TN HRCE Trustee Recruitment 2026: The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department invites online applications for Non-Hereditary Trustees across 27 iconic temples including Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple. Check eligibility criteria, salary facts, and apply before August 5, 2026.
The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (TN HRCE) Department has officially released an executive notification inviting applications for the positions of Non-Hereditary Scheme Trustees (அறங்காவலர்கள்). This special recruitment drive is focused on managing the administrative policies and cultural preservation of 27 premium temples under government control.
Impactful spiritual centers such as the Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple (Triplicane, Chennai), Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram), and Sarangapani Swamy Temple (Kumbakonam) are currently looking for qualified, service-oriented individuals to join their management boards.
TN HRCE Trustee 2026: Core Highlights
Authority: Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu
Target Positions: Non-Hereditary Scheme Trustees
Covered Entities: 27 Major Temples across various districts
Nature of Post:Honorary / Social Service Role (Not a standard commercial desk job)
Ensure your application portfolio is completely uploaded or sent to the respective Joint Commissioner’s office before the portal access closes:
Event Milestone
Date Deadlines
Official Notification Date
July 2, 2026
Application Window Open
July 2, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
August 5, 2026 (Until 5:45 PM)
Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria
The legal provisions under Section 46(iii) of the HR&CE Act outline precise ethical, religious, and personal benchmarks for applicants:
1. Core Requirements
Religious Affiliation: The candidate must strictly be a practicing Hindu with verified spiritual devotion.
Age Bracket: Must have completed a minimum of 25 years of age at the time of processing.
Educational Background: No complex university degrees are mandatory. However, applicants must be able to read and write Tamil smoothly and possess the basic intellect to comprehend administrative temple schemes.
2. Salary & Allowances Structure
Basic Pay: There is NO fixed monthly basic salary attached to this designation. It is strictly structured as an honorary community service posture.
Compensations: While regular salaries are absent, selected members will receive a standard Sitting Allowance / Sitting Fees for attending official board meetings as prescribed by state government codes.
Disqualification Parameters
Candidates will instantly face direct elimination from selection pipelines if they:
Hold any criminal records or are currently managing active court cases against them.
Are legally certified as insolvent or mentally unstable.
Own outstanding lease or rent arrears concerning lands, shops, or residential blocks owned by any temple under HR&CE jurisdiction.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Access the official state website portal directly at hrce.tn.gov.in.
Navigate to the dynamic “Trustee Application” zone and thoroughly evaluate the structural guidelines mapped to your local regional temples.
Complete the online format, attach identity verification documents, and successfully upload your profile before August 5, 2026. Alternately, printed copies can be submitted directly via Speed Post to the concerned regional Joint Commissioner office.
