The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Group-VII B Exam to select individuals for Executive Officer, Grade-III
I. Steps/Stages in the Selection Process:
- Group-VII B will be of 3 Papers:
- The applicant must score the minimum mark.
- The candidate must score a minimum of 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.
- To qualify for Part A of Paper 1, candidates must achieve a minimum of 60 marks, which is 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 B:
| Name of the post | Department | Age limit | Educational Qualification | Sacle of pay |
| Executive Officer, Grade-III | Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Subordinate Service | 25-37 Years | Degree in Arts or Science or Commerce | Rs.20,600 to Rs.75,900 (Level-10) |
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 B position is as follows:
Rs.20,600 to Rs.75,900 (Level-10).
Application Fees:
One-time Registration Fee: Rs.150/- (it’s valid for 5 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 Certificates,
- 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:
- 1. Upload a photo with your signature on it – (165×123) pixels in dimension, and ensure it is below 50 KB in jpg format.
- 2. Upload a scanned copy of signatures – (80×125) pixels in dimension, and make sure it is below 20 KB in jpg format.
- 3. To upload a scanned image of the left thumb imprint – ensure it is below 50 KB in jpg format.
- 4. Candidates are required to submit Identification Documents such as Aadhar, driver’s license, PAN card, passport, or voter in the application and they must also carry the hard copy of the ID which is uploaded, along with their hall ticket on the day of the Exam.
VI. After selecting candidates in Group-VII B, the required documents for verification are needed.
- 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.
- ID Proof: Show a valid photo ID like an Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, or driver’s license.
- Photographs in passport size: Attach recent photos (colour) as instructed.
- Payment Receipt: As 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 are to be submitted.