The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service and Tamil Nadu Horticultural Service Exams (TNAES & TNHS) to select individuals for Agricultural Officer (Extension), Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension) and Horticultural Officer.
I. Steps/Stages in the Selection Process :
The TNPSC Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service and Tamil Nadu Horticultural Service consist of two papers and an Interview:
-In which the candidates have to score in Paper 1, paper 2(part B) and interview(153/510) marks for the reserved category (204/510) marks for the General category
Note: The candidate has to score 40% of 150, that is 60 marks in Paper 2(Part A), if not the Paper 1 &
Paper 2 (Part B) will not be evaluated.
II.Post and Eligibility of Group Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service and Tamil Nadu Horticultural Service (TNAES & TNHS) :
| Name of the post | Department | Age limit | Educational qualification | Scale of pay |
| Agricultural Officer (Extension) | Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service | 22- No Age Limit | Should have completed degree in Agriculture(B.Sc Agriculture) | Rs.37,700 to Rs. 1,38,500 |
| Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension) | Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service | 25- No Age Limit | Degree in Agriculture(M.Sc., in Agricultural Extension or Agricultural Economics) and | Rs.56,100 to Rs. 2,05,700- |
| Horticultural Officer | Tamil Nadu Horticultural Service | 22- No Age Limit | Degree in B.Sc.Horticulture | Rs.37,700 to Rs. 1,38,500 |
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 TNAES&TNHS position is as follows:
Rs.37,700 to Rs. 2,05,700
Application Fees:
One-time Registration Fee: Rs.150/- (it is valid for 5 years) and
Written 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 studied entire education Tamil medium)
- Disability Certificate (for physically handicapped candidates)
- No Objection Certificate
- Additional Supporting Documents for Reservation
- Educational Certificates (as specified in the application)
- Community Certificate
- Typewriting/Shorthand Certificates
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 being selected in TNAES & TNHS :
- Educational Qualification Certificates: Your SSLC (10th) certificate, your higher secondary (12th) certificate and your graduation certificate for Age proof
- Community Certificate: To specify your community as (SC, ST, OBC, & others)
- Nativity Certificate (if necessary): If you’re claiming 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 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 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 is need to be submitted
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