TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
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TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Quick facts
About the role
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has opened applications for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I, widely known as TNPSC Group 1 Services. The commission is hiring for 46 executive vacancies across Tamil Nadu state administration. Available openings feature prized state cadre posts including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I), Commercial Taxes Assistant Commissioner, District Registrar, and Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies. Graduates holding a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university who seek administrative careers in Tamil Nadu can submit their registration. Certain specialized positions give extra weightage to candidates with legal, commerce, labour relations, or rural development qualifications. Recruits join executive departments under Pay Level 22 with initial basic pay starting at Rs. 56,100. Applicants must complete their five-year One Time Registration on the commission portal before submitting the specific examination form. The selection assesses general studies, mental aptitude, descriptive writing proficiency, and interview board interaction.
Highlights
- Recruitment covers 46 gazetted cadre openings including Deputy Collector and DSP across Tamil Nadu government departments
- Appointed officers receive monthly pay under Level 22 scale ranging from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,05,700
- Applicants must possess a recognized bachelor's degree and fall within 21 to 34 years of age, with relaxations up to 39 years for reserved categories
- Physical standards apply for policing and fire service posts, requiring a minimum height of 165 cm for men and 155 cm for women
Selection process
- 1Preliminary Examination (Objective type screening test carrying 250 marks)
- 2Main Written Examination (Descriptive test consisting of four papers to test subject mastery)
- 3Oral Test and Personality Assessment (Interview carrying 100 marks)
- 4Certificate Verification and Physical Measurement Test (For uniformed service roles)
How to apply
- 1Log in to the official commission portal at apply.tnpscexams.in and generate an active One Time Registration profile if registering for the first time.
- 2Select Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group 1 Services) from the notification dashboard and open the online form.
- 3Enter academic qualifications, personal details, post preferences, and upload recent photographs and signatures as per size instructions.
- 4Pay the required Rs. 100 preliminary fee through online banking, debit card, or UPI unless eligible for fee exemption.
- 5Review the entered data on the preview page, submit the final form, and save the generated PDF copy for reference.
Important dates
- Notification Issued15 Oct 2026
- Application Window Opens18 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online20 Nov 2026
- Application Correction Window23 Nov 2026 to 25 Nov 2026
- Preliminary Examination Date20 Dec 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply20 Nov 2026
- Correction window23 Nov 2026
- Preliminary Examination Date20 Dec 2026
Frequently asked questions
What educational qualification is required for TNPSC Group 1 posts?
Candidates need a bachelor's degree from any recognized university established under central or state legislature. Final year students awaiting final results cannot sit for this exam. Specialized degrees in law, commerce, or sociology give preference for certain specific services like Commercial Taxes or Labour Department.
What is the age limit for general and reserved category applicants?
The minimum age across all posts is 21 years. Unreserved candidates must not have exceeded 34 years on the notification cut-off date. Candidates belonging to BC, BCM, MBC, DC, SC, SCA, and ST categories receive an extended upper age limit of 39 years.
Are there physical measurement requirements for TNPSC Group 1?
Yes, physical standards are compulsory for DSP and District Officer Fire roles. Male candidates need at least 165 cm height and 86 cm chest with 5 cm expansion. Female DSP applicants require a minimum height of 155 cm and must weigh at least 50 kg.
How much is the application fee and who gets an exemption?
Candidates pay Rs. 150 for the 5-year One-Time Registration and Rs. 100 for the preliminary exam. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, persons with benchmark disabilities, and destitute widows are fully exempt. Backward classes and MBC applicants receive three free test chances before paying fees.
Does the preliminary exam score count toward final Group 1 merit ranking?
Preliminary exam scores serve solely to shortlist candidates for the descriptive main examination at a fixed ratio. The final merit ranking and service allocation rely strictly on the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Written Examination papers and the subsequent personal interview.