TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has started the TNPSC Group 1 Application Process 2026 from June 30, 2026, at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to apply for the same till July 29, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). As per the official exam schedule announced, after the conclusion of the registration process, the commission will activate the TNPSC Group 1 Application Form 2026 Correction Window from August 2, 2026, at 12:01 AM to August 4, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The commission had released the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 on June 23, 2026, on the above-mentioned official website. The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2026 Exam will be held on September 6, 2026, in a single shift, from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Along with the official notification, the commission has also released a total of 26 vacancies for this year's exam. These vacancies include job posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Director of Rural Development, Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, District Officer, and District Employment Officer. To be eligible for these job posts, candidates are required to appear for the TNPSC Group 1 prelims and mains exams. Candidates can now apply for the exam as the commission has released the TNPSC Group 1 Application 2026 on June 30, 2026. Only those who successfully register for the examination will be eligible to download their TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2026, once released.
Latest Updates:
- The last date to register for the upcoming TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 is July 29, 2026, till 11:59 PM.
- The TNPSC Group 1 Application Form 2026 has been uploaded online on June 30, 2026, at the official website.
- The commission has released the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 Notification on June 23, 2026, at tnpsc.gov.in.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026: Highlights
The commission has released the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 on June 23, 2026. The Prelims examination is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Check important exam highlights in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Name of the exam
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TNPSC Group 1
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Conducting body
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
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TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026
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June 23, 2026
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Posts offered
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- Deputy Collector
- Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Assistant Commissioner
- Assistant Director of Rural Development
- Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
- District Officer
- District Employment Officer
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Date of TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam 2026
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September 6, 2026
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Date of TNPSC Group 1 Main Exam 2026
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To be announced
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Official website
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tnpsc.gov.in
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TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026
The TNPSC Group 1 Exam Dates for the 2026 session are now available at tnpsc.gov.in. Check important dates below:
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Dates |
| TNPSC Group 1 Exam Notification 2026 |
June 23, 2026 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Registration 2026 Start Date |
June 30, 2026 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Registration 2026 Last Date |
July 29, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| TNPSC Group 1 Application 2026 Correction Window Start Date |
August 2, 2026 (from 12:01 AM) |
| TNPSC Group 1 Application 2026 Correction Window Last Date |
August 4, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026 (Prelims) |
September 6, 2026 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Answer Key 2026 |
To be announced soon |
| TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Result 2026 |
To be announced soon |
| TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2026 |
To be announced soon |
The registration process for the TNPSC Group 1 examination has started on June 30, 2026, at tnpsc.gov.in. Here is how candidates can apply for the TNPSC Group 1 exam 2026 in this session.
Step 1: Visit the official website - tnpsc.gov.in
Step 2: New users are required to register online at the One Time Registration portal to generate login credentials
Step 3: Log in using the credentials
Step 4: Find the application form link and fill in all the required details in the form.
Step 5: Upload the required scanned documents, including your required photograph, in the prescribed format
Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the form
TNPSC Group 1 Application Fee
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Exam
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Fees
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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims
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Rs. 100
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TNPSC Group 1 Mains
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Rs. 200
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TNPSC Group 1 Vacancies 2026
The commission has announced a total of 26 vacancies for Group A services in the official notification. Candidates can check the post-wise breakdown for the vacancies released for this year's exam cycle below.
| S. No. |
Name of the Post |
Post Code |
Name of the Service |
Number of Vacancies |
Level of Pay |
| 1 |
Deputy Collector |
1001 |
Tamil Nadu Civil Service |
12 |
Level 22 |
| 2 |
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) |
1003 |
Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service |
2 |
Level 22 |
| 3 |
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies |
1004 |
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Service |
3 |
Level 22 |
| 4 |
District Registrar |
1005 |
Tamil Nadu Registration Service |
8 |
Level 22 |
| 5 |
Assistant Commissioner of Labour |
1946 |
Tamil Nadu Labour Service |
1 |
Level 22 |
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26 |
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The number of vacancies notified is tentative and is liable for modification until the publication of the results of the main examination. Whenever the vacancies are revised, the number of candidates selected for the successive stages will also be revised accordingly.
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026
The exam notification for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 has been released on June 23, 2026, at tnpsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can check the direct link to download the official notification below:
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 - Download PDF
The exam aims to recruit Group 1 officers for the posts of Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category - 1), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Assistant Director of Rural Development, District Employment Officer, and Assistant Commissioner of Labour for the state of Tamil Nadu.
TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2026
The TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 will be conducted in offline, pen and paper mode. Candidates appearing for the exam must fulfil the following eligibility requirements in order to appear for the paper:
TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2026
For each vacancy offered under the TNPSC group 1 services, the commission has set an age limit for applicants. The minimum age requirement to apply for each post is 21 years. Check post-wise maximum age limit and age concession for reserved categories below:
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Particulars
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Maximum age limit
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Age concession for MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs SCs, SC(A)s, STs, and Destitute Widows of all Communities
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Deputy Collector
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34
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39
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1)
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34
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39
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Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
(i) For candidates possessing any degree
(ii) For candidates possessing B.L. degree
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(i) 34
(ii) 35
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(i) 39
(ii) 40
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| Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies |
34 |
39 |
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Assistant Director of Rural Development
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34
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39
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District Employment Officer
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34
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39
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District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)
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34
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39
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NOTE: Candidates applying for age concession are required to provide supporting documents. Candidates who fail to provide the supporting documents will be disqualified from the application process.
Required supporting documents
The following supporting documents are required for age concession for TNPSC group 1 services:
TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualifications 2026
Check the prescribed educational requirements for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 for each post offered below:
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Post
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Qualification
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Deputy Collector
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Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or 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.
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1)
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1. Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or 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.
2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates who possess National awards for physical efficiency.
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Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
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1. Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or 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.
2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates as follows;
- Candidates who hold both B.Com. degree and B.L. degree together with a Diploma in Taxation Laws
- Candidates who hold both B.Com. and B.L. degree
- Candidates who hold either B.Com. degree or B.L. degree together with a Diploma in Taxation Laws
- Candidates who hold either B.Com. degree or B.L. degree
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Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
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Candidates must possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or 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.
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Assistant Director of Rural Development
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1. Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or 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.
2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates possessing any of the following qualifications;
- Post Graduate Degree in Rural Services of the Gandhigram Rural Institute
- Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension.
- Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology.
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District Employment Officer
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1. Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or 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.
2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to graduates in Economics, Education, Sociology, Statistics, Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and experience in industrial or personnel management or labour welfare.
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District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)
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Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or 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.
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Required supporting documents
The following supporting documents are required for the TNPSC Group 1 educational qualification:
TNPSC Group 1 Medical & Physical Requirements
- Candidates are required to provide a medical certificate of physical fitness at the time of joining.
- Except for Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) and Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, candidates are required to have visual ability of Standard III. Candidates with defective vision must provide a certificate of eye fitness from an eye specialist at the time of joining.
TNPSC Group 1 Language Requirements
Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 1 services must have adequate knowledge of the Tamil language while applying for the exam. Candidates will be considered for having adequate Tamil knowledge only if they have passed the Tamil Nadu SSLC/HSC/degree examination or any other equivalent qualification.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The TNPSC Group 1 Exam is divided into two parts: preliminary and main examination. Check the exam pattern for the TNPSC Group 1 examination below.
TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Pattern
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Particulars
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Number of questions
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Total marks
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Minimum qualifying marks for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs
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Minimum qualifying marks for other candidates
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General Studies
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175
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300
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90
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120
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Aptitude and Mental Ability Test
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25
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Total
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200
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TNPSC Group 1 Main Exam & Interview Pattern
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Particulars
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Maximum marks
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Minimum qualifying marks for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs
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Minimum qualifying marks for others
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Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test
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100
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40
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40
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Paper II: General Studies (Degree Standard)
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250
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255
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340
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Paper III: General Studies (Degree Standard)
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250
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Paper IV: General Studies (Degree Standard)
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250
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Interview
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100
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Total marks (Paper II, III, IV, & Interview)
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850
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TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2026
The TNPSC Group 1 admit card is released a few days before the examination commences. Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets by visiting the official website of TNPSC. Candidates appearing for the preliminary or main examination must remember that TNPSC will not send the admit card by post. The hall tickets will only be made available online at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates are required to download their hall ticket using their login credentials.
TNPSC Group 1 Result 2026
The result for the TNPSC Group 1 exam is announced once the examination is concluded. Those who qualify in the TNPSC Group 1 prelims will be eligible to appear in the TNPSC Group 1 mains examination. Candidates who qualify in the mains will move on to the interview round. The final result for the TNPSC Group 1 exam will be announced once the interview round is concluded. All the candidates shortlisted under the final merit list will then be appointed for posts in the TNPSC Group 1 services.
