Applications are invited only through online mode upto 14.12.2016 for Direct Recruitment tothe following posts included in Tamil Nadu Approved Schools and Vigilance Service,Tamil Nadu Jail Service and Tamil Nadu General Service.

It is mandatory for the applicants to register their basic particulars through One - Timeonline Registration system on payment of Rs.50/- towards registration fee and then shouldapply online for this recruitment.

Sl.No

Name of the Post andPost Code

Name of theService and

Service Code No.

No. ofVacancies

Distribution ofvacancies

Scale ofPay

1 Superintendent ofApproved Schools forBoys(NowGovernment ChildrenHome for Boys)(Post Code No: 3007)

(2015-2016)

Tamil NaduApproved Schools

and VigilanceService

(Service Code.103)

3

GT(W)-1BC(G)-1

MBC/DC(G)-1

Rs.15600-39100+GPRs.5400

permensem

2 Psychologist inDepartment of SocialDefence(Post Code No: 3006)(2015-2016)

3 (For onevacancyWomen

alone areeligible)

BC(G)-1MBC/DC(G)-1

SC(A)(W)PSTM-1

3 Psychologist in TamilNadu Jail Service(Post Code No: 1942)(2016-2017)

Tamil Nadu JailService

(Service Code.045)

1 SC(W)-1

4 Psychologist inGovernment Institutefor Mentally Retarded,Tambaram(Post Code No: 1795)(2015-2016)

Tamil NaduGeneral Service(Service Code.

035)1 GT(G)-1

Total 8Note: Applicants should submit only one application even if he/she opts for more than one

post. Provided that women alone shall be eligible for appointment for one vacancy to the

post of Psychologist in the Department of Social Defence. Abbreviation GT- General Turn , BC - Backward Class, MBC/ DC - Most

Backward Class/ Denotified Community, SC- Scheduled Caste, SC(A)- ScheduledCaste (Arunthathiar), G - General, W - Women, PSTM- Persons Studied in TamilMedium

NOTIFICATION NO: 20 /2016 DATED: 15.11.2016

TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

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2. FEES;a) Registration Fee

For one time Registration Fee -Note: Applicants who have already registered in one timeRegistration system paying Rs.50/- are exempted frompaying the registration fee for this recruitment.

Rs.50/-

b) Written Examination FeeNote:The Written Examination fee should be paid at the timeof submitting the online application for this recruitment ifthey are not eligible for the concession noted below

Rs.125/-

EXAMINATION FEE CONCESSIONCategory Concession Condition

(i) Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Caste(Arunthathiyars), ScheduledTribes

Full Exemption --

(ii) Differently Abled Persons,Destitute Widow of allcommunities

Full Exemption

(i) For Disabled persons, thedisability should be not less than40%.

(ii) For DWs, the DW certificateshould have been obtained fromthe RDO / Sub Collector

(iii) Most Backward Class /Denotified Communities,Backward Classes (Otherthan Muslim), Backwardclass (Muslim)

Those who have notavailed three freechances so far in anyof the previousrecruitment may availexemption frompayment ofexamination fee.

(i) For degree holders only.

(ii) Should not have availedthree free chances in any ofthe previous recruitment

.

(iv) Ex-Servicemen Those who have notavailed two freechances so far in anyof the previousrecruitment may availexemption frompayment ofexamination fee.

(i) Should not have availed twofree chances in any of theprevious recruitment.

(ii) Fee concession will not applyto those who have already beenrecruited to any class or service orcategory.

(i) The Three/two free chances referred to above are not for EACH POST but for ANYTHREE/TWO APPLICATION ONLY. The claim for exemption from payment ofexamination fee made in any application which is rejected/admitted or withdrawnwill be counted as a free chance availed.

(ii) Failure to pay the prescribed fee along with the application in-time will be liable torejection of application.

(iii) The fee concession claimed in the application exceeds the admissible limitsannounced above, the application will be rejected.

(For further details regarding fee concession, refer para 12 of “Instruction to Applicants”)

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3. Important Dates:-

4. QUALIFICATIONSA. AGE (as on 01.07.2016) :

Sl.No.

Category of Candidates

SCs, SC(A)s, STs,MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s,BCMs and Destitute Widowsof all Castes.

‘Others’ [i.e. candidates notbelonging to SCs, SC(A)s,STs, MBCs/DCs,BC(OBCM)s, BCMs & DW ofall castes].

Name of the Post

MinimumAge (should

havecompleted)

MaximumAge

MinimumAge

(shouldhave

completed

MaximumAge

1. Superintendent of ApprovedSchools for Boys (NowGovernment Children Homefor Boys)

18 Years No Age limit 18 Years 35 Years (shouldnot have

completed)

2. Psychologist in Tamil NaduApproved Schools andVigilance Service

18 Years No Age limit 18 Years 35 Years (shouldnot have

completed)3. Psychologist in Tamil Nadu

Jail Service18 Years No Age limit 18 Years 30 Years (should

not havecompleted)

4. Psychologist in GovernmentInstitute for Mentally Retarded,Tambaram

28 Years No Age limit 28 Years 45 Years (shouldnot have

completed)

Date of Notification 15.11.2016 -Last date for submission of applications 14.12.2016 -Last date for payment of Examination Feethrough Bank (State Bank of India / IndianBank)

16.12.2016 -

Date and Time of Written Examination

Superintendent ofApproved Schools forBoys (Now GovernmentChildren Home for Boys)

GeneralStudies +General Tamil /GeneralEnglish

25.02.2017 F.N 10.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M.

Psychologist in theDepartment of SocialDefence, Tamil Nadu JailService and GovernmentInstitute for MentallyRetarded.

Paper-I(Psychology) 26.02.2017

FN & A.N

10.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M.

Paper-II(GeneralStudies)

2.30 P. M to 4.30 P. M

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Age Concession:(i) For Differently Abled Persons:

Differently Abled Persons are eligible for age concession upto 10 years over and abovethe maximum age limit prescribed above.

(ii) For Ex-serviceman:(a) No maximum age limit for applicants belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs,

BC(OBCM)s, BCMs.(b) The maximum age limit is 48 years for others i.e. applicants not belonging to any of

the categories mentioned in (a) above.

(c) The above mentioned age concession will not apply to the Ex-servicemen applicantsthose who have already been recruited to any class or service or category.

Note(iii) Others” [i.e Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC (A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s,

BCMs] who have put in five years of service in the State/Central Government are noteligible even if they are within the age limit.(For further details refer para 5 of the 'Instructions to Applicants’).

4B.(i) EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION as on 15.11.2016 (i.e., thedate of Notification)

Applicants should possess the following educational qualification awarded by anUniversity or Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission or Boardrecognized by the Government of India or by any State Government of India, experiencequalification on the date of this notification:Sl.No

Name of the Post Qualifications

1. Superintendent of ApprovedSchools for Boys (NowGovernment Children Homefor Boys)

(i) (a) A First or Second class Degree inB.A. (or) B.Sc. (or) B.Com.

(or)(b) A Diploma in Criminology and Forensic

ScienceAND

(ii) B.T. or L.T. or B.Ed., Degree

2. Psychologist in Departmentof Social Defence

A degree of B.A. (Hons) or M.A.(Psychology)

3. Psychologist in Tamil NaduJail Service

M.A. (Psychology)Provided that other things being equal,preference will be given to candidates whohave undergone training or who possessexperience for a period of not less than oneyear in testing or clinical work in the field ofPsychology.

4. Psychologist in GovernmentInstitute for MentallyRetarded, Tambaram

i) Post Graduate degree in Psychologyii) Experience for a period of not less than

three years in the field of Education (or)Training or Vocational Rehabilitation of thementally retarded

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Note:

(1) The qualification prescribed for the posts in this recruitment should have been

obtained by passing the required qualification in the order of studies 10th + HSC or

its equivalent qualification + UG Degree and PG Degree as the case may be.

(2) Persons claiming equivalence of qualification should upload the details for such

claim and should submit evidence when called for. The G.Os for equivalence of

qualification is available in Annexure-II of the Notification.

(For further details refer para-10 of the ‘Instructions to Applicants’).

(3) The experience required should have been gained from any of the Government

recognised Institution.

4B(ii) PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THE POST OF SUPERINTENDENTOF BOYS APPROVED SCHOOLS IS AS FURNISHED BELOW:

For Men: Must be not less than 160 centimetres in height and 79 centimetre round

the chest on full expiration and must have a chest expansion of not less than five

centimetres.

For Women: Provided that in the case of women they must be not less than 145

centimetres in height and a minimum chest measurement of 71 centimetres on full

expiration with an expansion of not less than two centimetres.

CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS:-

Applicants selected for appointment to the post will be required to produce a

certificate of physical fitness in the form prescribed below:-

Sl.No.Name of the Post Standard of Vision

Form ofCertificate of

Physical Fitness

1

Superintendent of ApprovedSchools for Boys(NowGovernment Children Home forBoys)

Standard-I

Form prescribedfor Executive

post.2 Psychologist in Department of

Social Defence

Standard-III orBetter

3 Psychologist in Tamil Nadu JailService

4 Psychologist in GovernmentInstitute for Mentally Retarded,Tambaram

Applicants with defective vision should produce eye fitness certificate from aqualified eye specialist.

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5. GENERAL INFORMATION:

A. The Rule of reservation of appointments is applicable to posts included in TamilNadu Approved School and Vigilance Service and Tamil Nadu Jail Service. The Ruleof reservation of appointments does not apply for the post of Psychologist inGovernment Institute for Mentally Retarded, Tambaram.

B. In G.O.Ms.No.145, Personnel and Administrative Reforms(S) Department dated30.09.2010 and G.O.Ms.No.40, Personnel and Administrative Reforms(S) Departmentdated 30.04.2014 the Government have issued Orders to fill up 20% of all vacancies indirect recruitment on preferential basis to Persons who studied the prescribed qualificationin Tamil Medium. The 20% reservation of vacancies on preferential allotment to PersonsStudied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) will apply for this recruitment and will be applicable tothe applicants who have acquired the prescribed qualification in Tamil Medium.(Applicants claiming PSTM preference must produce certificate issued by Head ofInstitution as proof as per the specimen contained in the “Instruction to Applicants” forhaving studied the prescribed qualification in Tamil Medium. Having written theexamination in Tamil language alone will not qualify for claiming this preference). If theapplicants with PSTM certificate are not available for selection for appointment againstreserved turn such turn shall be filled up by other eligible applicants but belonging to therespective communal category. The PSTM certificate, in prescribed format / proformaavailable in the Commission’s website at ‘www.tnpsc.gov.in’ shall be obtained from theHead of the Institution and shall be produced / uploaded when called for. (For furtherdetails refer para 27(XIX) of ‘Instruction to Applicants’).

C. The number of vacancies advertised in each of the post is only approximate and isliable to modification with reference to vacancy position at any time including reductionbefore finalization of selection.

D. If no qualified and suitable woman applicants are available for selection against thevacancies reserved for them, those vacancies will be filled by male applicantsbelonging to the respective communal categories.(Except for one vacancy to the postof Psychologist in the Department of Social Defence for which women alone areeligible).

E. 3% reservation for Differently Abled Persons will be made applicable to DifferentlyAbled Persons for those posts identified as suitable in G.O.MS.No.13, Welfare ofDifferently Abled Persons (DAP.3.2) Department, dated 02.03.2016 and as per theamendments issued from time to time. Among the posts notified in this recruitment,the following posts have been identified as suitable for categories of Differently AbledPersons:-

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Sl.No. Name of the post &

Code No.Categories

Identified assuitable

Functional classification

1. Superintendent ofApproved Schools forBoys(Now GovernmentChildren Home for Boys)

LV/HH/OA/OL/BL VI-Visually Impaired (100%)LV- Low Vision (40% to70%)HH - Hard of Hearing (55% to80%)OA-One Arm (40% to 70%)OL-One Leg (40% to 70%)

BL-Both Legs (40% to 70%)

2. Psychologist inDepartment of SocialDefence

LV/HH/OA/OL/BL

3. Psychologist inGovernment Institute forMentally Retarded,Tambaram

VI/HH/OA/OL/BL

F. The turn for Differently Abled Persons does not arise in this recruitment. However,they can apply and should upload the documents referred in para 14 (b) of theCommission’s ‘Instruction to Applicants’ when called for by Tamil Nadu PublicService Commission.

G. The Differently Abled persons should upload a copy of certificate of physical fitnessspecifying the nature of physical handicap and the degree of disability based on thenorms laid down, from the Medical Board to the effect that his/her handicap will notrender him/her incapable of efficiently discharging the duties attached to the post towhich he/she has been selected when called for by the Tamil Nadu Public ServiceCommission.

H. Reservation of appointment to “Destitute Widows” and “Ex-servicemen” will notapply to this recruitment.

I. Even after filling up of the vacancies reserved for SC (Arunthathiyars) onpreferential basis, if more number of qualified Arunthathiyars are available, theyshall be entitled to compete with the Scheduled Castes other than Arunthathiyars inthe inter-se-merit among them and if any posts reserved for Arunthathiyars remainunfilled for want of adequate number of qualified applicants, it shall be filled up byScheduled Castes other than Arunthathiyars.

J. Evidence for claims made in the online application should be uploaded / submitted intime when called for the documents. Any claim made thereafter on submission ofonline application will not be entertained.

K. Correct and True information regarding arrest, convictions / debarment /disqualification by any recruiting agency, criminal or any disciplinary proceedingsinitiated / pending or finalised, participation in agitation or any PoliticalOrganisation, candidature in election for Parliament / State Legislature / LocalBodies etc, if any, should also be furnished to the Commission at the time ofapplication i.e. the details thereof, originals of the judgement, order/ or G.O.dropping further action in Departmental proceedings or any document that mayprove the suitability of such applicants for a Government appointment in suchcases must be produced at the stage / time of certificate verification without fail.

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L. Incomplete applications and applications containing wrong claims orincorrect particulars relating to category of reservation / other basicqualification / eligibility wise / age / communal categories / educationalqualification / physical qualification and other basic eligibility criteria will beliable for rejection.

M. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will not be responsible for anyconsequences arising out of furnishing of incorrect and incomplete details inthe application or omission to provide the required details in the applicationforms.

N. Knowledge in Tamil:-Applicants should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil on the date of thisNotification.

(For details refer para 11 of Commission’s ‘Instruction to Applicants’)

6. SCHEME OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE) AND ORAL TEST:-

1. FOR THE POST OF Superintendent of Approved Schools for Boys (nowGovernment Children Home for Boys)

SubjectDuration Maximum

Marks

Minimum Qualifying Marksfor selection

SCs, SC(A)s,STs, MBCs/

DCs,BC(OBCM)s and

BCMs

Others

WRITTENEXAMINATION in OMRFormat:Single paper inGeneral Studies(Degree Standard)

(100 items) (GeneralStudies -75 and Aptitudeand Mental Ability -25questions )

+General Tamil (OR)General English(SSLC Std.)(100 items)

Interview and Record

3 hours

150

+300

150

40

102 136

TOTAL 340

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2. For the Posts of (i) Psychologist in Department of Social Defence,(ii) Psychologist in Tamil Nadu Jail Service and (iii) Psychologist in Government

Institute for Mentally Retarded, Tambaram

Note-1For the post of Superintendent of Approved Schools for Boys (Now GovernmentChildren Home for Boys).

Single question paper will contain questions on General Studies (100 items), and100 items in General English/ General Tamil.

Questions in General Studies will be set in English and Tamil. Questions in General English/ General Tamil will be set in the respective

languages.

For the post of Psychologist

The Written Examination consists two papers viz., paper-I and paper-II Paper-I will contain questions on Psychology and Paper-II General Studies will

contain questions on General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability Test The question in paper-I will be set in English and Paper-II will be set both in

English and Tamil.

SubjectDuration Maximum

Marks

Minimum QualifyingMarks for selection

SCs, SC(A)s,STs, MBCs/DCs,BC(OBCM)s andBCMs

Others

WRITTEN EXAMINATION inOMR Format:i. Paper–IPsychology(Code No. 101 )(P.G. Degree Standard)

(200 Questions)(Objective Type)

ii. Paper -IIGeneral Studies(Degree Standard - 100

questions)(Objective Type)

(General Studies -75 andAptitude and Mental Ability -25questions )

iii. Interview and Records

3 Hours

2 Hours

--

300

200

70

171 228

Total 570

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Note: (For Written Examination)

1. Refer para 22 of “Instruction to Applicants” in regard to Instructions to be followed

while appearing for competitive Examinations conducted by the Commission

2. Syllabi for Written Examination is available in Annexure I of the notification.

7. CENTRE FOR EXAMINATION:-

Examination will be held at Chennai centre only.

Note:(i) For Written Examination, the Commission reserves the right to increase / decrease

the number of Examination Centre and to re-allot the applicants as decided by

Commission.

(ii) Applicants will be required to appear for the Written Examination / Oral Test /

Certificate verification at their own expenses.

8. MODE OF PAYMENT OF EXAMINATION FEE:- Examination fee Rs. 125/- (Rupees One Hundred and Twenty Five only) is payable

online through Net banking/Credit card /Debit card or it can be paid at State Bank of

India/Indian Bank within 2 days on submission of application.

Applicants have to register their basic particulars through One-Time Registration

which is mandatory on payment of Rs.50/- towards registration fee. The registration

shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of One-Time Registration.

Applicants have also to pay the service charges applicable to the State Bank ofIndia / Indian Bank.

Applicants can avail exemption from paying examination fees as per eligibility

criteria.

Offline mode of payment in the form of Demand Draft / Postal Order etc., willnot be accepted and the applications forwarded with such modes of paymentwill be summarily rejected.

Those who have registered in the One -Time Registration system, and paid the

registration fee of Rs.50/- and received the registration ID need not pay the Registration

fee i.e., Rs.50/- and it is enough to pay the examination fee alone.

Applicants who have made One-Time Registration must apply for the notified posts.

One – Time Registration is only to avail exemption for Registration fee for a period

of 5 years from the date of registration.

(For further details regarding the Examination fee concessions refer para 12 ofthe ‘Instruction to Applicants').

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9. PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:-

Selection will be made in two successive stages i.e., (i) Written Examination and (ii) Oral

Test in the shape of an interview. Final selection will be made on the basis of the total

marks obtained by the Applicants at the Written Examination and Oral Test taken

together subject to the rule of reservation of appointments. Applicants appearance in the

Written Examination and Oral Test is compulsory. An applicant who has not appeared for

the Written Examination or the Oral Test will not be considered for selection, even if

he/she secures qualifying marks for selection.

10. NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE AND INFORMATION TO THE EMPLOYER:

For details refer para 15 (g) of Commission’s ‘Instruction to Applicants’. - Any violation ofthis instruction will be liable for / end in rejection of application and forfeit his/hercandidature. (Para 15(g) of the ‘Instruction to Applicants’ shall be read as NOC andinformation to the employer)

11. CONCESSIONS:-

(i) Concessions in the matter of age and/or fees allowed to SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s,MBC’s/DC’s, BC(OBCM)’s, BCM’s, Destitute Widows, Differently Abled Persons, Ex-servicemen, other categories of persons etc., are given in para 12 to 14 of the'Instruction to Applicants'.

(ii) Persons claiming concessions referred to above has to produce evidence for suchclaim when called for, otherwise his/her application will be liable for rejection.

Note:In all cases, an Ex-serviceman once recruited to a post in any class or service orcategory, cannot claim the concession of being called an Ex-serviceman for hisfurther recruitment (G.O.Ms.No.89, Personnel and Administrative Reform(S)Department, dated 12.08.2015)

12. HOW TO APPLY:-Refer ‘Instructions to Applicants’ in Commission’s website at www.tnpsc.gov.in /www.tnpscexams.net / www.tnpscexams.in for instruction and Guidelines.

Please note that all the particulars mentioned in the online application including Name ofthe Applicant, Post Applied for, Communal Category, Date of birth, Address, e-mail ID,Centre of Examination etc. will be considered as final. However, applicants can modifycertain fields till the last date specified for applying online. Certain fields are fixed andcannot be edited even before the closing date. Applicants are hence requested to fillin the online application form with utmost care as no correspondence regarding change ofdetails will be entertained after last date for applying.

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13. OTHER IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:-

a. Applicants should ensure their eligibility for examination: The Applicantsapplying for the examination should go through all instructions carefully and ensurethat they fulfil all eligibility conditions for admission to examination. Theiradmission to all stages of the examination will be purely provisional subjectto satisfying of the eligibility conditions. Mere issue of memo of admission tothe applicants will not imply that his/her candidature has been fully cleared by theCommission.

b. The Hall Tickets for eligible applicants will be made available in the Commission’sWebsite www.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.net or www.tnpscexams.in fordownloading by applicants. No Hall Tickets will be sent by post. So the applicantsshould watch TNPSC website before the scheduled date of examination. Theapplicants must comply with each and every instruction given in the Hall Ticket.

c. Grievance Redressal Cell for guidance of applicants:- In case of any guidance/information / clarification of their applications, candidature, etc., applicants cancontact Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission’s Office in person or overTelephone No.044-25332833 / 25332855 or the Commission’s Office Toll-Free No.1800 425 1002 on all working days between 10.00 a.m. and 05.45 p.m.

d. Mobile Phones and other Articles Banned:

i. Applicants are not allowed to bring Cellular Phone, Watches and Ring withInbuilt Memory Notes and etc., or any other Electronic device and NonElectronic devices such as P&G Design Data Book, Books, Notes, Hand Bagsand Recording Device either as separate piece or part of something used bythe applicant such as Watch or Ring etc., to the examination hall / room on thedate of examination.

ii. If they are found to be in possession of any such thing or instrument they willnot be allowed to write the examination further, besides invalidation of answerpaper and / or debarment. If it is considered necessary they will be subjected tothorough physical search including frisking on the spot(For further details refer“Instructions to Applicant”).

iii. Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article such as books, notes, loosesheets, electronic or any other type of calculators, mathematical and drawinginstruments, Log Tables, stencils of maps, slide rules, Text Books, rough sheetsetc., except the permitted writing material (i.e. pen).No colour pen or Pencilmust be used.

iv. Applicants are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned itemsincluding Mobile Phones to the venue of the examination, as arrangements forsafekeeping cannot be assured.

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e. Applicants are not required to submit along with their application any certificates insupport of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, physicalqualification, community certificates and certificates regarding their physical disabilityetc., which should be submitted when called for by the Tamil Nadu Public ServiceCommission. The applicants applying for the examination should ensure that theyfulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission atall the stages of examination for which they are admitted by the Commissionviz. Written Examination and Oral Test will be purely provisional, subject to theirsatisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before orafter Written Examination, Certificate Verification and Oral Test, it is found that theydo not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the recruitment willbe liable for rejection / cancellation by the Commission. (For Further details refer“Instructions to Applicants”)

f. If any of their claims is found to be incorrect, it will lead to rejection / debarment.

g. Unfair means strictly prohibited: No applicant shall copy from the papers of anyother applicant or permit his papers to be copied or give or attempt to give or obtainor attempt to obtain irregular assistance of any description. (For further details referof “Instruction to Applicants”)

h. Conduct in Examination Hall: No applicants should misbehave in any manner orcreate a disorderly scene in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of the examination. Any such misconduct will beseverely viewed and penalised. (For further details refer “Instruction to Applicants”)

i. For violations of “Instructions to Applicants” in any manner, suitable penalty will beimposed as per the ‘Instruction to Applicants’ or as deem fit by the Commission

The Online Application can be submitted upto 14.12.2016 till 11.59 p.m., after whichthe link will be disabled

(For detailed information candidates may refer Commission’s ‘Instruction to Applicants’ atthe Commission’s website www.tnpsc.gov.in )

Secretary

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ANNEXURE-I

For the posts of(i) Psychologist in Department of Social Defence,(ii) Psychologist in Tamil Nadu Jail Service and(iii) Psychologist in Government Institute for Mentally Retarded, Tambaram

PAPER - IPSYCHOLOGY

POST GRADUATE DEGREE STANDARD Subject Code: 101

UNIT IIntroduction:Psychology as a science, Methods, Recent trends, Areas, Relationship between Psychology andBehavioural Sciences.

UNIT IIIndian Psychology:Indian and Westrern Approaches, Applications of Yoga and Meditation, Psychotherapy in IndianTradition.

UNIT IIITheories of personality:Theories of Freud, Cattell Kurt Lewin, Allport, Skinner, Bandura, Carl Rogers

UNIT IVPsychological Testing:Congnitive Abilities: Tests of Intelligence, Memmory, Creativity, Aptitutde and Interests.

UNIT VMeasurement of Personality:Questionnaries, Inventories Projective Tests, Rating - Scales.

UNIT VIMental Health Assessment:Type 'A' Personality, Anger scale, Adjustment Inventories, Anxiety scales, Scales of neuroticism, problemcheck - lists, well - being scales.

UNIT VIIResearch Methods:Nature of Types of hypothesis Variables, Types of Research Design: Factorial Designs Expost - Factodesigns, within subject Design, survey Designs.

UNIT VIIISimpling Techniques:Probability and non - probability sampling.

UNIT IXTest Construction:Item preparation and Analysis Types and estimation of Reliability and Validity.

UNIT XStatistical Analysis:Non - Parametric Tests Analysis of variance, Correlations, Factor Analysis, Regression.

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PAPER - II

UNIT IGuidance and Counselling:Concepts and goals, Different Approaches, Counselling applied to Family, Educational and IndustrialInstitutions.

UNIT IICounselling to special groups - Delinquents, Terminallyill people, Aged, Addicts, people in crisis, Parentsof Mentally Retarded and other disadvantaged groups.

UNIT IIIPsychological Therapies:Behaviours Modification, - Positive and Negative reniforcements, RelaxationTechniques, Asserrtive Training, Desensitization Procedures.

UNIT IVCognitue Therapies - Rational-Emotive Therapy, Congnitive Restructuring, Bio-Feedback.

UNIT VEducational Psychology:Problems of students, Classroom Management, Training of Students, Teachers and Parents forAcademic Achievement, Personality development of students, Improvement of school Climate.

UNIT VIIndustrial and Organisational Psychology:Psychological Assessment for recruitment, Types of Training for motivation and Productivity, Teambuilding, Performance appraisal, Conflict Resoultion and Job Satisfaction, Organisational Development.UNIT VIIHealth Psychology:Stress - Causes, effect and Coping Strategies, Barriers to effective health Promotion; Techniques forhealth promotion.

UNIT VIIIPsychopathology:Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic Disorder - causes Symptoms and Treatment.

UNIT IXConsumer and Marketing Psychology:Consumer Needs, Strategies for influencing consumer Behaviour; Marketing Research, Advertising.

UNIT XPsychology in Every Day life:Application of psychology for Self Family and Community Development, New frontiers of AppliedPsychology.

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For the posts of(i) Psychologist in Department of Social Defence,(ii) Psychologist in Tamil Nadu Jail Service and(iii) Psychologist in Government Institute for Mentally Retarded, Tambaram

PAPER - IIGENERAL STUDIES

Degree StandardUnit-I General Science:

Physics Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physicalquantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy-Electricity and Magnetism, Electronicsand Communication -Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics –Spectroscopy- Geophysics - Astronomy and space scienceChemistry Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction-Chemistryof ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnology-Electrochemistry-Polymers and plasticsBotany-Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic waste-Bio-communication.Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics thescience of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and itsconservation-Human diseases-Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases-prevention and remedies- Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life

Unit- II. Current Events

History--Latest diary of events – National--National symbols-Profile of States-Defence, nationalsecurity and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summits-Eminent persons & places innews-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historicalevents-- India and its neighbours-- Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?Political Science-1. India’s foreign policy-2. Latest court verdicts – public opinion-3. Problems inconduct of public elections-4. Political parties and political system in India-5. Public awareness &General administration-6. Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-7. Welfare oriented govt.schemes, their utilityGeography Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology—Economics--Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sectorScience-Latest inventions on science & technology-Latest discoveries in Health Science-Massmedia & communication.

Unit-III. Geography

Earth and Universe-Solar system-Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere-Monsoon, rainfall,weather and climate-Water resources --- rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Naturalvegetation-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport including Surfacetransport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Naturalcalamities – disaster management-Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigationmeasures-Pollution Control.

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Unit-IV. History and culture of India

Pre-historic events--Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age-Maurya dynasty-Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram andthe bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-Advent of Europeaninvasion-Expansion and consolidation of British rule-Effect of British rule on socio-economicfactors-Social reforms and religious movements-India since independence-Characteristics ofIndian culture-Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement inTN-Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts,Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar ,M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.

Unit-V Indian PolityConstitution of India-. Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, Stateand territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties- Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Humanrights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly-Status of Jammu & Kashmir- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India– Rule of law/Due process of law- Indian federalism – center – state relations-. Emergencyprovisions- Civil services in India- Administrative challenges in a welfare state- Complexities ofdistrict administration- Elections - Election Commission Union and State. Official language andSchedule-VIII- Amendments to constitution- Schedules to constitution-. Administrative reforms &tribunals- Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, - Comptroller and Auditor General of India- Right to information - Centraland State Commission- Empowerment of women- Voluntary organizations and public grievancesRedressal- Consumer protection forms

Unit- VI. Indian economyNature of Indian economy-Need for economic planning-Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth-Capitalformation and investment-Role of public sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure-National income- Public finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution- Banking, money& monetary policy- Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)- WTO-globalization & privatization-Rural welfare oriented programmes- Social sector problems – population, education, health,employment, poverty-HRD – sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu -Energy Different sources and development- Finance Commission -Planning Commission-National Development Council

Unit-VII. Indian national movementNational renaissance-Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji -Growth of militant movements -Different modes of agitations-Era of different Acts & Pacts-World war & final phase struggle-Communalism led to partition-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC, Periyar,Bharathiar & Others-Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence.

Unit-VIII. APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY TESTSConversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables,graphs, diagrams-Parametric representation of data-Analytical interpretation of data -Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratioand Proportion-Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work-Behavioralability -Basic terms, Communications in information technology-Application of Information andCommunication Technology (ICT)- Decision making and problem solving-

Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series-Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences-

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GENERAL STUDIES (Degree standard)Unit­I General science :

Physics­ Universe‐General Scientific laws‐Scientific instruments‐Inventions anddiscoveries‐ National scientific laboratories‐Science glossary‐Mechanics andproperties of matter‐Physical quantities, standards and units‐Force, motion andenergy‐electricity and Magnetism ‐Heat, light and sound‐Atomic and nuclear physics.

Chemistry­ Elements and Compounds‐Acids, bases and salts‐Oxidation andreduction‐Chemistry of ores and metals‐Carbon, nitrogen and theircompounds‐Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides

Botany­­ Main Concepts of life science‐The cell‐basic unit of life‐Classification of livingorganism‐‐ Nutrition and dietetics‐Respiration

Zoology­ Blood and blood circulation‐Endocrine system‐Reproductivesystem‐Genetics the science of heredity‐Environment, ecology, health and hygiene,Bio‐ diversity and its conservation‐Human diseases, prevention andremedies‐Communicable diseases and non‐ communicable diseases

Unit­II. Current Events

History Latest diary of events – National‐National symbols‐Profile of States ‐Eminentpersons & places in news‐Sports & games‐Books & authors ‐Awards & honours‐Latesthistorical events‐‐ India and its neighbours ‐ Appointments‐who is who?

Political Science Problems in conduct of public elections‐ Political parties andpolitical system in India‐ Public awareness & General administration ‐ Role ofVoluntary organizations & Govt.,‐Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility‐Geography­­ Geographical landmarks‐Policy on environment and ecology‐Economics­ Current socio‐economic problems New economic policy & govt. sector

Science Latest inventions on science & technology Latest discoveries in HealthScience Mass media & communication.

Unit III. Geography

Earth and Universe‐Solar system‐Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere‐Monsoon,rainfall, weather and climate‐Water resources‐rivers in India‐Soil, minerals & naturalresources‐ Natural vegetation ‐ Forest & wildlife‐Agricultural pattern, livestock &fisheries‐ Social geography - population‐density and distribution‐Natural calamities –disaster management‐

Unit IV. History and culture of India

South Indian history‐Culture and Heritage of Tamil people‐‐Advent of Europeaninvasion‐ Expansion and consolidation of British rule‐Effect of British rule onsocio‐economic factors‐Social reforms and religious movements‐India sinceindependence‐Characteristics of Indian culture‐Unity in diversity –race, colour, language,custom‐India‐as secular state‐Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music‐Growth ofrationalist, Dravidian movement in TN‐Political parties and populist schemes‐ Prominentpersonalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – MotherTeresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, RukmaniArundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.

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UNIT­V. INDIAN POLITY

Constitution of India‐ Preamble to the constitution‐ Salient features of constitution‐Union, State and territory ‐ Fundamental rights ‐ Fundamental duties ‐ Human rightscharter‐ Union legislature – Parliament‐ State executive‐. State Legislature –assembly‐ Status of Jammu & Kashmir‐. Local government – panchayat raj – TamilNadu‐ Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law‐ Indian federalism – center –state relations‐ Emergency provisions‐ Elections ‐ Election Commission Union andState‐ Amendments to constitution‐ Schedules to constitution‐ Administrative reforms& tribunals‐ Corruption in public life‐ Anti‐corruption measures – Central VigilanceCommission, lok‐adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India‐ Rightto information ‐ Central and State Commission‐ Empowerment of women.

UNIT­ VI. INDIAN ECONOMY

Nature of Indian economy‐ Five‐year plan models‐an assessment‐Land reforms &agriculture‐ Application of science in agriculture‐Industrial growth‐Role of public sector& disinvestment‐ Development of infrastructure‐ National income Rural welfareoriented programmes ‐ Social sector problems – population, education, health,employment, poverty ‐ HRD – sustainable economic growth‐ Economic trends in TamilNadu ‐ Energy Different sources and development‐ Finance Commission ‐ PlanningCommission ‐ National Development Council

UNIT ­ VII INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

Early uprising against British rule‐1857 Revolt‐ Indian National Congress‐Emergence ofnational leaders‐Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji‐Growth of militant movements‐Communalism led to partition‐Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle ‐ Rajaji, VOC,Periyar, Bharathiar& Others‐Birth of political parties /political system in India sinceindependence—

UNIT­ VIII APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

Conversion of information to data‐‐Collection, compilation and presentation of dataTables, graphs, diagrams‐Analytica interpretation of data ‐ Simplification ‐ Percentage ‐Highest Common Factor (HCF) ‐ Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)‐Ratio andProportion ‐ Simple interest ‐ Compound interest ‐ Area ‐ Volume‐Time and WorkDecision making and problem solving ‐ Logical Reasoning‐ Puzzles‐Dice‐VisualReasoning‐Alpha numeric Reasoning ‐ Number Series‐ LogicalNumber/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences

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SYLLABUS – GENERAL ENGLISHS.S.L.C. Standard (Objective Type)

GrammarPART A

1. Match the following words and Phrases given in Column A with their meanings inColumn B.

2. Choose the correct ‘Synonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given

3. Choose the correct ‘Antonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given

4. Select the correct word (Prefix, Suffix)

5. Fill in the blanks with suitable Article

6. Fill in the blanks with suitable Preposition

7. Select the correct Question Tag

8. Select the correct Tense

9. Select the correct Voice

10. Fill in the blanks (Infinitive, Gerund, Participle)

11. Identify the sentence pattern of the following sentence (Subject, Verb, Object….)Blanks with correct ‘Homophones’

12. Find out the Error (Articles, Prepositions, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb)

13. Comprehension

14. Select the correct sentence

15. Find out the odd words (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb)

16. Select the correct Plural forms

17. Identify the sentence (Simple, Compound, Complex Sentense)

18. Identify the correct Degree.

19. Form a new word by blending the words.

20. Form compound words (Eg: Noun+Verb, Gerund+Noun)

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Part-BLiterature

1. Figures of speech observed in the following Poems:

Alliteration – Allusion – Simile – Metaphor – Personification – Oxymoron –Onomatopoeia – Anaphora – Ellipsis - Rhyme Scheme - Rhyming Words – Repetition– Apostrophe

A Psalm of Life - Women’s Rights - The Nation United - English words – Snake – TheMan He Killed - Off to outer space tomorrow morning - Sonnet No.116 - The SolitaryReaper - Be the Best - O Captain My Captain - Laugh and Be Merry – Earth - Don’tquit - The Apology - Be Glad your Nose is on your face - A sonnet for myIncomparable Mother - The Flying Wonder - To a Millionaire - The Piano – Manliness -Going for water - The cry of the Children - Migrant Bird - Shilpi.

2. Appreciation Questions from Poetry

A Psalm of Life - Women’s Rights - The Nation United - English words – Snake – TheMan He Killed - Off to outer space tomorrow morning – Sonnet No.116 - The SolitaryReaper - Be the Best - O Captain My Captain- Laugh and Be Merry – Earth - Don’t quit - The Apology - Be Glad your Nose is onyour face - A sonnet for my Incomparable Mother - The Flying Wonder - To aMillionaire - The Piano – Manliness - Going for water - The cry of the Children -Migrant Bird - Shilpi.

3. Important lines from Poems.

Where the mind is without fear - The Solitary Reaper - Going for water - A Psalm ofLife - Be the Best - Sonnet No.116

4. Questions on the Biography of

Mahatma Gandhi - Jawaharlal Nehru - Subash Chandra Bose - Helen Keller KalpanaChawala - Dr.Salim Ali - Rani of Jhansi - Nelson Mandela – Abraham Lincoln

5. Questions on Shakespeare’s

Merchant of Venice (Act IV Court Scene) - Julius Ceasar (Act III Scene 2) - Sonnet 116

6. Questions from Oscar Wilde’sThe Model Millionaire - The Selfish Giant

7. Dr. Karl Paulnack

Music-The Hope Raiser

8. Comprehension Questions from the following Motivational Essays:

Gopala Krishna Gokhale’s Speech on 25th July in Mumbai in response to The addresspresented to him by students- Dale Carnegie’s ‘The Road to success- Dr.APJ AbdulKalam’s ‘Vision for the Nation’(from‘India 2020’)- Ruskin Bond’s ‘Our Local Team’ - Hope Spencer’s ‘Keep your spirits high’ - DeepaAgarwal’s ‘After the storm’ - Brian patten’s ‘You can’t be that no you can’t be that’

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9. Comprehension Questions from the following description of PlacesAhtushi Deshpande’s ‘To the land of snow’ - Manohar Devadoss – Yaanai Malai -Brihadeesvarar Temple

10. British English – American English

Part-C

Authors and their Literary Works

1. Match the Poems with the Poets

A psalm of Life - Be the Best - The cry of the children - The Piano – Manliness Goingfor water – Earth -The Apology - Be Glad your Nose is on your face - The FlyingWonder -Is Life But a Dream - Be the Best - O captain My Captain - Snake -Punishment in Kindergarten -Where the Mind is Without fear – The Man He Killed -Nine Gold Medals

2. Which Nationality the story belongs to?

The selfish Giant - The Lottery Ticket - The Last Leaf - How the Camel got its Hump -Two Friends – Refugee - The Open Window

3. Identify the Author with the short story

The selfish Giant - The Lottery Ticket - The Last Leaf - How the Camel got its Hump -Two Friends – Refugee - The Open Window - A Man who Had no Eyes - The Tears ofthe Desert – Sam The Piano - The face of Judas Iscariot - Swept Away - A closeencounter - Caught Sneezing - The Wooden Bowl - Swami and the sum

4. Whose Auto biography / Biography is this?

5. Which Nationality the Poet belongs to?Robert Frost - Archibald Lampman - D.H. Lawrence - Rudyard Kipling Kamala Das -Elizabeth Barrett Browning - Famida Y. Basheer - Thomas Hardy - Khalil Gibran -Edgar A. Guest - Ralph Waldo Emerson - Jack Prelutsky - F. Joanna - StephenVincent Benet - William Shakespeare - William Wordsworth - H.W. Long Fellow -Annie Louisa walker -Walt Whitman - V.K. Gokak

6. Characters, Quotes, Important Lines from the following works of Indian Authors:

Sahitya Akademi Award winner: Thakazhi Sivasankaran Pillai –‘Farmer’Kamala Das – 1. Punishment in Kindergarten 2. My Grandmother’sHouseR.K. Narayan - Swami and the sum - Rabindranath Tagore - Where the mind iswithout fear - Dhan Gopal Mukherji - Kari, The Elephant - Deepa Agarwal - After theStorm - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam - Vision for the NationIndra Anantha Krishna- The Neem Tree - Lakshmi Mukuntan- The AntEater and the Dassie - Dr. Neeraja Raghavan - The Sun Beam

7. Drama Famous lines, characters, quotes fromJulius Caesar - The Merchant of Venice

8. Match the Places, Poet, Dramatist, Painter with suitable option

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9. Match the following Folk Arts with the Indian State / Country

10. Match the Author with the Relevant Title/Character

11. Match the Characters with Relevant Story Title

The Selfish Giant - How the camel got its hump - The Lottery ticket - The Last Leaf - Twofriends – Refugee - Open window – Reflowering - The Necklace Holiday

12. About the Poets

Rabindranath Tagore - Henry Wordsworth Longfellow - Anne Louisa Walker -V KGokak - Walt Whitman - Douglas Malloch

13. About the Dramatists

William Shakespeare - Thomas Hardy

14. Mention the Poem in which these lines occur

Granny, Granny, please comb My Hair - With a friend - To cook and Eat - To India –My Native Land - A tiger in the Zoo - No men are foreign – Laugh and be Merry – TheApology - The Flying Wonder

15. Various works of the following Authors –Rabindranath Tagore – Shakespeare - William Wordsworth - H.W. Longfellow –Anne Louisa Walker - Oscar Wilde - Pearl S. Buck

16. What is the theme observed in the Literary works?

Snake - The Mark of Vishnu - Greedy Govind - Our Local Team – Where the mindis without fear - Keep your spirits high - Be the best – Bat – The Piano – The ModelMillionaire - The Cry of the Children – Migrant bird – Shilpi

17. Famous Quotes – Who said this?

18. To Which period the Poets belong

William Shakespeare - Walt Whitman - William Wordsworth - H.W. LongfellowAnnie Louisa Walker - D.H. Lawrence

19. Matching the Poets and Poems

Discovery – Biking – Inclusion - Granny, Granny, please comb My Hair – With aFriend - To cook and Eat – Bat - To India – My Native Land - A tiger in the Zoo - Nomen are foreign - Laugh and be Merry – Earth – The Apology - The Flying Wonder -Off to outer space tomorrow morning - Be the best - Is life, but a dream -Women’s rights - The Nation united - English words – Snake – The man he killed

20. Nature centered Literary works and Global issue Environment and Conservation

Flying with moon on their wings - Migrant bird - Will Thirst Become - Unquenchable?- Going for Water - Swept away - Gaia tells her

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ANNEXURE-II

I. G.Os relating to equivalence of qualification for the post of Superintendent of ApprovedSchools for Boys (Now Government Children Home for Boys)

Sl. No. Degree considered as Equivalent to theQualification prescribed in the Rule

G.O. in which ordered

1

bjhHpw;fy;tpapy; (Professional Degrees) mjhtJbghwpapay;. kUj;Jtk;. fhy;eil kUj;Jtk;Mfpa Jiwfspy; tH’;fg;gLk; ,sepiygl;l’;fisa[k; (B.E., M.B.B.S., B.V.Sc.,)nky;epiy gs;spf; fy;tpj; njh;r;rpf;Fg; gpd;dh; 5Mz;L rl;lg; gog;gpy; tH’;fg;gLk; ,sepiygl;lj;ija[k; (B.L.,) ,s’;fiy kw;Wk; mwptpay;,sepiy gl;lg; gog;g[fSf;Fr; (B.A., B.Sc.,B.Litt., etc.,) rkkhff; fUjp bghJg; gzpfspy;ntiy tha;g;gpw;F m’;fPfhuk; mspj;J muRMizapLfpwJ/

murhiz epiyvz;/318. gzpahsh;kw;Wk; epUthfr;rPh;jpUj;jj; (Mh;) Jiw.ehs; 29/12/1997/

2 epa{bly;yp ,e;jpuhfhe;jp njrpa jpwe;jbtspg;gy;fiyf; fHfj;jhy; tH’;fg;gLk; gp/vl; (B.Ed)gl;lk; jkpHfg; gy;fiyf; fHf’;fshy;tH’;fg;gLk; gp/vl; (B.Ed) gl;lj;jpw;F,izahFk;

murhiz epiyvz;/160. gs;spf;fy;tp(vk; 2) Jiw. ehs;02/12/2004/

3 epa{bly;yp ,e;jpuhfhe;jp njrpa jpwe;jbtspg;gy;fiyf; fHfj;jhy; 2000 Kjy; tH’;fg;gLk;gp/vl; (B.Ed) gl;lk; jkpHfg; gy;fiyf;fHf’;fshy; tH’;fg;gLk; gp/vl; (B.Ed)gl;lj;jpw;F ,izahFk;/

murhiz epiy vz;/129. gs;spf; fy;tp (vk;2) Jiw. ehs; 08/07/2005/

4 ,s’;fiy kw;Wk; mwptpay; ,sepiygl;lg;gog;g[fSf;Fr; (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com) rkkhfmuR m’;fPfhuk; mspj;Js;s bjhHpw;fy;tpfSld;nrh;j;J ,sk; mwptpay; (ntshz;ik) (B.Sc.,Agriculture) kw;Wk; ,ju bjhHpw;fy;tpgl;lgog;gpida[k; nrh;j;J bghjg;gzpfspy;ntiy tha;g;g[ tH’;f murhiz/

murhiz epiyvz;/139. gzpahsh;kw;Wk; epUthfr;rPh;jpUj;jj; (vk;) Jiw.ehs; 07/10/2009

5 Five years integrated courses offered byAnnamalai University considered as equivalent tocorresponding UG degree

G.O.Ms.No.75,Personnel andAdministrative Reforms(M) Department, dated30.06.2011.

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6 j";rht{h; rh!;j;uh gy;fiyf; fHfj;jhy; bjhiyJ}uf; fy;tp thapyhf tH’;fg;gLk; gp/vl; gl;lk;(Two year Programme) jkpHfj;jpy; cs;sgy;ifyf; fHfj’;fshy; Kiwahf tH’;fg;gLk;gp/vl; gl;lj;jpw;F (One year Programme) ,iz

murhiz epiy vz;/112. gs;spf; fy;tp (vk;2) Jiw. ehs; 28/07/2011/

7 5 year Integrated post Graduate course offeredby Annamalai University as equivalent tocorresponding Under Graduate degree forpurpose of Employment.

G.O.(Ms) No.25, HigherEducation (K2)Department, dated22.02.2013.

8 Four years Integrated B.Ed., course awarded byPondicherry University for the purpose ofemployment as Graduate Teachers in TamilNadu.

G.O.(Ms) No.27, HigherEducation (K2)Department, dated13.02.2014.

9 i) M.A. History and Heritage Management(5 years Integrated Programme) awarded byAnnamalai University is equivalent to 3 yearsUG in History and 2 years PG in History.

ii) M.Sc., Statistics with Computer Application(5 years Integrated Programme) awarded byAnnamalai University is equivalent to 3 yearsUG in Statistics and 2 years PG in Statistics.

G.O.Ms.No.116, HigherEducation (K2)Department, dated22.07.2014.

10 5 years Integrated course in M.Sc., ComputerScience and Technology offered byPachaityappas College for Men affiliated toUniversity of Madras equivalent to correspondingU.G. as well as P.G.

G.O.Ms.No.72, HigherEducation (K2)Department, dated20.04.2015.

II. G.Os relating to equivalence of qualification for the post of Psychologist in Departmentof Social Defence, Tamil Nadu Jail Service and Government Institute for MentallyRetarded, Tambaram.

Sl. No. Degree considered as Equivalent to theQualification prescribed in the Rule

G.O. in whichordered

1M.A. Applied Psychology and M.Sc., AppliedPsychology awarded by Annamalai University asequivalent to M.A. (Psychology)

G.O.(1D).No. 268,Higher EducationDepartment, dated20.09.2012.

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DISCLAIMER

“The Government orders relating to Equivalence of qualification

have been hosted in the Tamil Nadu Public Service

Commission website. However, the candidates while applying

for the examination should furnish the equivalence of

qualification in the form of Government order, if any, and

produce the same when called for by Tamil Nadu Public Service

Commission”.

Secretary