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TNPSC Research Assistant is a well-paying profession with high status. Research assistants must aid specialists who perform tests, obtain and evaluate information and data. The commission prefers post-graduate candidates in a different field for the post of Research Assistant. TNPSC offers research assistant jobs in different departments of the research field such as The Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (The Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Service), Evaluation and Applied Research Department (Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service), etc.

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TNPSC Research Assistant is a well-paying profession with high status. Research assistants must aid specialists who perform tests, obtain and evaluate information and data. The commission prefers economists with a bachelor's degree. TNPSC is a prestigious recruitment organization that provides openings to people who want to work for the government

Registration

Applicants must apply online only at www.tnpsc.gov.in / www.tnpscexams.in, the Commission's official websites. Detailed information regarding the application process is

Before applying for any position, you must complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) using your Aadhaar number. Applicants should only register once in the One-Time Registration by paying a registration cost of Rs.150/-. A One-Time Registration is valid for five years from the date of registration. All applications must be submitted using the applicant's One-Time Registration ID and password.
To register under the One-Time Registration method, applicants must have a scanned image of their photograph, certificate, and signature on CD/DVD/Pen Drive to upload according to the criteria stated in the instructions for scanning and uploading photograph and signature.
It is important to note for the applicants that they will not be allowed to create more than one registration ID in the One-Time Registration System.
Applicants should enter their Unique ID and password to access and change the information. They are not permitted to disclose the ID with any other person or organization.
One-Time Registration does not constitute an application for any position. It is just a collection of information from applicants. The provision of a dashboard helps each applicant in maintaining their profile. Any applicant who desires to apply for any job must click "Apply" against the post Notified in the Commission's Website and use the same USER ID and PASSWORD provided for ONE-TIME REGISTRATION.
Applicants must choose the name of the position or service for which they want to apply.
Applicants must provide a photo of themselves as well as their signature. Online applications that do not include a photograph, necessary papers, and a signature will be denied.
All information provided in the online application, including the Candidate's name, Post applied for, educational qualifications, Communal Category, Date of Birth, Address, Gender, and Email ID, Centre of Examination, and so on, will be considered final, and no changes will be permitted after the deadline for applying online. Because certain fields are set and cannot be changed, candidates are asked to fill out the online application form with extreme care and attention, as no contact about changes to data will be allowed.
Applicants can print/save their applications in PDF format.

Application Fee

The application cost for candidates in various categories is shown below:

TNPSC Research Assistant	Application Fees
Registration Fee	150 INR
Examination Fee	150 INR

Category Wise Fee Concession

TNPSC has exempted the following category for providing ease and benefit to the backward class of the society.

Category	Concession
Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars)	Full Exemption
Destitute Widow	Full Exemption
Scheduled Tribes	Full Exemption
Ex-Servicemen	Two Free Chances
Most Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes (V), Most Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities	Three Free Chances
Persons with Benchmark Disability	Full Exemption
Backward Classes (Muslim)/ Backward Classes (Other than Muslim)	Three Free Chances

Eligibility Criteria

The TNPSC Research Assistant Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2022 has yet to be announced by the TNPSC. Candidates can use the eligibility requirements from the previous year, 2021, until the official notice is released and there is a slight chance of any changes to the eligibility requirements. Applicants may rely on last year's data. To take the TNPSC Research Assistant exam, candidates must meet the qualifying requirements. The qualifying requirements are as follows:

TNPSC Research Assistant Educational Qualification Requirement 2022

Candidates aspiring to become Researchers upon the qualification of the TNPSC Research Assistant Examination should possess the following educational qualifications:

Applicants must have a post-graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Agricultural Economics, or Public Administration with a first-class ranking.
Applicants must have adequate knowledge of Tamil.
Applicants claiming equivalence of qualification to the specified qualification must upload and provide documentation in the form of a Government Order issued on or before the date of this announcement when requested, failing which, their application will be summarily rejected.

TNPSC Research Assistant Age Eligibility Criteria 2022

There are specific age eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Research Assistant Recruitment under the state-level job. Candidates can check their age eligibility from the following table:

Age Limit Criteria
Name of the Post	Research Assistant in Evaluation and Applied Research Department
SCs, MBCs , SC(A)s, STs, MBC(V), DNCs, MBCs, BCs, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all castes	No Maximum age limit
Others [Applicants not belonging to MBCs and DNCs, MBCs, BCs and BCMs, SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC(V),]	30 years.* (Should not have completed)

TNPSC also provides age concession to the following category people:

Age Concessions
People with Benchmark Disability:	Persons with a Benchmark Disability are eligible for an age reduction of up to ten years.
For Ex-servicemen:	Ex-servicemen have a maximum age limit of 50 years. Applicants who have previously been recruited to any class, service, or category will not be eligible for the above-mentioned age concession.

TNPSC Research Assistant Physical Fitness Eligibility Criteria 2022

Applicants who are selected for the post will be required to present a certificate of physical fitness in the TNPSC format. The selected candidate must present the certificate to the Appointing Authority at the time of joining the said job. The following is the fitness eligibility requirement for the job:

Physical Fitness Eligibility	Particulars
Standard of Vision Prescribed	Standard III or Better Color Blindness will be a disqualification.
Form of Certificate of Physical Fitness	The form is prescribed for other than Executive and Ministerial posts.

Exam Pattern

TNPSC Research Assistant 2022 exam pattern is shown in the table below:

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks	Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection
BC(OBCM)s, MBC(V), SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs and DNCs, MBCs and BCMs	Others
Paper - I (Subject Paper) II. (200 Questions) P.G. Degree Standard Subjects comprising Mathematics, Social work, Sociology, Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Administration, Anthropology, Agricultural Economics, and Public Administration. (Code No.213)	3 hours	300	171	228
Paper-II (General Studies) IV. (100 Questions) V. (Code No.003) VI. General Studies (Degree Standard) – 75 Questions and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) – 25 Questions Interview and Record	2 hours	200 70
Total	570

Syllabus

The TNPSC Research Assistant paper covers a wide range of topics. The curriculum is provided below.

Main Topic	Sub-Topic
History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu	South Indian history‐Culture and Heritage of Tamil People Characteristics of Indian culture. Unity in diversity – color, race, language, custom, India‐as secular state‐Growth of rationalist Indus valley civilization‐ Mughals and Marathas‐Age of Vijayanagaram and the Brahmans, Guptas, Delhi Sultans Dravidian movement in TN‐Political parties and populist scheme India Since Independence
Indian Polity	The preamble to the Constitution State Legislature, Local government, Panchayat Raj – Tamil Nadu, the rule of law/Due process of law Elections, Judiciary in India Official language and Schedule‐VIII‐. Corruption in public life‐. Anti‐corruption measures –CVC, Lok‐ adalats, Ombudsman, CAG‐ Right to information‐ Empowerment of women‐ Consumer protection forms. Constitution of India Salient features of constitution – Union, state, and territory Citizenship rights amend duties‐ Fundamental rights‐ Fundamental duties‐ Human rights charters Union legislature – Parliament, State executive.
General Studies (objective)	Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests Indian National Movement Indian Economy General Science Current Events Geography Indian Polity History and Culture of India and TamilNadu
National Moments of India	Role of Tail Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar& others Different modes of agitations Role of Tail Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, National Renaissance The emergence of national leaders‐Gandhi, Nehru, TagoreDifference
Veterinary Sciences	Animal Breeding and Genetics. Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health. Veterinary Medicine. Livestock Products Technology. Basics in Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology. Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. Animal Nutrition. General. Livestock Management. Veterinary Microbiology, Pathology, Parasitology, and Pharmacology. Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.

Exam Highlights

Exam Name

TNPSC Research Assistant
Official Website

https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/
Total Marks

300
Total No. of Questions

200

Exam Dates

Official Notification

October 2022
Start of Registration Process

November 2022
Admit Card Release Date

January 2023
Exam Dates

January 2023