TNPSC Group 3 Mock Test, Syllabus & Pattern
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Hired under TNPSC for the post of Various.
Recruitment Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 15
- Applicants Volume: TBD
- Pay Scale / Salary: 20600 - 75900
- Eligibility Criteria: Intermediate/ Pre University Exam
- Last Date to Apply: 2022-10-13
Detailed Exam Syllabus & Criteria
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years whereas the maximum age limit is 32 years as on 01 July, 2022. As per the official notification, the upper age limit will be relaxed for the reserved category candidates as per the Govt rules.
| Post | Age Limit |
| --- | --- |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A) | |
| 18 to 32 years in general. <br> No maximum age limit for all other categories. | |
| Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies (Group 3A) | |
| 18 to 32 years in general. <br> Concessions: <br> 18 to 37 years for SC or SC (Arunthathiyars), ST, Destitute Widows of all castes, <br> 18 to 34 years for Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities, BC, and BC (Muslims). <br> 18 to 42 years for war service candidates who have undergone a course of training for nine months in one of the Cooperative Training Institutes. <br> 18 to 47 years for SC or SC (Arunthathiyars), ST war service candidates who have undergone a course of training for nine months in one of the Cooperative Training Institutes <br> 18 to 44 years for Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Backward Class Muslims) for War Service Candidates. | |
| Post | |
| Age Limit | |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A) | |
| 18 to 32 years in general. <br> No maximum age limit for all other categories. | |
| Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies (Group 3A) | |
| 18 to 32 years in general. <br> Concessions: <br> 18 to 37 years for SC or SC (Arunthathiyars), ST, Destitute Widows of all castes, <br> 18 to 34 years for Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities, BC, and BC (Muslims). <br> 18 to 42 years for war service candidates who have undergone a course of training for nine months in one of the Cooperative Training Institutes. <br> 18 to 47 years for SC or SC (Arunthathiyars), ST war service candidates who have undergone a course of training for nine months in one of the Cooperative Training Institutes <br> 18 to 44 years for Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Backward Class Muslims) for War Service Candidates. | |
| Post | |
| Age Limit | |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A) | |
| 18 to 32 years in general. <br> No maximum age limit for all other categories. | |
| Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies (Group 3A) | |
| 18 to 32 years in general. | |
Concessions:
18 to 37 years for SC or SC (Arunthathiyars), ST, Destitute Widows of all castes,
18 to 34 years for Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities, BC, and BC (Muslims).
18 to 42 years for war service candidates who have undergone a course of training for nine months in one of the Cooperative Training Institutes.
18 to 47 years for SC or SC (Arunthathiyars), ST war service candidates who have undergone a course of training for nine months in one of the Cooperative Training Institutes
18 to 44 years for Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Backward Class Muslims) for War Service Candidates.
Note:
- Candidates not belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, and BC who have five years of experience in the state or central governments were not eligible for age concession.
- No maximum age limit means the candidate can be up to 60 years old.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation | For Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Ex-Servicemen <br> SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs. | 55 years | Others | |
| 50 years | Category | Age Relaxation | |
| For Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years | For Ex-Servicemen <br> SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs. | |
| 55 years | Others | 50 years | |
| Category | Age Relaxation | For Persons with Benchmark Disability | |
| 10 years | For Ex-Servicemen <br> SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs. | 55 years | |
| Others | 50 years | Category | |
| Age Relaxation | For Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years | |
| For Ex-Servicemen <br> SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs. | 55 years | Others | |
| 50 years | | | |
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Educational Qualification
The following are the educational qualifications for various TNPSC Group 3 civil service posts as per the last recruitment pattern:
| Post | Education Qualification |
| --- | --- |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A) | Must have passed the Pre-University Or Higher Secondary Examination |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department | Intermediate Examination <br> OR <br> Pre-University Examination <br> OR <br> Degree in Commerce or Higher Diploma in Cooperative Management. <br> (For SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM, the minimum general educational qualification is S.S.L.C. or certificate of eligibility for College course of studies in the Madras, Madurai and Annamalai Universities issued by the BSE (Board of Secondary Education) or any other competent authority) |
| For Others: <br> A pass in the Intermediate Examination or a pass in the PreUniversity Examination of any University or Institutions recognised by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its financial grant. | |
| Post | |
| Education Qualification | |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A) | Must have passed the Pre-University Or Higher Secondary Examination |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department | Intermediate Examination <br> OR <br> Pre-University Examination <br> OR <br> Degree in Commerce or Higher Diploma in Cooperative Management. <br> (For SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM, the minimum general educational qualification is S.S.L.C. or certificate of eligibility for College course of studies in the Madras, Madurai and Annamalai Universities issued by the BSE (Board of Secondary Education) or any other competent authority) |
| For Others: <br> A pass in the Intermediate Examination or a pass in the PreUniversity Examination of any University or Institutions recognised by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its financial grant. | |
| Post | |
| Education Qualification | |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A) | Must have passed the Pre-University Or Higher Secondary Examination |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department | Intermediate Examination <br> OR <br> Pre-University Examination <br> OR <br> Degree in Commerce or Higher Diploma in Cooperative Management. <br> (For SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM, the minimum general educational qualification is S.S.L.C. or certificate of eligibility for College course of studies in the Madras, Madurai and Annamalai Universities issued by the BSE (Board of Secondary Education) or any other competent authority) |
| For Others: <br> A pass in the Intermediate Examination or a pass in the PreUniversity Examination of any University or Institutions recognised by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its financial grant. | |
| Post | |
| Education Qualification | |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A) | Must have passed the Pre-University Or Higher Secondary Examination |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department | Intermediate Examination <br> OR <br> Pre-University Examination <br> OR <br> Degree in Commerce or Higher Diploma in Cooperative Management. <br> (For SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM, the minimum general educational qualification is S.S.L.C. or certificate of eligibility for College course of studies in the Madras, Madurai and Annamalai Universities issued by the BSE (Board of Secondary Education) or any other competent authority) |
| For Others: | |
A pass in the Intermediate Examination or a pass in the PreUniversity Examination of any University or Institutions recognised by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its financial grant.
Preferential Qualification:
Provided that other things being equal, preference shall be given to the candidates possessing such qualifications and in such order as specified below: -
- A degree in Commerce; Or
- Higher Diploma in Co-operative Management awarded by the Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Madras or Institute of Co-operative Management, Madurai.
Note:
The qualification / higher qualification claimed to have possessed over and above the prescribed qualification for this post should have been obtained by passing the required qualification in the order of studies viz., 10th + HSC or its equivalent +U.G. degree.
Physical Fitness
Applicants selected for appointment to the said post will be required to produce a certificate of physical fitness to the Appointing Authority, at the time of joining the post in the form prescribed below:
| Name of the Post | Standard of Vision |
| --- | --- |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department | |
| Standard-III | |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department | |
| Standard-III or better | |
Linguistic Qualification
Applicants should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil.
Nationality
Candidates willing to secure the TNPSC Group 3 post must be Indian Nationals when applying for the post.
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Number of Attempts
Candidates can apply till they cross their maximum age limit as per the category and other eligibility conditions.
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TNPSC Group 3 Annual Package
The commission decides the TNPSC Group 3 salary as per the pay scale, benefits, perks, and other allowances. The annual package for the post will be around Rs. 2.4 lakhs to Rs. 9.0 lakhs.
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TNPSC Group 3 Additional Perks and Allowances
Each candidate selected for the TNPSC Group 3 position will also get a basic salary as well as a set of benefits and allowances that are appropriate to their position:
- Dearness Allowances
- House Rent Allowances
- Medical Facilities
- Employees Pension Scheme
- Traveling Allowances
- Other Allowances
TNPSC Group 3 Salary Slip
Each month, all employees who are employed by the commission will get the TNPSC Group 3 Salary Slip. The salary slip includes information on basic pay, gross and net salaries, deductions, and other benefits. This document can be used for various work-related purposes i.e. proof of employment, applying for loans, income tax benefits, etc.
TNPSC Group 3 In-Hand Salary
The TNPSC Group 3 in-hand salary is paid to the employees as per the commission’s guidelines. The selected candidates will receive a salary in the pay scale of:
| Post | Salary |
| --- | --- |
| Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies (Group 3A) | |
| Rs. 20,600 to Rs. 75,900 | |
| Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A) | |
| Rs. 20,600 to Rs. 75,900 | |
Check TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus and Exam Pattern updates now!
Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies
- Registration, General Administration & Liquidation of the Cooperative societies.
- Inspections, Audit and Supervision of Co-operative societies.
- Implementation of Plan Scheme.
- Organization and over all Development of Cooperative Societies.
Store-Keeper
- Keeping a record of sales and restocking the store accordingly.
- Managing and training store staff.
- keep stock of inventory and manage all operations in the store.
- To exercise general control over all activities in Stores Department
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TNPSC Group 3 Probation Period 2023
The selected candidates will be on probation for a certain time frame after joining the TNPSC Group 3 post. Candidates will be evaluated based on their performance and work ethics during the probationary term. They will receive a variety of benefits after the probationary term is over, including raises in the allowances that are acceptable for their position. The details for the probation period will be updated soon.
TNPSC Group 3 Career Growth and Promotion
Each candidate selected by the commission will enjoy significant career advancement, a competitive compensation package, and employment security. After getting confirmed as a permanent employee, they will be eligible to take part in internal exams for promotions based on their performance, seniority, and experience. They will be able to boost their resumes with the new experience whenever they are promoted to higher positions, which will also help them raise their standard of living.
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