Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Tamil Nadu is recruiting for 132 vacancies for the posts of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Assistant Professor (Pre-Law). This recruitment drive is for regular positions in Government Law Colleges across Tamil Nadu. The notification was released on 24/01/2025. Interested candidates can apply online from 31/01/2025, and the last date to apply is 03/03/2025. Only candidates from Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply for these positions.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Teachers Recruitment Board Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) |
| Advt No. | 01/2025 |
| Nature of Job | Regular |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Vacancies | 132 |
| Salary | Rs.57,700 - 2,17,100/- |
| Applicant Eligible From | Tamil Nadu |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
Post Details
| Sl.No | Name of the Post & Scale of Pay | Service | Post Code | Total No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Academic Level 13A (Scale of Pay Rs.1,31,400-2,17,100) |
AO 25 | 8 | |
| 2. |
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Academic Level 11 (Scale of Pay Rs.68,900-2,05,500) |
Tamil Nadu Legal Educational Service |
LC 25 | 64 |
| 3. |
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Pre-Law) Academic Level 10 (Scale of Pay Rs.57,700-1,82,400) |
PL 25 | 60 | |
| Total | 132* | |||
Age Eligibility
The age eligibility for the post of Associate Professor is between 18 to 45 years as on 01/07/2025. For the posts of Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor (Pre-Law), the age limit is between 18 to 40 years as on 01/07/2025. There is a relaxation of 5 years for candidates having experience in teaching in law college.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Persons with benchmark disability | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | For Associate Professor - 53 years For Assistant Professor & Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) - 48 years |
Exam Fee
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs. 600/- |
| SC, SCA, ST, Differently abled persons | Rs. 300/- |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Master's Degree in Law with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or equivalent grade. Ph.D. Degree in Law. Minimum eight years of teaching experience and/or research experience. Minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals. Qualified in National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET) or accredited Test. |
| Assistant Professor | Masters Degree in Law with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST). Qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET) or accredited Test. |
| Assistant Professor (Pre - Law) | M.A. Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or equivalent grade. Qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET) or accredited test in the subject concerned. |
Selection Process
| Steps | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Compulsory Tamil Language Eligibility Test (Qualifying Test) It will be an objective type test with 30 questions for 50 marks. Duration: 30 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (20 Marks). |
| Stage 2 | Written Examination (Main Subject) Single paper with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). For Associate Professor and Assistant Professor subjects it will be set in English only. For Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) subjects (Sociology, Political Science, and Economics) it will be set in Bi-Lingual (English and Tamil). Exam Duration: 3 hours. Total Marks: 175. The minimum qualifying marks vary based on category: For BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA & ST it is 35% for Associate Professor & 30% for Assistant Professor & Assistant Professor (Pre-Law). For General Category it is 45% for Associate Professor & 40% for Assistant Professor & Assistant Professor (Pre-Law). |
| Stage 3 | Evaluation and Award of Research score by the Committee (only for Associate Professor) |
| Stage 4 | Verification of Original Documents followed by Interview. Based on results, qualified candidates will be called for document verification followed by an interview. Candidates called for interview will be twice the number of vacancies. If vacancies are less than five, three times the number of vacancies will be called. Interview marks: 25. |
How to Apply
- Candidates should apply online through the Teachers Recruitment Board's website: Apply Here.
- The application process is entirely online. No other mode of application will be entertained.
- Applicants must have a valid e-mail ID and mobile number for registration. All future communications will be sent to the registered e-mail ID.
- Applicants can submit a maximum of 2 applications for Associate Professor in any 2 given subjects, provided they have 8 years of experience in each subject.
- For Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor (Pre-Law), candidates should restrict their applications to only 2 posts. Either 2 Law subjects or 2 Pre-Law subjects or 1 Law and 1 Pre-Law.
- Submit a separate application for each post with separate fees.
- Upload evidence for claims made in the application at the time of online application.
- Fill in all particulars in the online application carefully. No modifications are allowed after the last date.
- Incomplete or defective applications will be summarily rejected.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 31/01/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 03/03/2025 |
| Payment of Application Fees | 03/03/2025 |
| Date of Examination (OMR Based) (Tentative) | 11/05/2025 Onwards |
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for TRB Tamil Nadu Recruitment 2025?The last date to apply is 03/03/2025.
- How many vacancies are there?There are a total of 132 vacancies.
- What posts are available?The available posts are Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Assistant Professor (Pre-Law).
- Where is the job location?The job location is Tamil Nadu.