Must have passed 8th Standard (VIII Std). Must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license issued by a competent authority of the Government of Tamil Nadu under Rule 5(b)(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (Central Act 59/1988), with practical experience of driving motor vehicles for not less than 5 years.
PermanentSep. 10, 2026
Tiruchirappalli District Rural Development Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 01 Jeep Driver Post
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Sep. 10, 2026Jeep Driver
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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Pay Level 8: Rs. 19,500 – 71,900/-
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years (Up to 55 Years for Ex-Servicemen, 52 Years for PwD)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 31, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 31, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 9, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window31 Aug – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Must have completed 18 years of age as on 01.07.2026.
Maximum Age Limits as on 01.07.2026:
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 42 Years
• ST Ex-Servicemen: 55 Years
• ST Differently Abled (PwD): 52 Years
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Scrutiny and Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Practical Driving Skill Test & Personal Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted under the Special Recruitment Drive for Scheduled Tribes (ST) shortfall vacancies. Applications received on or before 09.10.2026 will be scrutinized for 8th pass certificate, nativity, community certificate (ST), driving license, and 5-year experience credentials. Eligible shortlisted candidates will receive an interview call letter by post specifying the date, time, and venue for the practical driving test and personal interview.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Eligibility & Driving Credentials | - | Verification of 8th Standard pass certificate, authentic ST community certificate, nativity certificate, and valid LMV driving license issued under MV Act 1988. |
| Driving Experience & Record | - | Assessment of continuous, accident-free practical driving experience of motor vehicles for a minimum of 5 years. |
| Practical Driving & Vehicle Handling Test | 50 Marks | Evaluation of driving precision, vehicle control, gear shifting, reversing, parking, handling unexpected road conditions, and adherence to traffic signs and road safety protocols. |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Interview | 50 Marks | Assessment of basic knowledge of motor mechanism (identifying minor faults, oil/fluid checks, tyre pressure, battery maintenance) and interview evaluation. |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The Jeep Driver in the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Tiruchirappalli District, operates official vehicles assigned to the Collectorate Development Section, Project Directors, or Block Development Officers (BDOs). Responsibilities include daily chauffeuring of departmental officials for field inspections across rural panchayat blocks, village scheme audits (MGNREGS, PMAY-G), maintaining logbooks, monitoring fuel consumption, and overseeing timely routine servicing. Work hours fluctuate during flood relief, election duties, or VIP visits.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
This is a permanent Group C state government post within the Tiruchirappalli District unit of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department. Postings are primarily centered at the District Collectorate Development Wing or block panchayat offices across Tiruchirappalli district.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Drivers in Tamil Nadu government service progress from Driver (Level 8) to Selection Grade Driver and Special Grade Driver upon completing 10 and 20 years of continuous regular service respectively under Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules. Eligible drivers with requisite administrative seniority and higher qualifications can also be considered for promotion to Driver Selection Grade / Head Driver.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- ST Category Exclusivity: This is a Special Recruitment Drive for backlog/shortfall vacancies reserved exclusively for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Applications from candidates of any other community (OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC/SC/SCA) will be summarily rejected.
- Strict 5-Year Driving Experience: Candidates must possess documented proof of at least 5 years of practical motor vehicle driving experience as on the notification date; casual or uncertified claims are disqualified.
- Offline Delivery Deadline: Duly filled applications must physically reach the office of the Personal Assistant to Collector (Development), 3rd Floor, Collectorate, Tiruchirappalli - 620001 by 09.10.2026 at 5:45 PM. Applications received after this deadline will be rejected without consideration.
- Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope: Candidates must enclose a 10 x 4 inches postal envelope with a Rs. 30 postage stamp affixed for receiving the interview call letter.
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
- ST1
Total Vacancies01 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules 2017 Pay Level 8(1) starting basic pay of Rs. 19,500/- in the pay band of Rs. 19,500 – 71,900/- plus admissible allowances per G.O. Ms. No. 303, 305, 306 Finance (Pay Cell) Dept dt Oct 2017 and G.O. 90 dt 26.02.2021.
Permanent post under Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules 2017, Pay Level 8(1) (Rs. 19,500 – 71,900) plus DA, HRA, and admissible allowances.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official portal of Tiruchirappalli District at tiruchirappalli.nic.in or the National Career Service (NCS) portal at ncs.gov.in and download the prescribed application form.
- Fill out all details in the downloaded application form completely and accurately.
- Enclose self-attested copies of certificates for educational qualification (8th Std mark sheet / TC), nativity certificate, community certificate (Scheduled Tribe only), valid driving license, and 5 years practical driving experience certificate.
- Attach a self-addressed envelope measuring 10 x 4 inches with a Rs. 30 postal stamp affixed.
- Submit the completed application in person or send by post on or before 09.10.2026 by 5:45 PM to:
Personal Assistant to Collector (Development),
Collectorate (Development Section), 3rd Floor,
Tiruchirappalli – 620 001.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is prescribed for this Special Recruitment Drive.
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Practical Driving Skill Test & Personal Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted under the Special Recruitment Drive for Scheduled Tribes (ST) shortfall vacancies. Applications received on or before 09.10.2026 will be scrutinized for 8th pass certificate, nativity, community certificate (ST), driving license, and 5-year experience credentials. Eligible shortlisted candidates will receive an interview call letter by post specifying the date, time, and venue for the practical driving test and personal interview.
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The post carries Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules Pay Level 8(1) with basic pay of Rs. 19,500/- in the pay band of Rs. 19,500 – 71,900/- plus admissible allowances (DA, HRA, etc.).
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