TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026: Apply Online for 26 Vacancies at tnpsc.gov.in

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially published the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026, announcing 26 vacancies for roles including Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, District Registrar, and Assistant Commissioner of Labour. Eligible candidates can submit their applications for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam from June 30 to July 29, 2026. Explore this guide for a comprehensive overview of vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and the recruitment process.

About TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026

The TNPSC Group 1 (குரூப் 1) Combined Civil Services Examination–I is a premier state-level recruitment drive conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. To secure one of these esteemed positions, candidates must successfully navigate a three-stage selection process: Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. Successful recruits will be compensated under Pay Level 12.

TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 Out 

The official notification PDF (Advt. No. 736) for the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination Group 1 was released on June 23, 2026, via the official portal, www.tnpsc.gov.in. This document contains critical information regarding the recruitment process, including vacancies, registration windows, eligibility standards, exam patterns, and the syllabus. Access the direct download link below.

Download the Official TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 PDF

TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026- Highlights

TNPSC Group 1 2026- Overview
Name of the Commission	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Name of the Examination	Group 1 (குரூப் 1) – Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services)
Number of Vacancies	26
Posts	Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes),  Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, District Registrar, Assistant Commissioner of Labour
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	30th June to 29th July 2026
Salary	Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 205,700
Selection Process	Prelims-Mains-Interview
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Official Website	www.tnpsc.gov.in

Changes in TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 

For the 2026 recruitment cycle, the TNPSC has introduced several updates to the examination process, which are detailed in the official notice.

• The overall vacancies have been reduced by 44 posts, representing a 63% decrease compared to the 2025 notification.
• Post Removals - Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Assistant Director of Rural Development, District Employment Officer
• Post Additions -  Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies and District Registrar
• Reduced Preliminary Centres: Multiple examination centres have been officially removed, which are Pollachi, Attur, Thuraiyur, Thirumangalam, Cheranmahadevi and Tindivanam

TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 – Important Dates

The online application portal opens on June 30, 2026, and will remain accessible until July 29, 2026. Candidates are advised to mark these dates to ensure their applications are submitted well before the deadline.

Activity	Dates
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026	23rd June 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026	30th June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	29th July 2026 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to Pay the Application Fee	29th July 2026
Modification Window	2nd to 4th August 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket	August 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026	6th September 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key	September 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Result	October/November 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Mains	To be notified

TNSPC Group 1 Exam Date 2026 Out

The TNPSC has confirmed the schedule for the Combined Civil Services Exam (Group-I) via the 2026 Annual Planner. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for September 6, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Candidates will receive further updates regarding admit cards, exam venues, and shift timings closer to the date.

Check the TNPSC Annual Planner 2026

TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026

There are 26 vacancies available for the 2026 Group 1 Services, covering posts like Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, and District Registrar. While this figure is lower than in previous years, candidates should review the post-wise breakdown to plan their application accordingly.

Post Name	Vacancies	Name of Service
TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy
Deputy Collector	12	Tamil Nadu Civil Service
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)	02	Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies	03	Tamil Nadu Co-operative Service
District Registrar	08	Tamil Nadu Registration Service
Assistant Commissioner of Labour	01	Tamil Nadu Labour Service
Total	26

What is the TNPSC Group 1 2026 Eligibility Criteria?

Applicants must strictly adhere to the TNPSC Group 1 2026 eligibility criteria, which encompass specific educational requirements and age limits tailored to each individual post.

Education Qualification

Candidates must hold a recognized degree from a university or educational institution established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an institution deemed a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.

Educational Qualification

Deputy Collector Candidates must have completed a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or other Educational institutions

Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or Other Educational Institution

Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities or boards 1st preference – A degree in both Commerce and Law, together with a Diploma in Taxation laws 2nd preference – A degree in both Commerce and Law 3rd preference – A degree either in Commerce or Law, together with a Diploma in Taxation laws 4th preference – A degree either in Commerce or Law

District Registrar Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or Other Educational Institution

Assistant Commissioner of Labour Degree from any of the Universities or boards Preference shall be given to freedom fighters and members of their families

Note: Final-year degree students may apply for the Preliminary Exam, provided they can furnish proof of passing their degree examination when uploading documents for the Main Written Examination. Failure to produce this evidence will result in disqualification from the Main Exam.

Age Limit (As on 01/07/2026)

Post Name	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
		UR	SCs, SC(A)s, STs,  MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s,  BCMs and Destitute Widow	Persons with Benchmark Disability	Ex-Service men
All posts  excluding  Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes )	21 years	34 years	39 years	44 years	50 years
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
For applicants  possessing  any degree	21 years	35 years	39 years	44 years	50 years
For applicants  possessing  B.L. Degree	21 years	34 years	40 years	45 years	50 years

Physical Qualification

Candidates applying for the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) must satisfy the following mandatory physical standards:

Name of the Posts	Physical Qualification
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I)	For Men: A minimum height of 165 cm and a minimum chest measurement of 86 cm upon full inspiration, with at least 5 cm of chest expansion. For Women: A minimum height of 155 cm. Chest measurement requirements do not apply to female applicants.

TNPSC Group 1 2026 Online Form

The online application process for the 2026 TNPSC Group 1 Exam commences on June 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted via the official website at www.tnpsc.gov.in. We will provide a direct application link as soon as it goes live.

TNPSC Group 1 2026 Application Fee

When submitting the application, candidates are required to pay both the one-time registration fee and the examination fee via online payment gateways. Please refer to the official fee structure guidelines.

Particulars	Fee
One-time Registration Fee	Rs. 150/- (valid for 5 years)
Examination Fee	Rs. 100/-
Main Written Examination Fee	Rs. 200/-
SC/ SC (Arunthathiyars)/ ST/ PwBD/ Destitute Widow	No fee
MBC/ Denotified Communities/ BC (Other than Muslim)/ BC (Muslim)	3 free chances
Ex-Servicemen	2 free chances

Note: Candidates who have already registered via the One-Time Registration (OTR) system and remain within the 5-year validity period are exempt from the registration fee.

TNPSC Group 1 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of three distinct phases: the Preliminary Examination (objective type), the Main Written Examination, and the Interview. Final selection is based solely on performance in the Main Examination and the Interview.

1. Stage 1: Preliminary Examination: The preliminary screening test will be conducted to shortlist eligible candidates for the main exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam will not be considered for determining their final order of merit. candidates for the main exam.
2. Stage 2: Mains Exam: On the basis of the minimum qualifying marks and cut-off marks, a total of 20 times the number of total vacancies will be called to appear for the mains exam. The main exam will be held for Papers 1, 2, 3, and 4. Paper I will be qualifying in nature, and marks obtained in Papers 2, 3 and 4 will be considered for the final merit list.
3. Stage 3: Interview: Candidates declared qualified in the preliminary exam will be called to appear for the interview exam. The interview exam will be held for a total of 100 marks. The final selection of the candidates will be made based on the total marks obtained by the candidates in the Main Written Examination Paper II, III, Paper IV, and the Interview taken together.

Download TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Papers

TNPSC Group 1 2026 Exam Pattern

The recruitment process follows these stages: (i) Preliminary Exam to screen for the Main Exam, (ii) Main Written Exam, and (iii) Oral Interview. While the Prelims consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions, the Mains involve descriptive papers. Detailed exam patterns for both are outlined below.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Examination consists of objective questions delivered in an OMR-based format. Each question carries 1.5 marks, totaling 300 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Minimum Qualifying Marks Information:

1. SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs- 90 out of 300
2. Others- 120 out of 300

Subject	Number of Questions	Total marks	Duration of exam
General Studies (Degree Standard)	175	300	3 hours
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard)	25
Total	200

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern

The Main Examination features descriptive questions evaluated subjectively. These questions are designed to test a candidate's depth of knowledge and analytical skills across multiple domains.

Answer sheets for Main Exam Papers II, III, and IV will only be evaluated if the candidate achieves a minimum qualifying score of 40% (40 marks) in Paper I. Please note that marks from Paper I are not counted toward the final merit ranking.

Subjects	Total Marks	Duration of exam
Paper-I Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type)	100	3 hours
General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive type)
Paper II	250	3 hours
Paper III	250	3 hours
Paper IV	250	3 hours
Interview & Records	100
Total	850

Access the TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 (Prelims + Mains)

TNPSC Group 1 Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in the revised Pay Scale of Rs. 56,100–2,05,700 (Level 22) for all designated Group I positions. Comprehensive salary details can be found in the official notification.

Check the Detailed TNPSC Group 1 Salary Structure

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Centre 2026

The TNPSC will conduct the Group 1 Preliminary Examination across various centers within Tamil Nadu to shortlist candidates for the subsequent Main Examination. Please refer to the table below for a complete list of examination centers.

City Code	Exam Centre	City Code	Exam Centre
3001	Ariyalur	1601	Ramanathapuram
3301	Chengalpattu	3501	Ranipet
0101	Chennai	1701	Salem
0201	Coimbatore	1805	Karaikudi
0303	Chidambaram	3601	Tenkasi
0401	Dharmapuri	1901	Thanjavur
0501	Dindigul	1301	The Nilgiris
0601	Erode	2001	Theni
3401	Kallakurichi	2101	Thiruvallur
0701	Kancheepuram	2201	Thiruvannamalai
0801	Nagercoil	2301	Thiruvarur
0901	Karur	2401	Thoothukudi
3101	Krishnagiri	2501	Tiruchirappalli
1001	Madurai	2601	Tirunelveli
3801	Mayiladuthurai	3701	Tirupathur
1101	Nagapattinam	3201	Tiruppur
1201	Namakkal	2701	Vellore
1401	Perambalur	2801	Villupuram
1501	Pudukkottai	2901	Virudhunagar

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