Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Invite Online applications for the 130 vacancy posts of Horticulture Officer and Assistant Director Post – eligible candidates may apply the post before of the last date
Exam Dates:
Horticulture Officer Exam Date: 24.02.2018
Paper - I Main 10.00 to 01.00 pm
Horticulture Officer Exam Date: 24.02.2017
Paper - II General Studies 02.30 to 04.30 pm
Horticulture Asst Director Exam Date: 24.02.2017
Paper - II General Studies 02.30 to 04.30 pm
Horticulture Asst Director Exam Date: 25.02.2018
No. of Vacancy Posts:
Assistant Director of Horticulture - 100 Posts
Horticultural Officer - 30 Posts
Name of the vacancy post:
Assistant Director of Horticulture - 100 Posts; Salary - Basic Pay Rs.1500/- Academic Grade Pay Rs.5400/- plus allowances in Pay Band III category (Basic Pay Rs.56100/- plus allowances in Pay Matrix Level 22); Educational Qualification - MSc Degree in Horticulture; Age limit - 30 years (should not have completed) for UR candidates (except Destitute Widow) ; All others there is no age limit.
Horticultural Officer - 30 Posts; Salary - Basic Pay Rs.9300/- Grade Pay Rs.5100/- plus allowances in Pay Band II category (Basic Pay Rs.37700/- plus allowances in Pay Matrix Level 20); Educational Qualification - BSc Degree in Horticulture; Age limit - 30 years (should not have completed) for UR candidates (except Destitute Widow); All others there is no age limit.
Age limit details:
** Cut off date for age - 01.07.2017
** Minimum age limit - 18 years (should have completed) for all
** Maximum age limit - 35 years (should not have completed) for UR candidates (except destitute widow). No maximum age limit for BC / BCM / MBC / DNC / SC / SCA / ST candidates and Destitute Widow of all communities, includes UR.
** PwD: Persons with Disabilities will get additional 10 years relaxation.
** Maximum age limit - 35 years (should not have completed) for UR candidates (except destitute widow). No maximum age limit for BC / BCM / MBC / DNC / SC / SCA / ST candidates and Destitute Widow of all communities, includes UR.
** PwD: Persons with Disabilities will get additional 10 years relaxation.
Exam Structure details:
Assistant Director Post:
Assistant Director Post:
Two papers in MCQ type of examination.
Paper - I: Horticulture (PG Std Level) Total - 200 MCQs
Paper - I: Horticulture (PG Std Level) Total - 200 MCQs
each questions will carry 1.5 marks; Total - 300 marks
Paper - II: General Studies (Degree Std Level) - 75 MCQs
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (10th Std Level) - 25 MCQs
Horticulture Officer Post:
Two papers in MCQ type of examination.
Paper - I: Horticulture (UG Std Level) Total - 200 MCQs
Paper - I: Horticulture (UG Std Level) Total - 200 MCQs
each questions will carry 1.5 marks; Total - 300 marks
Paper - II: General Studies (Degree Std Level) - 75 MCQs;
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (10th Std Level) - 25 MCQs
**There is no negative marking system.
Personal Interview 70 marks.
Personal Interview 70 marks.
Examination Centre:
1. Chennai
2. Coimbatore
3. Trichy
4. Thirunelveli and
5. Madurai
Instructions to the candidates:
Cut off date for educational qualification - 28.11.2017
Cut off date for age - 01.07.2017
last date for online application 27.12.2017
last date for online application 27.12.2017
Fee Details:
One Time Registration (OTR) Fee Rs.150/- (valid for 5 years)
Examination Fee Rs.200/-
Examination Fee Rs.200/-
Important details:
Telephone Number: 1800 425 1002
TNPSC Official Phone Number: 044 -2533 2833, 2533 2855
Notification No.29/2017
Advertisement No.486 - date 28.11.2017
Online Application Registration: from 28.11.2017 to 27.12.2017
last date for Payment of Fees: 29.12.2017
TNPSC Official Phone Number: 044 -2533 2833, 2533 2855
Notification No.29/2017
Advertisement No.486 - date 28.11.2017
Online Application Registration: from 28.11.2017 to 27.12.2017
last date for Payment of Fees: 29.12.2017
Official Notification and Syllabus of the Exam: Click here
Online apply: Click here