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The TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 will be released on 7th October 2025 by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The TNPSC conducts exams for various Group 5A services such as Assistant Sectional Officer, Assistant Secretariat, etc. in multiple departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. For these services, candidates are selected on the basis of marks obtained in the written exam conducted by TNPSC, given that they satisfy other eligibility criteria also. This page contains all the latest TNPSC Group 5A exam upcoming updates. Read the article for more information on the TNPSC Group 5A exam.
TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025
The TNPSC will release a notification for recruiting selected candidates in Group 5A services. The TNPSC Group 5A recruitment process consists of a Written test. Candidates are required to apply for the exam on the official website of TNPSC. Also, make sure you comply with the eligibility criteria as prescribed by TNPSC. The TNPSC Group 5A online application dates, exam date, Exam pattern & Syllabus are given here.
TNPSC Group 5A 2025
The table given here mentions the highlights from the TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025. Check the details below.
| TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 | |
| Exam Name | TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025 |
| Category | TN Govt Jobs |
| TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 | 7th October 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 5A Post Name | Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Secretariat |
| TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2025 | 100+ |
| TNPSC Group 5A Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (As per Post) |
| TNPSC Group 5A Salary | Rs. 20,000-1,34,200/- (as per the post) |
| TNPSC Group 5A Selection Process | Written Exam |
| TNPSC Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 5A 2025: Important Dates
As per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025, the notification will be released on 7th October 2025. The important dates regarding the TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025 will be mentioned in the table below.
| TNPSC Group 5A Exam Dates 2025 | |
| Event | Dates |
| TNPSC Group 5A Apply Online Starts | October 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 5A Last Date to Apply Online | To be released |
| TNPSC Group 5A Last Date to Pay Application Fee | To be released |
| Correction Window | To be released |
| TNPSC Group 5A Hall Ticket | To be released |
| TNPSC Group 5A Written Exam | To be released |
TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2025
The TNPSC has released a total vacancy of 161 for the ASO & Assistant Secretariat Post for the year 2022. The latest TNPSC Group 5A category-wise Vacancy details will be released soon by the TNPSC.
| TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2025 | ||
| Sl. No | Name of the Post | No. of Vacancies |
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department) | 100+ |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Finance Department) | |
| 3 | Assistant in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department) | |
| 4 | Assistant in Secretariat (Finance Department) | |
TNPSC Group 5A Apply Online 2025
Candidates can apply for the TNPSC Group 5A exam 2025 on the official website of TNPSC. Fill out the TNPSC Group 5A application form after registration. For registration, and application form, the candidates must have their documents, a working phone number, and an e-mail address with them for upload. The online application procedure is incomplete without the payment of the application fee.
TNPSC Group 5A Application Fee
The online application fee can be paid by debit/credit card, internet banking, or any other payment gateway mentioned by TNPSC.
| TNPSC Group 5A Application Fee | |
| Type of Fee | Amount |
| One-time Registration Fee | 150/- (Valid for 5 Years) |
| Examination Fee | 100/- |
TNPSC Group 5A 2025: Eligibility Criteria
The candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 5A posts here. The TNPSC Group 5A age limit & educational qualification is mentioned here. Given below are the general eligibility criteria that are applicable to all categories:
- He/She must be a citizen of India.
- Must be of Sound health, body, and mind.
TNPSC Group 5A Age Limit
The candidates must have attained the minimum age of 18 years and the maximum age limit as per the service given here.
| TNPSC Group 5A Maximum Age Limit | ||
| Posts | Category | Maximum Age |
| ASO | SC/SC (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes | 40 Years |
| Others & Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Backward Classes Muslims) and Backward Classes (Muslims) |
35 Years | |
| Assistant Secretariat | SC/SC (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes | 35 Years |
| Others & Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Backward Classes Muslims) and Backward Classes (Muslims) |
30 Years | |
TNPSC Group 5A Qualification
For the TNPSC Group 5A, the candidates must have the following qualification:
| TNPSC Group 5A Qualification | ||
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Qualification |
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Departments) | (i) A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce Economics or Statistics.
(ii) Drafting experience for a period of not less than 5 years in the post of Junior Assistant or Assistant or in both the posts taken together. |
| 2 | ASO in Secretariat & Assistant Secretariat (Finance Department) | (i) A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Economics/Statistics from any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission;
(ii) Service for a period of not less than five years in the category of Assistant, inclusive of the services rendered in the post of Junior Assistant, in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, or in the Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service. |
| 3 | Assistant in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Departments) | (i) A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce Economics or Statistics.
(ii) Service for a period of not less than three years either in the category of Junior Assistant or in the category of Assistant or in both the categories put together, in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or the Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service. |
TNPSC Group 5A 2025 Exam Pattern
The candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 5A posts will be selected on the basis of a Written Test. The written exam consists of 2 papers. The details are as follows:
- Paper 1 will only be in the Tamil Language whereas Paper 2 in the English Language.
- The minimum qualifying mark to be secured by candidates is 60 (Overall out of 200).
- The paper shall be descriptive type.
- The duration of each paper is 3 hours.
- The total marks of both papers 1 & 2 will be considered for the ranking.
| TNPSC Group 5A Exam Pattern (Descriptive type) | ||
| Papers | Subject | Maximum Marks |
| 1 | Tamil Language (Degree Level) | 100 |
| 2 | English Language (Degree Level) | 100 |
| Total | 200 | |
TNPSC Group 5A 2025 Syllabus
The TNPSC Group 5A syllabus consists of all the topics that will be asked in the Written exam. The candidates can check the syllabus here by clicking on the link below. It is important that the candidate goes through the syllabus before starting preparation for the exam as it will help in managing time and resources. The syllabus is available in both Tamil & English language.
TNPSC Group 5A 2025 Salary
The TNPSC has provided the details of the salary and post profile in its official notification. The salary for each post varies, and each offers great opportunities to the candidates. The candidates can click on the link below for salary details.
| TNPSC Group 5A Salary details | |
| Name of the Post | Salary |
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department) & (Finance Department) | Rs.36,400 – 1,34,200/- Per Month |
| Assistant in Secretariat (Finance Department) & (Other than Law and Finance Department) | Rs.20,000 – 73,700/- Per Month |
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| TNPSC Group 5A Salary | TNPSC Group 5A Syllabus |
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