TNPSC Age Limit and Eligibility: Educational Qualification, Nationality

TNPSC Eligibility 2023

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is the conducting body for all the recruitment drives held for TNPSC Groups 1,2,3, & 4. It is important for all interested candidates to first check the TNPSC eligibility specified for all the posts that come under these groups. Accordingly, they can apply for their desired posts as per their eligibility.

The TNPSC eligibility criteria include various parameters such as the TNPSC age limit, educational qualification, and nationality. All the applicants must ensure they fulfill each of these criteria before they set out for the online application for any of the Groups. Candidates are selected for coveted posts in the Tamil Nadu administrative services based on their marks scored in the online/offline exams followed by an interview.

TNPSC Age Limit 2023

A very significant aspect of the Tamil Nadu PCS recruitment process is the TNPSC age limit. All the applicants need to follow the age criteria failing which may lead to disqualification in the future. The age limit varies as per the posts listed in the specified Group. All aspirants must know that they should fall within the minimum and maximum age bracket to be eligible for the recruitment process. The TNPSC age limit is an important factor in the entire eligibility criteria and is compulsory for all.

The maximum TNPSC age limit for Groups 1-4 ranges from 30 to 42 years. The age varies for different kinds of posts in a single group as well. A special provision of age relaxation is also provided for the reserved category of candidates in all the TNPSC exams.

TNPSC Age Limit & Eligibility: Group 1

The TNPSC Group 1 exam is held to recruit candidates for the posts of Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Director of Rural Development, etc. These are all highly coveted posts that come along with great career opportunities and lucrative packages. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must ensure they conform to the important eligibility criteria such as the TNPSC Group 1 age limit and educational qualification.

The TNPSC age limit for Group 1 varies as per the different posts. Candidates will have to carefully check the entire eligibility criteria so that they do not miss out on any important detail. As far as the educational qualification is concerned, candidates are required to be graduates in the concerned discipline & also possess knowledge of the Tamil language.

TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit	TNPSC Group 1 Qualification (Minimum)	Nationality
21-35 years [General]	Graduation	Indian
21- 40 years [Reserved Category]

For candidates applying for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Category 1 are also required to possess specified physical qualifications.

Name of the Post	TNPSC Group 1 Physical Qualification
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I)	For Men: Not less than 165 cm in height and not less than 86 cm around the chest on full inspiration and must have a chest expansion of not less than 5 cm on full inspiration.
	For Women: Not less than 155 cm in Height. The Chest measurement will not apply to them.

TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit & Eligibility

The Group 2 exam conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission covers some other coveted Group 2 posts such as Sub-Registrar, Probation Officer, Junior Employment Officer, etc. These posts also come under the category of Group B posts under the Tamil Nadu government. Candidates need to ensure they follow the TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria including the age limit & educational qualification.

Note: The minimum age limit remains the same for all posts but the upper age limit may vary according to the job positions.

TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit	Qualification	Nationality	Experience	Number of Attempts
General: 18-40 years  (Acc to the posts)	Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree  (Acc to the posts)	Indian	None	NA
Reserved Categories: No max. age limit

TNPSC Age Limit & Qualification for Group 3

Another important examination conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is the TNPSC Group 3 exam. This exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the posts of Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies, Store-Keeper (Grade 2) in the Industries & Commerce Department, etc. Candidates should therefore be very careful while filling out the online application form and check the complete TNPSC Group 3 eligibility criteria, including the age limit & qualifications.

TNPSC Group 3 Age Limit	Qualification	Nationality
General: 18-30 years	Graduation	Indian
Reserved Categories:  For all posts: No max. age limit Junior Inspector: 18-45 years Station Fire Officer: 20-30 years

TNPSC Group 4: Age Limit & Eligibility

The TNPSC age limit is a crucial guideline that needs to be followed in any condition, failing which may lead to the cancellation of candidature in the further steps of verification. Thus, candidates should, first of all, check the complete eligibility criteria which especially includes the TNPSC age limit for Group 4 posts and the other qualifications necessary for a successful application.

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit	TNPSC Group 4 Qualification (Minimum)	Nationality
18-30 years [General]	SSLC/Graduation	Indian
18-37 years [Reserved Category]

Note: SSLC refers to Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Candidates receive this certificate when they are through with their secondary education.