TNPSC Group 1 2025 Exam: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is conducting the Group 1 Preliminary Examination 2025 today, June 15, 2025. The exam is held for recruitment to various prestigious Group 1 services posts in Tamil Nadu, including Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner, and others. The TNPSC released the Group 1 hall ticket on June 5, 2025. Candidates appearing for the exam must carry a printed copy of the admit card and valid photo ID to their respective exam centres.
The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims is the first stage of the selection process, followed by the Mains and Interview. This article outlines the key exam day guidelines, shift timings, and other essential information for the TNPSC Group 1 2025 examination.
TNPSC Group 1 2025: Key Dates
Candidates must be aware of the important dates related to the TNPSC Group 1 exam:
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | April 01, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | April 30, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | June 5, 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | June 15, 2025 |
| Mains Exam (Tentative) | September 2025 |
TNPSC Group 1 2025: Exam Schedule & Shift Timings
The TNPSC is going to conduct the Group 1 exam across all the districts of Tamil Nadu in a single shift. The candidates can download their admit cards to know the details of their exam centres. Here we have given the exam timings.
| Shift | Paper | Exam Timings |
| Single | General Studies Paper (Objective) | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
TNPSC Group 1 2025: Reporting Time
Candidates must check their admit cards for their exact reporting time and exam centre address. It is advised to reach the venue at least 60 minutes before the exam begins to complete necessary formalities smoothly.
| Shift | Reporting Time |
| Single | As per admit card |
About TNPSC Group 1 Examination
The TNPSC Group 1 Exam is a competitive recruitment examination for Group 1 services under the Tamil Nadu State Government. The posts include:
- Deputy Collector
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
- Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies
- District Employment Officer
- District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)
Also Check:
TNPSC Job List fro Group 1, 2, 3, and 4
TNPSC Group 1 Important Questions
TNPSC Group 1 2025: Selection Process
The selection process for TNPSC Group 1 2025 consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Exam – Objective-type, screening test.
- Mains Exam – Descriptive written exam.
- Interview – Oral test assessing personality and aptitude.
Final selection is based on the total marks obtained in the Mains and Interview. The Prelims is a qualifying stage.
TNPSC Group 1 2025: Exam Pattern
Below is the exam pattern for the TNPSC Group 1 2025 exam:
| Exam Stage | Paper | Marks | Duration |
| Preliminary | General Studies (Objective) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Mains | Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test - Qualifying) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II (General Studies - Descriptive) | 250 | 3 Hours | |
| Paper III (General Studies - Descriptive) | 250 | 3 Hours | |
| Paper IV (General Studies - Descriptive) | 250 | 3 Hours | |
| Interview | Personality Test | 100 | |
| Total | 1150 |
