TNPSC Group VA Recruitment 2025: Apply for 32 Assistant & ASO Posts
An opportunity for existing government staff for recruitment by transfer to Group VA Services.
Hello Aspirants! The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Notification No. 16/2025 for the Combined Civil Services Examination - Group VA Services. This recruitment is exclusively **by transfer**, inviting applications from eligible candidates already serving as Junior Assistant or Assistant in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service.
A total of 32 vacancies for the posts of Assistant Section Officer and Assistant in various departments will be filled through this examination. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the notification, including important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and the examination scheme.
Important Dates and Time
Candidates must adhere to the following schedule for the application and examination process.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 07.10.2025 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 05.11.2025 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Application Correction Window period | From 10.11.2025 (12:01 A.M.) to 12.11.2025 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Date of Written Examination | 21.12.2025 |
Posts and Vacancies
The recruitment aims to fill a total of 32 vacancies across four different posts. The details are as follows:
| Post Name | Department | Post Code | No. of Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance) | 3235 | 22 | Level 16 (CPS) |
| Assistant Section Officer | Finance | 3236 | 3 | Level 16 (CPS) |
| Assistant | Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance) | 1651 | 5 | Level 9 (CPS) |
| Assistant | Finance | 3237 | 2 | Level 9 (CPS) |
| Total | 32 | |||
Eligibility Conditions
Candidates must satisfy the age, educational, and service qualification criteria as specified in the notification.
- For Assistant Section Officer (Post Codes 3235 & 3236):
- Others, BC(OBCM), BCM, MBCs/DCs: Should not have completed 35 years.
- SCs, SC(A)s, STs: Should not have completed 40 years.
- For Assistant (Post Codes 1651 & 3237):
- Others, BC(OBCM), BCM, MBCs/DCs: Should not have completed 30 years.
- SCs, SC(A)s, STs: Should not have completed 35 years.
Educational and Service Qualification (as on 01.08.2025)
| Post | Qualification Requirements |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (Secretariat - Other than Law & Finance) | (i) A Bachelor's Degree. (ii) Drafting experience for a period of not less than five years as Junior Assistant or Assistant. |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance) | (i) A Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics. (ii) Service for a period of not less than five years as Assistant. |
| Assistant (Secretariat - Other than Law & Finance) | (i) A Bachelor's Degree. (ii) Service for a period of not less than three years as Junior Assistant or Assistant. |
| Assistant (Finance) | (i) A Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics. (ii) Service for a period of not less than three years as Junior Assistant or Assistant. |
Additionally, candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as per the rules specified in the notification.
Scheme of Examination
The written examination will be descriptive and consist of two papers. Both papers are compulsory, and marks from both will be considered for ranking.
| Paper | Subject | Standard | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Tamil | Degree | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | General English | Degree | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | 200 | - | ||
| Minimum Qualifying Marks (for all communities) | 60 | |||
How to Apply
The application process is entirely online through the TNPSC's official websites.
- One Time Registration (OTR): It is mandatory for applicants to register themselves under the One Time Registration system on the Commission's website. If already registered, you can use your existing credentials.
- Online Application: After OTR, candidates must apply for the Group VA Services examination by logging into the portal at www.tnpscexams.in.
- Examination Fee: The examination fee is ₹100, which must be paid online unless an exemption is claimed as per rules.
- Application Correction: A three-day window will be available from 10.11.2025 to 12.11.2025 for candidates to make corrections to their submitted applications. No changes will be permitted after this period.
Important Links
| Link Title | Link Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1: Can fresh graduates apply for this recruitment?
No, this recruitment is not for fresh candidates. It is exclusively for 'recruitment by transfer' from persons who are already serving as Junior Assistant or Assistant in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service.
- Q2: Is there any reservation applicable for this recruitment?
The notification states that the rule of reservation for Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM), Women, Destitute Widows, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disability will not apply to this specific recruitment. However, communal reservation (BC, SC, ST, etc.) is applicable as per the vacancy distribution.
- Q3: What is the pattern of the written exam?
The examination is a descriptive type, consisting of two papers: Paper-I (General Tamil) and Paper-II (General English). Each paper is for 100 marks with a duration of 3 hours.
- Q4: Where will the examination be held?
The written examination will be conducted in Chennai only.
