The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) is expected to close the application window tomorrow, August 12, 2025, for its much-anticipated direct recruitment drive to fill 1996 vacancies in teaching and instructional roles. Aspiring candidates seeking employment as Post Graduate Assistants, Physical Director Grade – I, and Computer Instructor Grade – I are urged to submit their applications without delay via the official portal at trb.tn.gov.in.This recruitment campaign encompasses 1916 current openings alongside 80 backlog vacancies, signaling a significant employment opportunity in the state’s educational sector. The recruitment board has underscored the importance of timely submission and adherence to eligibility criteria, given the highly competitive nature of these coveted positions.
Crucial dates and examination details
Following the application deadline, TN TRB will open a four-day window—from August 13 to August 16, 2025—during which candidates can make corrections or edits to their submitted applications. The written examination for these posts is slated for September 28, 2025, marking a critical milestone in the selection process.
Age limit and eligibility
Candidates must meet strict age requirements as of July 1, 2025. General category aspirants should not exceed 53 years, whereas candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Class Muslims, Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities (MBC/DNC), and Destitute Widow categories have a relaxed upper age limit capped at 58 years.
Application fees
The fee structure is clearly delineated to accommodate social equity. General category candidates are required to pay ₹600 as the application and examination fee, while those from SC, SCA, ST categories and differently-abled persons benefit from a reduced fee of ₹300.
Mandatory documents for application
TN TRB mandates the submission of a comprehensive set of educational and identity documents alongside the online application. Applicants must upload:
- Mark sheets of 10th (SSLC) and 12th (HSC or equivalent) standards.
- Senior Diploma in Teaching certificates, where applicable.
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree certificates and consolidated mark sheets.
- B.Ed degree or its equivalent qualifications.
- Physical Education degrees (B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed), if relevant.
- Government Orders (G.O.) for qualification equivalence, if applicable.
- Community certificate and proof for Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) reservation.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current Head of Department or appointing authority, if applicable.
- Service certificate for those claiming reservation under clause 5(v).
- Conduct and character certificates from recognized authorities.
- Transgender ID card with gender certificate, where applicable.
- Certificate for Differently Abled Persons (DAP), if applicable.
Candidates are advised to meticulously verify these documents before uploading to avoid disqualification.
TN TRB application 2025: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for the TN TRB application 2025:
- Visit the official TN TRB website at trb.tn.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘Online Services’ tab and select ‘Apply Online.’
- Locate the link for “Post Graduate Assistant / Physical Director Grade – I / Computer Instructor Grade – I – 2025.”
- Log in with valid credentials or register if new.
- Complete the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the fee.
- Carefully review the filled application before final submission.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the TN TRB examination 2025.
