TNPSC Group 1B / 1C 2026 — Preliminary Examination
1 Preliminary Examination paper from the 2026 TNPSC Group 1B / 1C examination, conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai. Each paper links to its official source. Preliminary Examination: Objective preliminary examination.
Preliminary Examination pattern
| 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
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 1B/1C Prelims 2026 – Group I-B and I-C – General Studies (Deg Stnd) with Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) (Subject Code 003) (tentative key) General Studies (Deg Stnd) with Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) (Subject Code 003) · 25 Mar 2026 · 3.9 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Preliminary Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- TNPSC Group 1B/1C Prelims 2026 – Group I-B and I-C – General Studies (Deg Stnd) with Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) (Subject Code 003) (tentative key)2026Preliminary ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
General Studies (Deg Stnd) with Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) (Subject Code 003) · 3.9 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in