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| S.No. | Name of the Examination | Date of Notification | Date of Commencement | Course Details | Apply Examination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combined Civil Services Exam - I | 01.04.2025 | 15.06.2025 | ||
| 2 | Combined Civil Services Exam - IV | 25.04.2025 | 13.07.2025 | ||
| 3 | Combined Civil Services Examination - II (Group II and IIA Services) | 15.07.2025 | 28.09.2025 |
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 has been released for 70 Vacancies at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The Prelims Exam will be held on 13th July 2025. Check Exam Pattern and Hall Ticket details below.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has received numerous applications. The recruitment stages include Prelims, Mains, and Interview. All details regarding the notification are provided below.
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group-I Services) |
| Post Name | Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner, etc. |
| Vacancy | 70 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Salary | Level 22 |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 01.04.2025 | — |
| Last date and time for submission of online application | 30.04.2025 | 11.59 P.M |
| Application correction window period | 05.05.2025 12.01 A.M to 07.05.2025 | 11.59 P.M |
| Date and time of preliminary examination | 15.06.2025 | 09.30 A.M to 12.30 P.M |
| Date of main examination | Will be announced later at the time of the declaration of the results of the preliminary examination. | |
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Service Name | No. of Vacancies | Level of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector | 1001 | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 28 | Level 22 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) | 1002 | Tamil Nadu Police Service | 07 | |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 1003 | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service | 19 | |
| 4 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 1006 | Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service | 07 | |
| 5 | District Employment Officer | 1007 | Tamil Nadu General Service | 03 | |
| 6 | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 1946 | Tamil Nadu Labour Service | 06 | |
| Total | 70 | ||||
The candidates should have completed the minimum age of 21 years for all posts. The category wise maximum age limit and age concession details are given below.
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Maximum Age (Should not have completed) |
Age Concession | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Ex-Servicemen | Destitute Widow | ||||
| 1. | Deputy Collector | 1001 | 34 | 44 | 50 | 39 |
| 2. | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) | 1002 | NA | |||
| 3. | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) (i) For candidates possessing any degree |
1003 | 44 | |||
| (ii) For candidates possessing B.L. degree | 35 | 45 | 40 | |||
| 4. | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 1006 | 34 | 44 | 39 | |
| 5. | District Employment Officer | 1007 | ||||
| 6. | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 1946 | ||||
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Maximum Age (Should not have completed) |
Age Concession | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Ex-Servicemen | Destitute Widow | ||||
| 1. | Deputy Collector | 1001 | 39 | 49 | 55 | 39 |
| 2. | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) | 1002 | NA | |||
| 3. | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) (i) For candidates possessing any degree |
1003 | 49 | |||
| (ii) For candidates possessing B.L. degree | 40 | 50 | 40 | |||
| 4. | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 1006 | 39 | 49 | 39 | |
| 5. | District Employment Officer | 1007 | ||||
| 6. | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 1946 | ||||
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector | 1001 | Candidates must possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) | 1002 | 1. Candidates must possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. 2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates who possess National awards for physical efficiency. |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 1003 | 1. Candidates must possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. 2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates as follows: (a) First: Candidates who hold both B.Com. degree and B.L. degree together with a Diploma in Taxation Laws. (b) Second: Candidates who hold both B.Com. and B.L. degree. (c) Third: Candidates who hold either B.Com. degree or B.L. degree together with a Diploma in Taxation Laws. (d) Fourth: Candidates who hold either B.Com. degree or B.L. degree. |
| 4 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 1006 | 1. Candidates must possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. 2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates possessing any of the following qualifications: (a) Post Graduate Degree in Rural Services of the Gandhigram Rural Institute. (b) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension. (c) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology. |
| 5 | District Employment Officer | 1007 | 1. Candidates must possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. 2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to graduates in Economics, Education, Sociology, Statistics, Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and experience in industrial or personnel management or labour welfare. |
| 6 | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 1946 | 1. Candidates must possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. 2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to freedom fighters and members of their families. Explanation: (1) The expression “freedom fighters” shall mean persons who took part in any of the National Movements inaugurated by National Congress or under its sanction for attainment of independence of India and as a consequence have undergone imprisonment. (2) The expression “Family” shall mean the father, mother, son, daughter, grandson or unmarried granddaughter of a freedom fighter. |
For the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police Category 1 and District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services), the physical measurements of the candidates will be assessed. Check the height, weight, and chest measurement for both male and female candidates.
| Category | Post Name | Height (CM) | Chest (Normal) | Chest (Expansion) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 165 | 86 (round the chest) | 05 | Not Applicable |
| District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) | 155 | 86 (round the chest) | 05 | 50 | |
| Women | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 155 | N/A | ||
| District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) | |||||
The TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 selection process involves 3 stages and the exam-wise details are discussed below:
The exam pattern for both Prelims and Mains exams is discussed below. The exam shall be conducted in both English and Tamil Language.
1. The Prelims Exam is qualifying in nature (Its marks will not be added to the final merit list).
2. The questions shall be objective type and there is no negative marking.
3. Qualifying Marks: SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs: 90 Marks and Others: 120 Marks.
| TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern (Objective) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 175 | 250 | 3 hours |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 300 | |
The Mains exam is descriptive type and it consists of 4 papers. Those who pass the Prelims exam will appear for the Mains Exam. The Main Examination answer sheets of Paper II, Paper III, and Paper IV will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks in Paper I.
| TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern (Descriptive Type) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers | Subject | Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 3 hours |
|
| II | General Studies – 1 (Degree Level) | 250 | 3 hours | |
| III | General Studies – 2 (Degree Level) | 250 | 3 hours | |
| IV | General Studies – 3 (Degree Level) | 250 | 3 hours | |
| Interview | 100 | |||
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