**Executive Summary**
This document is a Government Gazette notification issued by the Higher Education Department of Tamil Nadu, providing an amendment to the Ad hoc Rules for the Tamil Nadu Educational Service. The amendment, detailed in G.O. Ms. No. 137, revises qualification requirements for appointments to the post by the methods specified. The amendment is effective retroactively from March 1st, 2019.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Subject:** Amendment to Ad hoc Rules for the Tamil Nadu Educational Service.
* **Issuing Authority:** Higher Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
* **Amendment Details:** Rule 5 is amended concerning qualification requirements for appointment to positions through direct recruitment or promotion.
* **Effective Date:** The amendment is retroactive from March 1st, 2019.
* **Methods and Qualifications:**
* **Direct Recruitment:**
* Ph.D. and First Class at Bachelor's or Master's level with a minimum of 16 years of relevant experience, including 3 years post Ph.D. and 5 years not below the level of HoD.
* OR First Class at Bachelor's or Master's level and minimum of 20 years of relevant experience, including 5 years not below the level of HoD.
* **Promotion:**
* Ph.D. and First Class at Bachelor's or Master's level with a minimum of 16 years of relevant experience, including 5 years at the level of HoD and 3 years post Ph.D. Experience; An average 360° feed back score of 5 to < 8 out of 10 for last 5 years.
* OR First Class at Bachelor's or Master's level and minimum of 20 years of relevant experience, including 7 years not below the level of HoD. An average 360° feedback score of 8 to 10 out of 10 for last 5 years.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Candidates Seeking Appointment to the Tamil Nadu Educational Service**
* **Impact:** Candidates must meet the revised qualifications to be eligible for appointment through direct recruitment or promotion.
* **Action Required:** Assess their qualifications against the amended criteria to determine eligibility for relevant positions.
**Stakeholder: Higher Education Department**
* **Impact:** The Department must implement the amended rules when evaluating candidates for appointment.
* **Action Required:** Ensure all relevant personnel are informed of the changes and apply the new criteria in future appointment processes.
Key Entities Referenced
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Empowers the Governor of a state to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the State.
Tamil Nadu Educational Service: The service for which ad hoc rules are being amended, specifically addressing qualifications for appointment.
Ad hoc Rules: Rules established temporarily to address specific situations, in this case related to educational service appointments.
Tamil Nadu: The state where the policy is applicable.