The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts 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 posts.
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 | Should have completed a degree in Agriculture(B.Sc Agriculture) | 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 of TNAES & TNHS:
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. The following certificates are to be submitted.
- 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 :
- To upload a photo with a signature, ensure it has dimensions of 165×123 pixels, is in jpg format, and is below 50 kb.
- 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. After being selected in TNAES & TNHS, you will need to provide the necessary documents for verification.
- 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 claim to be a Tamil Nadu resident, 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 an Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, or driver’s license.
- Passport-size Photographs: 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.
- The official notice mentions other supporting documents, such as experience certificates if needed.
- Submit two copies of the conduct certificate.