TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

Mohit Dhulia
Updated on March 11, 2024

Every year, TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment is held in Tamil Nadu to fill Junior Draughting Officer positions. The exam is divided into two parts, each of which consists of multiple-choice questions.

A Junior Draughting Officer’s monthly salary ranges from Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400, depending on the officer’s position. In addition to the salary, a number of benefits are provided. Candidates must visit the official website on a regular basis to keep up with the latest announcements.

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TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer 2022: An Overview

Candidates should review the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer exam highlights listed below and keep them in mind when applying for the position of TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer.

Specifics	Important Details
Exam Name	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment 2022
Conducting Authority	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Level of Exam	State
Frequency of the Exam	Once in a year
Expected Vacancies	500+ (tentative)
Levels of the Exam	Paper 1 (Specialised subject-based) Paper 2 (General Studies)Document verification
Examination Mode	Online
Duration of Exam	5 hours ( 3 hours for Paper I; 2 hours for Paper II)
Exam Language	English, Tamil
Exam Purpose	Junior Draughting Officer in the state of Tamil Nadu
Official Website	http://www.tnpsc.gov.in, https://apply.tnpscexams.in

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Exam Dates 2022

Candidates can get an idea of the exam dates for this year’s TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment exam by looking at the exam dates from the previous year. The tentative exam schedule for the year 2022 are listed below for aspirants’ convenience.

Exam related Events	Exam Schedule (Tentative)
Notification	February
Online Application Process	March
Admit Card Release	Fifteen days before the exam
TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Exam	June 2022
Answer Key Release	Two weeks after the exam
Result Announcement	30-35 days after exam

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer 2022 – Application Process

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer recruitment is a good opportunity, so it’s critical to pay close attention to the exam application form before submitting it.

Step 1: Visit the official website for more information.
Step 2: Select the Careers option from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Look for the notification for the Combined Engineering Service Examination (Junior Draughting Officer) 2022 and click on it.
Step 4: Complete all of the required fields.
Step 5: Upload all required documents, such as your passport-size photo, signature, certificates, and so on.
Step 6: Pay the application fees, which are listed separately for each category.
Step 7: Press the “Submit” button.

Application Fee

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer application fees can be paid online using debit/credit cards, net banking, or other payment methods. There is a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 150. The TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer exam has an examination fee of Rs 100. This fee must be paid at the time of application submission. The following candidates are eligible for a fee reduction on their exam.

SC, ST, BC: up-to 3 attempts.
Ex-servicemen: up to 2 attempts. There is no fee reduction for TNPSC candidates who have already been hired.
PH (not less than 40% disability) of Tamil Nadu state

Relevant Links
KPSC Assistant Surgeon	TNPSC AAO	KPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer
TNPSC Assistant System Engineer	TNPSC Combined Engineering Services	KPSC Taluk Development Officer

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Eligibility Criteria 2022

In the main notification document for the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment 2022, the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer eligibility is stated. As a result, before applying for the exam, candidates should double-check their eligibility. The detailed eligibility criteria is listed below.

Age Limit

Candidates should be aware that the maximum age limit at the time of registration is 30 years. SCs, SC (A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of All Castes are exempt from the age limit. They must, however, be under the age of 58. Below are the age restrictions for various titles.

Category	Age concession for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes.	Age concession for Other Category Applicants
For Differently Abled Person	Complete age concession	10 years
For Ex-Servicemen	Complete age concession	The maximum age limit is 48 years, but it does not apply to ex-servicemen who are already employed by the department.

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Educational Qualification 2022

Candidates for the position of Junior Draughting Officer must be proficient in the Tamil language. During the process of document verification, aspirants should also have a certificate for this. Below are the educational qualification details for aspirants.

Post Name	Department Name	Eligibility Criteria
Junior Draughting Officer	Tamil Nadu Highways Engineering Subordinate Services	A civil engineering diploma from a reputable university,
Junior Draughting Officer	Tamil Nadu Engineering Subordinate Services	A civil engineering diploma from a reputable university,

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer 2022: Syllabus

The TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer exam syllabus is available below for candidates to review.

Paper I Syllabus

Subject Name	Topics Covered
Architectural Assistant-ship	Computer Aided Draughting & Visualization History & Theory Of Architecture Site Survey & Planning Environmental Engineering Engineering Mechanics Town Planning Structural Engineering Building Materials & Construction Building Services Specification & Estimation
Civil Engineering (Diploma Standard)	Engineering And Pollution Control Surveying Engineering Transportation Environmental Estimating And Costing Hydraulics Structural Engineering Construction Materials & Construction Practice Mechanics Of Structure Construction Management Engineering Mechanics
Textile Manufacture (Diploma Standard)	Textile Mill Management Knitting, Garments & Control Textile Calculations Fibre Properties And Man-Made Fibre Spinning Modern Developments In Fabric Structure Testing & Quality Spun Yarn Formation Chemical Processing Fabric Formation Handlooms Textiles& Handloom Fabrics Nonwovens, Technical

Paper II Syllabus

The following is the detailed paper II syllabus:

Subject Name	Topics Covered
General Science	Botany Physics Chemistry Zoology
Current Events	Geography Economics Geography History Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (Sslc Standard) Political Science History And Culture Of India And Tamil Nadu Indian Polity Indian National Movement Indian Economy

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment 2022 Exam Pattern

The Combined Engineering Service Examination 2022, administered by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), is divided into three stages: Paper I (subjective), Paper II (general studies), and Document Verification.

Subject Name	Exam Type	Total number of questions	Exam Duration	Total Marks
Paper I (Specialization in Engineering)	Written exam	200	3 Hours	300
Paper-II (General Studies)	Written exam	100	2 Hours	200

The first paper will be written in English.
Only questions in Tamil and English will be asked in Paper I of the Civil exam.
Both Tamil and English will be used in Paper II General Studies.
There will be objective questions on both papers (MCQs).
The exam is worth a total of 500 marks.

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer 2022: Admit Card

The admit card for TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer will be released 15 to 20 days prior to the exam date. Aspirants can obtain their TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer admit card by following the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Visit the TNPSC’s official website.
Step 2: To download the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer admit card, click the flash link that appears on your screen.
Step 3: On your screens, you should see a window for downloading the admit card. fill in the requested information.
Step 4: Save the TNPSC admit card printout for future reference.

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer 2022: Answer Key

Within a week of the exam, the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment officials release the answer key. Candidates can get the answer key from the TNPSC website and use it to calculate their score using the exam’s marking scheme. Aspirants should only use the official answer key and not any other website to calculate their scores.

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Cut Off Marks 2022

The cut off marks for the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer exam have yet to be announced. Candidates should expect a cutoff similar to the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer exam from the previous year. The number of candidates, the number of vacancies, and the difficulty of the question paper determine the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer exam cut off. Below are the detailed cut-off marks for the year 2021.

Category Name	Written Exam Cutoff (Expected)	Interview cutoff (Expected)
OC (G,T,W,WT)	310-350	350-390
BC (G,T,W,WT)	285 -335	340-380
MBC (G,T,W,WT)	270-315	330-360
SC (G,T,W,WT)	270-295	320-350
ST (G, T)	230-250	270-290
BCM (G,T,W)	270-280	320-335

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer 2022: Results

The TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer exam results have yet to be released by the authorities. Candidates can go to the official website after the results are announced and download their results there. Candidates can obtain their result by following the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Visit the TNPSC’s official website.
Step 2: Click the flashing result link on your screen. Please double-check that the link is for TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer.
Step 3: Once you’ve been directed to the results page, save it to your computer for future reference.
Step 4: The only information displayed on their website will be the candidates’ registration numbers.
Step 5: Candidates must look up their registration number in the list and save the results for later use.

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Salary 2022

A Junior Draughting Officer’s monthly salary ranges from Rs 35400 to Rs 112400 at Level 11. This is the updated salary scale. The table below contains the rest of the salary information.

Post Name	Annual pay scale and Grade pay	Average Salary
Junior Draughting Officer in Highways Department	Rs 4,24,800 to Rs 13,48,800 and Grade pay- Rs 6600	Rs 35,400 to Rs.1,12,400 per month
Junior Draughting Officer in Public Works Department	Rs 4,24,800 to Rs 13,48,800 and Grade pay- Rs 6600	Rs 35,400 to Rs.1,12,400 per month

A TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer is eligible for additional benefits and allowances, such as dearness, house rent, transportation, medical, educational, telephone/mobile, study leaves, internet, and pension, in addition to their salary. Furthermore, there are opportunities for promotions, with the salary increasing in accordance with the promotion.

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer 2022: Vacancy

The vacancy for TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment 2022 will be announced shortly. Candidates must give it their all in order to be considered for a position as a TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer. The following is a list of vacancies by post from the previous year

Post Name	Department Name	Number of expected Vacancies
Junior Draughting Officer	Tamil Nadu Highways Engineering Subordinate Services	183 (177+6)
Junior Draughting Officer	Public Works Department	348

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Selection Process for 2022

Candidates will be chosen based on their performance in two consecutive Papers, Paper I and Paper II.

Written Examination

Subjective Engineering is Paper I, and General Studies is Paper II.
There will be objective-type questions in both Paper I and Paper II.
To advance to the next round of the selection process, the applicant must pass both papers.

Certificate Verification Round

There are no marks allotted to candidates in this round. All claims made by applicants during the application process are checked here.

TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer FAQs

What is the number of positions in TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment 2022?

There has yet to be a formal announcement. For this year’s TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment exam, candidates can expect about 500+ vacancies.

How much does it cost to apply for the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment exam?

The application fee is Rs 150, and it must be paid when filling out the examination form. In addition, a Rs 100 exam fee must be paid. As a result, the total fee for the TNPSC Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment Test 2022 is Rs 250.