TNPSC Group IV/VAO Eligibility
TNPSC VAO Exam 2022 - 2023 :
TNPSC VAO Exam is organized by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. It is one of the most favored posts among the TNPSC Posts. Because people call it a Mini collector/ Village Ruler. This page deals with TNPSC VAO 2022 exam notification, important dates, Eligibility details, exam syllabus, pattern, result, cut-offs & more!
What is the VAO Exam ?
VAO is a short form for Village Administrative Officer. As we above said VAO is one of the Preferred Posts in Tamilnadu. If you read the messages below you will know about the importance of VAO Jobs.
First, we see some duties and responsibilities of a VAO in the Village Revenue Administration.
- VAO is the administrative head of the Village.
- Maintain land and Revenue Records
- Tax collection
- Distribution of Government Funds Properly and Effectively for all eligible candidates
- Election in charge for Hole Village
TNPSC VAO Exam Eligibility Details
First of all, we are going to see, Eligibility details for the VAO Exam. Aspirants must be satisfied with the prescribed age limit and must hold the required educational qualification.
The minimum qualification for writing this exam is 10th [S.S.L.C] and the Minimum age is 18 years.
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit :
| Post |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age Limit |
| Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, and Steno-Typist (Grade -III) |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs and Destitute Widows of all Castes |
18 years |
37 years |
| MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
18 years |
34 years |
| Others |
18 years |
32 years |
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes |
21 years |
42 years |
| Others |
21 years |
32 years |
TNPSC Group 4 2022 Exam Pattern :
The TNPSC Group 4 paper is of 3 hours having 300 questions. TNPSC Group 4 is an objective type paper. The minimum qualifying mark is 90 for all the categories. The questions in Part-A will be set in Tamil only and the questions on General Studies & Aptitude & Mental Ability Test will be available in both English and Tamil.
Candidates can check the revised exam pattern and syllabus of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2022 below.
| Exam Type |
Parts |
Subjects |
No of Questions |
Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
Duration |
| Objective Type |
Part A |
Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test* (SSLC Standard) |
100 |
150 |
90 |
3 Hours |
|
Part B |
General Studies (SSLC Standard) |
75 |
150 |
|
|
| Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) |
25 |
| Total |
200 |
300 |
TNPSC VAO 2022 Exam Pattern :
The TNPSC Village Administrative Officer Exam has consisted of a total of 300 marks and 200 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the exam is three hours. The question paper will contain questions based on the below category.
- General Studies (75 items).
- Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 items).
- General Tamil (100 items).
Stage of Examination :
Exam in a single stage
Scheme of Examination :
| Subject |
Duration |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection (All Communities) |
Single Paper (S.S.L.C Std.)
Part-A
கட்டாயத் தமிழ் மொழித் தகுதி மற்றும் மதிப்பீட்டுத் தேர்வு
(100 Questions/150 Marks)
Part-B
General Studies (75 Questions)
|
3 Hours |
300 |
90 |
| + |
|
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (25 Questions) (100 Questions / 150 Marks)
Total = 200 Questions / 300 Marks
|
TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification (30/03/2022) :
| Post Name |
Academic Qualification |
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
|
| Junior Assistant (Security) |
|
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) |
SSLC passed with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses |
| Bill Collector |
|
| Draftsmen |
|
| Typist |
SSLC passed with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses and Government Technical Examination in typewriting. |
| Steno-Typist (Grade – III) |
SSLC exam with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses and Government Technical Examination in both typewriting & shorthand. |
| Field Surveyor |
Candidates must be trained in surveys in industrial training institutes. |
| Typing and Stenography |
Candidates must have certification in computer on office automation awarded for the Typist post and Steno-typist. |
| Steno-Typist (Grade–III) in Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board |
Must have passed H.S.C Public Examination or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to College Courses of studies. |
TNPSC Group 4 Computer Qualification
The applicants applying for TNPSC Group 4 Typist & Steno-typist posts should have passed the “Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation” awarded by the Technical Education Department to be eligible to apply for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2022.
Knowledge of Tamil : Candidates must have a working knowledge of Tamil also.
TNPSC Group 4 2022 Syllabus :
The candidates must begin their preparation with the subject-wise TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2022. There are 2 sections in TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus from which the questions will be asked: General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability Test.
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus Click here
