Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB)

TN TRB is responsible for organizing exams to hire qualified teachers for different lecturer positions in government colleges and institutions in Tamil Nadu, TN TRB is also responsible for conducting the Teachers Eligibility Test(TET) in Tamil Nadu.

Committee members of TN TRB :

• Chairman: Head of the TN TRB, responsible for overall selections.
• Members: Committee members contributing to decision-making.
• Secretary: Administrative head overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Board of Directors: Officials making policy decisions and managing exams.
• Subject Matter Experts: Professionals assisting in exam creation.
• Administrative and Support Staff: Managing administrative tasks and logistics.

Roles of TN TRB:

• Administering examinations and selection procedures for a range of teaching and educational roles in Tamil Nadu.
• Formulating and executing recruitment guidelines and processes to guarantee equity and transparency during selection.
• Managing a repository of qualified candidates for various teaching positions.
• Providing recommendations to the government concerning teacher recruitment and education policy matters,

Selection Process of TN TRB :

The TN TRB PG Assistant selection process involves two stages:

-Computer-based Test and Certificate Verification. Candidates need to pass both stages to secure the PG Assistant position.
-The Computer-based Test for TN TRB PG Assistant primarily covers topics related to Education Methodology, General Knowledge, and more.
-According to the 2022 TN TRB PG Assistant exam pattern, the Computer-based Test is worth 150 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
-The candidate has to score a minimum of
a) General category candidates must Score a minimum of 75 marks out of 150.     
b) SC/SCA category candidates must Score a minimum of 67.5 marks out of 150.    
c) ST category candidates must Score a minimum of 60 marks out of 150.

 Post and eligibility of TN TRB:

Post Name	Department	Age limit	Educational Qualification	Pay scale
Assistant Professor	Department of Education	22-40	Master’s Degree with NET/SET/Ph.D	Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400
Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)	School Education Department	22-40	Higher Secondary with D.T.Ed/B.Ed	Rs. 36,900 – Rs. 1,16,600
Post Graduate Assistant	School Education Department	22-40	Master’s Degree with B.Ed	Rs. 36,900 – Rs. 1,16,600
Special Teachers (Physical Education, Drawing, Music, etc.)	School Education Department	22-40	Bachelor’s Degree in respective field with B.Ed	Rs. 36,900 – Rs. 1,16,600
Lecturer (Engineering/Non-Engineering)	Department of Technical Education	22-40	B.E/B.Tech and Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant field	Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500
Lecturer (Polytechnic)	Department of Technical Education	22-40	Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant field	Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500

The scale of pay:

The scale of pay under the TNTRB post :
Rs. 36,900- Rs. 1,82,400

Application Fee:

The examination fee amounts to Rs 600 and for SC/SCA/ST and differently-abled candidates, it is Rs 300.

Documents need to be submitted:

1. Scanned colour photograph of the candidate
2. Scanned signature of the candidate
3. Educational certificates and mark sheets for 10th, 12th, graduation, or other relevant qualifications
4. Government-issued identification document (e.g., Aadhar card, voter’s ID, driver’s license)
5. Caste or community reservation certificate (if applicable)
6. Residency certificate (if applicable)
7. Disability certificate (if applicable) for Persons with Disabilities