Date: 2017-12-20Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TAMIL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT - Adhoc Rules for the Temporary Post of Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity) in the Information Wing of the Tamil Development and Information Department
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated December 20, 2017, outlines the ad hoc rules for the temporary post of Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity) within the Information Wing of the Tamil Development and Information Department. The rules are effective from August 18, 2017. It defines the qualifications, method of appointment, and other service conditions for the post.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Scope and Application:**
* These ad hoc rules apply to the temporary posts of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) in the Information Wing of the Tamil Development and Information Department.
* The Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016 and Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Services apply, subject to the modifications specified in these rules.
* **Post Classification and Appointment:**
* The post constitutes a distinct class in the said service.
* Appointments can be made via direct recruitment, promotion, or transfer from the post of Reporter from Tamilarasu Office.
* Pattern of Appointment: Out of every 10 vacancies:
* Direct Recruitment: 5
* Promotion: 4 (Cinema Operator, Journal Assistant, Mono Keyboard Operator, Photo Type Setting Operator)
* Transfer from the post of Reporter from Tamilarasu Office: 1
* **Authority and Reservation:**
* The Director of Information and Public Relations is the appointing authority.
* Reservation of appointment as per Section 27 of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016 applies to direct recruitment.
* **Qualifications:**
* **Age (Direct Recruitment):** Must not have completed 30 years of age on July 1st of the selection year.
* **Educational/Experience for Direct Recruitment:**
* Bachelor's Degree from a UGC recognized university.
* Minimum two years of Public Relations experience.
* Knowledge of Computer and Typewriting (Tamil and English preferable).
* **Educational/Experience for Promotion:**
* Bachelor's Degree from a UGC recognized university.
* Minimum four years experience in the respective category (Cinema Operator, Journal Assistant, Mono Keyboard Operator, Photo Type Setting Operator).
* Knowledge of Computer and Typewriting (Tamil and English preferable).
* **Educational/Experience for Transfer:**
* Bachelor's Degree from a UGC recognized university.
* Minimum two years of Public Relations experience.
* Knowledge of Computer and Typewriting (Tamil and English preferable).
* **Probation and Pay:**
* Direct recruits are on probation for two years of duty within a three-year period.
* Recruits by transfer are on probation for one year of duty within a two-year period.
* The monthly pay scale for the post is Rs. 35600-112800.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Development and Information Department**
* **Impact:** New rules for staffing the Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity) post are established.
* **Action Required:** Implement the new ad hoc rules for recruitment, promotion, and transfers.
**Candidates for Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity) Post**
* **Impact:** The document defines the eligibility criteria and selection process for the position.
* **Action Required:** Review qualifications and prepare accordingly based on whether applying for direct recruitment, promotion or transfer.
**Incumbent Staff (Cinema Operator, Journal Assistant, Mono Keyboard Operator, Photo Type Setting Operator, and Reporter from Tamilarasu Office)**
* **Impact:** Creates promotional and transfer opportunities to the post of Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity).
* **Action Required:** Review eligibility criteria for promotion or transfer and prepare accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016: Governs service conditions for Tamil Nadu government employees, referenced for applying reservation rules to direct recruitment.
Tamil Development and Information Department: The primary department responsible for administering the rules for the Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) position.
Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity): The specific temporary position for which ad hoc rules are being established in the Information Wing of the Tamil Development and Information Department.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: The constitutional article providing the powers to Governor of Tamil Nadu to create these rules.