{"id":25654828,"date":"2026-07-24T15:16:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25654828"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:01:56","slug":"tnpsc-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality &#038; Relaxation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a634e249e126\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Recruitment_2026_Details_Here\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Recruitment 2026 Details Here!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Nationality_Eligibility\" >Tamil Nadu PSC\u00a0Nationality Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Age_Limit_%E2%80%94_Group-wise_Details\" >TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Age Limit \u2014 Group-wise Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Age_Relaxation_for_Reserved_Categories\" >TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Educational_Qualification_Post-wise\" >TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Educational Qualification (Post-wise)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Tamil_Language_Proficiency\" >TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Tamil Language Proficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Physical_Standards_Uniformed_Field_Posts\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Physical Standards (Uniformed &amp; Field Posts)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Number_of_Attempts\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Number of Attempts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-eligibility-criteria\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Domicile_Community_Certificate_Requirements\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Domicile &amp; Community Certificate Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\">The <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"4\">Tamil Nadu <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"15\">Public <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"22\">Service <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"30\">Commission <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"41\">(TNPSC) conducts <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"58\">recruitment examinations round the year <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"98\">for Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"136\">3, Group 4, and Combined Technical <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"171\">Services (CTS) posts across various <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"207\">Tamil Nadu government departments. <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"242\">Before applying for any TNPSC exam, <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"278\">candidates must satisfy three core <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"313\">conditions \u2014 <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"328\">nationality, age limit, and educational qualification<\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"328\"> \u2014 along with <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"397\">post-specific requirements like Tamil <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"435\">language proficiency and physical <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"469\">standards for certain uniformed posts. <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"508\">This guide covers everything a <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"539\">candidate needs to check before filling <\/span><span class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"579\">the 2026 application form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Recruitment_2026_Details_Here\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Recruitment 2026 Details Here!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive wprt_style_display\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Exam 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>State-Level Competitive Examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Job Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Posts Covered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4, VAO, Combined Engineering Services, Assistant Engineer, and other departmental posts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Offline (OMR-Based) \/ Computer-Based (for selected posts, as notified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview (for applicable posts), and Certificate Verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Notification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>As per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Purpose of the Planner<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Provides notification dates, application schedules, and exam timelines for TNPSC recruitments throughout the year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Nationality_Eligibility\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC\u00a0Nationality Eligibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">To be eligible for any TNPSC exam, a candidate must be one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A citizen of India, or<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with the intention of permanently settling in India, or<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Only Indian nationals who are also residents\/domiciles as per TNPSC rules can appear; candidates from outside Tamil Nadu can apply for most exams, but Tamil language proficiency remains mandatory regardless of domicile.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Age_Limit_%E2%80%94_Group-wise_Details\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Age Limit \u2014 Group-wise Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Age is almost always calculated as on 1st July of the recruitment year. TNPSC does not use a single uniform age band \u2014 each Group and often each post has its own minimum and maximum age.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 1 (Combined Civil Services Examination \u2013 I)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The base age limit for Others (General\/non-reserved) candidates is 21\u201334 years. The minimum age required is 21 years as of July 1 of the recruitment year for all posts. Posts covered include Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner, District Registrar, and District Employment Officer, among others.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 2 &amp; 2A (Combined Civil Services Examination \u2013 II)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">For most Group 2 posts, the general age limit is 18 to 30 years, though the upper limit isn&#8217;t uniform and varies by specific post. Group 2 also requires candidates to have 10+2 qualifications, and to be between 18-30 years of age, with the Commission also mentioning age relaxation for PWD candidates and those with a law degree.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 3 (Combined Subordinate Services \/ Village-level &amp; Technical posts)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The age limit for Group 3 is 18 to 42 years, with educational requirements differing by role \u2014 Station Fire Officer requires a graduate degree, while Junior Inspector and Store-Keeper roles generally require Higher Secondary\/Pre-University qualification or a Diploma in Rural Services.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 4 (Combined Civil Services Examination \u2013 IV)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Group 4 age limit for the General category is 18 to 32 years, with reserved category candidates getting relaxation up to 37 years. Popular posts under Group 4 include Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, and Steno-Typist.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Combined Technical Services (CTS)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The minimum age required is 21 years, while the maximum age varies depending on the specific post, with educational qualifications also differing by post.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Age_Relaxation_for_Reserved_Categories\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">TNPSC gives generous age relaxation to candidates from reserved communities, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities. Using Group 1 (2026 notification) as the reference model:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Age Relaxation<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Max Age (Group 1 example)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">BC \/ MBC \/ DNC<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">+3 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 37 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SC \/ SC(A) \/ ST<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">+5 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 39 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwD (Tamil Nadu residents)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No upper age limit<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Destitute Widows<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No upper age limit<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">BC and MBC\/DNC candidates get a 3-year upper age relaxation up to 37 years, while SC\/SC(A)\/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation up to 39 years; PwD candidates from Tamil Nadu have no upper age limit as per TN Government orders, and destitute widows also have no upper age limit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">For Group 4 posts, the pattern is slightly different: BC\/MBC\/DNC\/OBC candidates have a minimum age of 18 and maximum age of 34 years, while SC\/ST\/Destitute Widows have a minimum age of 18 and maximum age of 37 years, and ex-servicemen can apply up to 48 years subject to educational qualification and applicable reservation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">For Group 2 posts, reserved categories get even wider room: candidates belonging to SC, ST, Most Backward Classes\/Denotified Communities, Backward Classes, and Destitute Widows can apply up to a maximum age of 35 years, since there is effectively no separate upper age ceiling enforced below this threshold for most posts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">As a general rule across TNPSC exams: OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation, SC\/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get 10 years, with the minimum age for most TNPSC exams being 18 years \u2014 though the maximum varies significantly based on educational qualification and the specific Group. Also worth noting: for candidates belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC\/DC, BC, and BCM who possess a degree higher than SSLC, there is often no maximum age limit for many posts, though age relaxation applies only to candidates who are domiciled in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The age concession for reserved categories generally does not apply to Ex-Servicemen candidates who have already been recruited to any class, service, or category.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Educational_Qualification_Post-wise\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Educational Qualification (Post-wise)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Group<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Minimum Qualification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group 1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">A degree from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an equivalent qualification, under the 10+2+3 pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Certain posts prefer Law, Commerce, or Social Sciences background.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group 2 \/ 2A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">A bachelor&#8217;s degree in any declared discipline from a college or university recognised by the Tamil Nadu State or Central Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group 3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Varies by post \u2014 graduate degree for Station Fire Officer; Higher Secondary\/Pre-University for Junior Inspector and Store-Keeper roles, with a Diploma in Rural Services also accepted for some posts <span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/prepp.in\/tnpsc-group-iii-exam\/eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"><span class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\">Prepp<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group 4<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Passed Class 10th (SSLC\/Matriculation) or equivalent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">CTS<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Varies by technical post \u2014 diploma\/degree in the relevant engineering or technical discipline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">For engineering-based recruitment (e.g., Assistant Engineer posts), a degree in the relevant engineering branch from a recognised university is required, generally under age 30 for general candidates, with 3 years&#8217; relaxation typically granted to reserved categories.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Tamil_Language_Proficiency\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Tamil Language Proficiency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Tamil language knowledge is mandatory for almost every TNPSC exam, regardless of whether the candidate is from Tamil Nadu. A candidate is considered to have adequate knowledge of Tamil if:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">They have passed SSLC (10th Standard) or its equivalent examination with Tamil as one of the languages, or<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">They have studied the Higher Secondary Course (HSC) or a Degree in Tamil medium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">If a candidate does not meet either of these, they must clear the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by TNPSC before final selection. Candidates must upload SSLC\/HSC\/Degree\/PG Degree mark sheets showing Tamil as a subject, or proof of passing this Tamil language test, when asked for by the Commission.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Physical_Standards_Uniformed_Field_Posts\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Physical Standards (Uniformed &amp; Field Posts)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Certain posts carry additional physical fitness\/measurement requirements:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">For posts like Deputy Superintendent of Police, preferred physical standards relating to height and chest measurements are mandatory.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Officer, and Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) must meet specific physical standards related to height, weight, and overall fitness, with the exact measurements varying for men and women.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Group 3 posts such as Station Fire Officer \/ Junior Inspector often also require a physical fitness certificate and clearance of physical efficiency tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Number_of_Attempts\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Number of Attempts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Good news for aspirants \u2014 TNPSC does not cap the number of attempts. TNPSC allows any number of attempts in its examinations, provided the candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria and age norms. This effectively means a candidate can keep attempting exams year after year until they cross the maximum permissible age for that post\/category.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Domicile_Community_Certificate_Requirements\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Domicile &amp; Community Certificate Requirements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates claiming reservation benefits (SC\/SC(A)\/ST\/MBC-DNC\/BC\/BCM) must produce a valid Community Certificate issued by the competent Revenue authority in Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Age relaxation for reserved categories is applicable only to candidates domiciled in Tamil Nadu \u2014 outstation candidates are generally treated under the &#8220;Others&#8221; category for age purposes even if they belong to a reserved community elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Destitute widows must furnish a certificate proving their status to claim the &#8220;no upper age limit&#8221; benefit.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates must submit a valid disability certificate (benchmark disability, as per the RPwD Act) issued by a competent medical authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Figures reflect the pattern of recent official notifications; candidates should always cross-check the exact age and qualification figures against the specific year&#8217;s official TNPSC notification before applying, since numbers can shift slightly notification to notification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts recruitment examinations round the year for Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, and Combined Technical Services (CTS) posts across various Tamil Nadu government departments. 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