TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 has been released for 90 Vacancies at www.tnpsc.gov.in and the Prelims Exam will be held on 13th July 2024. Check Exam Pattern and Hall Ticket details
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has conducted the online application process and lakhs of application forms have been received from eligible candidates. Those who applied must note that the next stage after the successful completion of registration and application process, is the Prelims and Mains Exam.
For Group 1 services which includes posts like Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1), Assistant Commissioner(Commercial Taxes), etc. the Prelims exam will be held on 13th July 2024 (single shift) from 09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. Check the Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and other details shared below
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has published the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) and a total of 90 vacancies will be filled through the recruitment process.
The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024 consists of 3 stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview throughout the recruitment process, candidates are advised to download the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 PDF to check the all-important details such as vacancy, eligibility criteria, Selection Process, application process, Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Salary. The direct link to download the notification PDF is given in the article below.
The TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024 will be conducted to recruit eligible candidates for posts such as Deputy Collector, DSP, District Officer, Assistant Director, etc. and the selection will be done based on Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. The selection process and exam pattern are discussed in detail below. Check the overview of the recruitment here.
| TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 | |
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group-I Services).& |
| Post Name | Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1), Assistant Commissioner(Commercial Taxes), Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Assistant Director of Rural Development, District Employment Officer, District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) |
| Vacancy | 90 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Salary | Level 22 |
| TNPSC Official website | www.tnpsc.gov.in. |
The official notification PDF for the TNPSC Group I Services Exam 2024 has been published and for the convenience of the candidates, we have shared the direct link to download the PDF below
The document contains all the important details related to the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 and the steps to move forward. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2024 for Prelims Exam. As per the official notification, the Prelims exam is scheduled for 13th July 2024 (09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.) and Hall Ticket will be released a few days before the exam on the official website at www.tnpsc.gov.in. for the Mains Exam, the exam date will be announced later on
The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam date 2024 has been announced through the TNPSC Annual Planner 2024. As per the calendar, the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date for Prelims is 13th July and hall ticket will be released a few days before the exam
| Events | Dates | Time |
| Date of Notification | 28th March 2024 | -- |
| Last date and time for submission of online application | 27th April 2024 | 11.59 P.M |
| Application Correction Window period | 2nd May (12.01 A.M) to 4th May 2024 (11.59 P.M) | -- |
| Date and time of preliminary examination | 13th July 2024 | 09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M |
| TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2024 | To be Notified Soon | |
| Date of main examination. | Will be announced later. | -- |
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced a total of 90 vacancies. The post-wise vacancy details are mentioned in the table below
| TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024 | ||
| Post Code | TNPSC Group 1 Posts | No. of Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Deputy Collector | 16 |
| 1002 | DSP (Category I) | 23 |
| 1003 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 14 |
| 1004 | Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 21 |
| 1006 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 14 |
| 1007 | District Employment Officer | 01 |
| 1008 | District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) | 01 |
| Total | 90 | |
Note: The announced vacancies are subject to change and may be adjusted before the preliminary examination results are released. If there are any revisions to the vacancies, the number of candidates selected for subsequent stages will be adjusted accordingly
The TNPSC Group 1 Online Application process was conducted on the official website at www.tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates are required to fill out all the details correctly and upload documents in appropriate size and dimensions
Candidates have the option to pay the application fee online using Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card before the deadline for submitting the online application. Additionally, candidates are responsible for paying any applicable service charges
Note: Payments made through offline modes such as Demand Draft or Postal Order will not be accepted. Applications submitted with such forms of payment will be rejected without further consideration, and the fees will not be returned or refunded
| TNPSC Group 1 Application Fee 2024 Details | ||
| Fee Type | Amount | Note |
| One-Time Registration | Rs. 150/- | Required for applicants who have not previously registered in the One-Time Registration system or whose registration is no longer valid |
| Preliminary Examination Fee | Rs. 100/- | Required at the time of submitting the online application, unless an exemption is claimed |
| Main Written Examination Fee | Rs. 200/- | Required for candidates who have not claimed fee exemption and paid the Preliminary Examination fee. This fee is payable upon shortlisting for the Main Exam |
It is important for the candidates to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the TNPSC group 1 Services. The post-wise educational qualification and age limit has been discussed below.
While registration, candidates are required to pay Rs. 150 as fee which is valid for 5 years and and examination fee of Rs. 100/- (while filling out the application form). Payment of the fee must be made through online channels such as Net Banking, Credit card, or Debit card before the specified deadline for submitting the online application.
| TNPSC Group 1 Application Fee 2024 Details | ||||
| Sl. No | Post Name. | Minimum Age | Max. Age (Others) | Max. Age (MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs SCs, SC(A)s, STs, and Destitute Widows of all Communities) |
| 1 | Deputy Collector | 21 | 34 | 39 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) | 34 | 39 | |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 34 | 39 | |
| (i) For candidates possessing any degree. | 39 | |||
| (ii) For candidates possessing B.L. degree | 35 | 40 | ||
| 4 | Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies | 34 | 39 | |
| 5 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 34 | 39 | |
| 6 | District Employment Officer | 34 | 39 | |
| 7 | District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services). | 34 | 39 | |
For the Group 1 services, applicants are required to hold a degree in any stream from a university recognized by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or from an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament. Additionally, degrees deemed as equivalent to university degrees under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, are also acceptable. However, preference criteria is also mentioned in the official notification and candidates can check the post-wise preference below
| TNPSC Group 1 Qualification Preference Criteria | ||
| Sl. No | Post Name. | Preference Criteria |
| 1 | Deputy Collector | --- |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police | Preference is given to candidates with National awards for physical efficiency |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) |
Preference given to candidates based on specific qualifications and degrees held as mentioned below:
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| 4 | Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies | --- |
| 5 | Assistant Director of Rural Development |
Preference shall be given to candidates possessing any of the following qualifications;
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| 6 | District Employment Officer | Preference shall be given to graduates in Economics, Education, Sociology, Statistics, and Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diplomas in Social Science and experience in industrial or personnel management or labor welfare |
For the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police Category 1 and District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services), the physical measurements of the candidates will be assessed. Check the height, weight, and chest measurement for both male and female candidates
| Category | Post Name | Height (CM) | Chest (Normal) | Chest (Expansion) | Weight (kg) |
| Men | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 165 | 86 (round the chest) | 05 | Not Applicable |
| District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) | 155 | 86 (round the chest) | 05 | 50 | |
| Women | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 155 | N/A | ||
| District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) | |||||
The TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024 selection process involves 3 stages and the exam-wise details are discussed below
The exam pattern for both Prelims and Mains exam is discussed below. The exam shall be conducted in both English and Tamil Language
1. The Prelims Exam is qualifying in nature (Its marks will not be added to the final merit list)
2.The questions shall be objective type and there is no negative marking.
3. Qualifying Marks: SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs: 90 Marks and Others: 120 Marks.
| TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern (Objective) | |||
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 175 | 250 | 3 hours |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 300 | |
The Mains exam is descriptive type and it consists of 4 papers. Those who pass the Prelims exam, will appear for the Mains Exam. The Main Examination answer sheets of Paper II, Paper III, and Paper IV will be evaluated, only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks in Paper I
| TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern (Descriptive type) |
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| Papers | Subject | Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 3 hours |
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| 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 | |
| Interview | 100 | |||
The final selection will be made based on the total marks obtained by the candidates in the Main Written Examination Paper II, Paper III, Paper IV and Interview taken together and they shall appear for the counseling based on their rank
