The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification for 72 Group 1 Service vacancies, along with the exam date, on April 1, 2025. Each year, the Commission conducts the Group 1 (குரூப் 1) – Combined Civil Services Examination–I to recruit candidates for various high-ranking positions. With the release of the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025, the complete examination schedule has been made available. Eligible and interested candidates can now begin the registration process through the official website at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The article below outlines all the key details of the recruitment process as per this year’s official notification.
The TNPSC Group 1 Examination Notification 2025 PDF, announcing the recruitment of 72 posts, has been officially released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). Candidates interested in applying for the examination are advised to thoroughly review the notification PDF to check their eligibility and other important details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Commission | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Name of the Examination | Group 1 (குரூப் 1) – Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services) |
| Number of Vacancies | 72 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Name of the Post | Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & others |
| Registration Dates | 1st to 30th April 2025 |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 2,05,700 |
| Selection Process | Prelims – Mains – Interview |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
The online registration schedule for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025—covering posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner, and others—has been announced with the release of the official TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025. As per the notification issued on 1st April 2025, the registration window is open from 1st April to 30th April 2025 (until 11:59 PM).
Interested candidates must stay informed about all key dates related to the various phases of the TNPSC Group 1 2025 examination to plan their preparation strategy effectively and increase their chances of success. Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of all the important dates.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 | 1st April 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2025 | 1st April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay the Application Fee | 30th April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Modification Window | 5th to 7th May 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2025 | 1st Week of June 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date 2025 | 15th June 2025 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
The TNPSC Group 1 examination 2025 will be held to recruit various posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & other posts. To get detailed information about the vacancies under all the above-mentioned posts, refer to the table below which contains the data related to vacancies as per the official notification of TNPSC Group 1 examination 2025.
| Post Code | Post Name | Name of Service | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Deputy Collector | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 28 |
| 1002 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category – 1) | Tamil Nadu Police Service | 07 |
| 1003 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service | 19 |
| 1006 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service | 07 |
| 1007 | District Employment Officer | Tamil Nadu General Service | 03 |
| 1946 | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | Tamil Nadu Labour Service | 06 |
| 1009 | Assistant Conservator of Forests | Tamil Nadu Forest Service | 02 |
| Grand Total | 72 |
The candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 1 examination to make sure that their candidature is valid for recruitment. All the necessary conditions for one to be eligible for the examination are listed below.
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age – SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs, DWs | Maximum Age – Others (excluding SCs, SC(A)s, STs, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All posts excluding Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 21 years | 39 years | 34 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) – with any degree | 21 years | 39 years | 34 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) – with B.L. degree | 21 years | 40 years | 35 years |
Applicants must hold a degree from a university established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or from any other institution recognized as a university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, including those established by an Act of Parliament.
| Group 1 Post | Preferential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | Preference shall be given to candidates who possess National Awards for Physical Efficiency. |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 1st Preference – Degree in both Commerce and Law with a Diploma in Taxation Law. 2nd Preference – Degree in both Commerce and Law. 3rd Preference – Degree in either Commerce or Law with a Diploma in Taxation Law. 4th Preference – Degree in either Commerce or Law. |
| District Employment Officer | Graduates in Economics / Education / Sociology / Statistics / Psychology OR Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and experience in Industrial or Personnel Management or Labour Welfare. |
| Assistant Director of Rural Development Dept. | Post Graduate Degree in Rural Service from Gandhigram Rural Institute, Madurai District OR Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Extension or Sociology. |
Note: Candidates who have appeared for their final year degree examination are also eligible to apply for the Preliminary Examination for direct recruitment to the posts under Combined Civil Services–I (Group-I Services). However, they must submit proof of having passed the degree examination at the time of uploading original documents for the Main Written Examination. The last date for document submission will be announced later. Failure to provide this proof will result in disqualification from the Main Written Examination.
The candidates applying for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) under the TNPSC Group 1 examination, must fulfill the physical criteria for that post to be eligible for recruitment. The physical qualification for each post as per the official notification of TNPSC has been mentioned below.
| Name of the Post | Physical Qualification |
|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) | For Men: Minimum height of 165 cm and chest measurement of at least 86 cm (on full inspiration) with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. For Women: Minimum height of 155 cm. Chest measurement is not applicable. |
Only candidates who possess Indian nationality or Indian citizenship are eligible to take part in the TNPSC Group 1 examination 2025 examination.
The selection process for the TNPSC Group 1 examination will consist of the following stages:
The selection process for TNPSC Group 1 2025 will be conducted in three stages:
The exam includes two written components: Prelims (objective type) and Mains (descriptive type). The detailed exam patterns for both stages are provided below.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, and BCMs | 90 marks |
| Others | 120 marks |
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 175 | ||
| Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard) | 25 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Total | 200 |
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-II | General Studies (Degree Standard) – Descriptive Type | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper-III | General Studies (Degree Standard) – Descriptive Type | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper-IV | General Studies (Degree Standard) – Descriptive Type | 250 | 3 hours |
| Interview & Records | — | 100 | — |
| Total | 850 |
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Science | Scientific knowledge and temper, reasoning, conceptual learning; universe, mechanics, electricity, magnetism, heat, sound, nuclear physics; elements, compounds, acids, fertilizers; life sciences, ecology, and environment. |
| Current Events | Recent events in history, polity, geography, economy, and science; national symbols, personalities, sports, books; public awareness; schemes and delivery system issues. |
| Geography of India | Physical features, monsoon, rivers, resources, forests, wildlife, agriculture; population distribution, social geography, tribes; disaster management, pollution, climate change, green energy. |
| History and Culture of India | Ancient to modern Indian history; major kingdoms and dynasties; Indian culture, unity in diversity, secularism, social harmony. |
| Indian Polity | Constitution, preamble, fundamental rights and duties, directive principles; government structure; federalism, elections, judiciary; RTI, Lokpal, women empowerment, human rights. |
| Indian Economy | Economic structure, five-year plans, NITI Aayog, RBI, GST, fiscal and monetary policy; employment, agriculture, industrial growth, welfare schemes, poverty, education, health. |
| Indian National Movement | Early revolts, INC, freedom fighters, Satyagraha, militant movements, communalism, and partition. |
| History, Culture & Movements in Tamil Nadu | Archaeology, Sangam literature; Thirukkural – values and social relevance; freedom struggle; Justice Party, Self-Respect Movement, Periyar, Anna. |
| Development Administration in Tamil Nadu | HDI, welfare schemes, reservation policy, education, health, e-governance, achievements, economic trends in Tamil Nadu. |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | Simplification, percentages, HCF, LCM, interest, area, volume, time and work; logical reasoning, puzzles, number and visual series, alpha-numeric problems. |
For the TNPSC Group 1 recruitment examination, the application fee has been mentioned below for the candidates. The candidates must note that the reserved categories have been exempted from paying the application fee.
| Fee Category | Fee |
| One-time registration | Rs. 150 ( valid for 5 years ) |
| Preliminary exam | Rs. 100 |
| Main Written Exam | Rs. 200 |
Note –
The candidates must be aware of all the steps that they need to complete to apply successfully for the TNPSC Group 1 recruitment process. This will ensure that the candidates have a smooth and hassle-free application experience.
All the steps required for applying to the TNPSC Group 1 recruitment examination are mentioned below –
The candidates must be aware of the steps for downloading the TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket for the 2025 recruitment exam. The release of the hall ticket is expected soon. However, the exact date for downloading it will be announced on the official TNPSC website.
The steps to download the TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket once it is available on the official website (www.tnpsc.gov.in) have been detailed below:
Once the candidate has downloaded their TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2025, it is essential to verify the details printed on it carefully. Below are the important details that must be checked:
| City Code | Exam Center | City Code | Exam Center |
| 3001 | Ariyalur | 1601 | Ramanathpuram |
| 3301 | Chengalpattu | 3501 | Ranipet |
| 0101 | Chennai | 1701 | Salem |
| 0201 | Coimbatore | 1805 | Karaikudi |
| 0303 | Chidambaram | 3601 | Tenkasi |
| 0401 | Dharmapuri | 1901 | Thanjavur |
| 0501 | Dindigul | 1301 | The Nilgiris |
| 0601 | Erode | 2001 | Theni |
| 3401 | Kallakurichi | 2101 | Thiruvallur |
| 0701 | Kancheepuram | 2201 | Thiruvannamalai |
| 0801 | Nagercoil | 2301 | Thiruvarur |
| 0901 | Karur | 2401 | Thoothukudi |
| 3101 | Krishnagiri | 2501 | Tiruchirappalli |
| 1001 | Madurai | 2601 | Tirunelveli |
| 3801 | Mayiladuthurai | 3701 | Tirupathur |
| 1101 | Nagapattinam | 3201 | Tiruppur |
| 1201 | Namakkal | 2701 | Vellore |
| 1401 | Perambalur | 2801 | Villupuram |
| 1501 | Pudukkottai | 2901 | Virudhunagar |
The results and cutoffs of the examination will be released after the exam has been conducted. Candidates can read below to get an idea about the results and cutoffs of the examination.
The prelims exam will be conducted by TNPSC tentatively on 15th June 2025 Candidates can expect to get an update on the result within a few weeks after the preliminary examination has been conducted.
The main written exam will be conducted by TNPSC after the results of preliminary exam have been declared. Candidates can expect to get an update on the result within a few weeks after the main written examination has been conducted.
The notice for the same will be posted by the TNPSC on their official website www.tnpsc.gov.in.
Steps to check the examination result –
The latest qualifying cutoffs for each category will be released by TNPSC after the exam has been conducted. Candidates can find previous year cutoffs for each category listed in the table below.
| Category | Male | Female |
| General | 120 | 118 |
| MBC | 115 | 114 |
| BC | 118 | 116 |
| BC (M) | 110 | 107 |
| SC | 111 | 117 |
| ST | 105 | 101 |
| Posts/Services | Pay Levels | Salaries |
| Group 1 | Pay level 22 | Rs.56100-205700 |
Find detailed information on other state government exams–
Ans. A total of 72 vacancies have been released under Group 1 posts.
Ans. There are 3 stages in the examination that the candidates need to qualify. They are Mains, Prelims, and Interview.
Ans. The maximum age limit as per the official notification of the TNPSC is 34 years. The candidate should not be over 34 years of age as of 1st July 2024.
Ans. No, non-Indians are not eligible for the exam. Only candidates holding Indian citizenship can participate in the examination.
Ans. No, there is no negative marking in both the Mains and the Prelims examination.
Ans. Yes, the registrations for the TNPSC Group 1 2025 exam have already started on the official website from 1st to 30th April 2025
Authored by, Amay Mathur | Senior Editor
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