Frequently Asked Questions

When does HR&CE exam happen?
10.9.2022
9.30-12.30am-paper 1
2-5pm -paper 2
What is the eligibility criteria to write HR&CE exams?

Educational Qualification

Must possess a degree in Arts Or Science or Commerce of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission

Provided that other things being equal, preference shall be given to the employees of Religious Institutions (other than Government Servants) who have put in not less than 5 years of Service.Provided that, other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who hold B.A., degree in Indian Culture and Religious Institutions Management and to those who hold a Diploma in Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded by the Institute of Epigraphy in Tamil Nadu.

Can people belonging to any faith write the exam?
Only persons professing Hindu Religion as required by ‘Section 10’ of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959 (Tamil Nadu Act, 22 of 1959) are eligible to apply.
How many exams are conducted for HR&CE?
Only one exam with two papers
How many levels are there in HR&CE exam
One level
What is the syllabus for HR&CE exam

Paper – I
Part-A

  • கட்டாயத் தமிழ் மொழி
    (Test standard)
    100 questions /150 marks

Part-B

  • General Studies (Code No. 003)
    (Degree standard) 75 questions and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC standard) 25 questions
    100 questions / 150 marks

Paper–II

  1. இந்து மதம் (பட்டப்படிப்புத் தரம் ) (Code No.180)
  2. சைவமும் சவணவமும் (பட்டப்படிப்புத்தரம்) (Code No.181)
    Total – 200 questions / 300 marks
What is the age limit for HR&CE exam
  • Minimum Age – 25
  • Maximum Age
    SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC/DCs, BCs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes.- No Maximum Age Limit
  • ‘Others’ [i.e., candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC/DCs, BCs]-37 Years *
Which are the positions for which HR&CE exams are conducted
Executive officer Grade 3
How many vacancies are there this year
42
What is the exam pattern

Paper – I
Part-A

  • கட்டாயத் தமிழ் மொழி
    (Test standard)
    100 questions /150 marks

Part-B

  • General Studies (Code No. 003)
    (Degree standard) 75 questions and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC standard) 25 questions
    100 questions / 150 marks

Paper–II

  1. இந்து மதம் (பட்டப்படிப்புத் தரம் ) (Code No.180)
  2. சைவமும் சவணவமும் (பட்டப்படிப்புத்தரம்) (Code No.181)
    Total – 200 questions / 300 marks
Which are all the books to be read for HR&CE exams
6-10 Tamilnadu samacheer books for paper 1
Hinduism,saivisham ,vainavisham book by Arumuga navalar
Is there any personal interview in HR&CE exam
No
What is ther preferable undergraduate degeree for this exam?

Preferential Qualification

Pference shall be given to persons who hold B.A., degree in Indian Culture and Religious Institutions Management and to those who hold a Diploma in Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded by the Institute of Epigraphy in Tamil Nadu.

Is there any eligibility exam for tamil other than general studies?
No
What is the book for Hinduism,saivism?
Arumuga navalar – Hinduism, saivisham ,vainavisham