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TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 – Complete Exam Pattern & PDF

TNPSC Graduate+ Tamil Nadu Syllabus Released: May 2026
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Organization Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Category Syllabus
Post / exam TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 – Complete Exam Pattern & PDF
Qualification Graduate+
Location Tamil Nadu
Apply mode Online
Syllabus Released May 2026

Key highlights

Overview

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially announced the exam syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 – Complete Exam Pattern & PDF. Candidates who meet the Graduate eligibility can apply through the official portal before May 2026.

Below is a complete walkthrough of the TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 – Complete Exam Pattern & PDF recruitment — important dates, application fee for every category, post-wise and category-wise vacancy details, eligibility checks, the selection process flow, and direct links to the official portal so you can apply without leaving this page. You can read each section first, then jump straight to the official portal using the verified links below.

Always cross-check important details against the official notification linked at the bottom of this page. The data here is compiled for convenience; the official document is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.

Important dates

Syllabus Published 25 May 2026

Eligibility / educational qualification

The minimum educational qualification required for this position is a Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university in any discipline (technical posts may require a specific stream — see the official notification). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.

Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). Candidates domiciled in Tamil Nadu may be given preference in certain categories. Out-of-state candidates can still apply — see the notification for state-domicile requirements specific to this recruitment.

Exam pattern

Section Qs Marks
Prelims – General Studies (Degree Standard) 175 263
Prelims – Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard) 25 38
Prelims – Total 200 300
Mains – Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test (Qualifying) 0 100
Mains – General Studies Paper II 0 250
Mains – General Studies Paper III 0 250
Mains – General Studies Paper IV 0 250
Interview / Personality Test 0 100

Documents required

How to apply

Online application is the only valid mode for this recruitment. The flow is: register → log in → fill the form → upload documents → pay the fee → submit → download confirmation. Read every step below before starting because once you submit, most personal details cannot be changed.

The Syllabus Released for this application is May 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.

  1. 1 Visit the official TNPSC portal at tnpsc.gov.in and locate the Group 1 recruitment advertisement.
  2. 2 Register with your active e-mail address and mobile number to create a candidate profile.
  3. 3 Fill in all personal, educational, and category details accurately in the online application form.
  4. 4 Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required supporting documents in the prescribed format.
  5. 5 Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment modes.
  6. 6 Submit the form before the closing date and save the acknowledgement slip for future reference.

Selection process

The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective MCQ – 300 marks), Main Examination (Descriptive – 750 marks + Qualifying Tamil Paper), Interview / Personality Test (100 marks) and Final Merit List (based on Mains + Interview). Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.

Preliminary Examination (Objective MCQ – 300 marks) Main Examination (Descriptive – 750 marks + Qualifying Tamil Paper) Interview / Personality Test (100 marks) Final Merit List (based on Mains + Interview)

Important links

Official Website Open
Download TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus PDF 2026 Open
TNPSC CTSE Non-Interview Posts 2026 – Active Recruitment Open

Frequently asked questions

The official syllabus PDF is available on the TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in. Always download it directly from the official portal to ensure you have the most current version.

The exam has three stages: a Preliminary objective paper (200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours), a descriptive Main examination (750 marks across three papers plus a qualifying Tamil paper), and a Personality Interview worth 100 marks.

No, there is no negative marking in the Preliminary examination. Each correct answer carries 1.5 marks.

You must score a minimum of 40 marks out of 100 in Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test) to qualify for the Mains evaluation. This paper does not count towards the merit total.

You must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university. The Aptitude section in Prelims is at SSLC level, but the overall eligibility criterion requires a graduate qualification.

Question papers for the Preliminary examination and Mains General Studies papers are available in both English and Tamil. The Tamil Eligibility Test paper is in Tamil only.

The Mains General Studies papers cover Modern History of India and Indian Culture, Social Issues, Indian Polity, Science and Technology, Tamil Society and Heritage, Administration and Governance, and Ethics and Integrity, among other topics.

The final merit list is prepared based on your combined performance in the Mains examination (750 marks) and the Interview (100 marks). Prelims scores are not counted in the final ranking.

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