Recruitment topic Combined Civil Services Examination - I (Group I Services) TNPSC Group 1

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern

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TNPSC Group 1 Exam

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern

Examination scheme

Stage / paper	Format	Questions / marks	Duration	Role
Preliminary	Objective	200 questions; 300 marks	3 hours	Screening; marks not counted for final merit
Preliminary General Studies	Objective	175 questions	Included in 3 hours	Degree standard
Preliminary Aptitude and Mental Ability	Objective	25 questions	Included in 3 hours	SSLC standard
Main Paper I	Descriptive Tamil eligibility test	100 marks	3 hours	Qualifying; the prescribed minimum must be secured for evaluation of competitive papers
Main Paper II	Descriptive General Studies	250 marks	3 hours	Competitive
Main Paper III	Descriptive General Studies	250 marks	3 hours	Competitive
Main Paper IV	Descriptive General Studies	250 marks	3 hours	Competitive
Interview and records	Oral test	100 marks	As notified	Final selection component

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Last verified: 09 October 2026

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