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TNPSC Combined Civil Services Exam Group VA 2024
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Notification No: 16/2024
Date of Notification: 17.10.2024
Important Dates and Time
- Last Date and Time for Online Application Submission: 15.11.2024, 11:59 P.M.
- Application Correction Window Period: From 19.11.2024, 12:01 A.M. to 21.11.2024, 11:59 P.M.
- Date and Time of Written Examination:
- Paper-I (General Tamil): 04.01.2025, 09:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
- Paper-II (General English): 04.01.2025, 02:30 P.M. to 05:30 P.M.
How to Apply
Candidates are required to apply online through the Commission’s website Apply Now.
The candidate must first register using the One Time Registration (OTR) platform and then proceed to fill out the online application for the examination. If already registered, they can directly fill out the application.
Application Correction Window
After the last date of submission, the Application Correction Window will be open for three days from 19.11.2024 to 21.11.2024. During this time, candidates can edit their online application details. No further modifications will be allowed after this period.
Post and Vacancies
| Name of the Post | Post Code | Name of the Department | Distribution of Vacancies | No. of Vacancies | Level of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | 3235 | Departments of Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Departments) |
GT: 12 BC: 09 MBC: 07 SC: 05 BCM: 01 SC(A): 01 |
35 | Level 16 (CPS) |
Abbreviation: CPS – Contributory Pension Scheme.
Eligibility Conditions
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2024)
- Candidates belonging to Others, BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC: Maximum age is 35 years.
- Candidates belonging to SC, SC(A), ST: Maximum age is 40 years.
Supporting Documents
- Proof of Date of Birth: Verified against Tenth (SSLC) or Twelfth (HSC) mark sheets issued by Tamil Nadu educational boards.
- If not mentioned on SSLC/HSC mark sheets: Candidates must upload/produce a Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate, or Degree Mark Sheets. No other evidence is accepted.
Educational and Service Qualification (as on 01.08.2024)
- Position: Assistant Section Officer (Post Code: 3235)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree.
- Service Qualification: At least five years of drafting experience as Junior Assistant or Assistant, or combined in both roles.
Age Concession
Age concession is not applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-servicemen, and Destitute Widows in this recruitment.
Abbreviations
- Others: Non-SC/ST/MBC/BC candidates.
- BC(OBCM): Backward Classes (Other than Backward Class Muslims).
- BCM: Backward Class Muslims.
- MBC/DC: Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities.
- SC: Scheduled Castes.
- SC(A): Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars).
- ST: Scheduled Tribes.
Scheme of Examination
| Paper | Subject | Standard | Maximum Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks (For all Communities) | Type of Examination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper–I | General Tamil | Degree | 100 | 3 hours | 60 | Descriptive |
| Paper–II | General English | Degree | 100 | 3 hours | – | Descriptive |
| Total | 200 | |||||
| Exam Name | Notification Link | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| TNPSC Combined Civil Services Exam Group VA 2024 | Download Notification | TNPSC Official Website |
