TNPSC ACF (Group 1A) 2025 — Main Written Examination
4 Main Written Examination papers from the 2025 TNPSC ACF (Group 1A) examination, conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai. Each paper links to its official source. Main Written Examination: Main written examination.
Main Written Examination pattern
| Section | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper II: General Studies (degree) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper III: General English (SSLC) | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV: Optional subject | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper V: Optional subject | 300 | 3 hours |
| Interview and records | 120 | — |
| Total | 1020 |
- Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test: 100 marks, qualifying (40 marks)
- Two optional subjects from a list of 21
- Minimum qualifying: 306 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs), 408 (others)
Notification 36/2022 (ACF, Group I-A) · official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNPSC ACF Mains 2025 – GS-I GS-I · 1 Dec 2025 · 165 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2025 | Main Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC ACF Mains 2025 – GS-II GS-II · 1 Dec 2025 · 186 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2025 | Main Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC ACF Mains 2025 – GS-III GS-III · 1 Dec 2025 · 161 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2025 | Main Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC ACF Mains 2025 – Tamil Eligibility Test Tamil Eligibility Test · 1 Dec 2025 · 150 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2025 | Main Written Examination | Tamil | Official Paper |
- TNPSC ACF Mains 2025 – GS-I2025Main Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
GS-I · 165 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC ACF Mains 2025 – GS-II2025Main Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
GS-II · 186 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC ACF Mains 2025 – GS-III2025Main Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
GS-III · 161 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC ACF Mains 2025 – Tamil Eligibility Test2025Main Written ExaminationTamilOfficial Paper
Tamil Eligibility Test · 150 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in