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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (Group -1)

TNPSC GROUP 1 COACHNIG CENTRE

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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)’s Group 1 exam selection process details are given below…
The selection will be made in three successive stages, viz., (i) Preliminary Examination for selection ofcandidates for admission to the Main Written Examination and (ii) Main Written Examination and (iii) an Oral Test in the shape of an Interview.

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The examination consists of a single paper in General Studies having 150 items and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test having 50 items. Total marks are 300 in the duration of 3 Hours. The Preliminary Examination is meant to serve as a screening test only. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination by the candidates who are declared qualified for admission to the Main Written Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit.
Candidates who qualified in preliminary examination can attend for main examination which consists of three papers viz., Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III. each paper carries 300 marks in the duration of 3 hours. The number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Written Examination will be 50 times the number of candidates to be recruited having regard to the rule of reservation of appointments. However, in each reservation group, all the candidates who secure the same marks as that of cut off marks of their reservation groups shall also be admitted to the Main Written Examination, though the number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Written Examination may exceed 1:50 ratio.

The candidates who qualify in Main written examination will called for oral interview. Interview will be conducted for 120 Marks.

Name of the Post  Minimum Age (should have completed) Maximum Age (should not have completed)
SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s, BCM’s and DW’s of all castes “Others” i.e., candidates not belonging to SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s and BCM’s
1.     For all the posts except the post of Assistant Commissioner (C.T). 21 Years 35 Years 30 Years
1.     Assistant Commissioner (C.T.)
 For candidates possessing any degree 21 Years 35 Years 30 Years
 For candidates possessing B.L. degree of any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. 21 Years 36 Years 31 Years

 “Others” (i.e.,) candidates not belonging to SC’s, SC(A’)s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s and BCM’s who have put in 5 years and more of service in the State / Central Government are not eligible to apply even if they are within the age limit.

 Candidates should possess the following or its equivalent qualification:-
Candidates should possess a Degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956

➤ The qualification prescribed for these posts should have been obtained by passing the required qualification in the order of studies 10th + HSC (or its equivalent)+ U.G. degree.

 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.

Sl. No Name of the Post Qualification
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category – I) A Degree or Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science and also to those who possess National Awards for Physical Efficiency.
2. Assistant Commissioner (C.T.) First Preference _ A Degree both in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws.
Second Preference _ A Degree both in Commerce and Law.
Third Preference _ A Degree either in Commerce or Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws.
Fourth Preference _ A Degree either in Commerce or Law.
Assistant Director of Rural Development Department 1.     i) Post Graduate Degree in Rural Service of the Gandhigram Rural Institute, Madurai District. ii) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension. iii) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology

Candidates applying for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) must possess the following Physical qualifications:

Name of the Post Physical Qualification
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) 1.     For Men: Must be not less than 165 cms in Height and not less than 86 cms round the chest on full inspiration and must have a chest expansion of not less than 5 cms on full inspiration.ii. For Women: Must be not less than 155 cms in Height. The Chest measurement will not apply to them.
Candidates should possess adequate knowledge of Tamil
Group 1 Exam will consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Oral Test.
Preliminary examination will consists of 200 items in objective type, duration will be 3 Hours for maximum marks of 300
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Subject  Duration Maximum Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BCs and BCMs Others
Single paper in General Studies-200 items Degree Standard – Objective Type General Studies – 150 items Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) 50 items 3 Hours 300 90 120
Main examination will consists of descriptive type questions from degreestandard. Exam will have three papers viz., Paper I, Paper II and Paper III each will carry maximum marks of 300 in time duration of 3 hours. Subject name, maximum marks and qualifying marks for main examination and interview are given below…
Subject  Duration Maximum Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs and BCMs. Others
General Studies- Descriptive type – Degree StandardPaper-I Paper- II Paper-II  Interview & Record 3 Hours 3 Hours 3 Hours 300 300 300  120 306 408
Total 1020
Interview will be conducted for 120 Marks
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