Tamil Nadu Government Jobs: Exams, Bodies & How to Apply

Tamil Nadu runs its state government recruitments through a clear set of boards, each handling a specific area — civil posts, uniformed services, teaching and medical roles.

This guide maps the main recruiting bodies in Tamil Nadu, the major exams and who can apply. Eligibility, vacancies and dates change with each notification, so confirm on the official site and track live Tamil Nadu vacancies on GovtNaukri365.

Who recruits for Tamil Nadu government jobs?

• Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) — Group I to Group IV civil-service posts.
• TN Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) — police, prison and fire-service posts.
• Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) — teachers and lecturers.
• Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) — medical and health posts.

Major Tamil Nadu government exams

• TNPSC Group I, Group II and Group IV — for officer and clerical civil posts.
• TNUSRB Police Constable and Sub-Inspector exams.
• TN-TET (via TRB) for teacher recruitment.

Eligibility and how to apply

Eligibility ranges from a 10th/12th pass for Group IV and police roles to a bachelor's degree for higher TNPSC groups. Candidates who did not study Tamil must pass a Tamil-language eligibility test.

Apply online on the relevant board's official portal with documents, photo and signature ready, before the closing date.