TN DES Office Assistant Recruitment 2026
Department of Economics and Statistics, Tamil Nadu - Office of the Joint Director of Statistics, Chennai Region
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹15,700 - ₹58,100
Job Type
Permanent
Full time
Apply By
18 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for 1 Office Assistant post in TN DES. Class 8 pass eligible. Salary: Rs 15,700-58,100. Last date: 18 Sep 2026. Apply offline.
TN DES Office Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview
Department of Economics and Statistics, Tamil Nadu is filling an Office Assistant position in the Office of the Joint Director of Statistics, Chennai Region. Advertisement 01/2026 is a local recruitment meant for people who live in Chennai district and can support the everyday functioning of the regional statistics office. The role combines basic office support with routine movement of papers and materials, making it suitable for someone comfortable with practical, on-site work.
The regional office forms part of the state’s economics and statistics administration. An Office Assistant helps the staff keep files, communications and office arrangements moving, so reliability and familiarity with the local area matter alongside the school-level qualification.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Local eligibility: you must be a resident of Chennai district. The residence condition is central to this district-level recruitment and should be supported by the details entered in the form.
- Cycling ability: the notification says the applicant must know how to ride a bicycle. This is a practical requirement connected with routine office-assistance work.
- Government service: the post sits in the Chennai regional statistics establishment and follows the state department’s service arrangements. Your work will be based at the notified regional office rather than across India.
- Screening of claims: the office may compare the personal, education, community and residence details in your form with supporting records. Enter names and dates in the same form used in your certificates.
- Communication: selection-related information is issued separately to applicants. Give a usable postal address and contact details so that a call letter or other notice can reach you.
- Complete form: blank mandatory entries or unsupported claims can prevent the application from being considered. Check the prescribed form carefully before sending it.
- Delivery responsibility: postal delay remains the applicant’s risk. A form dispatched on time can still be late if it reaches the office after the cut-off.
- Original records: keep the originals corresponding to the copies enclosed with the application. They may be needed when the department checks your candidature.
Application Submission Notes
Download the prescribed form from chennai.nic.in, fill it clearly and send it through registered post. The application has to reach the Joint Director of Statistics, Chennai Region; an online registration is not provided for this notice.
Address the cover to The Joint Director of Statistics, Regional Joint Director of Statistics Office, Department of Economics and Statistics, Old Building, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai 600006. Use a secure envelope and keep the postal receipt until the recruitment process is over.
Attach the supporting copies asked for in the form and make sure the name, date of birth, education, residence and community entries are readable. Send the packet early enough for physical delivery; the receiving office does not treat the posting date as the date of receipt.
Responsibilities
- Carry files, registers, letters, and office materials between sections
- Keep work areas, records, and basic office supplies arranged
- Deliver official papers locally when instructed by the regional office
- Support staff with photocopying, dispatch, and routine office tasks
- Attend to visitors and guide them to the correct desk
- Follow office timings, record-handling rules, and supervisory instructions
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Passed Class 8 and must know how to ride a bicycle.
Required Skills
Ability to ride a bicycle and handle routine office-support work.
Age Limit
18 - 34 years (as on 01 Jul 2026)
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Pay Level 1: Rs. 15,700-58,100
Selection Process
- 1 Shortlisting
- 2 Interview
- 3 Document Verification
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed prescribed application form
- Proof of date of birth
- Class 8 pass certificate or school record
- Chennai district residence proof
- Community certificate, if applicable
- Identity proof
- Recent passport-size photograph
Frequently Asked Questions
The completed offline application must reach the Chennai regional office by 5:45 PM on 18 September 2026. Postal delay may make your application late.
You must have passed Class 8 and know how to ride a bicycle. You must also be a resident of Chennai district.
Download and complete the form, attach the required supporting copies, and send it by registered post to the Joint Director of Statistics, Chennai Region.
The Office Assistant post carries Pay Level 1 of Rs. 15,700-58,100, with applicable Tamil Nadu government allowances.
The department will screen applications and issue selection communication to suitable applicants. Keep your originals ready for document checking.
Important Dates
Notification
03 Sep 2026
Application Start
03 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
18 Sep 2026
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