TNPSC Group-VII A

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Group-VII A Exam to select individuals for Executive Officer Grade 1

I. Steps/Stages in the Selection Process:

i) Group-VII A will be of 3 Papers:
 The minimum mark to be scored by the candidate:
     – the minimum mark to be scored on Paper 1 (Part A) (60/150) mark
     – the mark to be scored on Paper 1 (Part B), Paper 2, Paper 3 & interview: (255/850) marks for Reserved category and (340/850) marks for Other categories.

ii) To qualify for Part A of Paper 1, candidates must achieve a minimum of 60 marks, which is 40% of the total score of 150. However, it’s important to note that the marks obtained in Part A of Paper 1 will not be considered for the evaluation of answer sheets for Paper 1 (Part B), Paper 2, and Paper 3 will only take place if candidates meet the minimum mark requirement in Part A.

II. Post and Eligibility of Group-VII A:

Name of the post	Department	Age limit	Scale of pay	Sacle of pay
Executive Officer Grade 1	Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Subordinate Service	30-35 Years	Degree in Arts or Science or Commerce and also a Degree in Law	Rs.37,700 to Rs.1,19,500 (Level 20)

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-VII A positions is as follows:
Rs.37,700 – 1,19,500 (Level 20) (Revised scale)

Application Fees:

One-time Registration Fee: Rs.150/- (it is valid for 5 years)
Written Exam Fee: Rs.100/-

Important Documents needed for the application:

IV. Certificates to be submitted are given below

• SSLC/HSC Certificate (Date of Birth Verification)
• Priority Selection for Tamil Medium (PSTM) Certificate(Who 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 Certificate

Note: The requirement for selection under the PSTM quota is that the candidate should have studied in Tamil Medium from SSLC, 12th, and degree

V. ID and Photographs needed:

• Certainly, here are the sentences in active voice without consecutive sentences:
• Upload your Photo with a signature on it, ensuring it has dimensions of (165×123) pixels and is below 50 KB in jpg format.
• Upload a scanned copy of your signature with dimensions of (80×125) pixels and below 20 KB in jpg format.
• Ensure the scanned image of the left thumb imprint is uploaded, and it should be below 50 KB in jpg format.
• Candidates must include Identification Documents such as Aadhar, driver’s license, PAN card, passport, or voter in the application. Additionally, they must carry the hard copy of the ID, which they have uploaded, along with their hall ticket on the day of the Exam.

VI. Documents needed for verification after being selected in Group VII A

• 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 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.