Tamil Nadu Govt Jobs 2026: 1,127 Vacancies – Apply Online Before 15 July

The Tamil Nadu government and central public sector units (PSUs) based in the state have opened 1,127 vacancies across 12 departments, with the last date for applications set as 15 July 2026. Notifications cover direct recruitment, specialist roles, and no-exam posts under TNPSC, UPSC, and RRB.

Quick Highlights

• Total vacancies: 1,127 (450 under UPSC Advt No.07/2026, 538 under UPSC Advt No.06/2026)
• Key posts: Drug Inspector, Joint Director, Assistant Manager (Law), Junior Telecom Officer
• Application mode: Online (TNPSC One-Time Registration portal, UPSC OTR, RRB websites)
• Last date: 15 July 2026 (varies by department)
• Official portals: tnpsc.gov.in, upsc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; upper limit varies by post (e.g., 30 years for Junior Telecom Officer, 40 years for Joint Director under UPSC Advt No.07/2026). Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
• Educational Qualification:
  • 8th/10th/12th Pass: Eligible for lower-division clerk, peon, and multi-tasking staff posts (TNPSC Group IV).
  • Diploma/ITI: Required for technical posts (e.g., Junior Telecom Officer).
  • Graduation (any discipline): Mandatory for UPSC posts like Drug Inspector, Legal Officer.
  • Post-Graduation/Professional Degree: Required for Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor, Joint Director roles.
• Domicile: Open to all Indian citizens, but preference given to Tamil Nadu residents for TNPSC posts. No domicile restriction for UPSC/RRB vacancies.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise breakup is available only for select posts. For UPSC Advt No.07/2026 (450 vacancies), the distribution is as follows:

For remaining posts (e.g., TNPSC Junior Telecom Officer, RRB Law Managers), category-wise vacancies were not specified in the notifications. Total vacancies are 6 (TNPSC), 47 (RRB), and 86 (C&IC Department).

Application Fee

Fee details vary by organization:

For C&IC Department posts, fee details were not specified in the notification. Check the official PDF for updates.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the TNPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) portal and complete registration (valid for 5 years). New users must upload Aadhaar, photo, and signature.
2. For UPSC posts, log in to the UPSC OTR portal and select "Advt No.07/2026" or "Advt No.06/2026" under "Active Examinations."
3. Fill the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and post preferences. Use the same name as in Aadhaar; mismatches will lead to rejection.
4. Upload scanned documents (size: 20–50 KB for photo, 10–20 KB for signature) in JPEG format. For UPSC, additional documents like caste certificates (if applicable) must be uploaded.
5. Pay the fee via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI. SC/ST/PwBD candidates must select the "Fee Exemption" option.
6. Preview the application and submit. Note the registration number and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
7. For RRB posts, apply through the RRB Chandigarh portal (or your regional RRB website) under "CEN 01/2026 – Law Managers."

Important Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The selection process includes a written exam (300 marks) followed by document verification. The syllabus covers telecommunications, basic electronics, and general studies. No interview for this post.

No. You can apply for only one post under a single UPSC advertisement. However, you may apply for posts under different advt numbers (e.g., Advt No.07/2026 and Advt No.06/2026) simultaneously.

The notification is available on the RRB Chandigarh website under "CEN 01/2026." Regional RRB websites (e.g., Chennai, Trichy) will also host the document.