Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Group-III Exam to select individuals for multiple positions, including Junior Inspector and Storekeeper, across various departments.
I. Steps/Stages in the Selection Process:
Written exam:
1. Paper-I (General Tamil/General English) (60/150) mar
Note: This paper is compulsory and the candidate has to obtain 60 marks out of 150. The answer sheet of Candidates who pass in this paper alone will be valued in paper II.
2. Paper-II (general Studies and Mental Ability Test) (60/150) marks
II. Post and Eligibility of Group III:
| Name of the post | Department | Age limit | Educational Qualification | Must have passed pre-university exams or higher secondary exams. |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Department | 18 years -32 years | For reserved category: SSLC For others: Any degree | Rs.20,600 – Rs.65,500. |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department | Tamil Nadu Industries and Commerce Department | 18 years -32 years | Must have passed pre university exams or higher secondary exams. | Rs.20,600 to Rs.75,900 |
Please note that candidates who obtain a degree in distance education must have already passed SSLC (10th) and then Higher Secondary (+2). If you get a degree in distance education after passing SSLC (10th exam), you will face disqualification.
III. Scale of Pay:
The pay scale for the TNPSC Group III position is as follows:
Rs.20600 to Rs.75900
Application Fees:
One-time Registration Fee: Rs.150/- (it’s valid for 5 years)
Written Exam Fee: Rs.100/-
Important Documents needed for the application:
IV. Certificates to be submitted are the following:
- SSLC/HSC Certificate (Date of Birth Verification)
- Priority Selection for Tamil Medium (PSTM) Certificate (who have studied in Tamil Medium)
- Disability Certificate(For PH candidates)
- No Objection Certificate
- Additional Supporting Documents for Reservation
- Educational Certificates (as specified in the application)
- Community Certificate
- Typewriting/Shorthand Certificates
Note: To qualify under the PSTM quota, the candidate must have completed their education in Tamil Medium from SSLC, 12th, and degree.
V. ID and Photographs needed:
- Your Photo with your signature on it should be uploaded – (165×123) pixels in dimension, and below 50 KB in jpg format
- A scanned copy of the signature should be uploaded – (80×125) pixels in dimension, and below 20 KB in jpg format.
- Upload thumb imprint (below 50 KB, Jpg) and submit ID (Aadhar, Driving License, PAN, passport, voter). Bring a hard copy of the uploaded ID + hall ticket on exam day.
VI. Documents needed for verification after being selected in Group III:
- Educational Qualification Certificates: Your SSLC (10th) certificate, your higher secondary (12th) certificate and your graduation certificate for Age proof
- Provide your Educational Qualification Certificates, including your SSLC (10th) certificate, your higher secondary (12th) certificate, and your graduation certificate for age proof.
- Submit a Community Certificate to specify your community as (SC, ST, OBC, & others).
- If you’re claiming to be a resident of Tamil Nadu, you must submit a Nativity Certificate (if necessary).
- If you have a disability, include a Differently Abled Certificate to ensure eligibility for physically handicapped candidates.
- Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current employer if you are currently employed.
- Present a valid photo ID proof such as an Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, or driver’s license.
- Attach recent colour passport-size photographs as instructed.
- Include a payment receipt as proof of application fee payment.
- Self-Declaration Form confirming your lack of criminal history and disciplinary actions.
- Include any other supporting documents mentioned in the official notice, such as experience certificates (if needed).
- Submit two copies of a conduct certificate.
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