Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of 53 Assistant Geologist & Geologist vacancies in various departments.

Total No. of Posts: 53

Name of the Posts:

1. Assistant Geologist in Geology and Mining Department: 25 Posts
2. Assistant Geologist in Public Works Department: 15 Posts
3. Assistant Geologist in Agricultural Engineering Department: 10 Posts
4. Geologist in Highways Department: 03 Posts

Eligibility Criteria-

M.Sc in Geology of any recognised University or Institution for Post 1

Master of Science degree in Geology or Master of Science degree in applied Geology or Master of Science (Technology) in Hydrogeology of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission for Post 2

A degree in Geology of any recognised University or Institution for Post 3

M.Sc., Degree in Geology for Post 4 or its equivalent

Age Limit:

Candidates age should be between 18-30 years for Others for Post 1 to 4

Between 18-33 years for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BCs (OBCM)s, BCMs and DWs of all castes for Post 4

Minimum age should be 18 years for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BCs (OBCM)s, BCMs and DWs of all castes for Post 1 to 3

Important Dates:

Date of Notification 22-02-2017
Last date for Online Application 21-03-2017
Last date for payment of Fee through Bank (SBI/ Indian bank) 23-03-2017
Date of Examination [Paper-I (Geology) (Degree Standard)] 24-06-2017 from 10.00 AM to 01.00 PM
Date of Examination [Paper-II (General Studies) (Degree Standard)] 24-06-2017 from 02.30 PM to 04.30 PM
Date of Examination [Paper-I (Geology) (P.G. Degree Standard)] 25-06-2017 from 10.00 AM to 01.00 PM

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected based on Written Examination & Oral Test in the form of an Interview.

Examination Fee:

Candidates should pay Rs. 100/- (Rs. 50/- For one time Registration Fee) through online by using Net banking/ Credit card/ Debit card or it can be paid at State Bank of India/Indian Bank.

No fee for SC/ ST, Differently abled Persons, Destitute Widow of all communities.