The TNPSC CCSE Notification for 2024 is now open for both graduates and postgraduates. TNPSC, under Advertisement No. 684, Notification No. 5/2024, has announced the Combined Civil Services Examination (CCSE). This aims to fill direct recruitment positions of Assistant Commissioner in the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Administration) Service (Group I-B Service) and the post of District Educational Officer in the Tamil Nadu School Educational Service (Group I-C Service). Eligible candidates can apply exclusively through the TNPSC Exams Website (apply.tnpscexams.in). The deadline for online registration for the TNPSC CCSE Exam 2024 is 22nd May 2024.
TNPSC CCSE Notification 2024 – 29 Vacancies
| Name of the Post | Total Vacancies |
| Assistant Commissioner in Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Administration) Service | 21 |
| District Educational Officer in Tamil Nadu School Educational Service | 08 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit:
- The maximum age limit for Assistant Commissioner is 34 years.
- The age limit for District Educational Officer is capped at 32 years for candidates entering through the open market, while for teachers, it extends up to 42 years.
- Candidates from BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, MBCs/DCs, SCs, SC(A)s, STs, and Destitute Widows of all Communities have a maximum age limit of 39 years for Assistant Commissioner posts.
- Age relaxation is not applicable for District Educational Officer posts.
Candidates are required to have adequate proficiency in Tamil as of the date of this Notification.
✔️ Assistant Commissioner:
Candidates are required to possess a degree along with either a Bachelor of Law (3-year course) or a Bachelor of Law (5-year Integrated course).
Option 1: (a) Candidates must have actively practiced as an Advocate or Pleader in a Court of Civil or Criminal Jurisdiction for at least three years. OR (b) Candidates should have accumulated a minimum of six years of service in roles including Executive Officer (Grade-I, II, III, or IV), Inspector, Head Clerk, Manager, or Superintendent within the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
✔️ District Educational Officer:
(1) Candidates are required to possess either a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Tamil, or English.
(2) Candidates are required to have studied Tamil as either Part-I or Part-II of the Intermediate or Pre-University Course or Higher Secondary Course.
(3) Candidates should hold either a Bachelor of Teaching or a Bachelor of Education from any recognized university in the state, or an equivalent qualification.
✅ Application Fee:
(1) Registration Fee: Just ₹150. The one-time registration system is valid for 05 years.
(2) Preliminary Examination Fee: ₹150 for candidates in the General and OBC categories.
(3) Main Written Examination Fee: ₹200 only.
(4) There are no fees for SC/ST/MBC/BC/BC (Muslims)/Ex-servicemen/PwBD, and Destitute Widow candidates.
✅ Selection Process:
The selection process for TNPSC Assistant Commissioner and District Educational Officer Jobs is determined by the following methods:
✔️ Preliminary Examination
✔️ Main Written Examination
✔️ Certificate Verification
✔️ Interview
TNPSC CCSE Preliminary Exam Pattern: [Maximum 300 Marks]
| Subject | No of Questions |
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 175 |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 25 |
| Total = | 200 |
TNPSC CCSE Main Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Subject | No of Questions |
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) | 100 |
| Paper II | General Studies (Degree Standard) | 250 |
| Paper III | Hindu Religion (Degree Standard) | 250 |
| Paper IV | Law (Degree Standard) | 250 |
| Total | = | 750 |
How to Apply for TNPSC CCSE 2024?
To apply for the TNPSC CCSE Exam 2024, eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online through the TNPSC Exams Portal (apply.tnpscexams.in).
Candidates are advised to begin by registering for “One Time Registration”. Once successfully completed, this registration remains valid for five years from the date of registration.
Candidates are reminded to have a scanned image of their photograph and the required certificates ready for submission.
For assistance, candidates seeking clarification can contact the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission office either in person or via the Toll-Free Number 1800 419 0958 on all working days from 10:00 AM to 5:45 PM.
Important Dates:
The online application submission deadline is 22nd May 2024, at 11:59 PM. The application correction window is open from 27th May 2024 to 29th May 2024, until 11:59 PM.
The preliminary examination will take place on 12th July 2024, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The main examination date will be announced following the declaration of the preliminary examination results.