Introduction
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (TNRD), Pudukkottai District, has officially released the TNRD Recruitment 2025 Notification for 17 vacancies. The positions include Office Assistant, Jeep Driver, Record Clerk, and Night Watchman.
Pudukkottai district, known for its ancient temples, heritage, and agricultural economy, offers this recruitment as a gateway for young aspirants to secure a government job with long-term stability and benefits. For 8th and 10th pass candidates, this is a wonderful opportunity to build a career under the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj system.
Vacancy Details
Department: Tamil Nadu Rural Development & Panchayat Raj (TNRD)
District: Pudukkottai
Total Vacancies: 17
Job Location: Panchayat offices across Pudukkottai district
Application Mode: Offline submission
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Office Assistant – 06
Record Clerk – 03
Jeep Driver – 03
Night Watchman – 03
Sweeper / Helper – 02
Total = 17 Vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Office Assistant / Night Watchman / Sweeper – Must have passed 8th Standard.
Record Clerk – Must have passed 10th Standard (SSLC).
Jeep Driver – Must have passed 8th Standard, with valid LMV Driving License and minimum 5 years’ experience.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age:
32 years – General category
34 years – BC/MBC
37 years – SC/ST & Destitute Widows
Salary Details
Office Assistant / Record Clerk / Night Watchman / Sweeper – ₹15,700 – ₹50,000 (Level 1 Pay Matrix)
Jeep Driver – ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 (Level 8 Pay Matrix)
In addition, employees will receive DA, HRA, medical benefits, paid leaves, and pension benefits.
Selection Process
The Pudukkottai TNRD recruitment process will include:
Application Scrutiny – Checking eligibility and certificates.
Written Examination – For Record Clerk and Office Assistant posts.
Driving Test – For Jeep Driver post.
Interview / Oral Test – For shortlisted candidates.
Final Merit List – Based on marks and reservation norms.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
For Office Assistant & Record Clerk
General Knowledge – Current affairs, Tamil Nadu history, geography, polity, and science.
Basic Mathematics – Percentages, ratios, averages, time & distance.
Tamil Language – Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary.
For Jeep Driver
Driving skill test.
Vehicle maintenance knowledge.
Road safety & traffic rules.
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: August 2025
Application Start Date: 05.09.2025
Last Date to Apply: 28.09.2025
Exam / Skill Test Date: Will be announced later.
How to Apply for Pudukkottai TNRD Recruitment 2025
The application process is offline. Steps to apply:
Visit the official Pudukkottai district website 👉 https://pudukkottai.nic.in
Go to the Recruitment / Announcements section.
Download the Notification & Application Form.
Fill out the application carefully with all required details.
Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates (education, community, nativity, ID proof).
Affix recent passport-size photographs.
Submit the completed application form to the District Panchayat Office / Block Development Office, Pudukkottai before the deadline.
Documents Required
8th / 10th Marksheet
Community Certificate (if applicable)
Nativity Certificate
Aadhaar Card / Voter ID
Driving License (for Jeep Driver)
Passport-size photographs
Career Growth
Working in TNRD Pudukkottai provides long-term career growth:
Office Assistant → Junior Assistant → Assistant → Superintendent
Record Clerk → Senior Clerk → Head Clerk
Jeep Driver → Senior Driver in govt departments
Night Watchman → Senior supporting staff
Benefits of Working in TNRD Pudukkottai
Job Security as a Tamil Nadu government employee
Stable salary with allowances
Work-life balance with fixed office timings
Pension & retirement benefits
Posting within Pudukkottai district
Conclusion
The Pudukkottai TNRD Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for candidates with 8th or 10th standard qualification to secure a stable government career. With 17 vacancies announced, eligible applicants should apply before 28th September 2025.
For updates regarding exam dates, skill tests, and final merit list publication, candidates should regularly visit the official Pudukkottai district website.