TNPSC Group 1 Services 2026
Conducted by: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 29 July 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
29 July 2026
Closed
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹2,05,700
Age limit
21-32 years
Application Fee
General: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
About This Exam
TNPSC Group 1 2026 for Deputy Collector, DSP and senior posts. 26 vacancies. Notification June 23; Applications close July 29, 2026.
Conducting Body
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
26
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Date
23 June 2026
Application Start
30 June 2026
Application End Date
29 July 2026
Prelims Exam
06 September 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university
Age limit
21-32 years
21-32 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Prelims → Mains → Interview → Document Verification → Final Merit
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹2,05,700
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹2,05,700
Pay Level 10-14 (7th CPC equivalent)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical, Pension, Government quarters
Job Role & Responsibilities
Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner, District Registrar
Career Growth & Promotions
Deputy Collector → Joint Collector → District Collector → Commissioner → Additional Chief Secretary.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
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