TNEB Field Assistant Recruitment 2026, Notification for 8000 Vacancies Soon @tnpsc.gov.in

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The Tamil Nadu Government has approved the recruitment of 8,000 Field Assistant vacancies in the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) through TNPSC. As per the official notice released on 28 October 2026, the recruitment process will be carried out in two phases, with 5,000 posts to be filled in 2027, while the remaining 3,000 will be filled in 2028 through direct recruitment.
The detailed TNEB TNPDCL Field Assistant Notification 2026 will be released soon by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) at www.tnpsc.gov.in. Selected candidates will receive a salary of ₹18,800 to ₹59,900. The official TNPSC notification, including eligibility criteria and application dates, is expected to be released soon.

TNEB Field Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Candidates interested in this recruitment can refer to the overview table below for key details.

Objective	Details
Organization Name	Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB)
Recruitment Body	TNPSC
Total Vacancies	8000 (Announced)
Posts	Field Assistant
Notification Status	Released Soon
Minimum Age Limit	18 to 32 years.
Application Fess	Rs. 100
Selection Process	Written Exam, Document Verification
Salary	Rs. 18,800 to Rs. 59,900
Official Website	www.tnpdcl.org

TNEB Field Assistant Notification 2026

The TNEB has released the short notice for 8,000 Field Assistant posts under the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), with recruitment through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The Detailed TNEB Field Assistant Notification 2026 will be released soon on the official website.

TNEB Field Assistant Important Dates 2026

Events	Dates
Short Notice	28 October 2026
Detailed Notification	Notified Soon
Apply Online	Notified Soon
Apply Ends	Notified Soon
Exam Date	Notified Soon

TNEB Field Assistant Vacancy 2026

The Tamil Nadu Government has approved 8,000 TNEB Field Assistant vacancies. A total of 5,000 posts are planned for 2027 and 3,000 for 2028 through direct recruitment.

Phase	Year	Vacancy
Phase 1	2027	5000
Phase 2	2028	3000
Total		8000

TNEB Field Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for TNEB Recruitment should meet the prescribed age limit, educational qualification, and language requirements.

TNEB Field Assistant Age Limit

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General Category	18 years	30 years
MBC/DC, BCM, BCO	18 years	32 years
Destitute Widows, SC, SCA, ST	18 years	35 years
Persons with Disabilities	18 years	45 years
Ex-Servicemen (General Category)	18 years	48 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC, SCA, ST, MBC/DC, BCM, BC)	18 years	53 years

TNPDCL Field Assistant Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification
Field Assistant (Trainee)	Must possess National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate awarded by the National Council for Training and Vocational Trade in any one of the following trades: Electrician (or) Wireman (or) Electrical Trade under Centre of Excellence Scheme

Tamil Language Requirement

Candidates should have adequate knowledge of Tamil, the official language of Tamil Nadu. The exact requirements and any applicable exemptions should be checked in the official 2026 recruitment notification.

Important Note: The details provided above are based on information from the previous recruitment cycle and should be treated as reference only. Candidates are advised to verify the details once the official TNEB/TNPDCL Notification is released.

TNPDCL Selection Process 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria and qualify at each stage to move forward in the recruitment process.

Online Application
Physical Test
Written Examination
Certificate Verification

TNEB Field Assistant Exam Pattern 2026

Paper	Name of Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Paper I	Tamil	100	150
	General Studies	75
	Aptitude & Mental Ability	25
Paper II	Trade Subject (Electrician/Wireman – ITI Level)	200	300
Paper II	Total	400	400

TNEB Field Assistant Salary 2026

The government order provides a proposed pay scale of ₹18,800 to ₹59,900 for the Field Assistant post. It also lists several allowances and the estimated monthly expenditure per employee.

According to the financial statement included in the order, the basic pay is ₹18,800, with dearness allowance calculated at 60% of basic pay for the estimate. House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, and Medical Allowance are also included.

TNEB Field Assistant Pay Structure

Salary Component	Amount
Basic Pay	₹18,800
Pay Scale	₹18,800–₹59,900
Dearness Allowance (DA) at 60%	₹11,280
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	₹1,800
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)	₹360
Medical Allowance	₹300
Employer Contribution to CPS	₹3,008
Total Estimated Monthly Expenditure per Person	₹35,548

FAQs

How many vacancies are approved under TNEB Field Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The Tamil Nadu Government has approved 8,000 Field Assistant posts in TNPDCL through direct recruitment via TNPSC.

Has the TNEB Recruitment 2026 Notification officially released?

No, TNPSC has released a short notice, the detailed TNPSDCL Field Assistant Notification will be released soon.

How will the 8,000 TNPDCL Field Assistant posts be filled?

According to the government order, the posts will be filled through direct recruitment via the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

How many Field Assistant posts are planned for 2027?

A total of 5,000 Field Assistant posts are planned for the calendar year 2027.

How many Field Assistant posts are planned for 2028?

The government order provides for the remaining 3,000 posts to be filled in the calendar year 2028.

What is the salary of a TNPDCL Field Assistant?

The government order specifies a pay scale of ₹18,800–₹59,900. It estimates monthly expenditure at ₹35,548 per employee, including the employer's CPS contribution. The final in-hand salary has not been specified in this document.

What is the educational qualification for TNEB Field Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The educational qualification is not mentioned in the uploaded government order. Candidates must check the detailed recruitment notification for the exact requirements.

What is the age limit for TNEB Field Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The age limit has not been specified in the government order. The detailed notification will provide the minimum and maximum age limits and applicable relaxations.

When will the TNEB Field Assistant application form be released?

The application start date and last date have not been announced in the uploaded order. Candidates should monitor the official TNPSC website for the application schedule.