| S.No | Name of the Post | Preliminary (objective type ) | Main (Descriptive type ) | Oral Test | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group I | 200 Questions 150 – General studies 50 – Aptitude & Mental Ability (300 MARKS) | PAPER – I PAPER – II PAPER – III (900MARKS) | 120 Marks | Preliminary 3 Hrs Main Each Paper 3 Hrs Oral Test 20–30 minitus |
| 2 | Group II ( Interview Post ) | 200 Questions 75 – General studies 25 – Aptitude & Mental Ability 100 – General Tamil (or ) General English (300 MARKS) | PAPER I (300MARKS) | 40 marks | Preliminary 3 Hrs Main 3 Hrs Oral Test 20-30 minitus |
| 3 | Group II A (Non Interview) | 200 Questions 75 – General studies 25 – Aptitude & Mental Ability 100 – General Tamil (or ) General English | N A | N A | Preliminary Only – 3 Hrs |
| 4 | CCSE IV & VAO | 200 Questions 75 -General studies 25 -Aptitude &MentalAbility 100 – General Tamil (or ) General English (300 MARKS) | N A | N A | Preliminary Only – 3 Hrs |