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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC):
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is an independent constitutional body. The Governor of Tamil Nadu appoints the Members of this Commission, and they can be removed only by the President of India. As per the Constitution of India. It is free from political and executive influences. The TNPSC recruits almost all Tamil Nadu State Government servants. Political parties, Ministers, and Senior Government officials do not have any power to control either the Commission, its Members, or even the commission’s staff. So, the general false belief in the minds of youngsters that the ruling party or the Ministers can influence the Commission is wrong. The selection process of this commission is transparent.
A special act was formed by the Madras Public Service Commission in 1920, ensuring that no influence could affect the
written examination results or oral interview. Later, it became a Constitutional body as per the Constitution of India. People have called it the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission since 1970. Every state has a similar commission with the prefix of that state name.
Role of TNPSC:
Besides the recruitment for government departments, TNPSC also conducts:
- Departmental tests.
- Language Test for All India Service Officers.
- Also conducts exams for Rashtriya Indian Military College at Dehradun under the Ministry of Defense.
The Department Promotion Committee has to confirm many promotions in government departments (i.e. DPC) of the TNPSC. The Deputy Collectors, DSPs, etc, and all the civil servants coming on promotions must be appointed by the TNPSC, which is called “Appointment on Promotion”. In a nutshell, TNPSC’s role is to appoint government employees and promotion is extensive.
Organization of TNPSC:
- TNPSC has a Controller of Examination (CE) and a Secretary. Both are IAS officers, and they work as per the directions of the commission.
- The Secretary looks after administrative matters, whereas the controller of examination is fully responsible for organizing, evaluating, and announcing the results of Written examinations.
- Organizing the oral interviews, totalling Written and oral marks, and announcing the merit list as per communal rotation are under the preview of the Secretary of TNPSC.
- The sanctioned strength of the Commission is one Chairman and 14 Members. But as of now, it has only 4 members. Out of the four, one is the Chairman in charge.
- To understand the independence and constitutional guarantee in the function of the Commission, we may please read Articles 315 to 320 of the Constitution.
The commission ensures transparency by implementing various measures.
- In the case of multiple-choice exams, candidates typically receive their answers within 2 to 3 days, allowing them to estimate their approximate scores.
- Suppose the answer is disputed the Service Commission forms an Expert Committee to decide the correct answer.
- After announcing the results, the authorities allow individuals to peruse or obtain a copy of the detailed examination answer sheets, including Group-I.
- The commission records or videotapes the oral interviews. There is an FAQ on the Commission Website where candidates can ascertain their rights.
- In the said FAQ, you can very well know about One Time Registration and age Criteria.