Group 1 and Group 1A full details

 The TNPSC Group 1 and Group 1A exams are prestigious exams conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) to recruit candidates for various administrative and executive positions in the Tamil Nadu state government. These exams are for higher-level posts in the Tamil Nadu government and are highly competitive. Below are the details of both exams:

TNPSC Group 1 Exam

Posts Under Group 1:

Ø  Deputy Collector

Ø  Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)

Ø  Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)

Ø  District Registrar

Ø  Treasury Officer

Ø  Other administrative roles

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
• Age Limit:

Ø  General: 21 to 32 years

Ø  SC/ST, SC (A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM: 21 to 35 years

Ø  Ex-Servicemen: 21 to 53 years

• Nationality: Indian

Exam Structure: The Group 1 Exam consists of three stages:

Ø  Preliminary Examination (Objective type)

Ø  Main Examination (Descriptive type)

Ø  Interview (Oral Test)

Preliminary Examination:

Ø  The TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam is an objective type exam consisting of 2 papers.

§  General Studies: 150 questions (300 marks)

§  Aptitude and Mental Ability: 50 questions (100 marks)

Ø  Duration: 3 hours

Ø  Total Marks: 400

Main Examination:

Ø  This consists of 3 papers.

§  Paper 1: General Studies (Descriptive) - 250 marks

§  Paper 2: General Studies (Descriptive) - 250 marks

§  Paper 3: Tamil or any Indian Language (Descriptive) - 150 marks

Ø  Total Marks for Main Examination: 650 marks

Interview:

• The Interview carries 120 marks.

Total Marks for Group 1 Exam: 1,170 marks (Preliminary + Main + Interview)

TNPSC Group 1A Exam

Posts Under Group 1A: The Group 1A exam is typically for posts within the Tamil Nadu State Government departments, including specific services like:

Ø  Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)

Ø  Revenue Divisional Officer

Ø  District Registrar

Ø  Assistant Director (Finance)

The Group 1A exam often involves different roles with similar or additional specializations compared to Group 1.

Common Eligibility Criteria:

Ø  Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.

Ø  Age Limit: Typically ranges between 21 to 30 years for general candidates, but age relaxations exist for reserved categories.

Ø Application Process:

Ø  Online Registration: Candidates must apply online through the official TNPSC website.

Ø  Application Fee:

• For preliminary exam: Rs. 125
• For Main exam: Rs. 150
• Additional charges apply for reservation category candidates.

Selection Process:

• Candidates need to clear both the Preliminary Exam and Main Exam to be eligible for the interview stage.

Important Notifications:

Ø  Syllabus and Examination Details: Each notification will include specific syllabi and other guidelines.

Ø  Government Orders (G.O.): For updates on age limits, relaxations, and other important changes in eligibility, candidates should refer to the government orders issued by TNPSC.

Important Tips for Preparation:

• General Studies: Focus on current affairs, general science, history, geography, Indian polity, and economics.
• Aptitude and Mental Ability: Practice quantitative reasoning, problem-solving, and data interpretation questions.
• Descriptive Papers: Enhance writing skills and be prepared for current affairs-related questions in the mains.

Contact Information:

Ø  TNPSC Head Office Address: TNPSC Road, V.O.C. Nagar, Park Town, Chennai - 600003.

Ø  Helpline: 1800 419 0958 (Available on working days from 10 AM to 5:45 PM)

Candidates can regularly visit the official TNPSC website for updated notifications and detailed syllabi.

This should give you an overall understanding of the TNPSC Group 1 and Group 1A exams.