**Executive Summary**
This document, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on September 2, 2009, announces an amendment to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954, effective retroactively from August 1, 2000. The amendment modifies the qualifications and methods of appointment for the post of Assistant within the Commission's Office. It defines the percentage of vacancies to be filled by direct recruitment, promotion, and transfer.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Regulation Amendment:**
* Amends the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954, specifically Annexure V, rule 1 to sub-rule (a).
* Effective date: August 1, 2000.
* **Assistant Post Appointment Methods and Qualifications:**
* **Direct Recruitment:** Must hold a degree.
* **Promotion (from Typist and Telephone Operator):** (i) Must hold a degree (ii) Must have rendered service for a period of not less than two years as Typist or five years as Telephone Operator.
* **Transfer (from Record Assistant, Record Clerk, Driver, and Office Assistant):** (i) Must hold a degree (ii) Must have rendered service for a period of not less than five years in the respective posts.
* **Vacancy Distribution:**
* 80% of vacancies to be filled by direct recruitment.
* 15% of vacancies to be filled by promotion from Typist and Telephone Operator.
* 5% of vacancies to be filled by transfer from Record Assistant, Record Clerk, Driver, and Office Assistant.
* **Unfilled Vacancies:**
* If a sufficient number of qualified individuals are not available for appointment by promotion or transfer, unfilled vacancies will be filled by direct recruitment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**: Potential candidates for the Assistant post within the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
**Action Required**: Those seeking appointment as Assistants must meet the specified qualifications related to educational degrees, experience in relevant positions, and follow outlined methods of appointment.
**Impact**: Typists and Telephone Operators in the Commission's Office.
**Action Required**: If qualified and meeting the experience criteria, individuals may pursue promotion to the Assistant post within the commission.
**Impact**: Record Assistants, Record Clerks, Drivers, and Office Assistants in the Commission's Office.
**Action Required**: If qualified and meeting the experience criteria, individuals may pursue transfer to the Assistant post within the commission.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954: The primary subject of this document, being amended by this notification.
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department: The issuing department for the notification amending the regulations.
Part III-Section 1(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette where service rules and regulations are published.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Chennai: Location where the Gazette is printed and published.