**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated June 21, 2017, regarding the appointment of Indian Forest Service (IFS) probationers. It specifies the on-the-job training details for IFS probationers allotted to the Tamil Nadu cadre based on the 2014 examinations. The IFS probationers are to commence training within the Department from the date of joining, for a period of 16 weeks.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Appointment of IFS Probationers:**
* Thiru. S. Gowtham, IFS Probationer (2015-2017 Course):
* Allotted to Tamil Nadu Cadre.
* Will undergo 16 weeks of on-the-job training from the date of joining.
* First phase of training commences in Ramanathapuram Wildlife Division.
* Thiru. K. Bhargava Teja, IFS Probationer (2015-2017 Course):
* Allotted to Tamil Nadu Cadre.
* Will undergo 16 weeks of on-the-job training from the date of joining.
* First phase of training commences in Dindigul Division.
* Thiru. Naga Sathish Gidijala, IFS Probationer (2015-2017 Course):
* Allotted to Tamil Nadu Cadre.
* Will undergo 16 weeks of on-the-job training from the date of joining.
* First phase of training commences in Dharmapuri Division.
* Selvi S.M. Preetha, IFS Probationer (2015-2017 Course):
* Allotted to Tamil Nadu Cadre.
* Will undergo 16 weeks of on-the-job training from the date of joining.
* First phase of training commences in Coimbatore Division.
**Impact Analysis**
**IFS Probationers:**
* **Impact:** Assigned to the Tamil Nadu cadre and required to undergo on-the-job training.
* **Action Required:** Begin 16 weeks on-the-job training within the Department starting from the date of joining, at the specified divisions.
**Tamil Nadu Environment and Forests Department:**
* **Impact:** Responsible for administering and facilitating the on-the-job training of the IFS probationers.
* **Action Required:** To administer the on-the-job training as specified for each IFS probationer.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for notifications and orders by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Environment and Forests Department: A primary Department issuing notifications in the Gazette regarding appointments of Indian Forest Service Probationers.
Indian Forest Service Examinations: The Civil Service Examination that determines cadre allocation for the Indian Forest Service.
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly: A notification by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is included in the Gazette.