The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially announced the Typist Recruitment 2024 through Advertisement No. 700 and Notification No. 18/2024. This recruitment is exclusively for temporary typists working under the Employment and Training Department as part of the Unemployment Assistance Scheme.
The selection process will be conducted transparently through a written competitive examination. Interested candidates can apply online starting November 25, 2024, until December 24, 2024, by visiting the official TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates must carefully review the official notification for detailed instructions regarding eligibility, fee payment, selection criteria, and document requirements.
TNPSC Typist Recruitment 2024: Overview
| Recruitment Authority | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Typist |
| Department | Employment and Training |
| Service | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| Notification Date | November 25, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | December 24, 2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
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Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC Typist Recruitment 2024
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the TNPSC Typist posts must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum Qualification: Passed the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC).
- Typewriting Certification: Cleared the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting with any one of the following combinations:
- Higher/Senior Grade in both Tamil and English
- Higher/Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/Junior Grade in English
- Higher/Senior Grade in English and Lower/Junior Grade in Tamil
- Computer Literacy: A valid Certificate in Computer Office Automation issued by the Technical Education Department of Tamil Nadu. Candidates with diplomas or degrees in computer-related fields are exempt from this requirement.
Age Limit
The age limit for applicants as of July 1, 2024, is as follows:
- General Category: 18 to 32 years
- Relaxations:
- Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST): Up to 37 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Up to 42 years
- Destitute Widows: Up to 37 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years
Application Fee Details
- One-Time Registration Fee: ₹150 (valid for 5 years)
- Examination Fee: ₹100
Fee exemptions apply for SC/ST candidates, persons with disabilities, and other reserved categories as per TNPSC guidelines.
TNPSC Typist Recruitment 2024: Selection Process
The selection process will consist of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in two parts:
- Part A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test
- 100 questions
- 150 marks
- Qualifying marks: 60
- Part B: General Studies, Aptitude, and Mental Ability Test
- 100 questions
- 150 marks
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in Part A for their Part B answers to be evaluated. Final selection will be based on the cumulative scores from both parts of the test.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | November 25, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 24, 2024 |
| Application Correction Window | December 29–31, 2024 |
| Examination Date | February 8, 2025 |
Documents Required
Candidates need to keep the following documents ready for submission:
- SSLC Mark Sheet or equivalent certificate
- Typewriting certification (Higher/Lower Grade)
- Computer Literacy Certificate (if applicable)
- Community Certificate (for reserved categories)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for government employees)
- Recent passport-sized photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format
Steps to Apply Online for TNPSC Typist Recruitment 2024
- Visit the official website: tnpsc.gov.in or tnpscexams.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process (if not already registered) by paying ₹150.
- Log in using your credentials and select the Typist Recruitment 2024 link.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the examination fee of ₹100 using online payment methods.
- Verify all details before submission and submit the application form.
- Save or print the acknowledgment receipt for future reference.
FAQs
- What is the age limit for TNPSC Typist Recruitment 2024?
- The age limit is 18 to 32 years for general candidates, with relaxations up to 37 years for reserved categories and 50 years for ex-servicemen.
- What are the educational qualifications required for the TNPSC Typist post?