Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released an official notification for the recruitment of assistant jailor posts. Both male and female candidates can apply for the posts. The candidates can apply online through the official website https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/. Candidates can apply online from 12.04.2023. The last date to apply online is 11.05.2023. The posting is purely on regular basis. This article includes details required for TNPSC Recruitment 2023 such as post name, vacancy details, educational qualifications, age limit, salary details, selection procedure, exam pattern, examination centre and application procedure details. Aspirants can check the website for regular updates.
Highlights of TNPSC Recruitment 2023
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Job Type | Tamilnadu Government Job |
| Post Name | Assistant jailor posts |
| Vacancy | 59 |
| Job Location | Tamilnadu |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 12.04.2023 |
| Last Date | 11.05.2023 |
| Official Website | https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/ |
TNPSC Recruitment 2023 Vacancy Details
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission fills the 59 vacancies for Assistant Jailor (Men) & Assistant Jailor (Women) under various categories as below,
| S.No. | Post Name | Vacancy |
| 1 | Assistant jailor (Men) | GT (G) – 12
GT (G) PSTM – 3 GT Ex-ser – 1 BC (OBCM) (G) – 12 BC (OBCM) (G) (PSTM)- 2 BC (M) (G) – 2 MBC/DC (G) – 8 MBC/DC (G) (PSTM) – 2 MBC/DC (Ex-Ser) – 1 SC (G) – 7 SC (G) PSTM – 1 SC (A) (G) – 2 SC (G) – 1 |
| 2 | Assistant jailor (Women) | GT (W) – 1
BC (OBCM) (W) – 1 BC (M) (G) – 1 MBC/DC (G) (PSTM) – 1 SC (G) – 1 |
| Total | 59 | |
Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC Recruitment 2023
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates should complete a degree in any stream under a recognized university
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2023)
| S.No. | Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| 1 | SC, SC(A), ST, MBC, DC, BC, BCM, Widow of all caste | 18 years | No maximum age limit |
| 2 | Others | 18 years | 32 years |
Age Relaxation
- The maximum age limit for Ex-servicemen is 50 years
Salary Details
| S.No. | Post Name | Pay Level | Salary |
| 1 | Assistant jailor | Level – 11 | Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,30,400/- |
Application Fee
| S.No. | Description | Application Fee |
| 1 | Registration Fee
Note: Applicants who have already registered one-time online registration and within a validity of 5 years are exempted) |
Rs.150/- |
| 2 | Application Fee | Rs.100/- |
Fee Concession
| S.No. | Category | Fee Concession |
| 1 | SC / ST (Arunthathiyar) | Full exemption |
| 2 | ST | |
| 3 | MBC / DNC | Three free chances |
| 4 | BC / BC(M) | |
| 5 | Ex-Serviceman | Two free chances |
| 6 | Widow | Full exemption |
Mode of fee payment
- Candidates should pay the fee only through online mode. I.e, credit card or debit card or net banking
Examination Pattern
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Minimum qualifying mark
(SC, SC(A), ST, MBC, DC, BC, BCM) |
Minimum qualifying mark
(Others) |
Time duration |
| Paper I | 300 | 180 | 240 | 3 hours |
| Paper II Part A | 150 | 3 hours | ||
| Paper II Part B | 150 |
Selection Procedure
- Wri8tten exam
- Personal Interview
Examination Centers
| S.No. | Examination center | S.No. | Examination Center |
| 1 | Chennai | 9 | Ramanathapuram |
| 2 | Coimbatore | 10 | Salem |
| 3 | Chithambaram | 11 | Karaikudi |
| 4 | Kancheepuram | 12 | Tanjore |
| 5 | Nagercoil | 13 | Trichy |
| 6 | Madurai | 14 | Tirunelveli |
| 7 | Ooty | 15 | Vellore |
| 8 | Pudhukotai |
How to apply for TNPSC Recruitment 2023?
- Candidates should apply only through online mode
- If you are a new user, first you have to complete a one-time registration
- Now, log in to your account with your username and password
- Create the notification carefully before applying for the post
- Fill in all the details in the application form
- Upload the required scanned copies of the documents
- Pay the fee through online mode
- Click submit once the application process is over
- Download the application form for further reference
Dates to Remember
| Commencement of filling out the online application form | 12.04.2023 |
| Last date to fill out the online application form | 11.05.2023 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification & Syllabus | Click Here |
| Online apply link | Click Here |
TNPSC Recruitment 2023: Apply online for Assistant Jailor posts FAQ
How many vacancies?
There are a total of 59 vacancies
What is the application fee?
Application fee - Rs.100/-
When is the last date to apply?
11.05.2023 is the last date to apply.
What is the educational qualification?
Candidates who complete any degree can apply for the post.