{"id":25654831,"date":"2026-07-24T12:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25654831"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:44:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:14:41","slug":"tnpsc-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Selection Process 2026: Prelims, Mains, Interview &#038; Final Selection"},"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-6a649de8d7b13\" 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\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a649de8d7b13\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-selection-process\/#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-selection-process\/#TNPSC_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Group-wise_Details_Here\" >TNPSC Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Group-wise Details Here!<\/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-selection-process\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Deputy_Collector_DSP_Assistant_Commissioner_etc\" >TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner, etc.<\/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-selection-process\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Group_2A_Selection_Process_2026\" >TNPSC Group 2 &amp; Group 2A Selection Process 2026<\/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-selection-process\/#TNPSC_Group_3_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Station_Fire_Officer_Junior_Inspector_and_Store-Keeper\" >TNPSC Group 3 Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Station Fire Officer, Junior Inspector, and Store-Keeper<\/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-selection-process\/#TNPSC_Group_4_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_VAO_Junior_Assistant_Bill_Collector_Typist_Forest_Guard\" >TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2026 &#8211; VAO, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Forest Guard<\/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-selection-process\/#Common_Features_Across_All_TNPSC_Selection_Processes_2026\" >Common Features Across All TNPSC Selection Processes 2026<\/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-selection-process\/#TNPSC_Exam_2026_%E2%80%93_Marks_Structure\" >TNPSC Exam 2026 &#8211; Marks Structure<\/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-selection-process\/#TNPSC_Selection_Process_2026_Step-by-Step_Recruitment_Stages\" >TNPSC Selection Process 2026: Step-by-Step Recruitment Stages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) follows a multi-stage selection process that differs by Group \u2014 ranging from a single written exam for Group 4 to a full Prelims\u2013Mains\u2013Interview cycle for Group 1. Understanding exactly which stages apply to your target post, how marks are weighted, and what happens after the exam (certificate verification, counselling, allotment) is essential for planning your preparation. This guide breaks down the TNPSC selection process 2026 for every group.<\/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=\"TNPSC_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Group-wise_Details_Here\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Group-wise Details Here!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Group 2 posts, the selection process has three stages \u2014 Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview\/Oral Test \u2014 while Group 2A posts have only two stages: Preliminary Exam and Main Exam, with no interview. The exam is conducted in both Tamil and English, and candidates can choose their medium.<\/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\">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\">Stages<\/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\">Interview?<\/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\">Final Merit Based On<\/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\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mains + Interview marks<\/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 (Interview posts)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mains + Interview marks<\/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 2A (Non-interview posts)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims \u2192 Mains<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mains marks only<\/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\">Written Exam (post-dependent) \u2192 Document Verification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Post-dependent<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Written exam marks<\/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\">Single Written Exam \u2192 Document Verification \u2192 Counselling<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Written exam marks only<\/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=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Deputy_Collector_DSP_Assistant_Commissioner_etc\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner, etc.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Group 1 selection process consists of three stages. Candidates must first appear for the preliminary examination, which serves as a screening test. Those who qualify in the Prelims become eligible for the Mains examination, which is the primary stage for evaluating candidates&#8217; knowledge and suitability for the posts. Candidates shortlisted based on Mains performance are then called for the interview round, the final stage of selection.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening only)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Prelims is an objective-type test with 200 questions for 300 marks, covering General Studies and Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability. The Preliminary Examination consists of General Studies at Degree Standard and Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability at SSLC Standard.<\/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\">Marking: Each correct answer carries 1.5 marks out of a total of 300, and unanswered questions attract no penalty. There is no negative marking in the Prelims.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Qualifying marks: SC, ST, MBC, BC, and BCM candidates require 90 marks, while candidates in the &#8220;Others&#8221; category need 120 marks to qualify for the Mains.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Prelims marks are not carried forward \u2014 this stage is purely for screening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 2: Main Examination (Descriptive)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Mains Examination comprises four papers, and only candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear. The answer scripts of Paper II, Paper III, and Paper IV are evaluated only if the candidate secures the prescribed minimum qualifying marks in Paper I.<\/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\">Paper<\/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\">Subject<\/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\">Marks<\/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\">Nature<\/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\">Paper I<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Qualifying only (min. 40 marks)<\/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\">Paper II<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies I<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">250<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Counted for merit<\/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\">Paper III<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies II<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">250<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Counted for merit<\/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\">Paper IV<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies III<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">250<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Counted for merit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Only Papers II, III, and IV count toward the final merit list. The Mains is a descriptive, answer-writing exam testing analytical ability and conceptual understanding \u2014 unlike the objective-format Prelims.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 3: Interview \/ Personality Test<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are called for a personality test carrying 100 marks, followed by document verification to confirm their eligibility<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Final Selection<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Final selection for Group 1 is based on the combined scores secured in the Main Examination and the Interview \u2014 Prelims marks are not added to the final merit list.<\/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_Group_2_Group_2A_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 &amp; Group 2A Selection Process 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Selection for Group 2 services is based on Preliminary, Mains, and Interview stages, while for Group 2A, selection is based on a written exam only (no interview).<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Common for both)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Preliminary exam is an objective test of 200 questions worth 300 marks, to be completed in 3 hours, with a qualifying mark of 90.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 2: Main Examination<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Main Examination is held separately for Group 2 and Group 2A (except for the Forester post). Both Group 2 and Group 2A Mains include two papers: the first paper is qualifying in nature, while marks from the second paper are used to prepare the final ranking list.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 3: Interview (Group 2 only)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">For Group 2 posts (with interview), candidates who clear the Mains are called for an interview. To get selected, candidates must pass each stage one by one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 2A candidates skip the interview entirely \u2014 their final rank is based purely on the second (scoring) Mains paper.<\/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_Group_3_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Station_Fire_Officer_Junior_Inspector_and_Store-Keeper\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 3 Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Station Fire Officer, Junior Inspector, and Store-Keeper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 3 recruitment (covering posts like Station Fire Officer, Junior Inspector, and Store-Keeper) generally follows a written examination followed by document verification and, for certain posts, a physical efficiency\/endurance test. The exact structure varies by post:<\/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\">Posts requiring a graduate qualification (e.g., Station Fire Officer) typically include a written exam plus a physical fitness\/endurance test given the operational nature of the role.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Posts at Higher Secondary\/Pre-University level (e.g., Junior Inspector, Store-Keeper) follow a written exam and document verification model similar to Group 4.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Tamil language proficiency verification is mandatory at the document-verification stage for all Group 3 posts.<\/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=\"TNPSC_Group_4_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_VAO_Junior_Assistant_Bill_Collector_Typist_Forest_Guard\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2026 &#8211; VAO, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Forest Guard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 4 is the simplest TNPSC selection process \u2014 a single stage exam with no Mains and no Interview.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Group 4 selection process consists of multiple stages, starting with a written examination, followed by document verification and the Skill Certificate\/Physical Endurance Test (for applicable posts). Candidates who qualify are called for counselling, where they are assigned their post, unit, and department based on rank and category.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 1: Written Examination<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The written exam consists of 200 objective-type (MCQ) questions for a total of 300 marks, with a duration of 3 hours, and each question carries 1.5 marks. The exam is a single written paper divided into three parts, based on SSLC (Class 10) level standard, with Part A questions in Tamil only, while Parts B and C are available in both Tamil and English.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Tamil Eligibility Test (Part A) carries a total of 150 marks out of 300. Candidates must obtain at least 60\/150 marks (40%) in Part A for Part B to be evaluated.<\/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\"><strong>Negative marking:<\/strong> There is no negative marking; each question carries 1.5 marks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Minimum qualifying marks:<\/strong> 90 marks, irrespective of category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Paper wise Details<\/strong><\/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\">Part<\/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\">Section<\/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\">Questions<\/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\">Marks<\/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\">Part A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (or General English)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">150<\/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\">Part B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">112.5<\/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\">Part C<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">37.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 2: Certificate\/Document Verification<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Physical Certificate Verification applies to posts other than Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, and Forest Watcher; those specific posts instead undergo Physical Standards Verification and an Endurance Test. All eligibility conditions are checked by the competent authority at this stage, and any deviation from the eligibility conditions leads to rejection of candidature.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 3: Counselling &amp; Post Allotment<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Candidates who qualify are called for counselling, where they are assigned their post, unit, and department based on rank and category, and appointment letters are issued after counselling. Candidates get a chance to express their preference for a post during counselling\/document verification, though final allotment depends on exam score and eligibility for a particular post<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Merit List &amp; Cut-off<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">All candidates are arranged in order of marks scored in the written test, and the final merit list is prepared. The marks of the last candidate called for document verification become the Group 4 cut-off; candidates scoring below the cut-off are not called for document verification.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">No interview stage exists for Group 4 \u2014 selection is decided solely by the single written exam, with no negative marking anywhere in the process.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Features_Across_All_TNPSC_Selection_Processes_2026\"><\/span><strong>Common Features Across All TNPSC Selection Processes 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">No Negative Marking (Prelims\/Written Stage)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">TNPSC Prelims across all groups \u2014 including Groups 1, 2, and 4 \u2014 do not have negative marking; candidates are not penalized for incorrect answers.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Tamil Eligibility Test<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Tamil Eligibility Test in the Mains (Paper 1 for Group 1 and Group 2) is qualifying \u2014 candidates must pass this paper, but its marks are not added to the final score.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Prelims Is Purely a Screening Test<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">TNPSC&#8217;s Prelims exam is a screening test only \u2014 marks obtained are not considered for final ranking; it only qualifies candidates for the Mains stage. This holds true for Group 1 and Group 2; Group 4&#8217;s single-stage exam is the exception where the written exam score directly forms the merit list.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Document Verification Is Universal<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Regardless of Group, every candidate who clears the exam stages undergoes document\/certificate verification to confirm age, educational qualification, community certificate, Tamil proficiency, and (where applicable) physical standards, before final appointment.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Attempts<\/h4>\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\">TNPSC allows any number of attempts, provided the candidate fulfils eligibility criteria and age norms.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">For Group 4, there is no limit on overall attempts, though a limit applies to fee exemptions \u2014 General category candidates get four free chances, OBC and MBC candidates get three, while SC, ST, and other reserved categories can appear as many times as needed without any limit on fee-exempted attempts.<\/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=\"TNPSC_Exam_2026_%E2%80%93_Marks_Structure\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Exam 2026 &#8211; Marks Structure<\/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\">Prelims Marks<\/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\">Mains Marks<\/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\">Interview Marks<\/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\">Total Deciding Marks<\/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\">300 (qualifying only)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">750 (Papers II\u2013IV)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">850<\/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<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300 (qualifying only)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Varies (2 papers, 2nd paper scoring)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mains + Interview<\/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 2A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300 (qualifying only)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Varies (2nd paper scoring)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mains only<\/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\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300 (single exam)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300 (written exam only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Selection_Process_2026_Step-by-Step_Recruitment_Stages\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"130\">TNPSC Selection Process 2026: Step-by-Step Recruitment Stages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Notification released on tnpsc.gov.in with vacancies, dates, and eligibility.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Online application submitted within the window (with a correction window typically opening a few days after the deadline).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Admit card\/hall ticket downloaded before the exam date.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Preliminary Exam (except Group 4, which has only one exam stage) \u2014 objective MCQ test.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Prelims result &amp; cut-off published; qualified candidates proceed to Mains.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mains Exam (Group 1\/2\/2A) \u2014 descriptive papers plus qualifying Tamil paper.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mains result published.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Interview\/Oral Test (Group 1 and Group 2 interview posts only).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Final merit list published based on the applicable combination of Mains + Interview (or written exam alone for Group 4).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Certificate\/Document Verification \u2014 eligibility, community certificate, Tamil proficiency, and physical standards (where applicable) are checked.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Counselling &amp; post allotment (Group 3\/4) or direct appointment order (Group 1\/2) based on rank, category, and vacancy preference.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Appointment letter issued.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) follows a multi-stage selection process that differs by Group \u2014 ranging from a single written exam for Group 4 to a full Prelims\u2013Mains\u2013Interview cycle for Group 1. 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