Nilgiris invites applications for Tamil Nadu Tribal Welfare Board non-official members; deadline October 26
Eligible applicants from tribal communities in the Nilgiris should submit bio-data, supporting records and photographs by October 26.
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Interested and eligible people from tribal communities in the Nilgiris can apply for non-official membership of the Tamil Nadu Tribal Welfare Board by October 26, 2026.
A Nilgiris district administration notice issued on October 16 says the board is being reconstituted under a government order dated September 7, 2026.
What the application should include
- Bio-data
- Documents supporting eligibility
- Photographs
Applicants should check the official notice and attached PDF for the complete eligibility conditions.
Where to submit
District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer,
District Collectorate Additional Complex,
Finger Post, Udhagamandalam – 643001.
Deadline: October 26, 2026.
This is an application notice for non-official membership of the board. It is not an application for individual welfare benefits.
What the board does
Tamil Nadu’s 2026–27 Social Justice policy note says the board works for the educational, social and economic advancement of tribal communities. It channels assistance for education, marriage, pensions, natural or accidental death, funeral expenses and other welfare needs.
