The Tamil Nadu Revenue Department has announced a massive recruitment drive for 2299 Village Assistant (கிராம உதவியாளர்) posts across various districts in the state. Village Assistants play a vital role in local administration by working under Village Administrative Officers (VAOs), primarily managing revenue records, assisting in tax collection, maintaining vital registers of births and deaths, and contributing to the day-to-day functioning of village administration. Candidates with a minimum qualification of 5th standard pass are eligible to apply. The selection will be based on a written examination followed by an interview and document verification. Online applications will be accepted from 3rd August to 7th August 2025 through the official CRA and TN Government websites.
| Name of Organization | Tamil Nadu Revenue Department |
| Post Names | Village Assistant (கிராம உதவியாளர்) in districts including Salem, Madurai, Thanjavur, Erode, Trichy, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Coimbatore, and more |
| Education | Minimum 5th standard pass from a recognized school. Must be able to read and write Tamil. No upper qualification limit—10th, 12th, ITI, and diploma holders can also apply |
| Total Vacancies | 2299 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All districts of Tamil Nadu |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 August 2025 to 07 August 2025 |
Eligibility criteria and requirement
To be eligible for the TN Village Assistant recruitment, candidates must have passed at least 5th standard from a recognized school. It is mandatory for applicants to be able to read and write Tamil. No maximum education limit has been set, so higher qualified individuals like 10th, 12th pass or diploma holders may also apply. Candidates must be natives of Tamil Nadu.
Education
A minimum of 5th standard pass is required. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to read and write in Tamil. No disqualification on the basis of higher education.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a monthly pay in the range of ₹11,100 to ₹35,100 under Level 6 of the Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix, along with applicable allowances and benefits.
Age Limit
As on the date of application:
- SC/ST/Adi Dravidar/Arunthathiyar/MBC/Denotified/BC/BC Muslim/Widows: 21 to 37 years
- Others: 21 to 34 years
- General Category (Others): 21 to 32 years
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the notification. Details will be available in the official advertisement upon release.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (based on reading, writing, driving and local knowledge)
- Interview
- Document Verification
The written exam will carry 100 marks, including:
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10 |
| Driving Qualification | 10 |
| Reading and Writing Ability | 40 |
| Place of Birth in the concerned village/taluk | 25 |
| Interview | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates from Tamil Nadu can apply online through the official websites: cra.tn.gov.in or www.tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates are advised to visit the websites of their respective districts for the official notification and application form. Applications will be accepted only between 3rd August and 7th August 2025. Keep scanned copies of required documents ready for submission. Further updates regarding the detailed notification are expected to be released after the announcement of the Parliament election results.
| District | No of Vacancies | Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Chengalpattu | 41 | Notification | Application Form |
| Salem | 105 | Notification 1 | Notification 2 | Application Form |
| Kanchipuram | 109 | Notification & Application Form |
| Thoothukudi | 77 | Notification | Application Form |
| Perambalur | 21 | Notification | Application Form |
| Ranipet | 43 | Notification | Application Form |
| Thanjavur | 305 | Available Soon |
| Madurai | 155 | Available Soon |
| Tiruvallur | 151 | Available Soon |
| Erode | 141 | Available Soon |
| Tiruvannamalai | 103 | Available Soon |
| Tirupur | 102 | Available Soon |
| Trichy | 104 | Available Soon |
| Coimbatore | 61 | Available Soon |
| Cuddalore | 66 | Available Soon |
| Nagapattinam | 68 | Available Soon |
| Namakkal | 68 | Available Soon |
| Tiruvarur | 139 | Available Soon |
| Sivagangai | 46 | Available Soon |
| Tirunelveli | 45 | Available Soon |
| Villupuram | 31 | Available Soon |
| Vellore | 30 | Available Soon |
| Dharmapuri | 39 | Available Soon |
| Krishnagiri | 33 | Available Soon |
| Tirupattur | 32 | Available Soon |
| Dindigul | 29 | Available Soon |
| Ramanathapuram | 29 | Available Soon |
| Karur | 27 | Available Soon |
| Pudukottai | 27 | Available Soon |
| Theni | 25 | Available Soon |
| Chennai | 20 | Available Soon |
| Ariyalur | 21 | Available Soon |
| Mayiladuthurai | 13 | Available Soon |
| Virudhunagar | 38 | Available Soon |
| Thenkasi | 18 | Available Soon |