Here’s the complete and verified guide to the TN Apex Cooperative Institutions Recruitment 2025, for 377 positions of Assistant and Junior Assistant (Advt. No. 01/2025):
Vacancy Breakdown & Application Timeline
Organization: Tamil Nadu Apex Cooperative Institutions (under the State Recruitment Bureau for Cooperative Societies)
Positions: 377 vacancies — Assistant and Junior Assistant roles across various cooperative institutions in Tamil Nadu
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Important Dates:
Application Start: 6 August 2025
Application Deadline: 29 August 2025 (by 5:45 PM)
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Exam Date: 5 October 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (10+2+3 pattern) recognized by a university.
Cooperative Training is mandatory (diploma or degree-level). Exemptions apply for degrees in Cooperation (e.g., B.A. or B.Com. in Cooperation)
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Ex-servicemen with a Military Graduation Certificate may also apply, provided they have passed SSLC & HSC in regular mode
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Language & Technical Skills:
Must have studied Tamil at SSLC/HSC/Degree level.
Basic knowledge of computer applications is required
Age Limit (as of 1 July 2025):
General (OC): Up to 32 years
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/MBC/BC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Widows): No upper age limit
OC Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years
OC PwD: Up to 42 years
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Vacancy Distribution & Pay Scales
Institution / Post Vacancies Pay Scale (₹)
TN State Apex Cooperative Bank (Chennai) – Assistant 211 32,020 – 96,210
Agriculture & Rural Dev. Bank – Assistant 75 21,930 – 85,000
Cooperative Marketing Federation – Assistant 65 21,500 – 87,500
Cooperative Banks & Credit Societies Fed. – Assistant 2 11,900 – 32,450
Consumer Cooperative Federation – Assistant 14 19,500 – 62,000
Cooperative Union – Junior Assistant 10 18,000 – 67,500
Total 377 —
Application Fee
OC / General: ₹500
SC / ST / MBC / BC / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Widows: ₹250
Payment Methods:
Through Central Cooperative Bank challan
Online via TNSC bank portal (entering payment reference DU… then resume application)
Selection Process
Written Exam (Objective type, OMR-based, Graduate level):
200 questions worth 170 marks
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
Duration: 180 minutes
Syllabus includes Cooperative Management, Banking & Credit, Auditing/Book-Keeping, Computer Applications, General Knowledge, Tamil Language, etc.
Interview:
Conducted for candidates who qualify in written exam.
Final selection by merit based on both stages
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
Visit the official website: www.tncoopsrb.in
(State Recruitment Bureau – Cooperative Societies)
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Download and read the official notification (Advt. No. 01/2025).
Register using valid mobile number and email.
Fill out the online application form with correct details.
Upload required documents: education certificates, cooperative training or exemption documents, Tamil language evidence, photo, signature, etc.
Pay the application fee via bank challan or TNSC portal.
Submit the application online before 29 August 2025 (5:45 PM).
Download and keep the confirmation slip for future reference.
Summary Table
Feature Details
Recruitment Authority TN Apex Cooperative Institutions Bank
Vacancies 377 (Assistant & Junior Assistant)
Application Mode Online via tncoopsrb.in
Application Dates 06 Aug – 29 Aug 2025 (5:45 PM)
Educational Qualification Any Graduate + Cooperative Training or exemption
Age Limit Up to 32 years (OC); relaxations for others
Selection Process Written Exam → Interview
Pay Scale ₹11,900 – ₹96,210 (depending on post)
Application Fee ₹250 (SC/ST etc.) or ₹500 (General)
Exam Date 05 Oct 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM