Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission — Government of Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Combined Civil Services Examination - I (Group I Services), announcing a total of 26 vacancies located in Tamil Nadu. The online application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate degree from a recognized university. and be within the prescribed age limit of As per TNPSC Group 1 recruitment rules (refer to original notification)., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per Tamil Nadu State Pay Scale for Group 1 Services.. The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Oral Test (Interview).. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 27 Sep 2026 |
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially rescheduled the Preliminary Examination for the Combined Civil Services Examination - I (Group I Services) 2026. According to Press Release No. 83/2026 dated July 16, 2026, the examination originally slated for September 6, 2026, has been moved to a new date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Preliminary Exam Date | 2026-09-06 |
| Revised Preliminary Exam Date | 2026-09-27 |
While the examination date has been updated, candidates should continue to monitor the official TNPSC website for confirmation regarding the examination timing and reporting schedule. The Commission has not announced any changes to the exam duration of 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, but verifying this on the hall ticket remains mandatory.
The recruitment process for the 26 Group 1 vacancies is governed by Notification No. 05/2026. Candidates are reminded that the application window concluded on July 29, 2026, and the correction period ended in August 2026. No further modifications to the applications are permitted.
The recent press release only confirms the change in the examination date. Candidates should wait for the official hall ticket or subsequent notifications to confirm if the 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM timing remains unchanged.
All official updates, including hall ticket release and Mains exam schedules, are posted directly on the official TNPSC portal at tnpsc.gov.in.
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