TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus
TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 for main round is being held from December 10 to 13 in offline mode. Candidates appearing can check information including exam pattern, admit card details, and TNPSC group 1 result.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024
TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the notification for TNPSC Group 1 services exam on March 28, 2024. This recruitment drive aims to fill 90 vacancies in TNPSC Group 1 services. 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, District Employment Officer.
Latest Updates:
- TNPSC group 1 main examination has commenced from December 10 to 13, 2024.
- TNPSC group 1 admit card for mains has been released at tnpsc.gov.in.
- TNPSC Group 1 preliminary exam was held on July 13, 2024. The result for TNPSC prelims is now available at the official website.
To be eligible for these job posts, candidates are required to appear for TNPSC Group 1 prelims and mains exams. The TNPSC Group 1 registration window closed on April 27, 2024. Only the candidates who have successfully registered for the examination will be eligible to download their TNPSC group 1 admit card 2024.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2025
The TNPSC group 1 exam dates for 2025 session are now available at tnpsc.gov.in. Check important dates below:
| Particulars | Dates |
| TNPSC group 1 exam notification 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
| TNPSC group 1 exam date 2025 (prelims) | June 15, 2025 |
TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024: Highlights
TNPSC group 1 preliminary exam was held on July 13, 2024. Main examination is scheduled to be conducted from December 10 to 13, 2024. Check important exam highlights in the table below:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Name of the exam |
TNPSC Group 1 |
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Conducting body |
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
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TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 |
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Number of vacancies |
90 |
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Posts offered |
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Date of TNPSC Group 1 preliminary exam |
July 13, 2024 |
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Date of TNPSC Group 1 main exam |
December 10 to 13, 2024 |
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Official website |
tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2024
The TNPSC group 1 exam is 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 2024
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 |
Maximum age limit |
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 |
34 |
39 |
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) |
34 |
39 |
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Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) (i) For candidates possessing any degree (ii) For candidates possessing B.L. degree |
(i) 34 (ii) 35 |
(i) 39 (ii) 40 |
| Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies | 34 | 39 |
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Assistant Director of Rural Development |
34 |
39 |
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District Employment Officer |
34 |
39 |
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District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) |
34 |
39 |
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 2024
Check required educational requirements for TNPSC group 1 exam for each post offered below:
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Post |
Qualification |
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Deputy Collector |
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) |
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) |
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;
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Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies |
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 |
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;
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District Employment Officer |
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) |
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. |
Required supporting documents
The following supporting documents are required for 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 TNPSC group 1 services must have an 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 Application Form 2024
The registration window for TNPSC group 1 examination closed on April 27, 2024. Here is how candidates will be able to apply for TNPSC group 1 exam in the next session:
Step 1: Visit the official website - tnpsc.gov.in
Step 2: New users are required to register online at One Time Registration portal to generate login credentials
Step 3: Login 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 |
Fees |
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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims |
Rs. 100 |
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TNPSC Group 1 Mains |
Rs. 200 |
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2024
TNPSC Group 1 exam is divided into two parts: preliminary and main examination. Check exam pattern for TNPSC group 1 examination below:
TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Pattern
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Particulars |
Number of questions |
Total marks |
Minimum qualifying marks for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Minimum qualifying marks for other candidates |
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General Studies |
175 |
300 |
90 |
120 |
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Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
25 |
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Total |
200 |
TNPSC Group 1 Main Exam & Interview Pattern
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Particulars |
Maximum marks |
Minimum qualifying marks for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Minimum qualifying marks for others |
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Paper I : Tamil Eligibility Test |
100 |
40 |
40 |
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Paper II : General Studies (Degree Standard) |
250 |
255 |
340 |
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Paper III : General Studies (Degree Standard) |
250 |
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Paper IV : General Studies (Degree Standard) |
250 |
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Interview |
100 |
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Total marks (Paper II, III, IV, & Interview) |
850 |
TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2024
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 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 2024
The result for TNPSC group 1 exam is announced once the examination is concluded. The TNPSC group 1 preliminary exam was conducted on July 13, 2024 and result for the same was declared on September 2, 2024. Candidates who qualify in TNPSC group 1 prelims will be eligible for appearing in the TNPSC group 1 mains examination.
TNPSC group 1 mains will be held from December 10 to 13, 2024. Candidates who qualify in the mains will move for an interview. The final result for TNPSC group 1 exam will be announced once the interview round is concluded. Candidates will then be appointed for posts in TNPSC Group 1 services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who conducts TNPSC group 1 exam?
The TNPSC group 1 exam is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for various government vacancies under the group 1 services.
When will TNPSC group 1 main exam be held?
TNPSC group 1 mains is scheduled to be conducted from December 10 to 13, 2024.
How many vacancies are there in TNPSC group 1 exam 2024?
There are 90 job vacancies under TNPSC group 1 exam 2024. Candidates who qualify in prelims, mains, and interview rounds will be eligible to get appointed to these posts.
Which posts are offered under TNPSC group 1 services?
The following posts are offered under TNPSC Group 1 services:
- Deputy Collector
- Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
- Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
- Assistant Director of Rural Development
- District Employment Officer
- District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)
How many papers are there in TNPSC group 1 preliminary exam?
TNPSC group 1 preliminary exam has two papers:
- General Studies
- Aptitude and Mental Ability Test
How many papers are there in TNPSC group 1 mains exam?
There are 4 papers of general studies in TNPSC group 1 mains examination. Once a candidate qualifies in mains, they will move ahead for the interview round.
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