TNPSC Group 3: Exam Date 2023, Notification, Syllabus

TNPSC Group 3: Exam Date 2023, Notification, Syllabus

ByShiwani Kumari  |  Updated on: Mar 31, 2023
TNPSC Group 3 is a popular exam among civil service aspirants. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the new notification for various posts in the coming days. It will contain details such as TNPSC Group 3 exam date 2023, syllabus, etc.

Conducting TNPSC Group 3 recruitment is the sole responsibility of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The last exam was held on 28th January 2023. Previously, the commission had released a new notification on 15th September 2022 for Group 3A services. Candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline can apply for TNPSC Group 3 exam. 

TNPSC Group 3 exam for 3A services is held as a written exam to recruit candidates for the post of Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in the Co-operative Department and Store-Keeper, Grade-II in (Level-10) Industries. Candidates can check out the entire information and updates, such as notification PDF, exam dates, syllabus, paper patterns, and more.

TNPSC Group 3 Notification 2023

TNPSC Group 3 notification 2023 is expected to be released soon. It is advised that the candidates check all the important details contained in the notification thoroughly to avoid missing out on any significant detail. To grab a job in the Tamil Nadu State Civil Services, candidates will have to sit for a written exam.

Based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the TNPSC Group 3 written examination, a tentative list of eligible candidates for certificate verification will be announced on the Commission’s website. After verification of the original certificates, the shortlisted candidates will be called for counselling. The notification shall have the complete details on the TNPSC Group 3 exam date 2023, vacancy, selection process, and further information.

TNPSC Group 3 Exam: Latest Updates

TNPSC Group 3 exam date 2023 will be released by Tamil Nadu State Commission on its website. The new notification is awaited by many aspirants who wish to serve in the state civil services. It is a golden opportunity for the candidates. In the last recruitment process, the exam was held in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu state only due to administrative reasons. Earlier, the exam was supposed to be held in 38 districts.

Through the TNPSC Group 3 exam, the candidates shall be appointed for the post of Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in the Co-operative Department and Store-Keeper, Grade II in (Level-10) Industries and Commerce Department.

Latest Updates:

  • 7th February 2023: TNPSC Group 3 Provisional Answer Key (2022) Out 
  • 28th January 2023: TNPSC Group 3 Exam 2022 conducted
  • 5th December 2022: Exam Centre List Ou

What is TNPSC Group 3 Exam?

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services-III exam to recruit Group 3 and Group 3A Officers for various posts such as Junior Inspector and Store Keeper in Tamil Nadu state. TNPSC Group 3 exam is divided into 2 parts i.e. written exam and interview. Candidates who score the required marks in the written test are further called for an interview and the final merit list is generated after this process.

Candidates should therefore have complete information about the exam before they start their preparation. All aspirants should first check if they are eligible for the TNPSC Group 3 recruitment or not. The other information such as the exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. should follow.

TNPSC Group 3: Overview

TNPSC Group 3 Exam Particulars

Details

Exam Name

(Group-3.A Services)

Conducting Body

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

Exam Stages

Written Exam & Interview

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Eligibility Criteria

Graduate

Language of the exam

English & Tamil

Exam Mode

Offline 

Official Website

https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/

TNPSC Group 3 Exam Date 2023

TNPSC Group 3 exam date 2023 has not been disclosed yet. The exam notification for 2023 is still awaited by all aspirants which will be followed by the release of the TNPSC Group 3 exam date. We will mention it here as soon as any information is generated by the commission.

Candidates must note that the TNPSC Group 3 exam date 2022 was 28th January 2023. This exam was held for the posts of Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department and Store-Keeper, Grade-II in (Level-10) Industries and Commerce Department posts under TNPSC Group 3A services.

TNPSC Group 3 Events

Dates

TNPSC Group 3 Notification 2023 Release Date

To be released

Commencement of Online Application

To be notified 

Application Form Last Date

To be notified  

TNPSC Group 3 Exam Date 2023

To be Notified

Group 3 Exam Date 2022

28th January 2023

TNPSC Group 3 Exam Result 2022

To be Notified

TNPSC Group 3 Vacancy 2023

The vacancies for the TNPSC Group 3 recruitment are announced along with the official notification. We can expect the notification 2023 to be released soon. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission had notified a total of a number of 15 vacancies last year for the post of Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in the Co-operative Department and Store-Keeper, Grade-II in (Level-10) Industries and Commerce Department. Candidates must note that the vacancies are likely to be increased or decreased as per the requirement of the Commission.

TNPSC Group 3 Apply Online

TNPSC Group 3 apply online date will also be released with the official notification. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the process only within the time period which will be notified by the Commission. The online application must be done carefully to avoid rejection later. The applicants must check their eligibility before filling out the form.

How to fill out TNPSC Group 3 Application Form 2023?

Candidates should be well aware of the complete process of the TNPSC Group 3 online application. In the wake of missing out on any single step can lead to disqualification. The steps to apply online for TNPSC Group 3 are as follows.

  • Visit the official website of TNPSC.
  • Go to TNPSC Group 3 section.
  • Click on the "Apply" button to start your application process.
  • Fill in all the required details (Including Name, Father Name, Mother Name, Educational Qualification, etc.) and upload your latest photo and signature.
  • Check your application preview and "Submit" to complete your registration.

TNPSC Group 3 Application Fee

TNPSC Group 3 application fee is the examination fee that all candidates need to submit while filling out the online application form. Without the payment of the application fee, no candidate will be allowed to complete the registration/application process. The rule states that candidates applying for the various posts have to pay a one-time registration fee of Rs.150 (candidates who have already completed OTR need not pay this fee). 

However, SC/ST, People with benchmark disability, and destitute widow categories are fully exempt from TNPSC Group 3 application fee.

TNPSC Group 3 Eligibility

TNPSC Group 3 eligibility is prescribed by the Commission in the notification. It is a very important aspect of the entire application process. If a candidate falls short of any kind of eligibility requirement, it can lead to the cancellation of the candidature.

TNPSC Group 3 eligibility consists of fulfilling the age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, etc. It is advised that the candidates fill out only the genuine information in their application forms. If any discrepancy is spotted later during the document verification, it will lead to the disqualification of the candidate irrespective of the scores.

TNPSC Group 3 Age Limit

Interested candidates should know that they need to follow a certain age limit criteria before they set out to fill out the online registration. The candidates need to be within the bracket of the minimum and maximum age limit. TNPSC Group 3 age limit (as of July 1st) for various posts and categories is given below. 

Post

Age limit 

Station Fire Officer (Group 3)

20 to 30 years (All the categories)

Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies (Group 3A)

18 to 30 years (For the general Category)

Age Relaxation: 18 to 35 years (For SC or SC/ST/ Destitute Widows of all castes, Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities, BC, and BC (Muslims).

18 to 40 years for war service candidates.

18 to 45 years for SC/SC (Arunthathiyars), ST war service candidates who have undergone a course of training for nine months in one of the Cooperative Training Institutes.

Assistant Supervisor of Industrial Cooperative Societies (Group 3A)

18 to 30 years (For the general category)

No maximum age limit (For other categories)

Store Keeper in the Employment and Training Department (Training Wing)  (Group 3A)

18 to 30 years (For the general category)

No maximum age limit (For other categories)

Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department 

18 to 30 years (For the general category)

No maximum age limit (For other categories)

TNPSC Group 3 Educational Qualification

TNPSC Group 3 qualification is the minimum education requirement to apply for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission exam. The general educational eligibility requirement is that candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.

Post

Education Qualification

Station Fire Officer (Group 3)

Bachelor's degree from Annamalai University OR BBA from Madurai Kamaraj University OR B.Litt of Madurai University

Minimum general educational qualification/ Pre University Course Examination / Higher Secondary Examination required for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM

Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies (Group 3A)

Candidates must have a Higher Secondary Course or Pre-University Examination or Diploma in Rural Services awarded by the National Council for Rural Higher Education with Cooperation as one of the subjects.

Candidates should also have a minimum general educational qualification in S.S.L.C. or a certificate of eligibility for College course of studies in the Madras, Madurai, and Annamalai Universities issued by the BSE 

Assistant Supervisor of Industrial Cooperative Societies, Store Keeper in the Employment and Training Department (Training Wing), Store-Keeper, Grade II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A)

For this post, candidates should have Pre-University Course Exam/ Higher Secondary Exam

TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus

TNPSC Group 3 syllabus is notified along with the official notification on the website. The syllabus for Group 3 exam is simple as it consists of just one stage of the written exam. Questions from a variety of topics are asked in different sections of the exam. TNPSC Group 3 syllabus includes General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability Test, and English/Tamil. All these subjects are divided into various sections which are mentioned below.

TNPSC Group 3 General Studies Syllabus

  • General Science
  • Current Events
  • Geography
  • History and culture of India
  • Indian polity 
  • Indian economy
  • Indian national movement

TNPSC Group 3 Aptitude & Mental Ability Test Syllabus

  • Conversion of information to data collection
  • Compilation, and presentation of data
  • Tables
  • Graphs, diagrams 
  • Analytical interpretation of data 
  • Simplification 

TNPSC Group 3 English/Tamil Syllabus

  • Match the following words
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu
  • Tamil Society (Culture and Heritage)
  • Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu

TNPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern

TNPSC Group 3 exam pattern is simple and indicates a two-stage process consisting of a 'Written Exam' and an 'Interview'. the exam pattern consists of the exam information such as the subjects/topics asked, the marking scheme and the allotted time duration. The TNPSC Group 3 exam pattern includes the scheme for the written exam. The exam will be in offline mode.

  • TNPSC Group 3 written exam shall have only three papers that will be in written format.
  • The written exam carries 300 marks and is for a duration of three hours.
  • The interview or oral test carries a weightage of 40 marks.
  • The total marks for the written exam and interview round are 340 marks.

Subject

Number of questions

Sections

General Studies

75

General Science

Current Events

Geography

History and culture of India

Indian polity 

Indian economy

Indian national movement

Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Level)

25

Conversion of information to data collection

The compilation and presentation of data

Tables

Graphs, diagrams 

Analytical interpretation of data 

Simplification 

General Tamil/General English

100

Match the following words

Synonyms & Antonyms

Prefix, Suffix

Articles, Prepositions, Question Tag, Tense, Voice, Homophones, and Reading Comprehension

Total Questions

200 

 

TNPSC Group 3 Posts & Salary Details

TNPSC Group 3 salary is different for all the posts. Candidates should be aware of the salary details for all the job positions and make a decision accordingly. It is important that the applicants check all the TNPSC group 3 posts before applying for any of them. Having complete knowledge is necessary for a recruitment process.

The TNPSC Group 3 salary and post range for all the Group 3 & 3A services are given below and are provided as per the latest notification.

Post Name

Service Name

Salary range

Station Fire Officer

Group 3

Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4200 (PB2)(PM)

Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies

Group 3A

Level 10 - Rs. 20,600 to Rs. 65,500

Assistant Supervisor of Industrial Cooperative Societies

Group 3A

Rs. 5200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2800 (PB1) (PM)

Store Keeper in the Employment and Training Department (Training Wing) 

Group 3A

Level 10 - Rs. 20,600 to Rs. 65,500

Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department

Group 3A

Level 10 - Rs. 20,600 to Rs. 65,500

TNPSC Group 3 Admit Card

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission releases the TNPSC Group 3 admit card on its website. Candidates should therefore stay alert and keep checking the website for any new updates. The admit card or hall ticket is usually available 10-15 days before the exam. Here are the steps that you can follow to download your hall ticket.

  • Visit the official website of TNPSC.
  • Click on the 'Download TNPSC Group 3 admit card' link.
  • Read the instructions mentioned on the screen carefully and click on the ‘Yes’ button.
  • Enter the Registration ID or Roll Number followed by the Date of Birth of the candidate. 
  • Enter the captcha in the given blank field and click on the submit button.
  • The final step is to download the TNPSC Group 3 admit card.

TNPSC Group 3 Result

The result for the TNPSC Group 3 exam 2022 which was held on 28th January 2023 is still awaited and will be released in a few days. The provisional answer key was released in the month of February. These are the steps to check your result from the official website once the results are announced.

  • Go to the TNPSC website.
  • On the right side to the top, you will see a Result option. Click on it.
  •  In the results section, search “TNPSC Group 3 Result 2022.”
  • The page will ask you for your registration number and date of birth.
  • Your TNPSC group 3 result will be displayed in front of you.
  • Click on the download option.

FAQs on TNPSC Group 3 Exam 2023

  • TNPSC Group 3 is a state-level exam conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission every year to recruit Group 3 and Group 3A officers for various posts through a competitive exam. TNPSC Group 3 selection is made through a written and interview process.

  • TNPSC Group 3 exam date will be announced with the release of the official notification. The Group 3 notification 2023 is expected to be out soon. The written exam under the 2022 recruitment was recently held on 28th January 2023, the result of which is still awaited.

  • TNPSC Group 3 notification will be released soon on the official website for the post of Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department and Store-Keeper, Grade-II in (Level-10) Industries and Commerce Department, along with the application form and other relevant details of the exam.

  • The syllabus of the TNPSC Group 3 exam 2023 has not been released yet by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The last year's syllabus consists of three major subjects i.e, General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Level), and General Tamil/English.

  • Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission decides the TNPSC Group 3 eligibility which is specified in the notification. Aspirants are required to fulfill the age limit, qualification, and nationality to grab the various posts of Group 3 officers. Candidates must also note that each post has different educational qualifications and age limits for each post.

  • There is a step-by-step process to fill out the online application form. To apply online for TNPSC Group 3, you would be required to first visit the official website of TNPSC. 

    • Click on the registration tab that appears on the homepage of the official website. 
    • Register yourself and then complete the application form. 
    • Upload all the documents as per guidelines. 
    • Pay the application fee and take a printout of the TNPSC Group 3 application form.
  • There is a slight difference between Group 3 and Group 3A exams. TNPSC Group 3 consists of a written exam and an interview, whereas Group 3A includes no interview

  • TNPSC Group 3 vacancies will be announced along with the official notification release on the official website. The last year's notification included 15 vacancies for Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in the Co-operative Department and Store-Keeper, Grade-II in (Level-10) Industries and Commerce Department posts.

  • TNPSC Group 3 admit card is released 2-3 weeks before the exam. Once the admit card is released the candidates need to download the call letter from TNPSC official website to appear for the exam. They must check that all the details mentioned in the admit card are correct or not.

  • The TNPSC Group 3 result is announced by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on its website. The result is released in two different stages, i.e. firstly, for the written exam and then for an interview, which is also the final merit list.

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