G.O. (Ms.) No. 204, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Assistant Engineer Qualifications Amendment
The Housing and Urban Development [HBI(1)] Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 204 on 14 November 2024, approving amendments to the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Service Regulations, 1969, with an effective date of 1 January 2025. The amendments revise the qualifications, recruitment methods, promotion routes and pay level for Tamil Nadu Housing Board Assistant Engineers in the civil and electrical disciplines. They do not change property ownership, allotment, land use or housing scheme rules.
What the amendment does
G.O. (Ms.) No. 204 of the Housing and Urban Development [HBI(1)] Department amends Appendix A of the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Service Regulations, 1969. The Governor of Tamil Nadu approved and confirmed the amendments under the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Act, 1961.
The amendment replaces the entries for Assistant Engineers in the State Housing Board Engineering Officer's Service. It creates separate entries for Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Engineer (Electrical).
Assistant Engineer (Civil)
The amended Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Service Regulations prescribe the following for Assistant Engineer (Civil):
- A B.E. degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification.
- Alternatively, a pass in Sections A and B of the Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations under Civil Engineering.
- Appointment by direct recruitment or promotion.
- Promotion is from Technical Assistant (Civil), provided the employee has the qualification required for direct recruitment.
- Direct recruitment and promotion are to follow a ratio of 3:1.
- The pay is Rs. 37,700 to Rs. 1,38,500, Level 20.
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
The amended Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Service Regulations prescribe the following for Assistant Engineer (Electrical):
- A B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification.
- Alternatively, a pass in Sections A and B of the Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations under Electrical Engineering.
- Appointment by direct recruitment or promotion.
- Promotion is from Technical Assistant (Electrical), provided the employee has the qualification required for direct recruitment.
- Direct recruitment and promotion are to follow a ratio of 3:1.
- The pay is Rs. 37,700 to Rs. 1,38,500, Level 20.
Who is affected
G.O. (Ms.) No. 204 primarily affects applicants for Tamil Nadu Housing Board Assistant Engineer posts and Technical Assistants seeking promotion. Property buyers, owners and allottees are not directly affected because the document contains no changes to title, allotment, pricing, construction approval, land use or property transfer requirements.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 204 affect my Tamil Nadu Housing Board property or allotment?
No direct property or allotment change is stated. The document only amends service qualifications, recruitment, promotion and pay provisions for Assistant Engineers.
Can a Technical Assistant be promoted as an Assistant Engineer?
Yes. A Technical Assistant in the relevant civil or electrical discipline may be promoted if they hold the qualification prescribed for direct recruitment.
What is the recruitment ratio for Assistant Engineers?
The ratio between direct recruitment and promotion from Technical Assistant posts is 3:1 for both civil and electrical Assistant Engineers.
Is the Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers qualification accepted?
Yes. A pass in Sections A and B of the Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations in the relevant civil or electrical discipline is accepted.
