TNPCB Recruitment 2020: Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has rescheduled the Certificate Verification and interview process from December 09, 220 to December 12, 2020. Earlier, the scorecard of TNPCB Recruitment has been released. The scorecard is available for the recruitment into 242 posts of Assistant Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Junior Assistant, and Typist has been released. The computer-based examination was held on October 10 and 11, 2020. Earlier, the Board releases the online application window at the website through notification number 02/2019 dated March 05, 2020. The last date of submitting applications was May 17, 2020. Read this article to know the complete details of the TNPCB Recruitment 2020 including all the important dates and events.
Latest: The Certificate Verification and Interview processes for the post of typists in TNPCB scheduled from are postponed due to Cyclone Nivar is rescheduled from December 09 to December 12, 2020.
TNPCB Recruitment 2020
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is hiring eligible candidates into 242 posts. Applicants are selected for final appointment through the online examination to be conducted on the scheduled date. Check out all the important dates of the event below.
| Important event | Dates |
| Notification release | 05 Mar 2020 |
| Start of application | 05 Mar 2020 |
| Last date to apply | |
| Last date of paying fees | |
| Admit card release | 02 Oct 2020 |
| Date of online exam | 10 & 11 Oct 2020 |
| Declaration of Results | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Certificate Verification , Typing Test and Interview processes | 11 Dec 2020 |
Score Card: Click here to check the individual’s score card of the online Exams conducted by the TNPCB.
TNPCB Recruitment 2020 Admit Card
Admit cards are released by the TNPCB as per schedule. The admit cards can be downloaded from the website of the Board when released. Candidates can expect the admit cards to be published before the date of the exam post the closure of the application window. It is advised to visit the website regularly as TNPCB does not send admit cards by post to individual applicants.
TNPCB Recruitment 2020 Exam Center
A list of identified exam centers are provided in the official notification for the recruitment. We have provided the complete list of exam centers in which the seats of the applicants are to be allocated.
TNPCB Recruitment 2020 Exam Scheme & Pattern
The online examination is based on an objective type paper of 87.8 marks in total (87.8% of the total marks of the selection process). Furthermore, examination for the post of Assistant Engineer and Environmental Scientist is of 03 hours while for the posts of Junior Assistant and Typist is of 02 hours. Check out the complete exam pattern below.
TNPCB Recruitment 2020 Vacancy Details
The pollution control board in Tamil Nadu has advertised a total number of 242 vacancies. The vacancies are in the Engineering service, Scientific service and General Subordinate service divisions of the Board. Vacancies are distributed across various categories as per reservations. See how the vacancies are distributed across different posts from below.
| Post | Service | Vacancies |
| Assistant Engineer | Engineering Service | 78 |
| Environmental Scientist | Scientific Science | 70 |
| Junior Assistant | General Subordinate Service | 38 |
| Typist | General Subordinate Service | 56 |
TNPCB Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility conditions to apply for the vacancies in the TNPCB are indicated through the official notification. The minimum eligibility criteria are established in terms of the age limitations and the educational qualifications prescribed against each post. Check out the details below.
Age Limit
To apply for TNPCB recruitment 2020, the maximum age must be less than 35 years. The minimum age limit is 18 years i.e. applicants must have attained the age of 18 years. The age is calculated as on the date of February 12, 2020.
Check out the applicable relaxations on the maximum age for specific category of candidates below.
| Category | Relaxation |
| Unreserved | No relaxation |
| SC, SC (A), ST, MBC/DNC, BC, BCM | 05 years |
| Destitude widows | 02 yers |
| Differently abled | 10 years |
| ESM (SC, SC-A, ST, MBC/DNC, BC, BCM) | Maximum 53 years |
| ESM (Unreserved) | Maximum 48 years |
Educational qualification
The minimum educational qualification required for each post is prescribed by the TNPCB in the official notification. Here we compile the details of the required educational qualifications as per the notification for each post.
Assistant Engineer
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Chemical/ Environmental Engineering.
- In addition, candidates must also have a Master’s degree in Environmental/ Chemical Engineering or;
- Master of Technology degree in Environmental Science and Technology obtained from Anna University or;
- M. Tech in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals awarded by Anna University or;
- M.E. in Environmental Management awarded by Anna University
Environmental Scientist
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Science (M.Sc.) in any of the following subjects.
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Zoology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Environmental TRoxicology
- Microbiology
- Marine Biology
- Bio Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Botany
Junior Assistant
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and;
- Candidates must have a 06 months Diploma/Certificate in Computer Application
Typist
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and;
- Candidates must have passed in Government Technical Examination in Typewriting Higher Grade in English & Tamil and;
- Candidates must have a 06 months Diploma/Certificate in Computer Application
Note: All candidates are mandatorily required to have knowledge of the Tamil language as on the date of notification.
TNPCB Recruitment 2020 Application Process
The application process for TNPCB Recruitment 2020 is conducted online. Applications can be submitted through the website of the Board. All applicants have to pay the specified fee applicable to the selected category of the applicant. Check out the complete process of application in this section below.
How to apply
To submit the applications online, applicants have to first register at the website of the TNPCB. Thereafter, the registered candidates can complete the application process as explained below.
Registration
Step 1: Visit the website of the TNPCB. The website is available at tnpcb.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on Direct Recruitment 2020 as shown in the image below.
Step 3: Click on “New User”. The tab can be found at the top right corner of the page.
Step 4: Check mark the declaration and click on “Continue” at the bottom of the page.
Step 5: Enter all details and click on “Submit”.
Application form
Step 1: Visit the website of the TNPCB and click on “Direct Recruitment 2020” like before.
Step 2: Click on “Registered Candidate”. The tab is located at the top right corner of the page.
Step 3: Enter Username and Password generated during registration and click on “Sign In”.
Step 4: Complete the application form and make the payment as applicable.
Step 5: Generate a print out of the submitted application form.
Application fee
The TNPCB is allowing relaxations in the full application fee for candidates who belong to special reserved categories. Unreserved candidates have to pay the full application fee of Rs 500/-. Check out the category wise application fee below.
| Category | Fee |
| General (UR) | Rs 500/- |
| OC, BC, BCM, MBC/DNC | Rs 500/- |
| SC, SC(A), ST | Rs 250/- |
| Differently abled person | Rs 250/- |
| Destitute widow | Rs 250/- |
Document required
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) clearly indicates the list of documents that are required at the time of application. The applicants are required to upload the specified documents during the application process.
- Scanned image of a photograph
- Scanned image of signature
- Scanned copy of Community Certificate in prescribed format.
- Scanned copy of SSLC/HSC, Degree/ P. G. Degree
- Scanned copy of Priority certificate
- Scanned copy of PSTM
- Scanned copy of Destitute widow certificate
- Scanned copy of a certificate for Differently abled applicants
Note: All image files/documents to be uploaded must be in the JPEG/PDF format only.
TNPCB Recruitment 2020 Selection Procedure
Eligible applicants to the TNPCB Recruitment 2020 are to be selected through a two-stage selection process. The preliminary screening is conducted through an online examination. Applicants who qualify in the examination are eligible to appear in the final interview/skill test for the final appointment. Check out the details below.
About the TNPCB
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board was established in the year 1982. With the headquarters in Chennai, the Board serves as the apex body to monitor and control the level of environmental pollution in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is also entrusted with the task of enforcing legislation related to pollution control in the state.
