The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially published the recruitment details under Advt No. 21/2022 for aspirants looking for prestigious career opportunities within state administrative bodies. Candidates seeking comprehensive information can review the official TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2022 PDF. This recruitment drive aims to fill 161 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Assistant posts within the Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service.
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TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment Overview
The selection process is structured to recruit qualified internal and eligible personnel through an objective and rigorous testing format. Below is an overview of the recruitment details:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Commission | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Name of the Examination | Group 5 (குரூப் 5) (Group-5 Services) |
| Advt No. | 21/2022 |
| Number of Vacancies | 161 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Name of the Post | Assistant Section Officer (ASO)/ Assistant |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Online Registration | 23rd August to 21st September 2022 |
| Salary | ASO- Rs.36400- 134200 Assistant- Rs.20000- 73700 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates & Schedule
Candidates must adhere to key recruitment timelines, ranging from registration phases to the examination date:
| TNPSC Group 5 Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 5 Notification 2022 | 23rd August 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 5 Online Registration Starts | 23rd August 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st September 2022 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay the Application Fee | 22nd August 2022 |
| Correction Window | 26th to 28th September 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 5 Hall Ticket 2022 | November 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 5 Exam Date 2022 | 18th December 2022 |
Vacancy Distribution
A total of 161 openings are distributed across various departments within the secretariat:
| Post Code | Group Posts | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 3235 | Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department) | 74 |
| 3236 | Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Finance Department) | 29 |
| 1651 | Assistant in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department) | 49 |
| 3237 | Assistant in Secretariat (Finance Department) | 09 |
| Total Vacancies | 161 |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy the educational and experiential criteria specific to each post category:
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| ASO (Other than Law and Finance Department) | Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree. Minimum five years of drafting experience in the role of Junior Assistant or Assistant, or both combined. |
| ASO (Finance Department) | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics. Service of at least five years in the capacity of Assistant, including service as Junior Assistant, within the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service. |
| Assistant (Other than Law and Finance Department) | Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree. Service of at least three years after obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in the role of Junior Assistant or Assistant, or both combined, within the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service. |
| Assistant (Finance Department) | Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics. Service of at least three years in the capacity of Junior Assistant or Assistant, or both combined, within the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service. |
Age Limit Specifications (as on July 1, 2022)
| Posts | Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes | 40 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Others & Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Backward Classes Muslims) and Backward Classes (Muslims) | 35 years |
| Assistant | Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes | 35 years |
| Assistant | Others & Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Backward Classes Muslims) and Backward Classes (Muslims) | 30 years |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Structure
The written examination consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks and lasting for 3 hours. Candidates are required to achieve the minimum qualifying marks of 60.
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Tamil (Degree Standard) | 100 | 100 | 3 hours (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) | 60 |
| Paper 2 | General English (Degree Standard) | 100 | 100 | 3 hours (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM) | 60 |
Syllabus Checklist: General English (Degree Standard)
Aspirants preparing for Paper 2 should thoroughly cover the following topic checklists:
Essay Writing Types
- Argumentative Essay
- Descriptive Essay
- Narrative Essay
- Critical Essay
- Expository Essay
- Persuasive Essay
Letter Writing Types
- Letter expressing demands/ needs
- Enquiry letter
- Order letter
- Letter responding to Enquiries
Reading Comprehension Taxonomy Question Types
- Understanding Question
- Appreciation Question
- Interpretative Question
- Analytical Question
- Organizing Question
- Inferential Question
- Critical Question
- Explanatory Question
- Descriptive Question
- Creative Question
English Grammar Topics
- Active to Passive
- Passive to Active
- Direct to Indirect Speech
- Indirect to Direct Speech
- Rewrite Compound Sentences as Simple sentences
- Rewrite Simple Sentences as Complex sentences
- Transform the statement into a strong question
- Transform the statement into a weak question
- Transform an assertive sentence into a negative sentence
- Add a suitable question tag
- Use the homophones in meaningful sentences
- Use the right adverb
- Fill in the blank with the right preposition
- Rewrite the sentence in the comparative degree
- Rewrite the sentence in the past tense
- Change the underlined phrase into a clause
- Change the underlined clause into a phrase
- Identify the pattern of the given sentence
- Fill in the blanks with a suitable Article
- Rewrite the sentence correcting the error
Salary Structure
| Name of the Post | Salary Details |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Rs.36400-134200/- (Level-16) |
| Assistant | Rs.20000-73700/- (Level-9) |
Steps to Apply for TNPSC Group 5 & 5A Vacancies
Candidates can utilize the official TNPSC Group 5 Apply Online 2022 Link [Click Here] to complete their registrations within the scheduled window. Follow the procedure below:
- Visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission - tnpsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the link for 'POSTS INCLUDED IN GROUP V A SERVICES Apply Now'.
- You will be directed to a new page. Register yourself by providing all required details, and then log in to complete the application form.
- Fill in the application form accurately, upload necessary documents, and submit the application fees (Rs. 150 registration fee and Rs. 100 examination fee).
- Submit the completed TNPSC Group 5A recruitment application form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your future reference.
After registration and correction phases are completed, candidates should monitor updates regarding hall ticket releases expected in November 2022. Ensure you verify exam center details early and plan your travel arrangements ahead of the December 18, 2022 examination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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