Language test

(1) A language test of the standard for VIII Standard, shall be conducted by the appointing authority for those whose educational qualification is VIII Standard and above, but below S.S.L.C. and for those who do not possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil, as specified below:— Item of Syllabus: Part I – Dictation of half a page typed matter (60 Marks, 24 Minimum for pass, 10 minutes Duration); Part II – Reading (40 Marks, 16 Minimum for pass, 50 Aggregate marks for a pass). (2) An oral test of the standard for IV Standard shall be conducted by the appointing authority for those, whose educational qualification is below VIII Standard and for those who do not possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil to find out whether a person is able to converse freely and fluently in Tamil.