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)
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
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.
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)
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
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.