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TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 Out, Apply Online For 32 Vacancies

The TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025 application process and the exam have been concluded; now, candidates should focus on the further round of recruitment. With 32 vacancies available for the Group 5A posts, the competition is expected to be high.
All those candidates who have been continuously preparing for Group 5A posts for a long time have a very good chance of securing a post. Candidates can go through the article below to get the information about the TNPSC Group 5A Services. Candidates can also bookmark the page for further information.
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

The TNPSC Group 5A application process is activated on the official website. Candidates who meet the required eligibility should submit their online application for Assistant Section Officer and Assistant posts before 05 November 2025. A direct link to apply is shared below, click on it and register for the Tamil Nadu Group 5A Exam.

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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FAQs

When will TNPSC release the TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025?

The TNPSC Group 5A Notification 2025 is released on 7 October 2025 on its official website.

How many vacancies will be released under the TNPSC Group 5A 2025?

32 vacancies have been released under the TNPSC Group 5A Recruitment 2025.

What is the Syllabus of TNPSC Group 5A Exam 2025?

The Syllabus of the TNPSC Group 5A Exam is provided in this article. candidates can visit this article.

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