The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has
released the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 for the Combined Civil Services
Examination – I (Group 1 Services). Candidates must meet the prescribed age
criteria as per TNPSC rules (generally 21–32 years, with relaxations for
reserved categories). Selected candidates will receive pay under Level 22 of
the Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules, with a salary ranging approximately from ₹56,100
– ₹1,77,500 per month depending on the post. The online
application window for TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 is open between 30 June
2026 to 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM).
TNPSC GROUP‑1 NOTIFICATION 2026 |
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Recruiting
Body
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Tamil
Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
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Exam Name
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Combined Civil Services Examination‑I (Group‑I Services)
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Advt.
No.
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Notification Date
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23 June 2026
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Application
Dates
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Start:
30 June 2026 Last Date: 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
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Correction Window
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2–4 August 2026
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Prelims
Exam Date
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6
September 2026
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Mains Exam Date
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To be announced later
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Total
Vacancies
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26
Posts
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Major Posts Included
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• Deputy Collector • Deputy Superintendent of Police
(Category‑I) • Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) • Deputy Registrar
of Co‑operative Societies • District Registrar • Assistant Commissioner of
Labour • Assistant Director of Rural Development • District Employment
Officer
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Educational
Qualification
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Bachelor’s
Degree in any discipline from a recognized university (Preference for B.Com,
B.L., Diploma in Taxation Laws for Assistant Commissioner; preference for
Freedom Fighters/families for Labour post)
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Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
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Minimum: 21 years Maximum: 34–40 years (post &
category specific) • SC/ST: up to 39/40 yrs • MBC/DC: as per TNPSC rules •
BC/BCM: as per TNPSC rules • PwBD: up to 10 yrs relaxation • Ex‑Servicemen:
up to 50/55 yrs
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Application
Fee
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One‑Time
Registration: ₹150 Prelims Exam Fee: ₹100 SC/ST/PwBD: Exemptions as per TNPSC
rules
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Selection Process
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1. Preliminary Exam (Objective) 2. Mains Exam
(Descriptive) 3. Interview
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Salary
/ Pay Scale
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Level‑22
Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + allowances
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Job Location
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Tamil Nadu (district/state level postings)
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Official
Website
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TNPSC GROUP 1 (2026) POST AND VACANCIES
TNPSC has announced a total of 26 vacancies across five major posts. These positions are high‑level administrative roles with Level‑22 pay scale.
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Post
Code
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Post
Name
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Vacancies
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Pay
Level
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1001
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Deputy
Collector
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12ª
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Level
22
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1003
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Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
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2
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Level 22
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1004
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Deputy
Registrar of Co‑operative Societies
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3*
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Level
22
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1005
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District Registrar
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8
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Level 22
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1946
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Assistant
Commissioner of Labour
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1
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Level
22
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Total
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26
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TNPSC (2026) GROUP 1 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates
must hold a degree from a recognized university. For certain posts, additional
preferences apply:
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Post
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Qualification
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Deputy
Collector / District Registrar / Deputy Registrar
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Degree
from recognized University
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Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
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Degree; preference order: (a) B.Com + B.L + Diploma in
Taxation Laws, (b) B.Com + B.L, (c) B.Com or B.L + Diploma in Taxation Laws,
(d) B.Com or B.L
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Assistant
Commissioner of Labour
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Degree;
preference for freedom fighters/family
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TNPSC GROUP 1 (2026) AGE LIMIT
The minimum age is 21 years. Maximum age varies by category:
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Category
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Max
Age
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Concessions
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General
(Others)
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34 yrs
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PwBD:
44, Ex‑Servicemen: 50, Widow: 39
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Reserved (SC/ST/MBC/BC/BCM)
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39 yrs
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PwBD: 49, Ex‑Servicemen: 55, Widow: 39
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Assistant
Commissioner (B.L. degree)
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35 yrs
(Others), 40 yrs (Reserved)
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APPLICATION FEES
Candidates must pay fees at different stages of the exam.
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Fee
Type
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Amount
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One
Time Registration
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₹150
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Preliminary Exam
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₹100
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Main
Exam
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₹200
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Note: Adequate knowledge of Tamil is mandatory. Candidates who haven’t studied Tamil must pass TNPSC’s Tamil Language Test within 2 years of appointment, failing which they will be discharged from service.
TNPSC GROUP 1 EXAMINATION PATTERN
1. PRELIMINARY EXAM
This is a screening test. Marks are not counted for final ranking.
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Subject
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Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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General
Studies
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175
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300
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3 hrs
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Aptitude & Mental Ability
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25
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2. MAIN EXAM + INTERVIEW
Only candidates who qualify prelims can appear. Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test) is qualifying in nature.
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Paper
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Subject
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Marks
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Duration
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Paper I
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Tamil
Eligibility Test
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100
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3 hrs
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Paper II
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General Studies I
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250
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3 hrs
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Paper
III
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General
Studies II
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250
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3 hrs
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Paper IV
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General Studies III
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250
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3 hrs
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Interview
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100
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Total
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850
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HOW TO APPLY—TNPSC GROUP 1 NOTIFICATION 2026
The application process is entirely online:
- Visit www.tnpscexams.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card or net banking.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Use the Application Correction Window (Aug 2–4, 2026) if needed.
Candidates
should keep a printout of the application form and fee receipt for future
reference.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Event
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Date
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Notification
Release
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23 June
2026
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Application Start
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30 June 2026
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Last
Date to Apply
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29 July
2026 (11:59 PM)
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Correction Window
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2–4 August 2026
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Preliminary
Exam
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6
September 2026
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Main Exam
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To be announced
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