The Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board (TN TRB) has released the TN TRB Assistant Professor Notification 2025, announcing a total of 2708 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor. The interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can now fill out their application forms from 18th October 2025 onwards at the official website www.trb.tn.gov.in. Candidates who are willing to apply should not have completed 57 years of age as on 1st July 2025.
TN TRB Assistant Professor Notification 2025 Out
The TN TRB Assistant Professor Notification 2025 has been released for a total of 2708 Assistant Professor vacancies at the official website www.trb.tn.gov.in. Candidates must go through the detailed notification to know all the essential information regarding the TN TRB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025, like registration dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more. Below, we have provided a direct link to download the notification PDF.
TN TRB Assistant Professor Notification 2025 Overview
Candidates should not have completed 57 years of age as on 1st July 2025, and should hold a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks to apply. The selection of candidates who will be applying will be done on the basis of a 2-stage selection process that includes a written examination and an interview.
| TN TRB Assistant Professor Notification 2025 Summary | |
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board (TN TRB) |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Vacancies | 2708 |
| Notification No. | 04/2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 17th October to 10th November 2025 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 57 years |
| Selection Process | Written Examination Interview |
| Official Website | www.trb.tn.gov.in |
TN TRB Assistant Professor 2025 Important Dates
The TN TRB Assistant Professor Notification 2025 has been released on 17th October 2025 with the complete schedule. The online application process has started from 17th October 2025 onwards, and the last date to apply online is 10th November 2025. The exam has been tentatively scheduled for 20th December 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Date of Notification | 17th October 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 17th October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th November 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 11th to 13th November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 20th December 2025 (Tentative) |
TN TRB Assistant Professor Vacancy 2025
A total of 2708 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor in Government Arts & Science Colleges and Government Colleges of Education have been released by the Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board through the TN TRB Assistant Professor 2025 Notification.
| Post | Post Code | Total Vacancies |
| Assistant Professor | 25ASC | 2708 |
TN TRB Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2025
Before submitting the application forms under TN TRB Recruitment 2025, candidates must go through the detailed notification pdf to ensure their eligibility for Assistant Professor posts. Check the required eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit given below.
Educational Qualification
The educational Qualification criteria is as follows.
- Candidates who are willing to apply should hold a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- NET/SLET/SET qualification mandatory (Ph.D. holders exempted as per UGC regulations)
Age Limit (As on 01/07/2025)
Candidates who are willing to apply for the Assistant Professor post should not have completed 57 years of Age as on 1st July 2025 to be eligible. The age relaxation is applicable as per the Tamil Nadu Government norms for reserved category candidates.
TN TRB Assistant Professor Application Form 2025
The candidates who are willing to apply for the 2708 Assistant Professor vacancies can now start submitting their application forms from 17th October 2025 onwards at the Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board official website www.trb.tn.gov.in. For the convenience of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online.
TN TRB Assistant Professor Application Fee 2025
Before submitting the application forms, candidates have to pay a mandatory application fee using any online payment method. The relaxation in the application fee is also provided to the reserved category candidates. The TN TRB Assistant Professor Application Fee 2025 is as follows.
- For SC/SCA/STÂ category and differently abled candidates: Rs. 300
- For other category candidates: Rs. 600
Note: THE CANDIDATES WHO HAD ALREADY APPLIED AND PAID THE FEES EARLIER IN RESPONSE TO THE NOTIFICATION NO.12/2019, DATED: 28.08.2019 AND 04.10.2019, AND NOTIFICATION No.02/2024, DATED: 14.03.2024, HAVE TO APPLY AGAIN, BUT THEY ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE PAYMENT OF FEES.
Steps to Apply for TN TRB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications for the TN TRB Recruitment 2025 through the official website of the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board, www.trb.tn.gov.in. Candidates can do so by following the simple steps given below.
- Visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board (TN TRB), i.e., https://www.trb.tn.gov.in/.
- On the homepage, click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab under the important links section.
- Search for ‘Direct Recruitment of Assistant Professor in Government Arts & Science Colleges and Government Colleges of Education-2025’ from the screen and click on the ‘Apply Now’ link in front of the recruitment.
- Start filling out the application form with the required details.
- Submit the documents within the prescribed size and dimensions.
- Pay the required application fee through online mode and submit the application form before the last date.
- Submit the application form and download it for future reference.
TN TRB Assistant Professor Selection Process 2025
The candidates who will be applying for the post of Assistant Professor have to go through a 2 stage selection process. The selection process will include a written examination and an interview. The candidates who will be declared qualified in both stages will be selected for the post.
- Written Examination
- Interview
TN TRB Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2025
- Compulsory Tamil Paper – 50 marks (qualifying paper, not included for ranking).
Procedure for exemption for differently-abled candidates as per G.O.(Ms.) No.49, dated 23.05.2022. - Written Examination and Multiple Choice Question (MCQ):
Total Marks: 200
Experience & Interview: 30 Marks (15 + 15) - Part B of Paper I and Paper II will be evaluated only if the candidate scores a minimum of 40% marks in Part A (Compulsory Tamil Qualifying Paper).
| Description | Duration | No. of Questions | Each Question Carries | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper – I (PG Standard) • Part A – Compulsory Tamil • Part B – Selected Subject | 3 Hours (Forenoon) | 150 MCQs Part A – 30 Qs Part B – 120 Qs | 1.5 Marks | 150 |
| Paper – II (Descriptive Type on General Topics)** | 1 Hour (Afternoon) | One essay question (out of 5, max 300 words) | – | 50 |
| Experience | – | – | – | 15 |
| Interview | – | – | – | 15 |
| Total | – | – | – | 230 Marks |
TN TRB Assistant Professor Salary 2025
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) offers an attractive salary package for the post of Assistant Professor under the Tamil Nadu Collegiate Educational Service. As per the official notification, the pay scale is Rs. 57,700 to 1,82,400 under Level 10 of the pay matrix.
This salary structure follows the 7th Pay Commission norms and includes several additional allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA) as per the rules of the Tamil Nadu Government.
