**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated August 29, 2018, outlines ad hoc service rules, effective from July 6, 2009, for the positions of Director of Physical Education in Government Engineering Colleges, Director of Physical Education in Government Polytechnic Colleges and Special Institutions, and College Librarian in Government Engineering Colleges, all within the Tamil Nadu Educational Service. The rules address appointment, qualifications, probation, and other service conditions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Provisions:**
* The ad hoc rules are enacted under the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution of India.
* The rules are deemed to have come into force on and from July 6, 2009.
* The Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Service Rules/ Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 and other special rules apply, subject to modifications specified.
* The post constitutes a distinct category in Class V of the Tamil Nadu Educational Service.
* Savings clause: The rules do not adversely affect individuals currently holding the post.
* **Appointment:**
* Appointment to the post shall be made via direct recruitment through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. For Director of Physical Education in Government Engineering Colleges, recruitment can also be made by transfer from the post of Physical Training Instructor.
* The Appointing Authority is the Government.
* **Eligibility & Qualifications:**
* Age: Applicants for direct recruitment must not have completed or will complete 57 years of age on the first day of July of the year in which the vacancy is notified.
* Educational: A Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science, and/or equivalent degree with minimum marks.
* Eligibility: Passing the National Eligibility Test (NET) or other accredited test (e.g. SLET) is required; Ph.D. degree holders may be exempt.
* Physical Fitness: The Physical Fitness Test must be passed in accordance with UGC Regulations for the Director of Physical Education roles.
* Must have a record of representing the University/ College at the Inter-University/ Inter-Collegiate competitions or the State and/or National Championship for the Director of Physical Education roles.
* **Probation:**
* Appointees by direct recruitment serve a two-year probation period.
* Appointees by transfer for the Director of Physical Education role in Government Engineering Colleges serve a one-year probation period.
* **Other Rules:**
* Reservation of appointments applies as per Rule 22 of the Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Service Rules/section 27 of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016.
* Transfers and postings are made by the Director of Technical Education.
* Pay is calculated in the Pay Band of Rs.15600-39100 + Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6000.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Aspiring Candidates**
* **Impact:** Defines eligibility criteria (age, qualifications, tests) for direct recruitment to the posts of Director of Physical Education in Government Engineering Colleges and Polytechnic Colleges, and College Librarian in Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu.
* **Action Required:** Ensure they meet the specified criteria before applying and prepare for any required tests or evaluations.
**Stakeholder: Current Post Holders**
* **Impact:** Clarifies the service rules applicable to current holders of the temporary posts.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the provisions of these rules, particularly concerning probation, transfers, and postings.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission**
* **Impact:** Mandated to conduct direct recruitment for the mentioned posts.
* **Action Required:** Adhere to the outlined rules and qualifications during the recruitment process.
**Stakeholder: Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Sets the regulatory framework for appointments to these positions.
* **Action Required:** Adhere to the rules when making appointments and implementing transfers/postings.
**Stakeholder: Director of Technical Education**
* **Impact:** Assigned responsibility for transfers and postings related to the specified roles.
* **Action Required:** Manage transfers and postings in accordance with the outlined rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Service Rules: Rules governing the conditions of service for government employees in Tamil Nadu, affecting appointments, probation, and reservation.
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016): State law impacting the terms and conditions of employment for government servants in Tamil Nadu.
Higher Education Department (Tamil Nadu): The department responsible for issuing the ad hoc rules for the specified positions.
University Grants Commission (UGC): Regulatory body whose standards are referenced for qualifications, NET/SLET exemption for Ph.D. holders, and physical fitness tests.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional provision that grants power to the Governor of Tamil Nadu to make rules for state government employees.