The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, under Section 49(1) of the HR&CE Act, has announced the appointment of Non-Hereditary Trustees for 8,193 temples that are not included in the notified list. Eligible candidates can apply for these trustee positions through online or offline mode.
| HR&CE Tamil Nadu Trustee Recruitment 2026 Notification | |
| Job Location: Tamil Nadu | |
| Organization Name | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department |
| Post Name | Non-Hereditary Trustee |
| No. of Vacancies | 8,193 |
| Qualification | As per the official notification |
| Official Website | www.hrce.tn.gov.in |
| Mode | Online / Offline |
Post Details
Post Name:
- Non-Hereditary Trustee
Total Vacancies: 8,193 Posts
Qualification
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria specified in the official notification. Detailed educational qualifications and other requirements are available in the official notification.
Salary Details
The Non-Hereditary Trustee (Arangavalar) is an honorary position under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department. The appointment is made for the administration and proper management of temples in accordance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu HR&CE Act. Since this is not a regular government employment, no fixed monthly salary or pay scale is provided to the appointed trustees. The official notification also does not specify any honorarium, sitting fee, travel allowance, or other financial benefits. Therefore, candidates should consider this appointment as a public service role dedicated to temple administration rather than a salaried government post.
Age Limit
The age limit and other eligibility requirements shall be as prescribed in the official notification issued by the HR&CE Department.
Application Fee
The official HR&CE notification has not prescribed any application fee for applying to the post of Non-Hereditary Trustee. Candidates can submit their applications through the prescribed online or offline procedure without paying any application fee unless otherwise notified by the department in future.
Selection Process
The selection of Non-Hereditary Trustees will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act and the guidelines issued by the HR&CE Department. The process generally includes scrutiny of the applications received, verification of the eligibility criteria, and document verification. After examining all eligible applications and any representations received, the HR&CE Department will assess the candidates and recommend suitable persons for appointment. The final appointment of trustees will be made by the competent authority as per the applicable rules. The official notification does not prescribe any written examination or personal interview for this appointment.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply through the official HR&CE website at www.hrce.tn.gov.in. Applicants may either submit the application online or download the application form, fill it out, and submit it along with the required documents. The completed application can be submitted in person or sent via Speed Post to the respective District Assistant Commissioner’s Office.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: From the date of notification
- Last Date to Apply: Refer to the official notification
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |