TNPSC Group 1 Exam Official Notification 2025

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam Official Notification 2025 Out: Exam Date, Vacancies, Apply Online, Download PDF

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam Official Notification 2025 was announced officially on the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission’s website for the recruitment of posts in the Group 1 services and Group 1A services on 1 April 2025. Interested candidates can find about the TNPSC Group 1 Official Notification 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2025 and TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2025 here in this blog article from Veranda RACE. The TNPSC Group 1 Exam Schedule 2025 has also been announced in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF and candidates can start to register at www.tnpsc.gov.in.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025

    The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination I (Group I Services), popularly known as the TNPSC Group 1 Exam, every year for the direct recruitment of various posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Assistant Director of Rural Development, District Employment Officer and Assistant Commissioner of Labour included in the Group 1 services and Assistant Conservator of Forests included in the Group 1A services.

    The TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 is considered to be one among the most sought-after TNPSC Exam in Tamil Nadu in 2025. Many TNPSC aspirants prepare for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 to kickstart their career as a Group 1 or Group 1A officer in various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government.

    In the newly released TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF announced by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) on 1 April 2025, the detailed TNPSC Group 1 Vacancies 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Exam Eligibility 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process and TNPSC Group 1 Salary 2025 are provided. Additionally, the post of Assistant Conservator of Forests under the Tamil Nadu Forest Service has been released under the TNPSC Group 1A Services.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Official Notification

    The TNPSC Group 1 Exam (also known as the Combined Civil Services Exam I (Group I Services) is conducted every year by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) to directly recruit eligible candidates for the post mentioned under the Group I services.

    The TNPSC Group 1 Exam Official Notification PDF 2025 for the recruitment of Group 1 officers was officially released by the TNPSC on 1 April 2025 on the official TNPSC website (https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/Home.aspx).

    Candidates can start applying for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 from 1 April 2025. The last date to apply or submit the online application for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 for the direct recruitment of 70 Group 1 Vacancies 2025 and 2 Group 1A Vacancies 2025 is 30 April 2025. Candidates can make changes to their application during the application correction window period that begins from 5 May 2025 until 7 May 2025.

    Earlier, TNPSC has announced in its TNPSC Annual Planner 2025 to tentatively release the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 (Group IA Services) Official Notification on 1 April 2025 and the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 to be held tentatively held on 15 July 2025. As announced, the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification 2025 and the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 Exam Date have been released in accordance with the TNSPC Annual Planner 2025 and it has increased the confidence among the TNPSC aspirants.

    Check the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025 – Veranda RACE

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 – Official Notification PDF – Download Here (Veranda RACE)

    TNPSC Group 1A Exam 2025 – Official Notification PDF – Download Here (Veranda RACE)

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Exam Overview

    Candidates who are interested and eligible to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 and the TNPSC Group 1A Exam 2025 for the direct recruitment of posts included in the Group I & IA Services of the Tamil Nadu Government can find the complete overview of the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification below in this Veranda RACE blog post:

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Exam Overview
    Recruitment CommissionTamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
    Exam NameCombined Civil Services Examination I 2025 (Group I Services) / TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025
    Posts

    Deputy Collector,

    Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category - 1),

    Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes),

    Assistant Director of Rural Development,

    District Employment Officer,

    Assistant Commissioner of Labour,

    Assistant Conservator of Forests

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Notification Release Date1 April 2025
    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Online Application Start Date1 April 2025
    Last Date to Apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 202530 April 2025
    Last Date for Online Fee Payment for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 202530 April 2025
    Application Correction Window for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 20255 May 2025 to 7 May 2025
    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 (Prelims Exam)15 June 2025
    Declaration of TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 ResultsTo be notified
    Total TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Vacancies

    Group I vacancies – 70

    Group IA vacancies – 2

    Exam Application ModeOnline
    Official Websitehttps://www.tnpsc.gov.in/Home.aspx

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Important Dates

    The TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF was officially released by the TNPSC on its official website on 1 April 2025. Interested and eligible TNPSC candidates can find the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Important Dates 2025 related to TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 here:

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Important Dates
    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Notification Release Date1 April 2025
    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Online Application Start Date1 April 2025
    Last Date to Apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 202530 April 2025
    Last Date for Online Fee Payment for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 202530 April 2025
    Application Correction Window Period for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 20255 May 2025 to 7 May 2025
    TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date 202515 June 2025

    The exam dates for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 and TNPSC Group 1A Prelims Exam 2025 has been officially released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission in the TNPSC Group 1 Official Notification PDF itself. The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 for the recruitment of 70 Group 1 vacancies has been scheduled to be conducted on 15 June 2025 from 9.30 AM to 12.30 AM. The TNPSC Group 1A Exam 2025 for the recruitment of 2 Group 1A vacancies for the post of Assistant Forest Conservator under the Tamil Nadu Forest Services is also scheduled on 15 Jume 2025.

    Note: The TNPSC Group IA Prelims Exam 2025 will be conducted along with the TNPSC Group I Prelims Exam 2025 as mentioned in the TNPSC Group IA Exam Official Notification 2025.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: No. of Vacancies

    The TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF released by the TNPSC is mainly for the direct recruitment of posts under the Group 1 and Group 1A services in the Tamil Nadu Government.

    The posts and the related number of TNPSC Group 1 and Group 1A Vacancies 2025 was officially announced in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF. A total of 70 Group 1 Vacancies 2025 and 2 Group 1A Vacancies 2025 were announced by the TNPSC in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Official Notification 2025 PDF.

    A total of 72 Group 1 & 1A vacancies were announced through the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Group 1 Vacancies 2025

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 – Group 1 Vacancies 2025
    Name of the PostPost CodeName of the ServiceNumber of Vacancies
    Deputy Collector1001Tamil Nadu Civil Service28
    Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category – I)1002Tamil Nadu Police Service7
    Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)1003Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service19
    Assistant Director of Rural Development1006Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service7
    District Employment Officer1007Tamil Nadu General Service3
    Assistant Commissioner of Labour1946Tamil Nadu Labour Service6
    Total70

    TNPSC Group 1A Exam 2025: Group 1A Vacancies 2025

    TNPSC Group 1A Exam 2025 – Group 1A Vacancies 2025
    Name of the PostPost CodeName of the ServiceNumber of Vacancies
    Assistant Conservator of Forests1009Tamil Nadu Forest Service2
    Total2

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria

    Interested and eligible applicants for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 for the recruitment to the post under Group 1 and Group 1A services in various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government should fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply online.

    The eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 include TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification 2025, TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2025, etc., which are discussed below in depth in this Veranda RACE TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification blog post of Veranda RACE:

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Educational Qualification

    Candidates interested to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 must possess minimum general educational qualification as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF for the direct recruitment of posts under the Group 1 & 1A services.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Educational Qualification
    Name of the PostEducational Qualification
    Deputy Collector

    A degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the

    University Grants Commission Act, 1956

    Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I)

    1. A degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the

    University Grants Commission Act, 1956


    2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates

    who possess National awards for physical efficiency

    Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)

    1. Candidates must possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956

    2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates as follows:

    First: Candidates who hold both B.Com degree and B.L degree together with Diploma in Taxation Laws

    Second: Candidates who hold both B.Com and B.L degree

    Third: Candidates who hold either B.Com degree or B.L Degree together with a Diploma in Taxation Laws

    Fourth: Candidates who hold either B.Com degree or B.L Degree

    Assistant Commissioner of Rural Development

    1. A degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament (or) declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956


    2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates possessing any of the following qualifications:

    (a) Post Graduate Degree in Rural Services of the Gandhigram Rural Institute

    (b) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension

    (c) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology

    District Employment Officer

    1. A degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956


    2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to graduates in Economics, Education, Sociology, Statistics, Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and experience in industrial or personnel management of labour welfare

    Assistant Commissioner of Labour

    1. A degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956


    2. Other things being equal preference shall be given to freedom fighters and members of their families:

    (a) The expression “freedom fighters” shall mean persons who took part in any of the National Movements inaugurated by National Congress or under its sanction for attainment of independence of India and as a consequence have undergone imprisonment


    (b) The expression “Family” shall mean the father, mother, son, daughter, grandson or unmarried granddaughter of a freedom fighter

    Assistant Conservator of Forests

    1. Must possess Bachelor‘s degree in Science or Engineering in any one of the following subjects or its equivalent qualification obtained from any University or Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission for purpose of its grant: (i) Forestry, (ii) Botany, (iii) Zoology, (iv) Physics, (v) Chemistry, (vi) Mathematics, (vii) Statistics, (viii) Geology, (ix) Agriculture, (x) Horticulture, (xi) Engineering (Agricultural or Civil or Chemical or Computer or Electrical or Electronics or Mechanical), (xii) Computer Applications / Science, (xiii) Environmental Science, (xiv) Veterinary Science

    2. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics or Statistics, must have taken one of the following subjects in their P.U.C. or H.S.C. or Matriculation or equivalent examination: (i) Biology, (ii) Physics, (iii) Chemistry

    3. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates who possess a degree in Forestry or a Post Graduate Degree in Wildlife Biology


    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Age Limit

    Interested candidates who wish to apply through online for the upcoming TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025

    for the recruitment of 70 Group 1 vacancies and 2 Group 1A vacancies in the Tamil Nadu Government should have completed 21 years of age (on 1 July 2025) for all posts. You can find the category-wise age limits as per TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF here:

    SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs,/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMsOthers
    Name of the PostsMinimum AgeMaximum AgeMinimum AgeMaximum Age
    Deputy Collector21392134
    Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I)21392134
    Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes – Candidates Possessing Any Degree21392134
    Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes – Candidates Possessing B.L Degree21402135
    Assistant Director of Rural Development21392134
    District Employment Officer21392134
    Assistant Commissioner of Labour21392134
    Assistant Conservator of Forests (Group IA Services)21392134

    Note: It is mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF released by the TNPSC that the above mentioned TNPSC Group 1 Age Concession will not apply to the Ex-Servicemen candidates who have already been recruited to any class or service or category.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Medical & Physical Standards

    Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 should have the following medical as well as physical standards as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF.

    The prescribed standards of the visual acuity of the candidates applying for the following posts:

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Medical Standards for Posts Other DSP (Category I)
    Name of the PostVision Standard Prescribed
    Deputy CollectorStandard III or better
    Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
    Assistant Director of Rural Development
    District Employment Officer
    Assistant Commissioner of Labour

    Candidates with defective vision should produce an Eye Fitness Certificate from a qualified Eye Specialist working in a Government Hospital at the time of joining the Group I service post to the appointing authority as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Physical Standards for the Post of DSP (Category I)
    GenderHeight (cm)Chest (cm)
    NormalExpansion
    Male165 cm8605
    Female155 cmNot applicable

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Knowledge in Tamil

    Candidates interested to apply for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil. It is mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF that the candidate shall be deemed to possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil if, he/she has passed the SSLC examination (10th) or its equivalent examination / HSC / Degree, etc., with Tamil as one of the languages or studied the High School Course in Tamil medium or passed the SSLC examination (10th) or its equivalent examination in Tamil medium or passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.

    Candidates are required to upload / produce either SSLC / HSC / Degree / PG Degree mark sheets or proof of having passed the Second-Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, when called for by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Selection Process

    The selection process for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 will have three stages of exams for the posts under the Group 1 services:

    1. TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025
    2. TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025
    3. TNPSC Group 1 Interview 2025

    The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 is a screening test that is scheduled to be held on 15 June 2025 at various TNPSC Group 1 Exam centres 2025 across Tamil Nadu. Candidates who clear the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 will qualify for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam. The number of candidates to be admitted to the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 will be 20 times the number of candidates to be recruited through the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025.

    The TNPSC Group 1 Interview 2025 will carry 100 marks with no minimum qualifying marks.

    The TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 consists of four papers of descriptive type. Paper I of the TNSPC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained by the candidates in Paper II, Paper III and Paper IV of the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 and marks obtained in the TNPSC Group 1 Interview 2025 will be considered for the merit list or TNPSC Group 1 Final Rank 2025.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Prelims Exam Pattern

    The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 will be a single Objective type paper conducted through the OMR method. It consists of two sections — General Studies (Degree Standard) and Aptitude and Mental Aptitude (SSLC Standard).

    The General Studies section consists of 175 questions and the Aptitude and Mental Ability section consists of 25 questions. This TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 will be conducted for a total duration of 3 hours.

    The total marks of the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 will be conducted for a total of 300 marks.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Prelims Exam Pattern
    SubjectsNumber of QuestionsMaximum marksDuration
    General Studies1753003 hours
    Aptitude and Mental Ability25
    Total200

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Mains Exam Pattern

    The TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 will be conducted for candidates who have cleared the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025.

    The TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 will be held for four papers:

    1. Paper I – Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard)
    2. Paper II – General Studies I (Degree Standard)
    3. Paper III – General Studies II (Degree Standard)
    4. Paper IV – General Studies III (Degree Standard)

    The TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 Answer sheets for Paper II, Paper III and Paper IV will be evaluated only if the candidates secure minimum qualifying marks in Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test).

    Paper I is the Tamil Eligibility Test which is conducted for a total of 100 marks for a duration of 3 hours. Paper I of the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 is qualifying in nature.

    Paper II is the General Studies I paper and is conducted for a total of 3 hours for 250 marks. Paper III is the General Studies II paper and is conducted for a total of 3 hours for 250 marks. Paper IV is the General Studies III paper and is conducted for a total of 3 hours for 250 marks.

    All the papers in the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 will be of descriptive in nature.

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Mains Exam Pattern
    PapersSubjectsStandardMaximum MarksDurationType of Examination
    Paper ITamil Eligibility TestSSLC1003 hoursDescriptive
    Paper IIGeneral Studies IDegree2503 hours
    Paper IIIGeneral Studies IIDegree2503 hours
    Paper IVGeneral Studies IIIDegree2503 hours

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Prelims Exam Centres

    While applying for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 in online mode, candidates will be permitted to choose two TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Centre as their preference. As given in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF, here are the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Centres 2025 in the below table:

    TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Centres 2025
    Exam CentreCentre Code
    Ariyalur3001
    Chengalpattu3301
    Chennai0101
    Coimbatore0201
    Pollachi0210
    Chidamabaram0303
    Dharmapuri0401
    Dindigul0501
    Erode0601
    Kallakurichi3401
    Kancheepuram0701
    Nagercoil0801
    Karur0901
    Krishnagiri3101
    Madurai1001
    Thirumangalam1009
    Mayiladuthurai3801
    Nagapattinam1101
    Namakkal1201
    Perambalur1401
    Pudukottai1501
    Ramanathapuram1601
    Ranipet3501
    Salem1701
    Attur1702
    Karaikudi1805
    Tenkasi3601
    Thanjavur1901
    The Nilgiris1301
    Theni2001
    Thiruvallur2101
    Thiruvannamalai2201
    Thiruvarur2301
    Thoothukudi2401
    Tiruchirapalli2501
    Thuraiyur2509
    Tirunelveli2601
    Cheranmahadevi2603
    Tirupathur3701
    Tiruppur3201
    Vellore2701
    Villupuram2801
    Tindivanam2807
    Virudhunagar2901

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Mains Exam Centres

    As mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF, the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 will be held in only one exam centre, i.e. Chennai (Code 0101) only.

    TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Centres 2025
    Exam CentreCentre Code
    Chennai0101

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Syllabus

    The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has mentioned in detail about the syllabus for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 and the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025. Here, for the convenience of the TNPSC aspirants, Veranda RACE has collated the TNPSC Group Syllabus for both Prelims Exam and the Mains. For detailed TNPSC Group 1 Exam Prelims Syllabus and TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Syllabus, candidates can check the detailed syllabus posted Veranda RACE:

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Prelims Syllabus

    TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Syllabus 2025
    PartUnitSubject
    Part A – General Studies (175 Questions)Unit IGeneral Science
    Unit IIGeography of India
    Unit IIIHistory, Culture of India and Indian National Movement
    Part IVIndian Polity
    Part VIndian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
    Unit VIHistory, Culture, Heritage and Socio- Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
    Part B – Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 Questions)Unit IAptitude
    Unit IIReasoning

    TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025: Prelims Exam Date

    The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 is scheduled to be held on 15 June 2025 as per the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification. It is to be held across 44 TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam centres across Tamil Nadu.

    FAQs

    A. The TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF was released by the TNPSC on 1 April 2025. The online exam application window for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 will be opened on 1 April 2025. Candidates can find the direct link to register online for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 on the Veranda RACE website itself or on the official TNPSC website.
    A. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF on 1 April 2025 for a total of 70 Group 1 posts and 2 Group 1A posts.
    A. The TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Recruitment Notification released on 1 April 2025 contained a total of 70 vacancies for posts under the Group 1 Services and 2 vacancies under the Group 1A services. For further updates regarding the detailed information on various posts, departments, level of pay and other relevant information regarding TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification, candidates can refer Veranda RACE blog for further TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 updates.
    A. The selection process for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 is a three stage exam — TNPSC Group 1 Prelims, TNPSC Group 1 Mains & TNPSC Group 1 Interview for posts listed under the Group 1 services. For detailed information regarding the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam pattern, TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern and TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Selection Process, candidates can refer the Veranda RACE blog.
    A. The TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification was released on 1 April 2025. The following posts were mentioned for vacancies under the Group 1 Services of the Tamil Nadu Government: Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Assistant Director of Rural Development, District Employment Officer and Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
    A. The TNPSC Group 1A Exam 2025 Official Notification released by the TNPSC consists of 2 vacancies for the post of Assistant Forest Conservator under the Tamil Nadu Forest Service.
    A. As mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification, candidates interested to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 should have completed 21 years of age to apply for the exam. The maximum age is different for different Group 1 posts and candidates can find the detailed information for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Age Limit in the Veranda RACE blog post. The date to determine the eligibility of age for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 will be 1 July 2025.
    A. Yes. The TNPSC has officially announced the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 for recruiting candidates for 70 Group 1 vacancies in various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. The TNPSC Group 1 Exam Official Notification 2025 was officially announced on the TNPSC website on 1 April 2025.
    A. The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 is scheduled to be held on 15 June 2025 from 9.30 Am to 12.30 AM across various TNPSC Group 1 Exam Centres across Tamil Nadu.
    A. Candidates interested to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 should have completed 21 years of age. The maximum age to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 differs for various posts. Candidate also should have completed a graduate degree from a recognised university in order to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025. The detailed TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit, TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification, etc. will be available in detail in the Veranda RACE blog post.
    A. Candidates who clear the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 will join the various services of the Tamil Nadu Government under Level 22 of the Pay Commission. Their starting salary begins from ₹ 56,100 and reach up to ₹ 1,77,500 depending on the years of service.
    A. Yes. Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 Official Notification. Candidates should possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil if, he/she has passed the SSLC examination or its equivalent examination / HSC / Degree, etc., with Tamil as one of the languages or studied the High School Course in Tamil medium; or passed the SSLC examination or its equivalent examination in Tamil medium; or passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Also, TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 consists of the Tamil Eligibility Test as Paper I and it is a qualifying paper.
    A. The TNPSC Group 1 Interview 2025 stage carries 100 marks is very crucial for the final selection to make the merit list of the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025. The merit list of the TNPSC Group 1 Exam is prepared based on the marks scored in TNPSC Group 1 Interview and Paper II, III and IV of the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025.
    A. No, there is no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam for both TNPSC Group 1 Prelims and TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam.

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