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📍 Tamil Nadu
🏢 TNPSC
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Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services)
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (736)
Pay: Level 22
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 736
Age Limits: Between 21 and 34 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 July 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+5 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Graduate.
Specialized & Physical Requirements:
- Graduate
Document Specifications: Photo: 20-50 KB (3.5x4.5 cm), Signature: 10-20 KB (6.0x2.0 cm)
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 1800 419 0958, Email: helpdesk@tnpscexams.in
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 26 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Deputy Collector 12 Vacancies
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) 2 Vacancies
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies 3 Vacancies
District Registrar 8 Vacancies
Assistant Commissioner of Labour 1 Vacancies
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 30 June 2026
Application Closing Date: 29 July 2026
Preliminary Examination Date: 06-Sep-2026
Application Fee (General and OBC): ₹100
Application Fee (Exempted categories): ₹0
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 0.5 marks deducted for not marking/blanking answers in OMR
Preliminary: General Studies (Degree standard) and Aptitude/Mental Ability (SSLC standard). Main: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC), General Studies I, II, and III (Degree standard).
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the minimum age limit to apply for the Group I Services?
Candidates must have completed 21 years of age as on 01.07.2026.
How can I pay the examination fee?
The examination fee must be paid through online mode only, such as Net Banking, Credit card, Debit card, or UPI.
Is the Preliminary examination meant for final merit ranking?
No, the Preliminary examination is only a screening test and its marks will not be counted for the final order of merit.