Candidates must have passed 8th Standard (Class VIII) from a recognized school and possess the ability to read and write fluently in Tamil. Applicants must be permanent residents of Chennai District, Tamil Nadu.
PermanentSep. 7, 2026
DPH Tamil Nadu Chennai Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post
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Sep. 7, 2026Office Assistant (அலுவலக உதவியாளர்)
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Level-1: ₹15,700 – ₹58,100/- per month
Age Limit
18 to 34 Years as on 01-07-2026 (for BC category)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 3, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 3, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 18, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window3 – 18 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Minimum age: 18 years; Maximum age: 34 years as on 01.07.2026 for Backward Classes (BC - Other than BC Muslim - Non-Priority turn).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Postal Submission of Filled Application Form with self-attested documents to DMS Campus, Chennai (Deadline: 18 September 2026, 05:45 PM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Scrutiny of Applications and verification of Chennai District Residence Proof
OfflineQualifying Only
Direct Personal Interview (Call Letter dispatched by post to eligible candidates)
OfflineMerit Scored
Original Document Verification and Regular State Appointment Order
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection will be made on the basis of application scrutiny followed by a Direct Personal Interview. Eligible candidates residing in Chennai district must submit their filled application form (available on https://chennai.nic.in or collected from the office) along with self-attested photocopies of 8th standard pass certificate, community certificate, and residential address proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Ration Card) by registered post to the Office of the Regional Joint Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Old Building, Ground Floor, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai - 600006 on or before 18.09.2026 (05:45 PM). Eligible candidates will receive an interview call letter by post.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH&PM) Chennai Regional Office at DMS Campus, Teynampet manages public health administration, epidemic control, primary health centers (PHCs), and healthcare immunization logistics across the Chennai metropolis. The Office Assistant provides fundamental administrative support including tapal (official mail) dispatch and distribution, handling movement of official case files between directorate sections, maintaining office records, assisting section officers and superintendents, and managing office logistics during standard government hours (09:45 AM to 05:45 PM, Monday to Friday).
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Permanent appointment under the Tamil Nadu Basic Service. Stationed at Office of the Regional Joint Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai - 600006.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Office Assistants in Tamil Nadu Government service are eligible for career progression to Record Clerk, Junior Assistant, and Assistant cadres upon completing requisite qualifying service and clearing departmental tests.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Chennai District Domicile Restriction: Applicants must strictly be residents of Chennai district; applications from other districts will be rejected.
- Specific Communal Category: The single vacancy is earmarked for Communal Turn 54: Backward Class (BC - Other than BC Muslim - Non-Priority).
- Postal Submission Deadline: Applications sent by registered post must reach by 5:45 PM on 18 September 2026; late arrivals will not be accepted.
- Call Letter via Post: Eligible candidates will be informed about the interview date and venue exclusively via postal call letters; candidates must ensure their postal address is complete and accurate.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Office Assistant (Turn 54: Backward Class - Other than BC Muslim - Non-Priority)1
Total Vacancies1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Tamil Nadu Revised State Pay Matrix Level-1 (₹15,700 – ₹58,100/- per month), plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and state government employee pension/medical benefits.
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NIL (No application fee is required).
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Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Postal Submission of Filled Application Form with self-attested documents to DMS Campus, Chennai (Deadline: 18 September 2026, 05:45 PM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Scrutiny of Applications and verification of Chennai District Residence Proof
OfflineQualifying Only
Direct Personal Interview (Call Letter dispatched by post to eligible candidates)
OfflineMerit Scored
Original Document Verification and Regular State Appointment Order
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection will be made on the basis of application scrutiny followed by a Direct Personal Interview. Eligible candidates residing in Chennai district must submit their filled application form (available on https://chennai.nic.in or collected from the office) along with self-attested photocopies of 8th standard pass certificate, community certificate, and residential address proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Ration Card) by registered post to the Office of the Regional Joint Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Old Building, Ground Floor, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai - 600006 on or before 18.09.2026 (05:45 PM). Eligible candidates will receive an interview call letter by post.
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Candidates must have passed 8th Standard (Class VIII) and must be able to read and write in Tamil. Applicants must be residents of Chennai District.
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