Tamilnadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Scientific Officer posts in the Forensic Department. The notification is released on 27.04.2023. Candidates can apply online through the official website https://tnpsc.gov.in/. Candidates who hold a degree in Forensic Science or any other post-graduation degree can apply for these posts. The last date to apply online is 26.05.2023. This article includes details required for TNPSC JSO Recruitment 2023 such as post name, vacancy details, educational qualifications, age limit, salary details, selection procedure and application process.
Highlights of TNPSC JSO Recruitment 2023
| Organization Name |
Tamilnadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Job Type |
Tamilnadu Government Job |
| Post Name |
Junior Scientific Officer |
| Vacancy |
31 |
| Job Location |
Tamilnadu |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
27.04.2023 |
| Last Date |
26.05.2023 |
| Official Website |
https://tnpsc.gov.in/ |
TNPSC JSO Recruitment 2023 Vacancy Details
| S.No. |
Post Name |
Vacancy |
| 1 |
Junior Scientific Officer |
31 |
Group-wise Vacancy Details
| S.No. |
Group |
No. of vacancies |
| 1 |
Chemistry |
20 |
| 2 |
Biology |
04 |
| 3 |
Physics |
03 |
| 4 |
Physics & Chemistry
(Division: Computer Forensic Science) |
04 |
| Total |
31 |
Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC JSO Recruitment 2023
Educational Qualification
| S.No. |
Post Name |
Educational Qualification |
| 1 |
Junior Scientific Officer |
- Candidates should complete M.Sc in Forensic Science and a degree in the subject relevant to the group
- Candidates should complete M.Sc degree in their respective subject for the group they are applying
|
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2023)
| S.No. |
Category |
Minimum age |
Maximum age |
| 1 |
SC / ST / SC(A) / MBC / DC / BC / BCM / Widow |
18 |
No age limit |
| 2 |
Others |
18 |
32 years |
Salary Details
| S.No. |
Post Name |
Salary |
| 1 |
Junior Scientific Officer |
Rs.36,900/- to Rs.1,35,100/- |
Application Fee
| S.No. |
Description |
Application Fee |
| 1 |
Registration Fee |
Rs.150/- |
| 2 |
Examination Fee |
Rs.150/- |
Fee Concession
| S.No. |
Category |
Fee Concession |
| 1 |
SC / SC(A) |
Full Exemption |
| 2 |
ST |
| 3 |
MBC / DC |
Three free chances |
| 4 |
BC / BCM |
| 5 |
Ex-SM |
Two free chances |
| 6 |
Widow |
Full Exemption |
Exam pattern
- Paper I (Subject Paper)
- Paper II
- Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test
- General Studies
Selection Procedure
- Written Examination
- Oral test in the form of an interview
Examination Centre
- The examination will be conducted in all 38 districts of Tamilnadu
How to apply for TNPSC JSO recruitment 2023?
- Candidates can open the official website https://tnpsc.gov.in/
- Click on the career or recruitment menu
- Click the official notification to download
- Read the notification carefully before applying
- Fill in the application form without any errors
- Finally, submit your application form
- You can do corrections in the application form from 02.06.2023 to 04.06.2023
Dates to remember
| Start date to apply online |
27.04.2023 |
| Last date to apply online |
26.05.2023 |
| Application correction window period |
02.06.2023 to 04.06.2023 |
| Date of Examination Paper – I |
23.07.2023 (9.30 am to 12.30 pm) |
| Date of Examination Paper – II |
23.07.2023 (2.30 pm to 5.30 pm) |
Important Links
TNPSC JSO Recruitment 2023 FAQ’s
Yes, you have to compulsorily attend the Tamil Eligibility test
Candidates who complete M.Sc in Forensic Science or M.Sc in their respective department are eligible to apply
Rs.36,900/- to Rs.1,35,100/- is the salary range
26.05.2023 is the last date to apply
BC / BCM candidates have three free chances.
