Posting Information (Services)

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is a constitutional body which assists the state government in matters of recruitment, transfers and disciplinary actions.

The TNPSC conducts recruitment exams (competitive, departmental) for filling up vacancies in the state administration.

The patterns/schemes of all the TNPSC exams can be found on the official website of the commission.

The Combined Civil Services Examination – I (CCS-I), conducted by the TNPSC, is the common entry point for Group 1 Services in Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC Group 1 Exam are:

1. Age Limit
   1. Minimum – 21 years
   2. Maximum – 32 years (Age Concession Available)
2. Educational Qualification – Graduate Degree from a recognised University/institution
3. Physical Qualification – Specific physical qualifications are mentioned for the posts of DySP and District Officer (Fire and Rescue)

Syllabus Information

The Prelims Syllabus is given in brief below:

1. General Science
2. Current Events
3. Geography
4. History and Indian Culture
5. Indian Polity
6. Indian Economy
7. Indian National Movement
8. Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests & Logical Reasoning

Selection Process

TNPSC Group 1 Mains

As per the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern for Mains, there are three descriptive-type papers for a total of 750 marks.

Unlike the UPSC Mains, there are no optional subjects in the TNPSC Group 1 exam.