TNPSC Group 1B / 1C 2026 — Main Written Examination
5 Main Written Examination papers from the 2026 TNPSC Group 1B / 1C 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
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
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-B and I-C – Education (Subject Code 617) (tentative key) Education (Subject Code 617) · 25 Mar 2026 · 33 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-C – P-I- Tamil Eligibility Test P-I- Tamil Eligibility Test · 157 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Written Examination | Tamil | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-C – P-II- General Studies P-II- General Studies · 168 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-C – P-III- General Studies P-III- General Studies · 178 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-C – Paper-IV -Education (Sub.Code:617) Paper-IV -Education (Sub.Code:617) · 25 Mar 2026 · 267 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Written Examination | English | Official Paper |
- TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-B and I-C – Education (Subject Code 617) (tentative key)2026Main Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Education (Subject Code 617) · 33 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-C – P-I- Tamil Eligibility Test2026Main Written ExaminationTamilOfficial Paper
P-I- Tamil Eligibility Test · 157 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-C – P-II- General Studies2026Main Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
P-II- General Studies · 168 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-C – P-III- General Studies2026Main Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
P-III- General Studies · 178 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Group 1B/1C Mains 2026 – Group I-C – Paper-IV -Education (Sub.Code:617)2026Main Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Paper-IV -Education (Sub.Code:617) · 267 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in