TNPSC Group 1 2022 Notification has been officially released for 92 Vacancies by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). TNPSC Group 1 exam is the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services) that is held annually in Tamil Nadu to recruit Group 1 officers in the state. Candidates who have a degree in any discipline and fall in the age limit of 21 years to 34 years can apply online for it. The apply online link remains active from 21 July to 22 August 2022. In addition to this, candidates can also make corrections in the application forms from 27 Augsut to 29 August.
The selection of candidates for TNPSC Group 1 exam shall be done through the three stages, Prelims, Mains and Interview. However, the Prelims is qualifying in nature whose marks will not be added to prepare the merit list. Only the marks obtianed by a caniddate in Mains and Interview will be the deciding factor for merit list. In this post below, we have provided to you the detailed information alogn with the latest updates on the TNPSC Group 1 exam. Know about the eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, exam date, cut off and more!
TNPSC Group 1 2022 Notification has been officially released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) for Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services). The candidates who are graduates and have crossed the age of 21 years can apply online for TNPSC Group 1 exam through the link that is given below here. You must note that the TNPSC Group 1 apply online link is active up to 22nd August only. Hence, interested candidates should ensure to apply for the exam within the given date.
TNPSC Group 1 Application Form 2022
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Group 1 notification 2022 on its official website for the much awaited Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services). There are a total of 92 vacancies released for the TNPSC group 1 exam against Advt No. 16/2022. Candidates can apply for the posts of Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, and other distinguisegd Group 1 posts from 21 July to 22 August 2022.
In addition to releasing the notification, TNPSC has also released the TNPSC Group 1 exam date. The Prelims shall be held on 30 October 2022 while the Mains exam date will be annouinced after the declaration of Prelims result. The candidates will be appointed to Group 1 posts through the merit list that shall be prepared on the combined scores of Mains and Interview. You can download TNPSC Group 1 Notification PDF by clicking on the link that is mentioned below.
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2022 PDF - Download Link
To get further updates and information on TNPSC Group 1 exam such as exam date, apply online date, fee, application form link, syllabus, exam pattern, cut off, you can go through the subsequent paragraphs below.
TNPSC Group 1 2022 registration has begun from 21 July onwards. Further, the Prelims exam is scheduled for 30 October 2022. Therefore, the candidates who are willing to take the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2022 for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I should check out the important dates in the given table.
| TNSPC Group 1 2022- Important Dates | |
| TNPSC Group 1 Events | Dates |
| TNPSC Group 1 2022 Notification release date | 21st July 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Online Registration Starts From | 21st July 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22nd August 2022 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay the Application Fee | 22nd August 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Correction Window Active From | 27th August to 29th August 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket Release Date | October 2022 |
| TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date for Prelims | 30th October 2022 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) |
| TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2022 | To be notified |
TNPSC invites applications for the Combined Civil Services -I Examination (Group-I Services). The link to apply for TNPSC Group 1 exam has been updated below.
Apply Online for TNPSC Group 1 2022 Exam
The TNPSC Group 1 application fee for the civil services Exam application form is mentioned below.
| Exam | Fee |
| One-time Registration Fee | Rs. 150/- (valid for 5 years) |
| Examination Fee | Rs.100/- |
| Main Written Examination Fee | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ SC (Arunthathiyars)/ ST/ PwBD/ Destitute Widow | No fee |
| MBC/ Denotified Communities/ BC (Other than Muslim)/ BC (Muslim) | 3 free chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 free chances |
TNPSC has notified a total of 92 TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2022 as per the notification that has been released on 21st July. Candidates will be appointed to several Group 1 services for the posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner & other similar posts. You can check out the post wise Group 1 Vacancy for TNPSC exam in the table given below.
| TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2022 (குரூப் 1) | ||
| Post Code | Group 1 Posts | Vacancy |
| 1001 | Deputy Collector | 18 |
| 1002 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) | 26 |
| 1003 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 25 |
| 1004 | Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 13 |
| 1006 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 07 |
| 1007 | District Employment Officer in Tamil Nadu General Service | 03 |
| Total | 92 | |
To be eligible to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 2022 exam, make sure you fulfill the following TNPSC eligibility criteria as described below. The TNPSC Group 1 eligibility includes age limit, educational qualification, and the physical requirement for a few selected posts.
TNPSC has mentioned the TNPSC Group 1 age limit for various posts. The age limit defines the minimum and maximum age applicable to different posts and categories. The TNPSC age relaxation is also mentioned below.
| Post | 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 | 39 years | 34 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | |||
| For applicants possessing any degree | 21 years | 39 years | 34 years |
| For applicants possessing B.L. a degree from a recognized university | 21 years | 40 years | 35 years |
As per the TNPSC Group 1 notification, the Tamil Nadu Civil services eligibility criteria is such that the candidate must hold a graduation degree from any recognized university apart from the given preferential qualifications. Moreover, TNPSC Group 1 eligibility also states that the applicant should have proficient knowledge of the Tamil language. In addition to Graduation, some additional qualifications are needed for specific posts.
Final year candidates may also apply for TNPSC Group 1 exam. However, such candidates must be in possession of original certificates while uploading documents for the Mains exam.
Name of the Post | Preferential Qualification | |
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) | Preference shall be given to candidates who possess National awards for Physical efficiency. | |
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | First Preference | A degree both in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws. |
Second Preference | A degree both in Commerce and Law. | |
Third Preference | A degree either in Commerce or Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws. | |
Fourth Preference | A degree either in Commerce or Law. | |
Assistant Director of Rural Development Department |
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District | Graduates in Economics / Education / Sociology / Statistics or Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and Experience in Industrial or Personal Management or Labour Welfare. | |
TNPSC Applicants applying for the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Cat. I) and District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) must possess the following Physical Qualifications
Category | Male | Female | |
Height | Chest | Height | |
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) | Must be not less than 165 cms | Not less than 86 cms (Expansion-5 cms) | Must be not less than 155 cms |
District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) | Not less than 89 cms (Expansion-5 cms) | ||
*Note: Certificate of Physical Qualification need to be produced only by those candidates who opt for the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) and District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) should produce a certificate from a Medical Officer of/or above the rank of an Assistant Surgeon appointed by the Government.
Certificate of Physical Fitness
Applicants selected for appointment to the posts included in Group-I Services will be required to produce a certificate of physical fitness in the form prescribed below before his/her appointment:-
Name of the Post | Standard of Vision Prescribed | Form of Certificate of Physical Fitness |
Deputy Collector | Standard III or better | The form prescribed for Executive Posts |
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | ||
Assistant Director of Rural Development | ||
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies | Standard III |
To qualify and become a TNPSC Group 1 office, you need to appear and crack the following three stages of the exam. The details are mentioned below:
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern is divided into the following two major categories, Prelims and Mains. The Prelims paper pattern, marking scheme differ from that of the Mains exam. You can check out the exam pattern in the table that is given below. You must note that after the declaration of the Mains result, an oral test or interview shall be held.
TNPSC Prelims Exam for Group 1 Exam is of qualifying in nature. Marks of this phase aren't considered for the final selection. Thus, to understand the exam process for better preparedness, let us have a glance at the structure of the exam in detail. The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is of 3 hours with objective questions.
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Subject | Number of questions | Maximum Marks |
General Studies (Degree Standard) | 175 | 300 |
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 25 | |
Total | 200 | 300 |
The TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern for Mains Examination is mentioned below.
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Paper-I | 100 | 3 Hours |
TNPSC Mains Paper-II (General Studies) | 250 | 3 Hours |
TNPSC Mains Paper-III | 250 | 3 Hours |
TNPSC Mains Paper-IV | 250 | 3 Hours |
TNPSC Mains Exam Interview & Records | 100 | 3 Hours |
The TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus for both the Preliminary Examination and Mains Written Examination is available on the Commission’s Website. Below you can have a look at the TNPSC Group 1 syllabus that shall be of help in making you prepared for the exam.
Subjects | Topics |
History of Indian Subcontinent |
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History of Tamil Nadu |
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Geography of India |
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Indian Polity |
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Development Administration in Tamil Nadu |
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Indian Economy |
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Aptitude and Mental Ability | It includes General Mental Abilities such as
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| TNPSC Mains Paper I Syllabus | |
| Unit 1 | The modern history of India and Indian culture |
| Unit 2 | Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu |
| Unit 3 | General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard) |
| TNPSC Mains Paper II Syllabus | |
| Unit 1 | Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India |
| Unit 2 | Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India |
| Unit 3 | Tamil Society ‐ Its Culture and Heritage |
| TNPSC Mains Paper III Syllabus | |
| Unit 1 | Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu |
| Unit 2 | Environment, Bio-Diversity and Disaster Management |
| Unit 3 | Indian Economy - Current economic trends and impact of the global economy on India |
Here you can check the TNPSC cut off for both Prelims and Mains, which are required to be obtained by the candidates in order to successfully move to the next stage of selection. TNPSC cutoff is the minimum marks required to be eligible for the next round.
Subject | Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection | |
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | Others | |
General Studies (Code No.003) General Studies (Degree Standard) 175 Questions Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) 25 Questions Total – 200 Questions | 90 | 120 |
Subject | Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection | |
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | Others | |
General Studies - Descriptive type (Degree Standard)
| 255 | 340 |
The information regarding the issue of TNPSC Group 1 admit card 2022 will be updated soon on the official website of TNPSC. Those candidates who will successfully submit their application form & exam documents will be able to download the admit cards when issued. TNPSC Group 1 hall ticket download status will be updated after the release.
TNPSC Group 1 admit card direct link (to be updated)
The TNPSC Group 1 result 2022 is released for each stage of the examination process separately. Candidates will be able to download TNPSC Group 1 result pdf from here once the result is released for Prelims, Mains and Interview.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam is the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services) that is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The exam is held annually to recruit suitable candidates for the Group 1 services in the state. The selection is done through three stage exam that includes Prelims, Mains and Interview. Candidates in large numbers apply for the TNPSC group 1 exam.
TNPSC Group 1 exam date 2022 has been released by the Commission for the Prelims exam. The Prelims will be held on 30 October 2022. The Mains exam date will be released after the declaration of the Pre result. Thus, candidates who have applied for the exam should begin their preparation to excel in the exam.
TNPSC Group 1 Notification PDF 2022 can be downloaded by visiting TNPSC website. To make it easier for you, we have also provided to you with the notification pdf below that was released on 21 July.
TNPSC Group 1 2022 Apply Online form can be filled in by visiting TNPSC website. The new candidates will first have to register for the exam to get a registration number and password. Thereafter, login using it, fill out all the details, upload the required documents and lastly pay the application fee as per your category.
TNPSC Group 1 2022 Eligibility consists of fulfilling the Age Limit and Educational Qualification. A candidate should be between 21 years to 34 years of age as well as have a Bachelor's degree. Candidates should also have studied Tamil language in 10th standard.
TNPSC Group 1 2022 Syllabus consists of Prelims and Mains exam. The Prelims exam for TNPSC Group 1 syllabus will have General Studies and for Aptitude & Mental Ability Test as two subjects. The Mains syllabus shall have four papers out of which one is the language paper.
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