TPSC Group 1 Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
Updated On - Oct 7, 2024
Tony Stark
TNPSC Group 1 is a recruitment exam conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The recruitment exams for Group 1, 2, 3, and 4 vacancies are conducted each year to shortlist the most eligible applicants.
TNPSC Group 1 prelim exam 2024 was held on April 5 2024 and candidates who have qualified for the prelims exam were eligible for the mains exam. The TNPSC Group 1 mains was held in July 2024.
TNPSC takes the Combined Civil Services Examination-I exam to recruit officers for Group 1 services in the Tamil Nadu state administration. This exam is also popular as TNPSC Group 1. TNPSC Group 1 exam is divided into three phases including Prelims exam, Mains Exam, and Interview.
Table of Contents
- TNPSC Group 1 Highlights
- TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy
- TNPSC Group 1 Notification
- TNPSC Group 1 Dates
- TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria
- TNPSC Group 1 Application
- TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card
- TNPSC Group 1 Exam Centres
- TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern
- TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus
- TNPSC Group 1 Cutoffs
- TNPSC Group 1 Salary
- TNPSC Group 1 FAQs
TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 Highlights
Refer to the tabular data mentioned below for accurate details related to the TNPSC Exam.
| Exam name | TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination- I (Group – I Services) |
| Organizing body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam pattern | The selection process for the TNPSC Group 1 exam is segmented into three stages: Prelims – MCQ based paper – 300 marks Mains – 3 descriptive papers – totally 750 marks Interview – 100 marks |
| TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date | Prelims exam: April 5, 2024; Main exam: July 2024. |
| TNPSC Vacancy | 134 |
TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024
TNPSC Group 1 vacancies have been released by the exam-taking authority. Total vacancies for 2024 released is 134 as compared to 139 vacancies for TNPSC 2024.
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Notification
TNPSC has announced TNPSC Group 1 notification 2024 for 134 in January 2024. TNPSC Group 1 application form 2024 was available from January 20 to February 19 2024 on the official website. To apply online, candidates need to register at the official website and pay one-time registration and exam fees.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Dates 2024
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Dates 2024 have been announced by TNPSC at tnpsc.gov.in. Further details related to the TNPSC Group 1 2024 recruitment exam are mentioned here.
| TNPSC Group 1 Application | January 20, 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Apply the last date | February 19, 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2024 | March 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 1 exam date 2024 – Prelims | April 5, 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 1 results – prelims | April 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2024 | July 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 1 results – Mains | August 2024 |
| Oral test | September 2024 |
| Merit list | November 2024 |
TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024
The minimum eligibility to apply for TNPSC Group 1 is graduation. General TNPSC 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 Tamil
TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2024-21: Age Limit
The Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC Group 1 Exam in terms of age is mentioned here:
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs, and DWs of all categories | Others excluding SCs, SC(A)s, STs, etc. | ||
| All posts excluding Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes ) | 21 years | 37 years | 32 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | |||
| For applicants possessing any degree | 21 | 37 | 32 |
| For applicants possessing B.L. a degree from a recognized university | 21 | 38 | 33 |
Educational Qualification – Applicants applying for the TNPSC Group 1 exam must be graduate from a recognized University/institution
Physical Qualification – Minimum physical qualifications differ from post to post.
TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria: Age Relaxation
Age relaxation related to TNPSC Group 1 exam is mentioned below:
| Category | Age Limit Relaxation |
| SC/ SC (Arunthathiyars) | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| Most Backward Classes/ Denotified Communities | 5 years |
| Backward Classes | 5 years |
| Destitute Widows (All Categories) | 5 years |
TNPSC Group 1 Application Form 2024
The online application for the TNPSC Group 1 procedure started on January 20 2024 and the deadline to apply online was February 19, 2024. The step-by that need to be followed while doing online TNPSC online application Group 1 is mentioned below:
- Applicants need to register at the official website for one-time registration and sign in using the same TNPSC login ID and password.
- Aspirants need to accurately mention details like name, educational qualification, post, and exam center preference, etc. while submitting the TNPSC Group 1 application form.
- All details in the form must be the same mentioned in the official records/documents
- Upload scanned copies of the latest passport-size photograph and other documents.
- Pay the application fee. TNPSC one time registration fee is Rs. 150 and the application fee to apply for the prelims exam fee is Rs. 100.
- TNPSC Group 1 application fee can be paid in any mode including online or offline methods.
| Industrial Cooperative Officer | 30 |
| Probation Officer in the Social Defence Department | 12 |
| Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently abled) | 16 |
| Probation Officer in the Prison Department | 18 |
| Assistant Inspector of Labour | 26 |
| Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 73 |
| Special Assistant | 2 |
| Municipal Commissioner, Grade-II | 6 |
| Assistant Section Officer in Law Dept | 16 |
| Assistant Section Officer in Finance Dept | 16 |
| Assistant Section Officer in TN State Assembly Secretariat | 1 |
| Assistant Section Officer in TNPSC | 4 |
| Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer in TNPSC | 2 |
| Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives | 39 |
| Audit Inspector | 31 |
| Assistant Inspector | 98 |
| Revenue Assistant in Revenue Department | 11 |
| Executive Officer, Grade-II | 1 |
| Audit Assistant in Accounts Branch | 9 |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent | 118 |
| Senior Inspector | 599 |
| Senior Inspectors | 48 |
| Handloom Inspector | 23 |
| Total Number Of Vacancies | 1199 |
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Admit Card
TNPSC Group 1 admit card 2024 for the prelims exam was made available by the examination conducting authorities in the last week of March 2024. The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims examination was held on April 5, 2024.
TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card contains details of the applicant’s name, post applied for, DOB, gender, category, and the exam center details including address, date, and time.
Detailed procedure to Download TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card
- Refer to the official website for TNPSC Group 1 2024
- Click on the links for ' TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2024.
- Mention 'Application Number' and 'Date of Birth' and tap on the
- Download the same.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Centres
Details related to TNPSC exam centers for Group 1 prelims are mentioned 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 |
The TNPSC Mains exam will be held in Chennai only.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2024
TNPSC Group 1 exam pattern is mentioned in the table below. TNPSC Group 1 prelim is of 300 marks and applicants need to qualify the same to get considered for the next selection round.
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024: Exam Pattern
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services – I |
| Number of Papers | One |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Nature of Questions | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Subjects/Syllabus | General Studies – 175 questions; Aptitude & Mental Ability – 25 questions |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks |
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| Duration | 3 hours |
Exam Pattern for TNPSC Group 1 Mains
In TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern for Mains, aspirants are supposed to write three descriptive-type papers whose weightage in total is 750 marks.
The Mains Exam Pattern is given below.
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services – I Group -1 Services Main Written Examination |
| Number of Papers | Three |
| Total Marks |
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| Nature of Questions | Descriptive-Type |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks |
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| Duration | 3 hours for each paper |
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2024
The list of topics asked in the TNPSC Group 1 prelims and mains examination is mentioned below.
TNPSC Syllabus of Prelims
The table includes some of the important topics asked in the TNPSC prelims exam.
| Unit I | General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology |
| Unit II | Latest Events: History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Science |
| Unit III | Geography |
| Unit IV | History and Culture of India |
| Unit V | Indian Polity |
| Unit VI | Indian Economy |
| Unit VII | Indian National Movement |
| Unit VIII | Aptitude and Mental Ability TestsLogical Reasoning |
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus for Prelims 2024-2024
The detailed syllabus covering broad subject areas is mentioned below:
UNIT-I: General Science
- Scientific Knowledge–Reasoning Power, Learning Vs Conceptual Learning
- Kind of Universe – General Scientific Laws, Mechanics, Matter Properties, Force, Motion, etc.
- Elements & Compounds, Petroleum Products, Acids, Bases, Salts, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
- Main concepts of Life Science, Genetics, Physiology, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Nutrition, etc.
UNIT-II: Current Events
- History –State’s profile of States, Events, National symbols, etc.
- Polity – Political parties and political system in the country
- Geography – Geographical landmarks.
- Economics – Current socio, economic issues in India.
- Science – Latest inventions in the field of Science and Technology.
UNIT- III: Geography Of India
- Location – Physical features, Water resources, Rivers in India, Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern.
- Transport – Communication.
- Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups, and major tribes.
- Natural calamity – Disaster Management
UNIT – IV: History And Culture Of India
- Indus valley civilization, Change, and Continuity in the Indian History, Features of Indian culture, etc.
UNIT-V: Indian Polity
- Constitution of India
- Citizenship, Fundamental rights
- Union Executive, Union legislature
- Corruption in public life
UNIT-VI: Indian Economy
- Nature of Indian economy
- Sources of revenue
- Indian Economy Structure and Employment Generation, Land reforms, etc.
UNIT-VII: Indian National Movement
- National renaissance
- Different modes of Agitation
- Communalism and partition.
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus for Mains 2024-2024
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam consists of three descriptive papers, and each paper is further divided into three units covering broad subject areas.
Paper 1 – General Studies
- Unit I – Modern Indian History and Culture
- Unit II – Indian Social Issues and Issues in Tamil Nadu
- Unit III – Mental Ability and General Aptitude
Paper 2 – General Studies
- Unit I – Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends across the globe.
- Unit II – Role and impact of Science and Technology in Overall Development in the country
- Unit III – Tamil Society
Paper 3 – General Studies
- Unit I – Indian Geography with special focus on Tamil Nadu
- Unit II – Disaster Management, Environment, and Biodiversity
- Unit III – Indian Economy and Current Economic Trends
TNPSC Group 1 Cut off 2024
Candidates getting the maximum marks will be shortlisted for the further rounds of selection.TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2024 is not released by the official conducting body.
TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2019
Applicants preparing for the TNPSC Group 1 can refer to the minimum cut-off score 2019. Tabular data presents the minimum cut in 2019.
| General | 120 | 118 |
| BC | 118 | 116 |
| MBC | 115 | 114 |
| BC(M) | 110 | 107 |
| SC | 111 | 117 |
| ST | 105 | 101 |
TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Salary Structure
The basic per month salary given to TNPSC Group 1 officers starts from Rs. 56100 (including TA, DA and HRA will be extra). The maximum salary offered to a cabinet secretary is Rs. 177500.
TNPSC Group 1 exam has numerous Technical jobs; beneath the table mentions the job groups and salaries.
| Asst. Engineer | 19050-45850 |
| Asst. Motor Vehicle Inspector | 15280-40510 |
| Industrial Promotion Officer | 16150-42590 |
Along with the TNPSC Group 1 Salary, the selected candidates will be awarded a dearness allowance of 132% of the basic salary. In addition, the HRA, Travel Allowance, Medical allowance, City compensation allowance, and other allowances.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam FAQs
Q. How many times am I allowed to give the TNPSC Group 1 exam?
A. No limit is there for the number of attempts for the TNPSC Group 1 exam. Candidates meeting TNPSC eligibility criteria can give the exam.
Q. What is the process to download TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2024?
A. Candidates appearing for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam can download the hall ticket by mentioning their application ID and date of birth on the official website.
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