The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Department (TNRD) has officially announced recruitment for the Village Panchayat Secretary posts across multiple districts in the state. This recruitment drive offers a valuable opportunity for eligible candidates to join the Tamil Nadu government service and contribute to the development and administration of rural areas. With 1483 vacancies available, the department is inviting online applications from eligible candidates who meet the educational, age, and other criteria specified in the official notification.
This recruitment aims to fill district-level vacancies under the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, ensuring efficient governance, administration, and implementation of rural development programs in villages throughout Tamil Nadu.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | October 2025 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | Ongoing |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 09 November 2025 |
| Examination/Selection Date | To be announced later |
Applicants are advised to complete the online registration process well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Total Vacancies
The total number of vacancies announced under the Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Department for the Village Panchayat Secretary post is 1483.
These vacancies are distributed across various districts in Tamil Nadu. The exact number of posts for each district will be displayed on the TNRD recruitment portal during the application process.
| S.No | District Name | Post Name | BC | BC (Muslim) | General | MBC/DNC | SC | SC(A) | ST | Women Only | Both (Men & Women) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariyalur | Panchayat Secretary | 7 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| 2 | Chengalpattu | Panchayat Secretary | 13 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 35 | 52 |
| 3 | Coimbatore | Panchayat Secretary | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 4 | Cuddalore | Panchayat Secretary | 9 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 37 |
| 5 | Dharmapuri | Panchayat Secretary | 5 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 6 | Dindigul | Panchayat Secretary | 10 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Erode | Panchayat Secretary | 7 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 26 |
| 8 | Kallakurichi | Panchayat Secretary | 8 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| 9 | Kancheepuram | Panchayat Secretary | 14 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 38 | 55 |
| 10 | Kanyakumari | Panchayat Secretary | 8 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 11 | Karur | Panchayat Secretary | 7 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 32 |
| 12 | Krishnagiri | Panchayat Secretary | 13 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 35 | 50 |
| 13 | Madurai | Panchayat Secretary | 17 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 48 | 69 |
| 14 | Mayiladuthurai | Panchayat Secretary | 8 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 15 | Nagapattinam | Panchayat Secretary | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 16 | Namakkal | Panchayat Secretary | 9 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 33 |
| 17 | Perambalur | Panchayat Secretary | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 18 | Pudukkottai | Panchayat Secretary | 21 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 57 | 83 |
| 19 | Ramanathapuram | Panchayat Secretary | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 20 | Ranipet | Panchayat Secretary | 8 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 21 | Salem | Panchayat Secretary | 14 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 39 | 54 |
| 22 | Sivagangai | Panchayat Secretary | 13 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 36 | 51 |
| 23 | Tenkasi | Panchayat Secretary | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 36 |
| 24 | Thanjavur | Panchayat Secretary | 23 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 65 | 91 |
| 25 | Theni | Panchayat Secretary | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 26 | The Nilgiris | Panchayat Secretary | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 27 | Thoothukudi | Panchayat Secretary | 7 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| 28 | Tiruchirappalli | Panchayat Secretary | 18 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 50 | 72 |
| 29 | Tirunelveli | Panchayat Secretary | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| 30 | Tirupathur | Panchayat Secretary | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| 31 | Tiruppur | Panchayat Secretary | 7 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| 32 | Tiruvallur | Panchayat Secretary | 23 | 3 | 27 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 61 | 88 |
| 33 | Tiruvannamalai | Panchayat Secretary | 18 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 54 | 69 |
| 34 | Tiruvarur | Panchayat Secretary | 11 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 25 | 38 |
| 35 | Vellore | Panchayat Secretary | 7 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 36 | Villupuram | Panchayat Secretary | 16 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 45 | 60 |
| 37 | Virudhunagar | Panchayat Secretary | 13 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 36 | 50 |
Post Name and Department
- Post Name: Village Panchayat Secretary
- Department: Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Department (TNRD)
- Job Type: State Government Job (Permanent)
- Job Location: Across various districts in Tamil Nadu
- Official Website: Tamil Nadu Rural Development Department (TNRD)
Salary Scale
The selected candidates will receive a salary under Level 2 of the Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix.
- Pay Level: Level 2
- Salary Range: ₹15,000 – ₹50,400 per month
The salary includes basic pay, allowances, and other benefits as per the Tamil Nadu Government Service Rules. In addition, selected candidates will be entitled to dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), medical benefits, and other state government perks applicable to the post.
Educational Qualification
To apply for the Village Panchayat Secretary post, candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:
- The candidate must have passed the 10th Standard (SSLC) from a recognized school or educational board.
- The candidate must have studied Tamil as a subject up to at least 8th Standard to ensure proficiency in the Tamil language.
Candidates who have higher educational qualifications are also eligible to apply, provided they fulfill the other eligibility conditions.
It is important that candidates upload valid educational certificates while applying online.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
The applicant must be a citizen of India and a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
Age Limit
The age criteria vary according to the category of the applicant as per Tamil Nadu Government norms.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Category | 18 to 32 years |
| Backward Classes (BC), Backward Class Muslims (BCM) | 18 to 34 years |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC), Denotified Communities (DNC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Destitute Widows | 18 to 37 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | Relaxation up to 10 years from the upper age limit |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 18 to 50 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (BC, BCM) | 18 to 55 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (MBC, DNC, SC, ST) | 18 to 55 years |
Note:
- Candidates who are already employed in any other government job are not eligible for age relaxation under the Ex-Servicemen category.
- The age of the applicant will be calculated as of the date mentioned in the official recruitment notice.
Application Fee
The application fee varies according to the applicant’s community and reservation category.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, Backward Classes (BC), Backward Class Muslims (BCM), Most Backward Classes (MBC), Denotified Communities (DNC) | ₹100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Arunthathiyar (SC-A), Destitute Widows, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | ₹50 |
Applicants must pay the prescribed application fee through online payment methods such as debit card, credit card, or net banking. The application fee is non-refundable.
Mode of Application
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Portal: Tamil Nadu Rural Development Department website (TNRD portal)
- Offline applications or applications sent by post will not be accepted.
Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the completed online application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Village Panchayat Secretary recruitment will be carried out in several stages to ensure transparency and fairness.
1. Screening of Applications
All applications will be reviewed to verify eligibility, documents, and qualifications. Only eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage.
2. Written Examination
A written test will be conducted to evaluate the candidate’s knowledge in General Studies, Tamil language proficiency, and aptitude.
The examination will consist of objective-type questions (multiple choice) based on subjects relevant to the job profile and educational qualification.
3. Interview or Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates from the written examination will be called for a document verification or interview process. Candidates must bring original documents for verification.
4. Final Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written test and interview, subject to the verification of certificates.
The final selection will be purely merit-based and in accordance with the reservation rules of the Tamil Nadu Government.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants must upload and produce the following documents during the application and verification stages:
- SSLC / 10th Standard Mark Sheet
- Birth Certificate or Date of Birth Proof
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (for PWD candidates)
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Tamil Language Study Proof (8th Standard or higher)
- Passport-size Photograph and Signature (scanned copies)
- Priority Certificates (if applicable)
All certificates must be valid and issued by competent authorities. Any false or misleading information will result in disqualification.
Job Responsibilities of Village Panchayat Secretary
The Village Panchayat Secretary plays a crucial role in the day-to-day functioning of local self-government institutions. The key duties and responsibilities include:
- Maintaining records and registers related to panchayat administration.
- Assisting in the implementation of rural development schemes and government programs.
- Coordinating with the Village Panchayat President and members.
- Managing correspondence and communication with the District Rural Development Office.
- Ensuring the proper maintenance of financial accounts and budgets of the village panchayat.
- Helping in the execution of sanitation, water, road, and welfare schemes.
- Attending Gram Sabha meetings and maintaining minutes.
This post requires dedication, sincerity, and knowledge of rural governance systems.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Process
Applicants must follow the steps below to complete the online application process successfully.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to the official Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Department (TNRD) recruitment portal.
Step 2: Registration
Click on “Apply Online” and register by providing your name, contact details, email ID, and mobile number. Create a password for login.
Step 3: Fill Application Form
After logging in, fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and communication details.
Step 4: Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and all required certificates in the specified format and size.
Step 5: Payment of Application Fee
Pay the required fee online using debit/credit card or net banking. Keep the receipt for future reference.
Step 6: Submit the Application
After reviewing all the information carefully, submit the application form. No changes can be made after submission.
Step 7: Print Acknowledgement
Download and print the confirmation page or acknowledgement slip for reference during the recruitment process.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Applicants must ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions before applying.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected without prior notice.
- The candidate’s name and details must match those on the educational certificates.
- Candidates must produce original certificates at the time of document verification.
- Applications received after the last date will not be accepted.
- The department reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
