Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1
TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) · Offline (Pen & Paper) · Once a year
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TNPSC Group 1 Cutoff
Category-wise cutoff marks and ranks for previous years.
2024 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
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| General | — | — |
| OBC | — | — |
| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
2023 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
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| General | — | — |
| OBC | — | — |
| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
2022 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
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| General | — | — |
| OBC | — | — |
| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
About Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1 (TNPSC Group 1) 2027
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1 (TNPSC Group 1) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission). Preparing for the TNPSC Group 1 requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TNPSC Group 1 2027 Prelims exam pattern?
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims has 1 paper (200Q, 300 marks, 3 hours). Topics: General Studies including Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Tamil Language & Literature (Aptitude in Tamil), and Current Affairs. No negative marking.
What posts are offered through TNPSC Group 1 2027?
TNPSC Group 1 recruits for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Commercial Tax Officer, Treasury Officer, District Backward Classes Welfare Officer, Assistant Commissioner, and other Group 1 gazetted posts in Tamil Nadu government.
What is TNPSC Group 1 officer salary in 2027?
TNPSC Group 1 Deputy Collector starts at ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 per month (Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix Level 20). With DA, HRA, and Tamil Nadu state allowances, the effective package is ₹70,000-₹90,000 per month. Chennai/metro postings offer higher HRA.
How many TNPSC Group 1 vacancies are expected in 2027?
TNPSC Group 1 2027 is expected to have 100-200 vacancies. TNPSC Group 1 notifications are irregular, typically every 2-3 years. The last notification (2022) had 92 vacancies across various Group 1 services.
What is Tamil Language & Literature component in TNPSC Group 1?
Tamil Language component (Aptitude in Tamil) tests basic Tamil grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. It appears in both Prelims and Mains. The Mains has a full Tamil paper worth 100 marks. Non-Tamil candidates should achieve minimum qualifying marks in Tamil paper.
How to Prepare for TNPSC Group 1
Tamil Nadu history (Chola Dynasty, Pallava, Sangam literature) carries significant weightage in TNPSC — master this thoroughly
No negative marking is a major advantage — attempt all 200 questions without hesitation
Tamil Language component is mandatory — even non-native speakers must learn basic Tamil grammar and vocabulary
Current affairs specific to Tamil Nadu (budget, welfare schemes, Chennai infrastructure) are heavily tested in Mains