What happens if one document is missing at CV?

The related claim is not counted. Depending on the claim (community, PSTM), that can change your category or preference eligibility and cost the selection, there is rarely a second chance.

What is the PSTM certificate format?

A certificate from the head of the institution confirming Tamil was your medium of instruction, for each course year claimed, in the format annexed to the notification.

Documents Required for TNPSC Certificate Verification

Certificate verification is where claims meet originals. Every single thing you claimed at application must be provable on paper, this checklist covers what to gather months in advance.

Step 1
Identity and education (everyone)
SSLC marksheet (date of birth proof), all higher marksheets and degree certificates as claimed, transfer certificate where asked, and the specified photo ID.
Step 2
Community certificate
Permanent community certificate matching what you entered in OTR. If your card is old-format or laminated beyond recognition, get a fresh digital copy from e-Sevai in advance.
Step 3
PSTM certificates, if claimed
Tamil-medium study certificates for every year of the qualifying education, issued by the institution head in the prescribed format. This is the most commonly fumbled document, start early.
Step 4
Category-specific proofs, if claimed
PwBD certificate from the medical board, destitute widow certificate from the revenue department, ex-servicemen discharge documents, no objection certificate for in-service candidates.
Step 5
Application-era records
A copy of your submitted application and hall ticket. Carry originals plus one photocopy set of everything.

Worth knowing

Order certificates months ahead, revenue and e-Sevai timelines are not exam-aware
Any claim you cannot prove is simply dropped, which can move you to a different category and out of the selection

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Frequently asked questions

The exact TNPSC photo and signature requirements: 3.5×4.5cm photo at 20-50KB, 3.5×1.5cm signature at 10-20KB, 200 DPI, and the rejection reasons to avoid.

How to Get a Community Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Getting or renewing the community certificate TNPSC applications depend on: e-Sevai process, documents, timelines and the digital copy.

How to Get Your PSTM Certificate for TNPSC

Claiming the 20% Tamil-medium reservation: who issues the PSTM certificate, the format, and the year-wise proof most candidates miss.

How to Take Your TNPSC Application Photo at Home

A studio-quality application photo with a phone: the wall, the light, the framing, and resizing to 20-50KB, no photo shop needed.

Steps and specifications follow official TNPSC instructions and notification annexures. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.

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