**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 8, 2017, contains amendments to service rules for two departments. The first amendment relates to the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service with effect from February 11th, 2014, and introduces the category of Translation Officer and Translator. The second amendment modifies the special rules for the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service from August 5th, 2014, concerning direct recruitment procedures.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service:**
* Adds "CLASS-III Translation Officer and Translator in the Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department" to the Special Rules.
* Specifies that the class will consist of Translation Officer and Translator categories.
* Outlines methods of appointment for both categories: direct recruitment, promotion (for Translation Officer from Translator), or recruitment by transfer.
* Sets age limit for direct recruitment at 30 years as of July 1st of the appointment year.
* Defines qualifications for direct recruitment, promotion, and transfer, including degree requirements, proficiency in Tamil, and relevant experience.
* States that Translation Officer and Translator positions have specified pay scales and Grade Pay.
* Specifies that the Appointing authority for the categories shall be the Secretary to Government in Law Department.
* Requires appointees by direct recruitment to complete a two-year probation period, while appointees by transfer must complete a one-year probation period.
* Specifies that approved candidate lists for promotion and transfer shall be prepared annually, with qualifications determined as of July 1st each year.
* Specifies that Reservation of appointment rules apply for appointment to the categories by direct recruitment, and the provisions contained in section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 shall apply for appointment to the categories by direct recruitment effective from September 15th, 2016.
* **Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service:**
* Modifies Rule 5 concerning direct recruitment to require calling for candidates from Employment Exchanges and advertising in at least two vernacular newspapers with wide circulation in the district.
* Specifies selection will be by a committee, following prescribed procedures issued by the Government from time to time.
* Indicates that the District Collector will constitute the selection committee.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Candidates seeking positions as Translation Officer or Translator in the Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department**
* **Impact:** New qualification and recruitment processes affect eligibility and application procedures.
* **Action Required:** Review the specific qualifications and application procedures to determine eligibility and to prepare accordingly.
**Stakeholder: Candidates seeking positions in the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service**
* **Impact:** Changes in direct recruitment process affects application process.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed on the advertisements in vernacular newspapers and updates from Employment Exchanges.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu Law Department**
* **Impact:** New hiring regulations and selection criteria.
* **Action Required:** Update internal processes to align with the amended rules, establish new processes for maintaining lists of candidates for transfer or promotion, and ensure compliance with the reservation of appointment rules.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Department**
* **Impact:** Changes to recruitment process and Selection Committee.
* **Action Required:** Update internal processes to align with the amended rules. Involve the District Collector in the constitution of the Selection Committee.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service: The policy amends the Special Rules for this service, specifically regarding Translation Officer and Translator positions.
Part III-Section 1(b) of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Section of the Gazette where notifications related to service rules, including ad hoc rules and regulations, are published by Secretariat Departments.
Law Department: The specific department making the amendments to the Special Rules related to Translation Officer and Translator positions.
Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service: Service to which the Special Rules are being amended.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.