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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has already finished with its Combined Civil Services-I (Group 1 Services) Prelims examination on 3rd January 2021. The TNPSC Group-1 Prelims result was released on 09th February 2021. Candidates who have successfully applied for the TNPSC Group 1 application form will be allowed to appear in the Mains exam. This article will keep you updated about the essentials of the TNPSC Group 1 mains exam. You can bookmark this page and we will tell you when the exam will reschedule after the lockdown. Moreover, you can get all the relevant information about TNPSC Group 1 2022 exam dates, admit card, exam pattern, eligibility, how to register, and more. In this blog, we will discuss TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Details 2022 – Age Limit.
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TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2022
As of the date of notification, the candidates must have a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. Aspirants should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil as of the date of notification release. You can check out the eligibility criteria given below. TNPSC Group 1 eligibility 2022 will be also available in the official notification for this exam. Make sure to follow all of the TNPSC Group 1 eligibility details 2022.
TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2022
The TNPSC Group 1 age requirements are as under:-
| Post name | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit | |
| SC, SC(A), ST, MBC, DC, BCM, DWS | Others | ||
| For all posts except Assistant Commissioner Commercial Taxes | 21 years | 37 | 32 |
| Assistant Commissioner Commercial Taxes | |||
| Candidates with Degree | 21 years | 37 | 32 |
| Candidates with B.L Degree | 21 years | 38 | 33 |
Age Relaxation
Given below are some relaxations in the age limit for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2022.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Differently Abled Person | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/STs/MBC/BCM/BC/DC) | Maximum Age limit: 53 years |
TNPSC Group 1 2022 Education Qualification
| SI. No. | Name of the Post | Preferential Qualification |
| 1. | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category 1) | Candidates who possess national awards for Physical Efficiency will be given preference. |
| 2. | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | Degree in Commerce and Law + Diploma in Taxation Law (First preference) Second preference: Degree in both Commerce and Law Graduation in either Commerce or Law + Diploma in Taxation Laws (Third preference) Fourth preference: Graduation either in Commerce or Law |
| 3. | Assistant Director of Rural Development Department | i. Post Graduate Degree in Rural Service of the Gandhi gram Rural Institute, Madurai District. ii. Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension/ Sociology. |
Physical Qualifications
| Name of the Post | Physical Qualification | |
| Men | Women | |
| Deputy Superintendent
of Police |
Must be not less than 165 cms in
Height and not less than 86 cms round the chest on full inspiration and must have a chest expansion of not less than 5 cms on full inspiration |
Must be not less than 155 cms in Height. The Chest measurement will not
apply to them. |
| District Officer (Fire
and Rescue Services) |
Must be not less than 165 cms in
Height, 50 kgs in Weight and not less than 89 cms round the chest on full inspiration and 84 cms (normal) with not less than 5 cms chest expansion on full inspiration |
Must be not less than 155 cms in Height. The Chest measurement and 50 kg
Weight will not apply to them. |
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How To Apply For TNPSC Group 1 2022?
- Go to the official exam website of the TNPSC: Click Here
- Click on the One Time Registration & Dashboard link.
- Click on Registered User.
- Log in with your Login ID by your name and captcha security answer.
- Click on the Current Application and then Apply Now button.
- Select TNPSC Group 1 Services- Mains Exam.
- Enter and verify your educational qualifications, address to communicate, and exam centre details.
- Check and confirm declaration by clicking on “I agree to finally submit my online application”.
- Then, you will be asked to make the payment. Click and proceed to the Payment Section.
- You need to select the payment mode (Debit Card / Credit Card / NEFT) and proceed further to make the payment for your TNPSC Group 1 application. Application Fees will be Rs. 150/-
- After making the payment successfully, print your TNPSC Group 1 Application Form for your future reference.
Application Fees
The TNPSC group 1 application fee should be noted prior to the application. The payment can be done through the debit card/credit card, NEFT. The one-time registration fee for the TNPSC exam 2021 is Rs. 150. The candidates should remit Rs. 100 as the prelims fee. the candidates will be selected from the prelims exam since the proposed cut off marks. The selected candidates are advised to register for the mains exam by paying the online application fee of Rs. 200 via online mode. The candidates are advised to read the eligibility criteria before applying for the post. The candidates can apply without waiting time. The candidates can choose any of the payment methods for remitting the fees at the various stage of the selection process’s Online Payment is the first method where payment can be done by debit cards Offline Payment where the payment can be done by the payslips at SBI bank.
| Sl.No | Category | Fees |
| 1. | Registration Fee For One-Time Registration | Rs. 150/- |
| 2. | Preliminary Examination Fee | Rs.100/- |
| 3. | Main Written Examination Fee | Rs.200/- |
The Tamil Nadu PSC has arranged the TNPSC Group-01 across Tamil Nadu in 32 exam centres. While there are 32 exam centres that will cater to the preliminary examination, Chennai will be the only exam centre for the Main examination. TNPSC usually uploads the admit cards 14 days before the exam date. We will update you once the TNPSC uploads the admit card. Entri wishes you all the best for your upcoming examinations. Start your Preparation today with us. Entri will help you with thousands of questions. Attempt mock tests, analyze yourselves to improve your success rate.
