Puducherry Administration invites online applications for 130 regular posts of Artist and Lower Division Clerk under CHSL Exam 2025. Candidates must be natives or residents of Union Territory of Puducherry. The last date to apply is 14-12-2025. The recruitment involves a written exam with multiple papers and a skill test for Artist. Age limit is up to 30 years with relaxations. Selection includes written exam, document verification, and merit list preparation. Application fee is payable online.
Vacancy Details
- Artist (Dept. of Art & Culture): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Pass in H.Sc (12th Class) or equivalent; Diploma / Higher Grade Certificate in Drawing & Painting from recognized institution. - Lower Division Clerk (Dept. of Personnel & Administrative Reforms): 129 vacancies
Qualification: Pass in H.Sc (12th Class) or equivalent; Typewriting Lower Grade in English/Tamil/Malayalam/Telugu OR Typing Speed: 35 w.p.m. (English) or 30 w.p.m. (Tamil/Malayalam/Telugu) on computer.
Qualification Requirements
(1) A pass in H.Sc (12th Class) or equivalent. (2) Diploma / Higher Grade Certificate in Drawing & Painting from recognized institution for Artist; (1) A pass in H.Sc (12th Class) or equivalent. (2) Typewriting Lower Grade in English/Tamil/Malayalam/Telugu OR Typing Speed: 35 w.p.m. (English) or 30 w.p.m. (Tamil/Malayalam/Telugu) on computer for Lower Division Clerk.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Selection Process
- Written Exam: Candidates must appear in Paper-I for both posts; Paper-II for Lower Division Clerk; Paper-III (Skill Test) for Artist. Negative marking of 0.25 for wrong answers.
- Weightage Calculation: Artist: 25% weightage for Paper-I and 75% for Paper-III. Lower Division Clerk: Equal weightage for Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Document Verification: Provisionally shortlisted candidates, three times the number of vacancies, will be called for document verification.
- Final Selection: Based on merit list after applying weightage and completing certificate verification.
How to Apply
- Apply online by 14-12-2025.
- Fill all fields carefully based on certificates.
- Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature.
- Submit the online application.
- Print the application form for future reference.
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Important Dates
- Application End Date: 14-12-2025
