The District Education Office Thanjavur, the district-level education administration office of the Tamil Nadu government, has announced recruitment for the post of Office Assistant. A single vacancy is on offer under this notification. The role involves supporting office work at the District Education Office, which oversees elementary and school education services in Thanjavur district, and selection will be made as per government service norms.
DEO Thanjavur Recruitment 2026 - Office Assistant Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 20261/n2/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
05 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Offline
Temporary
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 05 Oct 2026
- Notification16 Sept
- Applications Open21 Sept
- Applications Closed05 Oct
About DEO Thanjavur Office Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Education Office Thanjavur
- Advertisement No.
- 1/n2/2026
- Post Name
- Office Assistant
- Job Location
- Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–37 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 15700 - 58100 per month (Level-1)
Vacancy Breakdown
Office Assistant
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Office Assistant
8th Standard Pass. Must have studied in Tamil medium in a Government school and should be able to write Tamil well (G.O. Ms. No. 122, Tamil Development Department, dated 02.11.2021).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 8th Standard Pass. Must have studied in Tamil medium in a Government school and should be able to write Tamil well (G.O. Ms. No. 122, Tamil Development Department, dated 02.11.2021). |
Age Limit
18 to 37 years as on 01-01-2026 (category-wise upper age: OC 32 years, BC/BCM/MBC/DNC 34 years, SC/SCA/ST/DW/All categories 37 years, Ex-Serviceman 55 years)
Age Relaxation
OC: 32 years, BC/BCM/MBC/DNC: 34 years, SC/SCA/ST/DW/All categories: 37 years, Ex-Serviceman: 55 years
Application Fee
All categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Written examination conducted for the Office Assistant post.
- 2Document Verification
Verification of the original certificates of shortlisted candidates.
- 3Merit List
Final merit list prepared after the written test and document verification.
Salary Structure
Rs. 15700 - 58100 per month (Level-1)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the official website thanjavur.nic.in
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Attach self-attested copies of the photograph, signature, ID proof and certificates
- 4Check all the details carefully before submission
- 5Send the completed application by Speed Post or Registered Post to the District Education Office, Thanjavur
- 6Make sure the application reaches the office before 05 October 2026, 5.45 PM
- 7Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature
•ID proof
•Educational certificates
•Tamil medium Government school study certificate
•Nativity certificate
•Community certificate
•Employment registration card
•Disability certificate (if applicable)
Important Details
- The post is filled on a temporary basis.
- Candidates must have studied in Tamil medium in a Government school and should be able to write Tamil well.
- Completed applications must reach the office by 05 October 2026 at 5.45 PM; applications received after the last date will not be accepted.
- Candidates attending the interview do so at their own expense.
Application Submission Address
District Education Officer, District Education Office, District Collector's Office Complex, Tamil University Campus, Thanjavur 613010.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who did not study in a Government school apply for the Office Assistant post?
No. The notification requires the candidate to have studied in Tamil medium in a Government school, and to be able to write Tamil well.
Is the Office Assistant post permanent?
No. The notification states that the appointment is made on a temporary basis.
How must the application be submitted?
The application is offline only. The filled form with attached documents has to be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post to the District Education Office, Thanjavur.
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