DEO Thanjavur Recruitment 2026: 1 Office Assistant – Apply Offline @ thanjavur.nic.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Note: The monthly salary of Rs. 15,700 – Rs. 58,100 is as per the Tamil Nadu Government Pay Matrix Level-1. Dearness Allowance and other applicable allowances may be paid as per government norms.

Category-Wise Age Relaxation

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection for the Office Assistant post at DEO Thanjavur will be carried out through the following stages:
• Written Test: Candidates will appear for a written examination. The syllabus and pattern will be as specified in the official notification. In case the number of eligible candidates is small, the District Education Office reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on eligibility before conducting the written test.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called for original document verification. All certificates must be produced in original along with self-attested photocopies.
• Merit List: Final selection will be based on the merit list prepared from written test marks, subject to satisfactory document verification.
• Important: No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates for attending the written test or document verification.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must submit self-attested photocopies of the following documents along with the offline application form:
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate or Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• 8th Standard Pass Certificate and consolidated Mark Sheet
• Tamil Medium Study Certificate issued by the Government school where the candidate studied
• Valid Community / Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu Government prescribed format (if claiming age relaxation under reserved categories)
• Two recent passport-size photographs (one affixed on the application form, one enclosed separately)
• Valid Photo Identity Proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card
• Self-addressed envelope with adequate stamps affixed (if instructed in the official notification)

Application Instructions

• Read the official notification PDF carefully before filling the application form.
• Download the application form from the official website thanjavur.nic.in.
• Fill the application form in the candidate's own handwriting with correct and complete information.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
• Send the completed application form via Speed Post or Registered Post to the address mentioned in the official notification so that it reaches on or before 05 October 2026.
• Retain a photocopy of the submitted application form and the postal receipt for future reference.

• thanjavur.nic.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

3. Is there any application fee for DEO Thanjavur Office Assistant Recruitment?

• No, there is no application fee for this recruitment. All categories of candidates (OC, BC, MBC, SC, ST, etc.) are exempted from paying any fee.

5. What is the salary for the Office Assistant post at DEO Thanjavur?

• The monthly remuneration for the Office Assistant post is Rs. 15,700 – Rs. 58,100 per month as per Level-1 of the Tamil Nadu Government Pay Matrix. Dearness Allowance and other allowances will be applicable as per government orders.

6. What is the selection process for DEO Thanjavur Office Assistant 2026?

• The selection process involves three stages: Written Test, followed by Document Verification for shortlisted candidates, and finally preparation of a Merit List based on written test performance. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending any stage of the selection process.