The Department of Treasuries and Accounts, Government of Tamil Nadu, manages employee payroll, service registers, and pensions through karuvoolam.tn.gov.in.
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What is the IFHRMS portal
The Integrated Financial and Human Resources Management System (IFHRMS), hosted on the Karuvoolam platform, is the comprehensive financial and HR system of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The portal automates state treasury operations, drawing and disbursing workflows, electronic service books (e-SR), monthly employee salary disbursals, civil pensioner payments, and citizen e-Challan transactions across all state departments.
Prerequisites for IFHRMS portal login
Depending on whether you are a serving employee, retired pensioner, or citizen payer, prepare these identifiers:
| User category | Required identifier | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Government Employee | 11-digit IFHRMS Employee ID / CPS number | Functions as your primary login User ID |
| State Pensioner | Pension Payment Order (PPO) Number | Accesses pensioner self-service records |
| Employee Password | Confidential password assigned by DDO | Unlocks personal payroll and e-SR records |
| Registered Mobile Phone | Mobile number linked with treasury data | Receives one-time authentication OTP codes |
| Citizen / Vendor | Valid mobile number and email ID | Required for generating IFHRMS government e-Challans |
How to log in to IFHRMS and download payslip PDF
Tamil Nadu state government employees can download monthly salary slips using these steps:
Access the official Karuvoolam portal
Open your browser and navigate to karuvoolam.tn.gov.in.
Enter employee credentials
Type your 11-digit Employee ID in the User ID field and enter your confidential password.
Solve captcha and sign in
Enter the security captcha displayed on screen and click Sign In.
Open payroll module
From the Employee Self Service (ESS) dashboard, navigate to Payroll > Reports > Pay Slip.
Download monthly payslip PDF
Select the financial year and target month from the drop-down menus. Click View / Download PDF to save your official salary slip containing basic pay, DA, HRA, GPF/CPS deductions, and net salary.
How to use the IFHRMS pensioners portal
Retired civil servants and family pensioners can access pension certificates and monthly breakdowns:
Open the pensioner portal
Navigate to karuvoolam.tn.gov.in and select Pensioner Portal from the main menu.
Enter PPO number and password
Type your PPO Number and account password. If logging in for the first time, use your default credentials provided by your district treasury.
Verify with one-time password
Input the 6-digit OTP delivered to your registered mobile phone.
Download pension slip and annual statement
Click on Pension Slip, choose your desired month, and download the PDF. You can also view Dearness Relief (DR) arrear calculations and annual pension certificates for income tax filing.
How to access your e-Service Register (e-SR)
The digital e-Service Register replaces physical service books across Tamil Nadu departments:
Navigate to e-SR view
Log in to your IFHRMS dashboard and click on e-SR (Electronic Service Register).
Inspect service milestones
Review your personal bio-data, educational qualifications, department joining date, regularisation orders, and leave credit history.
Verify pay fixations and increments
Check recorded annual increments, pay commission revisions, and promotion entries. If any entry is missing or incorrect, submit a rectification request to your departmental Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO).
Using the Kalanjiyam mobile app
The Finance Department provides the official Kalanjiyam Mobile App for on-the-go access:
Download the Kalanjiyam app
Install the Kalanjiyam application from the official Google Play Store on your Android device.
Sign in with Employee ID or PPO
Enter your 11-digit Employee ID or PPO Number and password.
Authenticate via mobile OTP
Enter the verification code sent to your registered phone number.
Access mobile services
View your latest payslip, check leave balances, track GPF/CPS subscription summaries, and view pension credit status directly from your smartphone.
How to generate and pay an IFHRMS e-Challan
Citizens and commercial contractors can pay government fees and department dues online:
Access the e-Challan portal
Visit karuvoolam.tn.gov.in and click on e-Challan / e-Payment.
Select department and service head
Choose the target government department (such as Commercial Taxes, Transport, Police, or Revenue) and select the specific Head of Account (HOA).
Fill in payer details
Enter the payer name, address, mobile number, and payment amount.
Complete online payment
Choose your payment method: Net Banking, Debit Card, or UPI. Upon successful authorization, download your e-Challan receipt containing the unique 18-digit Challan Identification Number (CIN).
How to reset forgotten IFHRMS login password
If you are locked out of your account, recover your password online:
Click forgot password
Select Forgot Password on the Karuvoolam login screen.
Enter User ID and registered phone
Type your 11-digit Employee ID and your registered 10-digit mobile number.
Verify mobile one-time password
Input the 6-digit OTP sent to your mobile device.
Set new password
Create a strong replacement password and confirm. Your credentials are updated immediately.
IFHRMS features for employees and pensioners
| Portal service | Primary audience | Available records |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Pay Slip | Active government employees | Basic pay, DA, allowances, GPF/CPS, net pay |
| e-Service Register (e-SR) | Active government employees | Service history, leave ledger, pay commission fixations |
| Pension Slip | Retired civil pensioners | Basic pension, Dearness Relief (DR), medical allowance |
| Digital Life Certificate | Retired civil pensioners | Annual Jeevan Pramaan submission verification |
| e-Challan Utility | General public and contractors | Department receipts, court fees, vehicle taxes, commercial dues |
Essential compliance advice for employees and pensioners
- Pensioners must complete annual Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) submission during their assigned muster month to ensure uninterrupted monthly pension credits.
- Employees should inspect their monthly GPF and CPS contribution slips to confirm timely crediting by the treasury.
- Report any discrepancies in e-SR records immediately to your administrative head before pay commission implementations.
Troubleshooting common IFHRMS portal errors
| Error symptom | Underlying cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| "Invalid User ID or Password" | Typo in Employee ID or password | Recheck your 11-digit ID on your appointment order |
| Pay slip not visible | DDO has not approved monthly salary bill | Contact your school, college, or office DDO |
| OTP not received | Carrier SMS delay or network issue | Wait 60 seconds and click Resend OTP |
| e-SR records showing mismatch | Pending verification by establishment section | Submit physical service book copy for reconciliation |
Official IFHRMS helpdesk and treasury contacts
For technical support or payroll grievances:
- Karuvoolam toll-free helpline: 1800 599 0019
- Technical helpdesk email:
ifhrms-support@tn.gov.in - Treasuries and Accounts Department: Perasiriyar K. Anbazhagan Maaligai, Nandanam, Chennai 600035
- Official portal:
karuvoolam.tn.gov.in