Chennai: The TNPSC Group I exam is one of the most popular recruitment exams conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The exam authority has released the TNPSC Group 1 recruitment 2024 notification to fill a total of 90 vacancies. The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam was conducted on July 13, and the results have been declared on the official portal at tnpsc.gov.in. The details for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains exam were also announced along with the release of the prelims results.
The Commission will be conducting the TNPSC Group 1 Mains exam from December 10 to 13, 2024. The sources suggest that the TNPSC Group 1 Mains hall ticket 2024 will be released in the last week of November. Candidates who have been shortlisted are advised to address all their queries regarding the Mains exam by familiarising themselves with the Group 1 Mains exam pattern and selection process. Let’s explore the TNPSC Group 1 Mains exam pattern besides the selection process.
TNPSC Group 1 selection process
The TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group-I Services) consists of two stages: Prelims and Mains. The Prelims exam serves as a screening test to manage competition. Candidates shortlisted for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains exam will not exceed a 1:20 ratio. The Group 1 Mains exam includes a descriptive-type written examination followed by an interview. The final merit list will be determined based on the performance in both the written exam and the interview during the Mains stage.
TNPSC Group 1 exam pattern
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum marks |
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) | 3 hours | 100 |
| Paper II | General Studies (Degree Standard) | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper III | General Studies (Degree Standard) | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies (Degree Standard) | 3 hours | 250 |
| Total | 850 |
Candidates must obtain at least 340 marks in total for papers 2, 3 and 4. For candidates belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs, 255 marks are required. The minimum qualifying marks for paper 1 (Tamil Eligibility Test) is 40 marks out of 100 for all categories. Candidates who stand above the cut-off marks prepared by the Commission will be eligible to appear for the interview. The TNPSC Group 1 Interview will carry 100 marks.
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