Contact details for TNPSC 2012 exams


Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission,
Omanthoorar Government Estate,
Anna Salai,
Chennai – 600 002
Official Website of TNPSC: www.tnpsc.gov.in


Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC 2012 Examinations


Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts examinations each and every year. The purpose of this TNPSC exam is for selecting qualified persons for various positions in the State Government of Tamil Nadu. About 170 exams are conducted by TNPSC for the recruitment in the government. TNPSC conducts Combined Subordinate Services Examination –I (CSSE-I) for directly recruiting in Tamil Nadu Government services. Depending upon the service written and oral exams are conducted. The students all over the state of Tamil Nadu appear for TNPSC exams every year. This is a highly competitive and tough exam and the candidates need to work hard for getting the job.

How to apply for TNPSC 2012 exams


• The candidates need to check the notifications for TNPSC examinations which will be available in all leading newspapers.
• All the rules and regulations have to be followed by the applicants.
• Fill the TNPSC 2012 application forms and submit it within the given date.

Eligibility criteria for TNPSC 2012 exams


• The Candidate must be within the age of 18 and 30 years of age as on July 1st 2010.
• No upper age limit for reserved categories.
• The Educational Qualifications vary from service to service.
• The candidate should be fluent in Tamil.

Availability of TNPSC 2012 Application Forms


• The candidates can get the TNPSC OMR Application forms from the Head Post Offices and Selected Sub-Post Offices in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
• The TNPSC 2012 forms can also be got from TNPSC Office Sales Counter.
• The Candidates can also apply online for TNPSC 2012 exams through the website www.tnpsc.gov.in

Important Dates (Tentative) for TNPSC 2012 exams

Date of TNPSC 2012 Written Examination: first week of May, 2012
Availability of TNPSC Application Forms: second week of December, 2011
Last date for receipt of TNPSC applications/Online Application: first week of February, 2012

Selection Procedure for TNPSC 2012 exams


1. The candidates have to take up a written examination of 300 marks of 3 hours duration.
2. The TNPSC written exam is divided in two parts:
• I Part: General Knowledge (Degree Std.) – 150 marks
• II Part: General Tamil / General English – 150 marks
The candidates can either opt tamil or English in the second part.
3. The candidates can get the TNPSC Syllabus through the following link:
TNPSC Exam Syllabus