Job Description
The Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu, invites applications for the direct recruitment of Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and Assistant Professors (Pre-Law) in Government Law Colleges. Eligible candidates can apply online until 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2025.
Post Details and Pay Scales
1. Associate Professor
- Pay Scale: Academic Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,400 – Rs. 2,17,100)
2. Assistant Professor
- Pay Scale: Academic Level 11 (Rs. 68,900 – Rs. 2,05,500)
3. Assistant Professor (Pre-Law)
- Pay Scale: Academic Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400)
Important Dates
- Date of Notification: January 24, 2025
- Online Application Start Date: January 31, 2025
- Last Date for Submission: March 3, 2025
- Tentative Examination Date: May 11, 2025, onwards (OMR-based)

Vacancy Details
A. Shortfall Vacancies (2)
Assistant Professor:
- Criminal Law
- Labour Law
B. Backlog Vacancies (35)
Assistant Professor (16):
- Property Law
- Crime and Torts
- Criminal Law
- Labour Law
- Environmental Law
- Administrative Law
- Taxation Law
Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) (19):
- English
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Economics
C. Current Vacancies
Associate Professor (8):
- Business Law
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
- Labour Law
- Administrative Law
- Constitutional Law
- International Law
- Environmental Law
Assistant Professor (46):
- International Law
- Business Law
- Law of Contracts
- Property Law
- Criminal Law
- Labour Law
- Human Rights Law
- Environmental Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Taxation Law
- Information Technology & Cyber Security Laws
- Family Law
Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) (41):
- English
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Economics
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025)
- Associate Professor: Maximum 45 years, with up to a 5-year relaxation for service in teaching positions.
- Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor (Pre-Law): Maximum 40 years. Up to 5 years of relaxation for teaching experience.
- Persons with Disabilities: Age concession up to 10 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Maximum age 53 years for Associate Professor; 48 years for Assistant Professor.
2. Educational Qualifications
Associate Professor:
- Master’s Degree in Law with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) from a recognized institution.
- Ph.D. in Law.
- Minimum 8 years of teaching or research experience.
- Seven publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals.
- NET/SLET/SET qualification unless exempted by a Ph.D. from a recognized institution.
Assistant Professor:
- Master’s Degree in Law with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) from a recognized institution.
- NET/SLET/SET qualification unless exempted by a Ph.D. from a recognized institution.
Assistant Professor (Pre-Law):
- Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline (English, Sociology, Political Science, Economics) with 55% marks.
- NET/SLET/SET qualification unless exempted by a Ph.D.
Application Process for Assistant Professor Recruitment by Teachers Recruitment Board:
- Visit the official website by clicking on the Apply Now button.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents, including educational certificates and proof of age.
- Submit the form before March 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Selection Process
- OMR-Based Written Examination (Tentative: May 11, 2025, onwards)
- Interview for shortlisted candidates
Key Instructions
- Ensure all information provided is accurate and complete.
- Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Reserved category candidates must provide valid proof of age relaxation or educational concessions.
- Official Notification: CLICK HERE
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