TNPSC Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission invites online applications from eligible holders of Junior Assistant or Assistant posts in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service/Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service for recruitment by transfer to Group VA Services positions. This recruitment is for various Secretariat departments including General, Finance, and other departments.
Job Details
| Attribute | Details |
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Department | Secretariat (Various Departments including Finance) |
| Employment Type | Transfer/Promotion |
| Total Vacancies | 32 Posts |
| Advertisement Number | Advertisement No.723, Notification No.16/2025 |
| Location | Tamil Nadu (Examination at Chennai only) |
| Application Mode | Online (One Time Registration + Online Application) |
| Official Website | www.tnpscexams.in |
Advertisement No.
Advertisement No.723, Notification No.16/2025 dated 07.10.2025
Post and Vacancy Details
| S.No | Post Name | Post Code | Department | Community | Vacancies | Pay Level |
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | 3235 | Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Departments) | GT | 7 | Level 16 (CPS) |
| BC (OBCM) | 6 | |||||
| BC (M) | 1 | |||||
| MBC/DC | 4 | |||||
| SC | 3 | |||||
| SC (A) | 1 | |||||
| Total | 22 | |||||
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer | 3236 | Finance | GT | 1 | Level 16 (CPS) |
| BC (OBCM) | 1 | |||||
| SC(A) | 1 | |||||
| Total | 3 | |||||
| 3 | Assistant | 1651 | Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Departments) | GT | 2 | Level 9 (CPS) |
| BC (OBCM) | 1 | |||||
| MBC/DC | 1 | |||||
| SC | 1 | |||||
| Total | 5 | |||||
| 4 | Assistant | 3237 | Finance | GT | 1 | Level 9 (CPS) |
| BC (OBCM) | 1 | |||||
| Total | 2 | |||||
| Grand Total | 32 |
Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and subject to modification before counselling.
Salary Details
The posts offer pay under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS):
- Assistant Section Officer (Post Codes 3235 & 3236): Level 16 (CPS)
- Assistant (Post Codes 1651 & 3237): Level 9 (CPS)
Educational Qualification
As on 01.08.2025, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
For Assistant Section Officer – Secretariat (Post Code 3235)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
Service Qualification: Must be holding the post of Assistant in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service with drafting experience for a period of not less than five years in the post of Junior Assistant or Assistant or in both posts taken together
Note: Drafting experience shall be taken only for assessing service qualification
For Assistant Section Officer – Finance (Post Code 3236)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics
Service Qualification: Must be holding the post of Assistant in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service with service for a period of not less than five years in the category of Assistant, inclusive of services rendered in the post of Junior Assistant
For Assistant – Secretariat (Post Code 1651)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Service Qualification: Must be holding the post of Junior Assistant or Assistant in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service with service for a period of not less than three years after acquiring Bachelor’s Degree in the category of Junior Assistant or Assistant or both categories put together
For Assistant – Finance (Post Code 3237)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics
Service Qualification: Must be holding the post of Junior Assistant or Assistant in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service with service for a period of not less than three years in either category or both categories put together
Important Notes:
- The degree qualification must have been obtained by passing in the following order: SSLC + HSC/Diploma or equivalent + Under Graduate Degree
- Service qualification/Drafting experience should have been obtained after acquiring Bachelor’s degree
- Candidates selected must be approved probationers as on 01.08.2025
- Adequate knowledge in Tamil is mandatory
Age Limit
Age as on 01.07.2025:
For Assistant Section Officer (Post Codes 3235 & 3236)
Others, BC (OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC: Should not have completed 35 years
SC, SC(A), ST: Should not have completed 40 years
For Assistant (Post Codes 1651 & 3237)
Others, BC (OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC: Should not have completed 30 years
SC, SC(A), ST: Should not have completed 35 years
Note: Age concessions to persons with benchmark disability, ex-servicemen and destitute widow will NOT apply for this recruitment
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Written Examination
Two papers will be conducted in descriptive type format:
- Paper I: General Tamil (Degree Standard) – 100 Marks – 3 hours
- Paper II: General English (Degree Standard) – 100 Marks – 3 hours
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60 marks (for all communities) in each paper
Total Marks: 200 marks
Ranking Procedure
Merit list will be prepared based on total marks secured in the written examination (Paper I + Paper II). In case of tie, candidates will be ranked based on:
- Higher qualification
- Seniority in age
- Earlier application submission (determined by application number)
Onscreen Certificate Verification
Candidates will be admitted based on marks obtained in the ratio of 1:3 for General category and 1:2 for Reserved categories.
Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling
Candidates will be admitted in the ratio of 1:3 for General category and 1:1.5 for Reserved categories.
Important: Appearance in both papers is compulsory. Candidates not appearing for any one paper will not be considered for selection.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply only through online mode by following these steps:
Step 1: One Time Registration (OTR)
- Visit the official website: www.tnpscexams.in
- Complete One Time Registration if not already registered
- Pay Rs.150/- as registration fee (valid for 5 years)
- Upload scanned photograph (20-50 KB, 200 DPI) and signature (10-20 KB, 200 DPI)
- Link Aadhaar number with OTR (mandatory)
Step 2: Online Application
- Log in using OTR credentials
- Fill the online application form completely
- Upload recent photograph (taken on or after 07.10.2025) showing name and date
- Upload all required documents and certificates
- Pay examination fee (Rs.100/- unless exempted)
- Submit the application before the last date
Step 3: Application Correction Window
Candidates can edit their application details from 10.11.2025 (12:01 AM) to 12.11.2025 (11:59 PM).
Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI)
Examination Centre: Chennai (0101) only
Instructions
Mandatory Documents to Upload
Candidates must upload the following documents while applying online:
- SSLC/HSC/Degree mark sheets or consolidated mark sheet (for educational qualification and date of birth)
- Community certificate (if applicable) issued by competent authority
- Certificate for Service Qualification from appointing authority (Format in Annexure-VI)
- Attested copy of first page of Service Register
- Attested copy of relevant page of Service Register showing appointment as Junior Assistant/Assistant
- Disability certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format
- Proof of knowledge in Tamil (SSLC/HSC/Degree with Tamil)
Important Instructions
- All candidates must be approved probationers as on 01.08.2025
- Candidates must be holding the specified post on the date of notification (07.10.2025), crucial date (01.08.2025), and date of appointment
- Vision Standard prescribed: Standard-III or better for all posts
- Medical fitness certificate required at the time of joining
- Posts identified as suitable for various categories of Persons with Benchmark Disability (LV, HH, LD, LC, DF, AC)
- Reservation of appointments applies to SC, SC(A), ST, BC, BC(M), MBC/DC categories
- Reservation for Ex-Servicemen, Destitute Widows, Women, and Tamil Medium studied candidates does NOT apply
- Candidates must maintain strict discipline during examination
- Mobile phones and electronic devices strictly prohibited in examination hall
- All recruitments are purely merit-based; beware of touts and agents
Banned Items
Candidates are NOT allowed to bring:
- Mobile phones, pagers, electronic equipment
- Programmable devices, pen drives, smart watches
- Bluetooth devices, communication chips
- Books, notes, guides, rough sheets, handbags
- Mathematical instruments, log tables, stencils
Examination Fee
Fee Amount: Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)
Fee Exemption: Available for SC, SC(A), ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates (Full exemption). BC, BC(M), MBC/DC candidates get three free chances.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 07.10.2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 05.11.2025 by 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 10.11.2025 (12:01 AM) to 12.11.2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Examination – Paper I (General Tamil) | 21.12.2025 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Written Examination – Paper II (General English) | 21.12.2025 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM) |
Important Links
- Notification Link: Click Here
- One Time Registration: Click Here
- Online Application: Click Here
- Official Website: www.tnpscexams.in
- Instructions to Applicants: www.tnpsc.gov.in
