CTS - Diploma, 2025 Final English
CTS - Diploma, 2025 Final English
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Notification No.10 / 2025 Date: 13.06.2025
Applications are invited only through online mode for direct recruitment to the posts in Combined Technical
Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level).
1. Important Instructions:
All candidates are requested to carefully read the “Instructions to Applicants” available in the Commission’s
website www.tnpsc.gov.in and this Notification. The candidates applying for the examination should ensure
that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission to all stages of the
examination will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the eligibility conditions. Mere admission
to the written examination, certificate verification, counselling or inclusion of name in the selection list will
not confer on the candidates any right to appointment. The Commission reserves the right to reject
candidature at any stage, after due process even after selection has been made, if a wrong claim or
violation of rules or instructions is confirmed.
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Mechanical Engineering 441
Mining Engineering 346
Physical Education 354
Rubber and Polymer Technology 576
Trade: Advanced Computer Numerical Control 534
Machining Technician
Trade: Architectural Draughtsman 531
Trade: Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier 532
Trade: Computer Hardware and Network 533
Maintenance
Trade: Diesel Mechanic 521
Trade: Draughtsman Civil 388
Trade: Electrician 438
Trade: Electronics Mechanic 535
Trade: Engineering Drawing and Draughtsman 551
(Mechanical and Civil)
Trade: Fashion Design and Technology 570
Trade: Fitter 436
Trade: Food Production (General) 536
Trade: In-Plant Logistics Assistant 569
Trade: Industrial Robotics and Digital 538
Manufacturing Technician
Trade: Information and Communication Technology 537
System Maintenance
Trade: Machinist 539 07.09.2025 and
Trade: Manufacturing Process Control and 543 11.09.2025 to 15.09.2025
Automation
Trade: Mechanic Auto Body Repair 541
Trade: Mechanic Electric Vehicle 542
Trade: Mechanic Motor Vehicle 437
Trade: Mechanic Two and Three Wheeler 553
Trade: Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioner 435
Technician
Trade: Operator Advanced Machine Tools 544
Trade: Pump Operator cum Mechanic 545
Trade: Sewing Technology 546
Trade: Sheet Metal 520
Trade: Smartphone Technician cum App Tester 547
Trade: Solar Technician (Electrical) 548
Trade: Surveyor 387
Trade: Technician Medical Electronics 549
Trade: Textile Mechatronics 568
Trade: Turner, Tool and Die Maker 552
Trade: Welder (Gas and Electric) 440
Trade: Wireman 550
Trade: Workshop Calculation Science 540
1.2.1. The paper wise date and time for the examination will be informed only through Commission’s
website www.tnpsc.gov.in.
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1.3. How to Apply:
Candidates are required to apply online by using the Commission’s website www.tnpscexams.in. The
candidate needs to register himself / herself first at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available
on the Commission’s website, and then proceed to fill up the online application for the examination. If the
candidate is already registered, he / she can proceed straightway to fill up the online application for the
examination.
After the last date for submission of online application, the Application Correction Window will open for
3 days from 16.07.2025 to 18.07.2025. During this period, candidates will be able to edit the details in their
online application. After the last date of the Application Correction Window period, no modification is
allowed in the online application.
Candidates should choose the subject paper(s) and specify in the online application. The candidates
should only choose the subject paper(s) in which they have obtained the educational qualification or
equivalent qualification for appearing in the examination.
1.3.4. The detailed instructions regarding how to apply and the examination centers are available in
Annexure I of this Notification.
1.3.5. Any claim by the candidate after the submission of an online application will not be entertained.
1.4.1. Candidates are not allowed to bring mobile phone, pager or any electronic equipment or
programmable device or storage media like pen drive, smart watches, watches with in-built memory
notes, rings with in-built memory notes, etc., or camera or Bluetooth devices or communication chips
or any other equipment or related accessories either in working or switched off mode capable of being
used as a communication device into the examination hall / room. Candidates are not allowed to bring
non-electronic devices such as P&G Design Data Book, mathematical and drawing instruments, log
tables, stencils of maps, slide rules, books, notes, loose sheets, guides, rough sheets, hand bags into
the examination hall / room.
1.4.2. If they are found to have any such things or instruments, they will not be allowed to write the
examination, besides invalidation of the answer sheet and / or debarment and / or rejection of candidature.
If it is considered necessary, they will be subjected to a thorough physical search including frisking on the
spot.
1.4.3. Candidates are advised, in their own interest, not to bring any of the banned items including mobile
phones to the venue of the examination, as arrangements for safekeeping of the same cannot be assured.
2. Warning:
2.1. All the recruitments by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission are purely merit-based. The
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission hereby cautions the candidates against touts and agents who may
cheat, by making false promises of securing jobs through unfair means. The Tamil Nadu Public Service
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Commission shall not be responsible or liable for any loss that may be caused to any candidate on account
of indulging in any sort of dealings with such unscrupulous elements.
2.2. Candidates are solely responsible for their claims in the online application. They cannot blame
service providers like internet cafes / browsing centers / common service centers for the mistakes made
while applying online for recruitment. Candidates are advised to check the filled–in online application
before finally submitting the same.
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16. Junior Training Officer 3620 Employment and Training 2 Level 11
(Draughtsman Civil) (Training Wing) (CPS)
17. Junior Training Officer 3621 46*
(Engineering Drawing)
18. Junior Training Officer 3622 5
(Electronics Mechanic)
19. Junior Training Officer 3623 10
(Electrician)
20. Junior Training Officer (Fashion 3624 2
Design and Technology)
21. Junior Training Officer (Fitter) 3625 29
22. Junior Training Officer 3626 1
(Food Production)
23. Junior Training Officer 3627 2
(Information and
Communication Technology
System Maintenance)
24. Junior Training Officer (In-Plant 3628 1
Logistics Assistant)
25. Junior Training Officer 3629 84*
(Industrial Robotics and Digital
Manufacturing Technician)
26. Junior Training Officer 3630 3
(Machinist)
27. Junior Training Officer 3631 41*
(Workshop Calculation and
Science)
28. Junior Training Officer 3632 2
(Mechanic Auto Body Repair)
29. Junior Training Officer 3633 1
(Mechanic Two and Three
Wheeler)
30. Junior Training Officer 3634 63*
(Mechanic Electric Vehicle)
31. Junior Training Officer 3635 1
(Mechanic Motor Vehicle)
32. Junior Training Officer 3636 49*
(Manufacturing Process control
and Automation)
33. Junior Training Officer 3637 8
(Refrigeration and Air
Conditioner Technician)
34. Junior Training Officer (Operator 3638 3
Advanced Machine Tool)
35. Junior Training Officer (Pump 3639 2
Operator cum Mechanic)
36. Junior Training Officer (Sewing 3640 4
Technology)
37. Junior Training Officer 3641 2
(Smartphone Technician cum
App Tester)
38. Junior Training Officer (Solar 3642 2
Technician (Electrical))
39. Junior Training Officer 3643 5
(Surveyor)
40. Junior Training Officer 3644 2
(Technician Medical Electronics)
41. Junior Training Officer (Textile 3645 1
Mechatronics)
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42. Junior Training Officer (Turner) 3646 Employment and Training 5 Level 11
43. Junior Training Officer (Welder) 3647 (Training Wing) 4 (CPS)
44. Junior Training Officer 3648 7
(Wireman)
45. Assistant Agricultural Officer 3101 Agriculture 26 Level 10
46. Assistant Horticultural Officer 3104 Horticulture 50# @ (CPS)
47. Technical Assistant (Civil) 3549 Tamil Nadu Housing 35*
48. Technical Assistant (Electrical) 3550 Board 4
49. Junior Burner 3651 Tamil Nadu Magnesite 2 Level 8
50. Junior Foreman (Factory) 3652 Limited 2 (EPF)
51. Junior Tradesman (Mechanic Motor Tamil Nadu State Level 1
Vehicle) Transport Corporation (Rs.18,000-
MTC 3655 40$ 56,900) ##
TNSTC - Kumbakonam 3689 18$ (CPS)
TNSTC - Coimbatore 3690 55$
TNSTC - Tirunelveli 3691 25$
TNSTC - Salem 3692 11@
TNSTC - Madurai 3693 29$
SETC 3694 43@
52. Junior Tradesman (Electrician)
MTC 3659 20$
TNSTC - Kumbakonam 3683 40$
TNSTC - Coimbatore 3684 49$
TNSTC - Tirunelveli 3685 25$
TNSTC - Salem 3686 35@
TNSTC - Madurai 3687 4$
SETC 3688 21@
53. Junior Tradesman (Welder)
MTC 3658 30$
TNSTC - Kumbakonam 3695 12$
TNSTC – Salem 3696 18@
TNSTC – Madurai 3697 04$
54. Junior Tradesman (Fitter)
TNSTC - Kumbakonam 3657 03$
TNSTC - Tirunelveli 3699 20$
TNSTC - Salem 3700 04@
55. Junior Tradesman Diesel 3656 18$
Mechanic
(TNSTC – Kumbakonam)
56. Junior Tradesman AC Mechanic 3661 03
(TNSTC – Salem)
57. Junior Tradesman Sheet metal 3660 10$
(TNSTC - Kumbakonam)
58. Technical Assistant (Electrical) 3591 Tamil Nadu Power 656* @ Level 5
Distribution Corporation (Rs.21100-
Limited 67100)
(CPS)
Total 1910
* - Vacancies for reservation for outstanding sportspersons, are deducted
# - Including Backlog Vacancies
@ - Including Shortfall Vacancies for Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes
$ - Only Shortfall Vacancies for Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes
## - Daily paid Rs.872/- per day. After completion of 240 days of actual work in a continuos period,
he / she will be posted as Junior Tradesman in regular pay scale
Abbreviations:
CPS – Contributory Pension Scheme
EPF – Employees’ Provident Fund
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3.1. The number of vacancies notified is tentative and is liable for modification, before the start of the
Physical Certificate Verification / Counselling.
3.2. The Commission reserves the right to include additional posts with different nomenclature and
having similar eligibility conditions, as announced in this notification.
3.3. The post wise distribution of vacancies is available in the Annexure VII of this Notification.
4. Eligibility Conditions:
The candidates should have completed the age of 18 years for all the posts (except Junior Training Officer
posts in Employment and Training (Training Wing)). The candidates should have completed 21 years of
age as on 01.08.2025 for the post of Junior Training Officer (Post Code: 3615, 3617 to 3648). The category
wise maximum age limit and age concession details are given below:
4.1.1. Others (Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs):
4.1.3. The above mentioned age concession will not apply to the Ex-Servicemen candidates who
have already been recruited to any class or service or category, as per section 3 (j) (vii) of Tamil Nadu
Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016.
4.1.4. No maximum age limit shall mean that the candidates should not have completed 60 years of
age as on 1.7.2025 or at the time of selection / appointment to the post.
4.1.5.1. The date of birth will be verified against the tenth standard (SSLC) or twelfth standard (HSC) mark
sheet, issued by the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education and Tamil Nadu Board of Higher
Secondary Education respectively. Those candidates whose date of birth is not mentioned in their
tenth standard / twelfth standard mark sheet must upload their Birth Certificate / Transfer Certificate /
Degree mark sheets, instead of the tenth standard or twelfth standard mark sheet. Any other form of
evidence will not be accepted. Failure to upload such a document shall result in the rejection of
candidature after due process.
4.1.5.2. Candidates claiming age concession should upload the supporting documents for such a
claim. Failure to upload such a document shall result in the rejection of candidature after due process.
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Chemical Technology or in Chemical Engineering issued by
any recognized Institution or Board; and
ii) Experience in research in pure or applied Chemistry or
Analytical Chemistry for a period of not less than two years
2. Mines Surveyor 3674 i) Degree in Civil / Mining or Diploma in Civil / Mining
ii) Mines Surveyor’s certificate of Competency
3. Assistant Manager 3654 i) Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering
(Mines) ii) 2nd class Mines managers certificate of competency
4. Junior Engineer 3662 Must possess Diploma in Civil Engineering awarded by the
State Board of Technical Education
5. Junior Technical 1853 i) Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification
Assistant ii) Must possess a Diploma in Handloom Technology obtained
from the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem or
Varanasi or from any other recognized Institute of Handloom
Technology
(or)
Diploma in Textile Manufacture obtained from the
Technological Diploma Examination Board, Madras or the
State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu
6. Overseer / Junior Refer i) Must possess a Diploma in Civil Engineering
Draughting Officer table ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to the
in para persons possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
No.3 from any University or Institution recognized by the University
Grants Commission
7. Junior Draughting 3115 i) A Diploma in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from any
Officer University or Institution awarded by the State Board of
Technical Education and Training of the concerned State
Government;
ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given, to those
who have undergone one year apprenticeship training under
the Government of India Scheme or the State Government
Apprenticeship Scheme
8. Hostel Superintendent 1731 i) Must possess a Diploma in Physical Education issued by any
cum Physical Training University or Institution
Officer (or)
Must possess the Teachers Certificate in Physical Education
(Higher Grade) and Teaching Experience for a period of not
less than one year and
ii) Must have been declared eligible for admission to the
college course of study under the old 11 year schooling or Must
have been declared eligible for admission to the Higher
Secondary Course under the present 10 year schooling
9. Junior Draughting 3547 D.C.E. (Diploma in Civil Engineering)
Officer
10. Surveyor 3378 i) A Diploma in Civil Engineering from any Institute approved
by All India Council for Technical Education;
(or)
National Trade Certificate in the trade of Surveyor awarded by
National Council for Vocational Training (for Surveyor);
(or)
A Certificate in Army Trade Surveyor (field) issued by Madras
Engineering Group
11. Assistant Rubber 3258 i) Must be a B.Sc., degree holder in Chemistry with first class
Maker or Diploma in Rubber Technology or Polymer Technology
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ii) Other things being equal preference will be given to a Post
Graduate in Chemistry
12. Junior Training Officer 3615 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Architectural ii) Any one of the following
Draughtsman) (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Architecture / Civil
from any Institution / University recognized by All India Council
for Technical Education / UGC;
(or)
(b) Diploma in Civil Engineering / Architectural Assistantship
from any Institution / University recognized by All India Council
for Technical Education / UGC;
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Architectural Draughtsman
13. Junior Training Officer 3617 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Basic Designer and ii) Any one of the following
Virtual Verifier) (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Industrial /
Mechanical / Production / Mechanical Engineering Design and
Drafting / Mechatronics from any Institution / University
recognized by All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Production
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Design and Drafting /
Mechatronics Engineering from any Institution / University
recognized by All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier
14. Junior Training Officer 3618 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Computer Hardware ii) Any one of the following
and Network (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Computer Science /
Maintenance) Electronics and Communication / Information Technology from
any Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Computer Technology / Computer Science and
Engineering / Computer Engineering / Electronics and
Communication Engineering / Technology / Information
Technology / Computer Networking from any Institution /
University recognized by All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance
15. Junior Training Officer 3619 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Advanced Computer ii) Any one of the following
Numerical Control (a) Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Manufacturing /
Machining Technician) Industrial / Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics from any
Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Production
Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering from any Institution /
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University recognized by All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Advanced Computer Numerical Control
Machining Technician
16. Junior Training Officer 3620 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Draughtsman Civil) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Civil from any
Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Civil Engineering from any Institution / University
recognized by All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Draughtsman Civil
17. Junior Training Officer 3621 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Engineering Drawing) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Engineering from All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC recognized Engineering College / University
(or)
(b) Diploma in Engineering from All India Council for Technical
Education / recognized board of technical education or relevant
Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from Directorate General of
Training
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in ‘Any one of the Mechanical group (Grade I) trades
categorised under Engineering Drawing’ or ‘Draughtsman
Mechanical’ or ‘Draughtsman Civil’ trades
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(b) Diploma in Electrical / Electrical and Electronics
Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Electrician
20. Junior Training Officer 3624 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Fashion Design and ii) Any one of the following
Technology) (a) Degree in Apparel Technology / Textile Technology from
any Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Garment Technology / Apparel Technology /
Costume Design and Dress Making / Fashion Design &
Clothing Technology / Fashion Technology from any Institution
/ University recognized by All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Fashion Design and Technology
21. Junior Training Officer 3625 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Fitter) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in / Mechanical /
Production / Manufacturing from any Institution / University
recognized by All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing
Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Fitter
22. Junior Training Officer 3626 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Food Production) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Hotel Management / Catering Technology / Hotel
& Catering Management from any Institution / University
recognized by All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology from
any Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Food Production
23. Junior Training Officer 3627 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Information and ii) Any one of the following
Communication (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Computer Science /
Technology System Information Technology / Electronics and Communication from
Maintenance) any Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Computer Science / Electronics and
Communication / Computer Technology / Computer Science
and Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information
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Technology from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Information and Communication Technology
System Maintenance
24. Junior Training Officer 3628 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(In-Plant Logistics ii) Any one of the following
Assistant) (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical /
Production from All India Council for Technical Education /
UGC recognized Engineering College / University
(or)
(b) Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering from All
India Council for Technical Education / recognized board of
Technical Education or relevant Advanced Diploma
(Vocational) from Directorate General of Training
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in In-Plant Logistics Assistant
25. Junior Training Officer 3629 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Industrial Robotics and ii) Any one of the following
Digital Manufacturing (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Manufacturing /
Technician) Industrial / Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics / Robotics
and Automation from any Institution / University recognized by
All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Electronics / Manufacturing Engineering /
Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Production
Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Robotics and
Automation from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing
Technician
26. Junior Training Officer 3630 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Machinist) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical /
Production / Manufacturing from any Institution / University
recognized by All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing
Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Machinist
27. Junior Training Officer 3631 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Workshop Calculation ii) Any one of the following
and Science) (a) Degree in Engineering from All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC recognized Engineering College / University
(or)
(b) Diploma in Engineering from All India Council for Technical
Education / recognized board of Technical Education or
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relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from Directorate
General of Training
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in any one of the engineering trades
34. Junior Training Officer 3638 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Operator Advanced ii) Any one of the following
Machine Tool) (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Manufacturing /
Industrial / Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics from any
Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Production
Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering from any Institution /
University recognized by All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Operator Advanced Machine Tool
35. Junior Training Officer 3639 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Pump Operator cum ii) Any one of the following
Mechanic) (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical /
Automobile from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
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(b) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile
Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Pump Operator cum Mechanic
36. Junior Training Officer 3640 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Sewing Technology) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Fashion & Apparel Technology / Textile
Technology from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Garment fabrication Technology / Costume
Design & Dress Making / Garment Technology / Apparel
Technology / Fashion Design & Clothing Technology / Fashion
Technology from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Sewing Technology
37. Junior Training Officer 3641 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Smartphone ii) Any one of the following
Technician cum App (a) Degree in Electronics / Electronics and Telecommunication
Tester) / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Computer
Networking from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Electronics / Electronics and
Telecommunication / Electronics and Communication
Engineering / Computer Networking from any Institution /
University recognized by All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Smartphone Technician cum App Tester
38. Junior Training Officer 3642 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Solar Technician ii) Any one of the following
(Electrical)) (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electrical / Electrical
and Electronics from any Institution / University recognized by
All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Electrical / Electrical and Electronics
Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Solar Technician (Electrical)
39. Junior Training Officer 3643 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Surveyor) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Survey / Civil from
any Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
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(b) Diploma in Survey Engineering / Civil Engineering from any
Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Surveyor
40. Junior Training Officer 3644 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Technician Medical ii) Any one of the following
Electronics) (a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electronics / Bio
Medical / Medical Electronics / Electronics and Communication
from any Institution / University recognized by All India Council
for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Electronics / Bio Medical / Medical Electronics
Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering
from any Institution / University recognized by All India Council
for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Technician Medical Electronics
41. Junior Training Officer 3645 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Textile Mechatronics) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Textile Mechatronics / Textile Technology /
Textile Processing / Textile Engineering from any Institution /
University recognized by All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Textile Mechatronics / Textile Technology /
Textile Processing / Textile Engineering from any Institution /
University recognized by All India Council for Technical
Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Textile Mechatronics
42. Junior Training Officer 3646 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Turner) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical /
Production / Manufacturing from any Institution / University
recognized by All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing
Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in the trade of ‘Turner’ or ‘Tool and Die maker
(PTJF)’ or ‘Tool and Die maker (Dies and Moulds)’
43. Junior Training Officer 3647 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Welder) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical /
Metallurgy / Mechatronics / Production / Manufacturing from
any Institution / University recognized by All India Council for
Technical Education / UGC
(or)
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(b) Diploma in Mechanical and allied / Production /
Manufacturing Engineering from any Institution / University
recognized by All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Welder
44. Junior Training Officer 3648 i) Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent; and
(Wireman) ii) Any one of the following
(a) Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electrical / Electrical
and Electronics from any Institution / University recognized by
All India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(b) Diploma in Electrical / Electrical and Electronics
Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by All
India Council for Technical Education / UGC
(or)
(c) National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate in Wireman
45. Assistant Agricultural 3101 i) Must have passed Higher Secondary (plus two) Examination
Officer ii) Must possess two years Diploma in Agriculture from the
Institution recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu or
affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University; or
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul District or Annamalai
University or any other Institution under the control of the
Commissioner of Agriculture
46. Assistant Horticultural 3104 i) A pass in Higher Secondary Examination and
Officer ii) A pass in two years Diploma course in Horticulture in the
Institutions approved by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University /
Gandhigram Rural University / Director of Horticulture and
Plantation Crops or Diploma Course in Horticulture awarded by
the Annamalai University
47. Technical Assistant 3549 A Diploma in Civil Engineering from any Institute approved by
(Civil) All India Council for Technical Education
48. Technical Assistant 3550 A Diploma in Electrical Engineering from any Institute
(Electrical) approved by All India Council for Technical Education
49. Junior Burner 3651 B.Sc (Chemistry) or Diploma in Chemical Engineering
50. Junior Foreman 3652 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
(Factory)
51. Junior Tradesman Refer i) Must have passed SSLC
(Mechanic Motor table ii) Must have passed ITI certificate examination (NTC) in
Vehicle) in para Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) Trade
No.3 iii) Must have completed the Apprenticeship under the
Apprenticeship Act, 1961/1973 in any of the Organisation in
Tamil Nadu and obtained National Apprenticeship Certificate
52. Junior Tradesman i) Must have passed SSLC
(Electrician) ii) Must have passed ITI certificate examination (NTC) in
Electrician Trade
iii) Must have completed the Apprenticeship under the
Apprenticeship Act, 1961/1973 in any of the Organisation in
Tamil Nadu and obtained National Apprenticeship Certificate
53. Junior Tradesman i) Must have passed SSLC
(Welder) ii) Must have passed ITI certificate examination (NTC) in
Welder Trade
iii) Must have completed the Apprenticeship under the
Apprenticeship Act, 1961/1973 in any of the Organisation in
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Tamil Nadu and obtained National Apprenticeship Certificate
54. Junior Tradesman i) Must have passed SSLC
(Fitter) ii) Must have passed ITI certificate examination (NTC) in Fitter
Trade
iii) Must have completed the Apprenticeship under the
Apprenticeship Act, 1961/1973 in any of the Organisation in
Tamil Nadu and obtained National Apprenticeship Certificate
55. Junior Tradesman 3656 i) Must have passed SSLC
(Diesel Mechanic) ii) Must have passed ITI certificate examination (NTC) in Diesel
Mechanic Trade
iii) Must have completed the Apprenticeship under the
Apprenticeship Act, 1961/1973 in any of the Organisation in
Tamil Nadu and obtained National Apprenticeship Certificate
56. Junior Tradesman 3661 i) Must have passed SSLC
(AC Mechanic) ii) Must have passed ITI certificate examination (NTC) in AC
Mechanic Trade
iii) Must have completed the Apprenticeship under the
Apprenticeship Act, 1961/1973 in any of the Organisation in
Tamil Nadu and obtained National Apprenticeship Certificate
57. Junior Tradesman 3660 i) Must have passed SSLC
(Sheet Metal) ii) Must have passed ITI certificate examination (NTC) in Sheet
Metal Trade
iii) Must have completed the Apprenticeship under the
Apprenticeship Act, 1961/1973 in any of the Organisation in
Tamil Nadu and obtained National Apprenticeship Certificate
58. Technical Assistant 3591 Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Equivalent
(Electrical)
4.2.1. The candidates should possess the educational qualification, technical qualification and
experience prescribed for the post, on the date of notification. The period of practical or other
experience should have been acquired after obtaining the educational qualification prescribed for the
post.
4.2.2. The Diploma / I.T.I / National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate / Under
Graduate / Post Graduate degree qualification prescribed for the above posts should have been
obtained by passing the required qualification in the following order of studies viz., SSLC + HSC /
Diploma / I.T.I or its equivalent + Under Graduate Degree + Post Graduate Degree.
4.2.3. The posts for which prescribed qualification is Diploma in a particular subject, then a degree in
the subject will be considered as a higher qualification. The candidates possessing degree in the
subject are also eligible to apply, except for the posts of Assistant Agricultural Officer
(Post Code: 3101) and Assistant Horticultural Officer (Post Code: 3104).
4.2.4. Candidates not possessing the two years Diploma in Agriculture are not eligible for the post of
Assistant Agricultural Officer (Post Code: 3101) and candidates not possessing the two years
Diploma in Horticulture are not eligible for the post of Assitant Horticultural Officer (Post Code: 3104)
even though they possess higher qualification. Diploma in Agricultural Technology (3 Years course)
is not the prescribed educational qualification, for the post of Assistant Agricultural Officer (Post Code:
3101).
4.2.5. Candidates who have not possessed Industrial Training Institute Certificate in the Trades of
Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Electrician, Welder, Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, AC Mechanic and Sheet Metal
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are not eligible for the post of Junior Tradesman (refer para No.3) in Tamil Nadu State Transport
Corporation in various Divisions even though they possess higher qualification.
4.2.6.1. SSLC / HSC / I.T.I Certificate / National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate /
Diploma / Degree / PG Degree / Integrated PG Degree / Provisional Degree or Provisional Diploma
Certificate / Consolidated Mark Sheet along with Degree or Provisional Degree Certificate shall be
accepted as proof of educational qualification.
4.2.6.2. In cases where the I.T.I Certificate / National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship
Certificate / Diploma / Degree / PG Degree certificates had been issued after the date of notification,
candidates must upload proof of the publication of results of the respective qualification(s) on or
before the date of notification in the form of Provisional Diploma / I.T.I / Degree Certificate / Consolidated
Mark Sheet / Certificate from the Head of the Institution / University in the format prescribed in
Annexure VI.
4.2.6.3. Candidates claiming possession of qualification higher than that prescribed for a post, must
upload certificates, issued on / before the date of notification, in support of such claim.
4.2.6.4. Candidates claiming experience for the posts of Chemist, Grade I (Post Code: 3679) and Hostel
Superintendent cum Physical Training Officer (Post Code: 1731) should upload the experience certificate
in the format available in Annexure V of this notification.
4.2.6.5. In cases where the duration of the prescribed educational / technical course / experience has
been specified in the notification, any discrepancy between the claim in the application and the
documents uploaded shall result in the rejection of candidature after due process.
4.2.6.6. In case the Degree Certificate is lost or is not immediately available for reasons to be specified,
an extract from the Convocation Register will be accepted as evidence of qualification.
4.2.6.7. The candidates claiming equivalence of qualification should upload a copy of the Government
order at the time of uploading of documents, failing which his / her candidature will be rejected after due
process. The Government orders relating to equivalence of qualification are available on the website of
the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (www.tnsche.tn.gov.in). The Government orders
regarding equivalence of qualification issued after the date of physical certificate verification will not be
considered for this recruitment.
4.3.1. Candidates selected for appointment to the posts will be required to submit a certificate of
physical fitness to the Appointing Authority at the time of joining the post.
4.3.2. The prescribed standards of visual acuity of the candidates selected for the following posts are
mentioned below;
S. Name of the Post Post Code Standard of Vision
No.
1. Chemist, Grade-I 3679 Standard III or better, Colour
2. Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer Refer table in blindness or night blindness to
para No.3 be a disqualification
3. Junior Technical Assistant 1853
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4. Technical Assistant (Electrical) 3591 Standar III or better, Colour
vision defective and Night
blindness will be a
disqualification
5. Junior Engineer 3662 Standard III or better, Colour
6. Assistant Agricultural Officer 3101 blindness to be a disqualification
7. Assistant Horticultural Officer 3104
8. Mines Surveyor 3674 Standard III or better
9. Assistant Manager (Mines) 3654
10. Junior Draughting Officer 3115
11. Hostel Superintendent cum Physical Training 1731
Officer
12. Junior Draughting Officer 3547
13. Surveyor 3378
14. Technical Assistant (Civil) 3549
15. Technical Assistant (Electrical) 3550
16. Junior Burner 3651
17. Junior Foreman (Factory) 3652
18. Junior Training Officer (Architectural 3615
Draughtsman)
19. Junior Training Officer (Basic Designer & 3617
Virtual Verifier)
20. Junior Training Officer (Computer Hardware & 3618
Network Maintenance)
21. Junior Training Officer (Advanced Computer 3619
Numerical Control Machining Technician)
22. Junior Training Officer (Draughtsman Civil) 3620
23. Junior Training Officer (Engineering Drawing) 3621
24. Junior Training Officer (Electronics Mechanic) 3622
25. Junior Training Officer (Electrician) 3623
26. Junior Training Officer (Fashion Design and 3624
Technology)
27. Junior Training Officer (Fitter) 3625
28. Junior Training Officer (Food Production) 3626
4.3.3. Candidates with defective vision should upload an Eye Fitness certificate from a qualified Eye
Specialist working in a Government Hospital at the time of joining the post, to the Appointing Authority.
4.3.4. Candidates who have applied for the posts of Chemist, Grade-I (Post Code: 3679), Overseer /Junior
Draughting Officer in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (refer table in para No 3), Junior
Technical Assistant (Post Code: 1853), Junior Engineer (Post Code: 3662), Assistant Agricultural Officer
(Post Code: 3101), Assistant Horticultural Officer (Post Code: 3104) and Technical Assistant (Electrical)
(Post Code: 3591) should upload eye fitness certificate from the specialist in Ophthalmology working in
the Government Hospital in the format prescribed in Annexure VI at the time of submission of online
application failing which his / her application will not be considered for the said posts.
4.3.5. Posts of Junior Tradesman (Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Electrician, Welder, Fitter,
AC Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic and Sheet Metal) in Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
4.3.5.2. Candidates possessing the above-said minimum physical standards are only eligible to apply for
these posts. The candidates who have applied for the posts of Junior Tradesman (Post code: refer table
in para. No.3) should upload the certificate of physical standards obtained from a Medical Officer, above
the rank of an Assistant Surgeon appointed by the Government to a Government Medical Institution in the
format prescribed in Annexure VI of Notification at the time of submission of online application failing which
his / her application will not be considered for the said posts.
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4.3.5.3. Senior Civil Surgeon, Civil Surgeon, Senior Assistant Surgeon, Resident Medical Officer, Assistant
Professor, Senior Assistant Professor, Designate Professor of Medicine and Professor of Paediatrics are
the competent authorities to issue the certificate of physical standards.
4.4.1. Candidates should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil on the date of this Notification. The
candidate shall be deemed to possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil if, he / she has passed the
SSLC examination or its equivalent examination / HSC / Degree, etc., with Tamil as one of the
languages or studied the High School Course in Tamil medium; or passed the SSLC examination or
its equivalent examination in Tamil medium; or passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test)
in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
4.4.2. Candidates must upload either SSLC / HSC / Degree / PG Degree mark sheets or proof of
having passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu
Public Service Commission, at the time of submission of online application.
4.4.3. Failure to produce documents in support of the possession of adequate knowledge of Tamil,
shall result in the candidate being required to pass the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in
Tamil conducted by the Commission, within a period of two years from the date of
his / her appointment, failing which he / she shall be discharged from service.
4.5.1. The candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, and BCMs, who
have put in 5 years or more of service, since his/ her first appointment to a service of Government of
India or Government of a State / Union Territory, are not eligible to apply even if they are within the
age limit.
4.5.2. The persons with benchmark disabilities are not eligible for the following posts;
4.6.1. The following posts are identified as suitable for reservation to persons with benchmark disabilities
as detailed below:
4.6.2. Persons with Benchmark Disability with only those category (ies) of disability (ies) mentioned above
shall be eligible to apply for this examination under Persons with Benchmark Disability category.
Therefore, candidates concerned are advised to read it carefully before applying appropriately for
admission to the Examination.
5. Plan of Examination:
5.1. The Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI) will be conducted as single stage
Written Examination. The candidates will be admitted to the examination, based on the claims made in the
online application.
5.2.1. The merit list or ranking list shall be prepared on the basis of total marks secured by the candidates
in the written examination. Marks obtained by the candidates in the examination (Part B and Part C of
Paper I and Paper II) would determine final ranking.
5.2.2. In cases of two or more candidates scoring equal marks, the candidate possessing the higher
qualification shall be placed above in the merit list.
5.2.3. When the marks obtained in the written examination and the qualification are also the same, then
the candidate senior in age shall be placed above in the merit list.
5.2.4. When the age too is the same, then the candidate who has submitted his application earlier to the
Commission, as determined from the application number, shall be placed above in the merit list.
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5.3. Onscreen certificate verification will be conducted before admission to the physical certificate
verification and counselling. The Commission will draw a list of candidates to be qualified for the onscreen
certificate verification based on the criterion of minimum qualifying marks as mentioned in para 6 of the
notification and rule of reservation of appointments. For the posts not requiring experience the candidates
will be admitted to onscreen certificate verification in the ratio of 1:3 / 1:2 for General category and all
reserved categories respectively. For the posts requiring experience the candidates will be admitted to
onscreen certificate verification in the ratio of 1:5 for all categories.
5.4. The experience certificate uploaded by the candidates will be verified by the Head of the Department
/ Organization concerned, during onscreen certificate verification. The committee can reject the experience
certificate of the candidate after due process. The decision of the committee is final.
5.5. After onscreen certificate verification, based on the marks obtained in the written examination and
subject to the rule of reservation of appointments, candidates will be admitted to physical certificate
verification and counselling (wherever applicable). For the posts requiring counselling, the candidates will
be admitted to physical certificate verification and counselling in the ratio of 1:3 and 1:1.5 for General
category and all reserved categories respectively. For the posts not requiring counselling, candidates will
be admitted to physical certificate verification in the ratio of 1:1.2 for all categories.
5.6. In respect of posts whose total cadre strength is one only and for which the rule of reservation of
appointments does not apply, the number of candidates to be admitted to the physical certificate
verification and counselling (wherever applicable) on the basis of the marks obtained in the written
examination will be three.
5.7. The final selection will be made based on the total marks obtained by the candidate in the Examination
(Part B and Part C of Paper I and Paper II) subject to rule of reservation of appointments. Candidates will
be allowed to participate in counselling (wherever applicable) based on his / her rank.
5.8. Appearance in Paper I and Paper II is compulsory. Candidates who have not appeared either for
Paper I or Paper II will not be considered for selection, even if they secure the minimum qualifying marks.
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6. Scheme of Examination:
Assistant Rubber Maker 3258 Rubber and Polymer 576 Diploma English
Technology
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Surveyor 3378 Trade: Surveyor 387 I.T.I English and
Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3615 Trade: Architectural 531 I.T.I English and
(Architectural Draughtsman Tamil
Draughtsman)
Junior Training Officer 3617 Trade: Basic Designer and 532 I.T.I English and
(Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier Tamil
Virtual Verifier)
Junior Training Officer 3618 Trade: Computer Hardware 533 I.T.I English and
(Computer Hardware and and Network Maintenance Tamil
Network Maintenance)
Junior Training Officer 3619 Trade: Advanced 534 I.T.I English and
(Advanced Computer Computer Numerical Tamil
Numerical Control Control Machining
Machining Technician) Technician
Junior Training Officer 3620 Trade: Draughtsman Civil 388 I.T.I English and
(Draughtsman Civil) Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3621 Trade: Engineering 551 I.T.I English and
(Engineering Drawing) Drawing and Draughtsman Tamil
(Mechanical and Civil)
Junior Training Officer 3622 Trade: Electronics 535 I.T.I English and
(Electronics Mechanic) Mechanic Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3623 Trade: Electrician 438 I.T.I English and
(Electrician) Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3624 Trade: Fashion Design and 570 I.T.I English and
(Fashion Design and Technology Tamil
Technology)
Junior Training Officer 3625 Trade: Fitter 436 I.T.I English and
(Fitter) Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3626 Trade: Food Production 536 I.T.I English and
(Food Production) (General) Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3627 Trade: Information and 537 I.T.I English and
(Information and Communication Tamil
Communication Technology System
Technology System Maintenance
Maintenance)
Junior Training Officer 3628 Trade: In-Plant Logistics 569 I.T.I English and
(In-Plant Logistics Assistant Tamil
Assistant)
Junior Training Officer 3629 Trade: Industrial Robotics 538 I.T.I English and
(Industrial Robotics and and Digital Manufacturing Tamil
Digital Manufacturing Technician
Technician)
Junior Training Officer 3630 Trade: Machinist 539 I.T.I English and
(Machinist) Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3631 Trade: Workshop 540 I.T.I English and
(Workshop Calculation Calculation Science Tamil
and Science)
Junior Training Officer 3632 Trade: Mechanic Auto 541 I.T.I English and
(Mechanic Auto Body Body Repair Tamil
Repair)
Junior Training Officer 3633 Trade: Mechanic Two and 553 I.T.I English and
(Mechanic Two and Three Wheeler Tamil
Three Wheeler)
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Junior Training Officer 3634 Trade: Mechanic Electric 542 I.T.I English and
(Mechanic Electric Vehicle Tamil
Vehicle)
Junior Training Officer 3635 Trade: Mechanic Motor 437 I.T.I English and
(Mechanic Motor Vehicle) Vehicle Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3636 Trade: Manufacturing 543 I.T.I English and
(Manufacturing Process Process control and Tamil
control and Automation) Automation
Junior Training Officer 3637 Trade: Mechanic 435 I.T.I English and
(Refrigeration and Air Refrigeration and Air Tamil
Conditioner Technician) Conditioner Technician
Junior Training Officer 3638 Trade: Operator Advanced 544 I.T.I English and
(Operator Advanced Machine Tool Tamil
Machine Tool)
Junior Training Officer 3639 Trade: Pump Operator cum 545 I.T.I English and
(Pump Operator cum Mechanic Tamil
Mechanic)
Junior Training Officer 3640 Trade: Sewing Technology 546 I.T.I English and
(Sewing Technology) Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3641 Trade: Smartphone 547 I.T.I English and
(Smartphone Technician Technician cum App Tester Tamil
cum App Tester)
Junior Training Officer 3642 Trade: Solar Technician 548 I.T.I English and
(Solar Technician (Electrical) Tamil
(Electrical))
Junior Training Officer 3643 Trade: Surveyor 387 I.T.I English and
(Surveyor) Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3644 Trade: Technician Medical 549 I.T.I English and
(Technician Medical Electronics Tamil
Electronics)
Junior Training Officer 3645 Trade: Textile 568 I.T.I English and
(Textile Mechatronics) Mechatronics Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3646 Trade: Turner, Tool and 552 I.T.I English and
(Turner) Die Maker Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3647 Trade: Welder (Gas & 440 I.T.I English and
(Welder) Electric) Tamil
Junior Training Officer 3648 Trade: Wireman 550 I.T.I English and
(Wireman) Tamil
Assistant Agricultural 3101 Agriculture 431 Diploma English and
Officer Tamil
Assistant Horticultural 3104 Horticulture 432 Diploma English and
Officer Tamil
Technical Assistant (Civil) 3549 Civil Engineering 443 Diploma English and
Tamil
Technical Assistant 3550 Electrical and Electronics 446 Diploma English and
(Electrical) Engineering Tamil
Technical Assistant 3591 Electrical and Electronics 446 Diploma English and
(Electrical) Engineering Tamil
Junior Burner 3651 Chemical Engineering and 452 Diploma English
Technology
Junior Foreman (Factory) 3652 Mechanical Engineering 441 Diploma English and
Tamil
Junior Tradesman 3655 Trade: Mechanic Motor 437 I.T.I English and
(Mechanic Motor Vehicle) Vehicle Tamil
Junior Tradesman 3659 Trade: Electrician 438 I.T.I English and
(Electrician) Tamil
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Junior Tradesman 3658 Trade: Welder (Gas & 440 I.T.I English and
(Welder) Electric) Tamil
Junior Tradesman (Fitter) 3657 Trade: Fitter 436 I.T.I English and
Tamil
Junior Tradesman 3656 Trade: Diesel Mechanic 521 I.T.I English and
(Diesel Mechanic) Tamil
Junior Tradesman 3661 Trade: Mechanic 435 I.T.I English and
(AC Mechanic) Refrigeration and Air- Tamil
Conditioner Technician
Junior Tradesman 3660 Trade: Sheet Metal 520 I.T.I English and
(Sheet Metal) Tamil
6.2. The Paper II, Part B and Part C of Paper-I will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum
qualifying marks of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part A of Paper I.
6.3. The questions in Part B and C of Paper I will be set both in English and Tamil.
6.4. The differently abled candidates can avail exemption from writing Part A in Paper I (Tamil Eligibility
Test). Such candidates have to furnish the required details in the online application without fail.
Subsequent claim will receive no attention. The candidates need to upload the Certificate of Disablity in
the format prescribed in Annexure II of this notification.
6.5. The syllabus for the written examination is available in Annexure III of this Notification. Unit wise
distribution of questions mentioned in the syllabus is only indicative. Commission reserves the right to
marginally increase or decrease the number of questions in each unit if necessity arises.
6.6. The instructions to be followed while appearing for the examination, are available in
Annexure IV of this Notification.
6.7. The Notification is published in English and Tamil versions. In case of doubt, English version is
final.
7. Reservation of Appointments:
The rule of reservation of appointments applies to this recruitment. The details of the reservation to
candidates belonging to various categories are given in Annexure II of this Notification. In respect of
posts having total cadre strength as one only, the rule of reservation of appointment does not apply
for the posts i.e., Chemist, Grade I (Post Code: 3679), Junior Training Officer (Architectural
Draughtsman) (Post Code: 3615), Junior Training Officer (In-plant Logistics Assistant) (Post Code:
3628), Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Two and Three Wheeler) (Post Code: 3633) and Junior
Training Officer (Textile Mechatronics) (Post Code: 3645)
8. Communication to Candidates:
8.1. The memorandum of admission (Hall Ticket) for eligible candidates will be made available on the
Commission‘s website www.tnpscexams.in for downloading by candidates. The memorandum of
admission will not be sent by post. The candidates must comply with every instruction given in the
memorandum of admission.
8.2. The Commission will publish the written examination results, date and time of physical certificate
verification, and counselling on the Commission’s website (www.tnpsc.gov.in). No individual
communication will be sent to the candidates by post. Candidates will be informed of the above fact
only through SMS and e-mail, through the registered Mobile Number and email ID. Candidates are
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directed to watch the Commission’s website in this regard. The Commission shall not be responsible
if the communication does not reach the candidate due to an incorrect / invalid e-mail ID / mobile number
and failure / delay in delivery of SMS / email to the candidates due to any reason including technical
issues. Any representation from the candidates for non-receipt of SMS or e-mail will not be responded.
9.1. Candidates requiring clarification, can contact the office of the Tamil Nadu Public Service
Commission in person or over the Toll-Free No.18004190958 on all working days between
10.00 a.m. and 5.45 p.m.
9.2. Queries relating to One Time Registration / online application may be sent to
[email protected]. Any other communication with the Commission must be made through
email to [email protected]. Communications sent by post must be addressed only to the
Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, V.O.C. Nagar, Park Town,
Chennai -600003.
9.3. All communications to the Commission should invariably contain the following particulars.
Communications not containing the following particulars will not be attended to
9.4. Request for exemption from age limit or other qualifications will receive no attention. Requests
for furnishing causes of failure in the written examination or for non-selection based on the results of
the written examination or for revaluation of answer sheets will not be entertained.
10. Litigations:
The selection for appointment to the posts included in this recruitment is purely provisional subject to
the final orders in the court cases, if any, pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Madras and
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, relating to this recruitment.
Secretary
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Annexure I
How to Apply Online
1. Website: Candidates should apply only through online mode in the Commission's website
viz., www.tnpscexams.in.
2.1. It is essential for the candidate to register himself / herself first at the One Time Registration
(OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceed to fill up the online
application for the examination. Candidates should register only once in the One Time Registration
by paying Rs.150/- as registration fee. Successfully registered One Time Registration is valid for five
years from the date of registration.
2.2. During One Time Registration, the candidates should keep ready the scanned image of their
photograph, taken within the last 3 months of size 20 KB – 50 KB and saved as “Photograph.jpg” and
signature of size 10 KB – 20 KB and saved as ‘Signature.jpg’. Both photograph and signature, of
200 DPI resolution, should be saved in a CD / DVD / Pen drive, to upload the same.
2.3. One Time Registration is not an application for any post. It is just a collection of information from
the candidates and provides a separate dashboard to each candidate to facilitate the maintenance of
their own profile. A candidate should make an online application separately for every examination for
which he / she intends to appear.
2.4. A valid e-mail ID and mobile number are mandatory for One Time Registration. E-mail ID and
mobile number are to be kept in ‘ACTIVE’ mode. Every candidate should have his / her email ID and
password. No candidate should share his/her e-mail ID, password, mobile number with any other
person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal email ID, he / she should create a new
email ID before applying online and must maintain that email account live. Inquiries relating to One
Time Registration / online applications will be answered only if the inquiries are received through a
registered e-mail ID.
2.5. Linking the Aadhaar number with One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for candidates. The
information associated with the Aadhaar number including biometrics will be used only for
identification purposes and will not be stored or shared. Candidates are requested to give their
consent in their respective OTR. The Aadhaar details will be submitted to the Central Identities Data
Repository (CIDR) only for authentication. Linking of the Aadhaar number is mandatory for all
prospective candidates to create new OTR, renew / access the existing OTR and apply for any
recruitment to be notified henceforth.
2.6.1. Candidates shall furnish their correct SSLC Register Number and Certificate Number, Month
and Year of Passing, Medium of Instruction, and Name of the Board that issued the certificate while
registering online. If any detail furnished is found to be wrong, the online application will be rejected
at any stage after due process.
2.6.2. Candidates who have more than one SSLC mark sheet, should enter the details available in
the mark sheet issued on the final attempt in which he / she had passed the SSLC examination.
2.6.3. Besides details related to SSLC, all other details required in the One Time Registration, shall
be furnished without any mistake, as these details shall form the basis of all other details given
subsequently by the candidate while filling the online application for each recruitment.
2.7.1. The candidates shall be permitted to edit the details in the OTR whenever required by uploading
the supporting documents.
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2.7.2. Any changes in the One Time Registration must be made before the submission of the online
application since the details furnished in the One Time Registration will be filled in automatically in
the online application. Hence, incorrect particulars furnished in the One Time Registration may result
in the rejection of online application after due process. Candidates are therefore advised to fill in the
One Time Registration particulars carefully and correctly.
2.7.3. The Commission will not be responsible for any consequences arising out of failure on the part
of the candidates to adhere to the instructions issued regarding One Time Registration or filling up of
online application.
2.7.4. The instructions and illustration regarding One Time Registration are available on the website
viz., www.tnpscexams.in.
3. Online Application:
3.1. A candidate who wishes to apply for any post shall click “APPLY” against the post notified on the
Commission‘s website and use the same User ID and Password given for One Time Registration.
User ID and Password are to be created by the candidates themselves. In case the candidate forgets
the User ID and Password, he/she can retrieve or reset them using the “FORGOT PASSWORD and
FORGOT USER ID” options. The Commission will not furnish User ID and Password details to the
candidates.
3.2. A candidate already having user ID and password, has to login. The available One Time
Registration particulars will be displayed on the screen, including the photograph furnished at the
time of One Time Registration, as well as the photographs uploaded with previous online applications.
Candidates shall check and confirm the One Time Registration details before proceeding further.
Thereafter, the candidates shall fill up additional details required in the specific recruitment
application. If any of the One Time Registration details are found to be incorrect, the same should be
corrected by clicking on OTR Edit. Changes made in the One Time Registration will be reflected only
in online applications to be submitted subsequently.
3.0 cm
4.5 cm
3.5 cm
3.3. Candidates shall upload their photograph taken on or after the date of notification at the time of
submission of each and every online application. The photograph should be in colour, of passport
size, against a white background and taken in a photo studio. The candidate should be photographed
in frontal view showing both ears and part of the neck. The candidate should ensure that the name
of the candidate and the date of photography (i.e., on or after the date of notification) are printed at
the bottom of the photograph. The face of the candidate as well as his / her name and date of
photography should be clearly visible in the photograph of height 4.5 cm (170 pixels) and width 3.5
cm (130 pixels). Of the total height of the photograph, the image of the candidate shall be 3.0 cm
(115 pixels) and the candidate’s name and date of photography shall be 1.5 cm (55 pixels), as
illustrated above. The photograph should be saved in a digital format (in CD / DVD / pen drive / hard
drive), ready for uploading.
3.4. If the photograph is not available in a digital format, a passport-size photograph showing the
image of the candidate along with the name of the candidate and the date of photography printed at
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the bottom, in the same dimensions as specified above, may be pasted on a plain white paper and
scanned to obtain a resolution of 200 DPI. The image should then be cropped to show only the
photograph of size 20KB–50KB saved as “Photograph.jpg” and uploaded. The entire sheet of white
paper on which the photograph is pasted should not be scanned / uploaded. Photographs taken using
cellular phones, selfies, photocopies (Xerox) of photographs, photographs taken during family
functions, at tourist places, or against a backdrop of plants or buildings should not be uploaded.
Photographs of nature, wildlife, buildings, etc. shall not be uploaded. In case of uploading an
inappropriate photograph, in violation of the aforementioned instruction, the application is liable to be
rejected after due process.
3.5. Before uploading of signature, the candidate shall draw a box of dimension 6.0 x 2.0 cm (230
pixels x 75 pixels) on white paper and sign within the box, using a blue or black ink pen. The paper
should then be scanned to obtain a resolution of 200 DPI. The image should then be cropped to show
only the box with the signature, of size 10 KB –20KB, and saved as “Signature.jpg” and uploaded.
3.6. Clear images of the photograph and the signature should be uploaded in the correct dimensions,
size, and format. Failure to upload/upload clear images of the photograph and signature will result in
the rejection of the online application after due process.
3.7.1. While applying online, candidates shall be permitted to choose two district centres as their
preference for the Written Examination. Candidates shall be allotted a venue in one of these two
district centres. However, candidates with benchmark disability, shall be permitted to choose only one
district centre and shall be allotted a venue in that district centre.
3.7.2. Candidates must appear for the examination at the venue they have been allotted, as
mentioned in the memorandum of admission (hall ticket). Request for change of examination centre
will not be permitted.
3.7.3. The Commission reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of examination centres
and to re-allot the candidates accordingly. The Commission also reserves the right to allot a candidate
to the nearby centre, if he / she could not be accommodated in the centres opted by the candidate.
3.7.4. The written examination will be held at the centres given below:
S.No. Name of the Centre Code S.No. Name of the Centre Code
1. Ariyalur 3001 21. Ranipet 3501
2. Chengalpattu 3301 22. Salem 1701
3. Chennai 0101 23. Karaikudi 1805
4. Coimbatore 0201 24. Tenkasi 3601
5. Chidambaram 0303 25. Thanjavur 1901
6. Dharmapuri 0401 26. The Nilgiris 1301
7. Dindigul 0501 27. Theni 2001
8. Erode 0601 28. Thiruvallur 2101
9. Kallakurichi 3401 29. Thiruvannamalai 2201
10. Kancheepuram 0701 30. Thiruvarur 2301
11. Nagercoil 0801 31. Thoothukudi 2401
12. Karur 0901 32. Tiruchirappalli 2501
13. Krishnagiri 3101 33. Tirunelveli 2601
14. Madurai 1001 34. Tirupathur 3701
15. Mayiladuthurai 3801 35. Tiruppur 3201
16. Nagapattinam 1101 36. Vellore 2701
17. Namakkal 1201 37. Villupuram 2801
18. Perambalur 1401 38. Virudhunagar 2901
19. Pudukkottai 1501
20. Ramanathapuram 1601
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3.8. Application Preview:
3.8.1. Candidates should carefully fill in the details in the online application at the appropriate places
and click on the ‘SAVE AND PROCEED’ button at the end of each page of the application. Before
pressing the ‘SAVE AND PROCEED’ button, candidates are advised to verify each particular field in
the application.
3.8.2. Candidates can edit/add/delete any information while filling the online application. Before finally
submitting the application, candidates will be given the option of seeing a preview of their application.
As soon as a candidate clicks the button meant for preview, an SMS will be sent to the registered
mobile number, informing the availability of such a preview in the registered email ID provided by the
candidate.
3.8.3. Once the candidate desires to make modifications based on the preview arrangement as
indicated in the paragraph above, he/she may re-open the application and make necessary
modifications using the Edit option and make the final submission of the corrected application, before
the last date prescribed for submission of the online application. It is the responsibility of the candidate
to carefully check the details available in the preview and make suitable corrections, if any, in the
application / OTR before final submission. The candidate will be solely responsible for any non-
rectification or non-submission of the application.
3.8.4. An individual is considered to have applied for a recruitment, if and only if, he / she finally
submits the application, by clicking the ‘SUBMIT’ button. The mere availability of a preview shall not
be tantamount to “having applied” for a particular recruitment.
3.9.1. The examination fee of Rs.100 (Rupees One hundred only) should be paid at the time of
submitting the online application for this recruitment, unless exemption of fee is claimed.
3.9.2. For every additional subject paper opted by the candidate in the online application Rs.100 for
each subject paper should be paid additionally. Further, if he / she withdraws one or more subject
paper(s) then the fee already paid by the candidate will not be refunded.
3.9.3. Candidates belonging to special categories can avail of exemption from paying examination
fees as per eligibility criteria. For further details refer to Annexure II of this Notification.
3.9.4. The total number of free chances availed, will be calculated based on claims made in previous
applications. The number of free chances availed by the candidate may be verified by the
Commission at any stage of the selection process. In case a candidate makes a false claim for
exemption from payment of the application fee by suppressing information regarding his/her previous
application(s), his / her candidature shall be rejected after due process and he / she shall be debarred
for a period of one year, from appearing for examinations conducted by the Commission.
3.9.5. Candidates are directed to carefully choose the option “Yes” or “No” regarding availing of the
fee concession. The choice made, cannot be modified or edited after successful submission of the
online application. Candidates are advised in their own interest, to keep an account of the number of
times fee concession has been availed, irrespective of the information displayed in the <Application
History> of the candidate dashboard.
3.9.6. An application (irrespective of the post applied for) claiming fee concession will operate to
exclude one chance from the number of free chances allowed. Candidates who have availed the
maximum number of free chances permitted / candidates who do not wish to avail of the fee
concession / candidates who are not eligible for fee concession shall choose the option “No” against
the query regarding fee concession. Such candidates shall thereafter pay the requisite fee through
the prescribed mode of payment.
3.9.7. Failure to pay the prescribed fee in time, along with the online application, will result in the
rejection of the application after due process.
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3.10. Examination Fee Payment:
3.10.1. After submitting the details in the online application, the candidates can pay the examination
fee by online mode through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card / UPI on or before the last date of
submission of the online application by choosing the option in the online application. Candidates have
to pay the service charges also as applicable.
3.10.2. Offline mode of payment if any received in the form of Demand Draft / Postal Order etc. will
not be accepted and the applications forwarded with such modes of payment will be summarily
rejected and the same will not be returned or refunded.
3.10.3. To facilitate payment of fees through the online mode, an additional page of the application
format will be displayed wherein candidates may follow the instructions and fill in the requisite details
to make payment. There is a possibility of online payment failure. Hence, if the online payment fails,
candidates can check the status of the earlier transaction. If the earlier transactions have failed, the
candidate shall retry paying the fee again by online mode. In case of online payment failure, the
amount debited from the candidate’s account will be reverted to his/her account. The candidates have
been given a provision to check the status of the transaction made. If all the attempts/transactions
have failed, candidates have to make the payment again. The Commission is not responsible for
online payment failure. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure that the transaction made
by them is successful.
3.10.4. After submitting the payment information in the online application format, wait for the intimation
from the server. Meanwhile, DO NOT press ‘Back’ or ‘Refresh’ button to avoid payment failure or
double payment.
3.10.5. If the online transaction has been successfully completed, an Application Number / Applicant
ID will be generated. Candidates should note the Application Number / ID for future reference in
respect of the recruitment applied for.
3.10.6. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission reserves the right to change the mode of payment at
any time.
3.11.1. The candidates shall be permitted to edit all the details in the online application till the last
date stipulated for submission of the online application.
3.11.2. If the candidate desires to change his / her photograph and/or signature in his / her online
application, the candidate shall select the edit option in the online application to re-upload them which
must be saved finally before submitting the online application.
3.11.3. Some of the information contained in the online application has been brought forward from
the candidate’s one-time registration. If such information has to be edited in the online application,
the candidate shall select the edit profile option in One Time Registration (OTR) and shall make and
save necessary corrections. After doing so, the candidate shall select the edit option in the online
application and edit the details as desired. The candidate shall save the changes and submit it finally.
The candidate shall take a printout of the same if required.
3.11.4. After editing the online application, if the edited details are not finally saved and submitted by
the candidate, the details provided by the candidate in the application submitted before editing shall
only be considered. If the candidate has to pay a fee based on the edited details, the candidate shall
pay the prescribed examination fee in online. Candidates who have already paid the examination fee
are not required to pay.
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3.12. Application Correction Window:
3.12.1. After the last date for submission of the online application, the Online Application Correction
Window shall open for 3 days as mentioned in Para 1 ‘Important Instructions’ of this Notification.
During this period, candidates will be able to edit the details in their online application. After the last
date of the Correction Window period, no modification is allowed in the online application.
3.12.2. The applications shall be processed as per the details finally furnished by the candidates.
It is the responsibility of the candidates and the Commission has no liability for subsequent rejection
of the application consequent to the editing details already submitted in the online application.
Request / representation received for modification of claims in the online application, in any mode
shall not be entertained.
3.13. Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online much before the closing date and
not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection / inability / failure to log on to the
Commission's website on account of heavy load on internet / website.
3.14. The Commission does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit
their online applications within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other
reason beyond the control of the Commission.
3.15. Candidates need not send the printout of the online application or any other supporting
documents to the Commission by post unless asked for specifically.
3.16. The name of the candidate or the name of his / her father or mother, should be spelt correctly
in the application as it appears in the certificates / mark sheets.
3.17. Any discrepancy between the details as given in the online application and the documents
submitted shall result in the summary rejection of candidature after due process.
3.18. The Commission will not be responsible for any consequences arising out of furnishing of
incorrect and / or incomplete details in the application or omission to provide the required details in
the application.
3.19.1. Candidates should upload the required documents of proof in respect of all the claims made
in the application with reference to this notification while applying for this examination. If the required
certificates are not uploaded by the candidate, within the stipulated time, his / her candidature will be
rejected after due process.
3.19.2. The candidates shall have the option of verifying the uploaded certificates / documents
through their OTR. If any of the certificates / documents have wrongly been uploaded or not uploaded
or if any modifications are to be done in the uploading of documents, the candidates shall be permitted
to upload / re-upload the documents till two days prior to the date of hosting of hall tickets for that
particular examination. (i.e., twelve days prior to the date of examination).
3.19.3. The uploaded credentials shall be mapped with the One Time Registration of the respective
candidate along with the Application number and Notification Number (i.e., with reference to the
notification for each post), so that they can be used during future submission of application by the
same candidates.
3.19.4. The documents uploaded by the candidates shall be linked with OTR and retained in the
server for a maximum period of two years. If the candidate applies subsequently for other posts within
two years, the documents that were already uploaded shall be displayed to the candidate during the
online application process for confirmation and the same need not once again be uploaded by the
candidates. If the candidate applies to other posts after the period of retention i.e. two years, the
candidate shall be instructed to upload all the documents afresh.
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4. Information regarding criminal cases / disciplinary cases:
4.1. Candidates who have declared pending criminal or disciplinary cases in their online application,
must upload a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) or memorandum of charges / show cause
notice, as the case may be. Failure to upload such papers at the time of submission of online
application, shall result in rejection of candidature after due process.
4.2. Candidates who have declared conviction in criminal cases or punishment in disciplinary cases,
in their online application, must upload the relevant court orders and / or release orders or
memorandum of proceedings, as the case may be, at the time of submission of online application.
Failure to upload such papers shall result in the rejection of candidature after due process.
4.3. In case any criminal case is filed / disciplinary action is taken against or conviction / punishment
is imposed on a candidate after submission of the online application, at any stage of the recruitment
process before the completion of the entire selection process, such candidates should report this fact
to the Commission in the next immediate stage when Commission calls for uploading documents.
Failure to comply with these instructions shall result in the rejection of candidature after due process
and debarment for a period of one year.
4.4. The pendency of disciplinary cases / criminal cases shall in no way affect the selection prospects
of candidates. However, failure to inform such pendency, shall result in the rejection of candidature
after due process.
4.5. The selection of the candidates against whom the criminal case / disciplinary case is pending,
will be withheld subject to the outcome of the pending criminal / disciplinary case.
5. Employment Details:
5.1. Candidates who are in the service of the Indian Union or a State in India or in the employment of
Local Bodies or Universities or Quasi Government Organizations or Public Sector Units constituted
under the authority of the Government of India or of a State in India, in regular service, must inform
the Commission of such fact, at the time of applying. Suppression of the fact of employment by
candidates shall result in rejection of candidature after due process.
5.2. Candidates need not send their applications through their Head of Department or employer.
Instead, they may directly apply to the Commission after duly informing their employer in writing that
they are applying for the particular recruitment, subject to the condition that they should produce ‘No
Objection Certificate’ in the format prescribed as shown below.
No Objection Certificate
Appointing Authority
(Signature with Seal)
* In the case of a Government servant against whom departmental or criminal proceedings are
contemplated or pending, the appointing authority shall inform the said fact to the Tamil Nadu Public
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Service Commission along with the "No Objection Certificate" and shall also inform the Tamil Nadu
Public Service Commission about the initiation of departmental or criminal proceedings, if any,
subsequently, till the date of his / her actual relief from the office to take up appointment in the post
for which he / she has been selected.
5.3. Candidates who secure employment after submission of online application, must upload a ‘No
Objection Certificate’ or at least an undertaking regarding the fact of employment and that ‘No
Objection Certificate’ has been applied for. Failure to upload the ‘No Objection Certificate’ / an
undertaking shall result in the rejection of candidature after due process.
5.4. Candidates who have been removed / dismissed / resigned from a post, shall intimate such fact
to the Commission, through the One Time Registration Dashboard. Any failure in this regard shall
result in the rejection of the candidature after due process.
5.5. Any change in the employment status of the candidate, whether appointment to or resignation /
removal / dismissal, from a post, at any stage of the recruitment process, until completion of the entire
selection process, must be informed to the Commission. Any failure in this regard shall result in the
rejection of the candidature after due process.
5.6. Failure on the part of employed candidates to upload the ‘No Objection Certificate’ shall result in
the rejection of candidature after due process.
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Annexure II
1. Ex-Servicemen:
1.1.1. any person who had served in any rank (whether as combatant or not) in the Armed Forces of the
Union for a continuous period of not less than six months after attestation, if released between 1st July
1979 and 30th June 1987 (both days inclusive):
a. for reasons other than at his own request or by way of dismissal or discharge on account of
misconduct or inefficiency; or
b. at his own request after serving for a period of not less than five years; or
1.1.2. any person who had served in any rank (whether as combatant or not) in the Armed Forces of the
Union, and had retired or had been released on or after 1st July 1987 from such service:
a. at his own request after earning his pension; or
b. on medical grounds attributable to military service or circumstances beyond his control and
awarded medical or other disability pension; or
c. otherwise than at his own request after earning his pension, as a result of reduction in
establishment; or
d. after completing specific period of engagement, otherwise than at his own request or by way of
dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency and has been given a gratuity.
1.1.3. any person of the Territorial Army of the following categories, namely, pension holder for continuous
embodied service, person with disability attributable to military service and gallantry award winner retired
on or after 15th November 1986; or
1.1.4. any person of the Army Postal Service, who retired on or after 19th July 1989 directly from the said
service without reversion to Postal and Telegraph Department with pension or who has been released on
or after 19th July 1989 from such service on medical grounds attributable to military service or
circumstances beyond his control and awarded medical or other disability pension; or
1.1.5. any person who was on deputation in the Army Postal Service for more than 6 months prior to the
14th day of April 1987; or
1.1.6. any person who was boarded out or released on medical grounds and granted medical or disability
pension; or
1.1.7. any person discharged on or after July 1987 under Army Rule 13(3) III (V) for the reason that his
service is no longer required and in receipt of pension; or such other person as may be notified by the
Government from time to time.
1.2. Ex-Servicemen does not mean the wards / dependants of those mentioned above.
1.3. A person discharged before July 1987 under Army Rule 13(3) III (V) for the reason that his service is
no longer required is not an Ex-Serviceman.
1.4. In all cases, an Ex-Serviceman once recruited to a post in any class or service or category, cannot
claim the concession of being called an Ex-Serviceman for his further recruitment.
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1.5. Persons serving in the Armed Forces shall be eligible to apply for posts under the Government, if they
are due to complete the specified term of their engagement in the Armed Forces, within one year from the
last date prescribed by the Commission, for receipt of the online application in respect of a particular
recruitment.
1.8.1. A candidate who claims to have been demobilised from the Army or Navy or Air Force needs to
upload either a properly authenticated extract from his Discharge Certificate (viz., a Bonafide Certificate)
issued by the Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Board in the format as depicted below or the Pension Pay Order
at the time of submission of online application.
1.8.2. Persons serving in the Armed Forces who are due to complete the specified term of their
engagement in the Armed Forces, within one year from the last date prescribed by the Commission, for
receipt of the online application in respect of this recruitment, shall upload at the time of submission of
online application an undertaking and a certificate from their Commanding Officer in the format as depicted
below.
Form of Undertaking to be given by the Serving Personnel
I hereby accept that if selected on the basis of the recruitment / examination to which this application
relates, I will produce documentary evidence to the satisfaction of the appointing authority that I have been
duly released / retired / discharged from the Armed Forces and I am entitled to the benefits admissible to
Ex-Servicemen given under Section 63 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service)
Act, 2016.
I hereby certify that according to the information available with me (Number) ……….(Rank) ….…………….
(Name) is due to complete the specified term of his engagement with the Armed Forces on the (date)
……….
1.8.3. The candidates should also submit the Self Declaration in the format given below.
Self Declaration
1) I am aware of the fact that, as per the proviso to Section 3 (j) and 3(y) of the Tamil Nadu
Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 (Tamil Nadu act 14 of 2016) and as per note II under
para.4-A of the Commission’s Instructions to Applicants, “In all cases, an ex-serviceman once recruited to a
post in any class or service or category, cannot claim the concession of being called an ex-serviceman for
his further recruitment”.
2) I am also aware of the fact that as per para.14(P)(V) of the Commission’s Instructions to Applicants
“Any change in the employment status of the candidate, whether appointment to, or resignation / removal /
dismissal, from a post, at any stage of the recruitment process, until completion of the entire selection
process, must be informed to the Commission. Any failure in this regard shall result in rejection of candidature
after due process”
5) Further, if the above declaration is found to be false, I may be subjected to any departmental / legal/
penal action as deemed fit and my candidature to the said examination will be cancelled by the Commission
after due process.
Date : Signature :
Place : Name :
Register No. :
Ex. No. :
Rank :
Mobile No. :
1.8.4. Failure to upload the supporting documents, shall result in the rejection of claim after due process.
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2. Persons with Benchmark Disability:
2.1. “Person with Benchmark Disability” means a person with not less than forty percent of a specified
disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with
disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying
authority designated by the Government under sub-section (1) of section 57 of the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities Act, 2016.
2.3. Reservation of Appointments: (For posts identified suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities)
Out of the total number of appointments to be made in the communal reservation categories, viz.,
Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Caste - Arunthathiyars (on preferential basis) / Scheduled Tribes / Most
Backward Classes / Denotified Communities / Backward Classes (other than Muslim) / Backward Classes
(Muslim) and General Turn, in the case of appointment made by direct recruitment, 1% each shall be
reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities under categories (a), (b) and (c) and 1% for persons with
benchmark disabilities under categories (d) and (e) both taken together, namely:
2.4.1. The Persons with Benchmark Disability should produce Disability Certificate at the time of online
application in the format shown below, prescribed in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017
and issued by the competent authority as mentioned below;
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Form V
Certificate of Disability
(In cases of amputation or complete permanent paralysis of limbs or dwarfism and in case of
blindness)
(Name and Address of the Medical Authority issuing the Certificate)
Signature/ thumb
impression of the
person in whose favour
certificate of disability is
issued.
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Form VI
Certificate of Disability
(In cases of multiple disabilities)
(Name and Address of the Medical Authority issuing the Certificate)
This is to certify that we have carefully examined Shri./ Smt./ Kum.________________ son/ wife/ daughter
of Shri_________________Date of Birth (DD/ MM/ YY) ____________ Age _____ years, male/ female
________. Registration No. ______________ permanent resident of House No. ____________ Ward/
Village/ Street ________ Post Office _______ District ____________ State ____________, whose
photograph is affixed above, and am satisfied that:
(A) he/ she is a case of Multiple Disability. His/ her extent of permanent physical impairment/ disability has
been evaluated as per guidelines (........................ number and date of issue of the guidelines to be
specified) for the disabilities ticked below, and is shown against the relevant disability in the table below:
(B) In the light of the above, his/ her over all permanent physical impairment as per guidelines (...................
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number and date of issue of the guidelines to be specified), is as follows : -
In figures :- ------------------ percent
In words :- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- percent
Name and Seal of Name and Seal of Name and Seal of the
Member Member Chairperson
Signature / thumb
impression of the
person in whose
favour certificate of
disability is issued.
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Form VII
Certificate of Disability
(In cases other than those mentioned in Forms V and VI)
(Name and Address of the Medical Authority issuing the Certificate)
This is to certify that I have carefully examined Shri./ Smt./ Kum. __________________ son / wife /
daughter of Shri _____________ Date of Birth (DD/ MM/ YY)___ __ ___ Age _______ years, male/ female
_________ Registration No. __________________ permanent resident of House No. ___________ Ward/
Village/ Street _____________________ Post Office _________________ District ________________
State ____________________, whose photograph is affixed above, and am satisfied that he/ she is a
case of ______________________________ disability. His/ her extent of percentage physical impairment/
disability has been evaluated as per guidelines (................. number and date of issue of the guidelines to
be specified) and is shown against the relevant disability in the table below:-
Countersigned
{Countersignature and seal of the
Chief Medical Officer/ Medical Superintendent/
Head of Government Hospital, in case the
Certificate is issued by a medical authority who is
not a Government servant (with seal)}
Signature/ thumb
impression of the
person in whose favour
certificate of disability is
issued.
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List of Certifying Authority for the issue of disability certificate
TABLE – I
S. Specified disability Medical Authority for the purpose of Certifying authority to issue
No. the issue of disability certificate certificate of disability
1 In case of Hospitals/ Institutions/ Primary Health Any doctor/ medical practitioner
amputation or Centres run by Central and State working in the Hospitals/ Institutions/
complete Government/ Statutory Local bodies Primary Health Centres run by
permanent paralysis Government/ Statutory Local bodies.
of limbs or dwarfism
2 Multiple Disability District Hospital/ Other hospitals/ Medical Board consisting of three
Institutions run by Central and State members of whom two will be
Government /Statutory Local Bodies specialist dealing with relevant
having relevant medical specialist disabilities
and testing/assessment facilities
3 Specified Hospitals / Primary Health Centers / A specialist dealing with the relevant
Disabilities not Institutions run by Central and State disability as specified in the Table - II
mentioned in Serial Government/ Statutory Local bodies given below
numbers 1 & 2 having relevant medical specialist
above and testing / assessment facilities
TABLE – II
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13 Autism spectrum disorder Medical Board consisting of
a) Psychiatrist and Trained psychologist; and
b) Paediatrician or General Physician.
14 Mental Illness Psychiatrist.
15 Chronic Neurological Medical Board consisting of
Conditions such as Multiple a) Psychiatrist and Trained Psychologist; and
Sclerosis and Parkinson’s b) Neurologist; and
Disease c) Orthopaedician or Specialist in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation.
2.4.2. In case the certificate is issued by a medical authority who is not a Government servant, it shall be
valid only if countersigned by the Joint Director, Medical Services.
2.4.3. The disability claimed in the online application, shall be exactly the same as stated in the Disability
Certificate. Any discrepancy in this regard shall result in rejection of claim after due process.
2.4.4. Claim as person with benchmark disability, unsupported by the prescribed documents shall result in
rejection of claim after due process.
3. Destitute Widow:
3.1. “Destitute Widow” means a widow whose total monthly income from all sources shall not be more than
Rs.4,000/-(Rupees Four Thousand only), including any family pension or other receipts including income
from private practice in the case of professionals. Destitute Widow shall not include a divorcee or a woman
deserted by her husband. The status of an individual as Destitute Widow is with reference to the date of
notification.
3.3. Reservation of Appointments: The rule of reservation of appointment to Destitute Widow candidates
will apply for this recruitment. 10% of vacancies out of 30% of vacancies set apart for Women candidates
in direct recruitment are reserved for Destitute Widows. The reservation of appointment to Destitute Widow
is applicable only for the post which does not exceed Level-10 in the pay matrix in this notification. If no
qualified and suitable destitute widow is available, then, the turn so set apart for destitute widow shall go
to the women / Transgender (Women) (other than destitute widow) belonging to the respective category.
3.4.1. The Destitute Widows should upload a certificate from the Revenue Divisional Officer or the
Assistant Collector or the Sub-Collector concerned, in the format prescribed below. Failure to upload such
certificate or uploading of a widow or divorcee certificate, at the time of submission of online application,
shall result in rejection of claim after due process.
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Form of Destitute Widow Certificate
10. Whether living alone or living with her husband‘s parents / in-laws / parents / brother(s)
11. Whether she satisfies the definition of the term “Destitute Widow” as defined in section 20(8) and 26
of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016.
Certified that I have verified the particulars furnished by the individual and satisfied myself as to the
correctness of her claim with reference to the definition of the term – “Destitute Widow” in section 20(8)
and 26 of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016.
Date: Designation:
Explanation - The above certificate should be issued only by the Revenue Divisional Officer or the
Assistant Collector or the Sub-Collector concerned.
3.4.2. A ‘Widow Certificate’ is different from a ‘Destitute Widow Certificate’. Candidates who have uploaded
Widow Certificates will not be considered as Destitute Widow.
3.4.3. Claim as Destitute Widow shall be admitted only if the date of demise of husband is on or before the
date of notification.
3.4.4. Any correction in the Destitute Widow certificate must be attested by the issuing authority or a fresh
certificate in lieu thereof must be uploaded.
4.1. “Person Studied in Tamil medium” means a person who has studied through Tamil medium of
instruction up to the educational qualification prescribed for direct recruitment in the rules or regulations or
orders applicable to any appointment in the services under the State.
4.1.1. In cases where a Degree is prescribed as the educational qualification, one shall have studied from
first standard to Degree through Tamil medium of instruction.
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4.1.2. The candidates who did not join school in the 1 st standard, but joined schools directly in 2 nd
standard to 8th standard, studied with Tamil as the medium of instruction and passed, and those who
studied with Tamil as the medium of instruction in other states and then continued their education in Tamil
Nadu from the standard they entered are also eligible.
4.1.3. Students who have studied in Tamil medium in regular stream in 10th, 11th and 12th standard and
failed to pass one or more subjects in them, but have later passed in the subject as private students and
have continued to study in schools and colleges in Tamil medium and have passed are eligible to be
considered under PSTM category.
4.1.4. The candidates who have passed the examination through Tamil medium directly as private
candidates without going to school are not eligible to be considered under PSTM category.
4.2.1. Candidates claiming to be Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) must upload evidence for the
same, in the form of SSLC, HSC, Transfer Certificate, Provisional Certificate, Convocation Certificate,
Degree Certificate, PG Degree Certificate, Mark Sheets, Certificate from the Board or University or from
the Institution, as the case may be, with a recording that he had studied the entire duration of the respective
course(s) through Tamil medium of instruction.
4.2.2. The candidates should obtain certificates of education in Tamil medium from all the relevant
educational institutions where they studied upto the prescribed educational qualification. Candidates must
upload documents as evidence of having studied in the Tamil medium, all educational qualifications from
1st standard up to the educational qualification prescribed.
4.2.3. If no such document as evidence for ‘Person Studied in Tamil Medium’ is available, a certificate from
the Principal / Head Master / District Educational Officer / Chief Educational Officer / Director , Directorate
of Government Examinations / Competent Authority, Principal / Registrar of Industrial Training Institute /
College / University as the case may be, in the format as shown below, must be uploaded for each and
every educational qualification, from 1st standard upto the educational qualification prescribed.
4.2.4. Failure to upload such documents as evidence for ‘Persons Studied in Tamil Medium’ for all
educational qualification up to the educational qualification prescribed, shall result in the rejection of claim
after due process.
4.2.5. Documents uploaded as proof of having studied in Tamil medium, for the partial duration of any
course, shall not be accepted and shall result in the rejection of claim after due process.
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Certificate for having studied in Tamil Medium*
This certificate is issued with reference to Section 2(d) of the PSTM (Amendment) Act, 2020, based on the
verifiable documentary evidence. The undersigned assumes full responsibility for the veracity of the
contents herein.
Place:
Date: Seal of the Institution (Mobile No. _________________)
* If the candidate has studied in different schools from 1st std. up to 10th std./ 12th std., then the above
certificate shall be obtained from each of the schools the candidate has studied in.
Thiru / Tmt. / Selvi. …………………………………(Name) was / was not awarded scholarship meant for
students studying in the Tamil medium.
This certificate is issued with reference to Section 2(d) of the PSTM (Amendment) Act, 2020, based on the
verifiable documentary evidence. The undersigned assumes full responsibility for the veracity of the
contents herein.
Signature of Principal /
Registrar Industrial Training Institute /
College / University
Place:
* If the candidate has completed different courses in different Institutions, such a certificate shall be
obtained from each of these Institutions for the courses completed therein.
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5. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes:
5.1. “Scheduled Castes” means the communities given in the Annexure to the “Instructions to Applicants”
[extracted from Part-A of Schedule-II of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act,
2016].
5.2. ‘Arunthathiyar’ means the castes: Arunthathiyar, Chakkiliyan, Madari, Madiga, Pagadai, Thoti and Adi
Andhra.
5.3. “Scheduled Tribes” means the communities given in the Annexure to the “Instructions to Applicants”
[extracted from Part-B of Schedule-II of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act,
2016.
Note: Persons belonging to Tamil Nadu and to any one of the communities mentioned in the lists shown
in the Annexure to the “Instructions to Applicants” alone shall be treated as Scheduled Castes or
Scheduled Tribes as the case may be. Persons belonging to other States shall not be treated as belonging
to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes even though they may belong to any one of the communities
specified in the list.
5.5. Reservation of Appointments: The selection will be made following the rule of reservation of
appointments for Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) / Scheduled Tribes.
5.6.1. The Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Castes candidates should produce the
Community certificate, citing either father‘s / mother‘s name, issued by Taluk Tahsildar, in whose
jurisdiction the candidate claims to have permanent residence.
5.6.2. The Scheduled Tribe candidates should produce the Community certificate, citing either father‘s /
mother‘s name, issued by the Revenue Divisional Officer / Assistant Collector / Sub-Collector / Personal
Assistant (General) to the Collector of Chennai / District Adi-Dravidar Welfare Officer, in whose jurisdiction
the candidate claims to have permanent residence.
5.6.3. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe communities must upload the report of the State Level
Scrutiny Committee (SLSC), if available. Failure to do so would render their claim liable to verification by
the State Level Scrutiny Committee.
5.6.4. Uploading of a community certificate citing name of the spouse, shall result in rejection of
candidature after due process.
5.6.5. The certificate obtained by the candidates in the form other than the one referred to in
G.O. Ms. No.781, Revenue Department, dated 2nd May 1988 and solely based on the entries in SSLC or
Transfer Certificate or other school / college records will not be accepted.
5.6.6. Candidates are warned that if the community recorded in the certificate produced by them from the
competent authority is not included in the list of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars),
Scheduled Tribes, given in the Annexure to the “Instructions to Applicants” [extracted from the Tamil Nadu
Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016], they will not be permitted to claim to belong to
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribes, as the case may be. They will,
in that case, be permitted to claim to belong to ‘Others‘ category only.
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5.6.7. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, on conversion to religions other than Christianity / Islam,
shall be treated as ‘Others’. However, Scheduled Caste converts to Sikhism and Buddhism shall be treated
as Scheduled Castes.
5.6.8. Failure to upload the supporting documents, when called for shall result in the rejection of claim after
due process.
6. Backward Classes:
6.1. “Backward Classes” means the communities specified as Backward Classes, Backward Class
Muslims, Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities given in the Annexure to the “Instructions to
Applicants” [extracted from Parts A, B, C and D respectively, of Schedule-I of the Tamil Nadu Government
Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016].
6.2. Explanation - Persons who belong to the State of Tamil Nadu alone, who belong to one of the
communities specified in Schedule-I, of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act,
2016 shall be treated as persons who belong to one of such communities.
6.4. Reservation of Appointments: The selection will be made following the rule of reservation of
appointments for Backward Classes (Muslim), Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Denotified
Communities.
6.5.1. The candidates belonging to Backward Classes (Muslim), Backward Classes, Most Backward
Classes and Denotified Communities should produce the Community certificate, citing either father‘s /
mother‘s name, issued by Revenue Officer not lower in rank than a Tahsildar or Head Quarters Deputy
Tahsildar or Special Deputy Tahsildar appointed to issue Community Certificate or Deputy Tahsildar
(School Certificates) or Executive Deputy Tahsildar (in respect of Chennai district) or Additional Head
Quarters Deputy Tahsildar or Zonal Deputy Tahsildar, in whose jurisdiction the candidate claims to have
permanent residence.
6.5.2. The candidates belonging to Thottia Naicker (including Rajakambalam, Gollavar, Sillavar,
Thockalavar, Thozhuva Naicker, and Erragollar) included in the list of MBC / DC should produce the
Community certificate, citing either father‘s / mother‘s name, issued by Head Quarters Deputy Tahsildar/
Zonal Deputy Tahsildar, in whose jurisdiction the candidate claims to have permanent residence.
6.5.3. Uploading of a community certificate citing name of the spouse, shall result in rejection of claim after
due process.
6.5.4. The certificate obtained by the candidates in the form other than the one referred to in
G.O. Ms. No.781, Revenue Department, dated 2nd May 1988 and solely based on the entries in SSLC or
Transfer Certificate or other school / college records will not be accepted.
6.5.5. Candidates are warned that if the community recorded in the certificate produced by them from the
competent authority is not included in the list of Backward Classes (Muslim), Backward Classes, Most
Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, given in the Annexure to “Instructions to Applicants”
[extracted from the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016], they will not be
permitted to claim to belong to Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes
(other than Muslim) or Backward Classes (Muslim), as the case may be. They will, in that case, be
permitted to claim to belong to ‘Others’ category only.
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6.5.6. Candidates belonging to Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities on
conversion to religions other than Christianity / Islam, shall be treated as ‘Others’.
6.5.7. Failure to upload the supporting documents, when called for shall result in the rejection of claim after
due process.
7. Women:
7.1. Reservation of Appointments: A minimum of 30% of all vacancies shall be set apart for women
candidates, irrespective of the fact of whether the rule of reservation of appointments applies to the posts
or not. In respect of the posts to which the rule of reservation of appointments applies, 30% of vacancies
shall be set apart for women candidates, following the reservation for each communal category as well as
open category. Women / Transgender (women) candidates shall be entitled to compete for the said 30%
of vacancies. They shall also be entitled to compete for the remaining 70% of vacancies along with male /
Transgender / Transgender (men) candidates.
7.2. Supporting Documents: Gender claimed shall be verified against the Transfer Certificate /
Community Certificate. Failure to upload the supporting documents at the time of submission of online
application shall result in the rejection of claim after due process.
8. Transgender:
8.1.1. Transgender / Transgender (Male) / Transgender (Female) candidates should produce the
Transgender ID card issued only by the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board.
8.1.2. Uploading of Transgender ID card, issued by any authority other than the Tamil Nadu Transgender
Welfare Board shall result in rejection of candidature after due process.
8.1.3. Transgender or Transgender (Male) or Transgender (Female) claim made in the online application
must correspond to what is stated in the Transgender ID card. Any discrepancy in this regard shall result
in rejection of candidature after due process.
8.1.4. Gender claim unsupported by the requisite documents shall result in rejection of claim after due
process.
8.2. Community:
8.2.1. Transgender candidates, who do not possess any community certificate may choose to be
considered under ‘Others’ or under Most Backward Classes.
8.2.2. Transgender candidates who belong to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) /
Scheduled Tribe communities and possess community certificate as such, shall be considered as per their
respective community.
8.2.3. Transgender candidates who belong to communities other than Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Caste
(Arunthathiyar) / Scheduled Tribe and possess community certificate as such, are permitted to choose to
be considered as belonging to their own community or as Most Backward Class, whichever is
advantageous to them, at the time of One Time Registration itself. Once the individual opts to be
considered as a particular community, it shall be crystallized and this option shall not be changed in the
future.
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8.2.4. Transgender candidates who do not possess a community certificate and have chosen to be
considered under ‘Most Backward Classes‘ or ‘Others‘ and those in possession of a community certificate
as Backward Classes / Backward Classes (Muslim) / Denotified Communities but have chosen to be
considered under ‘Most Backward Classes‘, need not upload a community certificate in support of their
claim.
8.2.5. Transgender candidates, in possession of a community certificate and who have chosen to be
considered under the communal reservation category as stated in the community certificate, must upload
the same. Failure to upload such a certificate shall result in rejection of claim after due process.
8.2.6. All concessions permitted to Transgender candidates in the matter of choice of communal
reservation category, shall be wholly dependent on the uploading of a Transgender ID card issued by the
Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board. Failure to upload the same or uploading of a Transgender ID
card issued by other authorities, shall result in rejection of claim after due process.
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Annexure III
Syllabus
Paper I
Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability
Part A - தமிழ் ம ொழி தகுதித் ததர்வு
(பத்தொம் வகுப்பு தரம் – 100 தேள்விேள்)
குறியீடு: 501
அலகு I: இலக்ேணம் (25 தேள்விேள்)
எழுத்து: பிரித்து எழுதுதல் – தேர்த்து எழுதுதல் – ேந்திப்பிழை – குறில், மெடில் தவறுபொடு – லேர, ளேர, ைேர
தவறுபொடு – னேர, ணேர தவறுபொடு – ரேர, றேர தவறுபொடு – இனமவழுத்துேள் அறிதல் – சுட்டு எழுத்துேள் –
வினொ எழுத்துேள் – ஒருழ ப் பன்ழ அறிதல்.
(i) எதிர்ச்மேொல்ழல எடுத்மதழுதுதல், ஓமரழுத்து ஒரு ம ொழி, உரிெ மபொருழளக் ேண்டறிதல் – ஒருமபொருள்
தரும் பல மேொற்ேள், மபொருந்தொ மேொல்ழலக் ேண்டறிதல், அேர வரிழேப்படி மேொற்ேழளச் சீர்மேய்தல்;
ஒருமபொருள் பன்ம ொழி – இருமபொருள் குறிக்கும் மேொற்ேள் – தபச்சு வைக்கு, எழுத்து வைக்கு – மேொல்லும்
மபொருளும் அறிதல் – ஒரு மேொல்லிற்கு இழணெொன தவறு மேொல் அறிதல்.
(ii) தேொடிட்ட இடத்தில் ேரிெொன மேொல்ழலத் ததர்ந்மதடுத்து எழுதுதல் - (எ.ேொ.) பள்ளிக்குச் மேன்று ேல்வி
பயிலுதல் சிறப்பு (பயிலுதல், எழுதுதல்) - வொனில் முகில் ததொன்றினொல் ழை மபொழியும் (முகில், ெட்ேத்திரம்);
மபொருத்த ொன மபொருழளத் மதரிவு மேய்தல் - (எ.ேொ.) ஊடேம் - தேவல் மதொடர்புச் ேொதனம் (மேய்தி, தேவல்
மதொடர்புச் ேொதனம்) - ேமூேம் – க்ேள் குழு ( க்ேள் குழு, கூட்டம்); ஊர்ப் மபெர்ேளின் ரூஉழவ எழுதுே - (எ.ேொ.)
புதுச்தேரி – புதுழவ, ன்னொர்குடி – ன்ழன, யிலொப்பூர் – யிழல; பிழை திருத்துே. (எ.ேொ.) ஒரு – ஓர்; தபச்சு
வைக்குச் மேொற்ேளுக்கு இழணெொன தூெ தமிழ்ச் மேொற்ேழள இழணத்தல் - (எ.ேொ.) மவத்தில – மவற்றிழல,
ெொக்ேொலி – ெொற்ேொலி;
(iii) தபச்சு வைக்குத் மதொடர்ேளிலுள்ள பிழை திருத்தம் - (எ.ேொ.) தெத்து ை தபஞ்சுது - தெற்று ழை மபய்தது;
மேொற்ேழள இழணத்துப் புதிெ மேொல் உருவொக்குதல்: ற்றும், அல்லது, ஆல், பிறகு, வழர, இதுவு ல்ல,
இருப்பினும், எனினும், இதனொல்; அழடப்புக்குள் உள்ள மேொல்ழலத் தகுந்த இடத்தில் தேர்த்தல் - (எனதவ,
ஏமனனில், ஆழேெொல், அதுதபொல, அதனொல், வழர, பின்பு) - (எ.ேொ.) ெொன் ேொட்டிற்குச் மேன்தறன். அதனொல்
புலிழெப் பொர்த்ததன் - ொழலதெரம் முடியும் வழர விழளெொடுதவன். ததர்வு முடிந்த பின்பு சுற்றுலொ மேல்லலொம்;
மபொருள் தரும் ஓர் எழுத்து - (எ.ேொ.) ஆ-பசு, ஈ-மேொடு, ழத- ொதம், தீ – மெருப்பு; பல மபொருள் தரும் ஒரு மேொல்ழலக்
கூறுே - (எ.ேொ.) ே லம், ேஞ்ேம், முளரி, பங்ேெம் இச்மேொற்ேள் தொ ழரழெக் குறிக்கும்.
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அலகு III: எழுதும் திறன் (15 தேள்விேள்)
(ii) ரபுத் தமிழ்: திழண ரபு - உெர்திழண: அம் ொ வந்தது – அம் ொ வந்தொள்; அஃறிழண: ொடுேள் ெழனந்தது –
ொடுேள் ெழனந்தன; பொல் ரபு: ஆண்பொல்: அவன் வந்தது – அவன் வந்தொன்; மபண்பொல்: அவள் வந்தது – அவள்
வந்தொள்; பலர் பொல்: அவர்ேள் வந்தொர்ேள் – அவர்ேள் வந்தனர்; ஒன்றன் பொல்: அது வந்தன - அது வந்தது; பலவின்
பொல்: பறழவேள் பறந்தனர் – பறழவேள் பறந்தன; ேொலம்: தெற்று ழை மபய்யும் – தெற்று ழை மபய்தது; தெற்று
வருதவன் – தெற்று வந்ததன்; இளழ ப் மபெர்: பசு – ேன்று; ஆடு – குட்டி; ஒலி ரபு: ெொய் ேத்திெது – ெொய்
குழரத்தது; விழன ரபு: கூழடமுழட, தேொறு உண்; மதொழே ரபு: க்ேள் கூட்டம் – ஆட்டு ந்ழத; நிறுத்தல்
குறியீடுேள்: ேொல்புள்ளி, அழரப் புள்ளி, முக்ேொல் புள்ளி, முற்றுப் புள்ளி, விெப்புக் குறி, வினொக்குறி அழ யும்
இடங்ேள்.
பல்துழற ேொர்ந்த ேழலச் மேொற்ேழள அதொவது அறிவிெல், ேல்வி, ருத்துவம், த லொண்ழ , ேட்டம், புவியிெல்,
மதொழில்நுட்பம், ஊடேம், தேவல் மதொழில்நுட்பம் உள்ளிட்ட பல்துழற ேொர்ந்த ேழலச் மேொல்லுக்கு தெரொன
தமிழ்ச் மேொற்ேழள அறிந்திருக்ே தவண்டும். (உதொரணம்: search engine – ததடு மபொறி, வலழே – Migration,
ஒவ்வொழ – Allergy, ரபணு – Gene, ேடல் ழ ல் – Nautical Mile)
ஆங்கிலம் ற்றும் பிறம ொழிச் மேொற்ேளுக்கு இழணெொன தமிழ்ச் மேொற்ேள் அறிதல் தவண்டும் –
பென்பொட்டில் உள்ள ஆங்கிலச் மேொற்ேழள ம ொழிமபெர்த்தல் தவண்டும் (ேொன்று: pendrive, printer,
computer, keyboard) – ஆவணங்ேளின் தழலப்பு – தேொப்புேள் – ேடிதங்ேள் – னுக்ேள் – ம ொழிமபெர்ப்பு புரிந்து
மேொள்ளுதல்.
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அறநூல் மதொடர்பொன மேய்திேள் (ெொலடிெொர், ெொன் ணிக்ேடிழே, பைம ொழி ெொனூறு, முதும ொழிக்ேொஞ்சி,
திரிேடுேம், இன்னொெொற்பது, சிறுபஞ்ேமூலம், ஏலொதி, அவ்ழவெொர் பொடல்ேள்) - தமிழின் மதொன்ழ , சிறப்பு,
திரொவிட ம ொழிேள் மதொடர்பொன மேய்திேள் - உ.தவ.ேொமிெொத ஐெர், மத.மபொ.மீனொட்சி சுந்தரம், சி.இலக்குவனொர்
தமிழ்ப்பணி மதொடர்பொன மேய்திேள் - ததவதெெ பொவொணர், அேரமுதலி, பொவலதரறு மபருஞ்சித்திரனொர்,
ஜி.யு.தபொப், வீர ொமுனிவர் தமிழ்த் மதொண்டு மதொடர்பொன மேய்திேள் – தமிழ்ச் ேொன்தறொர் பற்றிெ மேய்திேள்:
பொதவந்தர், டி.தே.சிதம்பரனொதர், தவத்திரு குன்றக்குடி அடிேளொர், ேண்ணதொேன், ேொயிதத மில்லத், தொரொ பொரதி,
தவலுெொச்சிெொர், பட்டுக்தேொட்ழடக் ேல்ெொணசுந்தரம், முடிெரேன், தமிழ் ஒளி, உருத்திரங்ேண்ணனொர்,
கி.வொ.ஜேந்ெொதர், ெொ க்ேல் ேவிஞர்.
குறிப்பு: அலகு VII-க்ேொன பொடத்திட்டம் பத்தொம் வகுப்பு வழரயிலொன (upto SSLC Standard) பொடப்
புத்தேங்ேழள அடிப்பழடெொேக் மேொண்டது.
Nature of Universe - Measurement of physical quantities - General scientific laws in motion - force,
pressure, and energy - Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity, magnetism,
light, sound, heat, and nuclear physics in our daily life; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts,
petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides, metallurgy, and food adulterants; main concepts of life science,
classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human
diseases; Environmental science; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs.
Earth location - Physical features - Monsoon, rainfall, weather, and climate - Water resources - Rivers -
Soil, Minerals, and Natural resources - Forest and Wildlife - Agriculture pattern; Transport -
Communication; Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu and India; Calamities - Disaster
management - Environment - Climate change; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs.
Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (10 Questions)
Indus Valley Civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – South Indian History; National
Renaissance - Early uprising against British Rule - Indian National Congress - Emergence of Leaders -
B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Thanthai Periyar, Jawaharlal Nehru,
Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Rajaji, Subhash Chandra
Bose, Muthulaksmi Ammaiyar, Muvalur Ramamirtham, and other National Leaders; Different modes of
agitation of Tamil Nadu and movements; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity - Race,
Language, Custom; India as a secular state.
Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution - Union, State,
and Union Territory; Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State
Policy; Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature - Local Governments,
Panchayat Raj; Spirit of federalism: Centre - State relationships; Election - Judiciary in India - Rule of Law;
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Corruption in public life - Anti-Corruption measures - Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information -
Empowerment of Women - Consumer Protection Forums - Human Rights Charter; Political parties and
political system in Tamil Nadu and India; Current affairs.
Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions)
Nature of Indian economy - Five-year plan models - an assessment - Planning Commission and Niti Aayog;
Sources of revenue - Reserve Bank of India - Finance Commission - Resource sharing between Union
and State Governments - Goods and Services Tax; Economic trends - Employment generation, Land
reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture; Industrial growth - Rural
Welfare oriented programmes - Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty;
Social Justice and Social Harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development; Education and
Health systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth; Welfare
schemes of Government; Current socio-economic issues; Current affairs.
Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu
(20 Questions)
History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries - Tamil Literature from Sangam age till
contemporary times; Thirukkural - Significance as a Secular Literature - Relevance to everyday life - Impact
of Thirukkural on Humanity - Thirukkural and Universal Values – Relevance to Socio-politico-economic
affairs - Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations
against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle; Various Social reformers, Social reform
movements and Social transformation of Tamil Nadu.
Simplification - Percentage - Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) - Ratio and
Proportion - Simple interest - Compound interest - Area - Volume - Time and Work.
Logical reasoning - Puzzles - Dice - Visual reasoning - Alpha numeric reasoning - Number series.
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Paper II – Subject Paper
1. Agriculture
(Diploma Standard)
Code: 431
Unit I: Agronomic Principles, Practices and Meteorology (30 Questions)
Agriculture – Definition – Branches of agriculture – Classification and status of major crops in Tamil Nadu.
Factors affecting crop production. Cropping systems definitions - principles - intercropping - types,
Principles and Practices of Agricultural Operations – Tillage definition and types - Intercultural Operations,
Implements and Tools in Agriculture – Growth stages and yield prediction.
Meteorology – Agricultural Meteorology – Definition - Importance in Crop Production - Atmosphere –
Components and its importance – Weather Parameters and their role in Crop Production. Rainfall – Spatial
and Temporal Variability in Tamil Nadu across Seasons – Agro Climatic Zones of Tamil Nadu. Automatic
weather stations and its components - Agroadvisory services.
Irrigation - water movement in soil – soil moisture constants – available soil moisture - effect of water stress
on crop yield – water use efficiency – water requirement of major crops – critical stages of water
requirement – irrigation scheduling – types and advantages – Irrigation methods – Micro irrigation –
Flagship schemes and policies of Tamil Nadu - Irrigation water use efficiency – management of poor quality
irrigation water - soil erosion due to water and control.
Weeds – definition and importance of weed control in crop production – classification of weeds – methods
of weed management. Herbicide classification based on mode of action - method of application - common
and new herbicides available in the market – weed control practices for major crops – parasitic, problematic
and aquatic weed management - integrated weed management – concepts and practices.
Agronomic practices including climatic and soil requirement, land preparation – seeds and sowing –
varieties – fertilizer management – irrigation – weed control – harvesting – Production technologies for
cereals, millets, pulses, oilseeds, commercial crops, mulberry, forages and green manure crops.
Unit II: Farming system, Dry Farming and Agro-Forestry (10 Questions)
Integrated farming system – models and components – Schemes of Tamil Nadu. Cropping schemes –
Crop calendar of operation of major crops - Dry Farming – Definition and Present Status in Tamil Nadu –
Soils of Dry Farming Tracts and their limitation to Crop Production – Major Crops of Dry Land. Suitable
Dry Land Technology for increased Crop Productivity – Pre-monsoon sowing – Conventional Crop
Production Vs Alternate land Use in Dry Land – Drought and disaster effects and management – crop
insurance schemes - Integrated Farming Systems in drylands. Erosion - Classification of Erosion – Soil
moisture conservation practices – agronomical, physical and biological methods - Cultivation Practices –
Water Harvest – Farm Ponds – Percolation Ponds –Weather aberrations and Contingent Crop Planning –
Watershed development – definition and components. Land use classification – Role of Forests –
Agroforestry – Definition and types – Social Forestry, Urban Forestry – Agroforestry Systems - Shifting
Cultivation – Alley cropping – Wind Break and Shelter Belts – Agroforestry Practices – Teak, Casuarina,
Ailanthus, Neem, Bamboo, and Acacia production and management practices.
Unit III: Soils and Fertility Management (30 Questions)
Definition of Soil – Its main components – Soils of Tamil Nadu. Soil physical, chemical and biological
properties and their significance in crop production. Soil Micro Organisms - Importance of Organic Matter
on Soil Properties. Acid, Saline and Alkaline Soils and their reclamation. Soil and water pollutants and
management. Irrigation water – Qualities of irrigation water - Water testing. Soil Fertility – Major, Secondary
and Minor Plant Nutrients. Soil Fertility evaluation, Soil sampling and testing and fertilizer
recommendations – Soil health card. Fertilizers – Nitrogenous, Phosphatic and Potassic Fertilizers –
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Complex and Mixed Fertilizers, Efficient use of Fertilizers – fertilizer management in major crops.
Identification and management of major and minor nutrient deficiency symptoms in plants. Biostimulants
– New age fertilizers – Crop Boosters - Remote sensing – GIS and GPS. Bio-Fertilizers – Groups of Bio-
Fertilizers – Bacterial, Fungal, Algae and Azolla.
Unit IV: Horticultural Crop Cultivation Techniques (10 Questions)
Status of major horticultural crops in Tamil Nadu – Methods of propagation of major fruit crops - role of
growth regulators – Soil and climate requirement - production technologies - nutrient and physiological
disorders and its management - post-harvest technologies for Mango, Banana, Grapes, Papaya, Sapota,
Guava, Citrus, Pomegranate, Ber, Annona, Amla, Apple, Pear, Avocado, Dragon fruit, Plum and
Pineapple.
Importance of Vegetables – Nutritive Value - Methods of propagation of major vegetable crops - role of
growth regulators – Types of Vegetable Garden: Kitchen Garden, Nutritional Garden, Truck Garden,
Commercial Garden - Soil and climate requirement - production technologies - nutrient and physiological
disorders and its management - post-harvest technologies for Tomato, Brinjal, Chillies, Bhendi, Onion,
Cucurbits; Cauliflower, Cabbage, Turnip, potato, beetroot carrot, greens and perennials.
Importance of flower crops – Methods of propagation of major flower crops - role of growth regulators –
Soil and climate requirement - production technologies - nutrient and physiological disorders and its
management - post-harvest technologies for Jasmine, Rose, Chrysanthemum, Marigold, Tuberose,
Crossandra, Cockscomb.
Garden Design – Formal and Informal Gardens – Components of Garden – Lawns and Lawn Making -
Study of Important Flowering Annuals, Flowering and Foliage Shrubs – Flowering and Foliage Trees –
Creepers and Climbers – Cacti and Succulents – Indoor Plants and Indoor Decoration – Cut Flowers –
Flower arrangement – Bonsai Culture and dry flower decoration.
Importance of aromatic and spices, medicinal and plantation crops – Methods of propagation - role of
growth regulators – Soil and climate requirement - production technologies - nutrient and physiological
disorders and its management - post-harvest technologies for Spices – Pepper, Cardamom, garlic, Clove,
Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Allspice, Turmeric, Ginger, tamarind, Coriander and Fenugreek. Plantation Crops –
Coffee, Tea, Coconut, Arecanut, Cashew, Cocoa and Rubber. Medicinal Crops – Coleus, Gloriosa,
Ashwagandha, Senna, Keezhanelli, Agave, Thulasi and Achorus.
Tissue culture and micropropagation of horticultural crops – Totipotency – Regeneration – Callus culture
– Somaclonal variation – hardening of tissue culture plants.
Unit V: Breeding and Seed Production (20 Questions)
Field Crops – Importance – Classification – Agricultural and Industrial – Chemical Composition of
Economic Parts in the Crops & Cereals, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fibres, Sugar and Starch Crops. Plant
Photosynthesis – Respiration – Translocation of Assimilates. Floral biology – Reproductive and Pollination
System in Plants – Mechanisms of promoting Self Pollination and Cross Pollination in crop plants – Plant
genetic resources – importance – collection – characterization and conservation. Selfing incompatibility
and male sterility- application and limitation – male sterility classification – GMS, CMS, CGMS, EGMS,
and gametocides.
Breeding Techniques for Self Pollinated Crops – Pure line selection – Mass Selection – Hybridization and
Selection – Pedigree Method – Bulk Method – Rice, Black gram, Groundnut. Two and three line breeding
in rice. Breeding Techniques for Cross Pollinated and Often Cross Pollinated Crops – Mass Selection,
backcross method - Heterosis Breeding – Development of Hybrids. Inbred development.
Single Cross – Double Cross and Poly Cross – Use of Male Sterile lines for Hybrid Seed Production –
Synthetics and composites for crops like Maize, Cumbu, Redgram, Cotton, sorghum, Castor, Sunflower,
Coconut. Breeding Methods for vegetatively propagated crops – Clonal Selection – Hybridization and
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selection for crops like Sugarcane, Tapioca, Potato and fodder crops. Mutation in crop improvement –
Polyploid in Crop Improvement – Inter Specific Hybridization. Importance and success stories.
Geographical indications, PPV & FR Act and IPR.
Seed – Importance – Seed Quality Characteristics – Classes of Seed – Nucleus, Breeder, Foundation and
Certified Seed – Guidelines for Seed Production – Multiplication Ratio – Seed Certification, general
certification standards – Field Inspection and Certification – Seed Standards –Pollination and Role of
Insects, Environmental and Edaphic Factors. Seed registration - Seed Production Techniques for Varieties
and Hybrid in Rice, Maize, millets, Pulses, Cotton, Oilseeds, fodder crops and Important Vegetables:
Tomato, Brinjal, Chillies, Bhendi, Lablab, onion and Cucurbits. Harvesting, Processing, Treatment,
Storage, Seed Health and Marketing.
Unit VI: Plant Protection Principles and Practices (30 Questions)
Insects - Definitions – Characters – Economic Classification – Sericulture – Rearing of Mulberry silk worms
– Apiculture – Role of Bees in Crop Productivity – Hiving Bees and Apiary Management. Beneficial Insects
– Insect Pollinators – Predators and Parasitoids. Pest – Definition – Categories of Pests – Pest outbreak
– Pest Monitoring – Pest Surveillance – Forecasting – Economic Threshold Level – Economic Injury Level.
Pest Management Components – Cultural, Physical, Mechanical, Legal and Integrated Methods – Use of
Resistant Varieties, Biological Control – Parasitoids, Predator and Microbial Agents.
Pesticides – Groups, Classification, Mode of Action – Formulation and Uses, Principles of Pesticides
application – Hazards in the use of Pesticides and Environmental Pollution – Safe Handling of Pesticides
new and organic pesticides – Pesticide residue - Behavior modifying chemicals – Use of Pheromones in
pest management and behavioral modifying chemicals; approach.
Damage symptoms - life cycle and Integrated management practices of insect and non insect pests of
Rice, Millets, Cotton, Sugarcane, Pulses, Oilseeds, Brinjal, Tomato, Bhendi, Cucurbits, Crucifers, Moringa,
Tapioca, Chillies, Onion, Coconut, Arecanut, Turmeric, Curry-leaf, Coffee, Tea, Cardamom, Pepper,
Betelvine, Flower crops, Mango, Citrus, Banana, Grapes, sapota, Guava, Pomegranate, Pests of stored
materials and their management.
Plant diseases – definition, Causes of plant diseases – Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses and Mycoplasma –
Categories of plant diseases – Mode of spread – Environmental factors influencing diseases out breaks.
Control exclusion – Eradication – Immunization – Protection – Cultural – Methods of Control– Bio control
– Economics of the new technologies, Useful fungi – mushroom, cultivation of Oyster mushroom,
Trichoderma – utility – Nematodes – Types – Symptoms – Management.
Fungicide – Characteristics – Major groups – Formulation and Applications – Phytotoxicity – Precautions
in using fungicides – Antibiotics in plant disease management. Bio technology and its application in disease
management – Assessment of crop diseases and losses – Plant Disease Control - Principles - Integrated
Pest Management of major diseases caused by Fungi, Bacteria, Virus and Mycoplasma in Cereals, Pulses,
Oilseeds, Cash crops – Fruits – Vegetables – Plantation crops – Spices – Flowers and their management.
Unit VII: Livestock, Poultry Management, Artificial Insemination and Calf Rearing (10 Questions)
Significance and role of livestock and poultry in Indian economy – Various systems of livestock production
– extensive – semi intensive – intensive – mixed – Integrated farming systems – Manure management
methods – Definition of breed – classification of indigenous, exotic cattle and buffaloes – Breed
characteristics of Sindhi, Kangeyam and Umblacherry, Jersey, Holstein Fricsian, Murrah and Surti.
Breeding – importance of cross breeding.
Artificial Insemination – merits and demerits – Housing management – farm site selection space
requirement for calves, heifer, milch animal and work bullocks – Type and design of house. – Systems of
housing – Single row system – Double row system – head to head and tail to tail – merits and demerits –
Care and management of new born calf and heifers – Care and management of pregnant, lactating animals
and work bullocks.
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Milk – Definition – clean milk production – methods of milking – hand and machine milking – Processing
of milk – cooling Pasteurization – Definition – Various methods – Low Temperature Long Time and High
Temperature Short Time – advantages and disadvantages.
Nutrition – Definition – Ration – Balanced composition of concentrate feed for dairy animal, calf and work
bullock – Requirement and importance of green fodder, carrying capacity and forage cycle.
Diseases – classification – Viral, bacterial and metabolic – General control and preventive measures. –
Viral Diseases – Foot and mouth – Bacterial diseases – Anthrax, Haemorrhagic septicemia and Black
quarter – Metabolic – Tympanites, Ketosis and Milk fever – Mastitis and its control – Zoonotic diseases
(Anthrax, Tuberculosis, Brucellosis and Rabies) – Prevention and control.
Sheep and Goat farming – classification of breeds of Indian and exotic origin – Systems of rearing –
Housing management – Type design – Floor diagram – Space requirement for adult and young stock –
Nutrition – common tree Fodder for small ruminants – Common ailments of sheep and goat – Sheep pox
– Foot and Mouth – Blue Tongue – Enterotoxaemia – Ecto and Endo parasites Systems of poultry rearing
– Backyard, Intensive systems; Nomenclature of commercial layers and broiler strains – Care and
management of day old chicks – Brooder management. Systems of housing – Deep litter and cage
systems – merits and demerits – Raised platform housing – Floor space requirement – litter management
– care and management of layers and broilers.
Poultry Nutrition – composition of chick mash grower, layer, broiler starter and finisher mashes – Feed
Conversion Ratio / dozen eggs or kilogram of meat. Classification of Poultry diseases – Viral – Bacterial –
Protozoan – Causative organisms, symptoms, causes and prevention – Viral diseases – Ranikhet disease
- Infectious bursal disease - Bacterial disease – E. coli – Coryza – Salmonellosis – Protozoan – Coccidiosis
– Vitamin and mineral deficiencies – Schemes, Policies, Subsidies in Animal Husbandry by Tamil Nadu.
Unit VIII: Farm Machinery, Post Harvest Technology and Energy and Environment (10 Questions)
Thrashing Floor, drying floor. I.C. Engines – Types, Introduction – Preventive maintenance and minor
repairs. Tractor – Different systems of a tractor – Hydraulic system – Clutch and Transmission system –
Hitching of implements to Tractor – Power Tiller – and matching Implements. Seeders and planters. Plant
Protection equipment –Harvesting machinery. Agricultural Pumps – Types of pumps – Custom hiring
centre – e-vadagai.
Post Harvest losses in durable and Perishable crops – Moisture content – Methods of Determination –
Drying – Sun Drying – Mechanical Drying – Merits and Demerits. Shelling and Decortication – Rubber Roll
Sheller – Centrifugal Dehusker. Parboiling of Paddy – Merits and Demerits – Polishing – Milling of Corn
and Pulses – Principles and Methods – Seed Treater – Types of Seed Treater. Storage of Grains and
Seeds – Condition for safe storage – Value addition and suitable machineries for major food grains.
Energy Resources and Forms of Energy – Conventional and Non - Conventional Energy – Solar Energy
– Merits and Limitations - Energy from Bio-Mass – Technologies – Classification and types of Bio-Gas
Plants – Bio-Gas from Plant Wastes – Utilization of Bio-gas. Bio Fuel Plant – Gasifiers – Smokeless
Chulas.
Ecology – Natural resources – Environmental Pollution and Management – Atmospheric Pollution –
Particulate emission by industries and automobiles – Smog – Acid rain – Ozone hole – Global Warming –
Causes, Effects and Control measures –Traditional farming methods – Eco-Safe technologies in
agriculture.
Unit IX: Commercial Agriculture (20 Questions)
Bio-control agents - Role in pest and disease management – Categories of bio-control agents. Setting up
a bio-control laboratory. Mass culture of tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) and gram pod borer
(Helicoverpa armigera) - synthetic diet – mass production of SlNPV and HaNPV. Mass production of
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Trichogramma spp., Chrysoperla, coccinellid predators, Trichoderma viride, Pseudomonas fluorescens
and Entomo-pathogenic nematodes
Biofertilizers – Microorganisms for crop nutrition – Types – Sources of good quality strains – Facilities –
equipment – and raw materials required – Types and specification of carrier material – production of
azospirillium, azotobacter, Glucano acetobacter, phosphate solubilizer, potash releasing microorganism,
PGPR, azolla, BGA, PPFM, and AM fungi – Shelf life and storage of carrier and liquid based biofertilizers
– constraints in mass production – storage and preservation – quality standard of commercial biofertilizers
– quality control biofertilizer lab in Tamil Nadu.
Mushroom - Morphology: common edible mushrooms - Pleurotus, Calocybe - poisonous mushrooms -
Laboratory techniques: sterilization - Media preparation, pure culture techniques, sub-culturing and
storage. Spawn: types of spawn, mother spawn and bed spawn. Cultivation: Oyster mushroom, Milky
mushroom – Problems in cultivation: Biotic and abiotic disorders - Uses of mushroom: as food,
nutraceutical and pharmaceutical values, composting coir-pith and other agro-wastes – Post harvest
technology: methods of preservation and value addition.
Fruit and Vegetable processing – Equipments and Accessories used in processing – Preparation of
Squash, Syrup, Cordial, Nectar, Ready to serve beverages – Fruit juice concentrate – Paste, Powder, Bar
– Jam, Jelly, Marmalade and Candy, Preserve – Pickles – Oil, Salt and vinegar – Tomato products –
Ketchup. Sauce, Puree and Paste – Canning of Fruit and Vegetables – Dehydrated Fruit and Vegetables
and Re-hydration – Preservation by low temperature – cut-out analysis of canned Fruit and Vegetables –
Evaluation of Frozen Fruit and Vegetables – Osmotic dehydration
Seed Production –Selection of field – Maintenance of genetic purity – Removal of offtypes – Isolation
distance - Manual emasculation and Pollination - Hybrids – Single cross - double cross – Production of
hybrid seed – Varieties – seed production - Use of gametocide – Merits and demerits of hybrids and
varieties - Selfing, emasculation and crossing technique in Rice, millets, oilseeds, pulses, Cotton, Tomato,
Bhendi – clonal multiplication – Cumbu napier – Seed registration – Field inspection and certification.
Harvesting – Physical and chemical indices – Extraction techniques – Seed processing – Use of cleaner,
grader – Seed treatment – Seed packaging – Seed storage – Sanitation – Certification procedure.
Nursery Technology – preparation of land and seed treatment – Sowing and raising of rootstocks (Fruits
and Flower Crops) – Application of Liquid Manure and plant protection of rootstock – Potting materials and
Preparation of pot mixture – Potting of Rootstock and Hardening - Selection of Scion Plants and Grafting,
Aftercare of Grafted Plants, Graft Separation and Hardening – Preparation of Cuttings of Ornamental
Plants, Treating the Cuttings with growth regulators and Planting in Mist Chamber in Beds/Polybags,
Potting of Rooted Cuttings and Hardening – Air Layering of Ornamental/Fruit Crops – Budding of
Ornamental Plants (Rose) – Maintenance of Potted Plants – Packing and Marketing.
Organic composting - Nutrient potential of different organic manures – Preparation of FYM Compost –
Composting methods - Preparation of enriched FYM – Coirpith composting – Sugarcane trash – Pressmud
- Farm wastes and farm weeds - Parthenium composting – Determination of maturity indices of composts
- Commercial utility of organic manures –Introduction to vermicompost – Types of Vermicompost -
Materials for vermicomposting. Preliminary treatment of composting material – Small Scale
vermicomposting – Large scale vermicomposting – Other types of vermicomposting – Requirements for
vermicomposting – Bedding materials, container, pH, Moisture content, Temperature – Cover feed
substrates - Selection of right type of worm species – Preparation of vermicompost beds – Collection of
Vermicompost – Vermicompost efficiency – Transportation of live worms – Application of vermicompost
Unit X: Agricultural Extension Agricultural Economics and Digital Agriculture (30 Questions)
Rural Economics and Agricultural Economics – Meaning, importance and scope Sectors of Economy -
Importance of agriculture in rural economy: Problems of rural economy – Population growth and its
consequences. Agents of production: Land distribution – Size of land holding – Man-Land ratio -
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Subdivision and Fragmentation – Land reform – Ceiling on land holding, Tenurial reforms, Consolidation
of land holdings
Co-operative farming and Bhoodhan movement – Success and failure. Rural labour: Meaning –
Classification – Characteristics of rural labour – agricultural labour – Employment, wages and income -
Minimum wages Act and other welfare measures.
Rural Banking and Finance: Meaning and Concept – Classification and purpose
Sources of finance – Institutional and non-institutional – Government, cooperatives, nationalized
commercial banks, regional rural banks and land development banks, private money lenders and other
traditional sources – Establishment of NABARD and its role, Multi-agency, Service area approach. Rural
industries: Importance and their classification – Investment needs – Generation of employment.
Types of agro-industries – Rural industries project - Khadi and Village Industries
Problems of rural industries – Potentials for development of agro- industries from agricultural products and
wastes – Sugarcane, Cotton seed, Banana sheath, Forestry products – Rural technologies – Technology
gap – Economic and social constraints in the spread of technology. Study of important and recent rural
development schemes.
Marketing and agricultural marketing – Concepts - definition and scope – Classification of Markets –
Structure – Characteristics of agricultural commodities: Problems in grading and standardization.
Marketing costs and marketing margins. Price spread. Advantages and problems.
Cooperative agricultural marketing societies and regulated markets – Role of National Agricultural
Cooperative Marketing Federation and TANFED. Role of specialized agencies viz., Food Corporation of
India, Central Warehousing Corporation, State Warehousing Corporation in marketing of agricultural
commodities and CCI – Role of Regulator Markets – Agmark – e-NAM.
Price support programmes – Buffer stock operations – Role of Commission on Agricultural Costs and
Prices – Price stabilization. Agmark grading and commercial grading – Marketing information and
intelligence – Marketing of agricultural inputs viz., seeds, fertilizers, plant protection chemicals and
implements.
Sociology – Rural Sociology – Characteristics of rural society. Rural Youth – Their needs and aspirations.
Basic rural institutions and voluntary agencies. Leadership – Classification, Characteristics and their
influence. Motivation – Methods of Motivation. Social change. Adoption – Meaning, Stages, Adopter
categories and their characteristics. Extension methods – Classification – Individual contact - group contact
and mass contact methods. Extension aids – Audio aids, Visual aids and Audio Visual aids. Print and
Electronic media. Photography, new achievements in communication technology – Transfer of
Technologies through demonstrations – Field day – Exhibition – Mass media.
Visit to a village – Identifying resources, conducting participatory rural appraisal (PRA), conducting SWOT
(strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis and preparing action plan for village
development.
Visiting farmers – Analysis of farm resources and studying the life style of farmers, earnings, enterprises,
expenditure pattern, technical information seeking behavior and dissemination of technologies. Finding
the factors of adoption of technologies.
Problem diagnosis study – visiting farmers’ fields, identifying technical and frequent problems like soil,
pest, disease, disorders and other problems in agriculture, obtaining solutions from known sources and
providing them to the farmers.
Visiting agro service centers – Studying the business techniques, farmers approach, distribution pattern,
dealership pattern, knowing different agro chemicals available in markets and their prices, gaining
experience in solving the farmers problems in agro service centers.
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Visiting daily vegetable wholesale markets – uzhavar sandhai - assessing the price fluctuation and
preparing price trend calendar for different vegetables. Preparing line chart for maximum price of different
vegetables grown in the district and identifying optimum sowing period for different vegetables.
Study the potentialities, prospects and to get clear knowledge about starting agro industries and food
processing industries – PMFME – Schemes and policies of Government of Tamil Nadu in Agriculture –
Establishment – Farmers group – FPO – Role and Functions.
Application of computer in agriculture - Multimedia Presentation – power point - Internet and E- Mail –
Online reporting system – Major Apps and Web Portals (Uzhavan app, Agris net portal, Tamil man valam
and latest apps) for improving livelihood of farmers - Application of artificial intelligence and IoT in
agriculture.
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number of trays by McCabe - Thiele method – Reflux – Total reflux, minimum reflux and optimum reflux –
q line – Values of q based on feed conditions – Overall efficiency and Murphree plate efficiency – principle
and application of steam distillation - Azeotropic distillation -Extractive distillation - Absorption - Choice of
solvent for absorption, characteristics of packing - Random and regular packing, Loading and Flooding of
packed towers, principle of liquid - liquid extraction - use of triangular charts - choice of solvent for
extraction, mechanism of drying - critical moisture content - principle and applications of rotary, spray, tray
and fluidized bed drier - principle of Crystallization, Leaching, Adsorption and its applications.
Unit IX: Chemical Reaction Engineering (15 Questions)
Chemical reaction – Classification of chemical reactions - Homogeneous and Heterogeneous reactions –
Definition of reaction rate – Elementary and Non-elementary reactions – Molecularity and order of reaction
– Rate law, Rate constant and Units of rate constant – Fractional conversion – Activation energy –
Arrhenius equation – Simple problems in Arrhenius equation – Classification of chemical reactors –
Concept of space time and space velocity – Construction, operation and application of Continuous Stirred
Tank Reactor (CSTR), Plug Flow Tubular Reactor (PFTR), Fixed bed reactor and Fluidized bed reactor.
Unit X: Industrial Safety and Pollution Control (25 Questions)
Process Safety - Causes of Accidents - Unsafe acts and conditions - Material safety data sheet and its
importance - Evaluating workers exposure to volatile toxicants, dusts and noise - Accident prevention -
Safety training - Case study of accidents in process industry: Bhopal gas tragedy, India - Fukushima
nuclear disaster, Japan – Fire – Classification of fires - Fire triangle - Different causes of fire – Fire
extinguish techniques – Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and dry chemical fire extinguisher - Distinction
between fires and explosion – Lower and Upper flammable limits (LFL & UFL) – Runaway chemical
reaction – Permit to work system – Hot work permit – Confined space vessel work permit – Height work
permit – Function of flame arrestors – Personnel protective equipment and its importance - Pollution –
Sources and types of Air pollution – Ozone depletion – Green House effect - Acid rain – Water pollution
– Sources and types – Important terms in water treatment – BOD, COD and TDS – Primary treatment –
Coagulation and Flocculation – Secondary (Biological) treatment – Activated sludge process.
3. Civil Engineering
(Diploma Standard)
Code: 443
Direct Stresses and strains (Tensile and compressive) due to Axial forces – Deformation of elastic bar
due to uni-axial force – Composite Sections – Modular ratio – Relationship between elastic constants -
Shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate beams - Geometrical properties of
sections - Stresses in beams due to bending – Flexural rigidity – Strength equation - Stresses in shafts
due to torsion – Pin jointed perfect frames with vertical loads on nodal points (method of joints only).
Deflection of cantilever and simply supported beams for point and uniformly distributed loads – Shear
force and bending moment diagrams for statically indeterminate structures (Propped cantilever, Fixed
Beams, continuous beams, Non-sway Portal frames) using Mohr’s theorems and moment distribution
method.
Euler’s and Rankin’s formula for columns – Effective length for different end conditions - Stresses due to
eccentric loads – combined stresses due to direct loads and bending moments in rectangular sections –
Conditions for No tension (Circular, square and rectangular) – Stability of earth retaining walls.
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Unit III: Construction Materials & Construction Practice (25 Questions)
Bricks, Lime, Tiles (Athangudi Tiles), Cement, Fine Aggregate, Coarse Aggregate, Timber, Ply wood,
Steel, Glass, Plastics, PVC, UPVC, Paints, Mortars, Concrete – M-sand, P-sand – Latest construction
Materials and construction Chemicals - Different types, qualities, requirements, standard specifications,
Admixtures for cement mortar and concrete – Green Building Materials, Usage of PPC, Flyash Bricks,
Solar Panels, Hollow clay Bricks (Tiles).
Different types of Foundations (Buildings Ocean, Harbour and other ordinary works) Masonry, Floors,
Roofs, Interior Works, False ceiling – Wall paneling – Wooden flooring
Precast Block (Under Ground metro, metro slabs) Doors and Windows, Weathering Course, Damp proof
course, Plastering, Painting, Colour Washing, Specifications for different works – Maintenance of created
(Ocean & Harbours) assets.
Heritage structures – Construction, Traditional Flooring - Athangudi Tiles – List of Heritage Buildings.
Roads – Different types – methods of formation of water bound macadam Road, bituminous and concrete
roads – Hill roads – Requirements – Camber, gradient, super elevation, carriage way, pavements,
drainage system, sight distance etc., Traffic Engineering Bridges – Classification of bridges – Site
selection and alignment – Foundation, substructure and super-structure.
Sub-grade soil – Soil mass as a three phase system – Grain size classification - Atterberg limits – IS
Classification of soils–Compaction – Shear strength - Road Arboriculture – Express Highways – Rapid
Transport System.
Railways – Formation of Tracks – Rails – Ballasts – Sleepers – Characteristics of materials – Rail Joints.
Measurement of pressure in liquids – Pressure distribution and total pressure on immersed surfaces –
Types of flow (Laminar, turbulent, steady, unsteady, uniform, non- uniform) – Flow through pipes – Losses,
Frictional losses – Hydraulic gradient and total energy lines. Bernoullis theorem – use of Orifice,
Mouthpiece, Hydraulic Coefficient Cd, Cc, Cv Orifice meter and Venturimeters – Flow through channels
– Chez’s formula – Bazin’s and manning’s formula – Economical sections for open channels, Conditions
for Maximum discharge - Pumps – Reciprocating pumps – Centrifugal pumps – Characteristics – Selection
and choice for pump - Discharge – Power and efficiency, Ground water – Types of well – Test for yield of
wells.
Types of Surveys –Chain surveying – Compass surveying – Levelling – Contour surveying –Theodalite
surveying – Trignometrical levelling – Tacheometry – Field work – Simple problems. Curves, Global
Positioning System (GPS), Remote sensing – Photogrammetric Surveying and Hydrographic Surveying,
Total Station and Geographical Information System (GIS) – Fundamentals of Remote sensing,
Photogrammetry – Image interpretation & Analysis.
Sources of water – Conveyance of water – Treatment of water – Quality of water – Tests on water –
Distribution systems – Sewers – Collection and conveyance of sewage– Sewer Appurtenances –
Drainage arrangements and Sanitary fittings in buildings – Effluent treatment plants - Treatment and
disposal of sewage, Solid waste Management.
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Environmental pollution Control - Air – water – Soil – Noise - Pollution Control.
Systems of taking out quantities – Trade and Group systems – Material requirement for different items of
works – Preparation of data for works – Report writing – Valuation of buildings and properties – Fixation
of rents – Approximate estimates – Detailed estimate and Abstract estimate for buildings, wall, sump,
septic tanks, compound wall, roads, Harbour – (Floating structures such as jetty, wharf groyne, Break
water, quay wall), CMDA Rules and regulations – Buildings Bye laws.
Reinforced cement concrete structure – Analysis and design of singly and Doubly reinforced rectangular
and T-beam sections – Cantilever, simply supported, continuous beams – One way and two way slabs –
Lintels and Sunshades – Staircases – Rectangular and Circular short Columns – Isolated column
footings. (All designs by Limit State Method only) – Basics of Retrofitting (Roof slab, Column & Beam)
Steel structures – Design of Tension and compression members by L.S.M – Different forms of Tension
members – Design strength of single Angle Tension member – Design of ties using single Angles and
channel section – Design of simple Beams and welded connection by L.S.M – Web Design strength in
Bending, Shear – Limiting deflection of Beam.
Use of Computers – Application of CAD softwares – Project management softwares – Use of MS word,
Excel, PowerPoint – Application of Design and Analysis softwares.
Direct Stresses and strains (Tensile and compressive) due to Axial forces – Deformation of elastic bar
due to uni-axial force – Modular ratio – Relationship between elastic constants - Shear force and bending
moment diagrams for statically determinate beams - Geometrical properties of sections - Stresses in
beams due to bending – Flexural rigidity – Strength equation.
Deflection of cantilever and simply supported beams for point and uniformly distributed loads – Shear
force and bending moment diagrams for statically indeterminate structures, (Fixed Beams, continuous
beams, Non-sway Portal frames) using Mohr’s theorems and moment distribution method.
Measurement of pressure in liquids – Pressure distribution and total pressure on immersed surfaces –
Types of flow (Laminar, turbulent, steady, unsteady, uniform, non- uniform) – Flow through pipes – Losses,
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Frictional losses – Hydraulic gradient and total energy lines. Bernoullis theorem – use of Orifice,
Mouthpiece, Hydraulic Coefficient Cd, Cc, Cv Orificemeter and Venturimeters – Flow through channels –
Chez’s formula – Bazin’s and manning’s formula – Economical sections for open channels, Conditions for
Maximum discharge. Sources of water – Conveyance of water – Treatment of water – Quality of water –
Tests on water –Distribution systems
Types of Surveys –Chain surveying – Compass surveying – Levelling – Contour surveying –Theodalite
surveying – Trignometrical levelling – Tacheometry – Field work – Methods of determining areas and
volumes – Simple problems. Curves.
Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote sensing – Photogrammetric Surveying and Hydrographic
Surveying,Total Station and Geographical Information System (GIS) – Fundamentals of Remote sensing,
Photogrammetry – Image interpretation & Analysis – Drone Surveying.
Use of Computers – Application of CAD softwares – Project management softwares – Use of MS word,
Excel, PowerPoint – Application of Design and Analysis softwares.
Mineralogy, structural Geology: Geological features like faults, folds, etc., Economic Geology: Different
Prospecting Techniques: Reconnaissance; principles and methods of prospecting – by pit, shaft, trench
and boreholes; Coal and petroleum geology.
History of mining – contribution of mining in the human civilization and national economy, Indian mineral
resources and world status – role of mining engineers in industry - mode of entries – applicability and
limitations comparison of opencast vs underground mining and drilling methods –selection of drilling
methods – exploration and production drilling – drilling techniques – Rotary, Percussive, Rotary-
Percussive; Down the hole drilling vs Top hammer drilling, Shaft sinking. Types of explosives and initiating
systems used in mines and quarries.
Bench parameters, haul roads, selection of equipment, different types of opencast equipment like
excavators, transport (road, conveyors) different types of explosives and initiating systems used, drilling
and blasting patterns used in opencast mines, fly rocks, air over pressure, controlled blasting in granite
quarries, Overburden removal and disposal, design of waste dumps, mine closure plan, failure of slopes
and various controlling and stabilization methods, introduction to hydraulicking, dredging, leaching, etc.
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Unit VIII: Mine Management, Legislation and General Safety (30 Questions)
Mine organizational structure, ownerships of industries, organization, risks and rewards, recruitment and
training, Mines Act 1952, Mines Rules 1955, Metalliferous Mines Regulations 1961, Directorate General
of Mines Safety (DGMS) issued technical Circulars, Vocational Training rules 1961, Granite Conservation
and development rules 1999, Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concessional rules 1959 and Environmental
Protection Act 1986, Forest Conservation Act 1980, Environmental impact assessment (EIA) notifications
– 1994 and 2006, Environmental clearance procedures for mining projects, Ministry of Environmental
Forest and Climate Change issued notifications, Office Memorandum and circulars, Safety Audit in mines,
Accidents analysis and Compilations of investigation reports.
Linear measurements, compass surveying, true meridian, magnetic meridian open & closed traverse,
traversing with compass and chain, permissible errors, leveling — contouring and subsidence surveying,
theodolite — temporary and permanent adjustments, permissible error for surface and underground and
their distributions, correlation survey: tachometry, dip, strike, fault problems, EDM, GPS —DGPS, total
station, introduction to remote sensing.
Area and volume calculation; different methods and their limitations; earth work and building estimation;
laying out of rail and haul road curves; determination of azimuth latitude and longitude. Borehole surveying
and calculations; dip, strike, outcrop and fault problems. Development sampling:- Channel and block
averaging milling widths; observe plans. Types of plans for opencast workings; their preparation, care,
storage and preservation, legislation concerning mine plans and sections; duties and responsibilities of
surveyors. Geological map reading. Application of computers in mine surveying and preparation of plans.
3D laser profiling of bench walls in opencast mine.
Unit X: Mine Planning and Design and Computer Applications in Mining (15 Questions)
Estimation of ore reserve based on bore hole data, design of mine openings, design of bench geometry,
design of opencast mines, optimum blast design, pillar design problems, design of support system in u/g
mining, Environmental impact assessment (EIA) and preparation of Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) of mines. AutoCAD, Basic concepts of mine planning software such as SURPAC, DATAMINE,
VULCAN etc. and other auxiliary software related to surveying, planning and design in mines.
Electrostatics - Basic Concepts of Electricity - Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Series, Parallel and Series-
Parallel Circuits - Network Theorems (Mesh Analysis, Nodal Analysis, Superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton’s
and Maximum Power Transfer Theorems) - Star–Delta transformation - Source Transformation (Simple
problems in DC only) - Single Phase AC and 3 Phase AC Circuits - Resonant Circuits - Electromagnetism
- DC Generator - Types - Construction - Working - EMF Equation - Characteristic Curves - Armature
reaction - Applications - DC Motor - Types - construction - Working - Characteristics - Commutation -
Applications - Speed Control - D.C Starters - Losses in DC Machines - Testing of DC Machines -
Maintenance of DC Machines - Storage Batteries - Special DC Machines - PMDC - DC Servor Motor -
Stepper Motor - Variable Reluctance Stepper Motor - Permanent Magnet Stepper Motor.
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Unit II: AC Machines (25 Questions)
Single Phase Transformer - Construction - Principle of Operation - EMF Equation - Vector Diagram -
Regulation, Losses and Efficiency - OC & SC Test - Parallel Operation - Auto Transformer - All day
Efficiency - Three Phase Transformer - Construction - Testing - Parallel operation - Grouping of
Transformer - Maintenance - Alternator - Construction - EMF Equation - Parallel operation - Testing -
Determination of voltage regulation - Synchronous Motor - Construction - Starting Methods -
Characteristics - Applications - 3 Phase induction motor - Types - Construction and Working Principle -
Characteristics - Phasor Diagram - Starters - Speed Control - Maintenance - Single Phase Induction Motors
- Working Principle - Types - Applications - Special AC Machines - Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor,
SRM, AC Servor Motor - Linear Induction Motor.
Classification and characteristics of instruments - Operating forces - Construction and Working of MI, MC
and Dynamometer type instruments - Extension of Instrument Range - Instrument transformers - Direct
measurement of current, Voltage and Resistance - Measurement of Power - Measurement of Energy -
Single Phase and 3 Phase Energy meters - Measurement of power factor - Maximum demand indicator -
Synchroscope - Measurement of frequency - AC Bridges - Anderson bridge - Schering bridge - Cathode
ray Oscilloscope - Sensing elements – Transducers - Passive, active transducers.
Semi conductor Diodes - Rectifiers - Half wave, full wave and Bridge rectifier - 3 Phase rectifiers - Filter -
Types - Capacitor filter - Inductor filter - L Section filter - ∏ Section filter - RC Filter - Bipolar Junction
Transistors (BJT) - Biasing - configuration - Field effect Transistors (JFET & MOSFET) and Unit junction
Transistor (UJT) - Transistor Oscillators - Special semiconductor devices - Gunn diode, varactor diode,
Zener diode, Tunnel diode - Silicon controlled Rectifier - DIAC - TRIAC –IGBT - Optoelectronic devices -
LDR, LED, LCD, Opto coupler, IR transmitter and receiver,Laser diode , Solar cell, Photo diode, Photo
transistor - Diode clipper - Diode clamper - Voltage Multiplier - Multi vibrators - Astable, Monostable,
Bistable - Schmitt trigger - Seven Segment LED - Amplifier - RC Coupled amplifier - Emitter follower -
Oscillator - Hartley Oscillator, Colpitts Oscillator - RC Phase Shift Oscillator.
Generation of Electrical Energy - Conventional Methods, Co-generation Methods - Inter Connected System
- Load Curve - Load duration curves - Demand factor - Capacity Factor - Load factor - Diversity factor -
Base Load and Peak load plants - Renewable Energy Sources - Solar power generation on grid and off
grid solar power - Different types of PV Panels - Wind - Tidal - Bio - Geo - Hybrid - AC Transmission - HV
Transmission - Voltage Regulation - Transmission efficiency - Over Head lines - Constants of TL -
Transposition of TL - Skin, Ferranti effect - Corona - HVDC Transmission - Facts Controllers (Statcom,
UPFC) - Line Insulators - String Efficiency - Underground Cables - Types of Cables - Laying of Cables -
Switch gear - Circuit Breaker [ELCB,SF6, Vacuum CB, Oil CB] - Fuses [HRC, HV, Cartridge, Liquid Type
and Metal clad] - Over Voltage Protection - Lightning Arresters - Protective relays - Grounding - Renewable
Energy.
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Unit VII: Distribution and Utilisation (25 Questions)
8051 micro controller - Architecture - Instruction set - Assembler directives - Addressing modes - Programs
- I/O programming - Timer/Counter programming - Serial communication - Interrupts - IC 8255 - Interfacing
techniques with 8051 - Applications - PIC Micro Controller - Arduino - Raspberry Pi - Introduction to IOT -
Architecture of IOT Systems.
Thyristor family - SCR Triggering Circuits [R, RC, UJT, Pulse Transformer triggeing circuits - IC based
Triggering Circuits] - Driver and Buffer Circuits - Commutation Circuits - Phase Controlled Rectifier -
Thyristor Protection - Choppers - SMPS - Inverters - UPS - Control of DC Drives – Rectifier Based Control,
Chopper Based Control - Closed Loop Control - Control of AC Drives [Stator Voltage Control, Variable
Frequency Control, v/f Control Rotor resistance control] - Closed Loop Control - Micro Processor based
PWM Control - Static Var Compensation - Cyclo Converters.
Indian Electricity Rules - 1956-Standard symbols for various wiring items, accessories - Types of Internal
Wiring - Service Connection (Over Head and Under Ground) - Quantity of Material Required in Electrical
Installation - Wire Size - Selection of fuses - Earthing - Testing of installations - Domestic, commercial and
industrial installation estimate - Energy auditing - Need of Energy audit and management - Types of Energy
audit - Audit Process - Electrical Measurement - Load and Power factor measuring equipment - Energy
conservation - Selection of cable - Lighting systems - Pumping systems.
Control Circuit Components [Switches, Relays, Timers, Contactors] - Simple Motor Control Circuits - DC
Motor Control Circuits - Starters, Jogging, Dynamic braking, Plugging, Reversing Control - AC Motor
Control Circuits -Starters - 2 Speed Motor Control - Reversing the Rotation of IM - Dynamic braking -
Plugging - Industrial Control Circuits [Planner Machine - Skip Hoist - Water pump - Electric Oven - Air
Compressor - Over Head Crane - Battery Operated Truck - Conveyor System - Elevator] - PLC -
Components of PLC - Operation of PLC - Scan - PLC Memory - i/p and o/p Module - Programming,
Programming Devices - Ladder Diagram (Relay, Timer, Counter) - DOL, λ/Δ Starter - EB to Gen - SCADA
- DCS.
Code: 445
i) Definition of Textile Fibre, Properties required for an ideal Textile Fibre of textile fibres
ii) Classification of Textile fibres – vegetable, animal, mineral, regenerated and synthetic fibre
iii) Microscopic, physical and chemical test methods for fibre identification
iv) Physical, Chemical properties and uses of Vegetable fibres – Cotton, Jute, linen
v) Physical, Chemical properties and uses of Animal fibres – Wool, Silk
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vi) Physical, Chemical properties and uses of Regenerated Cellulosic fibres – ViscoseRayon,
Uses of HT Rayon
vii) Physical, Chemical properties and uses of Synthetic fibres – Polyester, Nylon 6, 6 and Acrylic
viii) Requirements of fibre forming polymers, Spinning of Polymers - Melt Spinning, Wet spinning,
Dry spinning
ix) Post Spinning Operations – Drawing, Crimping, Heat setting and Texturisation
i) Elements of woven fabric design – Design, draft and peg plan – Colour and weave effect
ii) Construction of Weaves - Plain weave and its derivatives, Twill weave and its derivatives,
Sateen and Satin
iii) Crepe, Honey comb, Brighton honey comb, Mock-leno, Huck-a-back, Bedford cords, Welt,
pique,
iv) Backed cloth,Double Cloth, Triple Cloth
v) Extra warp and Extra weft figuring
vi) Terry Pile: 3 pick, 4 pick terry weave - Velvets and Velveteens
vii) Gauze and Leno structures
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Unit VI: Chemical Processing (20 Questions)
Unit VII: Knitting, Garments & Modern Developments in Handlooms (20 Questions)
Unit IX: Nonwovens, Technical Textiles and Handloom Fabrics (25 Questions)
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Important pest and diseases of Fruits: Mango, Banana, Citrus, Grapes, Guava, Sapota, Pomegranate,
Papaya, Jack, Pineapple, Ber, Apple, Pear, Plum Vegetables: Brinjal, Tomato, Bhendi, chilies, Cucurbits,
Moringa, Crucifers, Beans, Peas, Potato and Cassava. Spices and condiments: Onion, Garlic, Chillies,
Cardamom, Pepper, Turmeric, Ginger, Coriander, Clove and Nutmeg. Plantation crops: Tea, Coffee,
Cocoa, Rubber, Ccoconut, Arecanut and Cashew. Flowers: Jasmine, Rose, Crossandra, Chrysanthemum,
Tube rose, Medicinal plants: Gloriosa, Senna, Coleus, Aloe vera, Solanum nigrum and Aswagandha.
Unit VII: Post Harvest Handling and Value Addition of Horticultural Crops (20 Questions)
Scope and importance of post harvest technology in horticultural crops - Washing, grading, sorting - pre
cooling and pre treatments - Blanching and peeling methods – Post- harvest handling methods:
Dehydration, Canning of fruits and vegetables – Thermal processing - Low temperature processing - Cold
storage - Controlled and atmospheric storage - Refrigeration truck, ripening chamber, packaging for
horticultural crops - Value addition in horticultural crops. Fruits : Jam, Jelly, Squash, RTS and Candy.
Vegetables : Pickle, chutney, sauce and ketchup. Spices – Oleoresins, masala powders and mix - Food
safety standards, National : Agmark, BIS, FSSAI and HACCP, International – Codex and ISO.
Unit VIII: Livestock Management and Poultry Production (5 Questions)
Significance of Livestock and Poultry - Various systems of livestock production – Important cattle Breeds
- Artificial Insemination - Housing management - Feeds and fodder – Major cattle diseases and
management. Sheep and Goat farming - Important breeds - Economic traits - Systems of rearing - Housing
management - Nutrition - Common diseases, Ecto and endo parasites - Prevention and Control.
Poultry farming - Commercial strains of layer and broiler - backyard poultry - country birds - Housing
management - Brooding management - Deep litter - Cage system -Nutrition of Chick - Grower and Layer
and Broiler – Diseases - Causative organisms – Symptoms – Vaccination - Disease control and
Prevention.
Unit IX: Commercial Agriculture (7 Questions)
Seed Production - varieties –Hybrids- emasculation and Pollination –isolation distance-rogueing-planting
ratio-seed production techniques of Tomato, Brinjal, chilli, bhendi, onion, gourds, cluster bean, moringa,
Amaranthus– Extraction techniques – Seed processing – Seed treatment – Seed packaging – Seed
storage –Seed act-Seed inspection and Certification.
Bio-Control Agents - Importance – Examples of bio-control agents – Role in pest and disease management
– Categories of bio-control agents- Spawn and Mushroom Production - Oyster and button - Organic
Composting – Enriched FYM-Vermi compost-preparation of vermi beds-coir compost-quality standards.
Unit X: Farm Management, Marketing and Extension Education (8 Questions)
Farm Management – types and systems of farming-collective farming - farm planning and budgeting- risk
and uncertainty- Horticultural Marketing-demand and supply- Marketing costs and marketing margins -
Warehousing – Processing - Cold storage - Marketing agencies and institutions - Cooperative marketing
societies - Role of regulated markets – NAFED – TANFED – NHB - Commodity boards - Marketing of
agricultural inputs - Market information and intelligence - AGMARKNET, DEMIC, DMI, Uzhavar Sandhai -
Farmers Producers Organisation.
Agricultural Extension – methods of Communication mass contact methods. Participatory Rural Appraisal
techniques. Audio - Visual aids –Farm Journalism –writing for media. Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) – Computer networks, internet, video conferencing, agriportals, Kisan Call Centre,
mobile apps. Geo tagging, Photography – Basic concepts, advancements.
New governmental schemes, flagship programmes, policy notes, Duties and responsibilities of AHO’s,
Calamity mitigation and enumeration- crop compensation - Crop Cutting Experiment and Crop Insurance
- Revenue records of Farmers, Drones in Horticulture crop production-AI based weather forecasting and
farm advisory-GIS mapping- Major Research Institutes in Horticulture.
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8. Mechanical Engineering
(Diploma Standard)
Code: 441
Unit I: Industrial Engineering and Management (25 Questions)
Selection of site – Plant layout – Plant maintenance – Plant safety – Work study – Method study – Work
measurements – Functions of Production planning and control – Principles of Management – Personnel
management – Fixing selling price of a product – Break even analysis – Make or buy decision –
Depreciation methods – EOQ – Supply chain management – TQM tools – Control charts– ISO 9000
Series quality standards – QS 14000.
Foundry - patterns - special casting techniques - welding - hot and cold working – drawing, rolling and
forging - powder metallurgy – Processing of plastics - lathe work - planner - shaper - slotter - drilling
machine - milling machines - grinding machines - broaching - boring and jig boring - Gears
manufacturing practice - Heat treatment and metal finishing - press work – Non conventional production
processes – Semi automats – Automats.
Units, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law, Faraday’s law - D.C. Circuits, batteries - electro magnetism - single
phase and three phase A.C. circuits - Induction motors – Servo motors Stepper motors – Diodes –
resistors – capacitors – transistors – logic gates - PLC – Sensors.
Properties of engineering materials– Mechanical testing – Simple stresses and strain – Elastic constants
– Properties of sections (centroid, moment of inertia) – Thin cylinders – Theory of simple bending – Torsion
and springs – Shear force and bending moment – Friction.
Systems – Basics – Thermodynamic laws – Properties – Processes – SFEE – Air compressors – Types
– Intercooling – Turbines – Boilers – Steam properties – working principle of steam power plant - Main
elements of a nuclear power plant – Modes of heat transfer – Psychrometric properties, Processes.
Working principle and comparison of otto and diesel cycles - construction and working of two stroke and
four stroke engines - Heat balance test on I.C. engine – Fuel supply systems of petrol and diesel
engines – Ignition systems – Cooling systems – Lubrication systems – Refrigeration – Types – Factors
affecting human comfort – Air conditioners – Types.
Fluid properties – Pressure measurements – Fluid flow – Flow through pipes – Reciprocating pumps –
Centrifugal pumps – Hydraulic turbines – Components of hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
Computers – Construction – Types – MS Office – CAD – geometric modeling – wireframe, surface and
solid modeling – graphic standards – CAM – group technology – part families – parts classification and coding
– CAPP – types. CNC – components of CNC – ATC – CNC EDM. Part program – format – coordinate system
– types of motion control – types of interpolation – G and M codes – sub program – canned cycles – FMS –
AGV – Robotics – Rapid prototyping.
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Unit IX: Design of Machine Elements (15 Questions)
Engineering materials – Types - Design of Joints and Fasteners – Design of shafts, keys and couplings
– Design of bearings – Belt drives and gear drives.
Scope of metrology – Accuracy – Precision – Limits – Fits – Tolerance – Linear and angular measurements –
Measuring instruments – Form measurements – Surface textures and lays – Comparators – Gauges –
Measurement of mechanical parameters – Computer aided inspection – Measurement of force, power and flow.
9. Mining Engineering
(Diploma Standard)
Code: 346
Unit I: Mine Development (25 Questions)
History of mining – contribution of mining in the human civilization and national economy, Indian mineral
resources and world status – role of mining engineers in industry - mode of entries – applicability and
limitations comparison of opencast vs underground mining and drilling methods –selection of drilling
methods – flushing methods – exploration and production drilling – drilling in underground workings –
variable affecting the performance of drilling – single tube, double tube and wire-line tube core barrels.
Shaft sinking, election of shaft sinking including special methods and drifting by difficult methods including
road headers and tunnel boring machines. Types of explosives and initiating systems-properties.
Unit II: Mine Ventilations & Environmental (5 Questions)
Mine gases – detection – physiological effects and permissible levels, flame safety lamp, natural and
mechanical ventilation - types of fans, their characteristics and fields of application, distribution of air
current, ventilation devices, types of ventilation, computer based analysis of mine air distribution, auxiliary
ventilation, installation of booster fans, ventilation surveys, continuous monitoring, mine fires - sampling &
Interpretation of sample – spontaneous heating and firefighting, Mine explosions – types, causes and
preventive measures, Methane drainage methods. Inundation in mines – dewatering of water logged
areas, Burn side safety boring apparatus and water dams. Lighting in mines – methods, standards of
lighting. Concept of ecosystem, biodiversity, green-house gasses – ozone depletion – air pollution and
water pollution.
Unit III: Mining Geology (5 Questions)
Details of Earth, earth quakes, volcanoes; mineralogy, megascopic properties of minerals; geo-tectonics;
structural Geology: Geological features like faults, folds, etc., Stratigraphy and geological time scale –
Physiographic divisions of India; Economic Geology: Different Prospecting Techniques: Reconnaissance;
principles and methods of prospecting – by pit, shaft, trench and boreholes; Coal and petroleum geology:
origin of coal, coalfields of India, migration and accumulation of petroleum, distribution of oil fields in India.
Unit IV: Underground Mining Methods - Coal & Metal (15 Questions)
Classification of coal seams, Bord and Pillar method - development, panel system, bord & pillar depillaring,
mechanized method of development & pillar extraction, stowing methods, longwall advancing and
retreating methods, mechanized longwall, salvaging and relocation, thick seam mining by slicing, blasting
gallery method – sub level caving - horizon mining, hydraulic mining, underground gasification of coal,
concepts of metal mining: development and stoping – conventional and mechanized drivage,
classifications of stoping methods - supported and un supported – different stoping methods.
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Unit V: Mining Machinery (20 Questions)
Wire ropes – classification, selection, methods of deteriorate and their prevention, classification of mine
transport systems – different types of rope haulages, haulage calculations, different types of conveyors
including high-angle conveyors, locomotives & areal rope ways, mine pumps, selection of pumps,
numerical problems on head, quantity, h.p of mine pumps, coal face machinery: like drills, power loaders,
longwall face gate-roadway machinery – shearer, AFC, etc., flameproof, intrinsically safe apparatus and
signalling winding, head gear, shaft fittings – guides, head gear pulleys, keps, detaching hooks, guides
ropes, cage and skip winding, drum and friction winding, breaking in winding, mine cables.
Unit VI: Surface Mining (45 Questions)
Overburden removal and disposal, design of waste dumps, bench parameters, haul roads, selection of
equipment, different types of opencast equipment like excavators, transport (rail, road, conveyors) and
ancillary equipment – stackers, reclaimers, opencast mine layouts, different types of explosives used,
drilling blasting in opencast mines, fly rocks, air over pressure, controlled blasting, drilling and blasting in
granite quarries, reclamation & mine closure plan, failure of slopes and various controlling and stabilization
methods, safety in opencast mines, exploitation of coal over developed coal pillars, in-pit crushing and
conveying, high wall mining, introduction to hydraulicking, dredging, leaching, etc.
Unit VII: Mine Management, Legislation and General Safety (40 Questions)
Mine organizational structure, ownerships of industries, organization, risks and rewards, recruitment and
training, network analysis, CPM-PERT, Mines Act 1952, Mines Rules 1955, Coal Mines and Metalliferous
Mines Regulations, DGMS technical Circulars, Indian electricity rules applicable to mines, VTC and rescue
rules.
Unit VIII: Rock Mechanics and Strata Control (10 Questions)
Definitions, stress analysis, stress distribution around underground openings, relation between vertical and
lateral stresses -induced stresses due to mining - principal plane, principal stresses, stress-diagrams,
normal and shear and stress analysis in 2D, stress distribution around a mine workings, narrow and wider
openings - Mohr's circle- simple numerical problems on stress analysis - Mohr’s circle, physical &
mechanical, properties of rocks and methods of determination, RMR, simple numerical problems for
estimation of RQD, classification of roof rock based on RMR - tunnel quality index, rock behavior and
stress measuring devices, theories of failure of rocks, mining subsidence, factors effecting subsidence,
protective measures on surface and underground, supports, FER supports and supports during extraction,
different types of powered supports.
Unit IX: Mine Surveying & Mineral Processing (5 Questions)
Linear measurements, compass surveying, true meridian, magnetic meridian open & closed traverse,
traversing with compass and chain, permissible errors, leveling — contouring and subsidence surveying,
theodolite — temporary and permanent adjustments, permissible error for surface and underground and
their distributions, correlation survey: tachometry, dip, strike, fault problems, EDM, GPS —DGPS, total
station, introduction to remote sensing. Comminution, crushers — types of crushers, working principles
and operation, comparison of crushing and grinding, grinding mills, industrial sizing, screening and
classifiers, industrial screens, concentration, objectives and classification methods - sink and float
technique, tabling, jigging, froth flotation.
Unit X: Mine Planning and Design and Computer Applications in Mining (30 Questions)
Estimation of ore reserve based on bore hole data, design of mine openings, design of length of long wall
face, design of opencast mines, optimum blast design, design of mine ventilation systems, pillar design
problems, design of a pumping system for an u/g mine, design of support system in u/g mining, preparation
of EMP of mines. Computer Engineering drawing principles, - Draw, Modify, Edit, View, Hatch, geometric
constructions using CAD, drawing of simple geometrical shapes like circles, tangents, AutoCAD, Basic
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concepts of mine planning of stratified deposits using software like MINEX, MPD, etc. and other MPD
software.
Meaning of Physical Education, Physical Culture, Physical Training. Aim and Objectives of Physical
Education. Physical Education in Ancient Greece – Sparta and Athens – Ancient and Modern Olympic
Games – Asian Games. Physical Education in India – SAI, SDAT, School Level Competitions in Tamil
Nadu. School games federation of India.
Biological foundation: Growth and Development – Heredity and Environment, Muscle tone, Athletic heart
– Reciprocal innervations – Vital capacity – Chronological age –Physiological age – mental age. Types of
Muscular Contractions. Periodisation in Training. Training Load and Components of Training Load
Training methods: Types of Training - Weight training - Circuit training - Fartlek Training -Interval Training.
Meaning of the terms: Test, Measurement, and Evaluation. Criteria for Evaluation: Validity, Reliability,
Objectivity. JCR Motor Fitness test, Muscular Fitness : Kraus Weber Minimum Muscular Fitness Test,
Newton Motor Ability Test, Cardio vascular test: Harvard step test, 12 minutes run/walk test. Badminton:
Miller Wall Volley Test. Basketball: Johnson Basketball Test. Hockey: Friedel Field Hockey Test. Volleyball:
Russel Lange Volleyball Test, Brady Volleyball Test. Football: MC-Donald Soccer Test.
Cell structure and properties, Tissues, Organs, Axial and appendicular Skelton. Classification of joints.
Types of muscles. Blood, Composition of Blood, Blood groups, Functions of Blood. Structure and
Functions of Heart, Structure and Functions of Lungs, Structure and function of Tongue, Teeth, and Ear.
Central Nervous system- Brain - Spinal cord -Reflex action, Autonomous Nervous system Effects of
exercise on the various systems of the body: Skeletal System, Muscular System, Circulatory System,
Respiratory System.
Meaning of Health Education – Health Services and Supervision – Nutrition and Diet, Components of
Food. Infection immunity – Causes of Disease – Malaria, Small Pox, Dysentery, Mumps, Typhoid. Sports
injuries – Meaning – Importance – Treatment for Shock, Poisoning, Drowning, Bleeding, Fractures, Sprain,
Strain, Dislocation, Fainting, Abrasion, Dog bite, First Aid Box, Cuts – Kinds of Bandage, Sun stroke-
General rule for burns – Snake Bite. Physiotherapy – Definition – importance of Physiotherapy, Principles
of Physiotherapy – Electro therapy – Hydro therapy –Thermo therapy, Massage – Posture – Postural
Deformities.
Meaning of Sports Psychology and its importance. Motor Learning and motor performance. Basic
consideration in Motor fitness: Body build, Mental aspects, Sense Perception: Vision, Kinesthesis,
Tactile. Emotional effects: Tension, Anxiety, Stress. Theories of learning: Conditioned Response – Trial
and Error – insightful. Theories of Play. Physical fitness, Reaction time, Movement time, Types and
Components of Physical fitness.
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Unit VII: Yoga (20 Questions)
Meaning and Definition of Yoga. Eight limbs of yoga: Yama – Niyama – Asana – Pranayama- Pratyahara
– Dharana – Dhyana – Samadhi. International Yoga Day. Suryanamaskar. Breathing exercises and
Asanas towards Promotion of Physical, Mental and Emotional Health.
Meaning and importance of methods in Physical Education- factors influencing methods. Presentation
Techniques - Class Management - Teaching aids - various methods of Teaching - Types of Tournaments,
Preparation of Fixtures for Knock out, League and Combination Tournaments. Intramurals and
Extramural. Different levels of Organization schools, Colleges and Universities - Guiding principles of
organization - Records and Registers - Construction and maintenance of Swimming pool and Gymnasium.
Ground marking maintenance, Equipments, Duties of Officials and Rule of sports and games: Basketball,
Ball Badminton, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Tennis, Table
Tennis, Volleyball.
Layout of standard track (400 meters), Method of calculating Staggers and Arch start. Relay zone
marking for 4*100 and 4*400. Layout of Circle/Runway and sector for : Javelin, Shot-put, Discus,
Hammer throw , Long Jump, Triple Jump and High Jump. Measurements of Standard Athletic Equipments.
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13. Trade - Architectural Draughtsman
(ITI Standard)
Code: 531
Unit I: Familiarization with engineering drawing (15 Questions)
Familiarization with engineering drawing, tools and equipment, Architectural signs and symbols and their
uses in the drawings, Sketching techniques-Elements of drafting, Read, Ability, clarity, accuracy and
neatness, Pencil grades, Method of pencil uses, Uses of different brush, Strokes Various types of lines
used for sketching, Solids – Definition of solids, Types of projections - Types of projections Projection
planes First angle projection, Third angle projection, Isometric view-Isometric view of geometrical solids.
Unit II: Construction (25 Questions)
Brick masonry-Technical terms, Principle of brick masonry, Different types of bonds and their uses in
construction, Types of Bricks, Stone masonry - Technical terms, Principles of stone masonry, types of
Stone masonry, Composite masonry, Foundation-Purpose, Causes of failure of Foundation, Types,
Carpentry Joints - Technical terms, Classification of Carpentry Joints, Uses Doors - Standard Sizes of
doors, Types of doors, special doors. Windows - Standard Sizes of windows, Types of window, special
windows, Lintels - Purpose of lintel ,Types and uses of lintels, Chajjas, Arches - Technical terms, Materials
used for construction of arches, Types, Stairs - Technical terms, Requirements of good stairs, Types of
Stairs & Material used for Stairs, Floors and flooring – Components of floor , floor covering, construction
of ground floor, Floor coverings, Ground and basement floor,– Definition, Sources of dampness,
Prevention methods of dampness , Materials used in DPC, DPC Treatment in Building, Anti-termite
treatment -Types of Anti termite treatment, Roof Covering Damp proof Course (DPC) – Technical terms
Classification of Roofs, Roof Covering Materials, Expansion joints in construction, materials used for
expansion joint.
Unit III: Auto CAD & Model Space view Port in Auto CAD (20 Questions)
Definition, Auto CAD, CAD Hardware, Software, Key Board function, Graphical User Interface, Method of
Installation, Basic Commands-I, & II, Other CAD commands, Basics CAD, Shortcut Keys.
Model space view Port-Benefits and types of Auto CAD view Ports, Create Model space view port in Auto
CAD, Create Layout view Port in Auto CAD, Rotate view port in Auto CAD, Lock the layout view port in
Auto CAD.
Unit IV: History of Architecture (15 Questions)
Indian architecture - Stupas and Typical Buddhist column, Northern Indian style elements and
characteristic features, Egyptian architecture -Characteristic features of Egyptian architecture Tombs
mastaba pyramid – the great pyramid at cheops at giza, the great sphinx of chephren. Greek architecture-
Greek columns like doric order, ionic order, corianthan order Characteristic features of the temple of
Parthenon at Athens, Olympia stadium at athens. Roman architecture - Characteristic features of the
temples of Saturn at rome, the pantheon at Athens, basilica of Trajanat rome.
Unit V: Reading and Interpretation of Structural Drawing & Sketchup Software (20 Questions)
Reading and Interpretation of structural drawing, One way slab, two way slab. Single reinforced beam,
Double reinforced beam, Column foundation, Staircase Waist slab.
Sketchup software - Benefits of 3D modelling Architecture include, 3D modelling in Sketchup, Sketchup
Hardware and Software, Installation instruction for window, Getting started, Navigation 3D, Tool box
description, creating basic shapes, Creating and placing basic text, Grouping and components, 3D
Modelling in Auto CAD, Solid Modelling, Surface Modelling, Mesh Modelling.
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Unit VI: Working Drawing (10 Questions)
Definition, Working Drawing, Types of working drawing, Components of working drawing, Importance and
benefits of Working Drawing in construction, Working Drawing standard and conventions, Architectural
Drawing, Structural Drawing, Electrical Drawing, Plumbing Drawing, Landscape Drawing.
Unit VII: Case study, Anthropometry & Ergonomics (15 Questions)
Case Study - Style of Architecture, Construction Technologies and Materials.
Anthropometry & Ergonomics - Principles and practice of Anthropometrics, Anthropometrics and
Ergonomics in building design, Measurements of human abilities and limitations.
Unit VIII: Climate Responsive Deigns (15 Questions)
Study of climates in India, Sun path diagram and orientation of building with respect to the climate,
Positioning of windows and open spaces as per climatic need, Fundamental of climate responsive planning
Passive solar design.
Unit IX: Revit Software (25 Questions)
Revit Architecture - Key features of Revit software, Work flow in Revit, Building information modelling
(BIM), Some key terms in BIM, Bidirectional Associatively, System requirements for Revit 2023, To Launch
Revit Architecture and select template, User interface, Building elements, Build - Build, Project Unit,
Length format dialog box, Assign different parameters to the Basic walls, Assign material to an elements,
Graphics, Surface Pattern, Assign Background, Surface pattern, Set appearance of material, Draw Tool
bar create walls, Make changes in temporary dimension, Doors and Windows - Apply doors in a wall,
Parameters, Modify - Modify models by using modify tools, Roof by footprint, Create floor components
column in plan, Room & Area - Compute area & volume of rooms and other parts of building, Apply tags
by tag room, Compute, Gross building Area and Rentable area, Assign colour scheme to the different parts
of building, Create stairs by run, Stair by sketch ramp, Railing, Dimension to the model, Edit Dimension,
Write text, Apply tags and symbols in a floor plan, Apply different style of hatch pattern to the selected
design, Site planning and Tops Surface, Develop Site in Revit Architecture, Elevation, Section & 3 D
section create elevations and section view in revit.
Unit X: Green Architecture (40 Questions)
Green Building - Definition, Green building and its importance, Benefits concept, Fundamental principles,
Material used in construction and Resources, Sustainable Architecture, Passive Solar home plan,
Ecological Resources, Study of IGBC rated building in India, Concept and spatial design, Case study,
Concept, materials and Resources, Building Automation, Innovation, Green building rating system, Energy
conservation in Green Architecture, Sustainable site selection for green building, Process of green
building, Rating system, Eco-house at Findhorn, Eco village with Turf roof, Rating process, GRIHA
evaluation process, LEED - Strategies and certifications of LEED types, LEED score system, Sustainable
sites, Development density, Glossary water sense labled products, Equipment and System, Construction
IAQ management plan.
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Unit II: Apply Engineering drawing in Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Computer Aided Engineering
(CAE) Software (20 Questions)
CAE –Design Steps in CAE - Testing and Analysis in the CAE – Selection of Materials for the Designed
Product – Engineering Drawing to Learn Point, Line, Plane, Projection, 2D and 3D Drawing using CAE –
CATIA and General Operations in it (Point, Line, Arc, Ellipse, Trim, Offset, Fillet, Chamfer, etc.,) – Move,
Copy, Array Command – 3D Concept Modelling Tools – Importing CAD Model – Computer Aided Three
Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) V5 (2022) Software.
Unit III: Sheet Metal Design and Essential Assembly Components (10 Questions)
Design of Sheet Metal Parts in CATIA – Geometric parameterization – Sheet Metal Design – Assembly
Importing – 2D Drawings – (Bill of Material) BOM – Exploded views in CATIA.
Unit IV: Finite Element Method (FEM), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Software (Ansys 2022)
(15 Questions)
Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and Finite Element Method (FEM) Capabilities of Computer Aided
Engineering (CAE) Software – Familiarization of Graphical User Interface (GUI) of Computer Aided
Engineering (CAE) Software – Familiarization with Geometry – Finite elements Modules – Various Type
of Materials, Properties and Elements – Discretization.
Unit V: Finite Element Method (FEM) Models Components, Meshing, 1D, 2D, 3D Elements, Element
Quality (Ansys 2022) (20 Questions)
Concept of Meshing – Types of Mesh – Material Selection – Geometry Quality Parameter – Checking the
Integrity – Creating the Mesh Using 1D, 2D, 3D Elements – Introduction to Various Types of Available 3D
Elements.
Unit VI: Simple Analysis by Applying Appropriate Loads and Boundary Conditions (Linear Static
Analysis) (Ansys 2022) (25 Questions)
Apply the Appropriate Loads and Boundary Conditions – Preparation of the Finite Element Model (FEM)
for Analysis- Submit the Finite Element Model (FEM) to Solve – Checking the Correctness of the Analysis
– Post Processing of result – Interpretation of the Analysis.
Unit VII: Analyze by Inertial Relief Method, Non-linear Analysis, Modal Analysis, and it’s
Components (Ansys 2022) (25 Questions)
Linear Static Analysis – Inertial Relief Method – Analyzing the Components – Non-linearity – Need for
Modal Analysis – Concept and Equation of Natural Frequency- Concept of Mass, Stiffness, Resonance,
Rigid Body Modes – Difference between rigid body Modes and Local Modes.
Unit VIII: Basic Thermal Analysis (25 Questions)
Heat Transfer Analysis and it’s Requirements – Symbols and Mathematical Expression for Conduction,
Convection and Radiation – Basic Requirements of Heat Transfer Analysis – Material Data and Physical
data Collection to check the Condition of Heat Transfer – Study the Output of Analysis in Ansys.
Unit IX: Frequency response Analysis of Beam and any Suspension Components (25 Questions)
Advanced Analysis – Introduction to Dynamic Loading – Dynamic Stiffness – Frequency Response
Analysis – Sinusoidal Frequencies – Introduction of Time Dependent loading – Sinusoidal load – Impulse
Load in Ansys.
Unit X: Thermo Mechanical Analysis of Engine Components, Welded Joints (25 Questions)
Thermo Mechanical Analysis – Any Loading type is Converted applied on the Component as a Mechanical
load along with Thermal loads and Analysis in Ansys.
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15. Trade - Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance
(ITI Standard)
Code: 533
Unit I: Safety and Electronic Components and Switch Mode Power Supply (15 Questions)
First Aid, Electrical Safety:
Electronics Basics:
Semiconductor Devices - DIAC, Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR), TRIAC – Differential Amplifiers,
Operational Amplifiers (OP - Amp) working principle, specifications, applications - characteristics,
advantages. Integrated Circuit- oscillators - Integrated Circuit 555-linear Integrated Circuit - Voltage
regulator - Zener diode, principles application, limitations. Shunt and series regulators, applications,
limitation - Integrated Circuit voltage regulators - Fixed/variable, specifications - Comparison of linear and
Switch mode power supplies - Working of Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS), Types, specifications
and its applications. Tracing of Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) circuits - Trouble shooting of SMPS
with emphasis on the knowledge of power supplies in Personal Computer (PCs) and its Input / Output
devices. Use of SMPS and its advantages and Disadvantages.
Unit II: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Parts (25 Questions)
Computer Generations-Classifications - (Like Analog and Digital)
Computer components like Cabinet and internal Parts (in connection to Desk top computers)-Hand tools
needed to dismantle the computers for repairing. Cards inside the computers like mother board and
daughter boards and auxiliary boards – Cables used inside the computer (Desk top and laptop) to
interconnect the other devices.
Personal Computer Hardware: Peripheral Devices and its specifications - Make etc. Ports of Computers
and its uses-Merits of various new Port like USB, USB3.0 etc. Post Error Debug Card.
Processors: Leading Processor Manufactures, Specifications of processors (Intel Celeron, P4family, Xeon
dual core, quad core, core2 duo, i3, i5, i7 and AMD) – 4 bit, 8 bit, 16 bits, 32 bit architectures.
Memory: Bit, Nibble, Bytes, kB, MB, GB values: Internal and External, Semiconductor Memories devices,
Semiconductor memories RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, Static and dynamic Memories. Hard
Disk Drives (HDD) - Concepts of Sector, Track, Cylinder. Floppy Disk Drives (FDD) - Size, storage capacity
- Write protect - Read/Write Head, Spindles. HDD and FDD sizes, New Generation HDDs. HDD interface
like IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) cable.
Unit III: Computer Hardware Preventive Maintenance (20 Questions)
RTC, POST, BIOS, CMOS, UEFI - BIOS and UEFI Security - Watt and Voltage - Power Fluctuation Types.
Power Protection Devices - CPU Architecture - Enhance CPU Operations - Multicore Processors - CPU
Cooling Mechanism - Concept of RAID - RAID Levels - Legacy Ports - Video and Graphics Ports - USB
Cables and Connectors. SATA – e SATA Cables and Connectors - Twisted Pair Cables and Connectors
- Coax Cables and Connectors - SCSI and IDE - Monitor Characteristics - Monitor Terms and Display
standards - Using Multiple Monitor - Thick and Thin clients – NAS (Net Work Attached Storage) - Safe
Disposal.
Maintenance of the internal components and necessary hand tools used for the same.
Unit IV: Operating System Installation and Features System Utilities (35 Questions)
Hard Disks Operations - Hard drive Motherboard - Desktop Hard Drive Buyer's Guide - Multiple Hard
Drives for Performance and Reliability - Partitioning a hard disk (primary and extended - partitions) - Bad
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Sectors in Hard disk - Master Boot Record, in - place installation, Registry fixing, performance level check,
Shortcut fixing, Fixing Start - up process, log, difference between MBR and GPT - Types of software.
System software - OS, Compiler. Installation of Application software-like MS office. High - level, low - level
language.
Properties of connected devices. Applications under windows accessories - Finding files, folders,
computers. Control panel. Installed devices and properties Updating of OS, Different configurations of
Computer system and its peripherals, Compatible with different hardware/software. Pre - installation
Prerequisites, Install procedure, Rollback or Un-install procedure, Tests of various device driver software.
Version of a software, Service pack, Software Installation – Post - installation – Backup procedure and
specifications, Restore procedure, Periodical - Reliable sources of downloading software, antivirus - Basic
Linux commands - Linux file system, The Shell, Users and fill permissions, vi -editor, X window system,
Filter Commands, Processes - Shell Scripting - Concept of UNIX.
Functions of an operating system - Disk operating system (DOS) - Concept of GUI (Graphical User
Interface), Modes of starting on different occasions - Desktop, Icon, selecting, choosing, drag and drop -
My computer network places - Recycle bin, task bar, start menu, tool bar, and menus - Window Explorer
- Properties of files and folders.
Users and user account - Types of user accounts, user access levels - Privileges, types of privileges,
various scope, permissions, permission parameters, user and group permission, time - based permission,
expiration of permission.
Junk files, deleted files, un deleting files, configuration of internet browser - Maintenance of Temp folder
internet history, cookies, bookmark, Concepts of Storage Area Network (SAN), NAS and cloud storage.
Add and use contacts, Calendar basics, Recall and replace sent messages, Send automatic replies - The
ins and outs of BCC, Use Instant Search to find Calendar items, Add holidays to your calendar, Create or
delete a search folder, Import and export v Cards to Outlook contacts, Outlook, Reach out with contact
groups, Send or delete an email stuck in your outbox, Take calendars to the next level, Track email with
read receipts, Password protect your mailbox.
Unit V: Laptop and its Internal Hardware Components (10 Questions)
Introduction of laptop - Comparison of various Laptops - Block diagram of laptop and description of all its
sections - Study of parts of a laptop - Input system: Touchpad, Track ball, Track point, docking station,
Upgrade memory, hard disk, replacing battery - Configuring wireless internet in a laptop - Latest Tools and
Gadgets for Desktop/Laptop Repairs.
Unit VI: MS-Office Package Installation & Printer, Scanner Drivers Installation (25 Questions)
Word Processing (using MS - Word): Feature like Creating and saving document files - Formatting text
and editing - Setting page and margins - Tabs and indents. Creating multicolumn documents. Inserting
pictures in documents.
Ms – Excel - Spreadsheet Software: Creating Worksheets using Spreadsheet Software - Formatting cells.
Using formula in cells. Graphs and tables. Advanced features.
Ms - Power Point Presentation: Creating Slide Shows - Fine tuning the presentation
Printers: Dot Matrix, Laser, Inkjet, Line Printer Working – Front panel controls - Advantages of them over
each other - Printer Drivers and its necessity - Plotters and its usages and operation.
Scanners and Printers: Scanner, Barcode Scanner, Network Scanner - Multifunction Printer, Passbook
printer, High Speed Printer, Line Printer, Network Printer concepts and operations.
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Unit VII: Network Components and Internet (20 Questions)
Networks Advantage, Peer – to - Peer and Client/Server Network - Network Topologies – Star, Ring, Bus,
Tree, Mesh, Hybrid - Type of Networks – Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN),
Personal Area Network (PAN), Controller Area Network (CAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN). Internet,
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile Networking, Wire and wireless Networking. Difference between Intranet
and Internet - Extranet, 3G, 4G, 5G.
Analog and Digital Signals: Simplex, Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex transmission mode - The functions of
different layers in Open System Interconnection Model (OSI) – Protocols - Transmission Control Protocol
/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Telnet and Subnet Mask - Wireless
networking.
Network Components - Modems, Firewall, Hubs, Bridges, Routers, Gateways, Repeaters, Transceivers,
Switches, Access point, Types, functions, advantages and applications - Layer 2 and 3 manage switch
configuration - VLAN (Virtual LAN) Basic and configurations.
Network simulation software and use - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) - Hyper Text Transfer
Protocol (HTTP) – Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) - DAP (Lightweight Directory Access
Protocol) – Network Security - Dynamic Host Control Protocol - Architecture of Internet. DNS Server.
Internet Access – Internet Service Provider (ISPs) and examples (Broadband, Dialup, Wi-fi) - Virus and its
Protection using Anti Virus, UTM (Unified Threat Management) and Firewall – Service Set Identifier (SSID)
– wireless controllers – Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) – Proxy Server - Features of
Proxy Server.
Unit VIII: Network Security Protection, Device Control (20 Questions)
Collaborating using wired and wireless networks, Protecting a Network - Remote desktop software like
NetMeeting, Remote management of devices - Audit process of a switch/router/APs etc. - Surveillance
using network devices – Network, LAN, Wi-fi Security – Aadhar based authentication.
Unit IX: Window, Linux Server (15 Questions)
Server concepts, installation step, configuration of server - Active Directory and Domain Name System
(DNS) – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing and remote access – Editing /etc/hosts
file - DHCP, DNS, WEB SERVER (Apache), SAMBA - virtual server and containers, cloud computing.
Unit X: Internet Web Browser Cloud Computing (15 Questions)
World Wide Web (WWW), website Web Browsing - Search Engines, Popular Search engines - Favourites
Folder - Electronic Mail – e Mail Addressing, Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) and Carbon Copy (CC), Inbox,
Outbox, Address book, SPAM - Cyber Security – Cyber Laws and IT Act - Cloud Computing and
Virtualization - Server Virtualization, Client-Side Virtualization, Advantages of Server Virtualization –
Hypervisors.
Type 1, 2 - Virtual Machine - Cloud Computing Characteristics.
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Used engine oil, Electrical safety tips, Safe handling of Fuel Spillage, Safe disposal of toxic dust - Safe
handling and Periodic testing of lifting equipment - Hand Tools - Marking Materials - Chalk, Prussian blue
- Cleaning Tools – Scraper, wire brush, Emery paper – Marking Tools - Surface plates – Measuring Tools
- Steel rule, measuring tape, try square, Callipers-inside and outside, Dividers, surface gauges, Scriber
Punches, Types of Punches - prick punch, centre punch, pin punch, hollow punch, number and letter
punch – Chisel - flat, cross-cut – Hammer - ballpein, lump, Mallet, Types of Screwdrivers, Allen & key
bench vice & C-clamps, Spanners, Types of spanners, Universal adjustable spanner, open end spanner,
Sockets & accessories, Types of Pliers, Air impact wrench, air ratchet, wrenches-Torque wrenches, pipe
wrenches, Pipe flaring & cutting tool, Pullers-Gear and bearing - Description, Least Count calculation, care
& use of micrometer, Outside and depth micrometer, Inside Micrometer, Vernier calliper and its
adjustments, Telescope gauges, Dial bore gauges, Dial indicators - Straight edge, feeler gauge - Thread
pitch gauge - Vacuum gauge and tyre pressure gauge.
Unit II: Fastening & Fitting, Hydraulics & Pneumatics (15 Questions)
Different types of metal joints - Permanent, Temporary - Methods of Soldering – Screws - Different types
of Screws - Nuts, studs & bolts – Locking device - Locknuts, cotter, split pins, keys, circlips - Lock rings -
Lock washers – Gaskets, Gasket material - Type of Gaskets - Paper, multi-layered metallic, liquid rubber,
copper and printed – Thread Sealants – Various type, locking, sealing, temperature resistance, anti-
locking, lubricating – Cutting tools, Different type of cutting tools, Hacksaw – File - Parts of file,
specification, Grade, Shape - Grinding Machine – Drilling Machine, types of drilling machine, Bench,
Portable, electrical - Drill holding devices, work holding devices, drill bits – Taps and Dies, Hand taps and
wrenches, calculation of tap drill sizes for metric and inch-taps, different type of die and die stock, Screw
extractors –Hand Reamers, Different type of hand reamers - Lapping, lapping abrasives, type of laps –
Hydraulics and pneumatics – Description, symbols and application in automobile of Gear pump, Internal
& External, single acting, double acting & double ended cylinder - Directional control, Pressure relief valve,
Non return valve, Flow control valve used in automobile.
Unit III: Basic Electrical & Electronics (15 Questions)
Basic electricity - Electricity principles - Ground connections - Ohm’s law - Voltage, current, resistances,
Power, Energy - voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, multi meter - Conductors & insulators – Wires – Shielding
- Length vs resistance - Resistor ratings – Fuses & circuit breakers - Ballast resistor - Stripping wire
insulation - Cable colour codes and sizes - Resistors in series circuits, Parallel circuits and series parallel
circuits – Battery - types of battery, Lead acid batteries & Stay Maintenance Free (SMF) batteries –
Chemical effect, Magnetic effects, Heating effects - Thermo-electric energy - Thermistors, Thermo-couples
– Electrochemical energy - Photo-voltaic energy - Piezo-electric energy - Electromagnetic induction –
Relays, solenoids, Primary & Secondary windings – Transformers - Stator and rotor coils.
Unit IV: Vehicle Specification, Service Station Equipments, Engine Classification Dash Board
Gauges (20 Questions)
Classification of vehicles on the basis of load as per central motor vehicle rule, wheels, final drive and fuel
used, axles, position of engine and steering - Transmission, body and load, Brief description – Uses of
vehicle hoists, Two post and four post hoist, Engine hoists, Jacks, Stands – Introduction to Engine – Define
of internal & external combustion engines, Classification of IC engines, Principle & Working of 2 & 4-stroke
diesel engine Compression ignition Engine (C.I) – Principle of spark ignition Engine (SI), differentiate
between 2-stroke and 4-stroke, C.I engine and S.I engine – Main parts of IC Engine – Direct injection and
indirect injection, Technical terms used in engine, Engine specification – Study of various gauges /
instrument on a dash board of a vehicle – Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer and Fuel gauge and
indicators - Gearshift position, Seat belt warning light, Parking-brake-engagement warning light and an
engine -Malfunction light.
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Unit V: Engine Constructional details (30 Questions)
Description and Constructional feature of Cylinder head, Importance of Cylinder head design - Type of
Diesel combustion chambers - Effect on size of Intake & exhaust passages, Head gaskets Importance of
Turbulence Valves & Valve Actuating Mechanism - Description and Function of Engine Valves, different
types, materials, - Type of valve operating mechanism, Importance of Valve seats, Valve seats, inserts in
cylinder heads - Importance of Valve rotation, Valve stem oil seals, size of Intake valves, Valve trains,
Valve - Timing diagram - Concept of Variable valve timing - Description of Camshafts & drives Description
of Overhead camshaft (SOHC and DOHC) - Importance of Cam lobes, Timing belts & chains, Timing belts
& tensioners Description & functions of different types of pistons, piston rings and piston pins and materials
- Used recommended clearances for the rings and its necessity precautions while fitting rings, common
troubles and remedy - Compression ratio - Description & function of connecting rod - Importance of big -
End split obliquely - Materials used for connecting rods big end & main bearings. Shells piston pins and
locking methods of piston pins - Description and function of Crank shaft, camshaft - Engine bearings-
classification and location – materials used & composition of bearing materials- Shell bearing and their
advantages - Special bearings material for diesel engine application - Bearing failure & its causes-care &
maintenance - Crank-shaft balancing - Firing order of the engine - Description and function of the fly wheel
and vibration damper - Crank case & oil pump - Gears timing mark - Chain sprockets, chain tensioner -
Function of clutch & coupling units attached to flywheel - Description of Cylinder block - Cylinder block
construction - Different type of Cylinder sleeves (liner).
Unit VI: Cooling & Lubrication System (25 Questions)
Heat transfer method - Boiling point & pressure - Centrifugal force - Vehicle coolant properties and
recommended change of interval - Different type of cooling systems, Basic cooling system components -
Radiator, Coolant hoses - Water pump - Cooling system thermostat - Cooling fans - Temperature indicators
- Radiator pressure cap - Recovery system - Thermo- switch Need for lubrication system - Functions of
oil, Viscosity and its grade as per SAE - Oil additives, Synthetic oils, The lubrication system, Splash system
- Pressure system - Corrosion/noise reduction in the lubrication system - Lubrication system components
- Description and function of Sump, Oil collection pan, Oil tank, Pickup tube, different type of Oil pump &
Oil filters Oil pressure relief valve, Spurt holes & galleries, Oil indicators, Oil cooler.
Unit VII: Intake & Exhaust System (20 Questions)
Intake & exhaust systems– Description of Diesel induction & Exhaust systems Description & function of
air compressor, exhauster - Super charger – Intercoolers - Turbo charger - Variable turbo charger
mechanism - Intake system components - Description and function of Air cleaners, Different type air
cleaner, Description of Intake manifolds and material - Exhaust system components - Description and
function of Exhaust manifold, Exhaust pipe, Extractors, Mufflers - Reactive, absorptive, Combination of
Catalytic converters - Flexible connections, Ceramic coatings, Back- pressure - Electronic mufflers
Unit VIII: Diesel Engine Fuel System (20 Questions)
Fuel Feed System in IC Engine (Petrol & Diesel) - Gravity feed system, Forced feed system, main parts,
Fuel Pumps - Mechanical & Electrical - Feed Pumps - Knowledge about function, working & types of
Carburettor Diesel Fuel Systems - Description and function of Diesel fuel injection, fuel characteristics -
Concept of Quiet diesel technology & Clean diesel technology Diesel fuel system components - Description
and function of Diesel tanks & lines - Diesel fuel filters - water separator - Lift pump - Plunger pump,
Priming pump - Inline injection pump, Distributor-type injection pump, Diesel injectors, Glow plugs,
Cummins & Detroit Diesel injection - Electronic Diesel control - Electronic Diesel control systems, Common
Rail Diesel Injection (CRDI) system, hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit injector (HEUI)
diesel injection system. Sensors, actuators and ECU (Electronic Control Unit) used in Diesel Engines.
Unit IX: Charging, Starting System and Emission Control (20 Questions)
AC & DC Generators - Constructional details of Alternator and starter Motors - Charging Circuit, Operation
of Alternator and starter motor – Regulator unit - Ignition Warning Lamp, Solenoid switches –
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Environmental & Eco-system, Vehicle Emission, Standard – Euro & Bharat Standards - Euro and Bharat
II, III, IV, VI Sources of emission, Combustion, Combustion chamber design, Types of Emission,
Characteristics & Effect of hydrocarbons in exhaust gases, Evaporation Emission Control, Carbon
Monoxide & Carbon dioxide, crankcase emission control, Exhaust Gas recirculation valve - Controlling air
fuel ratio, Charcoal storage device, Diesel Particulate filter (DPF), Selective catalytic Reduction (SCR) -
EGR VS SCR.
Unit X: Trouble Shooting (15 Questions)
Causes and remedy - Engine Not starting, Mechanical & Electrical causes - High fuel consumption, Engine
overheating - Low power Generation - Excessive oil consumption – Low / high Engine oil Pressure, Engine
Noise - Troubles and remedy in charging and starting system.
Classification of roads:
Describe the different classification of roads
Linear Measurement – Base unit of linear measurement, System of units of measurement, Multiples of a
Metre and their values. Steel Rule - Purpose of steel rule, Types, precautions to be followed while using
steel rule.
Marking Instruments – Feature, uses and type of Scriber, Caliper, Punches, Hammer, “V” Block, Try
Square - Bevel Gauge, Bevel Protractor, Combination Set, Surface Gauge, Surface Plate, Angle Plate.
Cutting Tools – Hack Saw Frames, Hacksaw Blades, Files and Special files types and specification, Cold
chisel and types, Power Saws, Drilling Machines, Drilling Operations, Drills, Taps, Dies, Tap drill size and
Blank Size calculation.
Grinding – Grinding Machines, Grinding Wheel Specification, Loading, Glazzing, Dressing and Truing.
Work holding Devices – Bench Vice, Machine Vice, Clamps and Strap.
Tool Holding Devices – Drill Chuck & Key, Tapper Sleeve & Sockets, Tap Wrench, Die Stock.
Precision Measuring Instruments – construction, Least Count, Graduation and types of Vernier Caliper,
Micro Metre, Vernier Micrometer, Screw thread Micrometer, Vernier Bevel Protractor, Dial Caliper, Dial
test indicator and camparator.
Unit III: Sheet Metal Work (20 Questions)
Safety in sheet metal work shop - Metal sheets and their uses – Hand lever shear – Sheet metal Tools,
Different shear operation - Rivet & Riveting - Solder & Soldering.
Unit IV: Welding (20 Questions)
Safety in welding shop - Welding Hand Tools – Gas Welding Equipments and Process – Setting of
Parameter for Arc welding Machines – Oxy – Acetylene cutting Equipments – Arc welding defects and
Testing – Types of Joints – Selection and Storage of Electrodes.
Unit V: Limit, Fit, Tolerance and Interchangeabilty (10 Questions)
Necessity of Interchangeability – Standard System of Limit and Fits Terminology – Fits and Classification
as per Indian Standard – BIS system of Limits and Fits reading the standard chart – Hole and Shaft basis
system of Limit and Fit.
Unit VI: Turning (20 Questions)
Safety while working on Lathes – Lathe Main Parts – Feed & Thread cutting Mechanism – Methods of
Holding Jobs – Different Lathe Operations – Lathe Tool and its Nomenclature – Tool Selection – Lathe
cutting speed and Feed – Use of Cutting fluid (Coolant) and Properties.
Unit VII: Basic Maintenance, Erection and Testing of Machineries (20 Questions)
Total Productive Maintenance – Routine Maintenance – Break down Maintenance & Preventive
Maintenance - Installation of Machinery – Foundation bolts and types – Sling Load for Shifting – Erection
Tools and Techniques – Fork Lift and Pallet Truck - Lubricant and its Properties – Types of Lubrication -
Different Methods of Lubrication.
Repair Technique – Power Transmission Elements and its types, application and Uses (Gear, Belt and
Pulley, Coupling, Chain and Sproket, Clutches, Bearing and bearing metals – Velocity Ratio calculation in
Gear and Belt and chain drive.
Unit VIII: Metals: Metal & Non Metal (20 Questions)
Ferrous Metal Manufacturing process and properties (Pig Iron , Cast Iron , Wrought Iron and Steel) – Non
- Ferrous Metal properties and uses (Aluminium , Lead , Tin Copper , Zinc and their Alloys) – Heat
Unit VI: C.I and S.I Engines & Its Trouble Shooting (15 Questions)
Pump Industry in India – Leading manufacturers, development in pump industry, trends, new product – Different
type of stationary engine and their applications – Diesel tolls and equipment required for maintenance, engine
parts and their handling technique - Principle of Compression-ignition engine, differentiate between 4 stroke
and 2 strokes - differentiate between C.I engine and S.I Engine. Different type of starting and stopping method
of Diesel Engine - Technical terms used in engine, Engine specification – To clean fuel tank & check leak in the
fuel line – Lubrication system – Types, description and advantages of each over others – Filters and oil coolers
– Their description functions and method to overhaul for efficient functioning – Cutting, flaring of tubes to make
T & Elbow fitting using unions - Filters, fuel tank and oil coolers – their description functions and method to
overhaul for efficient functioning
Trouble Shooting:
Causes and remedy - Engine Not starting, Mechanical & Electrical causes - High fuel consumption, Engine
overheating - Low power Generation - Excessive oil consumption – Low / high Engine oil Pressure, Engine
Noise - Troubles and remedy in charging and starting system.
Unit IX: Identify and Check Functionality of Major Components and Assemblies of A.C. Motors
(10 Questions)
AC Motors: related terminology. Purpose, type, construction, operation, testing for correct functioning,
maintenance and industrial applications – Trouble shooting and protection of induction motor.
Unit X: Lifting Equipment, Key, Rope and Knots (20 Questions)
Key: Types of key and keyways, their uses and applications. Preparation of keys, allowable tolerance,
clearances – Key fitting procedure-methods. Procedure for removing keys – Types and uses of key pullers –
Making out key as per shaft, hub, keyways, preparing keys to fit into keyways
Rope and knots: Description, Classification, and application – Specification and use of different types of ropes
such as hemp, manila, nylon, wire etc. Practicing different types of knots and its applications – Method of joining
two ropes together for extension – Specification and correct use of slings – Safety to be observed in use of
ropes and slings.
Lifting Equipment: Different types of lifting tackles for components of pump set –Screw jacks, chain pulley
block, crabs and winches, rollers and bars, levers, lashing and packing - use of inclined plane, hydraulic trolleys
- Precaution to be observed while using lifting tackles.
Pulleys: Description, Classification, and application – making different types of keys for fitting pulleys –
assembling and dismantling of bushes, bearing and couplings – Types of pulleys solid, split, “V” groove, step,
cone, taper, guided and jockey or rider pulleys, their functions and uses – procedure to assemble and dismantle
pulleys and impellers from shafts following safety precautions.
1. Written Examination
1.1.1. To facilitate verification of the identity of the candidates and explanation of the procedures related
to the examination, the candidates shall present themselves at the examination venue one hour before the
time scheduled for the commencement of the examination.
1.1.2. All gates serving as entry into the examination venue shall be closed thirty minutes before the
commencement of the examination. After that, no candidate shall be permitted to enter the premises of
the examination venue.
1.1.3. In case of examinations to be held in both forenoon and afternoon sessions, the reporting time for
the afternoon session shall also be thirty minutes before the commencement of the examination and no
one shall be allowed into the venue thereafter.
1.2.1. Candidates shall present themselves at the examination venue with the memorandum of admission
(hall ticket) downloaded from the Commission‘s website, failing which, they shall not be allowed to write
the examination. Candidates shall also bring with them, a photocopy of their Aadhaar card / Passport /
Driving Licence / Permanent Account Number (PAN) card / Voter ID card as identity proof.
1.2.2. Candidates must appear for the examination at the venue they have been allotted, as mentioned in
the memorandum of admission (hall ticket). Change of venue will not be permitted. No candidate, without
prior approval, shall be allowed to appear for the examination at a venue other than the one originally
allotted.
1.2.3. Candidates may be subjected to frisking at the examination venue, if required, with the assistance
of male/female police personnel or any authorized persons, as the case may be.
1.2.4. Parents and others who accompany the candidates will not be permitted inside the examination
venue.
1.3.1. If the photograph of the candidate in the memorandum of admission is not printed or not clear or
does not match with candidate‘s appearance, he/she should furnish a separate photograph affixed on a
plain paper, along with his name, address, register number and signature along with a copy of the
memorandum of admission (hall ticket) and a copy of Aadhaar card / Passport / Driving Licence /
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card / Voter ID card, to the Chief Invigilator, who shall
countersign it. The identity proof in original, should also be shown to the room invigilator for verification.
The room invigilator upon verification of the identity of the candidate, shall obtain an undertaking as to the
genuineness of the candidate and to the effect that he / she is aware that he / she is liable to any criminal
/ penal action initiated by the Commission, if the information furnished is found to be incorrect at a later
date. The undertaking shall then be handed over to the Chief Invigilator.
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1.3.2. Candidates must show the memorandum of admission to the Invigilator / Chief Invigilator / inspection
authorities / any authorized persons of the examination hall, on demand for verification.
1.3.3. The memorandum of admission should be preserved carefully and retained permanently. The
memorandum of admission should be produced if shortlisted for the next stage of selection / whenever
sought by the Commission. The memorandum of admission may also be photocopied, as a precaution,
after the examination is over. No duplicate memorandum of admission will be issued later.
1.4.1. The candidates shall compulsorily be seated in the examination room thirty minutes before the time
scheduled for the commencement of the examination.
1.4.2. Water, tea, coffee, snacks, soft drinks, etc., will not be allowed inside the examination room.
1.4.3. Candidates should maintain strict discipline not only in the examination room but also inside the
campus of the examination venue. Candidates found smoking / intoxicated or found to have entered into
a quarrel of any kind, or to have misbehaved with the Chief Invigilator or with the inspection authorities or
with the invigilator or with any other candidate either in the examination hall or inside the campus of the
examination venue, either before, during or after the examination, are liable to invalidation of answer sheet
and debarment for any period the Commission may deem fit, as well as appropriate criminal action.
1.4.4. Candidates suffering from serious health issues, may, with the consent of the Chief Invigilator,
deposit medication or other medical requirements on the room invigilator‘s table for use if needed.
1.4.5. In case of extraordinary circumstances, like pandemic conditions, etc., the procedures / precautions
prescribed (e.g., use of sanitizer and face mask, practicing social distancing) shall be adhered to.
An alarm bell shall be sounded in respect of each of the following activities to alert the candidates. The
room invigilators shall make appropriate announcements as and when required.
1.6.1. Candidates must carry only black ink ball point pen, a photocopy of any one proof of ID, as specified
and memorandum of admission (hall ticket) inside the examination room. Other materials are not allowed.
1.6.2.1. The pre-printed personalized OMR answer sheets containing photograph, name, register number,
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subject, examination centre and venue, date and session as mentioned in the memorandum of admission
(hall ticket) will be distributed thirty minutes before the time scheduled for the commencement of the
objective type examination.
1.6.2.2. Before using the OMR answer sheet, the photograph and the details printed on it shall be verified
by the candidates. It shall be ensured that the OMR answer sheet pertains to the candidate only. If any of
the details are found to be incorrect or defective in any way, it should be immediately reported to the room
invigilator for replacement. No OMR answer sheet will be replaced after use.
1.6.2.3. Candidates shall darken the question booklet number and answers in the OMR answer sheet, as
per the correct method specified below;
1.6.2.4. The candidate must write and darken the Question Booklet Number which is used by him / her
correctly in the bubbles provided in the OMR answer sheet. The question booklet number darkened by the
candidate is final. The OMR answer sheets will be evaluated based on the Question Booklet Number
darkened by the candidates in the bubbles. The correct method of darkening Question Booklet Number
is illustrated below. For example, if the Question Booklet Number is 1234
1.6.2.5. Candidates must darken only one of the answer bubbles in the OMR answer sheet, for each
question. In case more than one bubble is darkened for a particular question, that answer shall not be
evaluated.
1.6.2.6. Candidates should darken in the respective answer bubble for all the 200 questions. Option [E]
should be darkened if the answer is not known to the candidate. If the candidates darkened the respective
answer bubble for all 200 questions, they should darken the circle “Yes”. If not darkened the respective
answer bubble for one or more questions i.e., left blank, they should darken the circle “No”. The candidates
should write the total number of questions not darkened in the specified box, as below;
1.6.2.8. Candidates shall affix his / her left hand thumb impression at the designated place in the OMR
answer sheet.
1.6.2.9. The room invigilator should darken the respective bubble in Column IA with black ink ball point
pen, for the following details;
1.6.3.1. The question booklet will be distributed fifteen minutes before the time scheduled for the
commencement of the examination.
1.6.3.2. Before writing and darkening the Question Booklet Number in the OMR answer sheet, the
candidate shall verify whether all the questions are printed without any omission. In case any defect is
found, it shall immediately be reported to the Room Invigilator and a replacement shall be obtained which
is complete in all aspects. If any defect is noticed in the question booklet after the commencement of the
examination, it will not be replaced.
1.6.3.3. Candidates must not tick mark / mark the answers in the question booklet. Failure to comply with
this instruction will result in rejection of candidature.
1.6.4. Attendance Sheet: After checking the OMR answer sheet and the question booklet for
discrepancies, candidates must sign in the attendance sheet, after verifying his / her name and register
number therein, duly mentioning the question booklet number.
1.7.1. The Registration for the examination shall start one hour before the time scheduled for the
commencement of the examination.
1.7.3. No computer knowledge is required to take up the Computer Based Test. Knowledge in Mouse
operation would suffice to take up the Computer Based Test.
1.7.4. Candidates will be provided with a user name and password to login the system.
1.7.5. Use the keyboard only to key–in the Register Number, User id (registration id) and password.
1.7.6. Necessary instructions will be displayed on the screen. Kindly read all the instructions carefully and
follow the instructions without fail.
1.7.7. Questions with five options each will be displayed in the computer screen.
1.7.9. The questions will appear on the screen in ascending order, which can be answered one by one.
1.7.10. Candidate can use only the mouse to select the correct answers and proceed with answering the
questions.
1.7.11. To select your answer of a question, click on the button of one of the options.
1.7.12. Click on Save and Next button after answering every question to save your answer. Otherwise
your answer will not be saved.
1.7.13. To deselect your chosen answer, click on the button of the chosen option again or click on the
Clear Response button.
1.7.14. Candidates can proceed to the next question by clicking next button or previous question by clicking
previous button.
1.7.15. Candidates can recheck his / her answers and if he / she feels to correct the answers, it can be
done at any time before the closure of examination. They can skip the questions also, if they desire so.
1.7.16. Candidate can submit their answers at any time during the examination.
1.7.17. Once the entire answers are submitted, the candidates have no option to proceed further.
1.7.18. If the candidates fail to submit their answers, the system will automatically submit the answers to
the server, at the closure of the examination.
1.7.20. Instruction for enlarging images, to view the image provided in the question in a bigger size, click
on the image and rotate the scrolling wheel on the mouse.
1.7.21. Question Number Box: Question Number Box displayed on the right side of the screen will show
the status of each question using one of the following symbols:
The ‘Marked for Review’ status for a question simply indicates that you would like to look at that question
again.
You can click on the ">" arrow which appears to the left of question number box to minimize the question
number box. This will enable you to view the question on a bigger area of the screen. To view the question
number box again, you can click on "<" arrow which appears on the right side of the screen.
You can click on to navigate to the bottom and to navigate to the top of the question area,
without scrolling. The summary of number of questions answered, not answered, not visited, marked for
review and answered and marked for review will be displayed above the question number box.
1.7.22. Time available for the candidate to complete the examination will be displayed through a
countdown timer in the top right-hand corner of the screen. It will display the remaining time as Time Left.
(For example: if duration of examination is 3 hours, at the beginning of exam, timer will show 180 minutes
and for Differently Abled candidates with scribe / without scribe 240 minutes, which will reduce gradually
with passage of time). When the timer reaches zero, the examination will end by itself and the examination
will be submitted by the system automatically.
1.7.23. Candidates will be provided with a paper for doing rough work. After closure of the examination,
rough sheet will be collected.
1.7.24. Candidates have to sign the attendance sheet and affix thumb impression for verification of his /
her identity.
1.7.26. Any attempt of malpractice found, will render you liable to such penal action as the Commission
may decide.
1.7.27. In case of doubt in the questions and answers, English version is the final.
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1.7.28. To acquaint with the operation of Mouse and the CBT, the candidates can take up the mock test
available in the Commission’s website (www.tnpsc.gov.in) and they can practice the usage of mouse in
the mock test. Mock test is similar to the CBT to be held on the day of examination. In the Mock test, all
the steps are given similar to the CBT. Candidates can practice the mock test as many times as he / she
likes.
1.8.1. No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall until the closure of the examination.
1.8.2. The candidates are instructed to cooperate with the videographer and display clear visuals of his/her
face and Register Number either on table or through Hall Ticket as and when the videographer comes to
the table for taking visuals.
1.8.3. Requests from candidates for furnishing of their marks or answer paper copy before the completion
of the entire selection process, will not be entertained by the Commission.
1.8.4. After conclusion of the entire selection process, copies of OMR answer sheet shall be made
available to the candidates on the Commission‘s website. On requisite payment, the candidates can
download the answer papers.
1.9.1.1. Candidates with disability, shall be permitted to utilize the services of a scribe upon making such
request in the online application subject to the following conditions. Request for scribe made after the
submission of application or on the date of examination will receive no attention.
1.9.1.2. For the candidate with disability as defined under section 2(s) of the Rights of Persons with
Disability Act, 2016, the facility of scribe and/or compensatory time shall be granted solely to those having
difficulty in writing subject to uploading of a certificate to the effect that person concerned has limitation to
write, including that of speed and that scribe is essential to write examination on his / her behalf from the
Medical Board as per the format available in Annexure II . Compensatory time of not less than 20 minutes
per hour of examination will be allowed to candidates with disability, who have physical limitation to write
including that of speed and who are utilizing the services of a scribe. The candidate with disability should
upload the Certificate of Disability in the format prescribed in Annexure II and the Certificate from the
Medical Board in the format available in Annexure VI at the time of submission of online application.
1.9.2.1. Candidates with benchmark disability, shall be permitted to utilize the services of a scribe /
compensatory time upon making such request in the online application subject to the following conditions.
Request for scribe / compensatory time made after the submission of application or on the date of
examination will receive no attention.
1.9.2.2. Candidate with benchmark disability as defined under section 2(r) of the Rights of Persons with
Disability Act, 2016, in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arm affected) and cerebral
palsy, the facility of scribe shall be given, if so desired by the candidate. Compensatory time of not less
than 20 minutes per hour of examination will be allowed to candidates with blindness, locomotor disability
(both arm affected) and cerebral palsy and who are utilizing the services of a scribe. The candidates with
benchmark disability in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arm affected) and cerebral
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palsy should upload the Certificate of Disability in the format prescribed in Annexure II, at the time of
submission of online application.
1.9.2.3. In case of other category of benchmark disability, the provision of scribe can be allowed on
uploading of a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent of a
Government Health care institution, to the effect that person concerned has limitation to write, including
that of speed and that scribe is essential to write examination on his/her behalf. Compensatory time of not
less than 20 minutes per hour of examination will be allowed to candidates with other category of
benchmark disability and who are utilizing the services of a scribe. The format of the certificate is available
in Annexure II. The candidates with other category of benchmark disability should upload the Certificate
of Disability in the format prescribed in Annexure II and the Certificate from the Chief Medical Officer / Civil
Surgeon / Medical Superintendent of a Government Health care institution in the format available in the
Annexure VI, at the time of submission of online application.
1.9.2.4. All candidates with benchmark disability who have physical limitation with regard to writing including
that of speed and not availing the services of a scribe will be allowed additional time of a minimum of one
hour for an examination of three hours duration, on production of a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer
/ Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent of a Government Health care institution, to the effect that person
concerned has limitation to write and compensatory time is recommended. Such candidates with
benchmark disability should upload the Certificate of Disability in the format prescribed in Annexure II and
the Certificate from the Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent of a Government
Health care institution in the format available in Annexure VI at the time of submission of online application.
1.9.3. The Commission will arrange for scribes and the fee amount to be paid to the scribes will be met by
the Commission. Candidates availing of the services of the scribes need not pay any fee to them.
1.9.4. All candidates with disability, availing of the services of the scribes while appearing for the written
examination will be seated in a separate room in the ground floor, in close vicinity to the Chief Invigilator‘s
control room and under the close supervision of the Chief Invigilator.
1.10.1. Candidates with benchmark disability must affix their signature and left hand thumb impression in
the space provided in the answer sheets, if possible. Candidates with locomotor disability and visual
impairment who have been permitted to use scribe facility, who are unable to affix their signature, may
affix their left hand thumb impression alone. Candidates who are unable to use their left hand, must affix
right hand thumb impression. Candidates who are unable to use both hands, and who have been permitted
to use scribe, may leave the signature and thumb impression columns blank.
1.10.2. All persons with benchmark disability, who are unable to climb the staircase, will be allowed to
write the examination in a room in the ground floor, in close vicinity to the Chief Invigilator’s control room.
The answer sheets of the candidate will be invalidated / marks deducted / criminal action initiated / and
debarment imposed for the following violations:
1.11.1.1. Usage of pen other than black ink ball point pen.
1.11.1.3. If the candidate has not signed in the space provided at page 1 of the OMR answer sheet.
1.11.1.4. If the Question Booklet Number printed in the Question Booklet supplied to the candidate is not
darkened correctly in the OMR answer sheet / or even if one or more bubble(s) of Question Booklet
Number is left blank (not darkened) in the OMR answer sheet.
1.11.2.1. If none of the respective answer bubble is darkened for any of the question, (i.e., if left blank)
0.5 mark will be deducted from the total marks obtained by the candidate.
1.11.2.2. If Left Hand Thumb Impression is not affixed at the space provided at page 1 of the OMR answer
sheet, 0.5 mark will be deducted from the total marks obtained by the candidate.
1.11.3. Criminal Action: Criminal action will be initiated against the candidates for the following reasons.
1.11.3.1. Misbehaviour and indiscipline in the examination hall: Candidates should maintain strict
discipline not only in the examination room, but also inside the campus of the examination venue.
Candidates found smoking / intoxicated, or found to have entered into a quarrel of any kind, or to have
misbehaved with the Chief Invigilator or with the inspection authorities or with the invigilator or with any
other candidate either in the examination hall or inside the campus of the examination venue, either before,
during or after the examination, are liable to invalidation of Answer sheet and debarment for any period the
Commission may deem fit, as well as appropriate criminal action.
1.11.3.2. Indulging in any type of malpractice, including impersonation and resorting to unfair means within
the examination hall or outside will lead to debarment for any period deemed fit by the Commission,
besides initiation of criminal action.
1.11.3.3. Invalidation of answer sheet as well as debarment for such period as the Commission may deem
fit will be imposed on candidates resorting to any kind of irregularity or malpractice within / outside the
examination hall including:
1.11.3.4. Violation of any one or more of the instructions contained in the Commission‘s Instructions to
Applicants, instructions mentioned in the Notification, instructions printed on the memorandum of
admission (hall ticket) shall also make the candidate liable to debarment, either permanently or for such
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period as the Commission deems fit, and/or rejection of candidature after due process and /or any other
penalty, as decided by the Commission.
1.11.4. Debarment
The period for which candidates shall be debarred from appearing for the examinations / participating in
the recruitment processes conducted by the Commission, for the offences committed by the candidates
are given below. Besides debarment, the candidate shall also be liable to rejection of candidature after
due process, invalidation of answer sheet, as the case may be. Criminal action may also be initiated
against such candidates wherever indicated.
2.1. Tentative answer keys will be hosted in the Commission‘s website within fifteen working days from
the date of conduct of examination. Instructions available in the Para 17 D (iv) of Instructions to Applicants
are not applicable to this recruitment. Candidates can challenge the tentative answer keys through the
‘Answer Key Challenge’ window available in the Commission‘s website (www.tnpsc.gov.in)
[Recruitment → Answer Keys]. Representations, if any, challenging the tentative answer keys shall be
submitted only through online mode within seven days from the date of publication of tentative answer
keys. Representations received by post or e-mail will receive no attention.
2.2. Detailed instructions, procedures to challenge the tentative answer keys have been made available in
the Commission‘s website. Representations made online/offline after the closure of the window will also
receive no attention.
2.3. The challenges submitted on time, through the online mode, shall be referred to a committee
comprising of experts in each subject. The decision on the final answer key shall be made, based on the
recommendations of the expert committee and answer sheet evaluation shall commence thereafter.
2.4. The Commission shall not publish the final answer key until the completion of the entire selection
process.
3.1. Onscreen Certificate Verification will be done based on the documents already uploaded by the
candidate at the time of online application.
3.2. Based on the onscreen certificate verification, the candidates will be given 10 calendar days to upload
the required document(s) / defective document(s) or certificate(s). Failure to re-upload the required
document(s) / defective document(s) or certificate(s) as per the claim in the online application within the
time stipulated by the Commission, shall result in rejection of claim.
4.1. Candidates admitted to physical certificate verification shall produce all the original certificates
uploaded / re-uploaded (if applicable) for physical certificate verification as claimed in the online
application, without fail.
4.2. After verification of original certificates, the eligible candidates alone will be admitted for counselling.
If the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria, his/her online application will be rejected and his/her
provisional admission to physical certificate verification will be cancelled and will not be allowed to attend
the counselling.
5. Counselling
5.1. Candidates will be allowed to participate in the counselling based on his / her rank. If the candidate
does not appear for the counselling on the scheduled date and time, the candidate will not be given any
further chance to appear for the counselling.
5.2. The post chosen by the candidate during the counselling cannot be changed under any circumstances.
1. Experience Certificate for the post of Chemist, Grade I in Industries and Commerce
Department (Post Code: 3679)
This is to certify that Thiru / Tmt. / Selvi …………………………… possesses the experience in research
in Pure or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry as stated above, as on the date of notification
(i.e., 13.06.2025). The above particulars furnished by me are correct.
Affix photograph
of the employee Signature
with the signature Name & Designation of the Head
of the Certifying of Organisation / Institution /
Authority on the Competent Authority
Photograph
Note:
1. A certificate in the format prescribed should be obtained from the Head of the Institution where in the
individual had served or the authority competent to issue such certificate.
2. The Competent authority who issues the certificate is cautioned that issuing of certificate which
contains false or incorrect details will lead to legal / penal action against them.
This is to certify that Thiru / Tmt. / Selvi …………………………… possesses teaching experience in
Physical Education as stated above, as on the date of notification (i.e., 13.06.2025). The above
particulars furnished by me are correct.
Affix photograph
of the employee Signature
with the signature Name & Designation of the Head
of the Certifying of Organisation / Institution /
Authority on the Competent Authority
Photograph
Note:
1. Allocation of a scribe.
2. Compensatory time for writing the examination.
Signature
(Name of Government Hospital / Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent / Signature of the
notified Medical Authority of a Government Health Care Institution / Medical Board)
Name of Government Hospital / Health Care Centre / The notified Medical Authority/ Medical
Board
Place:
Date:
(Photo of the
Differently
Signature / Thumb impression Abled Person
of the Differently Abled Person and Stamp to
be fixed here)
Note:
Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream /
disability
(e.g. Visual Impairment – Ophthalmologist, Locomotor disability – Orthopedic Specialist / PMR
etc.,)
Photograph of
the candidate
with the
signature of
the authorised
signatory
Office Seal:
Date:
Father’s Name :
Height : __________ cm
Weight : __________ kg
Name :
Designation :
Date : Seal :
Note: The certificate should be obtained from a Medical Officer above the rank of an Assistant Surgeon
appointed by the Government to a Government Medical Institution
MBC/DC (DW) 2
MBC/DC (DW) (PSTM) 1
SC(A) (G) 8
SC(A) (G) (PSTM) 2
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