TNPSC Group 1 2020 notification has been released at tnpsc.gov.in. There are 69 vacancies in the civil services group I posts. This is basically the Tamil Nadu Civil Services exam and is called TNPSC Group 1 because The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission fills vacancies in the posts in Combined Civil Services I Examination (Group I services) through it. The posts advertised are Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Assistant Director of Rural Development, District Officer, with 18, 19, 10, 14, 7, and 1 vacancy respectively in Advertisement No. 566, Notification no. 01/2020. Get here complete details of TNPSC Group 1 2020 including notification, exam date, registration, syllabus, exam pattern, and more.
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TNPSC Group 1 2020
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| TNPSC Group 1 2020 | Important Dates |
| Releasing of online application form | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Last date to fill online application form | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Prelims Exam date | To be announced |
| Result Declaration (Preliminary) |
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2020
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the detailed notification for TNPSC Group 1 2020 on January 20, 2020 at night. Candidates can see the first page below, and click on it to download the complete document as pdf.
Click here to download the TNPSC Group 1 2020 notification.
TNPSC Group 1 2020 Vacancy Details
Candidates can check the details of posts and vacancies for TNPSC Group 1 from the table given below:
| Name of Post | Name of the Service | Number of Vacancies |
| Deputy Collector | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 18 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category – 1) | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 19 |
| Assistant Commissinor (Commercial Taxes) | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service | 10 |
| Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Service | 14 |
| Assistant Director of Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service | 7 |
| District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) | Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services | 1 |
| Total | 69 |
TNPSC Group 1 2020 Online Application Form
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1 2020. Key details to be noted about TNPSC Group 1 2020 application form are as follows.
- TNPSC releases TNPSC Group 1 2020 Online Application Form in online mode.
- To apply, prospective applicants need to visit tnpsc.gov.in.
- The details to be filled in the form include personal details, communication details & qualification details.
Application fee:
| Particulars | Amount (Rs.) |
| Registration Fee | 150/- |
| Preliminary Examination Fee | 100/- |
| Main Written Examination Fee | 200/- |
How to prepare for TNPSC Group 1 2020?
Candidates must check the given below preparation tips in order to prepare well for the exam.
- Make Timetable – When it comes to preparing for exam making of the timetable is very important. Time table helps the student to prepare in a well-designed manner. Candidate should make the time table in such a way that it includes all subjects. Creating a time table is not efficient one should adhere to it.
- Practice Mock Tests – Candidate should attempt the mock tests as much as possible. As it makes the candidate confident about preparation. Moreover, solving the mock test enables the candidate aware of the exam structure or exam pattern.
- Current Affairs – To have knowledge about the current affairs, candidate should simply read the newspaper. By giving even an hour to read the newspaper makes the candidate updated. Note important news and current affairs on daily basis.
- Practice Last Year Question Papers – Candidate must solve last year paper’s as it gives an overview of the candidate about the difficulty of the paper, type of questions and many other factors. Also, it increases the accuracy of the candidates.
Preferential Qualification for TNPSC Group 1 2020
Candidate must possess a degree or equivalent to that from a recognized university or institution. Candidates can check the preferential qualification to be eligible from below:
Preferential Qualification:
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (category 1): Candidate who possesses National Award of Physical efficiency.
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes): First preference is given to that candidate who possesses a degree in Computer and Law together with a Taxation Law diploma. Second preference is given to that candidate who possesses a degree in commerce and law together. Third preference is given to that candidate who possesses a degree either in Commerce or Law together with a Taxation Law diploma. Fourth preference is given to that candidate who possesses a degree either in commerce or law.
- Assistant Director of Rural Development Department: First preference is given to that candidate who possesses a post-graduate degree in the Rural Service of Gandhigram Rural Institute. Second preference is given to that candidate who possesses either a post-graduate degree or diploma in extension. Third preference is given to that candidate who possesses either a post-graduate degree or diploma in sociology.
Points to be focused:
- The above-mentioned qualification degree must be obtained in the order of 10th + 12th or its equivalent + Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
- Those candidates who are currently studying in the final year of their graduation can also apply for Group 1 posts.
- Candidates who have not completed the internship after the MBBS exam are eligible to apply for the same.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2020
The candidates must go through the pattern of the TNPSC Group 1 recruitment exam before preparing and appearing for the test. The exam pattern for both prelims and the main examination is given below.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
- Type of exam: It is conducted as an objective test, consisting of multiple-choice questions.
- Language: The question paper is set in both English and Tamil languages.
- Duration: The total duration of the exam is 3 hours.
- No. of papers: It consists of a single paper.
- Sections: Exam paper consists of 2 sections i.e. General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability.
- No. of questions: Total no of questions asked 200.
- Marks for correct answers: 1.5 marks
- Section-wise number of questions: Refer to the table given below.
| Section | Number of Questions |
| General Studies | 175 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 |
Main Examination Pattern
- Type of exam: The test is descriptive in nature.
- Language: The question paper is set in both English and Tamil languages.
- No. of papers: the Main exam consists of 3 papers.
- Duration: 3 hours for each paper
- Paper-wise Marks: Refer to the table below.
| Paper | Maximum Marks |
| Paper 1 | 250 |
| Paper 2 | 250 |
| Paper 3 | 250 |
| Total marks | 750 |
Qualifying marks for TNPSC Group 1 Exam
Candidates are required to secure minimum qualifying marks in order to qualify the exam. There are different qualifying marks for preliminary and main examination. Those candidates who fail to score minimum qualifying marks are not placed in the merit list. Check below the minimum qualifying marks from the given table:
Preliminary Examination:
| Category | Miumum Qualifying Marks |
| Others | 120 marks |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | 255 marks |
Main Examination and Interview:
| Category | Miumum Qualifying Marks |
| Others | 340 marks |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCM | 255 marks |
TNPSC Group 1 2020 Admit Card
Applicants are issued hall ticket for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1 exam. Important points to know about TNPSC Group 1 admit card are following.
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission issues TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card online.
- Those who have applied can download it from tnpsc.gov.in.
- The details mentioned in the admit card are candidate’s name, photograph, signature, father’s name, date of birth, category, exam centre name and address, date and timing of the exam, exam day instruction, etc.
Things to carry with the admit card to the centre:
- Printed copy of admit card.
- Any valid Government Id proof (Aadhar card/ Driving Licence/ Voter id/ Passport or any other valid id proof)
TNPSC Group 1 2020 Answer Key
Test takers can check correct answers of TNPSC Group 1 2020 using its answer key. Here’s what is critical to know about Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1 answer key.
- Official answer key of TNPSC Group 1 is released by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
- Candidates can check the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1 2020 answer key by TNPSC at tnpsc.gov.in.
- Candidates can download the answer key in PDF format.
- Unofficial answer key is published by the coaching institutes after a few hours of the exam.
- Coaching centres provide Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1 answer key in unofficial capacity.
- Calculation of marks for result is as per TNPSC Group 1 answer key by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission only.
How to use TNPSC Group 1 2020 Answer Key?
First of all, candidates have to download the answer key from the official website. Then, candidates can analyze the answer key to calculate their raw score. After that, add 1.5 marks for each correct answer.
Challenging Answer Key: Candidates can raise the objection against tentative answer key within 7 days after the release of answer key. Candidates can only raise objection through the official website.
TNPSC Group 1 2020 Result
The result of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1 2020 is a deciding factor for all Civil Services aspirants in Tamil Nadu. Important aspects of the result declaration are explained in the following points.
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is responsible for compilation and declaration of TNPSC Group 1 result 2020.
- The TNPSC Group 1 result is announced at tnpsc.gov.in.
- First prelims result is announced, on the basis of which candidate who qualify the prelims exam can take the main exam.
- Then mains result is announced, on the basis of which candidates who qualify the main examination are called for interview round.
- Candidates have to submit all the required documents at the time of the interview.
TNPSC Group 1 2020 Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : The exam takes place in offline mode as a written test.
Ans : The questions are asked from the subject of General Studies.
Ans : The minimum age of the candidate should be 21 years to apply for TNPSC Group 1 2020.
Official Website: tnpsc.gov.in
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