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Posting Name
- Deputy Collector
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I)
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
- Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
- Assistant Director of Rural Development
- District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)
Important Date to Note
| Starting date for Apply Online | 20-01-2020 | |
| Last date for Apply Online | 19-02-2020 | |
| Last date for payment of Preliminary Examination Fee through Bank | 21.02.2020 | |
| Date of Prelims Examination | 05.04.2020 FN | 10.00 A.M to 1.00 P.M |
| Date of Prelims Result | May 2020 | |
| Date of Main Examination | July 2020 | |
| Date of Main Result | November 2020 | |
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Age Limit
- Minimum age is 21 Years
- Maximum age is 32 years
Selection Process
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Oral Test in the form of an Interview.
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Scale Of Pay
- Rs.56100- 177500 (Revised Scale)
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies : 69
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post and Post Code | Name of the Service and Code No. (001) | No. of Vacancies (Approximate) |
| 1 | Deputy Collector (Post Code: 1001) | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 18 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) (Post Code : 1002) | Tamil Nadu Police Service | 19 |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) (Post Code: 1003) | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service | 10 |
| 4 | Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies (Post Code : 1004) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Service | 14 |
| 5 | 5. Assistant Director of Rural Development (Post Code: 1006) | Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service | 7 |
| 6 | District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) (Post Code: 1008) | Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services | 1 |
| Total | 69 | ||
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Application Fees
Registration Fee
- 150/-
Examination Fee
- For Preliminary Examination – Rs.100/-
- For Main Written Examination – Rs.200/
Apply Mode
- Online
Exam Pattern
| Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Studies | 175 Questions | 262.5 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Aptitude &Mental Ability | 25Questions | 37.5 Marks | |
| Total | 200 Questions | 300 Marks | |
Main Written Exam Pattern |
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| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Studies - Descriptive type (Degree Standard) Paper-I | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Paper- II | ||
| Paper-III | ||
| Interview & Records | 100 | |
| Total | 850 | |
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Educational Qualification
- Any Degreefrom a recognized university
- Final year studentscan also apply for this Job
Exam Syllabus
Preliminary Examination
GENERAL SCIENCE
- Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper - Power of Reasoning - Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning- Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future
- Nature of Universe - General Scientific Laws – Mechanics - Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy - Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communication
- Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides
- Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases
- Environment and Ecology
CURRENT EVENTS
- History - Latest diary of events - National symbols - Profile of States - Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports - Books and authors
- Polity - Political parties and political system in India - Public awareness and General administration - Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
- Geography - Geographical landmarks
- Economics - Current socio - economic issues
- Science - Latest inventions in Science and Technology
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
- Location – Physical features - Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - Rivers in India - Soil, minerals and natural resources - Forest and wildlife - Agricultural pattern
- Transport – Communication
- Social geography – Population density and distribution - Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes
- Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy
HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA
- Indus valley civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas - Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms - South Indian history
- Change and Continuity in the Socio - Cultural History of India
- Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom
- India as a Secular State, Social Harmony
INDIAN POLITY
- Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution - Salient features of the Constitution - Union, State and Union Territory
- Citizenship, Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
- Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj
- Spirit of Federalism: Centre - State Relationships
- Election - Judiciary in India – Rule of law
- Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and LokAyukta - Right to Information - Empowerment of women - Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter
INDIAN ECONOMY
- Nature of Indian economy – Five year plan models - an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog
- Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy - Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments - Goods and Services Tax
- Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in agriculture - Industrial growth - Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, poverty
INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
- National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule - Indian National Congress - Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose and others
- Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements
- Communalism and partition
HISTORY, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND SOCIO - POLITICAL MOVEMENTS IN TAMIL NADU
- History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times
- Thirukkural : (a) Significance as a Secular literature (b) Relevance to Everyday Life (c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity (d) Thirukkural and Universal Values - Equality, Humanism, etc (e) Relevance to Socio - Politico - Economic affairs (f ) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
- Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle
- Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN TAMIL NADU
- Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio - Economic Development of Tamil Nadu
- Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources - Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio - economic development of Tamil Nadu
- Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio - Economic development
- Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
- Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
- Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
- e-governance in Tamil Nadu.
APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY
- Simplification – Percentage - Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple interest - Compound interest - Area - Volume - Time and Work
- Logical Reasoning - Puzzles-Dice - Visual Reasoning - Alpha numeric Reasoning – Number Series
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Main Syllabus
Paper I
- Modern History of India and Indian Culture
Advent of European invasion ‐ Expansion and consolidation of British rule - Early uprising against British rule ‐ 1857 Revolt - Indian National Congress ‐ Growth of militant movements ‐ Different modes of agitations - Emergence of national leaders ‐ Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji, Moulana Abulkalam Azad, Ambedkar and Patel ‐ Era of different Acts & Pacts ‐ Second World War & final phase struggle ‐ Communalism led to partition
Effect of British rule on socio‐economic factors ‐ National renaissance - Socio religious reform movements
India since independence ‐ Characteristics of Indian culture ‐ Unity in diversity ‐ Race, Language, Religion Custom ‐ India: a secular state ‐ Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama and music
Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle ‐ Bharathiar, VOC, Subramania Siva, Rajaji, Periyar and others - Political parties and Welfare schemes
Latest diary of events: National and International ‐ National symbols- Eminent personalities & places in news ‐ Sports & Games ‐ Books & Authors ‐ Awards & Honours ‐ Cultural panorama ‐ Latest historical events - Latest terminology ‐ Appointments ‐ who is who?
- Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu
Population Explosion ‐ Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu ‐ Child Abuse & Child Labour - Poverty - Rural and Urban Sanitation – Illiteracy
Women Empowerment ‐ Role of the Government in Women Empowerment - Social injustice to Women ‐ Domestic violence, Dowry menace, Sexual assault - Role of women and women’s organisations
Social changes in India - Urbanization and its impact on the society – Problems and remedies ‐ Impact of violence on Society – Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence ‐ Regional Disparities ‐ Problems of Minorities ‐ Human Rights issues
Education – Linkage between Education and Social Development ‐ Community Development Programmes ‐ Employment Guarantee Schemes ‐ Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development ‐ Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare – Government Policy on Health
Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Central and State governments and their performance.
- General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)
Conversion of information to data ‐ Collection, compilation and presentation of data ‐ Tables, Graphs, Diagrams ‐ Parametric representation of data ‐ Analytical interpretation of data ‐ Percentage ‐ Highest Common Factor (HCF) ‐ Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) ‐ Ratio and Proportion ‐ Simple interest ‐ Compound interest ‐ Area ‐ Volume‐ Time and Work – Probability
Information technology ‐ Basic terms, Communications ‐ Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ‐ Decision making and problem solving ‐ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology
Paper II
- Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends across the World Affecting India
Constitution of India - Historical background - Making of the Indian Constitution - Preamble - Salient features of the Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties - Directive Principles of State Policy - Schedules to the Indian Constitution
Union Executive - President, Vice - President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India
Union Legislature - Parliament: Lok - Sabha and Rajya - Sabha - Composition, Powers, Functions and Legislative procedures
Union Judiciary - Structure, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court - Judicial Review - Latest Verdicts
State Executive - Governor, Chief Minister - Speaker and Council of Ministers , Advocate General of the State
State Legislature - State Legislative Assembly - Organization, Powers and Functions
State Judiciary - Organisation, Powers and Functions of High Courts, District Courts and Subordinate Courts
Local Government - Historical Development - Features and working of 73 rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Union Territories - Evolution of States and Union Territories - Administration of Union Territories
Federalism in India - Centre - State Relations - Centre - State Administrative Relations - Centre - State Legislative Relations and Centre - State Financial Relations
Civil Services in India - Historical background - Classification of Civil Services – Recruitment & Training of Civil Servants
State Services - Classification of State Services and Recruitment
Official Language - Constitutional provision - Official Language Act, VIII Schedule to the Constitution.
Amendments - Major Amendments to the Indian Constitution
Special Status to Jammu & Kashmir - Art 370
Political Parties - National & Regional parties, Pressure Groups, Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their role
Issue Areas in Indian Administration - Corruption in India - Anti - Corruption Measures - CVC - Lok Adalats - Ombudsman - RTI Act - Minister - Secretary Relationship - Generalist Vs. Specialist controversy
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies - Composition, Powers and Functions
Profile of States - Defence, National Security and Terrorism - World Organisations - Pacts and Summits
India's Foreign Policy – Foreign Affairs with Special emphasis on India's relations with neighbouring countries and in the region - Security and defence related issues - Nuclear Policy - Issues and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and to the World.
- Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India
Science and Technology – Role, Achievements and Developments - Their applications and effects in everyday life ‐ Energy ‐ Conventional and Non-conventional - Self sufficiency ‐ Oil exploration ‐ Defence Research Organizations and other science and technology institutions - Ocean Research and Development - Role and Functions
Advancements in the fields of I.T., Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology ‐ Mobile Communication - Remote sensing and its benefits
Health and hygiene ‐ Human diseases - Prevention and remedies ‐ Communicable diseases and non‐communicable diseases - Genetic Engineering - Organ transplantation - Stem cell Technology - Medical Tourism - Advancements in Horticulture & Agricultur
Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology
Latest inventions in science & technology
- Tamil Society, Culture and Heritage
Tamil Society : Origin and expansion
Art and Culture : Literature, Music, Film, Drama, Architecture, Sculpture, Paintings and Folk Arts
Socio - economic history of Tamil Nadu from Sangam age to till date
Growth of Rationalist, Dravidian movements in Tamil Nadu - Their role in the socio – economic development of Tamil Nadu
Social and cultural life of contemporary Tamils : Caste, Religion, Women, Politics, Education, Economy, Trade and relationship with other countries
Tamil and other Disciplines: Mass Media, Computer etc
Paper III
- Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
Location - Physical features - Major Rivers - Weather & Climate - Monsoon, Rainfall ‐ Natural resources:- Soil, Water, Forest, Minerals and Wild life - Agricultural pattern – Livestock - Fisheries - Industries; Major industries - Growth and Development - Social- Cultural geography - Population : Growth, Density and Distribution - Racial, linguistic and major tribes
Oceanography - Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal
Basics of Geospatial Technology: Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Map: Geographical landmarks - India and its neighbours
- Environment, Bio Diversity and Disaster Management
Ecology - Structure and function of Ecosystem – Ecological succession - Biodiversity conservation: Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India – Biodiversity : Significance and Threats – In situ and Ex situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Environmental Pollution and Management - Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution and control strategies – Solid and Hazardous waste management - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance – Environmental Auditing
Climate Change - Global Environmental Issues and Management – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu and India – Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario - Natural calamities and Disaster Management – Environmental Health and Sanitation.
- Indian Economy - Current economic trends and impact of global economy on India
Features of Indian Economy – Demographical profile of India – National Income – Capital formation - NEP (New Economic Policy) – NITI AYOG – National Development Council
Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land reforms – New Agricultural Strategy – Green Revolution – Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security– Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural credit & indebtness – WTO & Agriculture
Industry - Growth ‐ Policy – Role of public sector and disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs. – MSMEs. – Make in India
Infrastructure in India – Transport System - Energy – Power – Communication - Social Infrastructure - Science & Technology - R&D
Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs. - Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI & Autonomy
Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of taxation – GST – Public expenditure – Public debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Policy
Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA – New Welfare programmes for rural poverty – Unemployment – Inflation – Inflation targeting – Sustainable economic growth – Gender issues
India’s Foreign Trade – BOP, EX-IM Policy, FOREX Market, FDI; Globalization & its impact – Global economic crisis & impact on Indian economy
International Agencies – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank - BRICS - SAARC – ASEAN
Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s economic growth – Demographic profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Industry & entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems – Social Infrastructure – SHGs. & Rural Women empowerment – Rural poverty & unemployment – Environmental issues – Regional economic disparities – Local Government - Recent government welfare programmes.
