Tamil Nadu allows online transfer counselling for government college teachers in June 2026

Direct fact

In June 2026, the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department approved online general transfer counselling for teachers working in government arts and science colleges and government education colleges for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Key specifics

• The counselling will be conducted online in June, as permitted by the Higher Education Department.
• College Education Commissioner sought approval to follow the existing norms for general transfers.
• The order covers teachers in government arts and science colleges and education colleges.
• The Tamil Nadu Government College Teachers Association said 2,708 permanent teacher appointments are under way.
• The association also demanded relaxation of the condition requiring more than 2 years of service in the same college.

Exam lens

TNPSC education administration question type: scheme/order and conditions, June 2026 online counselling, 2026-2027 academic year, 2,708 appointments, 2-year condition; one-liner: Which department approved online transfer counselling for government college teachers?