Ammapettai Panchayat Union Erode Jeep Driver Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline - Recruitment 2026
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Important Dates - Ammapettai Panchayat Union Jeep Driver Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Official Notification Release Date	22nd January 2026
Application Form Availability	From 22nd January 2026
Application Submission Start Date	22nd January 2026
Last Date for Application Submission	6th February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Scrutiny of Applications	7th February - 15th February 2026 (Tentative)
Eligible Candidates List Publication	To be announced on official website/notice board
Document Verification Date	Will be intimated to eligible candidates
Practical Driving Test Date	To be notified separately
Written Test / Knowledge Test (if any)	To be announced
Personal Interview Date	Will be communicated individually
Final Merit List Declaration	After completion of all selection stages
Medical Fitness Test	For finally selected candidates
Appointment Order Issuance	After medical fitness clearance

Where to Check Updates:

• Official Website: Erode District Website - erode.nic.in
• Physical Notice Board: Ammapettai Panchayat Union Office
• Block Development Office: BDO Office, Ammapettai
• District Collectorate: Erode District Collector Office notice boards

Communication with Candidates:

• Shortlisted candidates will be informed through registered post or phone call
• Candidates should provide active mobile number and correct address in application
• Driving test and interview dates will be intimated at least 7 days in advance
• Keep checking official notice boards and website regularly

Important Reminders:

• Applications must reach before deadline; late applications not accepted
• Incomplete applications will be rejected without intimation
• No reminder will be sent to complete pending applications
• Keep acknowledgment receipt safe for future reference
• Bring original documents on the day of document verification

Application Fee Details

No Application Fee Required

Ammapettai Panchayat Union, Erode has NOT specified any application fee for this Jeep Driver recruitment. Candidates can apply FREE OF COST without paying any fee.

Cost-Free Application Benefits

Zero Payment Required:

• No examination fee
• No processing charges
• No administrative fee
• No demand draft or cheque required
• All candidates eligible to apply without financial burden

Inclusive Recruitment Policy:

• Removes financial barriers for economically weaker candidates
• Encourages maximum participation from eligible applicants
• Aligns with government's social welfare objectives
• Ensures merit-based selection without monetary discrimination

Minimal Incidental Costs

While the application itself is free, candidates may incur small expenses for:

Item	Approximate Cost
Photocopying documents (certificates, licenses)	Rs. 50 - Rs. 100
Passport-size photographs (4-6 copies)	Rs. 30 - Rs. 60
Postal charges (if sending by post)	Rs. 50 - Rs. 100
Travel to Panchayat Union office (if submitting in person)	Variable
Self-attestation (no cost, candidates attest themselves)	Free

Fraud Prevention and Advisory

Official Warning:

• Ammapettai Panchayat Union does NOT charge any fee for recruitment
• No middlemen or agents are authorized to collect money
• Selection is purely merit-based through transparent process
• Beware of fraudulent persons claiming to facilitate selection for payment
• Do not pay money to anyone promising job guarantee
• Report suspicious activities to Block Development Officer, Ammapettai

Legitimate Expenses Only:

• Pay only for official document procurement (like community certificates from Tahsildar office)
• Government fees for driving license renewal (if expired) through RTO only
• Medical fitness test fees (if required) at government hospitals
• Never pay for "question papers" or "inside information"

Contact for Verification:

If anyone asks for payment claiming to be from Panchayat Union, verify by contacting:

• Block Development Officer, Ammapettai Panchayat Union
• District Collector Office, Erode
• Tamil Nadu Vigilance Department for complaints

Age Limit for Ammapettai Panchayat Union Jeep Driver Recruitment

Age Criteria (as on 01.07.2025):

• Minimum Age: 18 years (must have attained legal age of employment)
• Maximum Age: 37 years for SCA(G) category candidates
• Age will be calculated as on 1st July 2025
• Candidates born between 02.07.1988 and 01.07.2007 are eligible (for general category)

Note on SCA(G) Category:

SCA(G) refers to Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyars (General), a subcategory within SC reservation in Tamil Nadu. The age limit of 18-37 years specifically applies to this category. Other category candidates should refer to their respective age limits as per government norms.

Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories

Category	Age Relaxation	Maximum Age After Relaxation
SC/ST Candidates	5 years	Up to 42 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years	Up to 40 years
MBC/DNC (Non-Creamy Layer)	5 years	Up to 42 years
BC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years	Up to 40 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	10 years	Up to 47 years
PwD + SC/ST	15 years (cumulative)	Up to 52 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per service period + 3 years	Variable based on service
Destitute Widows	10 years	Up to 47 years

Important Age-Related Instructions

Documentary Evidence Required:

• Birth Certificate issued by competent authority, OR
• SSLC/8th Standard Certificate with Date of Birth, OR
• School Transfer Certificate mentioning Date of Birth, OR
• Any other government-issued document with verified Date of Birth

Age Proof Guidelines:

• Date of Birth mentioned in different certificates should match
• Any discrepancy in DOB will lead to rejection
• Date of Birth once recorded cannot be changed later
• Court affidavits for DOB correction are generally not accepted
• Only the earliest valid document will be considered for age verification

Age Relaxation Certificate Requirements:

• Candidates claiming age relaxation must submit valid community certificates
• Community certificates should be issued by Tahsildar or higher revenue authority
• OBC/MBC/BC certificates must specifically mention "Non-Creamy Layer" clause
• Disability certificates from authorized medical board (minimum 40% disability)
• Ex-servicemen discharge certificate from appropriate authority
• Destitute widow certificate from competent authority

Special Age Considerations:

• Candidates who have already served in government are subject to different age norms
• Temporary/casual workers in government may get additional relaxation
• Upper age limit is strict; over-age candidates' applications will be rejected
• Age relaxation is not automatic; valid certificates must be produced