About the Exam
Group wise Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Eligibility
Group I
DC, DSP, Others
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age (OC) | 32 Years (33 Law) |
| Maximum Age (Others) | 37 Years (38 Law) |
| Qualification | UG in any Degree |
Group II
Deputy State Tax Officer
| Minimum Age | 18/20 Years |
| Maximum Age (OC) | 30 Years |
| Maximum Age (Others) | No Maximum Age Limit |
| Qualification | UG in any Degree |
Group II / IIA
Sub Registrar, PO, JEO & Other Posts
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | No Maximum Age Limit |
| Qualification | UG in any Degree |
Group IIA
Asst. Personal Clerks
| Minimum Age | 18/20 Years |
| Maximum Age (OC) | 30 Years |
| Maximum Age (Others) | No Maximum Age Limit |
| Qualification | UG in any Degree |
Exam Pattern
| Group | Stage I | Stage II | Stage III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | General Studies (175) + Mental Ability (25) 200 Questions 300 Marks (3 Hours) |
Paper I - Tamil Eligibility Test (100) Paper II, III & IV - 250 Marks each (750 Total) |
Interview & Records - 100 Marks |
| Group II | General Studies + Mental Ability 200 Questions 300 Marks |
Paper I - 300 Marks | Oral Test - 40 Marks |
| Group II / IIA | General Studies + General Tamil / English 200 Questions 300 Marks |
Paper I - 300 Marks | Oral Personal Interview - 40 Marks |
| Group IIA | General Studies + Mental Ability 200 Questions 300 Marks |
Paper I - 300 Marks | No Interview |
Preliminary Syllabus
Subjects: General Science, Current Events, Geography, History & Culture of India, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Indian National Movement, Aptitude & Mental Ability.
Language (Group II & IIA): General Tamil or General English.
Group I Mains Syllabus
Paper I (Unit I)
- Modern History of India & Indian Culture
- General Mental Ability
- Science & Technology in India & Tamil Nadu
Paper II (Unit II & III)
- Indian Polity & Geography
- Tamil / English Language Skills
- Administration of Union & States (Tamil Nadu)
Paper III (Unit IV & V)
- Current National & International Events
- Indian Economy & Global Economy
- Socio-economic Issues in India & Tamil Nadu
Group II Mains Syllabus
Paper I
- Role & Impact of Science and Technology in India & Tamil Nadu
Paper II
- Administration of Union & States
- Socio-economic Issues in India & Tamil Nadu
Paper III
- Current Issues at National Level
- Current Issues at State Level
