The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification for recruitment by transfer to the posts in Combined Civil Services Examination - Group VA Services. Applications are invited only through online mode from holders of the posts of Junior Assistant or Assistant in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service. This is an excellent opportunity for TN State Residents eligible serving employees to advance their careers in various Secretariat and Finance departments.
The TNPSC Group VA Services Notification was published on 07th October 2025, and the online application window will be open from 07.10.2025 to 05.11.2025. Interested candidates must review the detailed notification before applying.
TNPSC Group VA Services Recruitment 2025 – 32 Vacancies
Advertisement No. 723 (Group VA Services)
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Post Names |
Assistant Section Officer / Assistant |
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Total Vacancies |
32 |
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Age Limit |
30 to 40 years (as on 01.07.2025) |
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Scale of Pay |
Level 16 / Level 9 (CPS) |
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Minimum Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree + Service Experience |
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Selection Process |
Written Examination (Descriptive) |
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Job Location |
Tamil Nadu (Secretariat & Finance Departments) |
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Last Date |
05/11/2025 |
✅ TNPSC Group VA Services Vacancy 2025 List:
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Name of the Post |
Name of the Department |
No. of Vacancies |
Level of Pay |
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Assistant Section Officer |
Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Departments) |
22 |
Level 16 (CPS) |
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Assistant Section Officer |
Finance |
03 |
Level 16 (CPS) |
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Assistant |
Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Departments) |
05 |
Level 9 (CPS) |
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Assistant |
Finance |
02 |
Level 9 (CPS) |
✅ TNPSC Group VA Services 2025 Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
- Assistant Section Officer: 35 years for Others, BC (OBCM)s, BCMs and MBCs/DCs / 35 years for SCs, SC(A)s and STs.
- Assistant: 30 years for Others, BC (OBCM)s, BCMs and MBCs/DCs / 35 years for SCs, SC(A)s and STs.
✅ TNPSC Group VA Services 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
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Name of the Post |
Educational Qualification and Service Qualification / Experience (as on 01.08.2025) |
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Assistant Section Officer |
Must hold post of Assistant in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service. (i) Bachelor’s degree (ii) Drafting experience for not less than five years in Junior Assistant or Assistant or both. |
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Assistant Section Officer |
(i) Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics (ii) Service for not less than five years in Assistant category (including Junior Assistant) in Tamil Nadu Ministerial or Judicial Ministerial Service. |
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Assistant |
Must hold post of Junior Assistant or Assistant in Tamil Nadu Ministerial or Judicial Ministerial Service. (i) Bachelor’s Degree (ii) Service for not less than three years after degree in Junior Assistant or Assistant or both. |
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Assistant |
(i) Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics (ii) Service for not less than three years in Junior Assistant or Assistant or both in Tamil Nadu Ministerial or Judicial Ministerial Service. |
✅ TNPSC Group VA Services 2025 Selection Process:
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Scheme of Examination: | |||
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Paper |
Subject |
Standard / Maximum Marks / Duration |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (For all Communities) / Type |
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Paper I |
General Tamil |
Degree Standard / 100 Marks / 3 Hours |
60 / Descriptive |
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Paper II |
General English |
Degree Standard / 100 Marks / 3 Hours |
60 / Descriptive |
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Total |
200 Marks |
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✅ TNPSC Group VA Services 2025 Important Dates:
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Event |
Date and Time |
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Date of Notification |
07.10.2025 |
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Last date and time for submission of online application |
05.11.2025 (11.59 P.M.) |
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Application Correction Window period |
From 10.11.2025 (12.01 A.M.) to 12.11.2025 (11.59 P.M.) |
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Date and time of written examination - Paper I (General Tamil) |
21.12.2025 (09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.) |
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Date and time of written examination - Paper II (General English) |
21.12.2025 (02.30 P.M. to 05.30 P.M.) |
✅ TNPSC Group VA Services 2025 Important Links:
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TN Govt Jobs List |
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Detailed Notification PDF |
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Apply Online Link |
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Join Our Free Govt Job Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply TNPSC Group VA Services Recruitment 2025:
The TNPSC Online Registration will be made through the TNPSC Exams Portal (tnpscexams.in). The application process is as follows:-
➢ Step 1: Eligible candidates should apply online through the TNPSC portal. Complete the "One Time Registration" (valid for five years).
➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form and upload scanned photograph and specified certificates.
➢ Step 3: Submit the application on or before 05.11.2025 up to 11.59 P.M. Use the correction window if needed from 10.11.2025 to 12.11.2025.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for TNPSC Group VA Services Recruitment 2025?
For Others/BC: 30-35 years; For SC/ST: 35-40 years (as on 01.07.2025). Concessions for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows as per rules.
What are the eligibility criteria for TNPSC Group VA Services Recruitment 2025?
Bachelor’s Degree + Relevant service experience (3-5 years) in Junior Assistant/Assistant posts in Tamil Nadu Ministerial/Judicial Ministerial Service (as on 01.08.2025).
What is the selection process for TNPSC Group VA Services Recruitment 2025?
Descriptive Written Examination: Paper I (General Tamil) and Paper II (General English), each 100 marks, 3 hours, minimum 60 qualifying marks.
What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group VA Services Recruitment 2025?
05.11.2025 (11.59 P.M.).
What is the total number of vacancies for TNPSC Group VA Services Recruitment 2025?
32 vacancies across Assistant Section Officer and Assistant posts in Secretariat and Finance Departments.