**Executive Summary**
This document, published as Part III, Section 1(b) of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on August 29, 2018, contains notifications by the Higher Education Department regarding ad hoc service rules for specific positions within Government Engineering Colleges and Polytechnic Colleges. The rules are effective from July 6, 2009, and address appointments, qualifications, probation, and other service conditions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**General Provisions (Applicable to all Positions)**
* Effective Date: The rules are deemed to have come into force on and from 6th July, 2009.
* Applicability: The Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Service Rules, and the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016, apply to the holders of these temporary posts, subject to specific modifications outlined.
* Constitution: Each post constitutes a distinct category within its respective class of service.
* Appointing Authority: The appointing authority for each post is the Government.
* Transfers and Postings: Transfers and Postings to the post shall be made by the Director of Technical Education.
* Savings: Nothing contained in these rules, shall adversely affect the persons holding the post on the date of issue of these rules.
* Pay: The holder of the post shall be paid a monthly pay calculated in the Pay Band of Rs.15600-39100+Academic Grade Pay of Rs.6000.
**Director of Physical Education in Government Engineering Colleges**
* Appointment: Appointments are made either by transfer from the post of Physical Training Instructor or, if not available, by direct recruitment through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
* Age Limit: For direct recruitment, the candidate must not have completed 57 years of age on the first day of July of the year the vacancy is notified.
* Qualifications:
* Master's Degree in Physical Education or Sports Science with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories and Ph.D. holders before 1991).
* Record of representing the University/College/State/Nation in competitions.
* Pass in NET/SLET (unless exempted due to Ph.D. as per UGC regulations).
* Passed the Physical Fitness Test conducted in accordance with UGC Regulations.
* Probation: Two years for direct recruits, one year for recruits by transfer.
* Reservation of Appointments: Direct recruitment follows reservation rules per Tamil Nadu regulations.
**Director of Physical Education in Government Polytechnic Colleges and Special Institutions**
* Appointment: By Direct recruitment through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
* Age Limit: Same as for Engineering Colleges.
* Qualifications: Same as for Engineering Colleges.
* Probation: Two years for direct recruits.
* Reservation of Appointments: Direct recruitment follows reservation rules per Tamil Nadu regulations.
**College Librarian in Government Engineering Colleges**
* Appointment: By direct recruitment through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
* Age Limit: Same as for Physical Education Directors.
* Qualifications:
* Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories and Ph.D. holders before 1991).
* Knowledge of computerization of library.
* Pass in NET/SLET (unless exempted due to Ph.D. as per UGC regulations).
* Probation: Two years for direct recruits.
* Reservation of Appointments: Direct recruitment follows reservation rules per Tamil Nadu regulations.
**Impact Analysis**
**Existing Physical Training Instructors in Tamil Nadu Technical Educational Subordinate Service**
* **Impact:** Provides an opportunity for promotion to the post of Director of Physical Education in Government Engineering Colleges via transfer.
* **Action Required:** Assess qualifications and eligibility for transfer.
**Potential Applicants for Direct Recruitment (All Positions)**
* **Impact:** Defines eligibility criteria and application requirements for direct recruitment to the posts of Director of Physical Education and College Librarian in Government Engineering Colleges and Polytechnic Colleges.
* **Action Required:** Review the age and educational qualifications to ensure they meet the specified criteria before applying for open positions.
**Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission**
* **Impact:** Designated as the agency responsible for conducting direct recruitment for all positions mentioned in the document.
* **Action Required:** Ensure recruitment processes are aligned with the rules defined in the document.
**Director of Technical Education**
* **Impact:** Authority for all transfers and postings to the relevant posts.
* **Action Required:** Ensure transfers and postings are aligned with the rules defined in the document.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Educational Service: A service within the government of Tamil Nadu, relevant to the service rules outlined in the document.
Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Service Rules: A set of rules that are referenced to determine reservation policies.
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016): A Tamil Nadu Act referenced regarding service conditions for government employees.
Higher Education Department (Tamil Nadu): The department responsible for issuing the ad hoc rules regarding Director of Physical Education and College Librarian positions in Government Engineering and Polytechnic Colleges and Special Institutions.
University Grants Commission (UGC): The UGC's standards and regulations are referenced regarding qualifications, NET/SLET exemptions for Ph.D. holders, and physical fitness tests.