Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released TNPSC Recruitment 2021: Horticultural Officer & Assistant Director Posts notification. Notification is out for 197 Vacancies. Go through the eligibility criteria and apply online from 05/02/2021 to 04/03/2021. Candidates can view the post details, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, applying method, fee structure, exam pattern and important dates in the below content.
Name of the Post: Assistant Director, Horticultural Officer
Post Date: 05/02/2021
No of Vacancies: 197
Place: Tamil Nadu
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Important Dates for TNPSC Recruitment 2021: Horticultural Officer & Assistant Director Posts
| Online Application – Start Date | 05/02/2021 |
| Online Application – Last Date | 04/03/2021 |
| Last date for payment of Fee through Bank (SBI / HDFC Bank) | 06/03/2021 |
| Horticultural Officer: Date of Written Examination (Paper-I) | 18/04/2021 (10.00 A.M to 01.00 P.M) |
| Horticultural Officer: Date of Written Examination (Paper-II) | 18/04/2021 (03.00 P.M to 05.00 P.M) |
| Assistant Director: Date of Written Examination (Paper-II) | 18/04/2021 (03.00 P.M to 05.00 P.M) |
| Assistant Director: Date of Written Examination (Paper-I) | 19/04/2021 (100.00 P.M to 01.00 P.M) |
Vacancy Details of TNPSC Recruitment 2021: Horticultural Officer & Assistant Director Posts
| S. No | Name of the Posts | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Horticultural Officer | 169 |
| 2 | Assistant Director of Horticulture | 28 |
| TOTAL | 197 |
Pay Scale:
| S. No | Name of the Posts | Pay Scale |
| 1 | Horticultural Officer | 37700 – 119500 |
| 2 | Assistant Director of Horticulture | 56100 – 177500 |
Age limit (as on 01/07/2021):
| S. No | Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| 1 | SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs / DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all categories. | No Age limit |
| 2 | ‘Others’ [i.e. candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs / DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] | 30 years, [Horticultural Officer: 32 years for (M.Sc., Ph.D.)] |
Age Relaxation:
- For Persons with Benchmark Disability: Eligible for age concession upto 10 years over and above the maximum age limit prescribed.
- Ex-Servicemen: The maximum age limit is 48 years.
Educational Qualification:
1. Horticultural Officer
- Candidates should have completed a Bachelors’s degree in B.Sc., Horticulture.
- Must possess adequate knowledge in Tamil.
2. Assistant Director
- Candidates should have completed M.Sc., Horticulture (or) M.Sc., Fruit Science (or) M.Sc., Floriculture and Landscaping (or) M.Sc., Vegetable Science (or) M.Sc., Spices / Plantation and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
- Must possess adequate knowledge in Tamil.
Selection Process:
The selection will be based on
- Written Examination
- Oral Test (Interview)
Exam Pattern:
| Written Exam | Paper-I: Subject paper | 300 Marks |
| Paper-II: General Studies | 200 Marks | |
| Interview | – | 70 Marks |
| TOTAL | – | 570 Marks |
Application Fee:
- Registration / Examination fee should be paid online.
| S. No | Category | Fees |
| 1 | Registration Fee | 150/- |
| 2 | Examination Fee | 200/- |
| 3 | SC / ST / Destitute Widow / PWD | Fee Exemption |
Note:
- Applicants who have already registered in the One-Time Registration system and are within the validity period of 5 years are exempted.
- MBC / Denotified Communities / Backward Classes (Fees): Three Free Chances
- Ex-Servicemen (Fees): Two Free Chances
How to Apply for TNPSC Recruitment 2021: Horticultural Officer & Assistant Director Posts
- Candidates can apply online by visiting the TNPSC website: www.tnpsc.gov.in
- Online registration starts from 05/02/2021 to 04/03/2021.
- Candidates must register once in the One-Time Registration.
- One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying for any post.
- Login and apply using the One-Time Registration ID and password.
- Fill the online application, upload a scanned copy of the photograph, signature and certificates specified.
- After submitting the application, applicants can print/save their application for future reference.
Important Links for TNPSC Recruitment 2021: Horticultural Officer & Assistant Director Posts
| To Apply Online | Click here |
| For Official Website | Click here |
| For Official Notification | Click here |
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