TN Statistics Department Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Office Assistant Post in Thanjavur

The Department of Economics and Statistics (Department of Mathematics and Statistics), Government of Tamil Nadu, has issued a recruitment notification for the post of Office Assistant in the Office of the Deputy Director of Statistics, Thanjavur District.

Candidates who have passed 8th Standard can apply for this Tamil Nadu State Government job vacancy. Selection is based on an Interview, and there is no application fee. The deadline to submit offline applications is October 05, 2026 (by 5:45 PM).

Recruitment Overview

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: Must have passed 8th Standard (SSLC fail/pass can also apply if meeting age limits).
• Language Proficiency: Must be able to read and write fluently in Tamil.
• Preference: Candidates who studied Tamil as a language medium in Tamil Nadu Government schools will be given priority consideration.

Age Limit (As of July 1, 2026):

Selection Procedure

1. Document Verification & Shortlisting: Applications received on time will be verified against age, educational credentials, community certificate, and residence proof.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be called for an in-person interview conducted by the Selection Board at the District Collectorate, Thanjavur.

How to Apply Offline

1

Download Official Application Form

thanjavur.nic.in

1.Download Official Application Form:thanjavur.nic.in.

Visit the official Thanjavur District website at thanjavur.nic.in under the “Notices > Recruitment” section to download the application form and notification.

2

Complete the Application Details

Fill in Tamil or English

2.Complete the Application Details:Fill in Tamil or English.

Fill out the form neatly with accurate details, including full name, father’s name, date of birth, educational qualifications, community category, and contact information.

3

Attach Required Document Photocopies

Self-attest all copies

3.Attach Required Document Photocopies:Self-attest all copies.

Enclose self-attested copies of the following:

• 8th Mark Sheet / Transfer Certificate (TC) as proof of education

• Date of Birth Proof (Birth Certificate or 10th TC/Mark Sheet)

• Community Certificate

• Residence / Nativity Certificate (Aadhaar Card, Smart Ration Card, or Voter ID)

• Priority Certificate (if claiming priority under Govt School studying / DW / Ex-Servicemen)

4

Send to Deputy Director of Statistics

Before Oct 05, 2026 (5:45 PM)

4.Send to Deputy Director of Statistics:Before Oct 05, 2026 (5:45 PM).

Place the filled application and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed “Application for the post of Office Assistant” and deliver via Speed/Registered Post or in-person to:

Deputy Director of Statistics,

Office of the Deputy Director of Statistics,

District Collectorate Complex,

Tamil University Post Office,

Thanjavur – 613010, Tamil Nadu.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there an application fee for this Office Assistant job?

No, the application process is completely free of cost for all category candidates.

Q2. Is there any written exam for this post?

No. Candidates will be selected through an in-person Interview following initial document shortlisting.

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