When will TNPSC release the TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2024?

The TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2024 has been released on 17 October 2024 on its official website.

How many vacancies will be released under the TNPSC Group 5A 2024?

Around 35 vacancies have been released under the TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2024.

What is the Syllabus of TNPSC Group 5A Exam 2024?

The Syllabus of the TNPSC Group 5A Exam is provided in this article. candidates can visit this article.

TNPSC Group 5A Notification, Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process, Vacancies

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The TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025 application process and the exam has been concluded, now candidates should focus on the further round of recruitment. With 35 vacancies available for the Group 5A posts, the competition is expected to be high. All those candidates who have been continuously preparing for Group 5A posts for a long time have a very good chance to secure a post. Candidates can go through the article below to get the information about the TNPSC Group 5A Services. Candidates can also bookmark the page for further information.

TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025

The TNPSC has issued the TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 PDF to recruit 35 candidates on its official website. The TNPSC Group 5A Notification highlights that TNPSC will conduct the 2 written papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2). The TNPSC Group 5 Notification provides detailed information regarding recruitment procedure. Candidates wishing to download the TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 can find the direct link in the article provided below.

TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 Highlights

The TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 includes all necessary information such as exam date, applying starting and last date, Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process and syllabus etc. In the given table, candidates can take the overview of TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025.

TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 Overview
Recruitment Board	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam Name	TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2024
Category	TN Govt Jobs
TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2024	17th October 2024
TNPSC Group 5A Post Name	Junior Assistant or Assistant Section Officer/Judicial Ministerial Service
TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2024	35
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 Notification 2025: Important Dates

As per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025, the TNPSC Group 5A Notification was released on 17 October 2024 on the official website of TNPSC. The important dates regarding the TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025 are mentioned in the table below.

TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025: Important Dates
Event	Dates
TNPSC Group 5A Apply Online Starts	17 October 2024
TNPSC Group 5A Last Date to Apply Online	15 November 2024 (11:59 PM)
Correction Window	19 November to 21 November 2024 (11:59 PM)
TNPSC Group 5A Written Exam	04 January 2025
TNPSC Group 5A Answer Key	TBA

TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2025

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced a total of 35 vacancies for the post of Assistant Section Officer in the Department of Departments of the Secretariat (Other than Law And Finance Department). These vacancies are category-wise released by the TNPSC. In the below table, candidates can check category-wise vacancies for the TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025.

TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2025
Name of the Post	No. of Vacancies
Assistant Section Officer	35

TNPSC Group 5A Apply Online 2025

The TNPSC Group 5A application process has officially closed as of 15th November 2024 (11:59 PM). Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can now shift their focus to further rounds to secure one of the 35 Assistant Section Officer vacancies. With the selection process consisting of a written examination followed by certificate verification, it is crucial for aspirants to follow a structured study plan, practice previous year question papers, and stay updated with official announcements. As the next phase approaches, candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and prepare thoroughly to excel in the exam.

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 apply 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
ASO	Others & Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Backward Classes Muslims) and Backward Classes (Muslims)	35 Years

TNPSC Group 5A Qualification

For the TNPSC Group 5A, the candidates must have the following qualification:

TNPSC Group 5A Qualification

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Post Name

Qualification

Assistant Section Officer (Other than Law and Finance Departments)

(i) A Bachelor’s degree

(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.

TNPSC Group 5A 2025 Exam Pattern

The candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 5A posts will be selected based on 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. The candidate must go 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

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TNPSC Group 5A Result 2025

Thousands of candidates have applied and appeared for the Group 5A Exam. As, the exam is completed the commission will soon release the TNPSC Group 5A Results on the official website. Candidates should check the Tamil Nadu Group 5 Results and confirm their selection in the written examination. The result will be released in the PDF format and provides the candidates shortlisted for the next stage of recruitment process.

TNPSC Group 5A 2025 Important Books

To do well in the TNPSC Group 5A exam, candidates must focus on books that provide strong coverage of General Studies, Tamil Language, and Mental Ability. For General Studies, look for materials that include current events, history, geography, and state-specific information. For the Tamil Language, choose books that improve grammar and vocabulary and offer plenty of practice exercises. These types of books can better help the candidates prepare for TNPSC Group 5A 2025.