**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated December 10, 2025, re-issuing the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service, specifically concerning the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries, and Fishermen Welfare Department. The notification modifies the rules related to the Deputy Director of Fisheries (Administration) and Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration) positions. The annual list of approved candidates for appointment to categories by promotion and recruitment by transfer, the crucial date on which the candidate should be qualified shall be the first September of every year.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment of Headings:**
* The heading "Class XLVI-Personal Assistant in Fisheries Department" is replaced with "Class XLVI-Deputy Director of Fisheries (Administration) and Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration) in Fisheries Department."
* **Service Composition:**
* The service comprises two categories: Deputy Director of Fisheries (Administration) (Category 1) and Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration) (Category 2).
* **Appointment Methods:**
* Deputy Director of Fisheries (Administration) is appointed by promotion from Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration).
* Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration) is appointed by recruitment by transfer from Superintendents in Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department.
* **Appointing Authority**
* Government is the appointing authority for Deputy Director of Fisheries (Administration)
* Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare is the Appointing Authority for Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration).
* **Qualifications:**
* For Deputy Director of Fisheries (Administration): Must have one year of service as Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration).
* For Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration): Must possess a degree from a recognized University and have passed the account test for Executive Officers.
* **Probation:**
* Individuals appointed as Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration) through recruitment by transfer will be on probation for one year on duty within two years.
* **Savings Clause:**
* The re-issued rules do not adversely affect the interests of current post holders.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Current Assistant Directors of Fisheries (Administration)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity for promotion to Deputy Director of Fisheries (Administration).
* **Action Required:** Ensure they meet the one-year service requirement as Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration).
**Stakeholder: Superintendents in Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department**
* **Impact:** Opportunity for appointment as Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration) through recruitment by transfer.
* **Action Required:** Ensure they possess the required degree and have passed the account test for Executive Officers. Prepare for potential transfer if selected.
**Stakeholder: Government / Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing the appointment and promotion processes for these positions.
* **Action Required:** Implement the new rules and ensure appointments are made according to the prescribed methods and qualifications.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu General Service: Special rules governing the conditions of service for various posts under the Tamil Nadu government, reissued and amended in this notification.
Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department: The Tamil Nadu government department responsible for the re-issuance of rules related to the Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Fisheries.
Deputy Director of Fisheries (Administration): A post in the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department that this notification provides service rule updates for.
Assistant Director of Fisheries (Administration): A post in the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department that this notification provides service rule updates for.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.