{"id":3578754,"date":"2026-08-11T13:17:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T07:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=3578754"},"modified":"2026-08-11T18:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:44:07","slug":"tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification &#038; Other Conditions Explained"},"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-6a88908bd7d83\" 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-6a88908bd7d83\"  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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_052026_PDF\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification (05\/2026) PDF<\/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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_2026_%E2%80%93_Year-Wise_List\" >TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Papers 2026 \u2013 Year-Wise List<\/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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details_Here\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification Details Here!<\/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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Overview\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Quick Overview<\/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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#Age_Limit_for_TNPSC_Group_1_2026_%E2%80%93_Post-Wise\" >Age Limit for TNPSC Group 1 2026 &#8211; 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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#Age_Relaxation_Age_Concession_Details_for_TNPSC_Group_1_2026\" >Age Relaxation \/ Age Concession Details for TNPSC Group 1 2026<\/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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#Educational_Qualification_for_TNPSC_Group_1_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%94_Post-Wise\" >Educational Qualification for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 \u2014 Post-Wise<\/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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Order_of_Studies_Requirement\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Order of Studies Requirement<\/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-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#Tamil_Language_Eligibility_for_TNPSC_Group_1_Recruitment_2026\" >Tamil Language Eligibility for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_2026_%E2%80%93_Medical_Physical_Standards_Vision_Requirement\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2026 &#8211; Medical &amp; Physical Standards (Vision Requirement)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#Restrictions_on_Applying_%E2%80%94_Who_Cannot_Apply_for_TNPSC_Group_1_Recruitment_2026\" >Restrictions on Applying \u2014 Who Cannot Apply for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_PwBD_Eligibility_2026_%E2%80%94_Suitable_Posts_and_Categories\" >TNPSC Group 1 PwBD Eligibility 2026 \u2014 Suitable Posts and Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#Category-Wise_Special_Eligibility_Notes_for_TNPSC_Group_1_Vacancy_2026\" >Category-Wise Special Eligibility Notes for TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_2026_%E2%80%94_Supporting_Documents_for_Eligibility_Claims\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2026 \u2014 Supporting Documents for Eligibility Claims<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:403;314-716\">Before you start the TNPSC Group 1 application, it&#8217;s critical to check whether you actually meet the eligibility criteria \u2014 because TNPSC&#8217;s admission to every stage of the exam is purely provisional, and candidature can be rejected at any point, even after you clear the interview, if you don&#8217;t satisfy the conditions laid down in Notification No. 05\/2026 (Advertisement No. 736, dated 23.06.2026). This guide provide details on all eligibility requirement for TNPSC Group 1 2026 \u2014 age limit, age relaxation, educational qualification post-wise, Tamil language eligibility, medical standards, and the restrictions that can disqualify an otherwise qualified candidate \u2014 straight from the official notification.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC GROUP 1 SYLLABUS<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:50;1029-1078\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_052026_PDF\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification (05\/2026) PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check the official TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 Notification (No. 05\/2026) PDF below for complete details on age limit, qualifications, PwBD eligibility, Tamil language requirements, and other conditions.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Medium<\/th>\n<th><strong>Notification PDF<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>05\/2026<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Group-I-Notification-2026_E.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Group-I-Notification-2026_E.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>05\/2026<\/td>\n<td>Tamil<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Group-I-Notification-2026_T.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Group-I-Notification-2026_T.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_2026_%E2%80%93_Year-Wise_List\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Papers 2026 \u2013 Year-Wise List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Year<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/07_01_2021_G1P-GS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/07_01_2021_G1P-GS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019_Group-1-Prelims-_GS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019_Group-1-Prelims-_GS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2017-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2017-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\n<td>2015<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2015-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2015-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\n<td>2014<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2014-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2014-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mains<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P1_120719.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P1_120719.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mains<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P2_130719.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P2_130719.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mains<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P3_140719.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P3_140719.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mains<\/td>\n<td>2011<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mains-paper-i-2011.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mains-paper-i-2011.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mains<\/td>\n<td>2011<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mains-paper-ii.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mains-paper-ii.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Studies &amp; Tamil<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/general-studies-in-Tamil.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/general-studies-in-Tamil.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:50;1029-1078\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details_Here\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification Details Here!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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\">Particulars<\/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\">Details<\/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\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)<\/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\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Combined Civil Services Examination \u2013 I (Group I Services)<\/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\">Notification No.<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">05\/2026<\/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\">Advertisement No.<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">736<\/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\">Notification Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23 June 2026<\/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\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">26 (provisional)<\/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\">Application Mode<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online 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\">Application Start Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30 June 2026<\/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\">Application Last Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">29 July 2026<\/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\">Application Correction Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2 \u2013 4 August 2026<\/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\">Prelims Exam Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">27 September 2026 (revised from 6 September 2026)<\/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\">Selection Stages<\/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<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Pay Level<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level 22 (\u20b956,100 \u2013 \u20b92,05,700)<\/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\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">tnpsc.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:50;1029-1078\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Overview\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Quick Overview<\/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\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-22:78;1080-1695\">\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\">Criteria<\/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\">Requirement<\/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\">Minimum Age (as on 01.07.2026)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21 years, for all posts<\/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\">Maximum Age (Others category)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">34\u201335 years, depending on post<\/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\">Maximum Age (SC\/SCA\/ST\/MBC\/DC\/BC(OBCM)\/BCM)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">39\u201340 years, depending on post<\/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\">Minimum Qualification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">A recognised university degree (varies slightly by post)<\/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\">Nationality<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">As per TNPSC&#8217;s general eligibility rules for Tamil Nadu state services<\/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\">Tamil Language<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mandatory adequate knowledge of Tamil<\/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\">Vision Standard<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Standard III or better (all 5 posts)<\/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\">Existing Govt. Employees (5+ yrs)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Not eligible, if in &#8220;Others&#8221; category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:51;2205-2255\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Limit_for_TNPSC_Group_1_2026_%E2%80%93_Post-Wise\"><\/span><strong>Age Limit for TNPSC Group 1 2026 &#8211; Post-Wise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:210;2257-2466\">The age limit for TNPSC Group 1 is calculated as on 01.07.2026, and the minimum age for every post is 21 years completed. The maximum age limit differs slightly by post and by category, as shown below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:89;2468-2556\"><strong>For Candidates NOT Belonging to SC \/ SC(A) \/ ST \/ MBC\/DC \/ BC(OBCM) \/ BCM (&#8220;Others&#8221;)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-52:55;2558-2989\">\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\">Post<\/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\">Post Code<\/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\">Maximum Age (should not have completed)<\/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\">Deputy Collector<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1001<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">34 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\">Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) \u2014 any degree<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1003<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">34 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\">Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) \u2014 B.L. degree<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1003<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">35 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\">Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1004<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">34 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\">District Registrar<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1005<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">34 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\">Assistant Commissioner of Labour<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1946<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">34 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"54:1-54:61;2991-3051\"><strong>For SC \/ SC(A) \/ ST \/ MBC\/DC \/ BC(OBCM) \/ BCM Candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"56:1-63:55;3053-3484\">\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\">Post<\/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\">Post Code<\/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\">Maximum Age (should not have completed)<\/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\">Deputy Collector<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1001<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">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\">Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) \u2014 any degree<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1003<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">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\">Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) \u2014 B.L. degree<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1003<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40 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\">Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1004<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">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\">District Registrar<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1005<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">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\">Assistant Commissioner of Labour<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1946<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">39 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:220;3486-3705\">Notice that the Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) post gives candidates with a B.L. degree one extra year of age eligibility compared to those with any other degree \u2014 a detail many aspirants miss.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-67:46;3707-3752\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Relaxation_Age_Concession_Details_for_TNPSC_Group_1_2026\"><\/span><strong>Age Relaxation \/ Age Concession Details for TNPSC Group 1 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:116;3754-3869\">TNPSC grants additional age concession over and above the standard maximum age limit, for the following categories:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-75:48;3871-4150\">\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\">Others (Age Concession)<\/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\">SC\/SCA\/ST\/MBC\/DC\/BC(OBCM)\/BCM (Age Concession)<\/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\">Persons with Benchmark Disability<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">+10 years (44\/45)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">+10 years (49\/50)<\/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\">Ex-Servicemen<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 50 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 55 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\">Destitute Widow<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">39\/40 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">39\/40 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:44;4152-4195\"><strong>Important conditions on age concession:<\/strong><\/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\" data-sourcepos=\"78:1-79:252;4196-4585\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"78:1-78:138;4196-4333\">Age concession for Ex-Servicemen does not apply to those who have already been recruited to any class, service, or category before.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:252;4334-4585\">Reservation of appointment to Destitute Widow and Ex-Servicemen categories does not apply to this particular TNPSC Group 1 (2026) recruitment, even though the fee concession and age concession benefits are still available to eligible candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"81:1-81:39;4587-4625\">Supporting Documents for Age Proof<\/h3>\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\" data-sourcepos=\"82:1-84:141;4626-5017\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"82:1-82:78;4626-4703\">Date of birth is verified against the SSLC (10th) or HSC (12th) mark sheet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"83:1-83:173;4704-4876\">If date of birth is not recorded in these, candidates must upload a Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate, or Degree Mark Sheet instead \u2014 no other document is accepted.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"84:1-84:141;4877-5017\">Candidates claiming any age concession must upload supporting proof; failure to do so results in rejection of the claim after due process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-86:62;5019-5080\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Qualification_for_TNPSC_Group_1_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%94_Post-Wise\"><\/span><strong>Educational Qualification for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 \u2014 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\" data-sourcepos=\"88:1-94:148;5082-5775\">\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\">Post<\/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\">Deputy Collector<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree from a university incorporated by a Central\/State Act, or an institution deemed a university under UGC Act, 1956<\/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\">Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree as above. Preference order (when candidates are otherwise equal): (1) B.Com + B.L. + Diploma in Taxation Laws, (2) B.Com + B.L., (3) B.Com or B.L. + Diploma in Taxation Laws, (4) B.Com or B.L. alone<\/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\">Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree as above<\/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\">District Registrar<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree as above<\/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\">Assistant Commissioner of Labour<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree as above; preference to freedom fighters and their family members when candidates are otherwise equal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"96:1-96:345;5777-6121\"><strong>Note on &#8220;freedom fighter&#8221;:<\/strong> For the Assistant Commissioner of Labour post, &#8220;freedom fighter&#8221; is defined as someone who participated in a National Movement sanctioned by the Indian National Congress and was imprisoned as a result. &#8220;Family&#8221; here means father, mother, son, daughter, grandson, or unmarried granddaughter of the freedom fighter.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"98:1-98:63;6123-6185\"><strong>Special Concessions for Final-Year \/ Internship Candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\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\" data-sourcepos=\"99:1-100:313;6186-6725\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"99:1-99:227;6186-6412\">Candidates who have written their final-year degree exam may apply for the Preliminary Exam, but must prove they&#8217;ve passed before uploading documents for the Main Exam \u2014 otherwise they won&#8217;t be admitted to the Main Exam.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"100:1-100:313;6413-6725\">Candidates who have passed the final professional MBBS (or other medical degree) but haven&#8217;t completed their internship may also apply, provided they submit proof of having passed the final professional exam at the Main Exam stage, and produce the completed internship certificate at physical verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"102:1-102:35;6727-6761\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Order_of_Studies_Requirement\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Order of Studies Requirement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"104:1-104:122;6763-6884\">This is a frequently overlooked eligibility rule: the qualification must have been obtained in the correct sequence;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"106:1-106:86;6886-6971\"><strong>SSLC \u2192 HSC \/ Diploma (or equivalent) \u2192 Undergraduate Degree \u2192 Postgraduate Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"108:1-108:393;6973-7365\">Any discrepancy between this claimed order and the uploaded documents can lead to rejection of candidature after due process. Accepted proof of qualification includes SSLC, HSC, Diploma, Degree, PG Degree, Integrated PG Degree, Provisional Degree\/Diploma Certificate, or Consolidated Mark Sheet. If the Degree Certificate is lost, an extract from the Convocation Register is accepted instead.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"110:1-110:51;7367-7417\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Language_Eligibility_for_TNPSC_Group_1_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Language Eligibility for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"112:1-112:188;7419-7606\">Every candidate must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as on the date of notification (23.06.2026). You are deemed to have adequate Tamil knowledge if you meet any one of these:<\/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\" data-sourcepos=\"113:1-116:65;7607-7866\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"113:1-113:92;7607-7698\">Passed SSLC (or equivalent) \/ HSC \/ Degree with Tamil as one of the languages studied, OR<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"114:1-114:53;7699-7751\">Studied the High School course in Tamil medium, OR<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"115:1-115:50;7752-7801\">Passed SSLC (or equivalent) in Tamil medium, OR<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"116:1-116:65;7802-7866\">Passed TNPSC&#8217;s Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"118:1-118:359;7868-8226\">If you cannot prove this at the time of application: You will be required to pass the Second Class Language Test in Tamil within two years of appointment \u2014 failing which, you will be discharged from service. This makes it a soft eligibility condition rather than an outright disqualification at the application stage, but it is a serious risk if ignored.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"120:1-120:293;8228-8520\"><strong>Exemption:<\/strong> Differently abled candidates can be exempted specifically from Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test) of the Main Examination, provided they declare this in the online application and upload the disability certificate \u2014 subsequent claims after submission will not be entertained.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"122:1-122:56;8522-8577\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_2026_%E2%80%93_Medical_Physical_Standards_Vision_Requirement\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2026 &#8211; Medical &amp; Physical Standards (Vision Requirement)<\/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\" data-sourcepos=\"124:1-130:62;8579-8926\">\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\">Post<\/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\">Standard of Vision Required<\/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\">Deputy Collector<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Standard III or better<\/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\">Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Standard III or better<\/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\">Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Standard III or better<\/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\">District Registrar<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Standard III or better<\/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\">Assistant Commissioner of Labour<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Standard III or better<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"132:1-132:354;8928-9281\">Candidates with defective vision can still join, but must submit an Eye Fitness Certificate from a qualified Eye Specialist at a Government Hospital, at the time of joining. A Medical Board conducts the medical examination after the Interview stage for all provisionally selected candidates, and post-eligibility is finally decided based on this report.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"134:1-134:68;9283-9350\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restrictions_on_Applying_%E2%80%94_Who_Cannot_Apply_for_TNPSC_Group_1_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span><strong>Restrictions on Applying \u2014 Who Cannot Apply for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"136:1-136:88;9352-9439\">This is where many otherwise &#8220;eligible&#8221; candidates get disqualified, so read carefully:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"138:1-138:417;9441-9857\"><strong>Rule 4.5.1 \u2014 <\/strong>The 5-Year Service Bar: Candidates who do not belong to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC\/DC, BC(OBCM), or BCM categories, and who have already completed 5 years or more of service in a Government of India or State\/UT Government post, are not eligible to apply \u2014 even if they are within the age limit. This rule specifically applies to &#8220;Others&#8221; category candidates and is a common reason for rejection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"140:1-140:36;9859-9894\"><strong>Other disqualifying conditions:<\/strong><\/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\" data-sourcepos=\"141:1-144:141;9895-10436\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"141:1-141:115;9895-10009\">Suppressing information about current government employment leads to rejection of candidature after due process.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"142:1-142:160;10010-10169\">Failure to upload a &#8220;No Objection Certificate&#8221; (NOC) \u2014 for candidates already in regular government\/PSU\/local body\/university service \u2014 results in rejection.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"143:1-143:126;10170-10295\">Non-disclosure of pending criminal or disciplinary cases (with FIR\/charge memo proof) leads to rejection after due process.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"144:1-144:141;10296-10436\">Any candidate who has already been recruited as an Ex-serviceman to a class\/service\/category cannot claim Ex-servicemen concessions again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_PwBD_Eligibility_2026_%E2%80%94_Suitable_Posts_and_Categories\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 PwBD Eligibility 2026 \u2014 Suitable Posts and Categories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"148:1-148:115;10518-10632\">TNPSC Group 1 has identified specific disability categories suitable for each post, under the 4% PwBD reservation:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"150:1-156:84;10634-11136\">\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\">Post<\/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\">Suitable Benchmark Disability Categories<\/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\">Deputy Collector<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">LV, HH, LD (with mobility), LD (others), CP, LC, DF, AC, SLD, MD<\/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\">Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">VI, LV, HH, HI, LD, LD (others), CP, LC, DF, AC, MuD, ASD, SLD, MD, MI<\/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\">Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">LV, HI, HH, LD, LD (others), CP, DF, AC<\/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\">District Registrar<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">LV, HH, LD, LD (others), CP, DF, AC<\/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\">Assistant Commissioner of Labour<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">LV, HH, LD, LD (others), CP, LC, DF, AC, MuD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"158:1-158:340;11138-11477\"><em>(LV = Low Vision, HH = Hard of Hearing, LD = Locomotor Disability, CP = Cerebral Palsy, LC = Leprosy Cured, DF = Dwarfism, ASD = Autism Spectrum Disorder, MI = Mental Illness, AC = Acid Attack Victim, SLD = Specific Learning Disability, MD = Multiple Disabilities, VI = Visually Impaired, HI = Hearing Impaired, MuD = Muscular Dystrophy)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"160:1-160:240;11479-11718\">Only candidates with the specific disability category listed against a post are eligible to apply for that post under the PwBD category \u2014 this needs to be checked carefully before applying, as it&#8217;s post-specific, not a blanket eligibility.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"162:1-162:46;11720-11765\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Category-Wise_Special_Eligibility_Notes_for_TNPSC_Group_1_Vacancy_2026\"><\/span><strong>Category-Wise Special Eligibility Notes for TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026<\/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\" data-sourcepos=\"164:1-168:218;11767-13093\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"164:1-164:287;11767-12053\"><strong>SC \/ SC(A) \/ ST:<\/strong> Only persons belonging to Tamil Nadu and to a community listed in the official Schedule are treated as SC\/ST for this recruitment \u2014 even if the same community name exists in another state&#8217;s list, candidates from other states are not eligible for this reservation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"165:1-165:191;12054-12244\"><strong>Backward Classes:<\/strong> Similarly, only Tamil Nadu-domiciled candidates belonging to communities listed in Schedule-I of the TN Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 qualify.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"166:1-166:255;12245-12499\"><strong>Religious conversion clause:<\/strong> SC candidates converting to a religion other than Christianity\/Islam are treated as &#8220;Others.&#8221; SC candidates converting to Islam are treated as BC(Muslim); those converting to Sikhism or Buddhism remain classified as SC.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"167:1-167:376;12500-12875\"><strong>Transgender candidates:<\/strong> Those without a community certificate may choose &#8220;Others&#8221; or &#8220;Most Backward Classes.&#8221; Those with an SC\/SCA\/ST community certificate are considered under that community. Those with a BC\/BC(M)\/MBC-DC certificate can choose either their own community or MBC, whichever is advantageous \u2014 but this choice is locked permanently once made at OTR stage.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"168:1-168:218;12876-13093\"><strong>Women:<\/strong> A minimum of 30% of all vacancies (across every communal category and open category) is reserved for women, and women\/transgender(women) candidates can also compete in the remaining 70% general vacancies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_2026_%E2%80%94_Supporting_Documents_for_Eligibility_Claims\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2026 \u2014 Supporting Documents for Eligibility Claims<\/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\" data-sourcepos=\"172:1-183:73;13147-14177\">\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\">Claim<\/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\">Document Required<\/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\">Date of Birth<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC\/HSC mark sheet (or Birth\/Transfer Certificate if DOB not printed)<\/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\">Educational Qualification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree\/PG certificate, provisional certificate, or consolidated mark sheet<\/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\">Community (SC\/SCA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Certificate from Taluk Tahsildar<\/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\">Community (ST)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Certificate from RDO\/Assistant Collector\/Sub-Collector\/PA(General) to Collector of Chennai\/District Adi-Dravidar Welfare Officer<\/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\">Community (BC\/BC-M\/MBC-DC)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Certificate from Revenue Officer not below Tahsildar rank<\/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\">Disability<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Form V\/VI\/VII\/VIII Disability Certificate, as applicable, from the notified Medical Authority<\/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 Widow<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Certificate from RDO\/Assistant Collector\/Sub-Collector<\/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\">Ex-Servicemen<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Bonafide Certificate from Ex-Servicemen&#8217;s Welfare Board + Pension Pay Order<\/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\">Tamil Medium Study (PSTM)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Certificates from each school\/institution attended, from 1st Standard up to the prescribed qualification<\/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\">Employed Candidates<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No Objection Certificate from current employer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"185:1-185:334;14179-14512\">If TNPSC calls for a supporting document and you fail to upload it within the stipulated time, the specific claim (age concession, fee concession, category benefit, etc.) is rejected after due process \u2014 it does not necessarily reject your entire application, but you lose that specific benefit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Eligibility rules for TNPSC Group 1 can get complex once you factor in category, post preference, and age concession combinations. The Entri App gives you a personalised eligibility checklist, along with structured <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/tnpsc-group-1-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 1<\/a> study plans, mock tests, and daily current affairs \u2014 so you can focus on preparation once your eligibility is confirmed. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/webapp.entri.app\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entri App<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"320\" \/>\n<col width=\"342\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 1 Exam Information Links&quot;}\"><em><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Exam Information Links<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 1 Notification&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-notification\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 1 Notification<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 1 Mock Test&quot;}\" 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