With 32 vacancies in TNPSC Group 5A 2025, well-prepared candidates have a strong chance—stay informed and focused on the next recruitment rounds
TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025
The TNPSC has issued the TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 PDF to recruit 35 candidates on its official website. The TNPSC Group 5A Notification highlights that TNPSC will conduct the 2 written papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2). The TNPSC Group 5 Notification provides detailed information regarding the recruitment procedure. Candidates wishing to download the TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 can find the direct link in the article provided below.
TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025 Highlights
The TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 includes all necessary information such as exam date, application starting and last date, Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process, and syllabus, etc. In the given table, candidates can take an overview of the TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025.
| TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 Overview | |
| Recruitment Board | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Name | TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025 |
| Category | TN Govt Jobs |
| TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 | 17th October 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 5A Post Name | Junior Assistant or Assistant Section Officer/Judicial Ministerial Service |
| TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2025 | 32 |
| TNPSC Group 5A Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (As per Post) |
| TNPSC Group 5A Salary | Rs. 20,000-1,34,200/- (as per the post) |
| TNPSC Group 5A Selection Process | Written Exam |
| TNPSC Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025: Important Dates
As per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025, the TNPSC Group 5A Notification was released on 17 October 2025 on the official website of TNPSC. The important dates regarding the TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025 are mentioned in the table below.
| TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025: Important Dates | |
| Event | Dates |
| TNPSC Group 5A Apply Online Starts | 7 October 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 5A Last Date to Apply Online | 05 November 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | 10 November to 12 November 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| TNPSC Group 5A Written Exam | 21 December 2025 |
TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced a total of 32 vacancies for the post of Assistant Section Officer and Assistant in the Department of Departments of the Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department) and Finance Department. These vacancies are category-wise released by the TNPSC. In the below table, candidates can check category-wise vacancies for the TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025.
| TNPSC Group 5A Vacancy 2025 | ||
| Name of the Post | Department | No. of Vacancies |
| Assistant Section Officer | Secretariat | 22 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Finance | 3 |
| Assistant | Secretariat | 5 |
| Assistant | Finance | 2 |
| Total | 32 | |
TNPSC Group 5A Apply Online 2025
TNPSC Group 5A Application Fee
The online application fee can be paid by debit/credit card, internet banking, or any other payment gateway mentioned by TNPSC.
| TNPSC Group 5A Application Fee | |
| Type of Fee | Amount |
| One-time Registration Fee | 150/- (Valid for 5 Years) |
| Examination Fee | 100/- |
Without paying the TNPSC Group 5A application fee, the form cannot be submitted successfully.
TNPSC Group 5A 2025: Eligibility Criteria
The candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 5A posts here. The TNPSC Group 5A age limit & educational qualification is mentioned here. Given below are the general eligibility criteria that apply to all categories:
- He/She must be a citizen of India.
- Must be of Sound health, body, and mind.
TNPSC Group 5A Age Limit
The candidates must have attained the minimum age of 18 years and the maximum age limit as per the service given here.
| TNPSC Group 5A Maximum Age Limit | ||
| Posts | Category | Maximum Age |
| ASO | SC/SC (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 | |
TNPSC Group 5A Qualification
For the TNPSC Group 5A, the candidates must have the following qualifications:
| TNPSC Group 5A Qualification | ||
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Qualification |
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer (Other than Law and Finance Departments) | (i) A Bachelor’s degree
(ii) Drafting experience for a period of not less than 5 years in the post of Junior Assistant or Assistant or in both the posts taken together. |
TNPSC Group 5A 2025 Exam Pattern
The candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 5A posts will be selected based on a Written Test. The written exam consists of 2 papers. The details are as follows:
- Paper 1 will only be in the Tamil Language, whereas Paper 2 will be in the English Language.
- The minimum qualifying mark to be secured by candidates is 60 (Overall out of 200).
- The paper shall be descriptive type.
- The duration of each paper is 3 hours.
- The total marks of both papers 1 & 2 will be considered for the ranking.
| TNPSC Group 5A Exam Pattern (Descriptive type) | ||
| Papers | Subject | Maximum Marks |
| 1 | Tamil Language (Degree Level) | 100 |
| 2 | English Language (Degree Level) | 100 |
| Total | 200 | |
TNPSC Group 5A Syllabus 2025
The TNPSC Group 5A syllabus consists of all the topics that will be asked in the Written exam. The candidates can check the syllabus here by clicking on the link below. The candidate must go through the syllabus before starting preparation for the exam, as it will help in managing time and resources. The syllabus is available in both Tamil & English languages
| Also, Check TNPSC Group 5A Related Articles | |
| TNPSC Group 5A Salary | TNPSC Group 5A Syllabus |
TNPSC Group 5A 2025 Important Books
To score well in the TNPSC Group 5A exam, candidates should focus on books covering General Studies, Tamil Language, and Mental Ability.
- General Studies: Choose books that include current events, history, geography, and Tamil Nadu-specific information.
- Tamil Language: Pick books that improve grammar, vocabulary, and provide practice exercises for better preparation.
- Mental Ability: Use books that cover logical reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills to strengthen this section.
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