Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Nilgiris District
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Nilgiris District RDD Record Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post

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Aug. 31, 2026
Record Clerk (பதியறை எழுத்தர்)

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹15.9K - ₹58.5K / mo
Age Limit
18-37 years as on 01-07-2026
Job Location
Tamil Nadu37Udhagamandalam1+2 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 27, 2026

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Starts

Aug 31, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 29, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window31 Aug – 29 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria for Record Clerk (பதியறை எழுத்தர்) in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, The Nilgiris District:
• Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10th Standard (SSLC) from a recognized Board of School Education.
• Category Reservation: Strictly reserved for Scheduled Caste (General) / ஆதிதிராவிடர் (பொது) as a backlog shortfall vacancy through Special Recruitment Camp.
• Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026): 18 to 37 years for SC / Destitute Widows; up to 47 years for Differently Abled Persons; 18 to 55 years for SC Ex-Servicemen.
• Pay Scale: Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules Pay Level 2 (₹15,900 – ₹58,500/- per month).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum 18 years and maximum 37 years as on 01.07.2026 for Scheduled Caste / Destitute Widow applicants. Upper age is relaxable up to 47 years for PwBD candidates and up to 55 years for SC Ex-Servicemen.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission by Post / In-Person by 29.09.2026 (5:45 PM)

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Scrutiny of Applications & Certificate Verification

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Personal Interview before the District Selection Committee

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Selection is conducted through a structured district-level recruitment procedure:
1. Application Submission: Filled prescribed application forms along with self-attested copies of educational (10th/SSLC), community, age, and bank payment receipt must be submitted in person or by post to the Collectorate Development Section, Udhagamandalam by 29 September 2026 (5:45 PM).
2. Scrutiny & Call Letters: Eligible applicants meeting age, community, and educational criteria will receive interview call letters.
3. Interview & Verification: Original document verification and interview will be held at the District Collectorate, Udhagamandalam to evaluate suitability and local administration awareness.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Stationed at the Collectorate (Development Section) or Block Development Offices in The Nilgiris District (Udhagamandalam/Coonoor/Kotagiri/Gudalur), the Record Clerk manages government dispatch registers, maintains archival files, retrieves government orders (G.O.s), indexes panchayat records, and coordinates document movement under the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department. Work follows standard 5-day Tamil Nadu state government administrative office timings amidst the scenic Nilgiris hill environment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed in The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu (Headquartered at Collectorate, Udhagamandalam - 643001). Regular permanent service under Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service rules.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Structured state government promotion ladder: Record Clerk (Level 2) promotes to Junior Assistant (Level 8: ₹19,500 – ₹71,900/-) after passing departmental tests (District Office Manual / Panchayat Development tests), with further progression to Assistant, Deputy Block Development Officer (Dy BDO), and Block Development Officer (BDO).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Deadline (29 September 2026, 5:45 PM): Applications received after 5:45 PM on 29.09.2026 will be rejected immediately without intimation.
  • Bank Fee Receipt Mandatory: Must pay ₹50/- fee to Indian Bank A/C 8038019227 (IFSC: IDIB000S004) and staple the original payment challan/counterfoil to the application form.
  • SC Reservation Exclusivity: This is a dedicated backlog shortfall vacancy reserved exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates; candidates from other social categories are not eligible.
  • Submission Address: Deliver application directly to 'Personal Assistant to District Collector (Development), Collectorate (Development Section), Udhagamandalam - 643001'.

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

  • Scheduled Caste (General) / SC (G) Shortfall1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

State Government Pay Matrix Level 2 (Starting basic pay ₹15,900/- per month plus admissible government allowances).

Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Level 2 (₹15,900 – ₹58,500/-) with basic pay ₹15,900/- plus state Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Hill Station Allowance (HAA/CCA for Nilgiris district), and standard state pension benefits.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Application Process:
  • Candidates must download the application form from the official Nilgiris District website: https://nilgiris.nic.in.
  • Complete the application form in the prescribed format.
  • Attach self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, caste certificate, and age proof.
  • Pay the application fee of Rs. 50/- in the name of "Personal Assistant to District Collector (Development), Nilgiris District" to Indian Bank Account Number: 8038019227 (IFSC Code: IDIB000S004).
  • Attach the original payment receipt with the application form.
  • Submit the filled application form along with all required documents in person to the following address: Personal Assistant to District Collector (Development), District Collectorate (Development Section), Udhagamandalam-643001.
  • The deadline for submission is 29.09.2026 by 5:45 PM. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹50/- for SC, Differently Abled Persons, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows. The fee must be remitted to Indian Bank Account No: 8038019227 (IFSC Code: IDIB000S004) in favour of Personal Assistant (Development) to District Collector, The Nilgiris, and the bank payment receipt must be attached with the application.

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The last date for receipt of completed application forms in person or by post is 29 September 2026 by 5:45 PM.

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