Tamil Nadu Govt Approves Recruitment of 8,000 Field Assistants in TNPDCL

The Tamil Nadu government has approved the recruitment of 8,000 Field Assistants in the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) through direct recruitment conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

According to a Government Order issued by the Energy Department on October 28, the recruitment will be carried out in two phases over the next two years. The government plans to fill 5,000 posts in 2027, followed by the remaining 3,000 posts in 2028.

The decision follows a proposal submitted by the Chairman and Managing Director of TNPDCL, outlining the requirement for additional personnel in the power distribution corporation.

The proposed recruitment will entail a total annual financial commitment of approximately Rs 341.26 crore once all 8,000 posts are filled, according to the order.

The first phase, involving the recruitment of 5,000 Field Assistants in 2027, is expected to cost the state government Rs 213.28 crore annually, equivalent to around Rs 17.77 crore per month.

The induction of the remaining 3,000 personnel in 2028 will involve an additional annual expenditure of Rs 127.97 crore, or approximately Rs 10.66 crore per month.

The Field Assistant posts carry a basic pay scale of Rs 18,800 to Rs 59,900. The estimated monthly expenditure per employee stands at Rs 35,548 after accounting for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), medical allowance and the employer's contribution to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

The order was signed by Anil Meshram, Principal Secretary to the Tamil Nadu government.

The phased recruitment is expected to expand the corporation's workforce, with appointments spread across 2027 and 2028. The TNPSC will conduct the direct recruitment process, while the government-approved schedule sets out the proposed intake and associated expenditure for each phase.