The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) has officially released the Hall Ticket for the Direct Recruitment of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) in Government Law Colleges – 2025.
Candidates who have successfully applied can now download their hall ticket from the official website www.trb.tn.gov.in to appear for the OMR-based examination scheduled between 19th and 24th November 2025.
Overview of TN TRB Law College Recruitment 2025
| Post | Academic Level | Pay Scale | Vacancy |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 | 8 |
| Assistant Professor | Level 11 | ₹68,900 – ₹2,05,500 | 64 |
| Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) | Level 10 | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 | 60 |
| Total Vacancies | 132 |
A total of 132 vacancies have been announced across various disciplines in Government Law Colleges.
TN TRB Hall Ticket Download
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 24 January 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 March 2025 |
| Hall Ticket Released | October 2025 |
| Exam Dates (OMR Based) | 19 – 24 November 2025 |
All exam centres are located in Chennai. Candidates must refer to their hall ticket for detailed centre information.
Educational Qualifications
Associate Professor
- Master’s Degree in Law with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST)
- 8 years of teaching/research experience with 7 publications in UGC-listed journals
- Ph.D. in Law mandatory
- Must have NET/SLET/SET qualification (Ph.D. holders under UGC 2009/2016 norms exempted)
- Not eligible: Distance/Private/1-year LL.M. degree holders
Assistant Professor
- Master’s Degree in Law with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST)
- Must have NET/SLET/SET (Ph.D. as per UGC 2009/2016 norms exempted)
- Not eligible: Private, Distance, or One-year LL.M. holders
Specialization Mapping
- ML in Contracts → Business Law & Law of Contracts
- ML in Constitutional Law → Constitutional & International Law
- ML in Human Rights → Human Rights & Constitutional Law
- ML in Labour Law → Labour & Administrative Law
Assistant Professor (Pre-Law)
- M.A. in English / Sociology / Political Science / Economics with ≥55% marks (50% for SC/ST)
- Must have NET/SLET/SET (Ph.D. under UGC norms exempted)
- Not eligible: Distance mode, correspondence, or cross-major degrees
Candidates claiming equivalence must upload the relevant Government Orders (G.O.) issued before 24.01.2025.
Language Requirement & Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
Language Requirement
- Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Tamil.
- If not, they must pass the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil within two years of appointment.
- A Compulsory Tamil Language Paper is now part of the recruitment exam (minimum 40% required to qualify).
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit | Relaxation |
| Associate Professor | Max 45 years | +1 year for each year of service as Assistant Professor (up to 5 years) |
| Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) | Max 40 years | +1 year per year of teaching service (max 5 years) |
| PwD Candidates | +10 years concession | |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 53 years (Associate Prof.) / 48 years (Assistant Prof.) |
Exam Schedule
The OMR-based written examination will be conducted between 19th and 24th November 2025 as per the following schedule:
| S.No | Date | Post | Subject |
| 1 | 19.11.2025 | Associate Professor | Administrative Law |
| 2 | 19.11.2025 | Business Law | |
| 3 | 19.11.2025 | Constitutional Law | |
| 4 | 19.11.2025 | International Law | |
| 5 | 22.11.2025 | Labour Law | |
| 6 | 19.11.2025 | Property Law | |
| 7 | 23.11.2025 | Assistant Professor | Administrative Law |
| 8 | 23.11.2025 | Business Law | |
| 9 | 21.11.2025 | Constitutional Law | |
| 10 | 20.11.2025 | Criminal Law | |
| 11 | 23.11.2025 | Environmental Law | |
| 12 | 23.11.2025 | Family Law | |
| 13 | 23.11.2025 | Human Rights Law | |
| 14 | 24.11.2025 | Information Technology & Cyber | |
| 15 | 23.11.2025 | Intellectual Property Law | |
| 16 | 24.11.2025 | International Law | |
| 17 | 20.11.2025 | Labour Law | |
| 18 | 20.11.2025 | Law of Contracts | |
| 19 | 20.11.2025 | Property Law | |
| 20 | 24.11.2025 | Taxation Law | |
| 21 | 22.11.2025 | Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) | Economics |
| 22 | 22.11.2025 | English | |
| 23 | 23.11.2025 | Political Science | |
| 24 | 22.11.2025 | Sociology |
All examinations will be conducted only in Chennai. Candidates should check their hall ticket for centre details.
Scheme of Examination
Part A – Tamil Language Eligibility Test
- Objective type – 30 Questions
- 50 Marks | 30 Minutes
- Qualifying only – 40% minimum required to evaluate Part B
Part B – Main Subject Test
| Post | Questions | Duration | Marks | Qualifying % |
| Associate Professor | 175 | 3 Hours | 175 | 35% (reserved) / 45% (general) |
| Assistant Professor | 175 | 3 Hours | 175 | 30% (reserved) / 40% (general) |
| Assistant Professor (Pre-Law) | 175 | 3 Hours | 175 | 30% (reserved) / 40% (general) |
All question papers will be in English, except for Pre-Law subjects, which will be bilingual.
Selection Process
The final selection process includes:
- Tamil Language Eligibility Test
- OMR Written Examination
- Research Score Evaluation (for Associate Professors)
- Certificate Verification and Interview
The interview carries 25 marks. Twice the number of vacancies (or thrice if fewer than five) will be called for an interview.
How to Download the TN TRB Law College Hall Ticket 2025
- Visit the official TRB website – https://www.trb.tn.gov.in
- Click on “Hall Ticket – Law College Recruitment 2025”
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
- Download and print your Hall Ticket
- Check your exam centre, subject, and schedule carefully
Candidates must carry a printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID to the exam centre. Late entry will not be permitted.
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