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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released an official notification pdf for the recruitment of various Group 1 vacancies for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & other posts. The authorities have announced a total of 90 vacancies through a detailed notification pdf. Candidates will be selected based on prelims, mains, and personal interviews. Candidates holding the required eligibility criteria can submit their duly filed application forms by 27th April 2024. More details regarding this recruitment and the TNPSC Group 1 apply online link have been provided in this article.

TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 Out

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the detailed TNPSC Group 1 notification pdf for TNPSC Combined Civil Service Examination Group 1 to recruit eligible candidates for 90 vacancies for various posts.  Interested candidates can directly download the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 PDF as we have provided the direct link as the pdf has been released officially.

TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024- Highlights

Candidates can check the important details for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024. The table for this year has been updated as per the details released in the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024. Check TNPSC Group 1 important details below:

Name of the Commission Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Name of the Examination TNPSC Group 1 (குரூப் 1)– Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services)
Advt No. 4/2024
Number of Vacancies 90
Category Govt Jobs
Name of the Post Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & other
Application Mode Online Only
Last Registration Date 27th April 2024
Salary Rs. 56,100- 2,05,700/-
Selection Process Prelims-Mains-Interview
Job location Tamil Nadu
Official website www.tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group 1- Important Dates

The online registration dates and some other important dates for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I has been released along with the NPSC Group 1 Notification 2024. The application correction window be opened from 2nd May to 4th May 2024. Candidates must check the table below to know the dates for other important events and mark them in their calendars to not miss any updates.

TNPSC Group 1 Events Dates
Last Date to Apply 27th April 2024 (11:59 pm)
Correction Window 2nd to 4th May 2024
TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2024 July 2024
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Date 2024 13th July 2024
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2024 23rd July 2024
TNPSC Group 1 Result 2024 September 2024

TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024 along with its notification for the FY 2024-25. This year, TNPSC released 90 vacancies for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & other posts. The post-wise TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy for this year has been tabulated below.

TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy (குரூப் 1) 2024
Post Code Name of Service Group 1 Posts Vacancy
1001 Tamil Nadu Civil Service Deputy Collector 16
1002 Tamil Nadu Police Service Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) 23
1003 Tamil Nadu Commercial
Taxes Service
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) 14
1004 Tamil Nadu Co-operative
Service
Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies 21
1006 Tamil Nadu Panchayat
Development Service
Assistant Director of Rural Development 14
1007 Tamil Nadu General
Service
District Employment Officer in Tamil Nadu General Service 01
1008 Tamil Nadu Fire Service District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) 01
Total 90

TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online

The online application process for TNPSC Group 1 has been started at www.tnpsc.gov.in. For all those aspirants who are preparing for the Group 1 Service exam then you have an excellent opportunity to apply online for said posts. Here we have updated the direct link to apply online for TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form carefully. Providing incorrect details will lead to the rejection of application forms. As per the notification, the last date to apply online is  27th April 2024 (11:59 pm). Click on the below apply online link and start submitting their duly filled application forms without waiting until the last minute.

Steps to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 1 Application Form

To apply online for TNPSC Group 1 candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps.

Step 1: You can go to the official website of TNPSC to apply online or click on the direct link mentioned below to apply online, once it is active.

Step 2: A page will be opened where you will get the registration and login form.

Step 3: Enter the required details in the form and Upload your Photo and signature.

Step 4: After that Fill in your communication address and Upload your Photo and signature.

Step 5: Before submitting the form, preview your details.

Step 6: Pay your fee through Debit/ Credit card/ Net Banking/ E-Challan if applicable.

Step 7: Click on submit and Your form will be submitted successfully.

Step 8: Your Online TNPSC Group 1 application process is completed and you can take a printout of the application form for further use

TNPSC Group 1 Application Fee

To complete the TSPSC Group 1 application forms candidates have to submit the required registration fee and application fee as per category. The fee will be paid online through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card. Candidates from the reserved category will be exempted from paying the application fee.

Exam Fee
One-time Registration Fee Rs. 150/- (valid for 5 years)
Preliminary Examination Fee Rs.100/-
Main Written Examination Fee Rs. 200/-
SC/ SC (Arunthathiyars)/ ST/ PwBD/ Destitute Widow Exempted
MBC/ Denotified Communities/ BC (Other than Muslim)/ BC (Muslim) 3 free chances
Ex-Servicemen 2 free chances

TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam candidates should go through the detailed notification PDF and ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & other posts. The eligibility parameters in terms of educational qualification and age limit are as follows:

TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification

To be eligible to apply online for TNPSC Group 1 candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognised university or board. Candidates who have written the final year degree exam are eligible to apply for the prelims exam. However, they must provide proof of having passed the degree exam while uploading the documents for the main written examination. The educational qualifications for the various group 1 posts are tabulated below in the table.

Post Name Educational Qualification
Deputy Collector Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or another Educational Institution
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I)
  • Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or another Educational Institution
  • Preference will be given to candidates who possess National awards for physical efficiency
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
  • Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities or Board
  • Preference shall be given to candidates as follows:
    1st preference: Candidates who hold both B.Com. degree and B.L. degree together with a Diploma in Taxation Laws
    2nd preference: A degree both in Commerce and Law
    3rd preference: A degree either in r B.Com. degree or B.L. degree
    together with a Diploma in Taxation Laws
    4th preference: A degree either in Commerce or Law
Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities or Board
Assistant Director of Rural Development
  • Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities or Board
  • Preference shall be given to candidates possessing any of the following qualifications-
    (a) Post Graduate Degree in Rural Services of the Gandhigram Rural Institute
    (b) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension.
    (c) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology.
District Employment Officer in Tamil Nadu General Service
  • Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities or Board
  • Preference will be given to graduates in Economics, Education, Sociology, Statistics, Psychology, and those with a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and experience in industrial, personnel management or labor welfare
District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities or Board

TNPSC Group 1 Physical Qualification

Candidates who are applying for Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) and District Officer (Fire and
Rescue Services) candidates must be required to fulfill the following minimum physical standards.

Gender Post  Height
(cm)
Chest Measurement (cm) Weight (Kg)
Men Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) 165cm Without Expansion – 86
Expansion- 91
N/A
Men District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) 165 cm Without Expansion – 89
Expansion- 94
50 kg
Women Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) 155 cm N/A N/A
District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) 155 cm N/A N/A

TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit (as on 01/07/2024)

All those candidates who are the age limit between 21-34 years are eligible to apply online for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024.

Minimum Age – 21 years
Maximum Age – 34 years

Post Maximum Age
Deputy Collector 34 years
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) 34 years
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) For candidates possessing any degree – 34 years
For candidates possessing a B.L. degree – 35 years
Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies 34 years
Assistant Director of Rural Development 34 years
District Employment Officer in Tamil Nadu General Service 34 years
District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) 34 years

Age Relaxation: The post-wise upper age relaxation will be provided for the reserved category as follows:

Post Name Age Relaxation
Deputy Collector 39 years
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) 39 years
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) For candidates possessing any degree – 39 years
For candidates possessing a B.L. degree – 40 years
Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies 39 years
Assistant Director of Rural Development 39 years
District Employment Officer in Tamil Nadu General Service 39 years
District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) 39 years

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Selection Process

The TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group-I Services) comprises three successive stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) and  Main Examination and Interview). The final selection will be made based on the candidate’s performance in the Main Examination and Interview.

  1. Stage 1:Preliminary Examination: The prelims screening test will be conducted to shortlist eligible for the main exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam will not be considered for determining their final order of merit. candidates for the main exam.
  2. Stage 2: Mains Exam: On the basis of the minimum qualifying marks and cut off marks a total of 20 times the number of total vacancies will be called to appear for the mains exam. The main exam will be held for Papers 1, 2, 3, and 4. Paper I will be qualifying in nature and marks obtained in Papers 2, 3 and 4 will be considered for the final merit list.
  3. Stage 3: Interview: Candidates declared qualified in the prelim exam will be called to appear for the interview exam. The interview exam will be held for a total of 100 marks. The final selection of the candidates will be made based on the total marks obtained by the candidates in the Main Written Examination Paper II, Paper III, Paper IV, and Interview taken together.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2024

The candidates going to apply online for TNPSC Group 1 must be aware of the exam pattern to know the total number of questions, marking scheme, topics to be asked in the exam, and other details. Here we have shared the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern for prelims and main exam for the ease of candidates.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

  • The TNPSC Group 1 prelim exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
  • A total of 200 questions will be asked for 300 marks.
  • For each correct answer, 1.5 marks will be deducted.
  • There is no negative marking for a wrong answer.
  • The questions on General Studies for the Preliminary Examination will be set both in Tamil and English.
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
Subject Number of Questions Total marks  Duration of exam 
General Studies (Degree Standard) 175 300 3 hours
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) 25
Total  200

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates who clear the prelims exam will be called to appear for the main exam. The main exam consists of Papers 1, 2, 3, and 4. The answer sheets of Paper-II, Paper-III, and Paper-IV of the Main Written Examination will only be evaluated if the candidate obtains a minimum qualifying mark of 40% (i.e. 40 marks) in Paper-I. The marks secured by the candidate in Paper I will not be considered for ranking purposes.

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2024
Paper Subject Total Marks Duration of exam
Paper-I Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type) 100 3 hours
Paper II General Studies (Degree Standard) 250 3 hours
Paper III General Studies (Degree Standard) 250 3 hours
Paper IV General Studies (Degree Standard) 250 3 hours
Total Marks 750
Interview & Records 100
Total 850

TNPSC Group 1 Physical Qualification

Candidates who are applying for Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) and District Officer (Fire and
Rescue Services) candidates must be required to fulfill the following minimum physical standards.

TNPSC Group 1 Salary 2024

Qualified candidates in the TNPSC Group 1 exam will be appointed for TNPSC Group 1 service posts i.e. Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & others. Appointed candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs. 56100-205700 as per Pay Level 22 for all posts. Along with the monthly stipend candidates will be offered the various allowance and perks.

TNPSC Group 1 Salary 2024
Posts Name Pay Level Salary
Group 1 Posts Pay Level 22 Rs.56100-205700

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Centre 2024

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will conduct the TNPSC Group 1 prelim exam at the various exam centers across the Tamil Nadu state to shortlist candiadtes for the TNPSC Group 1 main exam. The TNPSC Group 1 preliminary examination will be held at the centers mentioned below in the table.

City Code Exam Centre City Code Exam Centre
3001 Ariyalur 1601 Ramanathapuram
3301 Chengalpattu 3501 Ranipet
0101 Chennai 1701 Salem
0201 Coimbatore 1805 Karaikudi
0303 Chidambaram 3601 Tenkasi
0401 Dharmapuri 1901 Thanjavur
0501 Dindigul 1301 The Nilgiris
0601 Erode 2001 Theni
3401 Kallakurichi 2101 Thiruvallur
0701 Kancheepuram 2201 Thiruvannamalai
0801 Nagercoil 2301 Thiruvarur
0901 Karur 2401 Thoothukudi
3101 Krishnagiri 2501 Tiruchirappalli
1001 Madurai 2601 Tirunelveli
3801 Mayiladuthurai 3701 Tirupathur
1101 Nagapattinam 3201 Tiruppur
1201 Namakkal 2701 Vellore
1401 Perambalur 2801 Villupuram
1501 Pudukkottai 2901 Virudhunagar
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TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024- FAQs

Q1. How many TNPSC Group 1 vacancies are announced this year?

This year, 90 TNPSC Group 1 vacancies has been announced for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & other posts.

Q2. How can I apply online for TNPSC Group 1 2024?

The direct apply online link has been provided above in the article or candidates can visit the official website of TNPSC to apply online for TNPSC Group 1 2024.

Q3. What is the selection process for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024?

The selection process for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 includes three stages- Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview

Q4. What is the salary for TNPSC Group 1 Posts?

The appointed candidates for NPSC Group 1 Posts will be paid a monthly salary Rs. 56100-205700.

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