Essential Qualifications & Professional Experience:
• Education: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, Cyber Security, Public Policy, or Business Analytics; OR MBA / PGDM in the specified sector from a recognized University / Institution.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification professional experience relevant to public policy research, socio-economic modeling, government data analytics, and stakeholder engagement (internship/training periods excluded).
• Languages: High-level proficiency in both spoken and written English and Tamil is mandatory.
• Desirable: Published research papers, prior experience with Government bodies, UN agencies, or NITI Aayog, and deep knowledge of national/state planning mechanisms.
Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission Recruitment 2026: Apply for Sector Expert (IT & Data Analyst) Post
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 11, 2026
Starts
Aug 11, 2026
Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be below 50 years of age as on the date of advertisement (11.08.2026).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Screening of Online Google Form Applications & Data Analytics Portfolio
Personal Interview before Expert Selection Committee at Chennai
Applications submitted online via the official Google Form by 13.09.2026 will be evaluated and screened by the State Planning Commission scrutiny committee. Shortlisted candidates demonstrating robust technical competence, public policy acumen, and domain experience will be invited for a Personal Interview at Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai. Final selection is based on interview performance and portfolio evaluation.
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- Online Google Form submission: Applications must be submitted via the designated Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUqxWWz5RPpv6l4IG6HotXfVDFLKWSJtQRD0Fy8bVuqxnDGg/viewform?usp=header by 13.09.2026.
- Strict 5-year experience rule: Candidate must possess at least 5 years of post-qualification professional experience relevant to IT, data analytics, or public policy. Internship/training duration is explicitly excluded.
- Bilingual requirement: Fluency in both English and Tamil (spoken and written) is mandatory for drafting cabinet policy notes and coordinating across district collectorates.
- Age ceiling: Candidate must be strictly below 50 years of age as on the advertisement date (11.08.2026).
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹1,00,000/- per month inclusive of all allowances for the 1-year contract tenure.
Monthly consolidated remuneration: ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only, inclusive of all). Purely contractual position for an initial period of 1 year. Full-time appointment stationed at State Headquarters, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai.
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Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must complete the application form available via the provided Google Form link. The application deadline is 13.09.2026.
For inquiries, contact the Administrative Officer, State Planning Commission:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 044 2854 5471
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is charged.
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Aug 11, 2026
Starts
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Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Exam Date
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Screening of Online Google Form Applications & Data Analytics Portfolio
Personal Interview before Expert Selection Committee at Chennai
Applications submitted online via the official Google Form by 13.09.2026 will be evaluated and screened by the State Planning Commission scrutiny committee. Shortlisted candidates demonstrating robust technical competence, public policy acumen, and domain experience will be invited for a Personal Interview at Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai. Final selection is based on interview performance and portfolio evaluation.
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The online application form must be submitted through the designated Google Form link on or before September 13, 2026.
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