Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has published notification for Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group 1 Services) for 2015 on 10 July 2015 to fill 74 posts. TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2015 summary is available here.
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2015:
Important Dates:
Opening Date: 10 July 2015
Last Date to Apply: 9 August 2015.
Date of Exam: 8 November 2015.
Total Vacancies: 74
Vacancy Details:
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
| 1001 | Deputy Collector | 19 | Rs.15600-39100/- +G.P Rs.5400/- (PB-3) |
| 1002 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) | 26 | |
| 1003 | Assistant Commissioner (C.T.) | 21 | |
| 1005 | District Registrar | 8 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Any Degree is enough for all four posts. But they will give priority to following qualification.
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Deputy Collector | First Preference: Any Degree |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) | First Preference:A degree or diploma in criminology and forensic science and also to those who possess national Awards for physical efficiency.Second Preference: Any Degree |
| Assistant Commissioner (C.T.) | First Preference:A degree both in commerce and law together with a diploma in taxation lawsSecond Preference:A degree both in commerce and lawThird Preference:A degree either in commerce or law together with a diploma in taxation laws.Fourth Preference:A degree either in commerce or law.Fifth Preference: Any Degree |
| District Registrar | First Preference: Any Degree |
Physical Qualification:
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) :
- Men: 165 cm ; 86 cm Chest, 5 cm Expansion;
- Women 155 cm
Age Limit:
| Post Name | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit for SC, ST, BC, MBC | Maximum Age Limit For General |
| Deputy Collector | 21 Years | 35 Years | 30 Years |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) | 21 Years | 35 Years | 30 Years |
| Assistant Commissioner (C.T.) | 21 Years | 35 Years | 30 Years |
| Assistant Commissioner (C.T.) (only for Degree in BL) | 21 Years | 36 Years | 31 Years |
| District Registrar | 21 Years | 35 Years | 30 Years |
Method of Selection:
The selection will be followed by following process:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Oral Test
Application charge:
An amount of Rs. 125/ – (Exam charge: -Rs. 75/ -*plus expense of Application charge: -Rs. 50/ -) will be required to paid.
Method of Payment:
Online Mode:
Pay fees through net banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
Off Line Mode:
For this mode contenders ought to choose either post office or Indian bank (office).
Take print out of framework generated Challan and deposit in closest branch of Indian bank or assigned post workplaces.
Instructions to Apply:
- Candidates who are satisfying the qualification conditions may apply through authority site that is tnpsc.gov.in
- On the landing page visit “Notification” area and select significant connection.
- Before applying, read the complete advertisement details.
- Fill an application shape through the “Apply Online” connection deliberately.
- Upload the necessary photograph, sign and other required documents.
- Pay the requisite fees through proper channel as specified above.
- Take print out of it for future references.
Scheme of Examination:
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | |
| SC, ST, MBC, BC | General | |||
| General Studies (150 Questions)Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (50 Questions)Total (200 Questions) | 3 Hours | 300 Marks | 90 | 120 |
Frequently asked Questions:
-> Can Final Year students can apply for TNPSC Group 1 Exam?
The candidates, who have written the final year degree examination, may also apply for the
Preliminary Examination for direct recruitment to the posts included in Group-I Services,
subject to the condition that they should produce proof of having passed the degree
examination when admitted to the Main Written Examination, failing which they will not be
admitted to the Main Written Examination.
Click here to Read Official notification
Other Important links:
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Free classes in Manidhanaeyam IAS Academy for Group 1