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 applicant must score the minimum mark.
-The candidate must score at least 60 out of 150 marks on Paper 1 (Part A).
-The candidate must score marks on Paper 1 (Part B), Paper 2, Paper 3, and the interview. (255/850) marks for the 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, 40% of the total score of 150. However, it’s important to note that 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, and the marks obtained in Part A of Paper 1 will not be considered.
II. Post and Eligibility of Group-VII A:
| Name of the post | Department | Age limit | Educational Qualification | Scale 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 five years).
Written Exam Fee: Rs.100/-.
Important Documents needed for the application:
IV. Submit the certificates 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:
- To upload your Photo with a signature on it, ensure 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.
- Upload the scanned image of the left thumb imprint, ensuring that it is in jpg format and below 50 KB.
- 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. After being selected in Group VII A, the candidate needs to provide the necessary documents for verification.
- 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 claim to be a Tamil Nadu resident, you must submit a Nativity Certificate (if necessary).
- Whether you have a disability, include a Differently Abled Certificate to ensure eligibility for physically handicapped candidates.
- If currently employed, secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current employer.
- Present a valid photo ID proof such as an 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.