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TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE

COMMISSION
Advertisement No. 673
Notification No. 24/2023 DATED: 18.10.2023

Applications are invited from eligible candidates only through online mode
upto 16.11.2023 for direct recruitment to the post of Hostel Superintendent
cum Physical Training Officer” in Tamil Nadu Employment and Training
Subordinate Services.

Examination for this post shall be conducted in Computer Based

Test Method.
WARNING
 All recruitments by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission are purely merit
based.

 The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission hereby cautions the applicants
against touts and agents who may cheat, by making false promises of securing
jobs through unfair means.

 The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission shall not be responsible or liable for
any loss that may be caused to any applicant on account of indulging in any sort
of dealings with such unscrupulous elements.

 Applicants are solely responsible for their claims in the online application. They
cannot blame service providers like internet cafes/browsing centres/Common
Service centres for the mistakes made while applying online for recruitment.
Applicants are advised to check the filled in online application along with required
documents (see Annexure IV) before finally submitting the same.

 The applicants shall mandatorily upload the certificates / documents

(in support of all the claims made / details furnished in the online
application) at the time of submission of online application itself. It
shall be ensured by the applicants that the online application shall not
be submitted without uploading the required certificates.
 Applicants are directed to read all the information / instructions /
guidelines given in this notification and the Commission’s “Instructions
to applicants” before applying for this recruitment. Clarification if any
required, may be obtained over phone and email well ahead of the last
date for submission of online application. Candidates should follow the
instructions given in the online application also.
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1. ONE TIME REGISTRATION:

It is mandatory for applicants to register their basic particulars through one-
time online registration system on payment of Rs.150/- (Rupees One Hundred and
Fifty only) towards registration fee and then they should apply online for this
recruitment. [The one-time registration will be valid for five years from the date of
registration. Thereafter, the registration should be renewed by paying the
prescribed fee] One Time Registration will not be considered as an application for
any post. For further details refer para 2 of the “Commission’s Instructions to
Applicants”.

2. DETAILS OF VACANCIES:

No. of
Name of the Post Name of the Service Scale of pay
vacancies
Tamil Nadu
Hostel Superintendent
Employment and Rs.35,400-
cum Physical Training
Training Subordinate 18 1,30,400
Officer
Service (Level-11)
(Post Code: 1731)
(Service Code: 028)
Note:
Unless and otherwise specified, the number of vacancies notified is approximate and is
liable to modification as indicated in para 11-A of ‘Instructions to Applicants’.

3. DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES:

The rule of reservation of appointments is applicable for this recruitment.

Current vacancy - 18
MBC/DC (PSTM)
BC (W) (PSTM)
BC (G) (PSTM)
GT (G)(PSTM)

MBC/DC (W)
MBC/DC (G)

ST (PSTM)
SC (EX)
(PSTM)
GT (W)

BC (W)

SC (W)
GT (G)

BC (G)

SC (G)

TOTAL

2 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 18

Abbreviation:- GT-General Turn; BC(OBCM)–Backward Classes (other than

Backward Class Muslim); MBC/DC-Most Backward Classes / Denotified
Communities; SCs–Scheduled Castes; STs–Scheduled Tribes; G-General;
W-Women; EX-Ex-servicemen., PSTM- Persons Studied in Tamil Medium.
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4. IMPORTANT DATES AND TIME:

Date of Notification 18.10.2023
Last date for submission of online application 16.11.2023
Application Correction Window Period From
21.11.2023 - 12.01 a.m.
To
23.11.2023 - 11.59 p.m.
DATE OF EXAMINATION (COMPUTER BASED TEST)
PAPER–I: (Subject Paper) 21.01.2024
(Diploma standard) 09.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
PAPER – II:
PART A:Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) 21.01.2024
and 02.30 p.m. to 05.30 p.m.
PART B : General Studies (SSLC Standard)
Note:
Refer Annexure-VIII of this Notification regarding tentative timeline for
the recruitment process.

5. QUALIFICATIONS:
(A)AGE LIMIT (as on 01.07.2023):
Minimum Age
Sl.
Category of Applicants Maximum Age
No.

1. SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, 18 years

BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute No maximum Age limit
Widows of All Categories
2. ‘OTHERS’ [i.e. candidates not Should not have
belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, completed 37 years.@
MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and
BCMs]
Note:
@ In G.O (Ms).No.91, Human Resources Management (S) Department,
dated 13.09.2021, the Maximum Age Limit prescribed for appointment by
direct recruitment is enhanced by 2 years.
Explanation: No maximum age limit shall mean that the applicants should not
have completed 60 years of age either on the date of notification or at the time
of selection /appointment to the post.
Note
“Others” [i.e., Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs,
BC(OBCM)s, BCMs] who have put in five years and more of service in the
State/Central Government are not eligible even if they are within the age limit.
(For further details refer to para 3(F) of “Instructions to Applicants”, Section 3(r)
of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016).
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AGE CONCESSION:

(i) For Persons with Benchmark Disability:

Persons with Benchmark Disability are eligible for age concession upto 10
years over and above the maximum age limit prescribed.
(Section 64 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service)
Act, 2016).

(ii) For Ex-servicemen (Others)

a) The maximum age limit for Ex-servicemen is 50 years.
(Section 63 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of
Service) Act, 2016 and as per G.O.(Ms)No.91, Human Resources
Management (S) Department, dated 13.09.2021)
b) The above mentioned age concession will not apply to the Ex-
servicemen applicants who have already been recruited to any class
or service or category. (Section 3(j) of the Tamil Nadu Government
Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016).

(B) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (as on 18.10.2023)

Applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification awarded
by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission:

(i) Must possess Diploma in Physical Education issued by any University or

Institutions.
(OR)
Must possess the Teachers Certificate in Physical Education (Higher Grade) and
Teaching Experience for a period of not less than one year.
AND
(ii) Must have been declared eligible for admission to the College course of Study
under the old 11 year schooling or Must have been declared eligible for admission
to the Higher Secondary Course under the present 10 year schooling.
(G.O.(Ms.)No.260, Employment Service Department, dated 17.12.1985)

i) The Diploma qualification prescribed for this post should have been obtained
by passing S.S.L.C/H.S.C or its equivalent from the recognised Institutions as
required under Section 25 of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of
Service) Act, 2016. (Results of the Examination should have been declared on
or before the date of Notification).
ii. Experience should have been obtained after passing the prescribed
Educational Qualification.
iii. The candidates those who are having higher qualification in the relevant field
without having the prescribed qualification viz. Diploma in Physical Education
are eligible to apply for direct recruitment to this post.
iv. Candidates claiming Equivalence of qualification to the prescribed
qualification should submit evidence for Equivalence of qualification in the form
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of Government Order issued on or before the date of this Notification, failing

which their application will be summarily rejected. The Government Orders
issued declaring Equivalence of prescribed qualification after the date of this
Notification will not be accepted. (Refer also to the Disclaimer annexed to this
Notification).[For further details regarding Equivalence of Qualification refer
para 9 of the ‘Instructions to Applicants]
v) With respect to the applicants should upload or submit experience certificate
as provided in Annexure-II to this notification.

(C) KNOWLEDGE IN TAMIL

Applicants should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil on the date of this
Notification.[For details refer para 10 of the Commission’s “Instructions to
Applicants”].

(D) CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

Applicants selected for appointment to the said post will be required to
produce a Certificate of Physical Fitness in the form prescribed below. The
model format is enclosed with ANNEXURE-V of the notification. The said
certificate should be submitted by the selected candidate to the appointing
authority at the time of joining to the said post.

Standard of Vision Form of Certificate of

Physical Fitness
Standard III or Better Form prescribed for
‘Executive Posts

6. (A) FEES:
a) Registration Fee: For One Time Registration (Revised
with effect from 01.03.2017 vide G.O. (Ms) No.32, Rs.150/-
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department,
dated 01.03.2017)

Note:
Applicants who have already registered in One Time Online
Registration System and within the validity period of 5 years
are exempted.
b) Examination Fee Rs.100/-

Note
The Examination fee should be paid at the time of submitting
the online application for this recruitment if they are not
eligible for the concession noted below.
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Note:
(i) Linking Aadhaar number with One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for
applicants.[For further details refer para 2B of ‘Instructions to Applicants’]
(ii) One Time Registration is valid for five years from the date of registration. After
completion of five years, the applicant must renew the One Time Registration
by paying the fee prescribed. An applicant should make an online application
separately for each and every examination for which he intends to
appear.[Refer para 2Cof ‘Instructions to Applicants’].

(B) EXAMINATION FEE CONCESSIONS:

Category Concession
(i) Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Caste
(Arunthathiyars) / Scheduled Tribes /
Full Exemption
Destitute Widow / Persons with
Benchmark Disability
(ii) Most Backward Classes / Denotified
Communities / Backward Classes (other
Three Free Chances
than Muslim) / Backward Classes
(Muslim)
iii) Ex-Servicemen Two Free Chances
Note:
(i)
The total number of free chances availed, will be calculated on the basis of
claims made in previous applications.
(ii) The number of free chances availed by the applicant will be verified by the
Commission at any stage of the selection process.
(iii) In case an applicant who makes a false claim for exemption from payment
of application fee by suppressing information regarding his previous
application(s) his candidature shall be rejected after due process and he
shall be debarred for a period of one year from appearing for examinations
and selections conducted by the Commission.
(iv) Applicants are directed to carefully choose the options ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ regarding
availing the fee concession.
(v) Applicants are advised in their own interest, to keep an account of the
number of times fee concession availed, irrespective of the information
displayed in the <Application History> of the applicant dashboard.
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(vi) An application (irrespective of the post applied for) claiming fee concession
will operate to exclude one chance from the number of free chances allowed.
(vii) Applicants who have availed the maximum number of free chances
permitted / applicants who do not wish to avail of the fee concession /
applicants who are not eligible for fee concession, shall choose the option
‘No’ against the query regarding fee concession. Such applicants shall
thereafter pay the requisite fee through the prescribed mode of payment.
(viii) Failure to pay the prescribed fee in time along with the online application,
will result in the rejection of application after due process. (For further
details regarding examination fee concessions refer to Para 6 of ‘Instructions
to Applicants’).
7. MODE OF PAYMENT OF EXAMINATION FEE:

 CBT Examination fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One hundred only), is payable by

online mode through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card on or before the
last date of submission of online application by choosing the option in the
online application.
 Applicants have to pay the service charges also as applicable.
 Applicants can avail exemption from paying examination fee as per eligibility
criteria.
 Offline mode of payment in the form of Demand Draft / Postal Order
etc. will not be accepted and the applications of candidates with such
modes of payment will be summarily rejected after due process.
(For further details regarding the Examination fee, refer para. 2(J)of
“Instructions to Applicants”).
8. CONCESSIONS:

(i) Concessions in the matter of age and/or examination fees allowed to SCs,
SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs(OBCM), BCMs, Destitute Widows and Ex-
Servicemen are given in para‘s3D, 5 and 6 of the 'Instructions to Applicants'.
(ii) Persons claiming concessions referred to above have to produce evidence
for such claims when called for, otherwise their application will be rejected
after due process.
Note:
In all cases, an Ex-Serviceman once recruited to a post in any class
or service or category, cannot claim the concession of being called an
Ex-Serviceman for his further recruitment.[Section 3(j) of the Tamil Nadu
Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016].
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9. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: OBJECTIVE TYPE (CBT METHOD):

Minimum qualifying marks for

selection
SCs, SC(A)s,
Subject Maximum
Duration STs,
(CBT Method) marks
MBCs/DCs Others
BC(OBCM)s &
BCMs
i. Paper –I (Subject Paper)
(Diploma Standard)
3 3 Hours 300
(200 Questions)
Physical Education (Code No. 354)
ii. Paper - II (Objective Type) 150
Part-A Note:
Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Std) Minimum
(100 questions/150 marks) qualifying
marks – 60
marks (40%
of 150)
Marks 135
secured in 180
Part-A of
Paper-II will
not be taken
3 Hours
into account
for ranking.
Part-B
(General Studies) (100 questions)
(150 marks) (Code No:003)
General studies (SSLC standard) – 75 150
questions and
Aptitude and mental ability test (SSLC
standard) - 25 questions
Total 450

Note:-
a) Answer sheets of Paper-I and Part B of Paper II of the candidates will
be evaluated, only if the candidates secure minimum qualifying
marks in Part-A of Paper-II.
b) Marks secured in Paper-I and Part-B of Paper-II will only be
considered for ranking.
c) The questions in Subject Paper–I and questions for Part–B of
Paper-II will be set both in English and Tamil.
d) The candidate should appear for all the papers in the CBT Method
examination for his / her answers to be evaluated and in case the
candidate absents himself / herself for any of the papers, the papers
attended will not be evaluated.
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e) If answers of a candidate for one paper is declared deemed not fit for
valuation, the answers of the candidate for the remaining papers will
not be evaluated.
f) As per the orders issued in G.O. (Ms). No.49, Human Resources
Management (M) Department, dated 23.05.2022, the differently
abled candidates can avail exemption from writing Part-A in Paper-II
(Objective Type) (Tamil Eligibility Test). Such candidates have to
furnish the required details in the online application without fail.
Subsequent claim will receive no attention. The candidates need to
upload Disability Certificate as prescribed in
G.O. (Ms) No. 08, Welfare of Differently Abled Persons (DAP-3.2)
Department dated 21.09.2021. Model format enclosed with
Annexure–VI of this notification.
Instructions to the candidates who are claiming exemption for
Tamil Eligibility Test:
i. As per the orders issued in G.O. (Ms.) No.49, Human Resource
Management (M) Department, dated 23.05.2022, read along with
G.O. Ms.No.8, Welfare of Differently Abled Persons (DAP 3.2)
Department, dated 21.09.2021, the differently-abled candidates who
are even below the 40% of disability can also avail the exemptions
from writing Tamil Eligibility Test i.e., Part-A in Paper-II of
examination if they have claimed such exemptions in their online
application.
ii. The candidates who have been exempted to write Tamil Eligibility
Test shall be allowed to write only General Studies Paper i.e. Part-B
in Paper-II.
iii. Part-A of Paper-II Tamil Eligibility Test shall contain 100 questions
from 1 to100. Part-B of Paper-II the General Studies paper contains
100 questions from101 to 200 and time duration to write each part
of the said examination shall be given 1 Hour and 30 minutes.
iv. All the exempted candidates with disability who have physical
limitation with regard to writing, including that of speed and not
availing the services of a scribe shall also be allowed compensatory
time of a minimum of thirty minutes for an examination of one and
a half hours (1 Hour and 30 minutes.) duration in the General
Studies paper as per G.O.Ms.No.8, Welfare of Differently Abled
Persons (DAP 3.2) Department, dated 21.09.2021.
v. The said exempted candidates must also enter into the examination
hall in the A.N. session half an hour before the commencement of
examination hall.
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vi. In the case of OMR method of examination, they shall be allowed to

write the examination from 2.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M., and in the case
of CBT method, they shall be allowed to write the examination from
2.30 P.M. to 4.30 P.M. All the candidates are permitted to leave the
examination hall only after the closure of examination even though
they are exempted to write Tamil Eligibility Test.
vii. The disability certificate as prescribed in the Appendix to G.O. (Ms)
No. 8, Welfare of Differently Abled Persons (DAP 3.2) Department,
dated 21.09.2021, should be obtained from the competent authority
(viz. Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent
/Notified Medical Authority of a Government Health Care Institution)
and it has to be produced / uploaded along with the online
application failing which, the application of the candidate (who
claims exemption from Tamil Eligibility Test) will be rejected after
due process.
viii. The exemption from Tamil Eligibility Test, Compensatory time and
scribe will be provided only if the candidates have made such claims
in their online application and uploaded the Medical Certificate as
prescribed in Appendix to the G.O. (Ms.) No. 8, Welfare of Differently
Abled Persons (DAP 3.2) Department, dated 21.09.2021.
g) Refer para 17 of “Instructions to Applicants” in regard to instructions to
be followed while appearing for competitive examinations conducted by
the Commission.
h) The syllabus is available in Annexure-III to this Notification and also
available in the Commission’s website www.tnpsc.gov.in.

i) Instructions to candidates appearing for Computer Based Test (CBT)

 The candidate has to appear for the examination where he has been allotted
to the examination. Change of centre or venue is not permitted. He has to
carry the Hall Ticket (Admission Card) and same has to be produced at the
examination venue. Each candidate will be assigned a Computer to take up
the examination. Candidates will be provided with a user name and password
to login the system. Necessary instructions will be displayed on screen. Kindly
read all the instructions carefully.
 Candidates are not permitted to carry any electronic and / or communication
device into the examination hall. They are advised not to bring the electronic
gadgets with them.
 Computer Based online Test (CBT) is similar to paper pen shading test.
 In Computer Based online Test, questions with five options each will be
displayed in the computer screen.
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 Candidate can use only the mouse to select the correct answers and proceed
with answering the questions.
 Candidates will be provided with a paper for doing rough work. After closure
of the examination, rough sheet will be collected.
 Candidates have to click the best answer to the question. Candidates can
proceed to the next question by clicking next button. Or previous question by
clicking previous button.
 Candidates can review any question and the answers, and the answers can
be changed at any time before the closure of examination. They can skip the
questions also, if they desire so.
 The Question and optional answers will be shuffled randomly and displayed to
the candidate.
 Candidate can submit their answers at any time during the examination.
 Once the answers are submitted, the candidates have no option to proceed
further.
 If the candidate fails to submit their answers, the system will automatically
submit the answers to the server, at the closure of the examination.
 No computer knowledge is required to take up the Computer Based online
Test. Knowledge in Mouse operation would suffice to take up the Computer
Based online Test.
 The question and answers can be zoomed to the required level for the
candidates with visual impairment. Candidates have to sign the attendance
sheet and affix thumb impression for verification of his/her identity. All the
activities of the candidates with the mouse will be recorded in the server and
a log file will be created for future reference. The Examination Hall will be
under camera surveillance. To acquaint with the operation of Mouse and the
CBT, the candidates can take up the mock test available in the Commissions
website (www.tnpsc.gov.in) and they can practice the usage of mouse in the
mock test. Mock test is similar to the CBT to be held on the day of
examination. In the Mock test, all the steps are given similar to the CBT.
Candidate can practice the mock test as many times as he/she likes.
 Answer sheet answered other than the subject mentioned by the candidate in
the online application /specified in the Hall Ticket will be invalidated.
 Additional instruction for Computer Based Test (CBT) is provided at
Annexure VII
10. CENTRES FOR EXAMINATION:
The CBT Examination for the post will be held at 3 district centres only.
Sl.No. Name of the Centres Centre Code
1. Chennai 0101
2. Coimbatore 0201
3. Madurai 1001
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Note:
1. Applicants should choose any two of the above centres for writing the
examination. Applicants will be allotted a venue in one of these two
centres. However, applicants with benchmark disability (differently abled
applicants), shall be permitted to choose only one district centre. (for
further details refer para 2-Q of Instructions to Applicants).
2. Request for change of examination centre will not be permitted (For
further details refer para 17(A)(ii) of “Instructions to Applicants”)
3. The Commission reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of
examination centres and to re-allot the applicants accordingly.
4. Applicants should appear for the CBT examinations / certificate
verification at their own expenses.

11. SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Selection will be made in single stage, based on the marks obtained by
the applicants in the written examination and subject to the rule of
reservation of appointments.A tentative list of eligible candidates for
certificate verification will be announced in the Commission’s website.After
verification of the original certificates the eligible candidates will be
summoned for final selection.
The applicant who has not appeared for any of the subjects in the CBT
examination will not be considered for selection, even if he/she secures the
minimum qualifying marks for selection.(For further details refer to para
18(C) of the ‘Instructions to Applicants’).
Note:
12. (A) EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
Candidates who are in the service of the Indian Union or a State in India or in
the employment of Local Bodies or Universities or Quasi Government
Organisations or Public Sector Units constituted under the authority of the
Government of India or of a State in India, whether in regular service or in
temporary service must inform the Commission of such fact, at the time of
applying. Suppression of the fact of employment by candidates shall result in
rejection of candidature after due process. Candidates should produce No
Objection Certificate when called for.[For further details refer para. 14 (P) of
“Instructions to Applicants’]
(B) DECLARATION REGARDING CRIMINAL CASES (OR) DISCIPLINARY
CASES:
(i) Candidates who have declared pending criminal or disciplinary cases in
their online application, must upload the copy of First Information Report
(FIR) or memorandum of charges / show cause notice, as the case may be.
Failure to upload such papers along with online application, shall result in
rejection of candidature after due process.
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(ii) Candidates who have declared conviction in criminal cases or punishment

in disciplinary cases, in their online application, must upload the relevant
court orders and/or release orders or memorandum of proceedings, as the
case may be, along with online application. Failure to upload such papers,
shall result in rejection of candidature after due process.
(iii) In case of any criminal case is filed / disciplinary action is taken against or
conviction / punishment is imposed on a candidate after submission of the
on-line application at any stage of the recruitment process before the
completion of entire selection process such candidates should report this
fact to the Commission in the next immediate stage. Failure to comply with
these instructions shall result in rejection of candidature after due process
and debarment for a period of one year.[Para. 14 (S) & 2W of “Instructions
to Applicants’] Any violation of instruction therein will result in rejection of
application and forfeiture of his/her candidature after due process.

13. GENERAL INFORMATION:

(A) The rule of reservation of appointments is applicable to this

recruitment.
As per Sections 26 and 27(c) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants
(Conditions of Service) Act, 2016, reservation of appointment to “Destitute
Widows” will not apply to this recruitment.
Persons with Benchmark Disability
As per G.O.(Ms) No.51, Welfare of Differently Abled Persons (DAP.3.2)
Department, dated 26.12.2017, the post is identified as suitable for 4%
reservation to Differently Abled Persons (all categories). However the
exemption for the persons with Visually Impairment in the appointment for
this post, as per G.O.(3D) No.11, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (P2)
Department, dated 28.07.2023.

Persons with Benchmark Disability should submit / upload a copy of

Disability Certificate obtained from the competent authority [in the format
as prescribed in Forms V, VI & VII, in the Government of India Rights of
Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 as specified in G.O(Ms)No.28, Welfare
of Differently Abled Persons (DAP 3.1) Department, dated 27.07.2018]. (For
Further details refer Para 14 (M) of “Instructions to Applicants‟).
(B) Persons Studied in Tamil Medium

(i) As per Section 2(d) of the Tamil Nadu Appointment on preferential

basis in the services under the State of Persons Studied in Tamil
Medium Act, 2010, as amended by Act 35 of 2020, Person studied
in Tamil medium means a person who has studied through
Tamil medium of instruction upto the educational qualification
prescribed for direct recruitment in the rules or regulations or
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orders applicable to any appointment in the services under the

State.
(ii) Candidates claiming to be Persons studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM)
must upload / produce evidence for the same in the form of SSLC,
HSC, Transfer Certificate, Provisional Certificate, Convocation
Certificate, Degree Certificate, PG Degree Certificate, Mark Sheets,
Certificate from the Board or University or from the Institution, as
the case may be, with a recording that he/she had studied the entire
duration of the respective course(s) through Tamil Medium of
instruction.

(iii) Candidates must upload / produce documents as evidence of having

studied in the Tamil Medium, all educational qualification upto the
educational qualification prescribed.
Example:
If the prescribed educational qualification is Diploma, then the
candidate should have studied from the First Standard to SSLC
OR Higher Secondary Course and Diploma through Tamil
Medium of instruction. (Refer para 14 (R) of Instructions to
Applicants).

(iv) If no such document as evidence for ‘PSTM’ is available, a certificate

from the Principal/Head Master / District Educational Officer / Chief
Educational Officer / District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer/ Controller
of Examinations / Head / Director of Educational Institution / Director
/ Joint Director of Technical Education / Registrar of Universities, as
the case may be, in the prescribed format must be uploaded at time
of submission of online application for each and every educational
qualification up to the educational qualification prescribed.
(v) Failure to upload / produce such documents at time of submission of
online application as evidence for ‘Persons Studied in Tamil Medium’
for all educational qualification up to the educational qualification
prescribed, shall result in the rejection of candidature after due
process.
(vi) Documents uploaded at time of submission of online application as
proof of having studied in Tamil medium, for the partial duration of
any course / private appearance at any examination, shall not be
accepted and shall result in the rejection of candidature after due
process.(For further details refer to para. 14 (R) of 2 (w) of the
“Instructions to Applicants”).
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(C) The selection for appointment to the post is purely provisional subject
to the final orders in the Writ Petitions, if any, pending on the files of
the Hon’ble High Court of Madras and Madurai Bench of Madras High
Court.

(D) If no qualified and suitable women applicants are available for

selection against the vacancies reserved for them, those vacancies
will be filled by male applicants belonging to the respective communal
categories.[Section 26(5) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants
(Conditions of Service) Act, 2016].

(E) Wherever vacancies are reserved for Arunthathiyars on preferential

basis, even after filling the vacancies reserved for SC
(Arunthathiyars) on preferential basis, if more number of qualified
Arunthathiyars are available, they shall be entitled to compete with
the Scheduled Castes other than Arunthathiyars in the inter-se-
merit among them and if any posts reserved for Arunthathiyars
remain unfilled for want of adequate number of qualified applicants,
it shall be filled by Scheduled Castes other than Arunthathiyars.
[Section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of
Service) Act, 2016].
(F) Evidence for all the claims made in the online application should be
uploaded / submitted in time when documents are called for. Any
subsequent claim made after submission of online application will not
be entertained. Failure to upload/ submit the documents within the
stipulated time limit will entail rejection of application after due
process.
(G) Suppression of following material information in the online application
regarding (i) free chances availed (ii) Employment in the Service of
the Indian Union or a State in India or in the employment of Local
Bodies or University or Quasi Government Organization or Public
Sector units constituted under the authority of the Government of
India or of a State in India in regular service or temporary service (iii)
Wilful suppression of criminal cases / disciplinary action pending /
punishments if any, against the applicant (iv) violation of undertaking
given by the applicant in the online application etc., may invite
suitable penal action including debarment for a specific period as
decided by the Commission for various recruitments/ selections
conducted by the Commission, besides rejection of application after
due process.
(H) Correct and true information regarding arrest, convictions, criminal or
any disciplinary proceedings initiated / pending or finalised,
debarment / disqualification by any recruiting agency, if any, should
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also be furnished to the Commission at the time of application. The

details thereof, i.e. originals of the judgement / order / G.O. dropping
further action in the departmental proceedings or any document that
may prove the suitability of such applicants for appointment in such
cases must be produced at the stage / time of certificate verification
without fail. All such events that occur after the submission of
application and till the date of his / her selection and appointment
shall be reported to the Commission forthwith. Failure to report on
the part of the applicant will be considered as suppression of material
information and will attract suitable penal action.
[For further details refer para 12 of the “Instructions to applicants”]
(I) Incomplete applications and applications containing wrong claims or
incorrect particulars relating to category of reservation / eligibility /
age /gender / communal category / educational qualification /
medium of instruction / physical qualification / other basic
qualifications and other basic eligibility criteria will be summarily
rejected after due process.
(J) One Time Registration is not an application for any post / recruitment.
Though the details/particulars have already been furnished by the
applicants under One Time Registration system, the claims made in
the online application for this recruitment alone will be taken into
consideration. The Commission will not be responsible for any
consequences arising out of furnishing of incorrect and incomplete
details in the application or omission to provide the required details
in the application for this recruitment.

(K) DETERMINATION OF COMMUNITY FOR TRANSGENDER:

(i) The Transgender candidates, who do not possess any community
certificate may choose to be considered under Most Backward
Classes as per G.O. (Ms) No.28, Backward Classes, Most
Backward Class and Minorities Welfare Department, dated
06.04.2015 or under ‘Others’.
(ii) The Transgender candidates who belong to Scheduled Caste/
Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) / Scheduled Tribe communities
and possess community certificate as such, shall be considered
as per their respective community.

(iii) The Transgender candidates who belong to the communities

other than Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) /
Scheduled Tribe and possess community certificate as such are
permitted to choose to be considered as belonging to their own
community or as Most Backward Class whichever is advantageous
to them, at the time of One Time Registration itself. Once the
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individual opts to be considered as a particular community, it shall

be crystallized and this option shall not be changed in future.
{Refer G.O.(Ms.) No.90, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal
Programme [SW8(2)] Department, dated 22.12.2017 and Para.
14 (F) (vi–xi) of “Instructions to Applicants”}

(L) RESERVATION IN EMPLOYMENT FOR TRANSGENDER:

(i) The Transgender candidates who identify themselves as ‘Female’
shall be considered against both 30% reservation for women as
well as 70% reservation for the General category (both Men &
Women).
(ii) The Transgender candidates, who identify themselves as ‘Male’ or
‘Transgender’, shall be considered against the 70 % reservation
for General category (both Men & Women).
(iii) The above concessions shall be granted subject to production of
certificate identifying them as Transgender or Transgender (Male)
or Transgender (Female), as the case may be, issued by the Tamil
Nadu Transgender Welfare Board (TNTGWB).”

14. OTHER IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

(a) Applicants should ensure their eligibility for the examination. Before
applying for / appearing for the examination, the applicants should ensure
their eligibility for such examination and that they fulfil all the conditions in
regard to age, educational qualifications, number of chances for fee
concession, etc., as prescribed by the Commission’s notification. Their
admission to all stages of the examination will be purely provisional,
subject to their satisfying the eligibility conditions. Mere admission to the
written examination / certificate verification / oral test / counselling or
inclusion of name in the selection list will not confer on the candidates any
right to appointment. The candidature is therefore, provisional at all stages
and the Commission reserves the right to reject candidature at any stage,
after due process even after selection has been made, if a wrong claim or
violation of rules or instructions is confirmed.[Refer Para. 11 (B) (C) and
(D) of “Instructions to Applicants’].

(b) The memorandum of admission (hall ticket) for eligible applicants will be
made available in the Commission’s website www.tnpscexams.in/
www.tnpsc.gov.infor downloading by applicants. The memorandum of
admission will not be sent by post. The applicants must comply with each
and every instruction given in the memorandum of admission.
[Refer in Note (g) under Para 2(V) of “Instructions to applicants”]
(c) ONLINE CORRESPONDENCE :Applicants requiring clarification, can
contact the office of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission in person
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or over the Toll-Free No.1800 419 0958 on all working days between
10.00 A.M and 5.45 P.M. Queries relating to One Time Registration/ online
application may be sent to helpdesk@tnpscexams.in.Other queries maybe
sent to grievance.tnpsc@tn.gov.in[Refer in Note (h),(i),(j) under Para 2(V)
of “Instructions to applicants”]

(d) COMMUNICATION TO APPLICANTS: Individual communication

regarding the date and time of Certificate Verification, Oral Test and
Counselling (as applicable) will not be sent to the applicants by post. The
details will be made available on the Commission’s website. Applicants
will be informed of the above fact only through SMS and e-mail and
they should watch the Commission’s website in this regard.
Commission is not responsible for non-delivery of SMS/e-mail due
to any reasons.
(e) During the process of recruitment from Notification till completion
of selection process, No information / clarification on the selection
particulars / details will be furnished to any particulars /
representation including petitions received under Right to
Information Act, CM Cell Petitions, GRC would be furnished.

MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER ARTICLES BANNED:

(f) (i) Except the permitted writing material (Black ball point pen), applicants
are not allowed to bring cellular phones, electronic or any other type
of calculators, watches and rings with inbuilt memory notes, recording
devices either as a separate piece or part of something used by the
applicant such as watch or ring etc., or any other electronic devices
and non-electronic devices such as P&G design data book,
mathematical and drawing instruments, log tables, stencils of maps,
slide rules books, notes, loose sheets, rough sheets, hand bags etc.,
into the examination hall / room.
(ii) If they are found to be in possession of any such things or instruments,
they will not be allowed to write the examination further, besides
invalidation of answer paper and / or debarment. If it is considered
necessary, they will be subjected to thorough physical search including
frisking on the spot.
(iii) Applicants are advised, in their own interest, not to bring any of the
banned items including mobile phones to the venue of the
examination, as arrangements for safekeeping of the same cannot be
assured. (For further details refer Para 17-E to “Instructions to
Applicants”).

(g) Applicants applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all
the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission
at all the stages of examination for which they are admitted by the
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Commission will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the

prescribed eligibility conditions. If, on verification at any time before
or after the CBT examination /certificate verification / oral test, it
is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their
candidature for the recruitment will be summarily rejected after
due process.
(h) If any of their claims is found to be incorrect, it will lead to rejection of their
candidature after due process and suitable penal action including
debarment.
(i) UNFAIR MEANS STRICTLY PROHIBITED: No applicant shall copy from
the papers of any other applicant or permit his / her papers to be copied
or give or attempt to give or obtain or attempt to obtain irregular assistance
of any description.
(j) CONDUCT IN THE EXAMINATION HALL: No applicant should misbehave
in any manner or create a disorderly scene in the examination hall or harass
the staff employed by the Commission for the conduct of the examination.
Any such misconduct will be viewed seriously and penalised.
(k) For violation of “Instructions to Applicants” in any manner, suitable penalty
will be imposed as per Para 17-E to “Instructions to Applicants” or as
deemed fit by the Commission.
(l)
 Tentative answer keys will be hosted in the Commission’s website within 6
working days from the date of conduct of objective type examination.
Candidates can challenge the tentative answer keys of the objective type
examination through the ‘Answer Key Challenge’ window available in the
Commission’s website [Results →Answer Keys].
 Representations, if any, challenging the tentative answer keys shall be
submitted only through online mode within seven days from the date
of publication of tentative answer keys. Representations received by
post or e-mail will receive no attention.
 Detailed instructions, procedures to challenge the tentative answer keys
have been made available in the Commission’s website. Representations
made online / offline after the closure of the window will also receive no
attention.
 The challenges submitted on time, through the online mode, shall be
referred to a committee comprising of experts in each subject. The decision
on the final answer key shall be made, based on the recommendations of
the expert committee and paper evaluation shall commence thereafter.
 The Commission shall not publish the final answer key until the completion
of the entire selection process.
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 Requests from candidates for furnishing of their marks or answer paper

copy before the completion of the entire selection process, will not be
entertained by the Commission.

 After conclusion of the entire selection process, relevant particulars of all

candidates who had applied for recruitment to the post shall be made
available on the Commission’s website.[Refer Para 17(D) (iv) to (xii) of
“Instructions to Applicants”]
15. HOW TO APPLY:
(1) Applicants should apply only through online mode in the Commission’s
websites www.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.in
(2) “One Time Registration” using Aadhaar is mandatory before applying for
any post. Applicant should register only once in the One Time Registration
by paying Rs.150/- as registration fee. Successfully registered One Time
Registration is valid for five years from the date of registration. All the
applications should be submitted using the One Time Registration ID and
password registered by the applicant.
(3) To apply under One Time Registration System, applicants should have a
scanned image of their photograph, certificates specified, if any, and
signature in CD/DVD/Pen Drive to upload the same, as per the
specifications given in the guidelines for scanning and uploading of
photograph and signature.
(4) No applicant is permitted to create more than one registration ID under
One Time Registration System.
(5) Applicants should enter the Unique ID and Password to view the already
available information and update them. They shall not share the ID /
PASSWORD with any other Person or Agency.
(6) One Time Registration is not an application for any post.It is just a
collection of information from the applicants and provides a separate
dashboard to each applicant to facilitate maintenance of their own profile.
Applicants who wish to apply for this recruitment shall click “Apply” against
the recruitment notified in the Commission’s website using the same USER
ID and PASSWORD given for ONE TIME REGISTRATION.

(7) Applicants should select the name of the post for which the applicant
wishes to apply.

(8) Online applications uploaded without the photograph, signature and the
documents specified in the Annexure-IV will be rejected after due process.
(9) Online Application Correction Window:
After the last date for submission of online application, the candidates are
allowed to edit their online application during the Online Application
Correction Window period as mentioned in Para 4 of the Notification
(Important Date and Time). After the last date of Correction Window
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period, no modification is allowed in the online applications. The

applications will be processed as per the details finally furnished by the
candidates. It is the responsibility of the candidates and the Commission
has no liability for subsequent rejection of application caused due to
editing the details already submitted in online application. Request /
representation addressed to the Commission for modification of claims in
the online application, in any mode, will not be entertained.

(10) PRINT OPTION:

a) After submitting the application, applicants can save / print their

application in PDF format.
b) On entering user ID and password, applicants can download their
application and print, if required.
c) Applicants need not send the printout of the online application or any
other supporting documents to the Commission.[For further details
refer para 2 of “Instructions to Applicants”].

16. UPLOAD OF DOCUMENTS:

I. In respect of recruitment to this post, the applicants shall
mandatorily upload the certificates / documents (in support of all
the claims made / details furnished in the online application) at the
time of submission of online application itself. It shall be ensured
that the online application shall not be submitted by the applicants
without mandatorily uploading the required certificates.
The applicants shall have the option of verifying the uploaded
certificates through their OTR. If any of the credentials have
wrongly been uploaded or not uploaded or if any modifications are
to be done in the uploading of documents, the applicants shall be
permitted to upload / re-upload the documents till two days prior
to the date of hosting of hall tickets for this post (i.e. twelve days
prior to the date of examination (CBT Method))
Refer Annexure IV for the list of documents to be uploaded by the
Applicants. For further details refer para 2W of “Instructions to
Applicants”

II. Intimation to the Candidates: Individual Communication regarding

the Date and Time of Certificate Verification (CV) and Counselling
will not be sent to the applicants by Post, the details will be made
available in the Commission’s website. However, the Commission
provides an additional facility to the candidates by informing the
above said date and time of Certificate Verification etc., via SMS
and e-mail through their registered Mobile Number and email ID.
Candidates are directed to watch the Commission’s website
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periodically for all updates and intimations. Commission is not

responsible for failure / delay in delivery of SMS / email to the
candidates due to any reason including technical issues. Any
representation from the candidates for non-receipt of SMS or e-mail
will receive no attention.
17. LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Online application can be edited/ submitted upto 16.11.2023 11.59 p.m., after
which the link will be disabled. Online application correction window period is from
21.11.2023- 12.01 AM to 23.11.2023 -11.59 PM. The applicants are permitted to
upload/ re-upload the documents upto 08.01.2024 till 11.59 P.M, after which the
link will be disabled. (For detailed information, applicants may refer to the
“Instructions to Applicants”at the Commission’s website www.tnpsc.gov.in).

DISCLAIMER

The Government orders relating to Equivalence of qualification are available

on the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission’s website. However, if the
applicant possesses an equivalence of qualification other than one mentioned
in the Commission’s website and if Government orders to this effect have
been issued on or before the date of this notification, applicants should furnish
the details of the same while applying and should produce a copy of the
Government orders, when called for by the Tamil Nadu Public Service
Commission, failing which their application will be rejected after due process.
The Government orders regarding equivalence of qualification issued after
the date of this notification will not be considered for this recruitment”.

SECRE
Secretary
TARY
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ANNEXURE-I
The following qualification is declared as Equivalent to the prescribed
Educational Qualification mentioned in para 6(B) of the Notification.
Qualification G.O.
திருப்பதி வெங்கடேஸ்ெரா பல்கலைக் கழகத்தால் அரொலை (நிலை)எண்.252, பணியாளர்
ெழங்கப்படும் உேற்கல்வி ஆசிரியர் பட்ேயப் படிப்லப (Under மற்றும் நிருொக சீர்திருத்தத்(ஆர்) துலை,
Graduate Diploma in Physical Education) வென்லை நாள் 15.10.1998.
Y.M.C.A உேற்பயிற்சி கல்லூரியில் ெழங்கப்படும்
ொன்றிதழிற்கு (Higher grade Certificate in Physical

Education awarded by Y.M.C.A. College of Physical

Education, Chennai) இலையாைது என்றும்

வபாதுப்பணிகளில் டெலைொய்ப்பிற்காக அங்கீகரிக்கவும்
ஆலையிேப்பட்டுள்ளது.
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ANNEXURE-II
FORMAT OF EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE FOR THE POST OF HOSTEL
SUPERINTENDENT CUM PHYSICAL TRAINING OFFICER

1. Name and Address of the Institution.

:
2. Whether the said Institution is a recognized by
the Government? :

3. Registration Number of Institution if any

:
4. Name of the Employee, Employee ID with Date
of Birth :

5. Qualification possessed by the Employee on the

Date of Joining Service in the above said
:
Institution.

6. Designation and period of Experience of the

:
Employee

7. Nature of the Work/Duty performed by the

Employee (To be mentioned in brief) :

8. Whether the Employee possesses Experience : Yes / No

as laid in para 6(B) of the Notification No./2018,
dated

9. Whether Attendance Register / Attendance Rolls Yes / No

/ Pay Register, Pay Disbursement Register and
other records /available for this Employee :

10. Certificate from the Institution The above said employee is

: having experience in this
Institution as stated above. The
above particulars furnished by
us are correct

Office Seal:

Date:

Place: Signature.

Name and Designation of

the issuing Authority.
Note:
Institution which issues the certificate is cautioned that issuing of any certificate containing false
details will lead to legal / penal action on them.
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ANNEXURE-III
SYLLABUS
PAPER-I
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(DIPLOMA STANDARD)
SUBJECT CODE: 354

UNIT-I : PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Meaning of Physical Education, Physical Culture, Physical Training. Aim and Objectives of
Physical Education. Physical Education in Ancient Greece – Sparta and Athens – Ancient and
Modern Olympic Games – Asian Games. Physical Education in India – SAI, SDAT, School Level
Competitions in Tamil Nadu. School games federation of India.

UNIT-II: BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND TRAINING METHODS

Biological foundation: Growth and Development – Heredity and Environment, Muscle tone,
Athletic heart – Reciprocal innervations – Vital capacity – Chronological age –Physiological age
– mental age. Types of Muscular Contractions. Periodisation in Training. Training Load and
Components of Training Load Training methods: Types of Training - Weight training - Circuit
training - Fartlek Training -Interval Training.

UNIT-III: TESTS, MEASUREMENT, AND EVALUATION

Meaning of the terms: Test, Measurement, and Evaluation. Criteria for Evaluation: Validity,
Reliability, Objectivity. JCR Motor Fitness test, Muscular Fitness : Kraus Weber Minimum
Muscular Fitness Test, Newton Motor Ability Test, Cardio vascular test: Harvard step test, 12
minutes run/walk test. Badminton: Miller Wall Volley Test. Basketball: Johnson Basketball Test,.
Hockey: Friedel Field Hockey Test,. Volleyball: Russel Lange Volleyball Test, Brady Volleyball
Test. Football: MC-Donald Soccer Test.
UNIT-IV: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Cell structure and properties, Tissues, Organs, Axial and appendicular Skelton. Classification of
joints . Types of muscles. Blood, Composition of Blood, Blood groups, Functions of Blood.
Structure and Functions of Heart, Structure and Functions of Lungs, Structure and function of
Tongue, Teeth, and Ear. Central Nervous system- Brain - Spinal cord -Reflex action,
Autonomous Nervous system Effects of exercise on the various systems of the body: Skeletal
System, Muscular System, Circulatory System, Respiratory System.
UNIT-V: HEALTH EDUCATION, SPORTS INJURIES AND PHYSIOTHERAPY
Meaning of Health Education – Health Services and Supervision – Nutrition and Diet,
Components of Food. Infection immunity – Causes of Disease – Malaria, Small Pox, Dysentery,
Mumps, Typhoid. Sports injuries – Meaning – Importance – Treatment for hock, Poisoning,
Drowning, Bleeding, Fractures, Sprain, Strain, Dislocation, Fainting, Abrasion, Dog bite, First Aid
Box, Cuts – Kinds of Bandage, Sun stroke- General rule for burns – Snake Bite. Physiotherapy
– Definition – importance of Physiotherapy, Principles of Physiotherapy – Electro therapy – Hydro
therapy –Thermo therapy, Massage – Posture – Postural Deformities.
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UNIT-VI : SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY AND FITNESS

Meaning of Sports Psychology and its importance. Motor Learning and motor performance. Basic
consideration in Motor fitness: Body build, Mental aspects, Sense Perception: Vision,
Kinesthesis, Tactile. Emotional effects: Tension, Anxiety, Stress. Theories of learning:
Conditioned Response – Trial and Error – insightful. Theories of Play. Physical fitness, Reaction
time, Movement time, Types and Components of Physical fitness.

UNIT – VII : YOGA

Meaning and Definition of Yoga. Eight limbs of yoga: Yama – Niyama – Asana – Pranayama-
Pratyahara – Dharana – Dhyana – Samadhi. International Yoga Day. Suryanamaskar. Breathing
exercises and Asanas towards Promotion of Physical, Mental and Emotional Health.

UNIT-VIII : METHODS AND MANAGEMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Meaning and importance of methods in Physical Education- factors influencing methods.
Presentation Techniques - Class Management - Teaching aids - various methods of Teaching -
Types of Tournaments , Preparation of Fixtures for Knock out, League and Combination
Tournaments. Intramurals and Extramural. Different levels of Organization schools, Colleges and
Universities - Guiding principles of organization - Records and Registers - Construction and
maintenance of Swimming pool and Gymnasium.

UNIT-IX : RULES OF GAMES AND SPORTS

Ground making maintenance, Equipments, Duties of Officials and Rule of sports and games:
Basketball, Ball Badminton, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho,
Tennis, Table Tennis, Volleyball.

UNIT-X : TRACK AND FIELD

Layout of standard track (400 meters), Method of calculating Staggers and Arch start. Relay
zone marking for 4*100 and 4*400. Layout of Circle/Runway and sector for : Javelin, Shot-put,
Discuss, Hammer throw , Long Jump, Triple Jump and High Jump. Measurements of Standard
Athletic Equipments.

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Paper-II
Part-A
கட்ோய தமிழ்வமாழி தகுதித் டதர்விற்காை பாேத் திட்ேம்
(வகாள்குறி விைாவிற்காை தலைப்புகள்)
பத்தாம் ெகுப்பு தரம்
1. பிரித்வதழுதுதல் / டெர்த்வதழுதுதல்.
2. எதிர்ச்வொல்லை எடுத்வதழுதுதல்.
3. வபாருந்தாச் வொல்லைக் கண்ேறிதல்.
4. பிலழதிருத்தம் (i) ெந்திப்பிலழலய நீக்குதல் (ii) மரபுப்பிலழகள், ெழுவுச்
வொற்கலள நீக்குதல் / பிைவமாழிச் வொற்கலள நீக்குதல்.
5. ஆங்கிைச் வொல்லுக்கு டநராை தமிழ்ச் வொல்லை அறிதல்.
6. ஒலி மற்றும் வபாருள் டெறுபாேறிந்து ெரியாை வபாருலளயறிதல்.
7. ஒரு வபாருள் தரும் பை வொற்கள்.
8. டெர்ச்வொல்லைத் டதர்வு வெய்தல்.
9. டெர்ச்வொல்லைக் வகாடுத்து / விலைமுற்று, விலைவயச்ெம்,
விலையாைலையும் வபயர், வதாழிற்வபயலர / உருொக்கல்.
10. அகரெரிலெப்படி வொற்கலள சீர் வெய்தல்.
11. வொற்கலள ஒழுங்குப்படுத்தி வொற்வைாேராக்குதல்.
12. இரு விலைகளின் வபாருள் டெறுபாடு அறிதல்.
(எ.கா.) குவிந்து-குவித்து
13. விலேக்டகற்ை விைாலெத் டதர்ந்வதடுத்தல்.
14. எவ்ெலக ொக்கியம் எைக் கண்வேழுதுதல் - தன்விலை, பிைவிலை,
வெய்விலை, வெயப்பாட்டு விலை ொக்கியங்கலளக் கண்வேழுதுதல்.
15. உெலமயால் விளக்கப்வபறும் வபாருத்தமாை வபாருலளத்
டதர்ந்வதழுதுதல்
16. அலுெல் ொர்ந்த வொற்கள் (கலைச்வொல்)
17. விலே ெலககள்.
18. பிைவமாழிச் வொற்களுக்கு இலையாை தமிழ்ச் வொற்கலளக்
கண்ேறிதல்
(எ.கா.) டகால்டு பிஸ்கட் – தங்கக்கட்டி.
19. ஊர்ப் வபயர்களின் மரூஉலெ எழுதுக (எ.கா.) தஞ்ொவூர் – தஞ்லெ
20. நிறுத்தற் குறிகலள அறிதல்.
21. டபச்சுெழக்கு, எழுத்துெழக்கு (ொரான் – ெருகிைான்).
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22. வொற்கலள இலைத்து புதிய வொல் உருொக்கல்.

23. வபாருத்தமாை காைம் அலமத்தல்
(இைந்தகாைம், நிகழ்காைம், எதிர்காைம்).
24. ெரியாை விைாச்வொல்லைத் டதர்ந்வதடு.
25. ெரியாை இலைப்புச் வொல்
(எைடெ, ஏவைனில், ஆலகயால், அதைால், அதுடபாை).
26. அலேப்புக்குள் உள்ள வொல்லைத் தகுந்த இேத்தில் டெர்க்க.
27. இருவபாருள் தருக.
28. குறில் – வநடில் மாற்ைம், வபாருள் டெறுபாடு.
29. கூற்று, காரைம் – ெரியா? தெைா?
30. கலைச் வொற்கலள அறிதல் :-
எ.கா. – Artificial Intelligence – வெயற்லகநுண்ைறிவு
Super Computer – மீத்திைன் கணினி
31. வபாருத்தமாை வபாருலளத் வதரிவு வெய்தல்
32. வொற்களின் கூட்டுப் வபயர்கள் (எ.கா.) புல் –புற்கள்
33. ெரியாை வதாேலரத் டதர்ந்வதடுத்தல்
34. பிலழதிருத்துதல் (ஒரு-ஓர்)
35. வொல் – வபாருள் – வபாருத்துக
36. ஒருலம-பன்லமபிலழ
37. பத்தியிலிருந்து விைாவிற்காை ெரியாை விலேலயத் டதர்ந்வதடு.
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Part-B
General Studies
(SSLC Standard)
(Topics for Objective Type)

1. GENERAL SCIENCE

i. Nature of Universe – Measurement of Physical Quantities – General Scientific

Laws in Motion – Force, Pressure and Energy – Everyday application of the
basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat and
Nuclear Physics in our daily life.

ii. Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products,

Fertilizers, Pesticides, Metallurgy and Food Adulterants.

iii. Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of living organisms, Evolution,

Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases.

iv. Environmental Science.

2. CURRENT EVENTS

i. Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of states –Eminent

personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and Authors.

ii. Welfare Scheme of Government – Political parties and Political system in

Tamil Nadu and India.

iii. Latest inventions in Science and Technology – Geographical Land Marks –

Current Socio – Economic issues.

3. GEOGRAPHY

i. Earth Location – Physical Features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate–

Water resources–Rivers –Soil, Minerals and Natural resources– Forest and
Wildlife–Agriculture pattern.
ii. Transport– Communication.
iii. Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu and India.
iv. Calamities – Disaster Management – Environment – Climate change.

4. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA

i. Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas –

South Indian History.

ii. Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language,

Custom.

iii. India as a Secular State.

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5. INDIAN POLITY

i. Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the

Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.

ii. Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of

State Policy.

iii. Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature –

Local Governments, Panchayat Raj.

iv. Spirit of Federalism: Centre - State Relationships.

v. Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law.

vi. Corruption in public life – Anti-Corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta

– Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection
Forums – Human Rights Charter.

6. INDIAN ECONOMY

i. Nature of Indian economy–Five year plan models – an assessment – Planning

Commission and NitiAyog.

ii. Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Finance Commission –

Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and
Services Tax.

iii. Economic Trends – 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.

7. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

i. National Renaissance –Early uprising against British Rule–Indian National

Congress – Emergence of Leaders –B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh,
Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Thanthai Periyar, Jawaharlal Nehru,
Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam
Azad, Rajaji, Subhash Chandra Bose, Muthulaksmi Ammaiyar, Muvalur
Ramamirtham and other National Leaders.

ii. Different modes of Agitation of Tamil Nadu and movements.

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8. HISTORY, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENTS OF

TAMIL NADU

i. History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological Discoveries, Tamil Literature

from Sangam age till contemporary times.
ii. 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.

iii. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against against
British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle.

iv.iv. Various Social reformers, Social reform movements and

Social transformation of Tamil Nadu.

9. DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN TAMIL NADU

i. Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic

Development.

ii. Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.

iii. Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.

10. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

i. Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest

Common Multiple (LCM).

ii. Ratio and Proportion.

iii. Simple Interest– Compound Interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.

iv. Logical Reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha Numeric

Reasoning – Number Series.
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ANNEXURE-IV
LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND UPLOADED
ALONG WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION
(Size of each document should be less than 200 KB
in PDF format (Single page or Multiple page))
1. SSLC Mark Sheet or old 11 year Schooling Certificate.
2. HSC Mark Sheet or its equivalent.
3. Educational qualification:
(A) Diploma in Physical Education Certificate.
(B) Teachers Certificate in Physical Education (Higher Grade) and
Certificate for having Teaching Experience for a period of not less than one
year.
(C) UG Degree
(i) Provisional Certificate (ii) Consolidated Mark Sheet
(iii) Convocation Degree Certificate
(D) PG Degree
(i) Provisional Certificate (ii) Consolidated Mark Sheet
(iii) Convocation Degree Certificate
(E) IPG Degree
(i) Provisional Certificate (ii) Consolidated Mark Sheet
(iii) Convocation Degree Certificate
(F) Transfer Certificate
4. Govt. Order issued on or before the date of this Notification, for Equivalence of
Qualification to the prescribed educational qualification (if applicable).
5. PSTM Certificates for prescribed entire qualifications
(1 Standard to Diploma) (if applicable).
st

6. Community Certificate from Competent authority

(In case of women candidates, mentioning Father’s name only, and not in
Husband’s Name.
7. Destitute Widow Certificate from Competent authority (if applicable).
8. Ex-Servicemen
(i) PPO (ii) (ii) Discharge book (3) Bonafide Certificate
And other relevant documents.
9. Differently Abled Persons Certificate obtained from the Competent Authority
10. Exemption for Tamil Eligibility Test (if applicable)
(Format enclosed as Annexure - VI of this Notification)
11. (a) Transgender Certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board
(TNTGWB)
(b) Transgender Identity Card with Gender (if applicable)
12. Gazette copy for name change (if applicable).
13. No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
14. Copies of Documents - Court Orders proving Acquittal / Conviction / Release
orders or FIR / Memorandum of Charges / Show cause notice in case of pending
cases for Criminal cases registered / Disciplinary Cases (if applicable).
15. Experience Certificate as mentioned in Annexure-II of this notification.
16. A passport size latest colour photograph.
17. Other Documents (if any).
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ANNEXURE-V
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ANNEXURE -VI
APPENDIX-I
Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examinee to write
This is to certify that, I have examined Mr/Ms/Mrs _________________________________(name of the
candidate with disability) a person with ________________________(nature and percentage of disability as
mentioned in the certificate of disability), S/O/D/o__________________ a resident of
______________________________ (Village / District / State) and to state that He / She has physical
limitation which hampers his/her writing capabilities owning to his/her disability.
Due to the above mentioned disability following concession may be given:-
1. Exemption from tamil / second language.
2. Extra _________ hours for writing theory exam.
3. Allocation of a scribe.
4. Over looking spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
5. Using calculator / assistive devices.
6. __________________(any other assistive devices or concessions).
*strike out the not applicable.

Signature
(Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent/signature of the notified
medical authority of a Government health care institution)

Name & Designation

Name of the Government Hospital/ Health Care Centre/The notified medical authority
Place:
Date:

Signature / Thumb impression (Photo of the Differently Abled Person

of the Differently abled person and Stamp to be fixed here)

Note:
Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream/ disability
(eg, Visual impairment – Ophthalmologist, Locomotor disability – Orthopedic specialist/ PMR .etc)
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ANNEXURE – VII
COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
OBJECTIVE TYPE

a) One question will be displayed on the screen at a time.

.

b) Time available for you to complete the examination will be displayed through a
countdown timer in the top right-hand corner of the screen. It will display the remaining
time as Time Left. At the beginning of exam, timer will show 180 minutes (240 minutes
for Differently Abled candidates with scribe) which will reduce gradually with passage
of time. When the timer reaches zero, the examination will end by itself and your
examination will be submitted by the system automatically.

c) Question Number Box:

1. Question Number Box displayed on the right side of the screen will show the status
of each question using one of the following symbols:

The ‘Marked for Review’ status for a question simply indicates that you would like to
look at that question again.
2. You can click on the ">" arrow which appears to the left of question number box to
minimize the question number box. This will enable you to view the question on a
bigger area of the screen. To view the question number box again, you can click on
"<" arrow which appears on the right side of the screen.

You can click on to navigate to the bottom and to navigate to

the top of the question area, without scrolling.

3. The summary of number of questions answered, not answered, not visited, marked
for review and answered and marked for review will be displayed above the question
number box.
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d) Answering a Question

i) The questions will appear on the screen in ascending order, which can be answered
one by one.

.
ii) To select your answer of a question, click on the button of one of the options.

iii) Click on Save and Next button after answering every question to save
your answer. Otherwise your answer will not be saved.

iv) To deselect your chosen answer, click on the button of the chosen option again or
click on the Clear Response button.
.

e) Instruction for enlarging images

To view the image provided in the question in a bigger size, click on the image and
rotate the scrolling wheel on the mouse.

Any attempt of malpractice found, will render you liable to such

action or penalty as Commission may decide.
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ANNEXURE - VIII

TENTATIVE TIMELINE FOR THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Sl. No. Process Timeline

Last date upto which the Online Application

1. can be edited/ submitted/ payment of fees 16.11.2023
can be made

From
2. Online Application Correction Window period 21.11.2023 12.01 a.m
to
23.11.2023 11.59 p.m
Last date upto which the applicants are
3. permitted to upload/ re-upload the 08.01.2024
documents

4.
Publication of Examination Results March 2024

5. Certificate Verification
April 2024

Secretary