The TNPSC Group 1 Question Paper 2026 for the Preliminary Examination will be available after the exam is conducted on 27 September 2026. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is scheduled to conduct the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) Preliminary Examination in a single shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
TNPSC Group 1 Question Paper 2026
The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims question paper will contain 200 objective-type questions carrying 300 marks. The paper comprises 175 questions from General Studies and 25 questions from Aptitude and Mental Ability. Candidates who appear for the exam can use the question paper to check the questions asked, analyse the difficulty level, and calculate their expected marks using the answer key.
| TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Question Paper 2026: Overview | |
| Exam Name | TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Date | 27 September 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Exam Shift | Single Shift |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| General Studies | 175 Questions |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 Questions |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Question Paper 2026 PDF
The TNPSC Group 1 Question Paper PDF 2026 for the prelims exam will be provided in this section after the examination. Candidates can download the paper and compare the questions with their attempted responses. The question paper will be useful for candidates who want to review the questions asked in the examination and estimate their probable scores.
TNPSC Group 1 Question Paper 2026 – Difficulty Level
The overall difficulty level of the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2026 will be updated after reviewing the question paper and feedback from candidates who appeared for the examination.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Studies | To be updated |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | To be updated |
| Overall | To be updated |
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination consists of two broad sections: General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test. The complete paper carries 300 marks and candidates get three hours to attempt all 200 questions.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 175 | 262.5 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Papers
Candidates preparing for future TNPSC Group 1 examinations can also practise previous-year question papers. Solving earlier papers helps candidates become familiar with the actual examination format, question styles, and recurring subject areas. Previous papers are also useful for practising time management and identifying areas that need additional revision.
What After TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2026?
After the Preliminary Examination, TNPSC will proceed with the subsequent stages of the Group I Services recruitment process as per the official schedule. The selection process includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Interview, subject to the applicable TNPSC rules and notification. Candidates who qualify for the Preliminary Examination will be eligible to proceed to the next stage i.e. Mains.
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| TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus & Exam Pattern | TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off (Previous Year) |
| TNPSC Group 1 Salary Structure | TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 |
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