The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is recruiting for the Combined Civil Services Examination - Group VA Services. A total of 35 vacancies are available for the Assistant Section Officer post. This is a regular recruitment opportunity. The notification was released on 17/10/2024, and interested candidates can apply online from 17/10/2024 to 15/11/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Post Name Assistant Section Officer
Advt No. 698
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam Offline
Vacancies 35
Salary Level 16 (CPS)
Job Location Chennai
Category GT, BC, MBC, SC, BCM, SC(A)

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Assistant Section Officer GT-12, BC-09, MBC-07, SC-05, BCM-01, SC(A)-01

Age Eligibility

The age limit for Others, BC (OBCM), BCM, and MBC/DC candidates is up to 35 years as of 01/07/2024. For SC, SC(A), and ST candidates, the upper age limit is 40 years as of 01/07/2024. Age relaxation as per rules.

Exam Fee

Category Fee
General Rs. 100/-

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Assistant Section Officer

i) A Bachelor's degree
ii) Drafting experience for a period of not less than five years in the post of Junior Assistant or Assistant or in both the posts taken together

Selection Process

Stage Details
Written Exam

Paper I: General Tamil
Paper II: General English

Exam Mode Descriptive
Exam Duration 3 hours each
Marks 100 marks for each paper. Total 200.
Syllabus Available in Annexure III of notification.
Onscreen certificate verification Based on minimum qualifying marks. 1:2 ratio.
Physical certificate verification Based on written exam marks. 1:1.5 ratio.

How to Apply

  1. Click Here to visit the TNPSC website.
  2. Click Here for One-Time Registration (if not already registered).
  3. Click Here to apply online.
  4. Fill in the application form carefully.
  5. Upload the required documents.
  6. Pay the application fee.
  7. Submit the application.

Important Dates

Notification Date 17/10/2024
Online application start date 17/10/2024
Online application last date 15/11/2024 11.59 PM
Application Correction Window 19/11/2024 to 21/11/2024
Exam Date (Paper-I) 04/01/2025 09:30 AM
Exam Date (Paper-II) 04/01/2025 02:30 PM

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Official Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the name of the recruiting organization?
    Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).
  2. What is the name of the post?
    Assistant Section Officer.
  3. What is the last date to apply?
    15/11/2024
  4. What is the exam date?
    04/01/2025.