TNPSC Architectural-Planning Assistant Exam 2021
Recently Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has invited online applications for the post of Architectural Assistant/ Planning Assistant included in the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Subordinate Service. For detailed information on Posts, service, No. of vacancies, and Scale of Pay please click here. The links are being provided in the important link section below. TNPSC Architectural-Planning Assistant Exam 2021.
Here, Jobstruggler.com has been providing brief summary of the exam notification. All important information is being summarized here. It includes the number of posts, last date to fill the form, payment, and syllabus. The pattern of the exam has also been discussed in a detailed manner.
| Exam Notification | Architectural Assistant/ Planning Assistant Exam 2021by TNPSC |
| Notification No. | 13/2021 |
| Advertisement No. | 593 |
| Issued Date | 24 September 2021 |
| Apply Online Date | 24 September 2021 |
| Number of Posts | 04 |
Important Dates of TNPSC APA Exams 2021
- Apply Online Starting Date : 24 September 2021
- Last Date for Apply Online : 23 October 2021
- Last Date for Pay Exam Fee : 23 October 2021
- Date of Exam: 08 January 2022
- Admit Card Available : Notified Soon
Post Name, Pay Grade and Post code for APA Exams 2021
| Name of the Post | Service | Post Code | No. of Vacancies | Scale of Pay |
| Architectural Assistant/ Planning Assistant | Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Subordinate Service (Service Code No. 066) | 2108 | 04 | Rs. 37,700-1,19,500 (Level 20) (Revised Scale) |
Total Application Fee for APA Exams 2021
| a. | Registration Fee For one Time Registration Note Applicants who have already registered in the One Time online Registration system and are within the validity period of 5 years are exempted. | 150/- |
| b. | Examination Fee Note The Examination fee should be paid at the time of submitting the online application for this recruitment if they are not eligible for the concession noted below. | 150/- |
For more details regarding fee and concession please refer to the pages number of Notification.
Payment Modes: Fee can be paid online Net Banking/Credit/Debit Cards.
Age Limit/Eligibility for TNPSC Exams 2021
| Sl. No. | Category of Applicants | Maximum Age |
| 1. | SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC(V)s, MBCs and DNCs, MBCs, 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, MBC(V)s, MBCs and DNCs, MBCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] | 30 Years* (Should not have completed) |
For more details about the criteria of age please refer to pages number 2 and 3 of the Notification.
Educational Eligibility Criteria APA 2021
TNPSC will conduct an objective type (OMR METHOD) consisting of Objective Type Multiple Choice questions and an Oral Test (Interview), for the posts mentioned, applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification awarded by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission:
| (i) Must Possess a Degree of Master of Town Planning or its equivalent (or) (ii) Associate Membership of the Institute of Town Planners of India or Institute of Architects of India (or) (iii) A Degree in Civil Engineering (or) (iv) A Degree in Architecture (or) (v) An A.M.I.E (Civil) (i.e.,) Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers (India) |
For more details please refer to pages number 3 and 4 of the Notification.
Scheme of Exams for TNPSC APA 2021
Objective type (OMR Method) and Oral Test
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC(V)s, MBCs and DNCs, MBCs, BC(OBCM)s & BCMs | Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection for others |
| i. Paper –I Any one of the following subjects:- (200 Questions) 1. Town Planning (P.G.Degree Standard) (Code No.326) 2. Architecture (Degree Standard) (Code No.324) 3. Civil Engineering (Degree Standard) (Code No.262) ii. Paper-II (General Studies) (100 questions) (Code No:003) General Studies (Degree standard) – 75 questions and Aptitude and mental ability test (SSLC Standard) – 25 questions iii. Interview and Records | 3 hours 3 hours | 300 200 70 | 171 | 238 |
| Total | 570 |
Important Links for APA Exams 2021
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here (Refer to Pages number 22 to 35) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Centre for TNPSC APA Exams 2021
The examination will be held at the following centres
| Sl. No. | Name of the Centre | Centre Code |
| 1. | Chennai | 0101 |
| 2. | Madurai | 1001 |
| 3. | Coimbatore | 0201 |
| 4. | Tiruchirapalli | 2501 |
| 5. | Tirunelveli | 2601 |
| 6. | Salem | 1701 |
| 7. | Thanjavur | 1901 |
| 8. | Vellore | 2701 |
How to Apply TNPSC Exams 2021
- The candidates are required to apply online through the link given above.
- The candidates must read the Notification before Applying the TRB Examination 2021.
- Kindly Check and Collect All Documents – Eligibility (Education and Age), ID Proof, Address Details and Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scanned Documents Related to Application Form – Photo, Signature, ID Proof and educational details.
- Before Submitting the Application Form, Candidates must check the Preview and all Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form for future reference.
