Summary
The Department of Stationery & Printing, Chennai, invites offline applications from qualified Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates to fill five Junior Binder vacancies through a special recruitment drive. Applications, complete in all respects, must reach the Commissionerate by 5:30 p.m. on 29 Aug 2025.
Job Details
| Particulars | Information |
| Department | Department of Stationery & Printing, Government Presses, Tamil Nadu |
| Employment Type | Direct recruitment (special drive) – purely temporary |
| Job Title | Junior Binder |
| Total Vacancies | 5 (SC 1, ST 4) |
| Pay Scale | Level-8 ₹19,500–71,900 |
| Advertisement Date | 20 Apr 2022 (G.O. (Ms) No. 32, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare TD-2) |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post only) |
| Application Deadline | 29 Aug 2025, 5:30 p.m. |
| Age Limit (01 Jul 2025) | 18–37 years; no additional upper-age concession for higher qualification |
| Posting Location | Government Central Press, Chennai-1 & Government Branch Presses, Vellore |
| Official Address | Commissioner, Department of Stationery & Printing, 110 Anna Salai, Chennai-2 |
Advertisement No.
G.O.(Ms) 32/2022 TD-2, dated 20 Apr 2022
Post and Vacancy Details
| Community | Vacancies |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 4 |
| Total | 5 |
Salary Details
Junior Binder carries Level-8 pay: ₹19,500–71,900 plus admissible state allowances.
Educational Qualification
Candidate must possess —
- SSLC pass (or equivalent); and
- Any one of:
- Trade Certificate in Book Binding from a government-approved institute, or
- Completed prescribed Apprenticeship in Book Binding under the Apprentices Act 1961, or
- Diploma in Printing Technology.
- For visually-impaired applicants: Trade Certificate in Book Binding from the Government Industrial Training Centre for the Blind, Poonamallee.
Age Limit
- Minimum 18 years and maximum 37 years as on 01 Jul 2025.
- No further relaxation based on higher qualifications.
Selection Process
Short-listed eligible SC/ST applicants will be called for certificate verification and interview; final selection will be merit-cum-roster based.
How to Apply
- Download and print the prescribed application form (attached to notification).
- Fill in all details neatly; affix recent passport-size photograph, self-attest it.
- Attach self-attested copies of: SSLC mark sheet, technical qualification certificates, community certificate, age proof, address/ID proof (Ration Card/Voter ID/Aadhaar, etc.).
- Place application and enclosures in an envelope; superscribe “Recruitment Application – Junior Binder”.
- Send ONLY by Speed Post so as to reach by 29 Aug 2025, 5:30 p.m. to:
Commissioner,
Department of Stationery & Printing,
110 Anna Salai,
Chennai-600 002.
- Incomplete, late, multiple, or un-signed applications will be rejected.
Instructions
- Original certificates must not be sent; produce them during verification.
- Applications received after the deadline are summarily rejected.
- The post is temporary; service continues subject to rules.
- False information will lead to rejection and legal action.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application window opens | Now |
| Last date & time for receipt | 29 Aug 2025, 5:30 p.m. |
| Cut-off date for age qualification | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Certificate verification/interview | To be intimated |
Important Links
Notification link – click here
Application form – click here
