TNPSC
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
🏢 State PSC
📍 Tamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
TNPSC — the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai — is the state commission that recruits for the Tamil Nadu state services through its Combined Civil Services Examinations (Group 1, Group 2 and Group 4) and other posts. It conducts several examinations each year; the most sought-after are set out below.
Major TNPSC exams
| Exam | Recruits for | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 (CCSE-I) | Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner and other senior state services | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Group 2 & 2A (CCSE-II) | Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Registrar and other non-gazetted posts | Prelims → Mains → Interview (Group 2 posts only) |
| Group 4 (CCSE-IV) | Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist and other entry posts | Single objective written exam |
TNPSC also conducts Group 2A, Group 3 and various departmental and technical recruitments. A notable feature is that TNPSC does not use negative marking. Each exam has its own notification, eligibility and schedule.
On this page you will find the eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus of the major TNPSC exams, and how the application, admit card, answer key and result work — with a direct link to the official site for the current dates and downloads.
Official website
All TNPSC applications and downloads are on tnpsc.gov.in.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts TNPSC?
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts TNPSC, recruiting for posts in the Tamil Nadu state government.