TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

NOTIFICATION NO: 3/ 2016 ADVERTISEMENT NO:430

DATED: 19.02.2016

Applications are invited only through online mode upto 18.03.2016 for Direct Recruitment to the vacancies for the following posts:-

Candidates have to Register their basic particulars through One - Time Registration which is mandatory on payment of Rs.50/- towards registration fee.

Candidates should upload the prescribed educational qualification and experience certificates.

Name of the Post and Post Code	Name of the Service and Code No.	Number of vacancies	Scale of pay
TESTER (2014 - 2016) (Post Code. 1905)	Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service (Code No. 044)	4 BC-1 GT (W)-1 SC-I MBC/DC (W)-1	Rs.9,300-34,800/- (PB2) + 5,100/- Grade Pay
ASSISTANT TESTERS (2013 - 2014) (Post Code. 1908)		2 MBC/DC-1 BC-1	Rs.9,300-34,800/- (PB2) + 4,400/- Grade Pay

Abbreviation:- BC-Backward Class, GT (W) General Turn -(Woman), MBC/DC- Most Backward Class/De-notified Community,

SC - Scheduled Caste, MBC/DC(W)- Most Backward Class/De-notified Community(Woman),

1. FEES:-

   One - Time Registration fee	Examination fee
   Rs.50/-	Rs.100/-

   Candidates who have already registered in one time Registration System it is enough to pay the Examination Fee.

   EXAMINATION FEE CONCESSION:-

   Category	Concession	Condition
   Scheduled castes / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars)	Full Exemption	--
   Scheduled Tribes	Full Exemption	--
   Most Backward Class / De-notified Communities	Three free Chances	For Degree Holders
   Backward Classes(Other than Muslim) / Backward Classes (Muslim)	Three free Chances	For Degree Holders
   Ex-Servicemen	Two free Chances	Minimum General Educational Qualification
   Differently Abled Persons	Full Exemption	--
   Destitute Widow	Full Exemption	--

   
   

   Note :

   The three / two free chances allowed are not for EACH POST but for ANY THREE /TWO APPLICATIONS ONLY. The claim for exemption from payment of fee made in any application which is rejected / admitted or withdrawn will be counted as a free chance.

   (Further details regarding Fee Concession is mentioned at para 12 of "Instructions to the Candidates")

2. IMPORTANT DATES:-

   A	Date of Notification			19.02 .2016
   B	Last date for submission of applications and for uploading of the prescribed qualification Certificates			18.03.2016
   C	Last date for payment of Fee through Bank			21.03..2016
   Date and Time of Written Examination
   D	Paper - I (Subject of Examination)	25.06.2016 FN	10.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M.
   	Paper - II (General Studies)	25.06.2016 AN	02.30 P.M. to 04.30 P.M.

3. QUALIFICATIONS:-

   (A) AGE (as on 01.07.2016)

   Sl. No.	Category of Candidates	Minimum Age (Should have completed)	Maximum Age
   1	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs (OBCMs) BCMs and DWs of all Castes	18 Years	No Maximum Age limit
   2	"Others" [i.e. Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs (OBCMs) and BCMs]	18 Years	35 Years (Should not have completed)

   Note:-

   (i) "Others" [i.e. Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs (OBCMs) and BCMs] who have put in 5 years and more of service in the State / Central Government are not eligible even if they are within the age limit.

   3

   B.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: (as on 19.02. 2016) :-

   Candidates should possess the following or its equivalent qualification awarded by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its grant on the date of Notification viz. 19.02.2016:

   Name of the Post	Qualification		Experience
   Tester	A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering of any recognized Institution or Board*	and	Practical experience for a period of one year in the field of Electrical Testing in the case of degree holders and three years in the case of diploma holders in a recognized concern**.
   Assistant tester	A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering of any recognized Institution or Board*	and	Practical experience for a period of six months in the field of electrical Testing in the case of degree holders and one and half years in the case of diploma holders in the recognized concern**.
   Note: Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have completed one year of apprenticeship under the Government of India scheme or one year of Training under the State Government Apprenticeship Scheme

   Explanation:-

   * "Recognised Institution or Board" shall mean an Institution or Board Recognised by the Government of India or by any of the State Governments.

   ** "Recognised Concern" shall mean an Industrial or Engineering Establishment having facilities for wide range of practical work and recognised by the Government of India or by any of the State Government or by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Madras for affording practical training to candidates or any large or medium or small scale factory registered under the Factories Act, 1948, (Central Act LXIII of 1948) or the Director of Industries and Commerce, Chennai as a small scale industry using power and employing not less than ten persons in its manufacturing processes.

   Note:

   1. The Degree qualification prescribed should have been obtained after passing the SSLC and HSC/Diploma or its equivalent

   2. The Diploma qualification prescribed should have been obtained after passing the SSLC.

   3. The qualification ordered to be equivalent to the prescribed qualification are indicated in Annexure-I of this Notification.(Refer also to the Disclaimer annexed to the Notification)

   (iv) Candidates claiming equivalence of qualification should upload evidence for such claim in the form of Government Order (G.O.) issued prior to the date of this Notification. The

   G.O. issued after the date of Notification will not be accepted

   . (Further details are at paragraph 10 of the Instructions to the Candidates)

   (C) KNOWLEDGE OF TAMIL :-

   Candidates should possess adequate knowledge of Tamil on the date of this Notification viz. 19.02. 2016.

   (Further Details are at para 11 of the 'Instructions to the candidates')

4. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE) AND ORAL TEST (OMR Method) :-

   Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks	Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection
   			SCs, SC(A)s, STs,MBCs / DCs, BCs and BCMs	Others
   I.PAPER-I (200 Questions) Diploma standard Electrical and Electronics engineering (Code No: 041)	3 hours	300	171	228
   II. Paper-II (100 questions) (S.S.L.C. Standard) General Studies.	2 hours	200
   Interview and Records		70
   Total		570

   
   

   Note

   1. The question papers in Paper - I and Paper-II will be set both in English and Tamil.

   2. The syllabi for Paper - I & Paper-II have been furnished in Annexure-IIA and IIB to this Notification and also available in the Commission's Website 'www.tnpsc.gov.in'.

   Note:-

   1. To use either blue or black ink Ball Point pen only.

   2. Answer sheet will be invalidated if shaded in pencil.

   3. The answer sheet will be invalidated if the box provided for booklet series mentioned in the Question Paper is not shaded / incorrectly shaded.

   4. Each one mark will be deducted for incorrect or absence of shading Register Number.

5. CENTRE FOR EXAMINATION:-

   Examination will be held at Chennai Centre (Code No.0100) only.

   Note:-

   1. Candidates should appear for the written examination / Oral Test / Certificate Verification at their own expenses.

   2. The Commission reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of examination venues and to re - allot the candidates.

6. MODE OF PAYMENT OF EXAMINATION FEE:-

   • Examination fee Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)

   • Candidates have to register their basic particulars through One-Time Registration which is mandatory on payment of Rs.50/- towards registration fee. The registration shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of one-time registration.

   • Candidates should also to pay the service charges applicable to the Bank (State Bank of India / Indian Bank).

   • Candidates can avail exemption from paying Examination Fees as per eligibility criteria.

   • Offline mode of payment in the form of DD/Postal Order etc., will not be accepted and the applications forwarded with such modes of payment will be summarily rejected.

   • Those who have already registered in the One Time registration system and paid the registration fee of Rs.50/- and received the registration ID need not pay the application fee i.e. Rs.50/- and it is enough to pay the Examination Fee of Rs.100/- alone.

   • Candidates who have made One Time Registration must apply for this post also. One Time Registration is only to avail exemption for application fee for a period of 5 years from the date of registration.

7. PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:-

   Selection will be made in two successive stages i.e., (i) Written Examination and (ii) Oral Test in the form of an interview. Final selection will be made on the basis of total marks obtained by the candidates at the Written Examination and Oral Test taken together subject to the rule of reservation of appointments. Appearance in both the papers of the Written Examination and Oral Test is compulsory. A candidate who has not appeared in any one of the papers in Written Examination or Oral Test will not be considered for selection, even if he/she secures qualifying marks in the Written Examination or Oral Test. (Further details are at para 23 (b) of Instruction to candidates).

8. NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE

   For details refer para 15 (g) of the Commission's 'Instructions to the candidates'. Any violation of the instructions will be liable for or end in rejection of his/her candidature

9. CONCESSIONS:-

   Concessions in the matter of age and/or qualification and/or fees allowed to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs, Destitute Widows, Ex-Servicemen, Differently Abled persons, other categories of persons etc., are given in para 12 to 14 of the Commission's 'Instructions to the candidates'.

10. HOW TO APPLY:

    Click here www.tnpscexams.net / www.tnpscexams.in

11. GENERAL INFORMATION:-

    1. The Rule of reservation of appointments applies to this post.

    2. In G.O.Ms.No.145, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (S) Department, dated 30.09.2010, the Government have ordered that "twenty percent of all vacancies in the appointment in the service under, the State which are to be filled by direct recruitment shall be set apart on preferential basis to persons studied in Tamil Medium and the said Tamil Medium reservation applies to this recruitment. In G.O. (Ms.) No.40, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (S) Department, dated 30.04.2014, Government have issued orders substituting the turns already earmarked to PSTM. However, turn earmarked for PSTM does not arise in this recruitment.

       (Further details are at para 29 (xix) of the 'Instructions to candidates')

    3. The number of vacancies advertised is only approximate and is liable for modification including reduction with reference to the vacancy position at any time before finalisation of selection

    4. If no qualified and suitable women candidates are available for selection against the vacancies reserved for them, those vacancies will be filled by male candidates belonging to the respective communal categories.

    5. In G.O. (Ms.) No.25, DA (SW4) Department, dated 14.03.2005, executive orders were issued by Government approving a list of 170 posts identified under Group A & B categories as the suitable posts for the persons with disabilities and also directed that 3% of vacancies in direct recruitment for the posts identified under A & B categories shall be reserved for Differently Abled Persons. As far as the posts of 'Tester' and 'Assistant Tester' in Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service are concerned, it is not been identified as suitable for Differently Abled person in the above said G.O. Hence reservation to differently abled person will not apply for these posts. However, they can apply and should send the documents referred to in para 14 (f) of the Commission's "Instructions to the Candidates' when called for.

    6. CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS:-

       Candidates selected for appointment to these posts will be required to produce a certificate of physical fitness in the form prescribed below:

       Form of Certificate of Physical Fitness	Standard of Vision Prescribed
       Form prescribed for Executive Post	Standard-III or Better

       Candidates with defective vision should produce eye fitness certificate from a qualified eye specialist.

    7. Reservation to "Destitute Widows" and "Ex-service Men" will not apply to these posts.

    8. Any claim relating to the selection (not related to candidature or / and claims made in the application) should be sent when called for documents / uploading document is made. Any claim received thereafter will not be entertained.

    9. Correct and true Information regarding arrest, convictions/debarment/disqualification by any recruiting agency, criminal or any disciplinary proceedings initiated or finalized, participation in agitation or any Political Organization, candidature in election for Parliament/State Legislature/Local Bodies etc., if any, should also be furnished to the Commission at the time of application i.e. the details thereof, originals of the Judgement of Acquittals, order/or G.O. dropping further action in Departmental proceedings or any document that may prove the suitability of such candidates for a Government appointment in such cases must be produced at the stage/time of Certificate Verification without fail.

    10. The selection for appointment to the above said posts are purely provisional subject to final Orders on pending Writ Petitions, if any, filed in Madras High Court and Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.

    11. Applications containing wrong claims relating to other basic qualifications /eligibility criteria / age / communal categories / educational qualification will be liable for rejection.

12. OTHER IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Candidates should ensure their eligibility for examination: The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all eligibility conditions for admission to examination. Their admission to all stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying of the eligibility conditions. Mere issue of memo of admission to the candidate will not imply that his/her candidature has been fully cleared by the Commission.

    2. The Hall Tickets for eligible candidates will be made available in the Commission's Website www.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.net for downloading by candidates. No Hall Tickets will be sent by post. So, the candidates / applicants should watch TNPSC website since ahead / before the scheduled date of Examinations.

    3. Facilitation Counter for guidance of candidates:

       In case of any guidance/ information / clarification of their applications, candidature, etc. candidates can contact Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission's Office in person or over Telephone No.044-25332833/ 25332855 or the Commission's Office Toll-Free No.1800 425 1002 on all working days between 10.00 a.m. and 05.45 p.m.

    4. Mobile phones and other articles banned:-

       i. Candidates are not allowed to bring to the venue of the Examination Cellular phone, Calculator, memory notes and books etc. or any other Electronic device or Recording device either as separate piece or part of something used by the candidate such as Watch or Ring

       ii If they are found to be in possession of any such thing or instrument they will not be allowed to attend the examination further, besides invalidation of answer paper and / or debarment. If it is considered necessary they will be subjected to thorough physical search including frisking on the spot.

       iii. Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article such as books, notes, loose sheets, mathematical and drawing instruments, Log Tables, stencils of maps, slide rules, Text Books, rough sheets etc. except the permitted writing material i.e. pen. No colour pen or pencil must be used.

    5. Candidates are not required to submit along with their application any certificates in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, community certificates and certificates regarding their physical disability, etc., They should be submitted when called for by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination for which they are admitted by the Commission viz. Written Examination will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after the Written Examination and Certificate Verification, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the examination will be cancelled by the Commission.

    6. If any of their claims is found to be incorrect, or false it will lead to rejection / debarment

    7. Unfair means strictly prohibited: No candidate shall copy from any other candidate nor permit to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attempt to obtain irregular assistance of any description.

    8. Conduct in examination hall: No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create a disorderly scene in the examination hall or harass the staff employed by the Commission for the conduct of the examination. Any such misconduct will be severely viewed and penalized.

    The on-line application can be submitted upto 18.03.2016 till 11.59 p.m., after which the link will be disabled.

    (For detailed information the candidates may refer Commission's "Instructions to the candidates'' at the Commission's website www.tnpsc.gov.in )

    DISCLAIMER

    "The Government orders relating Equivalence of qualification have been hosted in the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission website. However, the candidates while applying for the examination should upload the equivalence of qualification in the form of Government order, if any, which are not mentioned in the Annexure to the Notification and produce the same when called for by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission".

	Start Date	End Date
Notification Issued	19-Feb-2016
Applications		18-Mar-2016
Examinations (Mains)		18-Mar-2016

• Organization : Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
• Organization City, State : , tamil nadu
• Organization Website : http://www.tnpsc.gov.in