TNPSC Group – I (Combined Civil Services Exam – I)
The TNPSC Group I Examination is conducted to recruit candidates for top administrative and police services in the Tamil Nadu Government such as Deputy Collector and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). This exam is ideal for aspirants aiming for leadership and policy-making roles.
List of TNPSC Group I Posts
- ✔ Deputy Collector
- ✔ Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
- ✔ Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- ✔ Assistant Audit Officer
- ✔ Assistant Commissioner of Labour
- ✔ Assistant Excise Superintendent
- ✔ Assistant Treasury / Accounts Officer
- ✔ Commercial Tax Officer
- ✔ District BC Welfare Officer / Assistant Director
- ✔ District Employment Officer
- ✔ District Panchayat Officer
- ✔ District Registrar
- ✔ District Social Welfare Officer
- ✔ District Tribal Welfare Officer
- ✔ Divisional Fire Officer
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
A graduate degree from a university incorporated by a Central or State Act,
an institution created by an Act of Parliament, or a deemed university under
Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
Physical Requirements:
Physical standards are applicable for posts such as
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and
District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services).
Age Limit & Relaxation:
• Differently-abled candidates – Up to 10 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen (Open Category) – Up to 48 years
• Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST / MBC / BC) – Up to 53 years
Final-year students can apply for Prelims but must submit proof before Mains.
Selection Process
📝 Preliminary Examination
📚 Main Examination
🎤 Interview / Personality Test
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Mains – Paper I | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Mains – Paper II | 3 Hours | 250 |
| Mains – Paper III | 3 Hours | 250 |
| Mains – Paper IV | 3 Hours | 250 |
| Interview | — | 100 |