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

TNPSC Group 1

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

Last Date

29 Jul 2026

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About this Drive

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 (Notification No. 05/2026, Advertisement No. 736) on June 23, 2026, inviting online applications for the Combined Civil Services Examination - I (Group I Services). This is one of the most prestigious civil services recruitment opportunities in Tamil Nadu, offering direct recruitment to top-level posts including Deputy Collector, District Registrar, and more. If you are an aspiring Tamil Nadu government job seeker, this complete guide covers everything - from vacancies and eligibility to the syllabus, exam pattern, and how to apply online.

Eligibility

. 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.

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26 vacancies . 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.

Important Dates

Application StartJune 30, 2026

Application EndJuly 29, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Notification Release DateJune 23, 2026

Application Start DateJune 30, 2026

Last Date to Apply OnlineJuly 29, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Application Correction WindowAugust 2, 2026 (12:01 AM) to August 4, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Preliminary ExaminationSeptember 6, 2026 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM)

Main ExaminationTo be announced after Preliminary results

Recruitment Timeline

Application Start30 Jun 2026

Application End29 Jul 2026

Application Start

30 Jun 2026

In progress

Application End

29 Jul 2026

Official Links

Apply Online Official Notification Official Website

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

Last date to apply: 29 Jul 2026

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Eligibility Text

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.

Salary Details

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) - SC(A)	3%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	1%
Backward Class (BC)	26.5%
Backward Class (Muslim) - BC(M)	3.5%
Most Backward Class / Denotified Communities (MBC/DC)	20%
Women (Across All Categories)	Minimum 30%
Persons With Benchmark Disability (PwBD)	4% (1% each for specific disability categories)

Advt Number

736

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Eligibility Text

Salary Details

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) - SC(A)	3%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	1%
Backward Class (BC)	26.5%
Backward Class (Muslim) - BC(M)	3.5%
Most Backward Class / Denotified Communities (MBC/DC)	20%
Women (Across All Categories)	Minimum 30%
Persons With Benchmark Disability (PwBD)	4% (1% each for specific disability categories)

Advt Number

736