Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is a recruiting body that conducts Group 1 (குரூப் 1)– Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services) to fill vacancies for various Group 1 posts. The TNPSC Group 1 2026 Notification will be released on 23rd June 2026 at the TNPSC official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. The registration dates will be released along with the notification To know complete details regarding the exam candidates must go through this article.
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026
TNPSC will release the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 PDF for the Combined Civil Service Examination Group 1 services on 23rd June 2026 at their official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. The official notification PDF will include complete details about the recruitment process, including vacancies, registration dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and more. The direct link to download the TNPSC Group 1 Notification PDF will also be shared here.
TNPSC Group 1 Notification (Previous Year) PDF- Click to Download
TNPSC Group 1A Notification (Previous Year) PDF- Click to Download
TNPSC Group 1 2026- Highlights
This will be a golden opportunity for job-seeking candidates who want to make a career in Group-1 Services posts. The selection of candidates for TNPSC Group 1 posts includes the Prelims exam, Mains exam, and Interview. Have a look at the table below for highlights regarding the recruitment drive.
| TNPSC Group 1 2026- Overview | |
| Name of the Commission | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Name of the Examination | Group 1 (குரூப் 1)– Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services) |
| Number of Vacancies | To be Announced |
| Name of the Post | Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & other |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100- Rs. 2,05,700 |
| Selection Process | Prelims-Mains-Interview |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNSPC Group 1 Exam Date 2026 Out
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Exam Date - I (Group-I Services) through the TNPSC Annual Planner 2026. The exam has been scheduled to be conducted on 6th September 2026. Admit Cards for the same will be released along with all exam-related information, including exam timing, shift timing, venue, etc.
TNPSC Annual Planner 2026- Click to Check
TNSPC Group 1 & 1 A 2026- Important Dates
The TNPSC Group 1 2026 Notification will be released on 23rd June 2026 at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The online registration dates for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 will be released along with the notification. The TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026 has been announced, i.e., 6th September 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 | 23rd June 2026 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026 | -- |
| Last Date to Apply Online | -- |
| Last Date to Pay the Application Fee | -- |
| Modification Window | -- |
| TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026 | 6th September 2026 |
TNPSC Group 1 & 1 A Vacancy 2026
TNPSC will announce the number of vacancies for various posts under TNPSC Group 1 Services along with the release of official notification. The post-wise vacancies under TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-I for the FY 2026 will be shared here once released officially.
| Post Codes | Post Name | Name of Service | Vacancies |
| TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy (Previous Year) | |||
| 1001 | Deputy Collector | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 28 |
| 1002 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category - 1) | Tamil Nadu Police Service | 07 |
| 1003 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service | 19 |
| 1006 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service | 07 |
| 1007 | District Employment Officer | Tamil Nadu General Service | 03 |
| 1946 | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | Tamil Nadu Labour Service | 06 |
| Total | 70 | ||
| TNPSC Group 1A Vacancy (Previous Year) | |||
| 1009 | Assistant Conservator of Forests | Tamil Nadu Forest Service | 02 |
| Grand Total | 72 | ||
TNPSC Group 1 2026 Online Form
TNPSC will start accepting online applications from eligible and interested candidates after the release of the detailed TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026. The link for the online application will be activated at Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. As the application process will start officially we will also provide a direct link below to apply online.
TNPSC Group 1 2026 Application Fee
While submitting your TNPSC Group 1 Application Form, the candidates have to pay the required One-time registration fee and examination fee through online mode only. Check the details for the TNPSC Group 1 Application Fee in the table below.
| Particulars | Fee |
| One-time Registration Fee | Rs. 150/- (valid for 5 years) |
| Examination Fee | Rs.100/- |
| Main Written Examination Fee | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ SC (Arunthathiyars)/ ST/ PwBD/ Destitute Widow | No fee |
| MBC/ Denotified Communities/ BC (Other than Muslim)/ BC (Muslim) | 3 free chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 free chances |
Note: Applicants who have already registered in the One-Time Registration system and are within the validity period of 5 years are exempted.
TNPSC Group 1 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must fulfill the below-discussed TNPSC Group 1 2026 Eligibility Criteria as per the respective posts. Check the education qualification & age limit
TNPSC Group 1 Education Qualification
Applicants should possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Deputy Collector |
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| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category - 1) |
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| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) |
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| Assistant Director of Rural Development |
Preference will be given
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| District Employment Officer |
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| Assistant Commissioner of Labour |
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Note: The applicants, who have written the final year degree examination, may also apply for the Preliminary Examination for direct recruitment to the posts included in Combined Civil Services-I (Group-I Services), subject to the condition that they should produce proof of having passed the degree examination while uploading the original documents for the Main Written Examination (the last date for this activity would be announced later) failing which they will not be admitted to the Main Written Examination.
TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs and DWs of all categories | Others excluding SCs, SC(A)s, STs, etc. | ||
| All posts excluding Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes ) | 21 years | 39 years | 34 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | |||
| For applicants possessing any degree | 21 years | 39 years | 34 years |
| For applicants possessing B.L. a degree from a recognized university | 21 years | 40 years | 35 years |
Physical Qualification
Applicants applying for the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) posts must possess the following Physical Qualifications:-
| Name of the Posts | Physical Qualification |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) | For Men: Must be not less than 165 cms in height and not less than 86 cms round the chest on full inspiration and must have a chest expansion of not less than 5 cms on full inspiration. For Women: Must be not less than 155 cms in Height. The Chest measurement will not apply to them. |
TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the TNPSC Group 1 exam will be done based on the following sequence:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview (Oral Test)
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TNPSC Group 1 2026 Exam Pattern
The selection will be made in three successive stages viz., (i) Preliminary Examination for selection of candidates for admission to the Main Written Examination (ii) Main Written Examination and (iii) an Oral Test in the shape of an Interview. TNPSC Group 1 exam has two written papers, Prelims, and Mains. Prelims consist of Multiple Choice Questions whereas Mains has descriptive questions. The pattern for each exam has been discussed below.
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
All the questions are objective and the exam will be OMR based. There is no negative marking for a wrong answer. The complete paper is 300 marks. Each question weighs 1.5 marks.
Minimum Qualifying Marks-
- SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs- 90 out of 300
- Others- 120 out of 300
| 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
Each paper has descriptive questions and the right answers are marked subjectively by the examiners. The number of questions varies in each chapter and tests the candidate’s knowledge across several domains.
The Main Written Examination answer sheets of Paper-II, Paper-III and Paper-IV will be evaluated, only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks [40%- i.e., 40 marks] in Paper-I and the marks secured in Paper-I will not be taken into account for ranking.
| Subjects | Total Marks | Duration of exam |
| Paper-I Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type) | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive type) | ||
| Paper II | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper III | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV | 250 | 3 hours |
| Interview & Records | 100 | |
| Total | 850 | |
TNPSC Group 1 Mock Test - Click to Attempt
TNPSC Group 1 2026 Syllabus
The candidates must begin their preparation with the subject-wise TNPSC Group 1 syllabus 2026. There are many sections in TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus from which the questions will be asked: General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability Test.
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Science |
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| Current Events |
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| Geography of India |
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| History and Culture of India |
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| Indian Polity |
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| Indian Economy |
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| Indian National Movement |
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| History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu | History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times. Thirukkural : (a) Significance as Secular literature.
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| Development Administration in Tamil Nadu |
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| Aptitude and Mental Ability |
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TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 for Prelims + Mains
TNPSC Group 1 Salary & Pay Scale
The candidates appointed in the Group I services in TNPSC Group I through this recruitment will get Rs. 56100-205700 Level 22 (Revised Scale) for all the posts. For more details, you can check the TNPSC Group 1 notification pdf mentioned above.
TNPSC Group 1 Salary Structure- Click to Check
