The
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts state-level recruitment examinations for government jobs in Tamil Nadu. It oversees a wide range of exams across various groups and services.
Group 1
Group 2 / 2A
Group 4
CTS
Technical Services
🇮🇳 Nationality
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen
- Must know Tamil language — reading, writing, and speaking
📋 General Requirements
- Must meet age limits as prescribed per exam group
- No criminal convictions or disqualifications from government service
- Valid community certificate for reserved category benefits
| Exam Group | Required Qualification |
|---|
| Group 1 | Any Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university |
| Group 2 / 2A | Degree from a recognized university |
| Group 4 | 10th Pass / SSLC |
| Technical Services | BE / BTech / BSc / MBA / LLB etc. depending on post |
| Exam | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (General) |
|---|
| Group 1 | 21 years | 34 years |
| Group 2 | 18 / 21 years | 30 years |
| Group 4 | 18 years | 32 years |
Reserved category candidates receive age relaxation as per government rules.
| Post Category | Salary Range (₹) |
|---|
| Group 1 Officer Posts | ₹56,100 – ₹2,05,700 |
| Group 2 Posts | ₹37,200 – ₹1,17,600 |
| Group 4 Posts | ₹19,500 – ₹71,900 |
| Technical Services | Up to ₹1.26 lakh/month |
📚 General Studies
- Indian History
- Indian Polity
- Geography
- Economy
- Current Affairs
- Science
- Aptitude & Mental Ability
✍️ Tamil / English
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
🎯 Group 1 Main Subjects
- Modern History of India & Tamil Nadu
- Governance
- Ethics
- Administration
- Social Issues
GROUP 2
3
Interview (for interview posts)
2
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
3
Login and select the exam notification
4
Fill the application form with accurate details
5
Upload required documents & passport photo
6
Pay the application fee online
7
Submit and print a copy of your application
📄SSLC / HSC Marksheet
🎓Degree Certificate
📋Community Certificate
🪪Aadhaar Card
📸Passport Size Photo
✒️Signature
| Qualification | Suitable TNPSC Exam |
|---|
| 10th Pass | Group 4 |
| Any Degree | Group 1, Group 2 |
| Engineering Degree | CTS (Combined Technical Services) |
| Law Degree | Assistant Commissioner, Legal Posts |
