TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 Out - Apply Online for 26 Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner and More Posts

The last date to submit the online application for TNPSC Group 1 2026 is July 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Application Correction Window is open from August 2 to August 4, 2026.

There are a total of 26 vacancies in TNPSC Group 1 2026 across five posts: Deputy Collector (12), District Registrar (8), Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies (3), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) (2), and Assistant Commissioner of Labour (1).

The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age for general (Others) category candidates is 34 years (35 for BL degree holders for post 1003). SC/ST/MBC/BC candidates get a 5-year relaxation, i.e., up to 39 years (40 for BL degree holders). Age is calculated as on July 1, 2026.

Candidates must possess a degree from any recognized University in India (incorporated by an Act of Parliament/State Legislature or declared a deemed university under the UGC Act, 1956). Specific degree preferences apply for the Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) post.

The TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled on September 6, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

All TNPSC Group 1 posts are at Pay Level 22 of the Tamil Nadu Government Pay Matrix, making it one of the highest-paying state civil service positions in Tamil Nadu.

The Preliminary Examination application fee is Rs. 100/-. The Main Examination fee (for shortlisted candidates) is Rs. 200/-. SC/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disability, and Destitute Widows are fully exempt. BC/BCM/MBC/DC candidates get three free chances and Ex-Servicemen get two free chances.

The TNPSC Group 1 selection process has three main stages: Preliminary Examination (objective screening test), Main Examination (four descriptive papers), and Interview (100 marks). Additionally, onscreen certificate verification, physical certificate verification, medical examination, and counselling are also part of the process.

The TNPSC Group 1 Main Examination 2026 will be held at Chennai only (Centre Code: 0101). Candidates from all districts must appear at Chennai for the Main Exam.

Yes, candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as on the date of notification. This is satisfied if the candidate has passed SSLC/HSC/degree with Tamil as a subject, studied in Tamil medium, or passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by TNPSC. Paper I of the Main Exam is a Tamil Eligibility Test (though differently abled candidates can claim exemption).