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TNPSC Group 1B / 1C Previous Year Question Papers
Combined Civil Services Examination (Group I-B and I-C Services), Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, ChennaiTamil Nadu30 papers · 2011–2026Verified 12 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- TNPSC Group 1B / 1C 20266 papers
- TNPSC Group 1B / 1C 20244 papers
- TNPSC Group 1B / 1C 20235 papers
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About TNPSC Group 1B / 1C
TNPSC recruits Assistant Commissioners of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Administration) Service (Group I-B) and District Educational Officers of the School Educational Service (Group I-C) through this examination; earlier cycles were notified separately for each post. There is a common objective preliminary examination, then a main written examination (Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies and a post-specific paper) and an interview.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Objective preliminary examination
- 2
Main Written Examination
Main written examination
- 3
Interview
Interview and records
- 4
Written Examination
Single written examination used in older cycles
General StudiesAptitude and Mental AbilityTamil Eligibility TestHindu ReligionLawEducation
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Preliminary Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (degree) | 175 | — | — |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC) | 25 | — | — |
| Total | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
- Minimum qualifying: 90 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs), 120 (others)
Notification 05/2024 (Group I-B and I-C) · official source
Main Written Examination
Assistant Commissioner (HR&CE)
| Section | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper II: General Studiesdescriptive | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper III: Hindu Religiondescriptive | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV: Lawdescriptive | 250 | 3 hours |
| Total | 750 |
District Educational Officer
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper II: General Studiesdescriptive | — | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper III: General Studiesdescriptive | — | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV: Educationobjective (CBT) | 200 | 250 | 3 hours |
| Total | 750 |
- Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test: 100 marks, 3 hours, qualifying (40 marks)
- Interview 100 marks; grand total 850
- Minimum qualifying: 225 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs), 300 (others)
Notification 05/2024 (Group I-B and I-C) · official source
Preparing with TNPSC Group 1B / 1C papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, Interview, Written Examination.
- 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 1B / 1C previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 30 TNPSC Group 1B / 1C papers from 2011 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts TNPSC Group 1B / 1C?
TNPSC Group 1B / 1C is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai. 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 12 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai — official website
- TNPSC Answer Keys (tentative and final)
- TNPSC Question Papers (without key)
- TNPSC Descriptive Question Papers
- TNPSC Previous Question Papers
- TNPSC Notification 05/2024, Combined Civil Services Examination (Group I-B and I-C Services)
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