Tiruchirappalli Jeep Driver Recruitment 2026
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Tiruchirappalli District - Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department
Published Source: Official Notification Report an error
Vacancy
1
Salary
₹19,500 - ₹71,900
Job Type
Permanent
Full time
Apply By
09 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for the Tiruchirappalli Jeep Driver post. ST Class 8 pass with licence and 5 years' experience eligible. Last date: 9 Oct 2026. Apply offline.
Tiruchirappalli Jeep Driver Recruitment 2026: Overview
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Tiruchirappalli District is filling a Government Jeep Driver position through a special recruitment drive. The post is a reserved backlog opportunity for the Scheduled Tribe community and is based in Tiruchirappalli district. This is not an open-category recruitment, so the reservation condition is central to the notice.
The driver will support the district's rural-development administration, where official travel connects the Collectorate, development offices and field locations. The notification places the job in the Tamil Nadu Government pay structure and links service benefits to the government orders cited in the notice. Your application will be considered only after the district checks the reservation status, driving credentials, experience and supporting records.
This recruitment is handled directly by the district administration rather than through a statewide competitive portal. The District Collectorate's Development Section receives and scrutinises the forms, and suitable applicants will be contacted separately for the next stage. Keep your postal address clear and current because the district plans to communicate the venue and schedule through an individual call letter.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Special-drive restriction: only applicants belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community can be considered because the post is being filled as a reserved backlog vacancy.
- District control: the appointment is with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj setup in Tiruchirappalli, and official driving assignments will follow the district administration's operational needs.
- Scrutiny: incomplete forms, forms without the required proof and applications from people who do not meet the notified conditions will be rejected.
- Late receipt: the receiving office will not consider an application that reaches it after the stated closing time, whatever the reason for delay.
- Decision authority: the appointing authority reserves the right to reject an application during scrutiny.
- Call letter: applicants found suitable after scrutiny will receive the interview venue, date and time separately.
- Government orders: pay and connected benefits follow the Tamil Nadu Government orders referenced in the notification.
Because this is a driving post in district service, the documentary check is important. Make sure the name, address, community details and work history on the form match the certificates you attach. Any mismatch can delay scrutiny or make it difficult for the office to confirm that you meet the special-drive conditions.
Application Submission Notes
Get the prescribed form from the Tiruchirappalli district website or the National Career Service portal, fill every entry, and send it by registered post or deliver it in person. The receiving address is Personal Assistant (Development) to the District Collector, District Collectorate, Development Section, 3rd Floor, Tiruchirappalli 620001.
Attach a self-addressed 10 x 4 inch postal cover carrying a Rs. 30 stamp so the office can send further communication. Certificate copies must be self-attested and should clearly support the details entered in the form; the structured document list on this page shows the records named in the notice.
The Collectorate accepts applications only until 5:45 PM on the closing date. If you use registered post, allow enough delivery time rather than treating the dispatch date as the date of receipt. Keep a copy of the filled form and postal receipt for your own record.
Responsibilities
- Drive the assigned government jeep safely on official routes
- Check tyres, fuel, lights, brakes and fluid levels before each trip
- Keep the vehicle logbook and trip records up to date
- Clean the vehicle and arrange routine servicing when due
- Report faults, accidents and repair needs promptly
- Follow traffic rules and the district office's travel instructions
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Passed Class 8 and holds a valid motor vehicle driving licence.
Required Skills
Safe motor-vehicle driving and practical knowledge of routine vehicle operation.
Age Limit
18 - 42 years (as on 01 Jul 2026)
Experience
5.0 - No limit years
Am I eligible?
Quick self-check against this job's age & qualification. Indicative only — always confirm with the official notification.
✓ You look eligible ⚠ Borderline — check age relaxation ✗ You may not be eligible
- You're below the minimum age ().
- You're above the maximum age ().
- Above the general age limit (), but you may qualify under reserved-category relaxation (up to ).
- This post needs a higher qualification than the one selected.
- Couldn't auto-check the qualification — see the criteria above.
Get State Government jobs in Tamil Nadu
One tap. Get notified the moment a matching notification is posted.
✓ You'll get these alerts.
More jobs you can apply for
Chandigarh Administration JE Recruitment 2026
Engineering Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 1936 Vacancies
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
ULB Haryana Tax Sanitation Recruitment 2026 — 195 Vacancies
Directorate of Urban Local Bodies, Haryana
Backlog Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Pay Level 8, Rs. 19,500-71,900
Allowances
Other allowances are admissible under the applicable Tamil Nadu Government rules.
Selection Process
- 1 Document Verification
- 2 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed prescribed application form
- Self-attested Class 8 qualification certificate
- Self-attested residence certificate
- Self-attested Scheduled Tribe community certificate
- Self-attested driving-experience certificate
- Valid motor vehicle driving licence
- Self-addressed 10 x 4 inch postal cover with a Rs. 30 stamp
Frequently Asked Questions
Your application must reach the District Collectorate by 5:45 PM on 9 October 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
You must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community, have passed Class 8, hold a valid motor vehicle driving licence and have at least five years of driving experience.
Download the prescribed form and send it by registered post or deliver it in person to the Personal Assistant (Development) to the District Collector, Tiruchirappalli.
The post carries Pay Level 8, Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 71,900, plus allowances allowed under Tamil Nadu Government rules.
You must be at least 18 years old on 1 July 2026. The upper limit is 42 for Scheduled Tribe applicants, 55 for Scheduled Tribe destitute widows and 52 for Scheduled Tribe applicants with disabilities.
Important Dates
Notification
31 Aug 2026
Application Start
10 Sep 2026 (Today)
Last Date to Apply
09 Oct 2026
Job Locations
Categories
Similar Jobs
Chandigarh Administration JE Recruitment 2026
Engineering Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 1936 Vacancies
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
ULB Haryana Tax Sanitation Recruitment 2026 — 195 Vacancies
Directorate of Urban Local Bodies, Haryana
Ladakh YSS KISCE Multi-Post Recruitment 2026
Department of Youth Services and Sports, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh