Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Recruitment 2026

Arulmigu Thyagaraja Swamy Temple, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, functioning under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, invites applications from eligible and dedicated candidates for various temple service and administrative positions. This recruitment offers an opportunity to serve in a prestigious historic temple while contributing to its daily operations and spiritual services.

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2. Required Post Details

Total Vacancies: 10 Posts

Qualifications

• Junior Assistant: Must have passed 10th Standard (SSLC)

• Collection Clerk: Must have passed 10th Standard (SSLC)

• Office Assistant: Must have passed 8th Standard

• Watchman (Kavalar): Ability to read and write Tamil; minimum 3-year study certificate from Agama School or Veda Patasala

• Veda Parayanam: Ability to read and write Tamil; minimum 3-year certificate from Agama School or Veda Patasala

• Assistant Cook (Swayambagam): Ability to read and write Tamil with knowledge of preparing temple food offerings (Prasadam and Neivedhyam) as per traditional practices

Salary Details

The selected candidates will receive monthly salaries as per Tamil Nadu Government norms:

• Junior Assistant: ₹18,500 – ₹58,600

• Collection Clerk: ₹18,500 – ₹58,600

• Office Assistant: ₹15,900 – ₹50,400

• Watchman (Kavalar): ₹15,900 – ₹50,400

• Veda Parayanam: ₹15,700 – ₹50,000

• Assistant Cook (Swayambagam): ₹10,000 – ₹31,500

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 45 Years

• Age relaxation applicable as per government rules

Application Fee

• No Application Fee

• Candidates can apply free of cost

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 31 December 2025

• Last Date to Apply: 30 January 2026 (before 5:45 PM)

Process

Eligible candidates must apply offline by following the steps below:

1. Obtain the prescribed application form from the temple office or the HR&CE department notification.

2. Fill in the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and post-related details.

3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as educational certificates, age proof, community certificate (if applicable), and identity proof.

4. Submit the completed application either in person or by post to the address mentioned in the official notification before the last date.