Tirunelveli District Revenue Department Announces 45 Village Assistant Vacancies – Apply Offline

The Tirunelveli District Administration, under the Tamil Nadu Government’s Revenue and Disaster Management Department, has initiated a significant recruitment drive to fill 179 vacant positions for the post of Village Assistant. This announcement serves as a fresh invitation for qualified candidates from across the district’s eight taluks. Notably, this notification introduces relaxed upper age limits, offering a wider window of opportunity for aspiring candidates to secure a stable and respectable career in public service. If you are a local resident with a zeal to contribute to your community, this is your call to action.

Crucial Dates at a Glance

• Application Commencement: October 14, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 28, 2025
• Submission Time: On or before 5:45 PM on the closing date.
• Important Note: A written examination was previously conducted on September 16, 2025, for candidates who applied under an earlier notification. This is a new recruitment cycle, and previous applicants need not re-apply.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment process. Eligible candidates can apply free of cost.

Vacancy Details (Taluk-wise Distribution)

A total of 179 vacancies for the position of Village Assistant are distributed across the following taluks. Each post is specific to a village and has a designated reservation category (e.g., SC, MBC, Women, etc.).

Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification:

• Must have passed the SSLC (10th Standard) or its equivalent examination.
• Mandatorily, Tamil must have been one of the subjects studied and examined.
• The SSLC Mark Sheet must be submitted as proof. The 10th Standard Mark Statement (even if with a failure in a subject) is also required.
• Must possess the ability to read and write in Tamil.

B. Residential Criteria:

• The applicant must be a native of the specific Taluk for which they are applying. Applications will be rejected if the residential criterion is not met.

C. Character & Physical Fitness:

• Candidates must have a clear antecedent record, satisfactory to the appointing authority.
• A Physical Fitness Certificate as per Fundamental Rule 10 is mandatory.

D. Age Limit (as of July 17, 2025):

• Minimum Age: 21 Years (for all categories)
• Maximum Age:
  • General Turn (GT/OC): 32 Years
  • Backward Classes (BC) / BC (Muslim) / Most Backward Classes & Denotified Communities (MBC & DNC): 39 Years
  • Scheduled Caste (SC) / SC (Arunthathiyar) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Destitute Widow: 42 Years

Age Relaxations:

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Eligible for an additional 10 years of age relaxation over their category’s upper limit.
• Ex-Servicemen:
  • General Category: Up to 50 Years.
  • BC/BC(M)/MBC&DNC/SC/SC(A)/ST Categories: Up to 55 Years.

Pay Scale / Salary

• The selected candidates will be appointed under a Special Time Scale of Pay.
• The salary will range from ₹11,100 to ₹35,100 per month, along with other applicable allowances as per Tamil Nadu Government rules.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be a multi-tiered process designed to assess practical skills and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be required to clear the following stages:

1. Literacy Proficiency Test: A test to evaluate the candidate’s ability to read and write in Tamil effectively.
2. Mobility Skill Test: A practical test to demonstrate proficiency in riding a bicycle or a two-wheeler motor vehicle.
3. Personal Interview: A final face-to-face assessment.

Note: Separate intimation will be sent for each stage of the selection process. No travel allowance (TA) will be provided for attending the interview.

Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

Applications must be submitted offline as per the following procedure:

1. Download the Form: Visit the official Tirunelveli district website at tirunelveli.nic.in. Locate and download the application form for the relevant taluk under the “Recruitment” or “Announcements” section.
2. Fill the Application: Complete the application form neatly and legibly with all required personal, educational, and community details.
3. Compile Documents: Attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents:
   • SSLC Mark Sheet and 10th Standard Mark Statement.
   • Community Certificate (if applicable).
   • Nativity Certificate (Proof of residence in the taluk).
   • Destitute Widow/Ex-Serviceman/PwBD Certificate (if applicable).
   • Physical Fitness Certificate.
   • Age Proof (SSLC certificate is acceptable).
   • Recent passport-sized photograph.
4. Submit the Application: Choose one of the following methods:
   • In-Person: Submit the complete application package directly to the office of the Revenue Tahsildar (Taluk Office) of the taluk you are applying for.
   • By Registered Post: Send the complete application package via Registered Post to the address of the respective Revenue Tahsildar’s office.

Application Submission Addresses (Example):

• For Tirunelveli Taluk: The Revenue Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District – 627001.