The Revenue and Disaster Management Department of Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu, has announced a significant recruitment drive for the position of Village Assistant (கிராம உதவியாளர்). A total of 18 vacancies are available across six taluks: Tenkasi, Alangulam, Kadayanallur, Shenkottai, Sivagiri, and Tiruvengadam. This is a permanent government job opportunity, and applications are being accepted offline until October 24, 2025.
This recruitment is an additional call for applications following a revision in the upper age limit. Candidates who applied in response to the July 2025 notifications do not need to apply again.
Job Details
| Detail | Information |
| Department | Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Tamil Nadu |
| Employment Type | Permanent (Direct Recruitment) |
| Job Title(s) | Village Assistant (கிராம உதவியாளர்) |
| Total Vacancies | 18 |
| Start Date | October 10, 2025 |
| End Date | October 24, 2025 (by 5:45 PM) |
| Location | Tenkasi District (across various Taluks) |
| Application Method | Offline (In-person or Postal) |
| Official Site | https://tenkasi.nic.in |
Advertisement No.
Multiple advertisement numbers have been issued for each taluk, including 2236/2025-A2, 550-2025A2, 988/2025-A4, A2/695/2025, 843/2025-A4, and REVALG/2048/2024-A4.
Post and Vacancy Details
| Taluk (வட்டம்) | Number of Vacancies |
| Alangulam (ஆலங்குளம்) | 05 |
| Kadayanallur (கடையநல்லூர்) | 04 |
| Sivagiri (சிவகிரி) | 03 |
| Shenkottai (செங்கோட்டை) | 03 |
| Tenkasi (தென்காசி) | 02 |
| Tiruvengadam (திருவேங்கடம்) | 01 |
| Total | 18 |
Salary Details
The selected candidates will be appointed to the Special Time Scale of Pay, Level 06, with a monthly salary ranging from ₹11,100 to ₹35,100.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed or failed the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination). However, possessing the SSLC mark sheet is mandatory.
- Applicants must be proficient in reading and writing Tamil.
Age Limit
The age of the candidates will be calculated as of July 1, 2025.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| General Category (OC/GT) | 21 years | 32 years |
| Backward Classes (BC), BC (Muslim), Most Backward Classes (MBC)/Denotified Communities (DNC) | 21 years | 39 years |
| Scheduled Castes (SC), SC (Arunthathiyar), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Destitute Widows | 21 years | 42 years |
Note: Age relaxation is applicable for Persons with Disabilities (10 years) and Ex-Servicemen (up to 55 years) as per government regulations.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on their performance in the following stages:
- Reading and Writing Skill Test (in Tamil).
- Cycling Skill Test.
- Personal Interview.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official Tenkasi district website:
https://tenkasi.nic.in. - Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents, including SSLC mark sheet, community certificate, proof of residence (Aadhaar/Ration Card), and any priority certificates.
- Submit the completed application form to the respective Taluk/Tahsildar office either in person or by post.
- The deadline for submission is October 24, 2025, by 5:45 PM.
Instructions
- Applicants must be permanent residents of the Taluk for which they are applying.
- A separate application must be submitted for each village post.
- Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will be rejected.
- A call letter for the skill test and interview will be sent separately to eligible candidates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | October 10, 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | October 24, 2025 |
| Skill Test & Interview Date | To be announced later |
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Application link – click here
