**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on June 21, 2017, concerning the appointment of Indian Forest Service (IFS) Probationers. It details the On the Job Training assignments for four IFS probationers allotted to the Tamil Nadu cadre based on the results of the 2014 Indian Forest Service Examinations. These training programs are to commence after the probationers join the department and will last for 16 weeks.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Appointment of IFS Probationers:**
* Thiru. S. Gowtham, IFS Probationer of 2015-2017 Course, is allotted to Tamil Nadu Cadre.
* Thiru. K. Bhargava Teja, IFS Probationer of 2015-2017 Course, is allotted to Tamil Nadu Cadre.
* Thiru. Naga Sathish Gidijala, IFS Probationer of 2015-2017 Course, is allotted to Tamil Nadu Cadre.
* Selvi S.M. Preetha, IFS Probationer of 2015-2017 Course, is allotted to Tamil Nadu Cadre.
* **On the Job Training:**
* All four probationers will undergo On the Job Training for 16 weeks from their joining date.
* Thiru. S. Gowtham's first phase of training will commence in Ramanathapuram Wildlife Division.
* Thiru. K. Bhargava Teja's first phase of training will commence in Dindigul Division.
* Thiru. Naga Sathish Gidijala's first phase of training will commence in Dharmapuri Division.
* Selvi S.M. Preetha's first phase of training will commence in Coimbatore Division.
**Impact Analysis**
**IFS Probationers (S. Gowtham, K. Bhargava Teja, N.S. Gidijala, S.M. Preetha)**
* **Impact:** They are assigned to the Tamil Nadu Cadre and required to undergo On the Job Training.
* **Action Required:** Join the Department, and undergo a 16-week training program.
**Environment and Forests Department**
* **Impact:** Responsible for facilitating the On the Job Training for the IFS probationers.
* **Action Required:** Coordinate and oversee the training in the specified divisions.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, publishing notifications and orders.
Environment and Forests Department: Department responsible for environment and forests related matters in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Forest Service: One of the All India Services; here, relates to probationers allotted to the Tamil Nadu Cadre.
Chennai: City in Tamil Nadu where the Gazette is published.