
Tamil paper compulsory in TNPSC exams
The Hindu
The State Government on Friday issued a G.O. making the Tamil language paper compulsory in qualifying examinations for State government jobs.The notification follows an announcement made by Minister f
The State Government on Friday issued a G.O. making the Tamil language paper compulsory in qualifying examinations for State government jobs.
The notification follows an announcement made by Minister for Finance & Human Resources Management Palanivel Thiaga Rajan in the Assembly. The G.O. makes the Tamil paper compulsory in the TNPSC and Teachers Recruitment Board examinations.
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