TNPSC Group VA 2025: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Notification No.16/2025 for the Combined Civil Services Examination – Group VA. This recruitment drive aims to fill 32 vacancy for the posts of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Assistant through recruitment by transfer.
You must be a current holder of the post of Junior Assistant or Assistant in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service.
2. Age Limit (as on 01st July 2025)
Post Name
For Others, BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC
For SC, SC(A), ST
Assistant Section Officer
Should not have completed 35 years
Should not have completed 40 years
Assistant
Should not have completed 30 years
Should not have completed 35 years
3. Educational & Service Qualification (as on 01st August 2025)
Post Name & Code
Educational Qualification
Service Qualification
ASO (3235)
Bachelor’s Degree
5 years of drafting experience in Junior Assistant/Assistant posts.
ASO (3236)
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Economics/Statistics
5 years of service as Assistant (including Junior Assistant service).
Assistant (1651)
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years of service after obtaining degree, as Junior Assistant/Assistant.
Assistant (3237)
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Economics/Statistics
3 years of service as Junior Assistant/Assistant.
Important:
You must be an approved probationer as of 01.08.2025.
Service qualification must be obtained after acquiring the Bachelor’s degree.
You must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil.
Selection And Exam Process
The selection will be based on a Written Examination followed by Certificate Verification and Counselling.
Written Examination Pattern
The exam will consist of two papers.
Both papers are descriptive in nature.
You must appear for both papers; absence in one will lead to disqualification.
Paper
Subject
Maximum Marks
Duration
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Paper I
General Tamil
100
3 Hours
60 (For all communities)
Paper II
General English
100
3 Hours
60 (For all communities)
Total
200
Ranking & Final Selection
A merit list will be prepared based on the total marks in the written exam.
Candidates will be called for Onscreen Certificate Verification and Physical Certificate Verification in a specific ratio.
The final selection will be based on the rank after the counselling process.
How to Apply Online
One Time Registration (OTR): If you are not already registered, complete your OTR on the TNPSC portal (www.tnpscexams.in) by paying ₹150. This is valid for 5 years.
Apply Online: Log in using your OTR credentials and fill out the online application for Notification No.16/2025.
Upload Documents: You must upload self-attested copies of all required certificates, including:
Educational Degree Certificates/Mark Sheets.
Community Certificate (if applicable).
Service Qualification Certificate (in the prescribed format from Annexure-VI).
Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC/HSC Mark Sheet).
Tamil Knowledge Certificate.
Recent passport-sized photograph and signature as per specifications.
Pay Examination Fee: The examination fee is ₹100. Pay it online via Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI.
Fee Exemption: Full exemption is available for SC, ST, SC(A), and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates. BC, BCM, and MBC/DC candidates have three free chances.
Submit & Note Number: After successful payment, note down your Application Number for future reference.
Correction Window: Use the Application Correction Window from 10th to 12th November 2025 to edit any details if needed.
