TNPSC Group 1 Exam post, syllabus, question paper

TNPSC Group 1 exam is administrated by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The TNPSC conducts various recruitment exams for Group I, II, III, IV, and vao vacancies in the Tamil Nadu state. TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exams 2021 result is announced. All the essential particulars about tnpsc exam are given below:
Latest Update on TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2021

1. The commission has released the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exams result on 9th Feb 2021. Download the list of all students who have been permitted to the TNPSC Mains exams stage.
2. TNPSC Mains exam 2021 to announced on 28th May, 29th May, and 30th May 2021.
3. The TNPSC Prelims exams Admit Card 2021 for Group 1 have been released. Download the TNPSC Admit Card Details .
4. Important instructions for TNPSC Group 1 Prelims that is going to take place on 3rd January 2021:

• Candidates have to use only a black ballpoint pen on the OMR sheets. No various colored-pens are allowed.
• Candidates will not be permitted inside the examination hall after 9.15 AM. They will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before 1.15 PM.
• The exam was conducted in 32 districts at 856 examination centers.
• The post-wise disintegration of vacancy for TNPSC Group 1 (Combined Civil Services) Examination 2021 has been released by tnpsc commission. Download the full details of the vacancy on the TNPSC Group 1 announcement page at this time.

Before the newest information, TNPSC had made it compulsory for the students to download their Aadhaar card numbers at the time of applying for the tnpsc Commission’s exams. Fingerprints of all students will be verified with the biometric information available using the Aadhaar card and only then will be they permitted to sit for exams in the hall.
A listing of all TNPSC Examinations in 2020 -2021 is given below followed by that of 2019:

1. Combine Civil Services Exam – I (Group 1 Services)
2. Combine Engineering Subordinate Services Exam
3. Combine Library and Information Services Exam
4. Combine Geology Service Exam
5. Combine Statistics Service Exam
6. Combine Civil Services Exam – II (Group-II And Group-II A Services
7. Combine Civil Services Exam -III (Group-III Services)
8. Combine Civil Services Exam -IV (Group-IV Services & VAO)

For the complete TNPSC Exam Calendar with up-to-date, candidates should Download the official website (www.tnpsc.gov.in) of the commission.
TNPSC Exams

The TNPSC exam application process has been completed online. To apply online, students have to open the authorized site of the tnpsc commission.
The procedures to apply online are given on TNPSC Group 1 announcement page of TNPSCROCK.
In case of issues or queries, the TNPSC commission get in touch with details are given below:

• TNPSC Official Website: http://tnpscexams.in/  and  http://www.tnpsc.gov.in
• Email id: contacttnpsc@gmail.com and technicalhelp@tnpscexams.in
• Phone Number (common Queries): 044- 25332855 and 18004251002
• Phone Number (Technical Queries): 044-25300309 and +918754000961

TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2021

A few essential information about the TNPSC Memorandum of Admission (Hall Ticket) are mentioned below:

1. Candidates can check the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam hall ticket 2021 only after linking their respective Aadhar card Numbers with their One Time Registration (OTR).
2. After linking of Addhar card Number, candidates have to log in using their application number and date of birth.

TNPSC Group 1
The Combined Civil Services Examination-I is conducted by the TNPSC commission to recruit for Group 1 services in the Tamil Nadu state. This examination is also well-known as TNPSC Group 1.
The TNPSC Group 1 examination is modeled freely on the position of the UPSC IAS Exam.
For any TNPSC exam update, candidates should check the latest recruitment notification on the commission’s official website.
The TNPSC examination enrollment notice will have the updated particulars for curriculum, vacancy, exam dates, the application process, and eligibility.
Also, as many candidates prepare for state service exams and UPSC exams simultaneously, we have provided relevant and important information for comparison.
Candidates who are preparing for the TNPSC Group 1 exam and UPSC exams can download the below links for free study material and more information:

1. TNPSC Group 1 syllabus

TNPSC Related Queries

What is meant by TNPSC Exam?
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) recruits for Group I, II, IV, and vao services of the state government. TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, and other examinations are called TNPSC exams.

Is there any negative mark for the TNPSC exam?
No, there is no negative mark in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam. TNPSC Group 1 exam has only 1 paper with 200 questions. Each question has 1.5 marks and no negative marking.
Is the Tamil language compulsory for the TNPSC exam?
The Language Test for IAS/IPS/IFS officers who do not have a proper qualification in the Tamil Language is conducted by TNPSC, twice a year. next class language examination is held two times a year for persons who do not have the essential training in Tamil.

 

 

What is TNPSC Group-1? 

About TNPSC Examination: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission or TNPSC conducts TNPSC Group 1,2,3 and 4 exams every year. Out of the four exams conducted by the TNPSC commission, the TNPSC Group 1 exam has posts with a better paying scale and higher positions in tamil Nadu state. TNPSC Group 1 is appointed for posts like Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, and Deputy Superintendent of Police, and few other posts in the tamil Nadu government.
Most of these all posts are District level Posts as they manage the activities of the district. According to their performance level, these TNPSC Group 1 exam positions also have a chance of being promoted to the level of IFS, IAS Officer position down the line in government.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Highlights

Some significant facts related to tnpsc group 1 exams are mentioned in the table below for candidate reference:

TNPSC Group 1 2021 Highlights
Exam Name	TNPSC Group 1 exam
Conducting Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Stages	Prelims & Mains exam
Exam Level	State Level exam
Exam Duration	Prelims & Mains - 3 hours
Application Mode	Online mode
Mode of Exam	Offline mode
Total vacancies	69
Negative Marking	No negative marking

TNPSC Group 1 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying and appearing for the TNPSC Group 1 exam. Tnpsc exam eligibility criteria are set by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission in terms of current academic qualifications, age limit, physical qualification, etc. The criteria for TNPSC Group 1 change category-wise. Candidates can check the detailed eligibility criteria below.

Academic Qualification

• The minimum current academic qualification for TNPSC Group 1 is graduation in any department i.e. It is necessary for all candidates to at least hold a bachelor’s degree from any UGC recognized university.
• All candidates must have acquired the minimum qualification in the order of the studies as 10th + 12th/HSC + UG Degree or its equivalent + UG Degree from any UGC recognized University/Institutions.
• It is necessary for all candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 1 exam to have sufficient knowledge of Tamil medium.
• All aspirands who appear for their last exam are also allowable to show for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam under terms and conditions that they must obtain proof of passed the degree exam at the time of upload the credentials for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam. deteriorating the exam, the candidate will not be allowed for the TNPSC Group 1 2021 Mains examination.
• The candidates who cleared their final exam of MBBS or any Medical Exam, but have not finished their internship are granted to appear for the TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam 2021.
• The candidates who are applying for the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and District Officers (Fire and Rescue Services) certain physical qualifications that can be checked on the official notification link.

Age Limit

• TNPSC Group 1 minimum age limit of 21 years and maximum age limit of 32 years. Although the maximum age limit for TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility may vary from caste to caste. The following depicts the maximum age relaxation for different caste according to the posts.
• An ex-Serviceman who belongs to any one of this caste example: ST, SC/SC, BCM, BC, MBC/DC, and DW are given maximum age limit relaxation of up to 53 years. The Ex-Serviceman who belongs to the “Others” group has up to 48 years of utmost age boundary.
• If an ex-serviceman has already been enrolled in any class or category, he/she will not be able to accept any of the above age relaxations.
• Disabled persons have up to 10 years over and above the given higher age stated below.

Post	Minimum Age (As of July 2021)	Maximum Age - Reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST)	Maximum Age -General Category
All posts except the AC [Commercial Taxes]	21	37	32
AC [Commercial Taxes]
Applicants with any degree	21	37	32
applicant have B.L grade from any University or organization documented by the UGC	21	38	33

Local Language Proficiency

All Candidates should possess good knowledge of the Tamil language at the time of TNPSC Group 1 exam recruitment.

TNPSC Group 1 2021 Application Process

students aspiring to mark the TNPSC Group 1 examination should inclusive the submission procedure before the time limit. The hall ticket will be issued only to those applications are eligible who have registered and paid the application fee correctly. The first step is to require One-Time Registration(OTR) of the candidate and the second step is to fill the application online on time.
The subsequent steps to schedule for the TNPSC Group 1 exam is agreed below:

 

 

• The TNPSC Group 1 application is an online application process. The aspirants go to the official website of the TNPSC - Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission  www.tnpsc.gov.in.
• Before that aspirants should read the notification for applying to any of the posts on the TNPSC website, which implies you to complete One Time Registration [OTR]. The one-time fee is Rupees 150. Once the aspirants have made registration on OTR, it is valid for 5 years.
• Applicants are not required to pay the fee again.
• Before making one-time registration applicants must have Scanned images of their recent Photograph, Signature, and require Certificate.
• Candidates who have already done OTR can use their login ID and password to log into their TNPSC account to create their dashboard. Candidates cannot create more than one Registration ID in the OTR.
• Please note that OTR and OTR is not an application for any post it is merely just a way to collect necessary information from applicants and provide the dashboard.

How to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 2021 Exam?

To apply for various posts of TNPSC Group 1 2021 Exam, applicants can follow these steps:

• Click on the “Apply” on the respective recruitment notice in the TNPSC website using the Username and Password created at the time of OTR.
• Fill in all the personal details and education details in the online application with absolute care as once the application is submitted, no changes or modifications can be done.
• Upload requires and relevant documents according to the guidelines mentioned.
• Once the application submission is done, the candidate can save or print their application in PDF format for future reference. By logging into an account, candidates can download their application and print it whenever necessary.
• The application fee for the TNPSC Group 1 2021 Preliminary Exam is INR 100 and the fee for the TNPSC Group 1 2021 Mains Exam is INR 200.
• The fee can be complete using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net banking. The candidates can also make the payment offline via HDFC Bank or State Bank of India within 2 days from the submission date of the online application by choosing the option in the online application.

TNPSC Group 1 2021 hall ticket.

The Hall ticket of the TNPSC Group 1 exam for the Preliminary round is expected to be released around March 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID issue, the release of entry cards and exam dates have been postponed by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The release date of the exam entry card will be updated once the official notice is out.
Note: Applicants who do not bring the TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket will not be allowed inside the examination hall. So the candidates should bring the Hall ticket along with the documents as stated above on the exam day.
Aspirants can go after the step by step information visiting the authorized website to download the TNPSC Group 1 admit pass when it release.
Details on TNPSC Group 1 2021 Admit Card
The admit card of TNPSC Group 1 contains various details of the candidate and the exam center. The details are given below: 

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll number
• Application number
• Exam center venue
• Exam timing and date
• Name of the Papers
• Exam day guidelines

How to download the TNPSC Group 1 2021 Hall Ticket?

Applicants can follow the step by step process to download the TNPSC 2021 Hall ticket

• Visit the official website of TNPSC www.tnpsc.gov.in.
• On the firstpage of the webpage, verify the newest announcement and click on the link for "TNPSC Group 1 2021 Admit Card."
• Enter the request number (application) and date of birth. Click on Submit.
• The TNPSC Group 1 admit card will be displayed on the screen. Check all the details present on the admit card.
• Download the entry pass and get the printout of the similar.

credentials mandatory With TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2021

Applicants should have the following documents to the exam center on the TNPSC Group 1 exam.

• Print out a copy of the TNPSC Group 1 2021 admit card
• A Government provided photo ID proof (such as Aadhar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, etc). The ID card must be an unique and suitable one.
• Photograph of candidate used for the registration of TNPSC Group 1 application.

TNPSC Group 1 2021 Vacancy

A notice by TNPSC, there are a total of 69 vacancies for the TNPSC Group 1 2021 exam. Applicants should note that this is only an approximate number of vacancies. The amount of empty positions confirmed by TNPSC for TNPSC Group 1 2021 is subject to modify. follow is the table descriptive of TNPSC Group 1 2021 vacancy next to with the position name and individual section.

Name of the post	Name of the service	Number of vacancies
Deputy Collector	Tamil Nadu Civil Service	18
Deputy Superintendent of Police [Category-I]	Tamil Nadu Police Service	19
AC [Commercial Taxes]	Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service	10
Deputy Registrar Co-operative Societies	Tamil Nadu Co-operative Service	14
Assistant Director of Rural Development	Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service	7
District Officer Fire and Rescue Services	Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services	1
Total vacancies		69

TNPSC Group 1 2021 Salary

The TNPSC Group 1 exam 2021 provides decent payment for all category posts. Along with the great initial pay scale, they also offer a lot of benefits and more allowances. The initial pay scale for posts in TNPSC Group 1 2021 is approximately around INR 56100. As mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 2021 revised, the level of pay is 22 and the payment range is from INR 56100 to INR 177500. This salary includes base salary and other allowances. Few allowances offered for TNPSC Group 1(Combined Civil Service) posts are Medical Allowance, City Compensation Allowance, HRA, and other allowances. These repayment and allowances may differ from post to post.
TNPSC Group 1 2021 Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 1 is consists of three exams namely Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. TNPSC Group 1 2021 Preliminary Exam exists purely for an initial evaluation. The marks obtain in this first round theory test do not count towards the last assortment process in TNPSC Group 1 2021. The common study division of TNPSC Group 1 2021 beginning Examination and TNPSC Group 1 2021 Mains Examination will have questions in both English and Tamil.
TNPSC Group 1 2021 Preliminary Exam

• TNPSC Group 1 2021 Prelims exam is fully based on objective type. It has only one paper consisting of two sections as General Studies Section and the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test Section.
• The General Studies section in the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam is in Degree Standard. It contains 150 questions in total. The Aptitude and Mental Ability section are of SSLC Standard and it is made up of 50 questions.
• There are a total of 200 questions in the TNPSC Group 1 2021 beginning exam.
• least amount qualifying marks for candidates belonging to ST, SC/SC [A], MBC/DC, BC [OBC], and BCM are 90. For candidate who belong to the “other” group, it is 120. But the Cut off range will be different.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Highlights
Mode	Offline
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions/Objective
Number of Section	Two; General Studies Section and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test
Marks Allotted	General Studies- 225, Aptitude- 75
Total number of questions	200
Duration	3 Hours or 90 Minutes
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Total marks	300
Medium	Tamil and English
TNPSC Group 1 2021 Prelims Exam Marking Scheme	No negative marking

TNPSC Group 1 2021 Mains Exam

• After validation of prelims, the Qualified candidates can appear for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam.
• TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam has three papers every paper of 250 marks along with an consultation of 100 marks. This is a descriptive type exam that is a written test.
• least amount qualifying marks for candidates belonging to ST, SC/SC [A], MBC/DC, BC [OBC], and BCM are 255. For candidates who belong to the “other” group, it is 340. But the Cut off marks may be different.

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TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Highlights
Mode	Offline
Question Type	Subjective/Descriptive
Duration	3 Hours or 90 Minutes for every paper
TNPSC Group 1 2021 Mains Exam Total marks	850
Medium	Tamil and English
TNPSC Group 1 2021 Mains Exam Marking Scheme	No negative marking

TNPSC Group 1 2021 Interview

After Group 1 Mains Exam, the TNPSC Group 1 2021 Interview will be conducted which is for 100 marks. The consultation is conducted to inspect the candidate how they appropriate for different management positions in the Civil Services of the state of Tamil Nadu.

TNPSC Group 1 2021 Exam Centers

While filling the TNPSC Group 1 application, Candidates can choose among the given examination centers for their convenience. Once the exam center is chosen by the candidate, it cannot be modified or changed under any circumstance. For the preliminary exam, there are a total of thirty-two exam centers spread across Tamil Nadu.
Candidates should note that the exam centers mentioned below are only for the TNPSC Group 1 2021 Prelims Exam. The TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam and interview will be conducted in Chennai only.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Centres
Ariyalur	Madurai	Thiruvallur
Chennai	Nagapattinam	Thiruvannamalai
Chidambaram	Nagercoil	Thiruvarur
Coimbatore	Namakkal	Thoothukudi
Dharmapuri	Perambalur	Tiruchirappalli
Dindigul	Pudukkottai	Tirunelveli
Erode	Ramanathapuram	Tiruppur
Kancheepuram	Salem	Vellore
Karaikudi	Thanjavur	Villupuram
Karur	The Nilgiris [Udhagamandalam]	Virudhunagar
Krishnagiri	Theni

 

Frequently Asked Questions? (FAQ)

• 1. I’m from Kerala, Shall I apply for the Group 1 Combined Civil Services Exams?

For TNPSC Group Exam posting the Tamil Language is mandatory. If you have adequate knowledge of Tamil you can apply.

• 2. Which are Posts comes under TNPSC Group 1?

Group-I Services

• Deputy. Collector
• Deputy. Superintendent of Police (Category–I)
• Dt. Registrar, Registration Department
• Asst. Director of Rural Development Department (Panchayat) / Personal Asst. (Development) to Collector
• Dt. Employment Officer
• Divisional Officer in Fire & Rescue Services
• Asst. Commissioner (C.T.)
• Deputy. Registrar of Co-operative Societies 2

Group I A Services
Asst. Conservator of Forests
Group I B Service
Asst. Commissioner, H.R. & C.E
Group I C Services
Dt. Educational Officer

• 3. Is there any negative mark for every wrong answer in the TNPSC exam?

No, there is no negative for wrong answers.

• 4. How many times will I apply for the TNPSC exam?

There is a no counting limit for TNPSC Exam; If you having all eligibility then you can write TNPSC Exam.

• 5. Physical Fitness is compulsory for all posts of TNPSC Group 1?

No, Physical Fitness is not compulsory for all post but following two posts needs the bodily fitness
Deputy Superintendent of Police,
District Officer (Fire and Rescue).

• 6. I complete my degree and my SSLC mark is 305. My SSLC mark is to be considering for TNPSC Exams?

Your academic mark doesn’t consider for TNPSC exams.

• 7. While applying TNPSC Group 1 exam, is there any need to register OTR (one-time Registration) every time?

No, once you register for OTR you can use the same OTR for all TNPSC Exams, but you should renewal. The renewal period depends according to your community category.

• 8. I forget my OTR Number can I retrieve my OTR number? Or else register again?

No need to register for register again. You can retrieve by clicking Forget user Id then give SSLC reg. number and date of birth you will receive your ID by mail and mobile number.

• 9. TNPSC Group 1 Exam posts are direct posts or not?

TNPSC Group 1 Exam contains three stages for selection

• Preliminary Exam(objective type)
• Mains Exam(descriptive type)
• Interview(oral)

• 10. For how many years OTR is Valid?

The validity of the One Time Registration number is five years. The registered details of One Time Registration in the TNPSC Portal were available for 5 years and it can be used to apply for all kinds of TNPSC Group Exams.