TNEB Field Assistant Recruitment 2025 out 1794 vacancy

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the notification for recruitment to Field Assistant (TANGEDCO/TNEB) in 2025. A total of 1,794 vacancies are announced for ITI-qualified candidates (Electrician/Wireman/Electrical COE); online applications run in September–October 2025 and the written exam is scheduled for mid-November.

Overview

• Vacancy: 1,794.
• Post name: Field Assistant (Trainee).
• Organization: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board / TANGEDCO (through TNPSC). (, tnpsc.gov.in)
• Education: ITI — National Trade Certificate (NTC) / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Electrician or Wireman or Electrical (Centre of Excellence).
• Age limit: Maximum 32 years for General category (age as specified in notification). Category relaxations apply as per rules. (, )
• Salary: Pay Level 2 — ₹18,800 to ₹59,900 (CPS/Pay Matrix). (, )

Important dates

• Notification date: 03 September 2025.
• Online application start: 03 September 2025.
• Last date to apply: 02 October 2025 (11:59 PM).
• Application correction window: 06 October 2025 – 08 October 2025.
• Exam date (written): 16 November 2025. (, )

Posts — Vacancy — Eligibility (eligibility cell includes education, salary and age details)

• Post: Field Assistant — Vacancy: 1,794 — Eligibility: ITI (NTC/NAC) in Electrician or Wireman or Electrical (COE); Age — up to 32 years (General) with category-wise relaxations as per notification; Salary — Level 2 pay scale ₹18,800–₹59,900 (CPS). Selection: Written exam (Paper I: Tamil eligibility / General Studies / Aptitude; Paper II: Trade — Electrician/Wireman), certificate verification and final merit. (, )

• Official TNPSC notifications / career page (apply & OTR): TNPSC official notifications/career portal. (tnpsc.gov.in)
• Source used for this summary (ExamsDaily article reporting the TNPSC TNEB Field Assistant notification): ExamsDaily – TNPSC TNEB Recruitment 2025 (Sep 04).

Detailed education, age-limit and salary information (extracted and consolidated)

• Education / Technical qualification
  • Mandatory: National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) awarded by the National Council for Vocational Education/Training (NCVET) or equivalent in any one of: Electrician trade OR Wireman trade OR Electrical trade under the Centre of Excellence Scheme. Candidates without the above-specified ITI trade certificates are not eligible. (, )
• Minimum general educational requirement / language
  • Adequate knowledge of Tamil (as per state rules) is required — normally satisfied by SSLC/Tamil test or equivalent evidence noted in the notification. ()
• Age limit and relaxations (as described in notification summaries)
  • Minimum age: 18 years (as per notification).
  • Maximum age: 32 years for unreserved (general) category (age as on the date specified in notification). Category-wise relaxations (BC/MBC/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/destitute widow etc.) follow state government/TNPSC rules — full details and exact upper limits are listed in the official notification. (, )
• Pay & allowances
  • Basic pay scale: Level 2 — ₹18,800 to ₹59,900 (CPS). Appointees will also receive applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other admissible allowances as per government rules. Pension/benefits apply under state service terms. (, )
• Selection stages (brief)
  • Paper I — Tamil eligibility (language), General Studies and Aptitude/Mental Ability.
  • Paper II — Trade paper (Electrician/Wireman) at ITI level.
  • Certificate verification and final merit list follow written exam results. Physical tests or medical/vision standards may be required as per post-specific rules. (, )

FAQs

1. Who can apply for this Field Assistant recruitment?

• Candidates who meet the age criteria and hold an NTC or NAC (Electrician / Wireman / Electrical COE) and satisfy the Tamil language requirement can apply. Check the notification for category-specific relaxations and exact age cut-off date. (, )

2. How many vacancies are available?

• 1,794 Field Assistant vacancies have been announced in the TNPSC notification.

3. What is the application period and where do I apply?

• Apply online between 03 September 2025 and 02 October 2025 (11:59 PM) via the TNPSC application portal / One Time Registration (OTR) system. See the official TNPSC notifications/career page. (, tnpsc.gov.in)

4. What is the salary for the Field Assistant post?

• Pay Level 2: ₹18,800 – ₹59,900 (CPS) plus applicable allowances.

5. What is the exam pattern?

• Selection involves two papers: Paper I (language/Tamil eligibility, General Studies, Aptitude) and Paper II (trade-specific — Electrician/Wireman at ITI level). Final selection follows certificate verification. Exact marks/duration and syllabus are in the notification and exam syllabus documents. (, )

6. Is there an application fee and OTR requirement?

• Yes. One Time Registration (OTR) fee and an examination fee apply (OTR typically ₹150; examination fee ₹100) with exemptions/reduced chances for certain categories as per TNPSC rules — verify fee details in the official notification. (,

Notes and recommendations

• Always verify category-specific age relaxation, fee exemptions and required documents in the official TNPSC notification before applying. The tables above summarize the published details but the official notification is the authoritative document. (tnpsc.gov.in, )

Sources used to extract and verify information

• ExamsDaily article reporting the TNPSC TNEB Field Assistant notification (primary extraction).
• TNPSC official notifications / career / notification page (for applying and authoritative documents). (tnpsc.gov.in)
• Supporting exam-portal summaries for exam pattern, dates and procedural details. (, )

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