TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 Out – Check Direct Link, Important Dates & How to Apply

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Group 1 Notification 2026 for Combined Civil Services Examination-I on its official website. The notification was issued on June 23, 2026 for the recruitment for various Group 1 posts including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Deputy Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Deputy Director of Rural Development, District Employment Officer and Deputy Labor Commissioner.TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam is scheduled to be held on 6th September 2026. Candidates interested to join Tamil Nadu Administrative Services can apply online through the official website.According to the notification, the online registration will start on June 30, 2026, and the deadline for submitting applications and paying the fee is July 29, 2026. The commission is yet to announce the number of vacant seats.The recruitment process will be carried out in three stages: preliminary examination, main examination and interview. Candidates must qualify in each phase to proceed to the next round. Final selection will be based on performance in mains exam and interview.Candidates applying for the exam must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university. Some posts have additional preference criteria based on educational qualification and experience.The minimum age to submit the application is 21 years. The upper age limit varies by post and category. For most of the posts, the maximum age is 34 years for general category candidates and 39 years for reserved category candidates. Age relaxations will be applicable as per TNPSC norms.For the post of Assistant Superintendent of Police and District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services), candidates must also meet the prescribed physical standards related to height, chest measurement and weight.The application fee includes a one-time registration fee of Rs 150, valid for five years. Candidates also have to pay Rs 100 for the preliminary exam and Rs 200 for the main exam. Certain categories like SC, SC(A), ST, Persons with Reference Disability and Destitute Widows are exempted from paying examination fees.The preliminary exam will consist of 200 objective type questions with 300 marks and will be held for three hours. Candidates who qualify the preliminary stage will appear in the main examination, which includes a Tamil Eligibility Test and three General Studies papers. The recruitment process will conclude with an interview with 100 points.The selected candidates will be placed in pay grade 22 and will receive a salary ranging from Rs.56,100 to Rs.2,05,700 along with other government allowances and benefits.

How to Apply for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026

Students can follow the steps below to apply: