Introduction
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (TNRD), Tenkasi District, has officially released the Tenkasi TNRD Recruitment 2025 Notification for 39 vacancies. The recruitment is open for the posts of Office Assistant, Jeep Driver, Record Clerk, and Night Watchman.
Tenkasi, the “Spa of South India,” is famous for Courtallam waterfalls, temples, and agriculture-based economy. This government job recruitment provides candidates with a secure career, steady income, and opportunities for growth within the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj system.
Vacancy Details
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Department: Tamil Nadu Rural Development & Panchayat Raj (TNRD)
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District: Tenkasi
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Total Vacancies: 39
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Job Location: Panchayat offices across Tenkasi district
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Application Mode: Offline
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
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Office Assistant – 12
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Record Clerk – 08
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Jeep Driver – 07
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Night Watchman – 12
Total = 39 Vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Office Assistant / Night Watchman – Must have passed 8th Standard.
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Record Clerk – Must have passed 10th Standard (SSLC).
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Jeep Driver – Must have passed 8th Standard, hold a valid LMV Driving License, and have 5 years of driving experience.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age:
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32 years – General category
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34 years – BC/MBC
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37 years – SC/ST & Destitute Widows
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Salary Details
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Office Assistant / Record Clerk / Night Watchman – ₹15,700 – ₹50,000 (Level 1 Pay Matrix)
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Jeep Driver – ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 (Level 8 Pay Matrix)
Additionally, employees receive DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), Medical benefits, Insurance, and Pension.
Selection Process
The Tenkasi TNRD Recruitment 2025 selection process includes:
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Application Scrutiny – Verification of eligibility.
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Written Exam – For Office Assistant & Record Clerk.
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Driving Test – For Jeep Driver post.
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Interview / Practical Test – For Night Watchman.
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Final Selection – Based on merit list, communal roster, and reservation rules.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
For Office Assistant & Record Clerk
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General Knowledge – Tamil Nadu history, polity, geography, science, and current affairs.
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Mathematics – Simple arithmetic, percentages, averages, profit & loss.
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Tamil Language – Basic grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
For Jeep Driver
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Driving test on road safety, vehicle control, parking, and slope driving.
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Vehicle maintenance knowledge.
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Awareness of traffic rules.
Important Dates
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Notification Release Date: 03.09.2025
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Application Start Date: 05.09.2025
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Last Date to Apply: 27.09.2025
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Exam / Test Date: Will be announced later.
How to Apply for Tenkasi TNRD Recruitment 2025
The application process is offline. Steps to follow:
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Visit the official Tenkasi District website 👉 https://tenkasi.nic.in
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Download the Recruitment Notification & Application Form.
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Fill in the details correctly without errors.
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Attach required certificates (educational, community, identity proof).
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Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
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Submit the application to the District Panchayat Development Office, Tenkasi before the deadline.
Documents Required
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8th / 10th Marksheet
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Community Certificate (for BC/MBC/SC/ST)
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Nativity Certificate
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Aadhaar / Voter ID proof
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Driving License (for Driver post)
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Passport-size photos
Career Growth
TNRD provides excellent promotion opportunities:
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Office Assistant → Junior Assistant → Senior Assistant → Superintendent
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Record Clerk → Head Clerk → Section Officer
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Jeep Driver → Senior Driver
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Night Watchman → Senior Support Staff
Benefits of Working in Tenkasi TNRD
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Stable employment with government benefits.
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Good salary with allowances and annual increments.
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Pension and retirement security.
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Posting within Tenkasi district, convenient for locals.
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Respectable career in public service.
Conclusion
The Tenkasi TNRD Recruitment 2025 is a great chance for candidates with 8th or 10th standard qualification to secure a government job. With 39 vacancies across multiple posts, aspirants are advised to apply before 27th September 2025.
Working in TNRD offers financial stability, career growth, and an opportunity to serve rural development in Tenkasi district.