Tamil NaduUsual cycle
TNPSC Group 4
TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination IV (Group 4)
- Age
- 18–32
- Qualification
- 10th pass
- Usually
- Notified around January–April
TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination I (Group 1)
TNPSC Group 1 · also known as TNPSC Group I
Overview
Recruits Deputy Collectors, DSPs, Assistant Commissioners and other Group 1 officers for Tamil Nadu.
Posts: Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), District Registrar and others.
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | March–July |
|---|---|
| Applications | About a month |
| Exam | 2–3 months later |
| Result | Next year |
Eligibility
Age
21–34 years. Others: 21–34. No upper limit for SC/ST/BC/MBC/DC of Tamil Nadu (with conditions).
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 34 years | No limit |
| EWS | 34 years | No limit |
| OBC | No upper limit | No limit |
| SC | No upper limit | No limit |
| ST | No upper limit | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 44 years (+10) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university. Final-year students can usually apply for the Prelims.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Prelims
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies and Aptitude | 200 | 300 | 3 hours | — |
2. Mains
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil eligibility test (qualifying) | — | 100 | — | — |
| Three General Studies papers | — | 250 each | — | — |
3. Interview
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 100 | — | — |
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Main topics
- History, culture and heritage of Tamil Nadu
- Indian polity and economy
- Geography, science
- Development administration in Tamil Nadu
- Aptitude and mental ability
Selection process
Prelims → Mains → interview.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Level 22 (state scale) (approx.).
Vacancies: About 90–100 posts a cycle.
Latest notices
No recent notices found for this exam. Check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates from other states apply?
Usually yes, but reservation and age relaxation apply only to the state's own domiciled reserved-category candidates; others apply as General.
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on www.tnpsc.gov.in before applying.