**Executive Summary**
This document, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on December 20, 2017, outlines the ad hoc rules for the temporary post of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) in the Information Wing of the Tamil Development and Information Department. The rules came into effect on August 18, 2017. It covers eligibility, appointment, qualifications, probation, and pay scale for the position.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Scope and Application:**
* The rules apply to temporary positions of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity).
* Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 and Special Rules apply with specified modifications.
* **Post Constitution:**
* The position constitutes a distinct class of service.
* **Appointment and Rotation:**
* Appointment can be made by direct recruitment, promotion, or transfer.
* Rotation pattern:
* Vacancies are filled in a 10-point rotation.
* The pattern includes direct recruitment, promotion from Cinema Operator, Journal Assistant, Mono Keyboard Operator, Photo Type Setting Operator, and transfer from Reporter at Tamilarasu Office.
* **Appointing Authority:**
* The Director of Information and Public Relations is the appointing authority.
* **Reservation of Appointment:**
* Reservation rules as per Section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016 apply to direct recruitment.
* **Qualifications:**
* **Age:** Applicants for direct recruitment must not have completed 30 years of age on the first day of July of the year of selection.
* **Other Qualifications:**
* **Direct Recruitment:**
* Must hold a Bachelor's Degree recognized by the UGC.
* Must have experience in Public Relations for at least two years.
* Knowledge of Computer and Typewriting in Tamil and English is preferable.
* **Promotion:**
* Must hold a Bachelor's Degree recognized by the UGC.
* Must have at least four years of experience in the respective feeder category.
* Knowledge of Computer and Typewriting in Tamil and English is preferable.
* **Transfer:**
* Must hold a Bachelor's Degree recognized by the UGC.
* Must have experience in Public Relations for at least four years.
* Knowledge of Computer and Typewriting in Tamil and English is preferable.
* **Probation:**
* Direct recruits are on probation for two years on duty within three years.
* Recruits via transfer are on probation for one year on duty within two years.
* **Pay:**
* The pay scale for the post is Rs. 35600-112800.
**Impact Analysis**
**Director of Information and Public Relations**
* **Impact:** Responsible for making appointments to the post.
* **Action Required:** Implement the specified appointment and rotation patterns and adhere to the outlined procedures.
**Existing Employees (Cinema Operator, Journal Assistant, Mono Keyboard Operator, Photo Type Setting Operator, Reporter in Tamilarasu Office)**
* **Impact:** Eligible for promotion or transfer to the post, provided they meet the specified qualifications.
* **Action Required:** Assess their eligibility and apply for the position through the appropriate channels.
**Direct Recruitment Candidates**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to apply for the position if they meet the age, educational, and experience criteria.
* **Action Required:** Ensure they meet all the required qualifications and apply for the post through the appropriate channels.
**Tamil Development and Information Department**
* **Impact:** Department will be staffed with Assistant Public Relations Officers (Publicity) adhering to these rules.
* **Action Required:** Ensure that all recruitment and promotion processes align with the outlined ad hoc rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016: Act governing conditions of service for Tamil Nadu government employees, referenced for direct recruitment rules.
Tamil Development and Information Department: Department responsible for issuing the ad hoc rules related to the Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity).
Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity): Temporary post subject to the ad hoc rules outlined in the gazette notification.
Part III-Section 1(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette that publishes service rules.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is printed and published.