The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially published the TNPSC Annual Planner 2026, covering a wide range of recruitment exams including Group 1, 2, 4, and Technical Services. Access this guide to stay updated on notification release dates and tentative exam schedules for your upcoming government job preparations.
The TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 is now live, detailing the tentative exam calendar for major recruitment drives such as Group I, Group II & IIA, Group IV, and various Combined Civil Services Examinations. Aspiring candidates can now streamline their study strategies by aligning their timelines with these official notification and examination dates.
TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 Out
By releasing the 2026 Annual Planner, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission provides a comprehensive roadmap for all upcoming state-level government examinations. This essential document serves as a strategic guide for candidates, detailing notification cycles, application windows, and projected test dates for an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 vacancies across various departments.
| SNo. | Name of the Posts / Examinations | Date of Notification |
| 1. | Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) | 20th May 2026 |
| 2. | Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) | 23rd June 2026 |
| 3. | Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) | 7th July 2026 |
| 4. | Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services) | 11th August 2026 |
| 5. | Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) | 31st August 2026 |
| 6. | Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) | 6th October 2026 |
TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 Exam Dates
Mark your calendars: The Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) is tentatively scheduled for 3rd August 2026, while the Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) is set for 6th September 2026. Please refer to the detailed schedule below for a complete breakdown of all upcoming TNPSC exams.
| Name of Examination | Exam Dates | No. of Days |
| TNPSC CTS (Non-Interview Posts) | 3rd August 2026 | 7 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2026 | 6th September 2026 | 1 |
| TNPSC CTS (Diploma / ITI Level) | 20th September 2026 | 7 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2026 | 25th October 2026 | 1 |
| Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) | 14th November 2026 | 4 |
| TNPSC Group 4 2026 | 20th December 2026 | 1 |
TNPSC Annual Planner 2026
The TNPSC 2026 calendar covers high-demand posts, including Group 1, Group 2 & 2A, Group 4, and Technical Services, providing estimated vacancy counts per notification. While exam dates are subject to minor adjustments based on departmental requirements, the planner offers the most reliable timeline for preparation. View the full TNPSC Annual Calendar 2026 in the provided visual snippet.
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How to Download TNPSC Annual Planner 2026?
With the official TNPSC Annual Exam Planner 2026 now available above, candidates can verify the details directly through the official website by following our step-by-step guide provided below.
- Visit www.tnpsc.gov.in and navigate to “Annual Planner” under the English or Tamil section.
- Click the “Annual Planner – Programme of Examinations – 2026” link on the homepage.
- Download the PDF listing all exams, dates, and tentative vacancies.
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