The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (TNRD) in Tenkasi has released a recruitment notification for various posts including Jeep Driver, Office Assistant, and Night Watchman. A total of 12 vacancies are available across eight Panchayat Unions in the district. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to 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 | Jeep Driver, Office Assistant, Night Watchman |
| Total Vacancies | 12 |
| Application Start Date | 01.09.2025 |
| Application End Date | 30.09.2025 |
| Location | Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Website | www.tnrd.gov.in |
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All notifications are listed with the advertisement number 01/2025 and are dated between 28.08.2025 and 31.08.2025 for their respective unions.
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Location (Panchayat Union) | No. of Vacancies |
| Office Assistant | Alangulam | 2 |
| Office Assistant | Tenkasi | 2 |
| Office Assistant | Kadayam | 1 |
| Office Assistant | Kadayanallur | 1 |
| Office Assistant | Melaneelithanallur | 1 |
| Jeep Driver | Sankarankovil | 1 |
| Jeep Driver | Keezhapavur | 1 |
| Night Watchman | Keezhapavur | 1 |
| Night Watchman | Kadayanallur | 1 |
| Night Watchman | Shenkottai | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Jeep Driver | Rs. 19,500 – 71,900/- (Level-8) |
| Office Assistant | Rs. 15,700 – 58,100/- (Level-1) |
| Night Watchman | Rs. 15,700 – 58,100/- (Level-1) |
Educational Qualification
- Jeep Driver: Must have passed the 8th standard, possess a valid driving license, and have a minimum of five years of driving experience.
- Office Assistant: Must have passed the 8th standard and know how to ride a bicycle.
- Night Watchman: Must be able to read and write in Tamil.
Age Limit
The age limit as of July 1, 2025, is as follows:
- Minimum Age: 18 years for all posts.
- Maximum Age:
- General Category (OC): 32 years
- Backward Class (BC) & Most Backward Class (MBC/DNC): 34 years
- Scheduled Caste (SC), SC (Arunthathiyar), and Scheduled Tribe (ST): 37 years
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on the shortlisting of applications and an interview, as per the rules of the department.
How to Apply
- Go to the official TNRD website: www.tnrd.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” section and select the Tenkasi district notifications.
- Choose the specific post and Panchayat Union you wish to apply for.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (educational certificate, caste certificate, priority certificate, driving license, etc.).
- Pay the required application fee through the online gateway.
- Verify all the details and submit the application before the deadline.
Application Fee
- General / BC / MBC candidates: Rs. 100/-
- SC / ST / Differently-abled persons: Rs. 50/-
Instructions
- Applicants must upload valid proof for their educational qualification, caste certificate, and any priority certificates.
- Applications that do not meet the specified communal reservation, age, and educational criteria for the respective post will be rejected.
- Specific posts have reservations for categories like destitute widows (DW) and persons who have studied in Tamil medium (PSTM).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 01.09.2025 |
| Application Last Date | 30.09.2025 |
Important Links
- Notification Link: Click Here
- Apply Link: Click Here
- Eligibility Criteria: Click Here
