TNPSC Group 1 2024: Apply Online (Active), Exam Date (Out), Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus

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Shiwani Kumari

Updated On - Mar 29, 2024 16:52 IST

TNPSC Group 1 examination is a state level exam that is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu. The application form link has been activated by the Commission for 90 vacancies. Gather the latest updates on this page. 

TNPSC Group 1 2024: Apply Online (Active), Exam Date (Out), Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Recruitment 

The TNPSC Group 1 exam is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) for recruitment of candidates in Group 1 services. The candidates are appointed to the posts of Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, etc. The selection of the candidates is done through Prelims, Mains and Interview. 

Posts in TNPSC Group 1 Services

The candidates who qualify the TNPSC Group 1 exam are appointed to the following mentioned posts. 

  • 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)

TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 Latest Updates

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts the TNPSC Group 1 examination. The TNPSC Group 1 notification has been released by the Commission for the appointment of 90 vacancies. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can fill up the forms from 28 March to 27 April 2024. 

⇒ 28 March 2024: TNPSC Group 1 notification and apply online link has been released by the Commission. 

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Date 

The TNPSC Group 1 2024 notification has been released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for Group 1 services. The application form window has been opened on 28 March and will close on 27 April 2024. Check the table below to know more information on the TNPSC Group 1 exam date.  

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Dates Overview

TNPSC Group 1 Events

Important Dates

TNPSC Group 1 Notification Release Date

28 March 2024

TNPSC Group 1 Application Form Release Date

28 March 2024

TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online Last Date

27 April 2024

Application form correction date

2 May to 4 May 2024, up to 11.59 P.M

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Hall Ticket To Release on

10 days before the exam date

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date

13 July 2024

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key Release Date

To be updated 

Last Date to raise objection against TNPSC Group 1 provisional answer keys

To be updated 

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Result Date

To be updated 

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Hall Ticket Releases on

To be updated 

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date

To be updated 

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Result Release Date

To be updated 

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date Out for Prelims Exam

The TNPSC has announced the Prelims exam date along with the notification. The TNPSC Group 1 exam will be held on 13 July 2024 in a single shift. The Mains exam date will be announced by the Commission some time later. Check the table below to know about the exam timing. 

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date 

13 July 2024 

09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date

Will be announced later at the time of the declaration of the results of the preliminary examination

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Vacancy

The TNPSC has released a total of 90 vacancies for the posts included in the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services). The post code wise and department wise vacancies have been given below for the TNPSC Group 1 services. 

Name of Post and code of post

Name of service

Vacancies 

2024

Deputy Collector (Post Code: 1001)

Tamil Nadu Civil Service

16

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Post Code: 1002)

Tamil Nadu Police Service

23

Assistant Commissioner. (Post Code: 1003)

Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service

14

Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies (Post Code: 1004)

Tamil Nadu Co-operative Service

21

Assistant Director of rural development (Post Code: 1006)

Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service

14

District Employment Officer (Post Code: 1007)

Tamil Nadu General Services

01

District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) (Post Code: 1008)

Tamil Nadu Fire Service

01

Total

90

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Apply Online Steps

The TNPSC Group 1 application form has to be filled by following the steps below. 

Step 1: Go to the official TNPSC website.

Step 2: Click on the “TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online” link on the homepage.

Step 3: A new page will be displayed. Enter all the asked details to complete the One-time registration process.

Step 4: Log in with the credentials and complete the application form with the required details.

Step 5: Upload the scanned documents of the photograph, signature, and other documents in the given format.

Step 6: Preview the online form and click on the submit button.

Step 7: Proceed ahead to pay the application fees as per your category.

Step 8: Lastly, take the printout of the filled TNPSC Group 1 online form for future reference.

TNPSC Group 1 Application Fee 

The TNPSC Group 1 application fee has to be paid online as per the category of the candidates. Since the application form has to be filled in for the Preliminary exam, therefore, candidates will need to pay the application fee for the Prelims exam as of now. Later on, those who are declared qualified in the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Mains exam for which the payment has to be made. Check the following table to know about the TNPSC Group 1 application fee. 

TNPSC Group 1 Application Fees 2024

Exam

TNPSC Group 1 Application Fees

One Registration Fee

Rs 150

Preliminary Examination Fee

Rs 100

Main Written Examination Fee

Rs.200

Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars)/Scheduled Tribes

Exempted

Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities/Backward Classes (other than Muslim) / Backward Classes (Muslim)

Three Free Chances

Ex-Servicemen

Two Free Chances

TNPSC Group 1 Form Correction 

The candidates who fill out the TNPSC Group 1 exam for the Preliminary exam will also be eligible to make corrections in the application form. The correction window will be opened from 2 May to 4 May. No modification will be allowed in the application form after the last date. 

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Selection Process

The TNPSC Group 1 selection process consists of the following three stages:

Stage 1: The preliminary examination is a type of screening test.

Stage 2: The Mains exam is a subjective-type written exam. This exam will be taken by those candidates who manage to qualify the Prelims exam. 

Stage 3: The personal interview is the last and final phase of the selection process.

The merit list of the candidates for final selection shall be made on the basis of the marks obtained by them in the Mains and Interview. 

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2024

The TNPSC Group 1 exam pattern consists that of Prelims and Mains exam. The Prelims exam is objective in nature while the Mains exam is subjective in nature. The details regarding the TNPSC Group 1 exam pattern for Prelims and Mains exam is given below.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject

Duration of exam 

Total marks 

Number of Questions

General Studies (Degree standard)

3 hours

300

175

Aptitude and Mental Ability Test

(SSLC standard)

25

Total 

200

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern

Subject

Total Marks

Duration of exam

Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test)

100

3 hours

Paper II General Studies (Degree Standard) 

250

3 hours

Paper III General Studies (Degree Standard) 

250

3 hours

Paper IV General Studies (Degree Standard)

250

3 hours

Total 

850

 

TNPSC Group 1 Interview 

The last stage of the TNPSC Group 1 exam is the interview. This is for a total of 100 marks. There is no qualifying marks for this stage of the exam. It is mandatory for all the candidates who qualify the Mains exam to appear for the interview. 

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Helpline Number

If any candidate faces any issue during the TNPSC Group 1 application form fill up then he or she may contact the office of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission in person or over the Toll-Free No.1800 419 0958 on all working days between 10.00 A.M and 5.45 P.M. Other than this, one can also email their queries regarding the  One Time Registration / online application at the following: 

>> helpdesk@tnpscexams.in. 

>> grievance.tnpsc@tn.gov.in.

>> Address of TNPSC: Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, V.O.C. Nagar, Park Town, Chennai - 600003

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