The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Bank has announced the recruitment of 2,513 positions for Assistant, Junior Assistant, Clerk, and Supervisor roles across various cooperative institutions in the state. A thorough understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern is essential for candidates preparing for these positions.
TN Cooperative Bank Assistant syllabus 2025 Exam Pattern:
The selection process comprises a written examination followed by an interview. The written exam is structured as follows:
- Total Questions: 200 objective-type questions
- Total Marks: 170
- Duration: 3 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
The distribution of questions across subjects is as follows:
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Cooperative Management | 50 |
| Cooperative Credit & Banking | 50 |
| Cooperative Accounting | 25 |
| MIS and Computer Application/Computer Fundamentals | 25 |
| General Studies | 25 |
| Tamil Language | 25 |
TN Cooperative Bank Assistant Recruitment 2025 Out for 2513
Syllabus:
The syllabus encompasses the following subjects and topics:
- Cooperative Management:
- Cooperative movement in India
- Cooperatives after the implementation of the New Economic Policy
- Evolution of the cooperative movement
- Cooperative movement abroad
- Cooperative management principles
- Pioneers of the cooperative movement in India and abroad
- Cooperative administration and law
- Cooperative Credit & Banking:
- Central Cooperative Banks (DCCB) organization
- State Cooperative Banks
- Classification of credit
- Structure of credit cooperatives: federal, unitary, and mixed types
- Priority sector lending
- Role of NABARD
- Meaning and definition of banking
- Banking operations
- Management of funds in banks
- Banking services
- Inspection and supervision of cooperative banks
- Management of overdues
- Important provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Cooperative Accounting:
- Commerce fundamentals
- Definition, meaning, and objectives of accounting
- Double-entry system of accounts
- Final accounts preparation
- Cooperative accounting principles
- Cooperative audit procedures
- MIS and Computer Application/Computer Fundamentals:
- Business applications of information systems
- Introduction to computers
- Operating systems
- Microsoft Word
- Spreadsheets
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Using design templates
- Producing and printing presentations
- IT-enabled services
- Network security
- General Studies:
- History of India
- Indian national movement
- Geography
- Indian polity
- Indian economy
- General science
- Current affairs
- Aptitude and mental ability tests
- Tamil Language:
- History of the Tamil language
- Tamil literary history
- Sangam literature
- Modern Tamil literature
- Tamil grammar
- Prominent Tamil scholars and poets
Recommended Books:
For comprehensive preparation, candidates may consider the following books:
- “TN Cooperative Bank Assistant Exam Guide” by V.V.K. Subburaj
- “Cooperative Banking: Principles, Laws, and Practices” by Abhijit Dutta
- “Computer Fundamentals” by P.K. Sinha
- “General Studies Manual” by M. Laxmikanth
- “Objective General Knowledge” by Lucent Publications
- “Tamil Nadu History” by Dr. J. Dharmaraj
| Subject | Question | Marks |
| Cooperative Management | 50 | 170 |
| Cooperative Credit & Banking | 50 | |
| Cooperative Accounting | 25 | |
| MIS and Computer Application/ Computer Fundamentals | 25 | |
| General Studies | 25 | |
| Tamil Language | 25 | |
| Total | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What is the total number of vacancies for the TN Cooperative Bank Assistant Recruitment 2025?
A1: The recruitment drive offers a total of 2,513 positions for Assistant, Junior Assistant, Clerk, and Supervisor roles.
Q2: What is the selection process for the TN Cooperative Bank Assistant positions?
A2: The selection process comprises a written examination followed by an interview.
Q3: Is there negative marking in the written examination?
A3: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Q4: What are the subjects covered in the written examination?
A4: The subjects include Cooperative Management, Cooperative Credit & Banking, Cooperative Accounting, MIS and Computer Application/Computer Fundamentals, General Studies, and Tamil Language.
Q5: How can I apply for the TN Cooperative Bank Assistant positions?
A5: Candidates can apply online through the official website of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Bank during the application period.
For more detailed information and updates, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Bank.