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TNPSC Group I
TNPSC Group I (Combined Civil Services - I, Prelims)
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group I Prelims — single GS paper, 200 MCQs in 3 hours, for Deputy Collector / DSP / Asst Commissioner posts.
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मुफ़्त TNPSC Group I मॉक टेस्ट और पिछले साल के पेपर का अभ्यास — अभी शुरू करें।
पूरी लंबाई के मॉक, तुरंत स्कोर और हल के साथ; PYQ-पैटर्न पेपर, टॉपिक-वार टेस्ट, और अटकने पर पूछिए Shishya से। आपके स्कोर और एक मुफ़्त रोज़-ब-रोज़ प्लान आपके अकाउंट में सेव रहते हैं। सब मुफ़्त, कोई क्रेडिट कार्ड नहीं। सामग्री AI से तैयार है और आधिकारिक अधिसूचना से मिलाकर जाँची जाती है।
Updated 9 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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सिलेबस के 5 सवाल — देखें आप कहाँ खड़े हैं।
यह आपकी परीक्षा बन जाएगी: आपके आने के बाद वाली सुबहों में Daily 5 ईमेल, और स्ट्रीक, लाइव टेस्ट, परीक्षा, रिज़ल्ट के दिन या एक हफ़्ता न आने पर ईमेल। हर ईमेल में अनसब्सक्राइब लिंक है।
🧩 अपना मॉक खुद बनाएँ — ठीक वही टॉपिक चुनें → · हर मॉक टेस्ट के अंदर हिंदी + 17 भाषाओं में पढ़ा जा सकता है
TNPSC Group I eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 32 years (General)21-32 for General (no upper limit for SC/ST/SCA/MBC/BC). Reference date is 1 July of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Knowledge of Tamil is mandatory — verified via the Tamil Eligibility Test, the qualifying paper.
- Final-year graduating students can apply.
- Attempts
- Unlimited attempts (within upper age cap for General; no upper age for SC/ST/SCA/MBC/BC).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
TNPSC Group I cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 300 marks (Paper 1 — GS)TNPSC publishes minimum qualifying marks rather than precise cutoffs in some cycles; ranges here are inferred from notifications + topper interviews.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~195 – 205 |
| 2023 | BC | ~185 – 195 |
| 2023 | MBC / DC | ~175 – 188 |
| 2023 | SC | ~160 – 175 |
| 2023 | ST | ~140 – 160 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
TNPSC Group I salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Deputy Collector (TN State Service)
Pay Level 22 (Tamil Nadu)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹93,000 – ₹1,05,000 (Chennai, after probation)
- Perks
- Government quarters
- Vehicle
- Medical
- TN State NPS
- LTC
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
TNPSC Group I — अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
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पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
100 सालों के कुल प्रश्नपिछले साल के पेपर की प्रैक्टिस: हर साल का सेट PYQ-पैटर्न सवालों का है — उस साल के पेपर के पैटर्न पर नए सिरे से लिखे गए, पेपर खुद नहीं। हर कार्ड बताता है कि असली पेपर के मुक़ाबले उसमें कितने सवाल हैं।
2025
2025 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2024
2024 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2023
2023 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2022
2022 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2021
2021 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →
मॉक टेस्ट
किसी भी मॉक को अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा में दें — मॉक के अंदर भाषा चयनकर्ता का उपयोग करें (हिंदी, तेलुगु, तमिल, बांग्ला और 15 अन्य)।
TNPSC Group I — Quick Practice
SET20 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group I — 2021 PYQ-pattern set (20 of 200 questions)
SET20 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group I — 2025 PYQ-pattern set (20 of 200 questions)
SET20 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →
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General Studies
40 QsTamil Nadu — History, Culture, Society & Administration
22 QsAptitude and Mental Ability
45 Qs
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इस परीक्षा देने वाले सभी छात्रों मेंलीडरबोर्ड पर अपनी जगह देखने के लिए मॉक दीजिए।
Students
12
Mocks taken
17
Average score
43%
Top score
100%
What can I get from TNPSC Group I?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptionally rare range
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Near-perfect Prelims execution, among state's top 100-200 aspirants
- •First choice of service and posting location highly probable
- •Deputy Collector with preferred metropolitan posting — subject to final combined merit
- •Indicates mastery of TN current affairs, polity, history, and general studies
- •Must maintain consistency through Mains and Interview for top-10 final rank
- •Historical toppers typically score 90-95% in Prelims combined with strong Mains
Prelims excellence zone
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Exceptional Prelims performance, typically top 500-1000 candidates
- •Deputy Collector (Chennai/Coimbatore preferred postings) — based on final rank
- •DSP (Special Branch/CB-CID) — elite cadres subject to final merit and preference
- •Assistant Director (Industries) — Group I service, industrial development role
- •Any Group I service realistically achievable with comparable Mains performance
- •Prelims score provides strong psychological advantage and buffer for Mains
Top tier Prelims performers
78–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top Prelims scorers statewide
- •Strong foundation for competitive Mains ranking
- •Deputy Collector (preferred districts/departments) — depending on final merit
- •Assistant Commissioner (Labour) — Group I service, policy and enforcement role
- •District Revenue Officer — Group I revenue administration
- •Typically clears with 20-30 marks above general category cut-off
- •High probability of final selection with adequate Mains preparation
Competitive Mains contender
68–78% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortable Prelims clearance with margin
- •Deputy Collector — Group I service, state administrative cadre
- •Assistant Director (Rural Development) — Group I service, policy implementation role
- •District Employment Officer (Group I) — higher cadre than Group II-A version
- •Block Development Officer (BDO) — Group I service when recruited through Combined Civil Services
- •Good position for preferred service allocation if Mains performance is strong
Mains qualification likely
55–68% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong chance of clearing Prelims for all categories
- •Assistant Collector (General) — Group I service, entry cadre to IAS-equivalent TN Civil Service
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Group I service, direct entry to police administration
- •District Registrar (Registration Department) — Group I service
- •Commercial Tax Officer Grade-I — Revenue administration
- •Needs Mains preparation focus on Essay, General Tamil, and Optional subjects
Borderline qualifying zone
40–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has officially released the answer key for the Group 1 Preliminary Examination held on September 27, 2026. Candidates can now compare their responses with the official solutions and raise objections if needed within the stipulated time.
The Preliminary Examination for Combined Civil Services-I (Group I Services) was successfully held on September 27, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM across 38 district centres in Tamil Nadu. The exam was conducted in offline OMR-based mode.
Group 1 admit cards released on September 17
20 दिन पहलेTNPSC released the hall tickets for Group 1 Preliminary Examination on September 17, 2026, through the One Time Registration (OTR) Dashboard. Candidates downloaded their admit cards using login credentials for the September 27 exam.
TNPSC's website says the Group I (CCSE-I, Notification No. 05/2026) preliminary examination, objective type in OMR mode, is scheduled for 27 September 2026 in the forenoon session. Hall tickets were released on 17 September 2026 and can be downloaded from the TNPSC exam dashboard with your application number and date of birth.
TNPSC announced 20 additional vacancies through Addendum No. 5B/2026, raising the total Group 1 recruitment from the original 26 posts to 46 posts for the 2026 cycle.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
📍Prelims exam — forenoon session (objective type, OMR)
बीत गयाSun, 27 Sept, 2026
आधिकारिकtnpsc.gov.in ↗📍Preliminary Examination
बीत गयाSun, 27 Sept, 2026
रिपोर्टेडtestbook.comSingle shift: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM across 38 district centres; originally scheduled for Sept 6, postponed to Sept 27
Prelims answer key published
बीत गयाSun, 27 Sept, 2026
रिपोर्टेडtestbook.comOfficial answer key released at tnpsc.gov.in; objection window likely open
Prelims result (expected)
38 दिन बादSun, 15 Nov, 2026
अनुमानितTypically declared 6-8 weeks after prelims; top 20 times the vacancies (920 candidates for 46 posts) to be shortlisted for Mains
📍Main Examination (expected)
130 दिन बादMon, 15 Feb, 2027
अनुमानितFour descriptive papers over multiple days; Paper I (Tamil) is qualifying · no key published for this stage
Interview (expected)
236 दिन बादTue, 1 Jun, 2027
अनुमानित100 marks interview; typically held 3-4 months after Mains results
सिलेबस
किसी भी टॉपिक पर टैप करें — नोट्स + 10 सवालों का टॉपिक टेस्ट
General Studies
General Science
Scientific knowledge, scientific temper, applications of science.
Current Events
National and international current affairs of the last 12-18 months.
Geography of India
Indian geography with focus on physical, social, and economic aspects.
History and Culture of India
Indian history from Indus Valley to post-independence; cultural heritage.
Indian National Movement
British colonialism and Indian struggle for independence.
Indian Polity
Constitution of India, governance structures and institutions.
Indian Economy
Indian economy structure, planning, financial system and reforms.
Tamil Nadu — History, Culture, Society & Administration
History of Tamil Nadu
Ancient to modern history of the Tamil region.
Tamil Language and Literature
Classical to modern Tamil literature.
Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's contribution to the Indian National Movement.
Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
Reform, rationalist and Dravidian movements.
Art, Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu
Tamil cultural heritage — temples, music, dance and traditions.
Tamil Nadu Administration and Development
Administrative structure and welfare schemes of Tamil Nadu.
Aptitude and Mental Ability
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals, square and cube roots.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
HCF and LCM
Highest common factor, lowest common multiple — basic problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Direct, inverse and compound ratio, proportion.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI, CI and applied interest calculations.
Area and Volume
Mensuration of 2D and 3D figures.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns, group work.
Time and Distance
Trains, boats, average speed and relative speed.
Logical Reasoning
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, cause-effect, assumption.
Puzzles
Seating arrangement, scheduling and grouping puzzles.
Dice
Dice problems — opposite faces, position, surface counting.
Visual Reasoning
Mirror image, water image, paper folding/cutting, embedded figures.
Alphanumeric Reasoning
Coding-decoding, alphabet test, alphanumeric series.
Number Series
Find next term, find missing/wrong term, pattern series.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.