Candidates must know to read and write in Tamil (எழுதப் படிக்கத் தெரிந்திருக்க வேண்டும்). No formal school examination certificate required.
PermanentSep. 26, 2026
TN Prison Sanitary Worker Recruitment 2026
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Sep. 26, 2026Sanitary Worker (தூய்மைப் பணியாளர்)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
06 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level 1 (₹15,700 - ₹50,000)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (GT: 30 Yrs, BC/BCM/MBC: 32 Yrs, SC: 35 Yrs)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 24, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 24, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 5, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window24 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Minimum age: 18 years. Category-wise upper age limits as per notification:
• General Turn (GT): Up to 30 years
• BC / BCM / MBC (DNC): Up to 32 years
• SC: Up to 35 years
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Scrutiny & Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Direct Interview & Practical Suitability Assessment
OfflineMerit Scored
Applications sent by post will be scrutinized based on eligibility, age limit, communal category, and literacy skills. Eligible candidates will be called for an in-person interview before the Selection Committee. Interview date, time, and venue will be communicated individually to eligible candidates by post.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Fitness & General Health | 30 Marks | Assessment of physical fitness and capability to perform manual sanitation duties |
| Practical Knowledge of Sanitation, Cleaning & Hygiene Tools | 40 Marks | Evaluation of familiarity with cleaning tools, disinfection, and waste management practices |
| Ability to Read & Write Simple Tamil / Oral Interview | 30 Marks | Basic literacy verification in Tamil and personal interview suitability |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Sanitary and housekeeping operations across district sub-jails under Coimbatore Central Prison (Pollachi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Udumalaipettai, Perundurai, Udhagai). Duties include sanitizing prison wards, administrative corridors, restrooms, and inmate hospital areas, upholding prison hygiene standards. Work is conducted inside high-security correctional facilities following strict security protocols and daily prison schedules (typically 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM).
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Initial appointment is made to the specific sub-jail allotted as per communal roster (e.g. Pollachi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Udumalaipettai, Perundurai, or Udhagai). Transfers within the administrative jurisdiction of Coimbatore Central Prison circle are governed by Tamil Nadu Basic Service Rules.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Appointees in the Tamil Nadu Basic Service (Level 1) can advance to Senior Sanitary Worker / Head Sanitary Worker or, subject to acquiring educational qualifications (10th/SSLC) and passing departmental tests, become eligible for promotion / conversion to Record Clerk or Office Assistant.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Applications must reach Coimbatore Central Prison strictly by post on or before 05 October 2026, 05:45 PM; late submissions or in-person walk-ins on the last day risk non-acceptance.
- Do not submit original documents with the postal application; send only self-attested photocopies of certificates.
- Ensure that the specific sub-jail community reservation quota (SC, BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, GT) matches your community certificate to avoid summary rejection.
- The notification specifies that interview call letters will be dispatched solely by post; ensure your postal communication address and mobile phone number are clearly mentioned.
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
- Sub-Jail, Pollachi (SC)1
- Sub-Jail, Palladam (SC)1
- Sub-Jail, Dharapuram (BC - OBCM)1
- Sub-Jail, Udumalaipettai (BCM)1
- Sub-Jail, Perundurai (MBC / DNC)1
- Sub-Jail, Udhagai (GT)1
Total Vacancies06 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Regular Tamil Nadu State Government Basic Service pay scale: Level 1 (₹15,700 - ₹50,000 per month) along with standard state government allowances.
Pay Matrix Level 1 (Basic Pay ₹15,700 - ₹50,000) under Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules 2017 plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other state allowances.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Prepare an application on plain paper or standard bio-data format specifying personal details, date of birth, educational status, community category, and contact address.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates (age proof/birth certificate or school transfer certificate, community certificate, Aadhaar/address proof).
- Place the application and documents in an envelope superscribing 'Application for the post of Sanitary Worker (தூய்மைப் பணியாளர்)'.
- Send the application strictly by post addressed to:
Superintendent of Prisons,
Central Prison, Coimbatore - 641 018 - Ensure the application reaches Coimbatore Central Prison on or before 05 October 2026 by 05:45 PM. Applications received after this deadline will not be entertained.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee required).
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Jobs by Qualifications & States
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 24, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 24, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 5, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window24 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
DC
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Scrutiny & Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Direct Interview & Practical Suitability Assessment
OfflineMerit Scored
Applications sent by post will be scrutinized based on eligibility, age limit, communal category, and literacy skills. Eligible candidates will be called for an in-person interview before the Selection Committee. Interview date, time, and venue will be communicated individually to eligible candidates by post.
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The last date for receipt of completed postal applications at Coimbatore Central Prison is 05 October 2026 by 05:45 PM.
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