A job recruitment notification has been issued for various positions at the Arulmigu Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Egmore, Chennai under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE), Tamil Nadu Government.
🔹 Available Vacancies: 10 Posts
Posts Include:
Melakuzhu (Temple Musician) – 1
Paricharagar (Cook/Helper for temple offerings)
Office Assistant
Adhyabagam (Religious Instructor)
Day Watchman
Night Watchman (2 posts)
Thiruvilakku (Temple Lamp Assistant – 2 posts)
🔹 Educational Qualifications:
Basic Requirement for All: Must be able to read and write Tamil.
Melakuzhu: Certified training in traditional temple music (Government/Religious music school).
Paricharagar:
Knowledge of Tamil reading/writing.
Experience in preparing temple Naivedyam (offerings) and Prasadam.
Familiarity with temple customs and rituals.
Office Assistant: Must have passed at least 8th standard.
Adhyabagam: Must be trained in Agama or Vedha from a recognized institution (3 years of study).
Watchman and Thiruvilakku Staff: Tamil reading and writing is sufficient.
🔹 Salary:
Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of ₹48,000, depending on the post and government pay norms.
🔹 Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 18 to 45 years (as on 10.05.2025).
Must be a Hindu with faith in the religion.
Clean criminal record (Police clearance certificate required).
Physically fit (Physical fitness certificate required at joining).
🔹 How to Apply:
Application Forms can be obtained in person at the temple office from 10.05.2025 to 09.06.2025 during office hours.
The completed application form must be submitted by 5:45 PM on 09.06.2025 to the temple office.
Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
Any corrections or updates will be published only on the official HR&CE website.
🔗 Official Notification PDF: HRCE Website – Notification Link
🔹 Documents Required:
Copies of educational certificates
Aadhaar, Voter ID, and family card (Ration card)
Age proof (TC or DOB certificate)
All documents should be attested by a Gazetted Officer
🔹 Additional Notes:
No direct interview is mentioned; selection may be based on eligibility and documentation.
Selected candidates may be transferred to sub-temples under the same administration.
Shifts for watchmen will operate on a rotational basis.
✅ Summary:
This is a great opportunity for those with basic Tamil literacy and traditional knowledge or interest in temple services to work in a respected government-administered temple in Chennai with good pay and job stability.
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