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TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Papers
Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services)
Tamil Nadu Public Service CommissionTamil Nadu20 papers · 2021–2025Verified 4 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- TNPSC Group 1 20255 papers
- TNPSC Group 1 20246 papers
- TNPSC Group 1 20234 papers
- TNPSC Group 1 20223 papers
- TNPSC Group 1 20212 papers
About TNPSC Group 1
TNPSC's Combined Civil Services Examination-I recruits for Tamil Nadu's Group I services, such as Deputy Collector and Deputy Superintendent of Police. Selection runs through an objective preliminary examination that only qualifies candidates, a descriptive main examination of four papers including a qualifying Tamil Eligibility Test, and an interview. The 2026 cycle was notified as Notification No. 05/2026 dated 23.06.2026, with the preliminary examination scheduled for 27.09.2026.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
One objective paper of 200 questions (General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability), qualifying only
- 2
Main Written Examination
Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test (qualifying) and descriptive General Studies Papers II, III and IV
- 3
Interview
Interview of 100 marks; ranking on Papers II to IV plus interview (850 marks)
General Studies (Degree standard)Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC standard)Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC standard)General Studies IGeneral Studies IIGeneral Studies III
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | One objective paper, qualifying: A. General Studies (Degree standard) 175 questions and B. Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC standard) 25 questions; 200 questions, 300 marks; minimum qualifying marks 90 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs) or 120 (others). The 2025 question booklet states a duration of three hours and requires option (E) to be shaded when a candidate does not know the answer.TNPSC Scheme of Examination page (current) and Group I & IA preliminary question booklet of 15.06.2025 · source |
| Main Written Examination | Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC standard, descriptive, qualifying), 100 marks, minimum 40; Papers II, III and IV General Studies I, II and III (Degree standard, descriptive), 250 marks each; interview 100 marks; total for ranking (Papers II-IV and interview) 850 marks; minimum qualifying marks 255 or 340 depending on community.TNPSC Scheme of Examination page (current) · source |
Preparing with TNPSC Group 1 papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, Interview.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download TNPSC Group 1 previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 20 TNPSC Group 1 papers from 2021 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts TNPSC Group 1?
TNPSC Group 1 is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission — official website
- TNPSC Scheme of Examination
- TNPSC Question Papers – Descriptive Type (Group I main examination papers)
- TNPSC Objective Type (Answer Keys) / Previous year question papers
- TNPSC tentative keys page, CCSE-I (Group I and IA) preliminary 15.06.2025
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