Date: 2025-07-16Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for the Post of Audiometrician for Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Services.--Amendments to the Special Rules for the Post of Dental Mechanic and Dental Hygienist in respect of Age and Educational Qualification for Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service.--Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for the Post of Audiometrician for Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Services.
**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated July 16, 2025, publishes amendments to service rules under Part III-Section 1(b). These amendments, effective from 21.09.2021, concern the qualifications for Audiometricians, Dental Mechanics, Dental Hygienists, Radiographers, and Radiotherapy Technicians within the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service. The amendments address educational qualifications and age limits for certain positions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Adhoc Rules for Audiometrician:**
* Replaces previous educational requirements with updated standards for Audiometrician positions.
* Acceptable qualifications now include a one-year certificate course in Audiometry, Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS), or a Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP).
* **Special Rules for Dental Mechanic and Dental Hygienist:**
* Limits the maximum age for new applicants to the roles of Dental Mechanic and Dental Hygienist to 32 years.
* Specifies required HSC subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany and Zoology) and a two-year diploma from a government-recognized institution.
* Requires registration in the State Dental Council. SSLC candidates prior to the 2008 regulations are grandfathered.
* **Special Rules for Radiographer and Radiotherapy Technician:**
* Lists acceptable qualifications for Radiographers as either:
* A two-year Diploma course in Radio Diagnosis Technology, or
* A Degree in B.Sc., (Radiography and Imaging Technology) / B.Sc., (Radio Diagnosis Technology) and B.Sc., (Radiology and Imaging Technology).
* Lists acceptable qualifications for Radiotherapy Technician as either:
* A two-year Diploma course in Radiotherapy Technology, or
* A Degree in B.Sc., (Radiotherapy Technology).
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**
* Aspiring Audiometricians must ensure they meet the new educational qualifications.
**Action Required**
* Potential candidates should review their credentials to ensure compliance with the updated requirements.
**Impact**
* Those seeking positions as Dental Mechanics or Dental Hygienists must be under 32 years of age and meet the updated educational criteria.
**Action Required**
* Verify age and educational qualifications against the new rules.
**Impact**
* Aspiring Radiographers and Radiotherapy Technicians should ensure they have the required degrees or diplomas.
**Action Required**
* Verify educational qualifications against the new rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional article providing the basis for the Governor of Tamil Nadu's powers to make amendments regarding service rules.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing government notifications and amendments to service rules.
Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service: The service which is being amended, encompassing the posts of Audiometrician, Dental Mechanic, Dental Hygienist, Radiographer, and Radiotherapy Technician.
Health and Family Welfare Department: The department responsible for issuing the amendments to the rules.
Chennai: Location where the Gazette is printed and published.