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.

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TNPSC Group 1 Preparation Guide

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for TNPSC Group 1 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks300

Duration180 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

January 2028

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 20-42 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Tamil Language & Literature (Aptitude in Tamil)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

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

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	100	150	90 min
Tamil Language & Literature (Aptitude in Tamil)	100	150	90 min
Total	200	300	180 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

September 2027

Next Exam Date

January 2028

Conducted By

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission)

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