Nothing contained in these rules shall adversely aff ect the employees, holding any post on the date of publication of these rules in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
26 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY ANNEXURE – I CLASS I - SENIOR GRADE TEMPLES Gකඝ-A Oඝගඌක Eඕඔඡඍඍඛ Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-I
(1) Manager
(2) Deputy Manager
(3) Public Relations Offi cer
(4) Supervisor
(5) Chief Accountant By promotion from among the holders of the post of Assistant Manager; (or) Superintendent;
(or) Assistant Public Relations Offi cer; (or) Accountant; (or) Peshkar (Ulthurai Employee).
Category–II
(1) Assistant Manager
(2) Superintendent
(3) Assistant Public Relations Offi cer By promotion from among the holders of the post of Senior Assistant; (or) Assistant Superintendent; (or) Head Clerk.
Category–III
(1) Accountant By promotion from the holders of the post of Cashier.
Category–IV
(1) Senior Assistant
(2) Cashier
(3) Assistant Superintendent
(4) Head Clerk By promotion from among the holders of the post of Assistant; (or) Shroff ; (or) Treasury Clerk; (or) Kolla Nayagam.
Category–V
(1) Assistant
(2) Shroff
(3) Treasury Clerk
(4) Kolla Nayagam By promotion from among the holders of the post of Junior Assistant; (or) Typist; (or) Clerk –cum–Surveyor; (or) Store Keeper; (or) Suit Clerk; (or) Collection Clerk; (or) Chathiram Keeper; (or) Junior Clerk; (or) Ticket Sales Clerk; (or) Register Clerk; (or) Inai- uba Kovil Clerk.
A Pass in the following tests namely:- 1) Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act and Rules;
2) Account Test for Subordinate Offi cers part-I.
Category–VI
(1) Junior Assistant
(2) Clerk –cum–Surveyor
(3) Store Keeper
(4) Suit Clerk
(5) Collection Clerk
(6) Chathiram Keeper
(7) Junior Clerk
(8) Ticket Sales Clerk
(9) Register Clerk
(10) Inai-uba Kovil Clerk
(1) By direct recruitment. A pass in SSLC or its equivalent quali f icat ion recognized by the Government.
(2) By promotion from among the holders of the post of Record Clerk; (or) Record Room Clerk; (or) Duff ador; (or) Offi ce Assistant; (or) Last Grade Servant.
A pass in SSLC or its equivalent quali f icat ion recognized by the Government.
Provided that he must possess fi ve years of experience in the feeder category.
Category–VII
(1) Tamil Pulavar By direct recruitment.
(1)A degree in B.Lit or B.A or M.A or M.Lit in Tamil of any university in the State or its equivalent; and
(2)Must have knowledge in reciting Thirumurai.
Category–VIII
(1) Librarian By direct recruitment.
(1) A pass in SSLC or its equivalent quali f icat ion recognized by the Government; and
(2) Must possess Diploma in Library Science.
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 27 Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category–IX
(1) Typist By direct recruitment.
(1) A pass in SSLC or its equivalent quali f icat ion recognized by the Government; and
(2)A pass in the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting:
(i) Higher Grade in Tamil and English
(or)
(ii) Higher Grade in Tamil and Lower Grade in English (or)
(iii) Higher Grade in English and Lower Grade in Tamil.
Provided that if the candidates with qualifi cations referred in item (i) are not available, candidates with the qualifi cations referred to in item (ii) or
(iii) in the order of preference above may be appointed.
(3)A pass in the Certifi cate Course in Computer Application and Offi ce Automation or equivalent recognized by the Government.
Category–X
(1) Record Clerk
(2) Record Room Clerk By promotion from among the holders of the post of Duff ador; (or) Offi ce Assistant; (or) Last Grade Servant; (or) Thalayari.
(1)A pass in SSLC or its equivalent quali f icat ion recognized by the Government; and
(2) Must possess fi ve years experience in the feeder category post.
Category–XI
(1) Duff ador
(2) Offi ce Assistant
(3) Last Grade Servant
(4) Thalaiyari By promotion from Watchman, Karunai Illam Kappalar, Viduthi Kappalar, Para, Supervisor(Cleaning), Junior Para, Ticket Puncher.
A pass in 8th standard or its equivalent quali f icat ion recognized by the Government.
By direct recruitment.
Category–XII
(1) Watchman
(2) Karunai Illam Kappalar
(3) Siruvar Illam Aayah
(4) Gurkha
(5) Barber Shed Maistry
(6) Viduthi Kappalar
(7) Para
(8) Supervisor (Cleaning)
(9) Maakkolam
(10) Pathu Vilakku
(11) Alagu palavelai
(12) Miscellaneous worker
(13) Junior para
(14) Cartman
(15) Palavelai
(16) Siddha Vaidyasala Assistant
(17) Ticket puncher
(18) Jadumali
(19) Gardener
(20) Armed Guard By direct recruitment. Must be able to read and write in Tamil.
28 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3)
(21) Poojai Kaval
(22) Pala Velai Vairavi
(23) Nithya Aaraathani Kattalai Prasadham
(24) Sevakar
(25) Aayam Vasoolar
(26) Uba Kovil Para
(27) Uba Kaval
(28) Uba Kovil Palavelai
(29) Adi Annamalai Thotta Velai Category–XIII
(1) Thiruvalagu
(2) Sweeper
(3) Servant maid
(4) Thooppu
(5) Paathira Suththi
(6) Achari
(7) Kothanar
(8) Ekali
(9) Washerman
(10) Evalal (Salavaiyalar)
(11) Cattle Maintenance worker (Kaalnadai Paramarippalar) By direct recruitment. Must be able to read and write in Tamil.
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 29 ANNEXURE – II CLASS I - SENIOR GRADE TEMPLES Gකඝ-B Iඖඌක Eඕඔඡඍඍඛ Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-I
(1) Agama Teacher
(2) Thevaram Teacher
(3) Veda Teacher By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil ;and 2) Must have passed three years course in any Agama School (or); Thevara Pada Salas (or); Veda Padasalas.
Category-II
(1) Thavil
(2) Nathaswara Teacher By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil ;and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate in the art of playing the instrument and have undergone training for a period of three years in a Nathaswaram / Thavil school run by the Religious Institutions or Government institutions or any other Government recognized institutions.
Provided, preference shall be given to those with “VathyaVisaratha” (Nathaswaram) Certifi cate.
Category-III
(1) Peshkar By promotion from among the holders of the post of Assistant (outdoor Employee); (or) Treasury Clerk (outdoor Employee) ; (or) Cashier (outdoor Employee); (or) Maniam;
(or) Assistant Peshkar; (or) Ameena.
Must know the customary procedures in performing festivals, rituals, poojas and to organise the supply of provisions as per approved Dhittam.
Category-IV
(1) Maniam
(2) Assistant Peshkar
(3) Ameena By promotion from the post of Junior Assistant (outdoor Employee).
Must know the customary procedures in performing festivals, rituals, poojas and to organise the supply of provisions as per approved Dhittam.
Category-V
(1) Nathaswaram Set
(2) Melam Set By direct recruitment. (1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2)Must possess a certifi cate in the relevant fi eld obtained from a music school run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Government recognized Institutions.
30 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-VI
(1) Violin(Phidil)
(2) Odal
(3) Thavil
(4) Othu
(5) Nathaswaram
(6) Thaalam
(7) Thaarai
(8) Thirumuttu
(9) Thiruchinnam
(10) Mathalam
(11) Lavandai
(12) Thavandai
(13) Thaalagiri
(14) Mridangam
(15) Panchavadhyam
(16) Pambai
(17) Bheri
(18) Shruthi
(19) Damaram
(20) Nagara
(21) Bhujangam
(22) Sandol
(23) Danga Mavuthar
(24) Flute
(25) Kaniyachi
(26) Sardar
(27) Suthu Thavil
(28) Thimiri
(29) Veera Vandi By direct recruitment. (1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate in the relevant fi eld obtained from a music school run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Government recognized Institutions or recognized by the University Grants Commission.
Category-VII
(1) Religious Prasangi
(2) Propagandist By direct recruitment. (1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate for having undergone one year course in an Agama school or Veda Padasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-VIII
(1) Veda Vathiyar By Promotion from the post of Assistant Veda Vathiyar.
Category-IX
(1) Assistant Veda Vathiyar By direct recruitment. (1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2)Must possess a certifi cate for having undergone minimum three years course in relevant fi eld in an Agama school or Veda padasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 31 Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-X
(1) Othuvar
(2) Othuvar (Sub temple)
(3) Thevaram (Sub temple) By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil;and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate for having undergone minimum three years course in relevant fi eld issued by a Thevara padasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-XI
(1) Sri Pandaram By direct recruitment.
(1) A pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government;
and
(2) Must know the customary procedures in performing festivals, rituals, poojas and to organise the supply of provisions as per approved Dhittam.
Category-XII
(1) Store Keeper (Ugrana Clerk) By Promotion from the post of Junior Assistant (outdoor Employee).
Must have knowledge about the approved Dhittam of the religious institutions and maintenance of stock.
Category-XIII
(1) Vedaparayanam By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate for having undergone minimum three year course in relevant fi eld in an Agama school or Veda padasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-XIV
(1) Cook
(2) Madapalli
(3) Suyambakam
(4) Paricharakar
(5) Neivedyam Eduppu
(6) Thaligai By promotion from among the holders of the post of Assistant Cook; or Assistant Suyambakam ; or Assistant Paricharakar.
Category-XV
(1)Madapalli (Sub temple)
(2) Assistant Cook
(3)Assistant Suyambakam
(4) Assistant Paricharakar By direct recruitment. (1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2) Must know to prepare Neivedyam and Prasadam according to customs and usage prevailing in the temple.
Category-XVI
(1) Sathahachari
(2) Adyayana Bhattar By direct recruitment. (1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate in the relevant fi eld for having undergone one year course in an Agama school or Veda padasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-XVII
(1) Kaingariyam By promotion from the post of Assistant Kaingariyam.
Must possess fi ve years of experience as Assistant Kaingariyam.
32 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-XVIII
(1) Assistant Kaingariyam
(2) Mahanyasam By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate in the relevant fi eld for having undergone one year course in an Agama school or Veda padasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-XIX
(1) Sabaiyar By promotion from the post of Sabaiyar Grade II.
Must have put in fi ve years of service as Sabaiyar Grade II.
Category-XX
(1) Sabaiyar Grade II By direct recruitment.
(1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2) Must know to prepare Neivedyam and Prasadam according to customs and usage prevailing in the temple.
Category-XXI
(1) Ilai Vibudhi Pothi
(2)Vibudhi Sandal distributor By direct recruitment. Must be able to read and write in Tamil.
Category-XXII
(1) Vasthira Kottadi By direct recruitment. Must have studied upto SSLC or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government.
Category-XXIII
(1) Yagyobavidam
(2) Subrabadam Namavali
(3) Ramalinga Prathishtai By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate in the relevant fi eld for having undergone one year course in an Agama school or Veda padasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-XXIV
(1) Thoorvai
(2) Thoopu
(3) Ulavaram
(4) Thiruvilakku
(5) Kudaikkarar
(6) Vaasal
(7) Masaalji By direct recruitment. Must be able to read and write in Tamil.
Category-XXV
(1)Adyayanam (Sub temple) By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate in the relevant fi eld for having undergone one year course in an Agama school or vedapadasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-XXVI
(1) Brahmana Kattiyam
(2) Kattiyam
(3) Thirumanjanam
(4) Prakarakoil Thirumanjanam By direct recruitment.
(1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2)Must possess a certifi cate in the relevant fi eld for having undergone one year course in an Agama school or Veda padasala run by Religious Institutions or Government Institutions or any other Institutions.
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 33 Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-XXVII
(1) Yaanai Paahan By Promotion from Udhavi Yaanai Paahan.
By direct recruitment, if no qualifi ed persons are available in the feeder category.
(1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2)Must possess the capacity, ability, knowledge to train, control, guide, command and speak language for controlling the Elephant.
Category-XXVIII
(1) Udhavi Yaanai Paahan By Promotion from Assistant to Yaanai Paahan.
(1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2)Must possess the capacity, ability, knowledge to train, control, guide, command and speak language for controlling the Elephant.
By direct recruitment, if no qualifi ed persons are available in the feeder category.
Category-XXIX
(1) Assistant to Yaanai Paahan.
By direct recruitment. Must be able to read and write in Tamil.
Category-XXX
(1) Maalaikatti
(2) Maalaikatti(Sub temple) By direct recruitment. (1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2)Must be able to prepare garlands, for adorning the deities for Pooja and Utsavams.
Category-XXXI
(1) Theevatti By direct recruitment.
(1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2)Must know the preparation and usage of Theevatti.
Category-XXXII
(1) Senior Gurukkal By Promotion from the post of Gurukkal.
Category-XXXIII
(1) Archakar
(2) Alankara Archakar
(3) Poosari
(4) Gurukkal By Promotion from the post of Assistant Archakar.
Category-XXXIV
(1) Archakar (Sub temple)
(2) Poosari (Sub temple)
(3) Assistant Archakar By direct recruitment (1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2)Must possess a Certificate of one year training in Agama training Schools run by Religious Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-XXXV
(1) Murai Sthanikam
(2)Assistant Murai Sthanikam By direct recruitment. (1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2)Must possess a Certificate of one year training in Agama training Schools run by Religious Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-XXXVI
(1) Bhattachariar By promotion from the post of Assistant Bhattachariar (Bala Battar).
Category-XXXVII
(1)Assistant Bhattachariar (Bala Battar) By direct recruitment.
(1)Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2) Must possess a Certificate of one year training in Agama training Schools run by Religious Institutions or any other Institutions.
34 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY ANNEXURE - III CLASS I - SENIOR GRADE TEMPLES Group-C Technical Staff Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-I
(1) Assistant Engineer (Electrical) By promotion from the post of Junior Engineer (Electrical).
(1) A Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering;
OR
(2) A Pass in Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) Examinations with Electrical Engineering as a subject.
By direct recruitment, if no eligible candidates are available in the feeder category.
(2) Assistant Engineer (Civil) By promotion from the post of Junior Engineer (Civil).
(1) A bachelor degree in Civil Engineering; or
(2) A Pass in Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) Examinations in Civil Engineering.
By direct recruitment, if no eligible candidates are available in the feeder category.
(3) Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) By promotion from the post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical).
(1)A Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering; or
(2) A Pass in Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) Examinations with Mechanical Engineering Branch.By direct recruitment, if no eligible candidates are available in the feeder category.
(4) Computer Engineer By direct recruitment. An Engineering degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology.
(5) System Analyst By promotion from the post of Computer Supervisor.
A Master Degree in Computer Applications or Computer Science.
(6) Computer Supervisor By promotion from the post of Computer Operator.
A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Bachelor degree in Computer Applications.
(7) Agricultural Offi cer By direct recruitment. Must possess a Bachelor ’s degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
Category-II
(1) Junior Engineer(Electrical) By promotion from among the holders of the post of Foreman (Electrical); or Technical Assistant (Electrical).
By direct recruitment, if no eligible candidates are available in the feeder category.
A Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
(2) Junior Engineer (Civil) By promotion from among the holders of the post of Technical Assistant; or Supervisor; or Draughtsman.
By direct recruitment, if no eligible candidates are available in the feeder category.
A Diploma in Civil Engineering.
(3) Junior Engineer (Mechanical) By promotion from the post of Supervisor (Mechanical).
By direct recruitment, if no eligible candidates are available in the feeder category.
A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 35 Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-III
(1) Technical Assistant (Electrical)
(2) Foreman (Electrical) By promotion from among the holders of the post of Electrician / Wireman.
A Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
(3) Supervisor
(4) Building Supervisor
(5) Technical Assistant (Civil)
(6) Draughtsman By direct recruitment. A Diploma in Civil Engineering.
(7) Supervisor (Mechanical) By direct recruitment. A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
(8) Computer Operator By direct recruitment. (1) Must possess a Diploma in Computer Science issued by the Government/ Government recognized Institutions; and
(2) Must have knowledge of Typewriting both in Tamil and English.
(9)Draughtsman (Electronics and Communication) By direct recruitment. Must possess a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(10)Technical Assistant (Electronics and Communication) By direct recruitment. Must possess a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(11) Horticulture Assistant (Garden Supervisor) By direct recruitment. Must possess a Diploma in Horticulture.
Category-IV
(1) Electrician
(2) Wireman By promotion from among the holders of the post of Assistant Electrician; or Assistant Wireman; or Helper.
(1) Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) certifi cate in Electrical/Wireman trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized institutions; and
(2) Must possess “B” Certifi cate from Electrical Licensing Board.
Category-V
(1) Assistant Electrician
(2) Assistant Wireman
(3) Helper By direct recruitment. (1) Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) certifi cate in Electrical/Wireman trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized institutions; and
(2) Must possess “H” Certifi cate from Electrical Licensing Board.
(4) Machine Operator By direct recruitment. (1)Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) certifi cate in Electrical / Wireman Trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized institutions; and
(2) Must possess “B” Certifi cate from Electrical Licensing Board.
(5) Generator Operator
(6) Winch Mechanic By direct recruitment. (1) Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) certifi cate in Mechanical Trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized institutions; and
(2) Must have experience of fi ve years in Mechanical Field.
36 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3)
(7) Winch Electrician By direct recruitment. (1) Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) certifi cate in Electrical Trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized Institutions; and
(2) Must possess “B” Certifi cate from Electrical Licensing Board.
(8) Winch Driver By direct recruitment. (1) Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) certifi cate in Wireman/ Electrical Trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized Institutions; and
(2) Must possess “B” Certifi cate from Electrical Licensing Board.
(9) Winch Kappalar (Trolley Guard) By direct recruitment. Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) certifi cate in Mechanical Trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized institutions.
(10) Plumber
(11) Pipe fi tter
(12) Pump operator By direct recruitment. (1) Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) Certifi cate in Plumber Trade issued by the Government / Government recognized institutions; and
(2) Must have experience of fi ve years in relevant fi eld or two years Apprenticeship.
(13) Tracer By direct recruitment. Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) certifi cate in Civil Trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized Institutions.
(14) Painter By direct recruitment. (1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil;
and
(2) Must have experience of 3 years in painting.
(15) High Tension Operator By direct recruitment. (1) Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) Certifi cate in Electrical Trade issued by the Government/Government recognized institutions; and
(2) Must possess “B” Certifi cate from Electrical Licensing Board.
(16) Reverse Osmosis Operator By direct recruitment. Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) Certifi cate in Mechanical Trade issued by the Government / Government recognized institutions.
(17) Fitter By direct recruitment. Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) Certifi cate in Mechanical or Fitter Trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized institutions.
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 37 Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3)
(18) Welder By direct recruitment. Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) Certifi cate in Welder Trade issued by the Government/ Government recognized institutions.
(19) Turner By direct recruitment. Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) Certifi cate in Turner Trade issued by the Government/Government recognized institutions.
(20) Foreman (Vehicle) By direct recruitment. Must possess a Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering.
Category-VI
(1) Driver By promotion from among the holders of the post of Cleaner; (or) Record Clerk;
(or) Offi ce Assistant; (or) Conductor.
(1)Must possess Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle Driving License issued by the competent authority; and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate for fi rst Aid.
By direct recruitment. (1) A pass in 8th Standard or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government;
(2) Must possess Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle Driving License and First Aid Certifi cate; and
(3) One year of driving experience.
Category-VII
(1) Conductor By direct recruitment. (1) Must have passed 8th Standard or its equivalent recognized by the Government.
(2) Must possess a certifi cate for conductor issued by Regional Transport Offi ce; and
(3) Must possess a certifi cate for fi rst Aid.
Category-VIII
(1) Van Cleaner (or) Vehicle Cleaner By direct recruitment. Must have passed 8th Standard or its equivalent qualifi cations recognized by the Government.
Provided that preference shall be given to persons with knowledge of Motor Vehicle mechanism.
38 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY ANNEXURE - IV CLASS I - SENIOR GRADE TEMPLES Group-D Medical Staff Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category - I
(1) Chief Doctor By promotion from among the holders of the post of Lady Doctor and Doctor (Eye Specialist).
Must possess atleast fi ve years experience in the feeder category.
Category - II
(1) Lady Doctor By direct recruitment. Must possess a degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S); and Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics(D.G.O).
(2) Doctor(Eye Specialist) By direct recruitment. Must possess a degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S); and Diploma in Ophthalmology.
(3) Siddha Doctor By direct recruitment. Must possess a degree in Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (B.S.M.S.).
Category - III
(1) Siddha Vaidyar By direct recruitment. (1)A pass in Higher Secondary Examination; and
(2) Must possess registered Indian Medical Practitioner Certifi cate (R.I.M.P).
Category - IV
(1) Nurse By promotion from the post of Assistant Nurse.
Category - V
(1)Assistant Nurse By direct recruitment. Must possess Auxiliary Nurse and Mid Wife Certifi cate (or) Diploma in Nursing.
(2)Nursing Assistant By direct recruitment. (1) A pass in Higher Secondary Examination; and
(2)Must possess Health Worker Certifi cate.
(3)Compounder By direct recruitment. A Diploma in Pharmacy.
(4)Assistant to Compounder By direct recruitment. (1) A pass in 8th Standard or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government; and
(2)Must possess a certifi cate of training in pharmacy.
(5)Lab Technician By direct recruitment. A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
(6)Optometry Assistant By direct recruitment. A Diploma in Optometry
(7)Sanitary Inspector By direct recruitment. (1) A pass in 8th Standard or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government ; and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate for having undergone Sanitary Inspector Training course from Government recognized institutions.
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 39 ANNEXURE - V CLASS I - SENIOR GRADE TEMPLES Group-E Education Staff Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category - I
(1) Principal By promotion from the holders of the post of Post Graduate Teacher.
Must possess ten years experience as Post Graduate Teacher.
Category - II
(1) Head Master By promotion from the holders of the post of Graduate Teacher.
Must possess ten years experience as Graduate Teacher.
Category - III
(1)Post Graduate Teacher By promotion from the holders of the post of Graduate Teacher.
As applicable to the post of Post Graduate Teacher in the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Educational Service.
Category - IV
(1) Graduate Teacher By promotion from the holders of the post of Teacher.
As applicable to the post of Graduate Teacher given in the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu School Educational Subordinate Service.
Category - V
(1) Teacher By direct recruitment. As per the Provisions under the Tamil Nadu Recognised Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 1973 (Tamil Nadu Act 29 of 1974) and the rules thereunder governing the appointment of teachers and other employees in private schools.
Category - VI
(1) Lab Assistant By direct recruitment. As per the Provisions under the Tamil Nadu Recognised Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 1973 (Tamil Nadu Act 29 of 1974) and the rules thereunder governing the appointment of teachers and other employees in private schools.
Category - VII
(1) Warden By direct recruitment. As per the Provisions governing the appointment of wardens in Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Welfare Subordinate Service Rules.
40 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY ANNEXURE-VI CLASS - II NON SENIOR GRADE TEMPLES Group-A Outdoor Employees Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-I
(1) Manager
(2) Superintendent
(3) Head Clerk
(4) Accountant By promotion from among the holders of the post of Assistant; or Senior Grade Clerk; or Accountant Grade-II;
or Cashier.
Category-II
(1) Assistant
(2) Senior Grade Clerk
(3)Accountant Grade-II
(4) Cashier By promotion from among the holders of the post of Junior Assistant; or Clerk; or Collection Clerk; or Suit Clerk; or Typist; or Computer Operator.
A pass in the following tests namely:-
(1)Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act and Rules;
(2) Account test for subordinate offi cers part-I.
Category-III
(1) Junior Assistant
(2) Clerk
(3) Collection Clerk
(4) Suit Clerk By promotion from among the holders of the post of Offi ce Assistant; or Record Clerk; or Salesman(Ticket).
A pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
(5) Typist By direct recruitment. (1) A pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government; and
(2) A pass in the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting:
(i) Higher Grade in Tamil and English
(or)
(ii) Higher Grade in Tamil and Lower Grade in English (or)
(iii) Higher Grade in English and Lower Grade in Tamil.
Provided that if the candidates with qualifi cations referred in item (i) are not available, candidates with the qualifi cations referred to in item (ii) or (iii) in the order of preference above may be appointed.
(3) A pass in the Certifi cate Course in Computer Application and Offi ce Automation or equivalent recognized by the Government.
(6) Computer Operator By direct recruitment. (1) Diploma in Computer Science issued by Government / Government recognized Institutions.
(2) Knowledge in Typewriting Tamil and English.
Category-IV
(1) Salesmen(Ticket)
(2) Record Clerk By promotion from the post of Offi ce Assistant.
(1)A pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government; and
(2) Must possess fi ve years of experience in the feeder category post.
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(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-V
(1) Offi ce Assistant By promotion from Watchman (Indoor Employee) or Meikaval (Indoor Employee) or Night Watchman (Indoor Employee) or Chatram Watchman (Indoor Employee) or Thope Watchman (Indoor Employee).
A pass in 8th standard or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government.
By direct recruitment, if no qualifi ed candidates are available in the feeder category post.
Category-VI
(1) Electrician By direct recruitment. (1) Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) Certifi cate in Electrical Trade issued by Government/ Government recognized institutions.
(2) Must be a holder of ‘B’ certifi cate issued by the Electrical Licensing Board.
Category-VII
(1) Gardener By direct recruitment. Must be able to read and write in Tamil.
Category-VIII
(1) Plumber By direct recruitment. Must possess an Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) Certifi cate in Plumber Trade issued by the Government / Government recognized institutions.
Category-IX
(1) Driver By promotion from the holders of the post of Offi ce Assistant.
(1)Must possess Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle Driving License issued by the competent authority;
and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate for fi rst Aid.
By direct recruitment. (1) A pass in 8th Standard or its equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the Government;
(2) Must possess Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle Driving License and First Aid Certifi cate; and
(3) One year of driving experience.
42 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY ANNEXURE-VII CLASS - II NON SENIOR GRADE TEMPLES Group-B Indoor Employees Category
(1) Method of Appointment
(2) Qualifi cations
(3) Category-I
(1) Peshkar
(2) Maniam By promotion from among the holders of the post of Junior Assistant; or Clerk; or Collection Clerk; or Suit Clerk; or Typist (outdoor Employee of Non Senior Grade Temples); or Store-keeper.
Must know the customary procedures in performing festivals, rituals, poojas and to organise the supply of provisions as per approved Dhittam.
Category-II
(1) Archakar Grade- I By promotion from Archakar Grade II Category-III
(1) Archakar Grade- II
(2) Gurukkal By direct recruitment (1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate of one year training in the relevant fi eld in any of the Agama training centre run by Religious Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-IV
(1) Poosari By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2) Must possess a certifi cate of one year training in the relevant fi eld in any of the Agama training centre run by Religious Institutions or any other Institutions.
Category-V
(1) Melam Set By direct recruitment.
(1) Must be able to read and write in Tamil; and
(2) Must possess a Certifi cate in the relevant fi eld, obtained from a music school run by Religious Institutions or by the Government of Tamil Nadu or an Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission.
Category–VI
(1) Store Keeper B