**Executive Summary**
This document is a publication of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 8, 2017. It contains notifications by the government regarding amendments to service rules. These amendments pertain to the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service and the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service. The amendments for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service are effective from February 11, 2014, while amendments to the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service are effective from August 5, 2014.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service (Law Department)**
* **Addition of Class:** Adds "CLASS-III Translation Officer and Translator in the Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department." to the Special Rules.
* **Constitution:** Defines the Class-III as consisting of Translation Officer (Category 1) and Translator (Category 2).
* **Appointment Methods:** Specifies the methods of appointment for Translation Officer as:
* Direct recruitment.
* Promotion from Category 2.
* Recruitment by transfer from any other service.
* Specifies the methods of appointment for Translator as:
* Direct recruitment.
* Recruitment by transfer from any other service.
* **Age Qualification:** Sets the maximum age for direct recruitment at 30 years on the first day of July of the year of selection.
* **Other Qualifications:** Details specific educational qualifications and experience requirements for each category and method of appointment. Includes B.L. Degree, Master's Degree in Tamil, Proficiency in Tamil, and relevant translation experience.
* **Appointing Authority:** Specifies the Secretary to Government in the Law Department as the appointing authority.
* **Probation:** Sets probation periods for direct recruits (2 years) and recruits by transfer (1 year).
* **Pay Scale:** Defines the pay band and Grade Pay for Translation Officer (Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400) and Translator (Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600).
* **Annual List and Crucial Date:** States that a list of approved candidates shall be prepared annually, with the crucial date for acquiring prescribed qualifications being July 1st of every year.
* **Reservation of Appointments:** Indicates that the rule relating to reservation of appointments applies to direct recruitment.
* **Amendment to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service (Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department)**
* **Direct Recruitment Modification:** Modifies the process for direct recruitment, requiring notification of vacancies through Employment Exchanges and advertisements in at least two vernacular newspapers with wide circulation in the district. Selections are to be made by a Selection Committee constituted by the District Collector, following prescribed government procedures.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Candidates seeking positions as Translation Officers and Translators in the Official Language (Legislative) Wing of the Law Department.
**Impact:** Candidates now have clearly defined qualifications, appointment methods, and age criteria to meet. They will be subject to the defined probation and pay scales upon successful appointment.
**Action Required:** Candidates need to ensure they meet the specified qualifications (educational background, experience, and age) before applying for these positions. They should be aware of the appointment methods and probation periods.
**Stakeholder:** Candidates seeking positions in the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service.
**Impact:** Direct recruitment processes are altered to include wider notification through Employment Exchanges and vernacular newspapers, emphasizing local reach.
**Action Required:** Candidates should monitor local employment exchanges and vernacular newspapers for job postings.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service: The document amends the Special Rules for this service.
Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service: The document amends the Special Rules for this service.
Part III-Section 1(b): Part and section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette containing service rules.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Article providing powers to make rules regulating recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State.
Law Department: Department responsible for the amendments to the special rules for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service.