EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

A candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University.

The candidate must be a citizen of India;

Must be a member of the Bar and must have had active practice in Criminal Courts for a period of not less than 5 years.

Must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil.

 

AGE LIMIT

The candidates should have completed the age of 26 years.  

AGE RELAXATION

Others (Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs): Maximum age will be 36 years whereas Age Concession for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex Servicemen Destitute widow will be 46,50, No Maximum Age limit respectively.

SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs: There will be no maximum age.

Note: No maximum age limit shall mean that the candidates should not have completed 60 years of age at the time of selection / appointment to the post.

 

SCHEME FOR EXAMINATION

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective type questions)

2. Mains Examination (Descriptive type questions)

3.  Interview (viva voce)

 

PLAN FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Total no. of questions will be 200.

Duration for the exam will be 3 hours.

Maximum Marks- 300

Minimum qualifying Marks- 90 (SCs, SC(A)s STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs) and 120 (all others).

Language of question paper will be English and Tamil.

Subjects  (Parts)                                                            

A) General Studies – 75 questions

B)  Aptitude and Mental Ability Test – 25 questions

C)  Law – 100 questions

 

SYLLABUS FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Part A: General Studies

Unit I: General Science (5 Questions)

Scientific knowledge and scientific temper - Power of reasoning - Rote learning vs conceptual learning - Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future; Nature of universe - General scientific laws – Mechanics - Properties of matter, force, motion, and energy - Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, heat, nuclear physics, laser, electronics, and communications; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides; Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases; Environment and ecology; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs.

Unit II: Geography of India (5 Questions)

Location - Physical features - Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - Rivers in India - Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources - Forest and Wildlife - Agricultural pattern; Transport – Communication; Social Geography – Population density and distribution - Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes; Natural calamity - Disaster management; Environmental pollution - Reasons and preventive measures - Climate change - Green energy; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs.

Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (10 Questions)

Indus Valley Civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas - Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms - South Indian History; National Renaissance - Early uprising against British rule - Indian National Congress - Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others; Different modes of agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition; Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a secular state, Social harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy.

Unit IV: Indian Polity (15 Questions)

Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution - Salient features of the Constitution - Union, State and Union Territory - Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy - Union Executive, Union Legislature - State Executive, State Legislature - Local Governments, Panchayat Raj - Spirit of federalism: Centre - State relationships - Election - Judiciary in India – Rule of Law - Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures - Lokpal and Lokayukta - Right to Information - Empowerment of Women - Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter; Political parties and political system in India; Current affairs.

Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions)

Nature of Indian Economy – Five-year plan models - an assessment - Planning Commission and Niti Aayog; Sources of revenue - Reserve Bank of India - Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy - Finance Commission - Resource sharing between Union and State Governments - Goods and Services Tax; Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture - Industrial growth - Rural welfare oriented programmes - Social problems - Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty; Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of social reform movements in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu - Political parties, and welfare schemes for various sections of people - Rationale behind the reservation policy, and access to the social resources - Economic trends in Tamil Nadu - Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu - Social Justice and social harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development; Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth; Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu; Public awareness and General administration - Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in public delivery systems; Current socio-economic issues; Current affairs.

Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions)

History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries, Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times - Thirukkural - Significance as a secular literature - Relevance to everyday life, Impact of Thirukkural on humanity, Thirukkural and universal values - Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle; Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements; Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.

Part B: Aptitude and Mental Ability

Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions)

Simplification - Percentage - Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) - Ratio and Proportion - Simple interest - Compound interest - Area - Volume - Time and Work.

Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions)

Logical reasoning - Puzzles - Dice - Visual reasoning - Alpha numeric reasoning - Number series.

Part C: Law

Unit I: (25 questions)

1) Indian Penal Code, 1860 (with amendments as on date)

2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Unit II: (25 questions)

1) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (with amendments as on date)

2) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

3) Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (with amendments as on date)

4) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Unit III: (25 questions)

1) Constitutional Law (with amendments as on date) (Specified Portions).

 i. Preamble

ii. Fundamental Rights

iii. Directive Principles of State Policy

iv. Fundamental Duties

v. Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

2) The Protection of Human Rights Act,1993 (with amendments as on date)

3) Legal Aid and Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

4) The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (with amendments as on date) (Specified Portions).

i. Section 9 : Jurisdiction of Civil Courts

ii. Section 10 : Res Sub-judice

iii. Section 11 : Res-judicata

iv. Order VII : Plaint (Simple format)

v. Order VIII : Written Statement (Simple format)

vi. Order XXVII : Suits by or against the Government or Public Officers in their Official Capacity

vii. Section 79 : Suits by or against Government

viii. Section 80 : Notice

ix. Order XIV : Framing of Issues

x. Sections 149–151 : Inherent Powers of Court

xi. Sec.148A : Caveat

Unit IV: (25 questions)

A) The Central Criminal Minor Acts (with amendments as on date)

1. The Arms Act,1959

2. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

3. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act,1986

4. The Copy Rights Act,1957

5. The Dowry Prohibition Act,1961

6. The Electricity Act, 2003 (Specified Portions – Offences and Penalties)

7. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

8. The Explosives Act, 1884

9. The Explosives Substances Act, 1908

10. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act,1956

11. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

12. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (Specified Portions – Offences and Penalties).

13. The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

14. The Public Gambling Act, 1867

15. The Railway Property Unlawful Possession Act, 1966

16. The SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989

17. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

18. The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

19. The National Medical Commission Act, 2019

20. The Information Technology Act, 2000

21. Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022

22. The Mental Health Care Act, 2017

23. Indecent Representation of Woman (Prohibition) Act, 1986

24. The Foreigners Act, 1946 (Amendment Act 2004)

25. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

26. Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994

27. The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984

28. The General Clauses Act, 1897

29. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

30. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

31. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

32. The Passports Act, 1967

33. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

34. The Lotteries (Regulations) Act, 1998

35. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

36. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

37. The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003

B) The Tamil Nadu State Minor Acts (with amendments as on date)

1. The Tamil Nadu City Police Act, 1888

2. Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug- Offenders, Forest-Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Sand Offenders, Sexual Offenders, Slum-Grabbers, and Video Pirates, Act, 1982

3. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act,1937

4. The Tamil Nadu Gaming Act, 1930

5. The Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882

6. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998

7. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Ragging Act,1997

8. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Charging of Exorbitant Interest Act, 2003

9. The Tamil Nadu Property (Prevention of Damage and Loss) Act, 1992

10. The Tamil Nadu Open Places Disfigurement Prevention Act, 1959

11. The Tamil Nadu Prize Schemes (Prohibition) Act, 1979

12. The Tamil Nadu Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Banning Act, 1978

13. The Tamil Nadu Open Places (Regulation of pasting of Posters and Fixing of Thatty Boards) Rules, 1995

14. The Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act,1997

15. Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments (Regulation) Act, 1997

16. Tamil Nadu Police Standing Order (Specified Portions-Hierarchy, Investigation, Powers and Duties of Police Officers)

17. The Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss to Property) Act, 2008

 

PLAN FOR MAINS EXAMINATION

The Main examination will consist of five papers ,out of which Paper-I will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in Paper II, Paper III, Paper IV and Paper V of Main examination and marks obtained in the Interview will be counted for ranking.

All paper will be of 3 hours duration and consist of 100 Marks.

Paper I- Tamil Eligibility Test

Minimum marks – 40 (SCs, SC(A)s STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs) and 40(all others).

Language of question paper will be Tamil.

Paper II- Law – I

Paper III- Law- II

Paper IV- Law- III

Paper V- Law- IV

Note: (i) Language for Paper II, Paper III, Paper IV, Paper V will be Tamil and English.

        (ii) Minimum marks for Paper II, Paper III, Paper IV, Paper V - 120 Marks (SCs, SC(A)s STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs) and 160 (all others).  

        

SYLLABUS FOR MAINS EXAMINATION

தாள்-I கட்டாயத் தமிழ் மொழி தகுதித் தேர்வு

(பத்தாம் வகுப்புத் தரம் - 100 மதிப்பெண்கள் - விரிந்துரைக்கும் வகை)

1. மொழிபெயர்த்தல்

(i) தமிழிலிருந்து ஆங்கிலத்துக்கு மொழிபெயர்த்தல்

(ii) ஆங்கிலத்திலிருந்து தமிழுக்கு மொழிபெயர்த்தல்

2. சுருக்கி வரைதல்

3. பொருள் உணர்திறன்

4. சுருக்கக் குறிப்பிலிருந்து விரிவாக்கம் செய்தல்

5. திருக்குறள் தொடர்பான கட்டுரை வரைதல்

அ) மதச் சார்பற்ற தனித் தன்மையுள்ள இலக்கியம்

ஆ) அன்றாட வாழ்வியலோடு தொடர்புத் தன்மை

இ)மானுடத்தின் மீதான திருக்குறளின் தாக்கம்

ஈ) திருக்குறளும் மாறாத விழுமியங்களும் - சமத்துவம், மனிதநேயம் முதலானவை

உ) சமூக அரசியல் பொருளாதார நிகழ்வுகளில் திருக்குறளின் பொருத்தப்பாடு

ஊ)திருக்குறளில் தத்துவக் கோட்பாடுகள்

6. கடிதம் வரைதல் (அலுவல் சார்ந்தது)

7.தமிழ் மொழி அறிவு

பாடத்திட்டம்

1. தற்கால நிகழ்வுகள்

2. சமுதாயப் பிரச்சனைகள்

3. சுற்றுச்சூழல் தொடர்பான தலைப்புகள்

4. இந்தியப் பொருளாதரம் தொடர்பான தலைப்புகள்

5. அறிவியலும் தொழில்நுட்பமும்

6. கலையும் பண்பாடும்

7. பகுத்தறிவு இயக்கங்கள் திராவிட இயக்கம், சுயமரியாதை இயக்கம்.

8. இக்காலத் தமிழ்மொழி கணினித் தமிழ், வழக்கு மன்றத் தமிழ். அலுவலக மொழியாகத் தமிழ், புதிய வகைமைகள்.

9. தமிழ்நாட்டின் சமூகப் பொருளாதார முன்னேற்றம் மற்றும் தமிழக அரசின் நலத்திட்டங்கள் (பெண்கள், விவசாயிகள்), சமூக நலத்திட்டங்களை நடைமுறைப்படுத்துதலில் சமூக சீர்திருத்த இயக்கங்களின் பங்கு. இட ஒதுக்கீடும் அதன் பயன்களும் - தமிழ்நாட்டின் சமூகப் பொருளாதார வளர்ச்சியில் சமூக நீதி மற்றும் சமூக ஒற்றுமையின் பங்கு.

10. சொந்த வாக்கியத்தில் அமைத்து எழுதுக. பொருள் வேறுபாடு அறிதல் பிரித்தெழுதுக, எதிர்ச்சொல், எதிர்மறை வாக்கியம், பிழை நீக்கி எழுதுக.

11. திருக்குறளிலிருந்து கீழ்க்காணும் தலைப்புகள் தொடர்பாக கட்டுரை எழுதுதல்

அ) மதச் சார்பற்ற தனித் தன்மையுள்ள இலக்கியம்

ஆ) அன்றாட வாழ்வியலோடு தொடர்புத் தன்மை

இ)மானுடத்தின் மீதான திருக்குறளின் தாக்கம்

ஈ) திருக்குறளும் மாறாத விழுமியங்களும் - சமத்துவம், மனிதநேயம் முதலானவை

உ) சமூக அரசியல் பொருளாதார நிகழ்வுகளில் திருக்குறளின் பொருத்தப்பாடு

ஊ)திருக்குறளில் தத்துவக் கோட்பாடுகள்

LAW

LAW PAPER I:

1) Indian Penal Code, 1860 (with amendments as on date) { IPC And BNS 50 Marks }

2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

3) Final Report and Framing of Charges { 30 Marks }

4) Translation { 20 Marks }

(a) Tamil to English

(b) English to Tamil

(i) Deposition

(ii) Judgement

(iii) Final Report

LAW PAPER II:

1) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (with amendments as on date) {CRPC And BNSS 60 Marks }

2) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

3) Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (with amendments as on date) { IEA And BSA 40 Marks }

4) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

LAW PAPER III:

1) Constitutional Law (with amendments as on date)(Specified Portions). { 40 Marks }

(i) Preamble

(ii) Fundamental Rights

(iii) Directive Principles of State Policy

(iv) Fundamental Duties

(v) Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

2) The Protection of Human Rights Act,1993 (with amendments as on date) { 20 Marks }

3) Legal Aid and Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (with amendments as on date) { 20 Marks }

4) The Code of Civil Procedure,1908 (with amendments as on date) (Specified Portions). {20 Marks }

i. Section 9 : Jurisdiction of Civil Courts

ii. Section 10 : Res Sub-judice

iii. Section 1 : Res-judicata

iv. Order VII : Plaint (Simple format)

v. Order VIII : Written Statement (Simple format)

vi. Order XXVII : Suits by or against the Government or Public Officers in their Official Capacity

vii. Section 79 : Suits by or against Government

viii. Section 80 : Notice

ix. Order XIV : Framing of Issues

x. Sections 149 – 151 : Inherent Powers of Court

xi. Sec.148A : Caveat

LAW PAPER IV:

1) The Central Criminal Acts. { 50 Marks }

1. The Arms Act,1959

2. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

3. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act,1986

4. The Copy Rights Act,1957

5. The Dowry Prohibition Act,1961

6. The Electricity Act, 2003 (Specified Portions – Offences and Penalties)

7. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

8. The Explosives Act, 1884

9. The Explosives Substances Act, 1908

10. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act,1956

11. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

12. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (Specified Portions – Offences and Penalties).

13. The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

14. The Public Gambling Act, 1867

15. The Railway Property Unlawful Possession Act, 1966

16. The SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989

17. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

18. The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

19. The National Medical Commission Act, 2019

20. The Information Technology Act, 2000

21. Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022

22. The Mental Health Care Act, 2017

23. Indecent Representation of Woman (Prohibition) Act, 1986

24. The Foreigners Act, 1946 (Amendment Act 2004)

25. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

26. Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994

27. The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984

28. The General Clauses Act, 1897

29. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

30. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

31. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

32. The Passports Act, 1967

33. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

34. The Lotteries (Regulations) Act, 1998

35. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

36. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

37. The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003

2) The Tamil Nadu State Minor Acts { 50 Marks }

1. The Tamil Nadu City Police Act, 1888

2. Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug- Offenders, Forest-Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Sand Offenders, Sexual Offenders, Slum-Grabbers, And Video Pirates, Act, 1982

3. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act,1937

4. The Tamil Nadu Gaming Act, 1930

5. The Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882

6. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998

7. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Ragging Act,1997

8. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Charging of Exorbitant Interest Act, 2003

9. The Tamil Nadu Property (Prevention of Damage and Loss) Act, 1992

10. The Tamil Nadu Open Places Disfigurement Prevention Act, 1959

11. The Tamil Nadu Prize Schemes (Prohibition) Act, 1979

12. The Tamil Nadu Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Banning Act, 1978

13. The Tamil Nadu Open Places (Regulation of pasting of Posters and Fixing of Thatty Boards) Rules, 1995

14. The Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act,1997

15. Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments (Regulation) Act, 1997

16. Tamil Nadu Police Standing Order (Specified Portions-Hierarchy, Investigation, Powers and Duties of Police Officers)

17. The Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss to Property) Act, 2008

 

INTERVIEW (VIVA VOCE)

The Interview will carry 60 marks (with no minimum qualifying marks).