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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is a government body in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, responsible for recruiting candidates for various state government jobs.¹ It is the successor to the Madras Service Commission, which was the first Provincial Public Service Commission in India, established in 1929.² The TNPSC operates under Articles 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the Constitution of India.³

Key Functions and Roles

The TNPSC's primary role is to ensure a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process for civil services in Tamil Nadu.⁴ Its key functions include:

• Conducting Examinations: It conducts competitive exams to select candidates for various state government positions, from high-ranking administrative roles to clerical and technical positions.⁵

  
  

• Advising the Government: The commission advises the Tamil Nadu government on matters related to framing recruitment rules, making appointments and promotions, and disciplinary cases involving government servants.⁶

  
  

• Managing Promotions: It plays a role in the promotion of officers, with many promotions requiring confirmation by the TNPSC's Departmental Promotion Committee.⁷

  
  

TNPSC Exams

The TNPSC conducts a range of examinations, which are primarily categorized into different groups:⁸

• Group I Services: This group includes top-level executive posts, such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and Assistant Commissioner.⁹ The selection process typically involves a three-stage examination: Prelims, Mains, and an Interview.¹⁰

  
  

• Group II & IIA Services: These exams recruit for mid-level administrative posts.¹¹ Group II positions involve a Prelims, Mains, and Interview, while Group IIA is a non-interview post, with selection based on the written exam alone.¹²

  
  

• Group IV Services: This group is for entry-level posts like Junior Assistant, Village Administrative Officer (VAO), and Bill Collector.¹³ The selection is usually based on a single written examination, with no interview stage.¹⁴

  
  

• Other Exams: The TNPSC also conducts specialized exams for technical and other specific roles, such as Assistant Engineer, as well as departmental tests and language tests for government employees.¹⁵

  
  

Eligibility and Application

The eligibility criteria for TNPSC exams vary depending on the specific group and post, but generally include:

• Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.¹⁶

  
  

• Educational Qualification: The required qualification can range from a graduation degree for Group I and II services to an SSLC (10th standard) certificate for Group IV.

• Age Limit: Age limits also vary by group and are subject to relaxation for certain categories as per state rules.

• Language: Candidates must be well-versed in the Tamil language.¹⁷

  
  

The application process for all TNPSC exams is conducted online through its official website.¹⁸ Candidates are required to register for a "One Time Registration" (OTR) profile, which is valid for five years.¹⁹

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