The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department in Nilgiris has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Office Assistant in the Kotagiri and Udhagamandalam Panchayat Unions. A total of 3 vacancies are available. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from September 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Department | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (TNRD) |
| Employment Type | Tamil Nadu Government Job |
| Job Title | Office Assistant (அலுவலக உதவியாளர்) |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Application Start Date | 01.09.2025 |
| Application End Date | 30.09.2025 |
| Location | Nilgiris District (Kotagiri & Udhagamandalam) |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Website | www.tnrd.tn.gov.in |
Advertisement No.
- Kotagiri: ந.க.எண். அ2/2118043/2025 dated 29.08.2025
- Udhagamandalam: அறிவிப்பு எண். டி2/2118043/2025 dated 29.08.2025
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Location | No. of Vacancies |
| Office Assistant | Kotagiri | 2 |
| Office Assistant | Udhagamandalam | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Salary Details
- The selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs. 15,700 to Rs. 58,100.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the 8th standard.
- Candidates must know how to ride a bicycle.
Age Limit
The age limit as of July 1, 2025, is as follows:
- General Category: 18 to 32 years
- BC & MBC: 18 to 34 years
- SC/ST: 18 to 37 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for differently-abled persons, ex-servicemen, and destitute widows as per government rules.
Selection Process
The notification does not specify the details of the selection process. It is expected to be based on an interview or a written test.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online through the official TNRD website.
- Navigate to the recruitment section on the homepage.
- Find the link for the “Office Assistant Recruitment in Nilgiris District.”
- Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (educational certificates, community certificate, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review and submit the application form before the closing date.
Application Fee
- General Category: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST & Differently-abled: Rs. 50/-
Instructions
- Candidates must upload necessary proofs for educational qualifications, community, and any priority claims.
- Applications that do not meet the specified age, qualification, and community reservation criteria will be rejected.
- The application form is available on the www.tnrd.tn.gov.in website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 01.09.2025 |
| Application Last Date | 30.09.2025 |
Important Links
| Link Type | Link |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Link: Eligibility Criteria: | Click Here Click Here |







