Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
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Chennai - 600 003, Tamil Nadu
Online Applications are invited for Recruitment of Junior Scientific Officer Posts in Forensic Sciences Department - TNPSC JSO Examination 2023
Notification No.10/2023
Advertisement No.659
Advertisement date 27.04.2023
Online Application Registration from 27.04.2023 to 26.05.2023
Last date for Fee 26.05.2023
Application Correction Window date from 02.06.2023 to 04.06.2023
Exam Date : 23.07.2023 Paper I Core Subject Main 09.30 am to 12.30 pm
Exam Date : 23.07.2023 Paper II General Studies 02.30 to 05.30 pm
TNPSC Vacancies 2023 :- Junior Scientific Officer (JSO) in Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service (Post Code 1767, Service Code 033) - 31 Posts - Basic Pay 36900 plus allowances in Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Matrix Level 18 (Basic Pay 9300 Grade Pay 4800 in Pay Band II category) Gross Monthly Salary Rs.57698*- Age 30 years
- MSc Forensic Science
- Post Graduate Degree in Biology (Zoology / Anthropology / Biology / Serology / DNA / Botany / Zoology / Bio-Chemistry / Micro-Biology / Bio-Technology/ Genetics)
- Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry (Chemistry / Organic / Inorganic / Physical / Analytical / Polymer / Applied) / Environmental Toxicology / Explosives / Narcotics / Toxicology / Prohibition / Excise)
- Post Graduate Degree in Physics
- Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry / Computer Science / Physics
- Note : Priority will be given those, whoever having Post Graduate Degree in Forensic Science.
Subject-wise vacancy distribution :
- Chemistry - 20 Posts
- Biology - 4 Posts
- Physics - 3 Posts
- Physics and Chemistry - 4 Posts
200 Point Roster System Post Allocation Details :
- UR General - 5
- UR General PSTM - 2
- UR Women - 1
- UR Women PSTM - 1
- BC General - 5
- BC General PSTM - 1
- BC Women - 2
- BC Muslims General - 1
- MBC / DNC General - 3
- MBC / DNC General PSTM - 1
- MBC / DNC Women - 2
- SC Arunthathiyar General - 1
- SC General - 3
- SC General PSTM - 1
- SC Women - 1
- ST General - 1
Age Limit Details for TNPSC JSO Posts :
Cut off date for age calculation is 01.07.2023
Minimum age limit is 18 years (should have completed) for all.
Maximum age limit is 30 years (should not have completed) for UR candidates (except destitute widow).
No maximum age limit for BC / BCM / MBC / DNC / SC / SCA / ST candidates and Destitute Widow of all communities, includes UR.
PwD : Persons with Disabilities will get additional 10 years relaxation.
TNPSC JSO Examination Details :Two papers in Computer Based MCQ type of examination.
Paper I - Post Graduate Degree Standard in Forensic Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Computer Science subjects
- 200 Questions - Each 1.5 marks - 300 Marks - Time 180 minutes
Paper II Part-A - 10th Std Level
- Tamil Eligibility Test - 100 Questions - Each 1.5 marks - 150 Marks - Time 90 minutes
Paper II Part B - GK
- 75 Questions General Studies from Degree Level
- 25 Questions Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Level)
- Total 100 Questions - Each 1.5 marks - 150 Marks - Time 90 minutes
Kindly Note :
Tamil eligibility test (That is Paper II Part A) marks will not be considered for ranking. But all the candidates must scored minimum 40% of questions i.e. 60 questions out of 150 questions. If any one failed to get score 40% marks in Tamil eligibility test, they will be treated as fail this entire exam.
Interview marks - 60 Marks.
Total marks - 510 Marks.
There is no negative marking system.
Examination Centers : All Districts.
General Instructions :
Toll Free Telephone Number 1800 425 1002
TNPSC Official Telephone Number (044) 2533 2833 / 2533 2855.
Cut off date for educational qualification 27.04.2023
Last date for online application 26.05.2023
One Time Registration Fee Rs.150 (valid for 5 years)
Examination Fee Rs.150
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply through online mode of registration on or before the last date.
Notification and Examination Syllabus in Tamil
* Note: HRA, CCA are calculated for Chennai city. It will vary little bit, according to your posting area.
