Tamil NaduMonday, 15 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
HR&CE to appoint non-hereditary trustees in 214 Tamil Nadu temples; applications open till 22 July 2026
HR&CE has invited applications for non-hereditary trustees in 214 temples, including Palani and Samayapuram, with the deadline fixed for 22 July 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department invited applications for non-hereditary trustee posts in 214 temples, including the Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple and the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, with submissions due by 5.45 p.m. on 22 July 2026.
Key specifics
- 214 temples are covered under the HR&CE notification in Tamil Nadu.
- Two named temples in the list are Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple and Samayapuram Mariamman Temple.
- Applications must reach the department before 5.45 p.m. on 22 July 2026.
- Applicants can submit documents online, in person, or through Speed Post.
- Eligibility criteria have been published on the HR&CE Department website.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu governance and temple administration, 214 temples, non-hereditary trustees, 22 July 2026 deadline, HR&CE Department. TNPSC may ask which department issues trustee notifications and which famous temples are included.