Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) — Government of Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Group 1 Services (Combined Civil Services Examination – I), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Tamil Nadu. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate Degree from a recognized university and be within the prescribed age limit of As per current TNPSC Group 1 recruitment norms, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Level 22 (as per official notification). The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Oral Test (Interview). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 06 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Available | 15 Aug 2026 |
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially announced the exam date for the Combined Civil Services Examination - I (Group 1). The preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on 6 September 2026. Candidates appearing for positions such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and Assistant Commissioner must align their preparation with this timeline.
| Event | Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam Date | 2026-09-06 |
| Admit Card Release | August 2026 (Expected) |
The preliminary stage is an offline OMR-based test designed to evaluate candidates on General Studies and aptitude. The structure of the examination is as follows:
Subject Breakup:
Given the syllabus breadth, focus on the following core areas:
The commission is expected to release the hall tickets approximately 2 to 3 weeks prior to the exam date, likely in August 2026.
The preliminary examination is an offline, OMR-based objective type test.
Candidates can download the official notification directly from the TNPSC website (www.tnpsc.gov.in) under the 'Annual Planner' or 'Latest Notifications' section.
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