TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2026: Category Wise Cutoff, Determining Factors

TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2026 will be released online at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates can check the category-wise cut-offs for prelims and mains at the official website. The cut-off is released after the announcement of the results.

Aakanksha SinghUpdated on : Jun 22 2026 16:16 IST

TNPSC Group 1 Cut off 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the cut-off list for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 soon after the declaration of results. Candidates who qualify in the examination must also score above the minimum cut-off mark in order to move ahead in the TNPSC recruitment process.

The TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam 2026 will be conducted on September 6, 2026. TNPSC will also release the provisional Answer Key on its official website. Candidates can expect the TNPSC Group 1 Result 2026 and cut-off to be announced a few weeks after the examination is concluded.

TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2026: Highlights

Check the highlights for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 and cut-off provided in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Name of the exam	TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2026 Date	September 6, 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2026 Result Date	To be announced
Stages of TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026	Prelims Mains Interview
Official website	tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group 1 Expected Cut off 2026

While this year’s TNPSC Group 1 cut-off is yet to be released, candidates can check the estimated (expected) cut-off provided in the table below. The expected cut-off is based on the previous years’ trends for the TNPSC Group 1 Result.

Category of candidate	Cut off for male candidates	Cut off for female candidates
Unreserved	120-122	118-120
Backward class	118-120	116-118
Most backward class	116-118	114-116
Scheduled caste	110-112	116-118
Scheduled tribe	104-106	100-102

TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2026: How to Check?

Category of candidate	Cut-off Score (2019)
GT-General	204
GT-General PSTM	180
GT-General LV	142
GT-Women	192
GT-Women PSTM	171
GT-Women LD	145
BC-General	189
BC-General PSTM	159
BC-General LV	117
BC-Women	180
BC-Women PSTM	150
BCM-General	181
BCM-General PSTM	135
BCM-Women	163
MBC/DC-General	186
MBC/DC-General PSTM	168
MBC/DC-Women	175
MBC/DC-Women PSTM	156
SCA-General	177
SCA-Women	165
SCA-Women PSTM	119
SC-General	180
SC-General PSTM	162
SC-General LD	138
SC-Women	168
SC-Women PSTM	145
ST-General	160

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I check TNPSC group 1 cut off 2026?

TNPSC Group 1 Cut-off 2026 will be released online at the official website - tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to check the category-wise cut-off on the official website once released.

When will TNPSC group 1 cut off release?

The TNPSC Group 1 Cut-off is released after the result is announced. Candidates will be notified about the cutoff released via the official TNPSC website.

When will TNPSC group 1 preliminary exam be held?

The TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam 2026 will be held on September 6, 2026.

What is the expected cut off for General category in TNPSC group 1 prelims?

As per the previous years' trends, the expected cut-off for general candidates in TNPSC Group 1 Prelims is as follows:

Cut off for General category Male candidates: 120-122
Cut off for General category Female candidates: 118-120

How many vacancies are there in TNPSC group 1 recruitment drive 2026?

The vacancies for the upcoming TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 will be released along with the official notification on June 23, 2026. The vacancies will include the following job positions: