CUTN Recruitment 2026: The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) has announced a notification for the Personal Assistant/Senior Technical Assistant/Semi-Professional Assistant/Upper Division Clerk/Lab Assistant/Lower Division Clerk/Hindi Typist/Multi-Tasking Staff posts. There are 13 vacancies available for this job. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/B.Lib.I.Sc/MCA/M.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc/ITI/10th/Any Degree qualifications are eligible to apply for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply before 21 January 2026. The eligibility criteria and educational qualifications for CUTN Jobs are explained below. Interested candidates can also try NPCIL Careers.
CUTN Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Company Name | Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) |
| Job Role | Personal Assistant/Senior Technical Assistant/Semi-Professional Assistant/Upper Division Clerk/Lab Assistant/Lower Division Clerk/Hindi Typist/Multi-Tasking Staff |
| Job category | TN Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/B.Lib.I.Sc/MCA/M.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc/ITI/10th/Any Degree |
| Experience | 0 – 2 years |
| Total post | 13 Posts |
| Pay Level | Pay Level 1 – 6 |
| Job Location | Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu) |
| Last Date | 21 January 2026 |
| Official Website | https://cutn.ac.in/ |
Detailed Eligibility for CUTN Careers 2026:
Educational Qualifications:
Personal Assistant
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute/University
- Proficiency in Stenography in English/Hindi with minimum speed of 100 wpm.
- Proficiency in Typing in English or Hindi with minimum speed of 35/30 wpm respectively.
- Knowledge of Computer Applications.
- Two years of experience as a stenographer, or the equivalent, in Central State Government Organizations, University Research Institutions, Central/State Autonomous Institutions, or reputable private institutions with a 200-crore turnover.
- Proficiency in English and good communication skills.
- Skill Test Norms on Computer: Dictation: 10 minutes @100 wpm, Transcription : 40 Minutes English/55 Minutes Hindi.
Senior Technical Assistant (Computer)
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/Electronics Engineering. OR M.C.A/M.Sc. in Computer Science.
- Two years of programming experience in several languages, including Java, C, and C++ etc. databases: MySQL/ORACLE with PHP etc.Foundations and practices under WINDOWS/LINUX/UNIX platforms from a recognized Public/PSU/Private organization.
Semi-Professional Assistant
- Master’s Degree in Library Science and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) from any Accredited University/Institution. OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library/Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) from an Accredited Institute/University with two years concerned experience in a University/ Research Establishment/Central/State Govt./ PSU Autonomous Institutions.
Upper Division Clerk
- A Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized Institute/University.
- Two Year experience as LDC/ Equivalent posts in University/Research Establishment/ Central State Govt./ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies or equivalent pay package in the reputed Private Companies/ Corporate Banks with a minimum Annual Turnover atleast Rs.200/- Crores or more.
Laboratory Assistant
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Microbiology from a recognized Institute/University
- Two years of experience operating and maintaining complex scientific equipment in a lab. Experience at a university, research facility, central or state government, PSU, or other autonomous bodies, or in a reputable private company with an annual revenue of at least Rs. 200 crores, is required.
Lower Division Clerk
- Graduate from any Accredited Institute/University.
- Hindi typing at 30 wpm or English typing at 35 wpm (35 wpm and 30 wpm equivalent to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of five key depressions for each assignment).
- Proficiency in Computer Operations.
Hindi Typist
- Graduate from any Accredited Institute/University.
- 30 words per minute in Hindi Typing speed.
- Knowledge of Computer Applications.
Multi-Tasking Staff
- 10th Pass from a recognised Board OR ITI Pass
Age Limit (As on 21 January 2026):
- Personal Assistant: 35 years
- Senior Technical Assistant (Computer): 35 years
- Semi Professional Assistant: 32 years
- Upper Division Clerk: 32 years
- Laboratory Assistant: 32 years
- Lower Division Clerk: 32 years
- Hindi Typist: 32 years
- Multi-Tasking Staff: 32 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 05 years
- OBC: 03 years
- Meritorious Sports Person: 05 years
- CUTN employees with a minimum three years of service: 10 years (including all other age relaxation applicable)
- Persons with disabilities: 10 years (15 years for SC/ST candidates against SC/ST Posts and 13 years for OBC candidates against OBC Posts).
- Ex-Servicemen: Military Service plus 3 years (for all categories).
Salary Details:
- Personal Assistant: Pay Level-6
- Senior Technical Assistant (Computer): Pay Level-6
- Semi-Professional Assistant: Pay Level-5
- Upper Division Clerk: Pay Level-4
- Laboratory Assistant: Pay Level-4
- Lower Division Clerk: Pay Level-2
- Hindi Typist: Pay Level-2
- Multi-Tasking Staff: Pay Level-1
Total Vacancies: 13 Posts
- Personal Assistant: 01 Post
- Senior Technical Assistant (Computer): 01 Post
- Semi-Professional Assistant: 01 Post
- Upper Division Clerk: 02 Posts
- Laboratory Assistant: 01 Post
- Lower Division Clerk: 05 Posts
- Hindi Typist: 01 Post
- Multi-Tasking Staff: 01 Post
Selection Process of CUTN Vacancy:
- The selection process will based on written test at one or two stages, or Single Stage Test.
- A qualifying test (Paper I) consisting of the objective-type questions carrying 100 marks, and The Descriptive-type test (Paper II) carrying 100 marks.
- The minimum qualifying marks to be secured in Paper I shall be 40%, in case tests are conducted in two stages.
- The answer scripts of the candidates for the descriptive test shall be evaluated only in respect of those candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in Paper I.
- The candidates who secure 50% marks in Paper II shall be called for the skill test, wherever applicable [posts for which Skill tests are to be conducted will be notified separately].
- The marks allocated for the skill test shall be 50 and the minimum qualifying marks in the skill test shall be 25.
- The merit of the candidates shall be drawn based on the performance in Paper II (Descriptive test) or Single Stage Test only, subject to qualifying the skill test.
Application Fee:
- Fee exempted for SC/ST candidates
- For Others: Rs. 750/-
Mode of Payment: Through Online (SBI Collect)
How to Apply for CUTN Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 21 January 2026 (23.59 hrs). After successfully submitting the online e-application, the applicant shall take a printout of it, attach all relevant enclosures (Educational, Experience, Fee payment receipt, Reservation/Relaxation category Certificates, etc.,) and send it to the mentioned postal address on or before 28 January 2026.
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Postal Address:
The Joint Registrar,
Recruitment cell,
Central University of Tamil Nadu,
Neelakudi,
Thiruvarur – 610 005,
Tamil Nadu.
Note: Please write on the topleft side of the envelope ”Application for the post of ______”.
Important Dates:
- Opening of Online Portal: 01 January 2026
- Closing of Online Portal: 21 January 2026 (23.59 hrs)
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