Tamil Nadu Government Approves 8,000 TANGEDCO Field Assistant Posts: Recruitment Through TNPSC

The Tamil Nadu government has approved the recruitment of 8,000 Field Assistants to fill vacancies in the Tamil Nadu electricity board. The recruitment is expected to take place in two phases, with 5,000 posts planned for 2027 and the remaining 3,000 posts for 2028.

According to a report published on October 29, 2026, the vacancies are expected to be filled through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

8,000 Field Assistant Vacancies in Two Phases

The proposed recruitment schedule is as follows:

The recruitment plan is intended to address vacant positions in the electricity board and strengthen its field-level workforce.

Government Approves Recruitment Proposal

The electricity board`s chairman had reportedly submitted a proposal to the Tamil Nadu government outlining the recruitment requirement and the estimated salary expenditure.

According to the report, the annual salary expenditure for the 8,000 newly appointed Field Assistants is estimated at ₹341.26 crore. After reviewing the proposal, the state government approved the recruitment of the posts.

TNPSC Recruitment Notification Awaited

Candidates interested in these government jobs will need to wait for the official recruitment notification for details about educational qualifications, age limits, selection procedures, application dates and examination requirements.

Although the government has reportedly approved the posts, the application process and detailed eligibility conditions have not yet been provided in the source report.

Candidates should regularly check the official TNPSC website for recruitment announcements and application instructions.

The proposed recruitment is expected to provide employment opportunities for candidates seeking jobs in Tamil Nadu`s electricity sector. However, applicants should rely on the official notification for confirmed details before applying.