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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) for direct recruitment to various prestigious posts in the state. The TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 was released on 01 April 2025 under Advertisement No. 706 / Notification No. 04/2025.
This article provides detailed information on TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 including vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, application process, and selection procedure. Candidates must carefully read the notification and TNPSC’s “Instructions to Applicants” before applying.
TNPSC Group 1 2025 Notification Overview
Applications are being accepted from suitable candidates only online until April 30, 2025, for direct recruitment to the vacant position in the posts included in the Combined Civil Services Examination-I. (Group-I Services)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizing Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | TNPSC Group 1 Exam (CCSE-I) |
| Vacancies | 70 (tentative) |
| Job Type | Government Jobs |
| Advertisement No. | 706 |
| Notification No. | 04/2025 |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Medium | Tamil & English |
| Salary | Rs.56,100 – Rs.2,05,700 (Level 22, Revised Scale) |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 1 Notification PDF 2025 download here
TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Important events and dates of TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 01 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 05 May 2025 (12:01 AM) – 07 May 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam | 15 June 2025 (09:30 AM – 12:30 PM) |
| Main Exam | 1 to 4 December 2025 |
TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 Vacancy
The job positions and their number of vacancies as per TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 notification are listed below. The number of vacancies announced is approximate and subject to change before the preliminary examination results are published. The appointment reservation rule applies to this hiring, and the distribution of vacancies will be released later.
| No. | Post Name | Post Code | Service | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector | 1001 | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 28 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Cat-I) | 1002 | TN Police Service | 07 |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 1003 | TN Commercial Taxes Service | 19 |
| 4 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 1006 | TN Panchayat Development Service | 07 |
| 5 | District Employment Officer | 1007 | TN General Service | 03 |
| 6 | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 1946 | TN Labour Service | 06 |
| Total Vacancies: 70 (including backlog/shortfall) |
TNPSC Group 1 Salary Scale
The salary scale of TNPSC Group 1 posts is Rs.56100- 205700 Level 22 (Revised Scale)
TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria of TNPSC Group 1 are as given below.
Age
The age limit of TNPSC Group 1 posts is listed below.
| Name of the Post | Minimum Age (should have completed as on 01.07.2025) | Maximum Age (should not have been completed as on 01.07.2025 ) | |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all categories. | Others | ||
| For all positions [except Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)] | 21Years | 39 Years | 34 Years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | |||
| For applicants with any degree | 21 Years | 39 Years | 34 Years |
| For candidates with a B.L. degree from any University or Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission. | 21 Years | 40 Years | 35 Years |
Educational Qualification
The Educational qualifications required for TNPSC group 1 posts are given in the table below.
| No. | Post name | Academic Qualifications | |
| 1 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) | Candidates with National Awards for Physical Efficiency will be given preference. | |
| 2 | Assistant Commissioner
(Commercial Taxes) |
1st preference | A degree in Commerce
and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws. |
| 2nd preference | A degree in Commerce
and Law. |
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| 3rd preference | A degree either in Commerce
or Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws. |
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| 4th preference | A degree either in Commerce
or Law. |
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| 3 | District Employment Officer | Graduates in Economics / Education / Sociology /
Statistics or Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and Experience in Industrial or Personal Management or Labour Welfare. |
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| 4 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | Post Graduate Degree in Rural Service of the
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Madurai District. Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension. Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology. |
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According to Section 25 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016, the educational requirements for these positions should have been met by passing the required qualification in the following order of studies: 10th + HSC / Diploma or its equivalent + U.G. Degree. Candidates should also have sufficient Tamil language skills. The vision of candidates must be standard 3 or better and their form of certificate for physical fitness should be as prescribed for executive posts
Candidates for Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) positions must meet the following physical requirements:
- For men, the minimum requirements are 165 cm in height, 86 cm around the chest at full inspiration, and a chest expansion of at least 5 cm at full inspiration.
- For women, the minimum height requirement is 155 cm. They will not be subject to the Chest measurement.
TNPSC Group 1 Application Form
The steps for applying for TNPSC Group 1 posts are as given below.
Steps to Apply Online/ How to Apply Online
- Visit tnpsc.gov.inor www.tnpscexams.in
- Complete ‘One Time Registration’ using Aadhaar
- Sign in to Commission’s website using the Unique ID and Password generated during one time registration.
- Click “Apply” against the recruitment notified
- select the name of the post for which you wish to apply
- Upload necessary documents and other details
- Take a pdf print out of the application
Application Fees
The fees are as shown in the table below.
| Type of fees | Remarks | Amount in INR |
| Registration Fee | For One-Time Registration
Candidates who have previously registered in the One-Time Registration system and whose registrations are still valid after five years are excluded. |
Rs.150/- |
| Preliminary Examination Fee | Unless a fee exemption is requested, the preliminary examination fee must be paid at the time the online application for this recruitment is submitted. | Rs.100/- |
| Main Written Examination Fee | If they are selected for the Main Written Examination based on the results of the Preliminary Examination and upon receiving such notification from the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, candidates who have not claimed fee exemption and paid the fee of Rs. 100/- toward the Preliminary Examination of this recruitment are required to pay the fee of Rs. 200/-. | Rs.200/- |
Fee concessions are as given below.
| Category | Concessions |
| SC/ SC (Arunthathiyars) | Full Exemption |
| ST | Full Exemption |
| MBC / Denotified Communities | Three Free Chances |
| BC (other than Muslim) / BC (Muslim) | Three Free Chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | Two Free Chances |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (the Disability shall be not less than 40%) | Full Exemption |
| Destitute Widow (Destitute Widow Certificate should have been obtained from RDO / Sub-Collector / Assistant Collector) | Full Exemption |
Apply Online Link
The link to apply for TNPSC Group 1 posts is given below
Click here to apply for TNPSC Group 1 posts
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern
The Exam pattern for TNPSC Group 1 recruitment of 2025 is given in the official notification. Check the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern thoroughly before starting your preparation.
Prelims
The TNPSC Group 1 prelim exam pattern for 2025 is as given below.
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks | Duration of exam |
| General Studies (Code No.003)
General Studies(Degree Standard) |
175 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability
Test (SSLC Standard) |
25 | ||
| Total | 200 |
Mains
The main exam pattern for TNPSC Group 1 recruitment for 2025 is given here.
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
| Paper-I
Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type) |
3 hours | 100 |
| General Studies
(Degree Standard) (Descriptive type) Paper-II Paper-III Paper-IV |
3 hours for each | 250 for each |
| Interview & Records | – | 100 |
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus
The TNPSC Group 1 syllabus 2025 for each topic is where applicants should start their preparation. The TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus contains the following sections, from which questions will be drawn: general studies, aptitude test, and mental ability test.
We have provided here the detailed PDF syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 preliminary and main Exams.
Click here to get a detailed PDF syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 exams
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Centres
The exam centres for TNPSC Group 1 prelims exams are given below.
- Ariyalur
- Dindigul
- Krishnagiri
- Chennai
- Erode
- Madurai
- Chidambaram
- Kancheepuram
- Nagapattinam
- Coimbatore
- Karaikudi
- Nagercoil
- Dharmapuri
- Karur
- Namakkal
- Perambalur
- Pudukkottai
- Ramanathapuram
- The Nilgiris
- Thanjavur
- Salem
- Theni
- Thiruvannamalai
- Thoothukudi
- Thiruvallur
- Thiruvarur
- Tiruchirappalli
- Tirunelveli
- Tiruppur
- Vellore
- Villupuram
- Virudhunagar
TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process
To choose candidates for admission to the Main written examination, there will be three successive steps of selection:
- a preliminary examination
- the main written examination
- an oral test in the form of an interview.
The Preliminary Examination is solely intended to be a screening tool. The candidates’ Preliminary Examination scores will not be taken into account for calculating their final order of merit if they are pronounced qualified for admission to the Main Written Examination. In accordance with the appointment reservation rule, there will be 20 times as many applicants admitted to the Main Written Examination as there are applicants to be hired. Although the ratio of candidates accepted to the Main Written Examination may exceed 1:20, all applicants in each reservation group who achieve the same score as the cutoff point for their reservation group will also be allowed to take the Main Written Examination. In the place of rejected candidates (or candidates who failed to send documents for verification), no extra list will be issued. Subject to the Rule of Reservation of Appointments, the ultimate selection will be based on the candidates’ combined marks in the Main Written Examination Papers II, III, and IV and the Oral Test.
TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card
The TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card will be released a few weeks before the prelims examination.
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key
The TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key will be released a few weeks after the successful conduction of the prelims examination. Challenging the answer keys have to be done in the format prescribed by the commission.
TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off
The TNPSC Group 1 cut-off for the prelims is as given below.
| SCs,SC(A)s,STs,MBCs /DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | Others |
| 90 | 120 |
The TNPSC Group 1 cut-off for the mains is as given below.
| Subject | SCs,SC(A)s,STs,MBCs
/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Others |
| Paper-I
Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type) |
40 | 40 |
| General Studies
(Degree Standard) (Descriptive type) Paper-II Paper-III Paper-IV Interview & Records |
255 | 340 |
TNPSC Group 1 Result
The TNPSC Group 1 result will be released after the successful completion of the prelims exam mains examination and the interview.
Conclusion
The TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 offers 70 vacancies across top administrative posts like Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner, and others. With high competition and a three-stage selection process, candidates must prepare strategically using the updated syllabus and exam pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025?
The last date to submit the TNPSC Group 1 application form is 30 April 2025 (11:59 PM). Candidates must apply online only through the official website tnpsc.gov.in. No offline applications will be accepted, and applicants should ensure they complete the process before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
How many vacancies are available in TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025?
The TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 has announced a total of 70 vacancies across various posts. These include Deputy Collector (28), Deputy Superintendent of Police – Category I (07), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) (19), Assistant Director of Rural Development (07), District Employment Officer (03), and Assistant Commissioner of Labour (06). The vacancies are tentative and subject to change as per government rules.
What is the selection process for TNPSC Group 1 2025?
The TNPSC Group 1 2025 selection process consists of three stages:
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Preliminary Examination – Objective type, used as a screening test.
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Main Examination – Descriptive type with three General Studies papers and a Tamil Eligibility paper.
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Interview & Records – Conducted for candidates shortlisted after the mains exam.
Final selection is based on the combined performance in the Main Exam and Interview, subject to reservation rules.
