TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam: TNPSC conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination-I to recruit officers for Group 1 services in the Tamil Nadu state administration.
This exam is commonly known as the Group 1 exam and consists of three phases: Prelims exam, Mains exam, and interview.
The Group 1 exam is highly competitive and prestigious, as it is conducted annually to fill a limited number of vacancies in the state’s administrative and executive services. Successful candidates can secure various posts in the Group 1 services.
The Group 1 Recruitment Notification for 2023 is expected to be released soon, and the Group 1 Mains Exam for 2022 is scheduled to take place in June 2023.
For more information about the TNPSC exam Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, and also Group 4 recruitment exams, please visit the official website.
Notification No. 16/2022
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Dates Notification:
| Exam Name | TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment |
| Category | TN Govt Jobs 2022 |
| Group 1 Posts | 92 |
| Group 1 Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Name of the posts | Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner, and other positions |
| Group 1 Salary | Rs.56,100-2,05,700/- |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 1 All Dates:
| TNPSC Group 1 Application | 21st July 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Apply last date | 22nd August 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2023 | to be announced |
| TNPSC Group 1 exam date 2023 – Prelims | 30th October 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 1 results – prelims | to be announced |
| TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2023 | June 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 results – Mains | to be announced |
| Oral Interview | to be announced |
| Merit list | to be announced |
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Eligibility Criteria 2023
The minimum eligibility to apply for Group 1 is graduation. General Group 1 eligibility details for all TNPSC Exams are mentioned below:
- Citizenship
- Character and Antecedents
- No Bigamy
- Related to candidates working in the government sector.
- Sound Health etc.
- Age Limit
- Knowledge of Tami
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Salary 2023
| Post | Name of the Service and Code No. | No. of Seats | Salary Range |
| Deputy Collector | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 18 | Rs.56100- 205700 Level 22 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) | Tamil Nadu Police Service | 26 | Rs.56100- 205700 Level 22 |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service | 25 | Rs.56100- 205700 Level 22 |
| Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Service | 13 | Rs.56100- 205700 Level 22 |
| Assistant Director of Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service | 7 | Rs.56100- 205700 Level 22 |
| District Employment Officer in Tamil Nadu General Service | Tamil Nadu General Service | 3 | Rs.56100- 205700 Level 22 |
How to apply for TNPSC Group 1?
- Candidates have to do a One-Time-Registration (OTR) before applying for any post
- The OTR fee is Rs 150. This is simply a registration fee, and candidates have to pay the application fee for the posts applied.
- The One-Time-Registration is not an application for any post. The OTR simply collates the candidates’ information and gives them an applicant dashboard to manage their own profile.
- The information candidates have to enter for TNPSC registration can be categorised under
- Personal Details
- Education Details
- Communal Category
- Communication Details
- Correspondence Address
- Permanent Address
- Candidates should upload scanned copies of photos/signatures carefully
- The OTR is valid for 5 years from the date of registration
- After the TNPSC registration, candidates can apply against the recruitment notification using the same User ID and Password given for OTR.
Application Fee
SC, SCA, ST, and DAP(PH) candidates have to pay Nil, while all other categories must pay Rs. 150/- via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, Mobile Wallet Payment, or challan at any Indian Bank branch.
| Category | Amount |
| SC / SCA / ST / DAP (PH) | Nil |
| For all others | Rs. 150/- |
Age Limit:
| Age Limit | Year |
| Station Fire Officer | 20 to 30 years |
| Junior Inspector | 18 to 30 and 18 to 45 years for SC/SC |
| Assistant Supervisor | 18 to 30 years |
| Store Keeper | 18 to 30 years |
Group 1 Mains Exam
| Papers | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 3 hours |
| II | General Studies – 1 (Degree Level) | 250 | 3 hours |
| III | General Studies – 2 (Degree Level) | 250 | 3 hours |
| IV | General Studies – 3 (Degree Level) | 250 | 3 hours |
| TNPSC Group 1 Interview | 100 | ||
| Total | 850 |
Important Links
| Detail Advertisement Link | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Group 1 Exam Syllabus
| TSPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2023 and also Exam Pattern | Click Here to Check |
Important Links
Group 1 Exam Centres
Details related to TNPSC exam centers for Group 1 prelims are below.
| Ariyalur | Dindigul | Krishnagiri |
| Chennai | Erode | Madurai |
| Chidambaram | Kancheepuram | Nagapattinam |
| Coimbatore | Karaikudi | Nagercoil |
| Dharmapuri | Karur | Namakkal |
| Perambalur | Pudukkottai | Ramanathapuram |
| The Nilgiris | Thanjavur | Salem |
| Theni | Thiruvannamalai | Thoothukudi |
| Thiruvallur | Thiruvarur | Tiruchirappalli |
| Tirunelveli | Tiruppur | Vellore |
| Villupuram | Virudhunagar |
TNPSC Group 1 Important Link
| TNPSC Group 1 Articles | |
| TSPSC Group 1 Salary | Click Here |
| TSPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Dates | Click Here |
| TSPSC Exam Group 1 Syllabus | Click Here |
| TSPSC Group 1 Question Paper | Click Here |
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| TSPSC Group 2 | Click Here |
| TSPSC Group 3 | Click Here |
| TSPSC Group 4 | Click Here |
| Home Page | MTCBUS.org |
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