The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu, has announced a major recruitment drive for the year 2025, inviting applications for 1,996 vacancies across various teaching positions. The available posts include Post Graduate Assistants, Physical Directors Grade I, and Computer Instructors Grade I in Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Schools. Candidates can submit their applications online through the official TRB website, www.trb.tn.gov.in, from July 10 to August 12, 2025.
The TN TRB Notification No. 02/2025, released on July 10, 2025, outlines the recruitment process for filling 1,916 current vacancies and 80 backlog positions. The vacancies are distributed among various academic disciplines, including Tamil, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, and Physical Education.
This recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates seeking teaching jobs in Tamil Nadu's government higher secondary schools. The selection process will consist of a Tamil Language Eligibility Test followed by a Main Written Examination, ensuring a fair and merit-based selection system.
Eligibility Criteria for TN TRB Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following qualifications based on the post they are applying for:
- Post Graduate Assistant (Academic & Language Subjects): A Post Graduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree.
- Computer Instructor Grade I: The same qualifications as required for Post Graduate Assistants.
- Physical Director Grade I: A Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) with at least 50% marks or a Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) of at least two years’ duration.
- Special Schools (Differently Abled Candidates): A Post Graduate degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed. in Special Education for visually or hearing-impaired candidates.
The maximum age limit varies based on category:
- General Candidates: 53 years
- SC/ST/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC/Destitute Widows: 58 years
Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. The fee structure is as follows:
- General Candidates: Rs. 600
- SC/SCA/ST/Differently Abled Candidates: Rs. 300
The recruitment process consists of two key stages:
Tamil Language Eligibility Test (Qualifying in Nature)
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30 (50 marks)
Minimum Passing Marks: 40%
Main Written Examination (OMR-Based)
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 150 (150 marks)
Syllabus: Subject knowledge, educational methodology, and general awareness
Candidates who qualify in both stages will be considered for final selection based on merit.
How to apply for TN TRB Recruitment 2025?
Interested candidates must follow these steps to complete their online application:
Step 1. Visit the official website at www.trb.tn.gov.in.
Step 2. Click on the "Apply Online" link for Notification No. 02/2025.
Step 3. Enter a valid email ID and mobile number for OTP verification.
Step 4. Provide personal, educational, and contact details accurately.
Step 5. Scanned copies of photograph, signature, and educational certificates must be uploaded in the prescribed format.
Step 6. Complete the payment using a preferred online method.
Step 7. After final submission, download and print the application form for future reference.
Direct Link: TN TRB PG Teacher Recruitment 2025
Important Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | July 10, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | July 10, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 12, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | August 13–16, 2025 |
| Examination Date | September 28, 2025 |
For further details, candidates should refer to the official notification PDF available on the TRB website.
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