Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has published the official notification PDF for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026, along with TNPSC Group 1 Registration Dates. Candidates who are interested in 26 Group 1 service vacancies released this year must fill out the application form at the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in to get themselves registered. The authorities have started accepting online applications from 30th June 2026 onwards. Before filling out the application form, candidates must be aware of the application fees and procedure to fill out the form, which is discussed in the article below.
TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026 Starts
The authorities have started online registrations for the posts of Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & others through the official website from 30th June 2026, and the last date to apply online is 29th July 2026. Any candidate who wishes to apply for the respective posts must be aware of the eligibility requirements for that particular post; otherwise, they will be disqualified. Candidates must read the entire TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 PDF before filling out the application form to have a better understanding of the process and the recruitment drive.
TNPSC Group 1 Application Form 2026
Every candidate who wants to become part of the selection process for the released posts must fill out the TNPSC Group 1 Application Forms first. The candidates must be sure of the information they are filling in the online form; any kind of false information can lead to direct disqualification. Candidates who are interested in the various Group 1 posts must check the important dates for online registrations from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | 23rd June 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 30th June 2026 |
| Apply Online End Date | 29th July 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Application Correction Window Dates | 2nd (12:01 am) to 4th August 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Exam Date | 6th September 2026 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) |
TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026 Link
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has activated the link for online registrations for various Group 1 posts from 30th June 2026 onwards. Candidates must not forget to keep the necessary documents ready while filling out the online form. Candidates are advised to fill out the application before the last date, and they must preview the form after filling it out once. The direct TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026 link has also been provided below for the convenience of the candidates.
TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026- Click to Check
TNPSC Group 1 Application Fees 2026
The candidates have to pay an examination/application fee while filling out the application form; only then will the TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026 process be completed. The candidates have to pay Rs. 100/- for the prelims exam and Rs. 200/- for the mains written examination.
| Exams & Categories | Application Fees |
| One-Time Registration | Rs. 150/- (Valid for 5 years) |
| Prelims Exam | Rs. 100/- |
| Mains Exam | Rs. 200/- |
| Ex-Serviceman | 2 free chances |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Destitute Widow | Exempted |
| MBC/Denoted Communities/BC (Other than Muslim)/BC (Muslim) | 3 free chances |
Steps to Fill TNPSC Group 1 Application Form
Candidates are advised to follow the following steps to complete the online application well before the last date.
Step I: 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 II: A page will be opened where you will get the registration and login form.
Step III: Enter the required details in the form and upload your Photo and signature.
Step IV: After that, Fill in your communication address and upload your Photo and signature.
Step V: Before submitting the form, preview your details.
Step VI: Pay your fee through Debit/ Credit card/ Net Banking/ E-Challan if applicable.
Step VII: Click on submit and Your form will be submitted successfully.
Step VIII: Your Online TNPSC Group 1 application process is completed and you can take a printout of the application form for further use.
