The District Education Officer exams are conducted to choose candidates for the role of District Education Officer.
I. Steps/Stages in the Selection Process:
Exams for the District Education Officer are conducted in three phases:
i) Preliminary exam: in which the candidate has to score (90/300) marks for the Reserved category and (120/300) marks for the General category.
Note: the candidate who cleared the prelims exams is only called for the Mains exam.
ii) Mains exam: The Mains exam is of 4 papers in which the candidate has to score
– in Paper I the minimum marks to get qualified (40/100) marks.
Note: if the candidates do not get the qualifying marks in paper 1 Paper2,3&4 will not be evaluated.
– In Papers 2, 3, and 4 and interviews the candidates have to score a minimum of (306/1020) for the reserved category and (408/1020) marks for the General category.
Note: the exams Paper2,3&4 are for 300 marks and the interview is for 120 marks, the marks scored in prelims and Paper I will not be taken into account for ranking and merit.
II.Post and Eligibility of TNPSC District Education Officer Examination:
| Name of the post | Department | Age limit | Scale of pay | Tamil Nadu Education Department |
| TNPSC District Education Officer Examination | Tamil Nadu Education department | For reserved category: 18 years –no age limit For others: 18-32 years For Teacher in aided school: should be completed by the age of 42 | You need a Master’s Degree in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Tamil, or English from a recognized university. Your Master’s Degree should have a minimum of 50% marks, or if it’s graded, it should be at least “O,” “A,” or “B.” You must have a B.T. or B.Ed. Degree from a recognized university. You should have studied Tamil in your Intermediate, Pre-Universit Rs.56900-Rs. 209200y, or Higher Secondary course as either Part-I or Part-II. | Rs.56900-Rs.209200 |
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 salary pay scale for the TNPSC Combined Library and Information Services is as follows:
Rs.56900-Rs.209200
Application Fees:
One-time Registration Fee: Rs.150/- (valid for 5 years)
Prelims exam fee: Rs.100/-
Mains exam fee: Rs.200/-
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 get selected under PSTM quota the candidate ought to have studied in Tamil Medium since schooling SSLC, 12th and degree
V.Id and Photographs needed:
- Ensure the photo with a signature is uploaded with dimensions of 165×123 pixels and is below 50 kb in jpg format.
- Upload a scanned copy of the signature with dimensions of 80×125 pixels, keeping it below 20 kb in jpg format.
- Upload the scanned image of the left thumb imprint in jpg format, keeping it below 50 kb.
- Applicants must provide identification documents like Aadhar, driver’s license, PAN card, passport, or voter ID during the application process and bring a physical copy of the uploaded ID along with their exam hall ticket on the exam day
VI. Documents needed for verification after selection:
- Educational Qualification Certificates: Your SSLC (10th) certificate, higher secondary (12th) certificate, and graduation certificate for Age proof.
- Community Certificate: To specify your community as (SC, ST, OBC,&others)
- Nativity Certificate (if necessary): So if you claim to be a resident of Tamil Nadu, submit a nativity certificate.
- Differently Abled Certificate (For physically handicapped candidates): If you have a disability, include a certificate to ensure it.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): If you have a current job, get an NOC from your employer.
- Photo ID Proof: Show a valid photo ID like an Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, or driver’s license.
- Passport-size Photographs: Attach recent photos (colour) as instructed.
- Payment Receipt: As a proof of application fee payment
- Self-Declaration Form: Complete a form saying that you don’t have any criminal history and disciplinary actions
- Other Supporting Documents: These are mentioned in the official notice, like experience certificates (if needed)
- Two copies of the conduct certificate from reputed persons of your locality.
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