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.
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
Step by step
01Identity 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.
02Community 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.
03PSTM 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.
04Category-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.
05Application-era records
A copy of your submitted application and hall ticket. Carry originals plus one photocopy set of everything.
Official links
Frequently asked questions
What happens if one document is missing at CV?
What is the PSTM certificate format?
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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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