The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has recently released an announcement regarding the recruitment of Group-4 category employees including VAO (Village Administration Officer), Junior Assistant, and typists.
Until now, a separate written examination was conducted for the recruitment of VAO posts.
Now, this has been merged as a common written examination as conducted for the Group-4 category.
As per the announcement, 9351 vacant posts are to be filled up. This includes 494 VAOs, 4096 Junior assistants, and 3463 typists. Apart from this, 205 posts of Junior Assistant (Security), 48 posts of Bill Collectors, 74 posts of Field Surveyors, 15 posts of Draughtsmen, and 815 posts of Steno-typists are also included.
The age limit varies for the different posts above. Vacancies are available for the maximum age of 40. The age limit is based on 1st July 2017. The exact detail of the age limit for different posts can be seen on the website.
Candidates who have completed 10th Standard are eligible to apply for the posts. The candidates applying for the posts of typists/stenographers should have the shorthand and typing skills as specified.
The candidates are generally selected based on the performance in the written examination. Skill tests will be included in the speciality posts such as typists and stenographers.
The eligible and interested candidates can apply online. The last date for applying is 13th December 2017.
Application fees must be paid. Please take a printout of the completed application. The written examination is scheduled on 11th February 2018. Please ascertain complete details and apply.
For further information visit the websites