TNPSC Group I — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for TNPSC Group I (Combined Civil Services - I, Prelims), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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Older news (39)
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the official provisional answer key for the Group I Preliminary Examination held on 27 September 2026. Candidates can download the answer key from tnpsc.gov.in and raise objections if needed.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Sept 2026
The Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) Preliminary Examination was held on September 27, 2026, in the forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The exam was initially scheduled for September 6 but was postponed to September 27 through Addendum 5A/2026 issued on July 16, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Sept 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims admit card released
17 Sept 2026TNPSC released hall tickets for the Group 1 Prelims exam on 17 September 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website using their OTR login credentials. The exam is scheduled for 27 September 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Sept 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the admit card for TNPSC Group I Prelims 2026 on September 17, 2026. The exam is scheduled for September 27, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at 38 district centres across Tamil Nadu.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the Group 1 Preliminary Examination admit cards on September 17, 2026, ten days before the scheduled exam. Candidates could download their hall tickets through the OTR Dashboard using their login credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Sept 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released admit cards on 17 September 2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I Preliminary exam scheduled for 27 September 2026. Candidates can download hall tickets from the official OTR Dashboard at tnpsc.gov.in using their login credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Sept 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the Group 1 Prelims hall ticket on 17 September 2026 for the examination scheduled on 27 September 2026. Candidates can download from the official portal using their registration credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
TNPSC released the Group 1 Preliminary Examination admit cards on September 17, 2026 through the OTR Dashboard at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates downloaded hall tickets using their application number and date of birth.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Sept 2026
Through notification dated August 13, 2026, TNPSC announced 20 additional vacancies for Combined Civil Services Examination-I, taking the total from 26 to 46 posts across various Group I services.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Sept 2026
The application correction window for TNPSC Group 1 2026 was available from 2 August to 4 August 2026. Candidates could edit details in their submitted applications during this period. No corrections are permitted after the window closed.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Sept 2026
Candidates who submitted applications for TNPSC Group 1 can make necessary corrections to their forms during the three-day window from 2 August (12:01 AM) to 4 August 2026 (11:59 PM). No corrections will be allowed after this period.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released Notification No. 05/2026 (Advertisement No. 736) on 23 June 2026 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I. The online application window opened on 30 June and closed on 29 July 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Sept 2026
TNPSC issued notification on July 16, 2026 postponing the Group 1 Preliminary exam from the earlier scheduled date of September 6, 2026 to September 27, 2026. All other details in Notification No. 05/2026 remained unchanged.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Sept 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released Notification No. 05/2026 on 23 June 2026 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I. The notification covers posts including Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, District Registrar, and Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Sept 2026
TNPSC issued Addendum 5A/2026 on 16 July 2026, postponing the Prelims exam from the originally scheduled 6 September to 27 September 2026. The exam timing remains 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with all other notification conditions unchanged.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Sept 2026
Through Addendum No. 5A/2026 dated July 16, 2026, TNPSC officially postponed the Group 1 Prelims from the originally scheduled September 6 to September 27, 2026. The exam timing remains 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Sept 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission issued Notification No. 05/2026 (Advertisement No. 736) on June 23, 2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services). Applications were accepted from June 30 to July 29, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Sept 2026
The online application window for TNPSC Group 1 Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Notification No. 05/2026) closed on 29 July 2026. A total of 26 vacancies have been announced for posts including Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner and District Registrar.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Sept 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released Notification No. 05/2026 on June 23, 2026, inviting applications for 26 vacancies in Combined Civil Services Examination-I for posts including Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, and District Registrar.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
TNPSC issued Addendum 5A/2026 on 16 July 2026 officially postponing the Preliminary Examination from the originally scheduled 6 September to 27 September 2026, keeping all other notification conditions unchanged.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
The final result for TNPSC Group 1 (Notification 04/2025 cycle) was released on July 17, 2026, based on interviews held on April 15-16, 2026 and counselling on June 16, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
TNPSC postponed the Group 1 Preliminary Examination from the earlier scheduled September 6 to September 27, 2026, according to a notification issued on July 16, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
The online application process for 26 Group 1 vacancies including Deputy Collector, District Registrar and other posts concluded on 29 July 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates can make corrections during the window from 2-4 August.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Candidates have until 29 July 2026 to complete online applications for the 26 vacancies announced under Notification No. 05/2026. The application portal opened on 30 June 2026 at tnpsc.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Aug 2026
TNPSC issued an addendum on 16 July 2026 rescheduling the preliminary examination from 6 September to 27 September 2026, citing administrative reasons. The exam will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in a single session.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has postponed the Group 1 Preliminary Examination from the earlier scheduled date of 6 September 2026 to 27 September 2026 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM). The notification was issued on 16 July 2026 via Addendum No. 5A/2026.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Sept 2026
TNPSC released Addendum No. 5A/2026 on 16 July 2026 officially postponing the Preliminary Examination from 6 September to 27 September 2026, while keeping the 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM time slot unchanged.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Sept 2026
TNPSC issued Addendum No. 5A/2026 on July 16, 2026, postponing the Preliminary Examination from the originally scheduled September 6 to September 27, 2026, while keeping the same 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM time slot.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released Notification No. 05/2026 on 23 June 2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I, inviting applications for 26 Group I Services posts including Deputy Collector and Assistant Commissioner positions.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Sept 2026
TNPSC has announced that candidates can make corrections to their submitted applications during a three-day window from 2 August to 4 August 2026 through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Aug 2026
The online application process started on 30 June 2026 and will remain open until 29 July 2026. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before applying through tnpsc.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jul 2026
The TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination is confirmed for 6 September 2026 as per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2026. The exam will be conducted offline in objective-type format with 200 MCQs for 300 marks in a 3-hour duration.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jul 2026
Candidates can make changes to their submitted applications during the correction window from 2 August to 4 August 2026. All corrections must be completed within this period.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jul 2026
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 officially released by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
23 Jun 2026The TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 was released on 23 June 2026 on tnpsc.gov.in. The recruitment is for Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) for prestigious posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, and Assistant Commissioner.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jul 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the official notification on 23 June 2026 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I. Posts include Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, District Registrar, and Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Aug 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission typically releases the Group I Prelims notification during May-June each year. Candidates are advised to monitor the official TNPSC website regularly for the official advertisement with vacancy details and application procedures.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has updated the indicative distribution of marks across General Studies topics for this recruitment cycle. Tamil Nadu History and Culture, Current Affairs, and General Science sections have been emphasized in the revised pattern.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
TNPSC has completed the evaluation process for the 2025-26 Group I Mains examination. Shortlisted candidates are being called for document verification in batches at the Commission's Chennai office.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Commission announces enhanced infrastructure for Group I Prelims centers across Tamil Nadu
16 Apr 2026TNPSC has confirmed additional examination centers in tier-2 cities including Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Tirunelveli to accommodate the increasing number of applicants for the Group I Combined Civil Services examination.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (90)
Interview (expected)
Fri, 30 Jul, 2027Interview stage typically conducted 3-4 months after Mains result; 100 marks
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Oral Test/Interview (expected)
Thu, 15 Jul, 2027Interview typically held 3-4 months after mains; conducted at TNPSC office Chennai; dates announced after mains results
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Interview (expected)
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027100 marks; date to be notified after mains result
Archived 30 Sept 2026
Final result (expected)
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Final selection list typically announced 2-3 months after interview
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Interview (expected)
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Typically 3-4 months after mains result
Archived 12 Sept 2026
Interview (expected)
Thu, 15 Apr, 2027Oral test conducted after Mains results; typical timeline is 3-4 months after Mains exam
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Interview / Personality Test (expected)
Thu, 15 Apr, 2027Usually held 2-3 months after Mains result
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Interview/Oral Test (expected)
Sat, 27 Mar, 2027Personality test for Mains-qualified candidates, schedule TBN
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Interview (expected)
Sat, 20 Mar, 2027Usually held 3-4 months after Mains at TNPSC office, Chennai
Archived 27 Sept 2026
📍Mains examination (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Mains typically held 4-5 months after prelims result; descriptive papers over 4 days at Chennai centre only · no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
📍Main Examination (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Descriptive exam, 4 papers; typically held 3-4 months after Prelims result; exact dates announced after Prelims result · no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
📍Mains exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Main Written Examination typically held 3-4 months after Prelims result; four papers of descriptive type · no key published for this stage
Archived 29 Sept 2026
📍Main Examination (expected)
Wed, 10 Mar, 2027Mains typically held 3-4 months after prelims results; multi-day descriptive exam usually conducted at Chennai centre only; exact dates announced after prelims results · no key published for this stage
Archived 28 Sept 2026
📍Mains examination (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Four papers (descriptive type); date to be notified after prelims result · no key published for this stage
Archived 30 Sept 2026
📍Mains exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Typically held Dec-Feb, 3-4 months after prelims result; dates announced after prelims result · no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Usually 2-4 months after prelims result; conducted only at Chennai (Centre Code: 0101)
Archived 12 Sept 2026
📍Main Written Examination (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Descriptive papers; usually held 2-3 months after Prelims result; exact dates to be announced · no key published for this stage
Archived 29 Sept 2026
📍Main Examination (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Descriptive exam; date announced only after Prelims results; usually held 2-3 months after Prelims result · no key published for this stage
Archived 30 Sept 2026
📍Mains exam (expected)
Sun, 10 Jan, 2027Main Written Examination typically held December-January at Chennai centre; exact dates announced with Prelims result · no key published for this stage
Archived 29 Sept 2026
📍Group I Mains examination (tentative)
Wed, 6 Jan, 2027Descriptive exam across multiple General Studies papers and Essay
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Expected in December 2026/January 2027 for qualified candidates
Archived 25 Jul 2026
📍Mains examination
Thu, 31 Dec, 2026Main written examination (dates to be notified after prelims result)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Main Written Examination to be held in Chennai, dates to be notified
Archived 16 Aug 2026
📍Main Examination (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Typically held in December for 3-4 days at Chennai centre only. Previous cycles: Dec 10-13, 2024 and Dec 1-4, 2025 · no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Usually 2-3 months after prelims
Archived 12 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Typically announced 6-8 weeks after prelims exam; official date to be notified
Archived 30 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Based on typical 6-8 week gap after prelims; 2025 cycle result came ~10 weeks after exam
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Typically announced 6-8 weeks after prelims. Qualified candidates will be admitted to Mains
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Usually announced within 6-8 weeks after prelims; date estimated from typical cycle
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Based on typical cycle timeline; usually announced several weeks after Prelims
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Results typically announced 6-8 weeks after prelims; based on previous cycle patterns
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Based on typical cycle; results usually announced 6-8 weeks after Prelims
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Expected 6-8 weeks after Prelims; TNPSC to shortlist approximately 920 candidates for Mains (1:20 ratio for 46 vacancies)
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Expected based on typical 6-8 week processing time after prelims
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Results typically declared 3-4 weeks after exam
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Typically announced 3-4 weeks after Prelims exam
Archived 30 Sept 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Single paper, 200 questions, 300 marks, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM; originally scheduled for September 6, postponed to September 27 · no key published for this stage
Archived 30 Sept 2026
📍Preliminary Examination (Revised)
Sun, 27 Sept, 20269:30 AM to 12:30 PM; originally scheduled for 6 September 2026
Archived 12 Sept 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 27 Sept, 20269:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 38 district centres. Originally scheduled for Sept 6, postponed to Sept 27 per July 16 notification. No answer key published for this stage. · no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
📍Prelims exam
Sun, 27 Sept, 20269:30 AM to 12:30 PM; postponed from 6 Sept via Addendum 5A/2026 dated 16 July 2026; no key published for this stage
Archived 18 Sept 2026
📍Prelims examination
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Single shift: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM; postponed from original date of 6 September via Addendum 5A/2026 · no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 27 Sept, 20269:30 AM to 12:30 PM; postponed from September 6 via Addendum 5A/2026; no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 27 Sept, 20269:30 AM to 12:30 PM; revised from September 6 by Addendum 5A/2026 dated July 16, 2026; 200 objective questions for 300 marks; no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 28 Sept 2026
📍Prelims exam
Sun, 27 Sept, 20269:30 AM to 12:30 PM at 38 district centres; postponed from 6 September by Addendum 5A/2026; no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 29 Sept 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 27 Sept, 20269:30 AM to 12:30 PM; 200 questions, 300 marks; no negative marking; originally scheduled 6 Sept, postponed to 27 Sept; no key published for this stage
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Prelims answer key (provisional)
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key released on tnpsc.gov.in with objection window
Archived 30 Sept 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 27 Sept, 20269:30 AM to 12:30 PM; postponed from 6 September 2026 by Addendum 5A/2026
Archived 30 Sept 2026
Vacancy increased to 46 posts
Thu, 13 Aug, 202620 additional vacancies announced, total now 46
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window: August 2-4, 2026
Archived 30 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 20262 August 2026 (12:01 AM) to 4 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
Archived 12 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window: 2 August to 4 August 2026
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window from 2 August to 4 August 2026
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window from August 2-4, 2026
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window from August 2-4, 2026
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window from 2 August to 4 August 2026
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window: August 2 to August 4, 2026
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Application correction window start
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window runs until 4 August 2026
Archived 30 Sept 2026
Application window end
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Archived 30 Sept 2026
Online application last date
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Closed at 11:59 PM
Archived 12 Sept 2026
Application end
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Last date at 11:59 PM
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application window end
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application end
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application window closes
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application window end
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Last date 11:59 PM
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Application window closed
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Archived 29 Sept 2026
Application end date
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Last date for online application submission
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Online application end
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Last date: 11:59 PM
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Application end
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Archived 30 Sept 2026
Application window start
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Archived 30 Sept 2026
Online application start
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Archived 12 Sept 2026
Application start
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Online applications opened
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application window start
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application start
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application window opens
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Archived 27 Sept 2026
Application window start
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Online applications only
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Application window opened
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Archived 29 Sept 2026
Application start date
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Online application process began
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Online application start
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Archived 29 Sept 2026
Application start
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Archived 30 Sept 2026
Notification (No. 05/2026)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Official notification for 26 vacancies initially, later increased to 46
Archived 30 Sept 2026
Notification released (Notification No. 05/2026)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Advertisement No. 736, for 26 vacancies
Archived 12 Sept 2026
Notification 05/2026 published
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Advertisement No. 736, Notification No. 05/2026 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Notification released
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Notification No. 05/2026 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Notification released (No. 05/2026)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Combined Civil Services Examination-I for 26 vacancies (later increased to 46)
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Notification released
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Notification No. 05/2026 for 26 vacancies (later increased to 46)
Archived 27 Sept 2026
Notification No. 05/2026 released
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Advertisement No. 736 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services); 46 vacancies
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Notification released (No. 05/2026)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Combined Civil Services Examination-I for 46 vacancies (initially 26, revised to 46 in August)
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Notification released
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Notification No. 05/2026, Advertisement No. 736 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Notification released
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Notification No. 05/2026, Advertisement No. 736
Archived 29 Sept 2026
Notification (No. 05/2026)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Advertisement No. 736 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I
Archived 30 Sept 2026
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