The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) is set to kickstart the application process for 1,768 Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) vacancies within the Tamil Nadu Elementary Educational Subordinate Service today, starting February 14. Aspiring candidates can access the application forms through the official website, trb.tn.gov.in.
Key Details
- Position: Secondary Grade Teacher
- Vacancies: 1,768 (1,729 current, 39 backlogs)
- Pay Scale: ₹20,600 – ₹75,900 (Level –10)
- Application Deadline: March 15 (5PM)
- Exam Date: Tentatively scheduled for June 23
Application Essentials
General category candidates must not exceed 53 years as of July 1, 2024.
The examination fee stands at ₹600 for most candidates, except SC, SCA, ST, and differently-abled persons, who are charged ₹300.
Examination Scheme
The recruitment examination consists of two parts. Part A consists of a compulsory Tamil Language Eligibility Test (Objective Type, OMR Based), and Part B is the Main Subject (Objective Type) examination.
Exam Breakdown
- Part A: 30 questions to be answered within 30 minutes, carrying a total of 50 marks. Candidates must score a minimum of 20 marks (40%) to qualify.
- Part B: Consists of 150 questions to be tackled in 3 hours, with a maximum score of 150 marks. General category candidates must score at least 40% (60 marks), while BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, and ST candidates need to achieve a minimum of 45 marks (30%).
For comprehensive details on educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions, candidates must refer to the official notification.