Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the TNPSC Labor Officers test to recruit candidates for the State and Ministerial services according to policies set by the State Government. The Public Service Commission is also involved in the recruitment of Government Servants. The commission gives advices and suggestions to the Government on how to recruit the right candidates, posting of the recruited candidates and also on their transfers.

Structure of TNPSC LO Test

There will be a written examination of 300 marks and an oral test of 40 marks.

• 50% will be average questions
• 30% will be above average
• 20% very difficult questions

Syllabus for TNPSC LO Test

The syllabus for the examination includes Social Science and Labor law.

History:

• Social, economic and political aspects of Indian history
• The Indian National Movement
• Character of the freedom movement
• Growth of nationalism and attainment of independence
• Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
• Panchayati Raj and Community Development
• Features of economic policy in India and Indian Culture
• Relationship between Population, Environment and Urbanisation

World Geography:

• Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India

Labour Law

• The Factories Act, 1948

Approval

• Licensing and Registration
• Inspecting Staff
• Health
• Welfare
• Working Hours
• Annual Leave with wages
• Periodical Returns
• Registers and Records

The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948

• Registration of Establishments
• Shops and Commercial Establishments
• Hotels
• Restaurants and Eating Houses
• Theatres or other places of Public
• Amusement or Entertainment
• Leave with pay and payment of wages
• Health and Safety
• Maintenance of Registers, Records and Annual Report

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

• Advisory Boards – Registration of Establishments
• Licensing of Contractors
• Welfare and Health of Contract Labour
• Registers and other Records to be maintained

The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

• Fixing of Minimum Rates of Wages
• Minimum Rates of Wages
• Procedure for Fixing and Revising Minimum Wages
• Advisory Boardsand Committees
• Wages in Kind
• Wages for worker who works for less than normal working day
• Wages for two or more classes of work
• Minimum time rate wages for piece rate work
• Maintenance of Registers and Records

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should possess M.L.M degree which is awarded by the Institute of Labour Studies, Tamil Nadu or should have a degree/diploma in social work from any recognized university. And also the candidate’s age should be between 19 to 30 years.

How to Apply?

Candidates can obtain the application forms from any of the Head post offices by paying an amount of Rs 30/- along with the examination fees of Rs 125/- . Candidates can also apply online by logging in to the TNPSC website. Those who are applying online should have their postal receipt ready from any of the Head post Offices by making a payment of Rs 155/- as the application and examination fees.

How to fill the Form?

The attested copies of all the certificates should be attached along with the application form. The duly filled in applications should be sent to

Address : The Controller of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), Omanthoorar Government Estate, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

• Start of sale of prospectus:  Last week of April, 2012
• Last date for the receipt of applications: Third week of May, 2012
• Examination Date: Last week of September, 2012

List of TNPSC LO Test centers

• Thanjavur
• Chennai
• Tiruchirappalli
• Coimbatore
• Madurai
• Vellore
• Salem
• Tirunelveli
• Villupuram

Contact Address for the TNPSC LO Test

Address : Controller of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Omanthoorar Government Estate, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002

Reference Books for TNPSC LO Test

• Eastern Law Book House’s book on Labour Law by Malik
• Social Workers’ Desk Reference by Albert R. Roberts
• Employee Relations by John Gennard
• Essentials of Employment Law by David Lewis and Malcolm Sargeant
• Methods of Discovery: Heuristics for the Social Sciences by Andrew Abbott and Jeffrey C. Alexander
• A Guide to Employment Statutes by Erich Suter
• Employment Law Workshops by Derek Eccleston and Barbara Gough
• Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences by Alan Agresti and Barbara Finlay

Coaching Centers for TNPSC LO Test

• Shankar IAS Academy
• Strategy IAS Academy
• Indain IAS Academy
• Ganesh IAS
• Educasium
• Excel career India
• Success IAS Academy
• Sangam IAS Academy
• Team IAS Academy
• Radian IAS Academy
• Nice IAS
• Amit Academy
• Bharati IAS study centre
• Arise Brilliant chamber
• Spar k IAS studies
• Udhayam Kalvi Maiyam
• Brilliant Tutorials
• Amit Academy

Study Plan

Time management

Proper management of time is an important criterion for the examination. Assess yourself while preparation so that you will be able to know your preparation and work accordingly. As the examination approaches start doing the mock tests as it helps you in improving the speed. Attend the questions which seem to be easy for you. As the number of questions is large you get hardly a minute for answering a question. One should have to make more than 90 answers correct in order to enter the selection list.

Remember

Questions will be asked from every corner of the syllabus. So prepare thoroughly on each and every portion of the syllabus as the competition is getting very tough these days.

Guessing

Give it a guess unless you have an idea about the question. There are negative marks for wrong answers. For every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted. Marks will not be deducted for unattempted questions. Correct questions carry one mark each.

During preparation

Don’t stress yourself too much before the exam as it declines the mental alertness. Sleep well on the exam eve so that your brain will be fresh for the next day’s exam.

Planning

Formulate and plan your studies at least two months before the examination. Prepare short notes while you study. Discuss with others those who are preparing for the examination.

Remember

As there is no magic formula for the success in the personal interviews keep your confidence high and approach it with a positive attitude.

Regular assignments

Work more on assignments and home in order to obtain a high score.

How and Where To Get the Results?

You can get the results from the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Labor Officers Exam website. The website address is given below.

http://www.tnpsc.gov.in/

Score Validity

The score of TNPSC test is valid until the vacancies are filled.