The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is recruiting for 50 Typist positions. This is a regular employment opportunity within the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, specifically in the Employment and Training Department. The recruitment notification (Advt No. 700) was released on 25/11/2024, and the job location is Chennai. Interested and eligible temporary typists who meet the specified criteria can apply online from 25/11/2024 to 24/12/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Post Name Typist
Advt No. 700
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam CBT
Vacancies 50
Salary Level 8 (CPS)
Applicant Eligible From Tamil Nadu
Job Location Chennai
Category Special Competitive Exam (for Temporary Typists)

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Typist 50

Age Eligibility

Candidates should be between 18 and 32 years old as of 01/07/2024. However, there are age relaxations for certain categories. Age relaxation as per government rules.

Exam Fee

Exam Fee
Category Fee
General Rs. 100
Reserved Categories (as per eligibility criteria) Exempted

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Typist
  • Minimum General Educational Qualification.
  • Pass in Govt. Technical Exam in Typewriting (Higher/Senior Grade in Tamil & English or Higher/Senior Grade in Tamil & Lower/Junior Grade in English or Higher/Senior Grade in English & Lower/Junior Grade in Tamil).
  • Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation (candidates with degree or diploma in relevant field exempted, others can acquire it within probation/2 years of joining).

Selection Process

Stages Details
Written Examination
  • Single paper (SSLC standard).
  • Part A - Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (100 questions, 150 marks) or General English (SSLC standard) for those who studied English only
  • Part B - General Studies, Aptitude, and Mental Ability Test (75 + 25 questions, 150 marks, 3 hours).
  • Exam Mode - CBT.
  • Minimum qualifying marks - 90/300
Certificate Verification
  • Onscreen followed by physical verification.

How to Apply

  1. One-Time Registration (OTR): Register on the TNPSC website.
  2. Online Application: Apply Online for the Typist post.
  3. Application Correction: Edit application details within the specified correction window.
  4. Payment: Pay the application fee online.

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date 25/11/2024
Online Registration Last Date 24/12/2024 11:59 PM
Application Correction Window 29/12/2024 12:01 AM to 31/12/2024 11:59 PM
Examination Date 08/02/2025 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here
TNPSC Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is eligible to apply for this exam?
    Only temporary typists appointed under the Unemployment Assistance Scheme (G.O.(Ms).No.72, dated 25/08/2006) in the Employment and Training Department who are still continuing in service.

  2. What is the selection process?
    Selection is based on a single stage written exam followed by certificate verification

  3. What is the age limit?
    18 to 32 years as of 01/07/2024. Age relaxations are available for certain categories.

  4. What are the educational qualifications?
    Candidates need Minimum General Education Qualification, Govt. Technical Exam in Typewriting (Higher / Senior Grade), and Certificate course in Computer on Office Automation