TNPSC-Exam Eligibility

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TNPSC Group 1 Exam Eligibility Criteria

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) sets the eligibility criteria for the Group 1 Services Exam (Combined Civil Services Examination – I) in the state.

The General Eligibility Criteria for all TNPSC Exams are:

  1. Citizenship
  2. Character and Antecedents
  3. No Bigamy
  4. Related to applicants already in a government service
  5. Sound Health etc.
  6. Age Limit
  7. Knowledge of Tamil

Candidates should first go through the detailed general eligibility criteria which are given on the TNPSC official website under “Instructions to Applicants”.

 

For specific exams and posts, the TNPSC eligibility criteria are listed in the official recruitment notification for the exam.

TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility

The Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC Group 1 Exam

Age Limit for TNPSC Group 1 Exam:

 

 

Name of the Post

 

 

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

 

SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs / DCs, BCs, BCMs and DWs of all categories

“Others” i.e., applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs

For all the posts except the post of Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)

 

 

21 years

37 years

32 years

Assistant Commissioner (Commercial taxes)

For applicants Possessing any degree

21

37

32

For applicants possessing B.L. degree of any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission

21

38

33
  1. Educational Qualification – Graduate Degree from a recognised University/Institution
  2. Physical Qualification – Specific physical qualifications are mentioned for the posts of DSP and District Officer (Fire and Rescue)

 

 

Name of the Post

Physical Qualification

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I)

    i.       For Men : Must be not less than 165 cms in Height and not less than 86 cms round the chest expansion of not less than 5 cms of full inspiration.

  ii.       ii. For Women : Must be not less than 155 cms in Height. The Chest measurement will not apply to them.

District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)

  i.      For Men : Must be not less than 165 cms in Height, 50 kgs in Weight and not less than 89 cms round the chest on full inspiration and 84 cms (normal) with not less than 5 cms chest expansion on full inspiration.

ii.      ii. For Women : Must be not less than 155 cms in Height. The Chest measurement  and 50kg Weight will not apply to them

 

 

The TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit concession/relaxation details are given below:

Category

Age Limit Relaxation

SC/ SC (Arunthathiyars)

5 years

ST

5 years

Most Backward Classes/ Denotified Communities

5 years

Backward Classes (Other than Muslim)/ Backward Classes (Muslim)

5 years

Destitute Widows (All Categories)

5 years

For differently-abled persons, the age limit relaxation as per TNPSC eligibility conditions is up to 10 years over and above the limit given above.

For Ex-Servicemen, the upper age limit is:

  • Open Category – 48 years
  • SC/SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC/BCM – 53 years

The educational qualification needed for the TNPSC Group 1 exam is a graduate degree from:

  • A university incorporated by a Central or State Act or
  • An educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or
  • A deemed University under Section 3, UGC Act 1956.

Aspirants who are in their final year can also apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam but they need to submit proof of passing while applying for the Main stage of the exam.

In the TNPSC Eligibility for Group 1 Exam, there is a mention of preferential qualification in case of certain posts.

For e.g., candidates who possess National awards for Physical efficiency will be given preference (other things being equal) for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police.

Candidates can check the detailed preferential qualifications and the TNPSC posts in the following table.

 

S.No

Name of the Post

Preferential qualification

1.

Deputy Superintendent of Police

Preference shall be given to candidates who possess National awards for Physical efficiency.

2.

Assistant Commissioner (C.T)

First Preference

–

A degree both in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws

 

 

Second Preference

–

A degree both in Commerce and Law

 

 

Third Preference

–

A degree either in Commerce or Law together with a Diploma in Taxation Laws

3

Deputy Register of Co-operative Societies

First Preference

M.A. (Co-operation) Degree

Second Preference

M.Com Degree with Co-operation as a subject

Third Preference

B.A. (Co-operation) Degree

4

District Employment Officer

Graduate in Economics / Education / Sociology / Statistics or Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and Experience in Industrial / Personnel Management / Labour Welfare

5

Assistant Director of Rural Development Department

  i.      Post Graduate Degree in Rural Service of the Gandhigram Rural Institute, Madurai District.

ii.      Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension.

iii.      Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology.

 

As per the official notification, the physical fitness criteria are listed here for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam:

Post

Physical Qualification

Deputy Superintendent of Police

·         Men

·         Minimum Height – 165 cms

·         Minimum Chest (Full Inspiration) – 86 cms

·         Minimum Chest Expansion – 5 cms

Women

·         Minimum Height – 155 cms

District Officer (Fire and Rescue)

·         Men

·         Minimum Height – 165 cms

·         Minimum Weight – 50 kgs

·         Minimum Chest (Full Inspiration) – 89 cms

·         Minimum Chest (Normal) – 84 cms

·         Minimum Chest Expansion – 5 cms

Women

·         Minimum Height – 155 cms

Eligibility

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has issued a set of eligibility guidelines, including the TNPSC Group 2 age limit for various posts that come under the TNPSC Group 2 exam. The TNPSC Group 2 exams offer candidates a shot at a wide range of vacancies across different departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This is the reason why it is a highly sought after and competitive exam. The first step in getting ready for the exam includes understanding the age limit and other TNPSC eligibility criteria associated with the exam.

The TNPSC Group 2 exam will open a gateway to around 3000 vacancies approximately for TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Recruitment. These vacancies are divided according to categories (General or reserved) and district. The vacancies also depend upon the number of posts the TNPSC is recruiting for.

The TNPSC Group 2 age limit is 18 to 30 years for students belonging to the general category. There is no upper age limit for candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC/MBC categories. Read on to know more about the eligibility criteria in detail.

Age

18-30 years for all posts except,

  • Sub Registrar Grade II- 20 to 30 years
  • Probation officer- 22 to 30 years
  • Junior Employment Officer (Differently abled)- 18 to 40 years.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification for each post is different. Each post has its requirement of a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, diploma, or degree in arts, science, and commerce. 

Nationality

 Indian

Number of Attempts

 Till the maximum age of eligibility is attained.

Experience

 No prior experience required.

Important Points

 Mentioned below

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria – Age

The TNPSC Group 2 age limit is almost the same for every post except a few. The age limit is set at 18 to 30 years except for Sub-Registrar Grade 2, Probation Officer, and Junior Employment Officer (Differently Abled). The age limit for these three are,

  • Sub-Registrar Grade 2- 20 to 30 years
  • Probation Officer- 22 to 30 years
  • Junior Employment Officer (Differently Abled)- 18-40 years.

There is no maximum TNPSC Group 2 age limit for candidates belonging to SC/ST, Most Backward Classes/ Denotified Communities, Backward Classes, and Destitute Widows.

The age limit for the post of Deputy Commercial Tax officer is 18 to 30 years. For candidates who hold a law degree, the maximum age limit is 32 years. While for candidates belonging to SC/ST, Most Backward Classes/ Denotified Communities, Backward Classes, and Destitute Widows, it is below 35 years (37 years for Law degree holders).

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification

Since the TNPSC Group 2 exams cover a lot of posts and departments, the educational qualification required for each of them is varied too. Each post requires either a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, diploma, or a 10+2 qualification from a certified college. The detailed eligibility is given below.  

Post

Educational Qualification required

Technical or preferred qualification

Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department

Any degree 

–

Assistant Inspector of Labour

Any degree of science, arts or commerce stream or any engineering degree

M.A, Degree in Social Work

Assistant Section Officer Cum Programmer in TNPSC

M.C.A or Master’s degree in Science (Information Technology / Computer Science)

–

Assistant Section Officer in TNPSC

A Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree and a BGL Degree

–

Audit Inspector in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department (Audit Wing)

Any degree

Candidates professing Hindu religion alone are eligible to apply for this post.

Deputy Commercial Tax Officer

Bachelor’s Degree – BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Lit, etc

Degree in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation Law

Handloom Inspector in Handlooms and Textiles Department

Degree in B.A, B.Sc, or B.Com

Diploma in either of these three subjects,

  • Handloom Technology
  • Textile Technology
  • Textile processing

Junior Employment Officer (Non- DA) (Employment Wing), Junior Employment Officer (DA) (Employment Wing)

A degree in Science, Commerce or Arts or B.O.L, BBA

 

Probation Officer in the Prison Department

A degree of B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.O.L., B.B.A, etc

M.A., Degree in Criminology or Sociology or a degree in Psychology

Revenue Assistant in the Revenue Department in the various Revenue Units, Executive Officer, Grade-II in Town Panchayats Department

Any degree

 

Senior Inspector-Co-operative Societies in the Registrar of Co-operative Societies department

Either one of the following Qualification is accepted,

  • Any Degree 
  • A Diploma in Rural Services provided by the National Council of Rural Higher Education
  • A Diploma of Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • M.A. with Degree in Co-operation; or
  • M.Com. with Degree in Co-operation as one of the subject; or
  • B.A. with Degree in Co-operation; or 
  • Higher Diploma in Co-operative Management

Special Assistant in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anticorruption Department, Special Branch Assistant in Intelligence Wing of the Police Department

Any degree

The candidates should have qualified and passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by Higher/ Senior Grade in Tamil and English

Sub-Registrar Grade-II

Bachelor’s degree

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a B.L. degree.

Supervisor/ Junior Superintendent in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing department/ Department of Agricultural Business 

Any degree

Must have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Bookkeeping by Higher / Senior Grade.

Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives in the Department of Industries and Commerce 

Any degree

 

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria – Nationality

The TNPSC Group 2 exams provide an opportunity to get selected for various posts for candidates belonging to India. To apply for various posts and departments, the candidate should be a resident of India. Certain other guidelines are instituted for Indian candidates residing in foreign countries. A candidate is eligible if they are, 

  1. A citizen of India
  2. A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  3. A Tibetian refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India
  4. A person who has an Indian Origin and has migrated from countries like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia to permanently settle in India. 
  5.  An applicant belonging to categories 3 or 4 or who is a subject of Nepal or Bhutan should also obtain a certificate of eligibility given by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

 

            The eligibility criteria also differ for candidates from other states to apply for the exam. However, the candidates from the state of Tamil Nadu are given more preference as compared to candidates from other states. 

 

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria – Number of Attempts

The candidates can apply online and sit for the exams any number of times provided they haven’t crossed the TNPSC group 2 age limit. As there is no maximum age limit set for candidates belonging to SC/ST, BC/MBC categories, they can appear for the exam as many times they wish to. 

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria – Experience

The TNPSC Group 2 examination doesn’t require any experience except the fulfillment of the TNPSC group 2 age limit and the educational qualifications. The educational qualification required for the various posts must be fulfilled. Not fulfilling the age and educational qualifications of the post will result in immediate disqualification of the candidate from the selection process. 

 

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria – Important Points

The following are some important points which a candidate must keep in mind before applying for any post under the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment. 

  • The candidates should have 10+2 qualification from an educational institute recognized by the Tamil Nadu State government and must be between 18-30 years of age. In case of a candidate belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribes, Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes, Backward Classes (Muslims) and Destitute Widows, there is no. maximum age limit. 
  • The candidates should have appropriate bachelor’s, Master or diploma required to sit for the exam and must be eligible according to the citizenship guidelines of Tami Nadu State.

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Number of Attempts for IAS Exam

  • The candidate from the general category can attempt the IAS exam up to 6 times until 32 years. Nevertheless, consider the upper age limit as an important IAS exam eligibility.

  • The candidate from the other backward category can attempt the IAS exam up to 9 times until 35 years.

  • The candidate from the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe can attempt the IAS exam up to unlimited times until 37 years.

  • The physically disabled candidates from the general category can attempt the IAS exam up to 9 times until 42 years. In fact, it is the special IAS exam eligibility criteria declared by UPSC.

Whenever you attend the UPSC exam, the commission records your number of attempts. If you fill up the application form and fail to attend the exam, the attempt made is not counted. Sometimes, the candidate attends only one paper.

Consequently, the UPSC considers it to be one attempt. Due to any disqualification or cancellation, the candidate might be held back. If the candidate appears in the exam hall, it will count as one attempt.