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TN TRB Recruitment 2025: Government of Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board invites online applications for 1996 vacancies of Post Graduate Assistants, Physical Directors and Computer Instructors. It is a perfect time for graduate students to grab a government job. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for it from 10th July 2025 to 12th August 2025. We have provided all the important details of this recruitment in the article. Candidates should read the article before applying for this post. We have also given the direct download link of the detailed official notification. It is advisable for all candidates to read the detailed official notification of TN TRB Recruitment 2025 carefully.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Total Vacancies | 1996 Posts (1916 Current + 80 Backlog) |
| Job Types | Regular Government Service |
| Posts | Post Graduate Assistant, Physical Director Grade-I, Computer Instructor Grade-I |
| Subjects | Tamil, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Political Science |
| Mode of Application | Online Only |
| Application Dates | 10 July 2025 to 12 August 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Edit Option | 13/08/2025 to 16/08/2025 |
| Selection Process | Tamil Language Test (Qualifying) + Written Examination (OMR) + Certificate Verification |
| Exam Date | 28/09/2025 |
| Job Location | Various Government Higher Secondary Schools across Tamil Nadu |
| Pay Scale | ₹36,900 - ₹1,16,600 (Level-18) |
| Official Website | www.trb.tn.gov.in |
TN TRB Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for TN TRB Recruitment
All the important dates of this recruitment are mentioned in the official notification, like the online application starting date and ending date, exam date, etc. The online application will be started from 10th July 2025 and will continue till 12th August 2025. However, it is given in the official notification that the exam will be held on 28th September 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 10 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 10 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 August 2025 |
| Edit Option | 13 August 2025 to 16 August 2025 |
| Exam Date | 28 September 2025 |
TN TRB Vacancy Details
There are a total of 1,996 posts. We have only provided the total vacancies of the TN TRB recruitment. For post-wise and detailed vacancy information, we prefer candidates to read the official notification.
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Current Vacancies | 1916 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 80 |
| Total Vacancies | 1996 |
Eligibility Criteria
If we talk about the eligibility criteria of this recruitment, then we can separate it on the basis of educational qualifications and age limits. We have discussed all the points below. However, educational qualifications differ according to the posts.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
- The maximum age limit of the candidates should be 53 years. However, age relaxation will also be available for the reserved categories.
- The maximum age limit of SC, ST, BCM, BC, MBC/DNC, and Destitute Widows of all castes should be 58 years.
Educational Qualifications:
Educational qualifications for this recruitment are given below. However, for more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification properly.
Post Graduate Assistant in Languages:
- Post Graduate with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) and B.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution
- OR Post Graduate with 45% marks and B.Ed from NCTE recognized institution
- OR Post Graduate with 50% marks and B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution
- Must have Bachelor's and Master's degree in the same language
Post Graduate Assistant in Academic subject:
- Post Graduate with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) and B.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution
- OR Post Graduate with 45% marks and B.Ed from NCTE recognized institution
- OR Post Graduate with 50% marks and B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution
- Must have Bachelor's and Master's degree in the same subject
Physical Director Grade I:
- B.P.Ed or BPE or B.Sc in Health and Physical Education with at least 55% marks
- OR 50% marks in B.P.Ed degree
- OR B.P.Ed with 55% marks or BPE Course of 3 years duration with 50% marks
- AND M.P.Ed of at least 2 years duration from NCTE recognized institution
Computer Instructor Grade I:
- Post Graduate with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) and B.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution
- OR Post Graduate with 45% marks and B.Ed from NCTE recognized institution
- OR Post Graduate with 50% marks and B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution
- Must have Bachelor's and Master's degree in the same subject
Special Schools for Differently Abled:
- Post Graduate with at least 50% marks
- AND B.Ed (Special Education) in Teaching for Visually Impaired/Hearing Impaired from RCI recognized institution
- OR B.Ed and Senior Diploma in Teaching the Visually Impaired/Hearing Impaired from RCI recognized institution
Application Fee
Eligible and interested candidates have to pay application fees for this recruitment. Candidates have to pay application fees through online mode only. Various methods will be available to pay application fees. General/OBC candidates have to pay Rs. 600 as application fees. However, SC/SCA/ST/Differently Abled candidates have to pay Rs. 300 as application fees.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹600 |
| SC/SCA/ST/Differently Abled | ₹300 |
Reservation Policy
All the reservation details, like Vertical Reservation and Horizontal Reservation, are given below. Candidates are advised to check them properly. For more detailed information, candidates must read the official notification.
Vertical Reservation:
- SC: 18% (including 3% for SC(A))
- ST: 1%
- BC (non-Muslim): 26.5%
- BCM: 3.5%
- MBC/DNC: 20%
- General Turn: 31%
Horizontal Reservation:
- Women: 30%
- Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM): 20% (not applicable for English)
- Differently Abled Persons: 4%
- Sports Persons (for Physical Director posts): 3%
- Secondary Grade Teachers: 8%
- Non-Teaching Staff: 2%
TN TRB Selection Process
If we talk about the selection process of this recruitment, then we can see eligible and interested candidates need to go through three stages of the selection process. At the first stage, candidates need to take the Compulsory Tamil Language Eligibility Test. In the second stage, candidates have to appear for the OMR-based Written Examination. At the last stage, selected candidates will be called for document verification.
- Compulsory Tamil Language Eligibility Test (Qualifying only, 30 questions, 30 minutes, 40% minimum)
- Written Examination (OMR Based, 150 MCQs, 3 hours duration)
- Certificate Verification
TN TRB Exam Pattern
For Post Graduate Assistant and Physical Director Grade-I:
If we talk about the exam pattern of the Graduate Assistant and Physical Director Grade-I post, then we can see candidates have to take an exam of 150 marks, in which there are three sections: Main Subject, Educational Methodology, and General Knowledge. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification properly.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Main Subject | 110 |
| Educational Methodology | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 150 |
For Computer Instructor Grade - I:
Again, for Computer Instructor Grade-I posts, candidates need to take an exam of 150 marks. It also includes three sections: Computer Science, Educational Psychology, and General Knowledge. Read the official notification for more detailed information.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 130 |
| Education Psychology | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 150 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
If we talk about the minimum qualifying marks of this examination, then we can see SC and SCA candidates have to score a minimum of 45% marks, whereas ST candidates need to score a minimum of 40% marks. However, General and other category candidates need to score a minimum of 75% marks.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General & others | 50% (75 marks) |
| SC, SCA | 45% (68 marks) |
| ST | 40% (60 marks) |
TN TRB Recruitment 2025 - How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment through its official website as mentioned in the official notification. We have discussed all the steps below on how to apply for it. Candidates need to upload their photo, signature, and various documents. Therefore, candidates must collect all the required documents before applying for it. Candidates are also advised to put all the correct details while applying for it.
- Visit the Teachers Recruitment Board's website: https://www.trb.tn.gov.in
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application before 12.08.2025 (5:00 PM)
Documents Required
As we mentioned earlier, candidates are required to have various documents for this recruitment, such as the 10th/SSLC Mark Sheet, 12th/HSC Mark Sheet, UG Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets, and others. We have provided a list below. Candidates are advised to check the list properly.
- 10th/SSLC Mark Sheet
- 12th/HSC Mark Sheet
- UG Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets
- PG Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets
- B.Ed Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets
- B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed Certificate (for Physical Director posts)
- Community Certificate
- PSTM Certificate (if applicable)
- Differently Abled Certificate (if applicable)
- Transgender ID Card (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)
- Service Certificate (for Secondary Grade Teachers)
- Conduct Certificate from last institution
- Character Certificate from Gazetted Officer
Important Links
All the important links of this recruitment are given below. Candidates can use these links to download the official notification, and there are also links to the direct application portal so that candidates can navigate to it easily.
Additional Details
- Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Tamil language
- Transgender candidates can choose their community as per guidelines
- No TA/DA will be paid for Certificate Verification
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
FAQs – TN TRB Recruitment 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 12.08.2025 at 5:00 PM.
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 1996 vacancies have been announced (80 backlog + 1916 current).
What is the pay scale?
The pay scale is Rs.36900 – 116600 (Level – 18).
Is there any age relaxation?
Yes, SC/ST/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC and Destitute Widow candidates get 5 years relaxation (upper age limit 58 years).
What is the exam pattern?
There will be two parts - Part A is Tamil Language Eligibility Test (qualifying only) and Part B is Main Subject exam (150 MCQs, 3 hours).
