**Executive Summary**
This document, a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published on June 18, 2025, outlines amendments to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations of 1954. The amendments, made under the authority of Article 318 and Article 320 of the Constitution of India, primarily involve substitutions and additions to Annexure I-B. All amendments have already been implemented retroactively, dating back to July 6, 2022, up to May 3, 2023.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Authority and Scope:**
* Amendments are made under the powers conferred by Article 318 and Article 320 of the Constitution of India.
* The amendments apply to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954 (Volume-I of the Tamil Nadu Services Manual, 1987).
* **Effective Dates:**
* Amendment (1) is effective from July 6, 2022.
* Amendment (2) is effective from April 13, 2023.
* Amendment (3) is effective from October 27, 2022.
* Amendment (4) is effective from November 18, 2022.
* Amendment (5) is effective from May 3, 2023.
* **Amendments to Annexure I-B:**
* Entry "5. Deputy Director, Sericulture" is replaced with "5. Deputy Director (Administration) in Sericulture Department".
* Entry "10. Joint Director in Planning and Development" is replaced with "10. Deputy Director in the Department of Economics and Statistics and Department of Evaluation and Applied Research".
* The following entries are added:
* "15. Deputy Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)" after "14. Deputy Director in National Cadet Corps".
* "16. Assistant Inspector General of Registration in Registration Department" after "15. Deputy Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)".
* "17. Deputy Conservator of Forests" after "16. Assistant Inspector General of Registration in Registration Department".
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission**
* **Impact:** The TNPSC must incorporate these amendments into its existing regulatory framework. The changes primarily impact the positions listed in Annexure I-B.
* **Action Required:** Update the commission's documentation and procedures to reflect the revised job titles and additions as detailed in the amendments.
**Human Resources Management Department**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the changes in personnel records and organizational structures.
* **Action Required:** Ensure all relevant departments and personnel are aware of the changes and their effective dates. Coordinate any necessary administrative or structural adjustments.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954: Regulations governing the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, being amended.
Human Resources Management Department: The department responsible for issuing the amendment notification.
Article 318 and Article 320 of the Constitution of India: Articles of the Constitution of India granting powers to the Governor of Tamil Nadu for amending service rules.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette where the amendments are published.
Chennai: Location of publication of the Gazette.