TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2022: 161 ASO & Assistant Posts - Apply Online

TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2022 is LIVE! The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially announced the TNPSC Group 5 recruitment, opening applications for 161 vacancies. These positions include Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Assistant within the Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service, part of Group-5A Services. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the Commission's official website at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The deadline for TNPSC Group 5 online registration is September 21, 2022. Comprehensive details regarding the TNPSC Group 5 Recruitment, covering the selection process, salary structure, eligibility criteria, application fees, and more, are provided in the article below.  

TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2022 PDF

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has published the detailed TNPSC Group 5 notification PDF (Advt No. 21/2022) for the recruitment of 161 ASO and Assistant posts. TNPSC released the Group 5 Notification 2022 on its official website, www.tnpsc.gov.in, on August 23, 2022. Interested candidates are encouraged to download the official TNPSC Group 5 Notification 2022 PDF using the link provided below.  

TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2022 PDF - Download Here

TNPSC Group 5 Notification 2022- Overview

Candidates can find all essential details for the TNPSC Group 5 Recruitment 2022. The key information for this year's recruitment, as per the official TNPSC Group 5 notification 2022, is summarized in the table below. Please review the important TNPSC Group 5 details carefully.

TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2022- Overview
Name of the Commission	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Name of the Examination	Group 5 (குரூப் 5) (Group-5 Services)
Advt No.	21/2022
Number of Vacancies	161
Category	Govt Jobs
Name of the Post	Assistant Section Officer (ASO)/ Assistant
Application Mode	Online Only
Online Registration	23rd August to 21st September 2022
Salary	ASO- Rs.36400- 134200 Assistant- Rs.20000- 73700
Selection Process	Written Examination
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Official Website	www.tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group 5A 2022- Important Dates

The online application window for the TNPSC Group 5 Exam 2022, covering ASO and Assistant positions, is open from August 23 to September 21, 2022, as stated in the official TNPSC Group 5 Notification 2022. The Group 5 A examination is scheduled for December 18, 2022. Paper 1 will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and Paper II from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Be sure to note the TNPSC Group 5 important dates to stay updated.  

TNSPC Group 5 Recruitment 2022- Important Dates
TNPSC Group 5 Events	Dates
TNPSC Group 5 Notification 2022	23rd August 2022
TNPSC Group 5 Online Registration Starts	23rd August 2022
Last Date to Apply	21st September 2022 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to Pay the Application Fee	22nd August 2022
Correction Window	26th to 28th September 2022
TNPSC Group 5 Hall Ticket 2022	November 2022
TNPSC Group 5 Exam Date 2022	18th December 2022

TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2022

TNPSC Group 5 Vacancy 2022 details have been released by TNPSC alongside its notification on August 23, 2022. For the fiscal year 2022-23, TNPSC has announced a total of 161 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer and Assistant posts. The post-wise breakdown of TNPSC Group 5 Vacancies for 2022 is presented in the table below.  

TNPSC Group 5 & 5A Vacancy 2022 (குரூப் 5 & 5A)
Post Code	Group 1 Posts	Vacancy
3235	Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department)	74
3236	Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Finance Department)	29
1651	Assistant in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department)	49
3237	Assistant in Secretariat (Finance Department)	09
Total Vacancies		161

TNPSC Group 5 Apply Online 2022 

TNPSC commenced accepting online applications from eligible candidates on August 23, 2022, coinciding with the release of the detailed TNPSC Group 5 Notification. The online application portal will remain open until September 21, 2022. Candidates are strongly advised to complete their TNPSC Group 5 online application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute issues. The direct link to apply online is provided below for your convenience.  

TNPSC Group 5 Apply Online 2022 Link [Click Here]

TNPSC Group 5 2022 Application Fee

Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 5A Notification should note the application fees: the registration fee is Rs. 150, and the examination fee is Rs. 100. It is advisable to apply promptly to avoid any last-minute complications. For further details, please consult the official notification and the TNPSC website.

Steps to Apply for TNPSC Group 5 & 5A Vacancies

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission - tnpsc.gov.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, locate and click on the link for 'POSTS INCLUDED IN GROUP V A SERVICES Apply Now'.

Step 3: You will be directed to a new page. Register yourself by providing all required details, and then log in to complete the application form.

Step 4: Fill in the application form accurately, upload necessary documents, and submit the application fees.

Step 5: Submit the completed TNPSC Group 5A recruitment application form.

Step 6: Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your future reference.

TNPSC Group 5A 2022 Eligibility 

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the TNPSC Group 5 A Recruitment 2022. The TNPSC Group 5A Eligibility criteria for ASO and Assistant Posts are detailed below.  

TNPSC Group 5A Education Qualification

Posts	Educational  Qualification
ASO (Other than Law and Finance Department)	Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree. Minimum five years of drafting experience in the role of Junior Assistant or Assistant, or both combined.
ASO (Finance Department)	Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics. Service of at least five years in the capacity of Assistant, including service as Junior Assistant, within the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service.
Assistant(Other than Law and Finance Department)	Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree. Service of at least three years after obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in the role of Junior Assistant or Assistant, or both combined, within the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service.
Assistant (Finance Department)	Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics. Service of at least three years in the capacity of Junior Assistant or Assistant, or both combined, within the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service.

TNPSC Group 5A Age Limit (as on 01/07/2022)

Tabulated below are the maximum age limits for candidates for each post.

Posts	Category	Maximum Age
Assistant Section Officer	Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes	40 years
	Others & Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities,  Backward Classes (Other than Backward Classes Muslims) and Backward Classes (Muslims)	35 years
Assistant	Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes	35 years
	Others & Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities,  Backward Classes (Other than Backward Classes Muslims) and Backward Classes (Muslims)	30 years

TNPSC Group 5 2022 Exam Pattern 

TNPSC Group 5 Papers 1 and 2 are each 3 hours long, with 100 questions per paper. The minimum qualifying mark for all categories is 60. Paper 1 will be exclusively in Tamil, while General English questions will be available in English.  

Parts	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration	Minimum Qualifying Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Tamil (Degree Standard)	100	100	3 hours	60	3 Hours
Paper 2	General English (Degree Standard)	100	100	3 hours

TNPSC Group 5A 2022 Syllabus

The complete syllabus for General Tamil is provided within the detailed notification. The syllabus for General English (Degree Standard) is outlined below.  

General English (Degree Standard)

Essay Writing in 300 words

1. Argumentative Essay
2. Descriptive Essay
3. Narrative Essay
4. Critical Essay
5. Expository Essay
6. Persuasive Essay

Letter Writing

1. Letter expressing demands/ needs
2. Enquiry letter
3. Order letter
4. Letter responding to Enquiries

Precis Writing

An unseen passage of approximately 200 words will be provided, requiring a summary of around 70 words.

Reading Comprehension

An unseen passage of 200 words will be presented, with questions framed according to K5 Model Barrett's Taxonomy.

1. Understanding Question
2. Appreciation Question
3. Interpretative Question
4. Analytical Question
5. Organizing Question
6. Inferential Question
7. Critical Question
8. Explanatory Question
9. Descriptive Question
10. Creative Question

Translation

(a) Tamil to English Translation: Government Orders/circulars.

(b) English to Tamil Translation: News articles / Complex sentences (5 sentences).

Hints Development

Developing hints into a coherent passage.

Notification

Drafting announcements/advertisements and composing explanations/circulars.

English Grammar

1. Active to Passive
2. Passive to Active
3. Direct to Indirect Speech
4. Indirect to Direct Speech
5. Rewrite Compound Sentences as Simple sentences
6. Rewrite Simple Sentences as Complex sentences
7. Transform the statement into a strong question
8. Transform the statement into a weak question
9. Transform an assertive sentence into a negative sentence
10. Add a suitable question tag
11. Use the homophones in meaningful sentences
12. Use the right adverb
13. Fill in the blank with the right preposition
14. Rewrite the sentence in the comparative degree
15. Rewrite the sentence in the past tense
16. Change the underlined phrase into a clause
17. Change the underlined clause into a phrase
18. Identify the pattern of the given sentence
19. Fill in the blanks with a suitable Article
20. Rewrite the sentence correcting the error

TNPSC Group 5A 2022 Salary

Selected candidates for the TNPSC Group 5 recruitment 2022 can expect a competitive salary. Post-specific salary details are provided below.

Name of the Post	Salary Details
Assistant Section Officer	Rs.36400-134200/- (Level-16)
Assistant	Rs.20000-73700/- (Level-9)