TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Vacancy 2025, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced 72 Group 1 Service vacancies for which the notification and exam date has been released on 1st April 2025. The commission every year conducts Group 1 (குரூப் 1)– Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services) to fill vacancies for various high-grade posts. The complete schedule has been announced with the release of the official TNPSC Group 1 2025 Notification and candidates interested can begin with the registration process at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The below article depicts all the details about the recruitment exam based on this year’s notification.
TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Vacancy 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 PDF for the Combined Civil Service Examination Group 1 services. The official notification pdf includes complete details about the recruitment process including vacancies, registration dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more. The direct link to download TNPSC Group 1 Notification pdf has been shared here.
TNPSC Group 1 2025 Notification Out Overview
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Service Examination Group 1 services |
| Total Vacancies | 72 |
| Apply Start Date | 1st April 2025 |
| Apply Last Date | 30th April 2025 |
| Category | TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.com |
TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Important Dates 2025
The TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 was released on 1st April 2025, initiating the online registration process for various posts. Below are the important dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 1 Notification | 1st April 2025 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 1st April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 30th April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Modification Window | 5th to 7th May 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Hall Ticket Release | 1st week of June 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 15th June 2025 (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM) |
TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Vacancy 2025
The TNPSC has announced 72 vacancies for various posts under Group 1 and 1A services:
TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2025
| Post Code | Post Name | Service | Vacancies |
| 1001 | Deputy Collector | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 28 |
| 1002 | Deputy Superintendent of Police | Tamil Nadu Police Service | 07 |
| 1003 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service | 19 |
| 1006 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service | 07 |
| 1007 | District Employment Officer | Tamil Nadu General Service | 03 |
| 1946 | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | Tamil Nadu Labour Service | 06 |
| Total | 70 |
TNPSC Group 1A Vacancy 2025
| Post Code | Post Name | Service | Vacancies |
| 1009 | Assistant Conservator of Forests | Tamil Nadu Forest Service | 02 |
| Grand Total | 72 |
TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a degree from a recognized university or institution.
| Group 1 Posts | Preferred Qualification |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | National awards for Physical Efficiency preferred |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | Commerce & Law Degree with Taxation Diploma preferred |
| District Employment Officer | Graduate in Economics, Sociology, Statistics, or Psychology |
| Assistant Director of Rural Development | Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Sociology, Rural Services, or Extension |
Final-year students may apply, but they must provide proof of passing before the Main Exam.
Age Limit (as of 01/07/2025)
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (SCs, STs, MBCs, BCs) | Maximum Age (Others) |
| All Posts (except AC Commercial Taxes) | 21 years | 39 years | 34 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) (General Degree) | 21 years | 39 years | 34 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) (BL Degree) | 21 years | 40 years | 35 years |
Physical Qualification
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I)
- Men: Height – 165 cm, Chest – 86 cm (5 cm expansion)
- Women: Height – 155 cm (Chest measurement not applicable)
TNPSC Group 1 Application Fee 2025
| Particulars | Fee |
| One-Time Registration Fee | Rs. 150/- (valid for 5 years) |
| Prelims Examination Fee | Rs. 100/- |
| Mains Examination Fee | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Destitute Widow | No Fee |
| MBC/BC/BCM | 3 free chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 free chances |
TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2025
The selection process includes three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
- Mains Exam (Descriptive Type)
- Interview (Oral Test)
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2025
Prelims Exam Pattern
- OMR-based, No negative marking
- 300 marks, 200 questions
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- SCs/STs/MBCs/BCs – 90/300
- Others – 120/300
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies | 175 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 |
Mains Exam Pattern
- Descriptive format
- 850 marks total
- Paper I (Tamil) is qualifying in nature (40% minimum required)
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
| Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies (Paper II) | 250 | 3 hours |
| General Studies (Paper III) | 250 | 3 hours |
| General Studies (Paper IV) | 250 | 3 hours |
| Interview & Records | 100 | |
| Total | 850 |
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2025
Subjects Covered
- General Science
- Mechanics, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, Environment
- Current Events
- History, Politics, Geography, Science
- Geography of India
- Climate, Natural Resources, Transport, Population
- History & Culture of India
- Indus Valley Civilization to Modern India
- Indian Polity
- Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Judiciary
- Indian Economy
- Five-Year Plans, RBI, GST, Industrial Growth
- Indian National Movement
- Freedom Struggle, Key Leaders
- Tamil Nadu History & Culture
- Freedom Struggle, Dravidian Movement, Social Reform
- Aptitude & Mental Ability
- Percentage, HCF, LCM, Reasoning, Puzzles
How to Apply for TNPSC Group 1 2025
Candidates are advised to follow the following steps to complete the online application much before the last date.
Step I: You can go to the official website of TNPSC to apply online or click on the direct link mentioned below to apply online, once it is active.
Step II: A page will be opened where you will get the registration and login form.
Step III: Enter the required details in the form and upload your Photo and signature.
Step IV: After that, Fill in your communication address and upload your Photo and signature.
Step V: Before submitting the form, preview your details.
Step VI: Pay your fee through Debit/ Credit card/ Net Banking/ E-Challan if applicable.
Step VII: Click on submit and Your form will be submitted successfully.
Step VIII: Your Online TNPSC Group 1 application process is completed and you can take a printout of the application form for further use
Important Links
| TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 | NOTIFICATION NOTIFICATION |
| TNPSC Group 1A Vacancy 2025 | APPLY ONLINE |
