TNRD Recruitment 2026: Record Clerk, Office Assistant & Driver Posts (Salary up to ₹71,900)

The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (TNRD), Government of Tamil Nadu, has released official district-wise recruitment notifications for filling up vacancies in posts such as Record Clerk, Office Assistant, and Driver.

This recruitment drive is specifically designated for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category (including relaxed age limits for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen). Selection will be conducted purely through Direct Interview without any written examination, and there is no application fee.

Interested and eligible candidates can download the application form, fill it out, and submit it offline (by Post or In-Person) to their respective District Collectorate / Block Development Offices before the specified district deadlines.

TNRD Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights

Post-Wise Vacancies, Qualification & Salary Details

Age Limit & Category Relaxations

1. Record Clerk & Office Assistant Posts

• SC Category: 18 to 37 Years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 18 to 47 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 18 to 55 Years

2. Driver Post

• SC Category: 18 to 42 Years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 18 to 52 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 18 to 55 Years

District-Wise Last Dates to Submit Applications

Applications must reach the respective district authorities before 5:00 PM on or before the closing date:

Selection Process & Fee Details

• Application Fee: ₹0 (Free). No application or postal fees are charged by the department.
• Selection Methodology:
  1. Primary scrutiny and shortlisting of applications based on age, educational qualification, and required certificates.
  2. Issuance of official Call Letters to eligible candidates.
  3. Personal Interview and Document Verification.

How to Apply for TNRD Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit your application form:

1.Download the Official Application Form:District Portal / TNRD.

Visit your respective District Official Portal (e.g., perambalur.nic.in, madurai.nic.in, or tnrd.tn.gov.in) and download the recruitment notification PDF containing the application format.

2.Fill the Application Form:Use clear handwriting.

Print out the form and fill in your personal details, age, educational qualifications, community details, and contact information correctly.

3.Attach Supporting Certificates:Self-attestation mandatory.

Attach self-attested photocopies of the following required documents:

• Proof of Educational Qualification (8th / 10th mark sheet/certificate)

• Community Certificate (SC)

• Nativity / Residential Proof (Aadhaar Card, Smart Card, Voter ID, etc.)

• Valid Driving License & Experience Certificate (Only for Driver post)

4.Send Application Before Deadline:Submit by Post or In-Person.

Enclose the application and documents in an envelope and send it by Registered Post / Speed Post or deliver it in person to the official address mentioned in your district’s notification before the specified deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there a written examination for the Office Assistant or Driver posts?

No. Candidates will be selected directly based on document scrutiny and a Personal Interview.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this notification?

Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category with an 8th or 10th pass qualification meeting the district-specific criteria can apply.