TNPSC Group 1 2026 Notification: Exam Date, Eligibility & Latest Updates

• Candidates must have completed a degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational institutions

• Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities
• Preference shall be given to candidates who possess National awards for physical efficiency

• Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities or Board
• 1st preference- A degree both in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws
• 2nd preference- A degree both in Commerce and Law
• 3rd preference- A degree either in Commerce or Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws
• 4th preference- A degree either in Commerce or Law

• Candidates must possess a degree from any of the Universities or Board

Priority and weightage will be given to candidates meeting specific preferential requirements as outlined in the official notification.

• Post Graduate Degree in Rural Services of the Gandhigram Rural Institute
• Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension
• Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology

• Degree from any of the Universities or Board
• Preference shall be given to graduates in Economics, Education, Sociology, Statistics, Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and experience in industrial or personnel management or labour welfare

• Degree from any of the Universities or Board
• Preference shall be given to freedom fighters and members of their families

For Men: Minimum height of 165 cm and a minimum chest measurement of 86 cm on full inspiration, with at least 5 cm of chest expansion. 

For Women: Minimum height of 155 cm. Chest measurement requirements do not apply.

1. Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future.
2. Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws – Mechanics – Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications
3. Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
4. Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health, and Hygiene, Human diseases
5. Environment and Ecology

1. History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in the news – Sports – Books and authors.
2. Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
3. Geography – Geographical landmarks
4. Economics – Current socio-economic issues
5. Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology

1. Location – Physical features -Monsoon, rainfall, weather, and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, minerals, and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern.
2. Transport – Communication.
3. Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups, and major tribes.
4. Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.

1. Indus valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian history.
2. Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
3. Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom.
4. India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.

1. Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State, and Union Territory.
2. Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
3. Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj.
4. Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships.
5. Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of law.
6. Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information     Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.

1. Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
2. Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
3. Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programs – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, poverty.

1. National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji,
2. Subash Chandra Bose and others.
3. Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.
4. Communalism and partition.

The syllabus covers the History of Tamil Society, archaeological discoveries in the region, and the evolution of Tamil literature from the Sangam era to modern times.

Thirukkural :

(a) Significance as secular literature.
(b) Relevance to everyday life.
(c) Impact on humanity.
(d) Universal values including equality and humanism.
(e) Socio-politico-economic relevance.
(f) Philosophical depth.

1. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in the freedom struggle.
2. Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna

1. Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
2. Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.
3. Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic development.
4. Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
5. Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
6. Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
7. e-governance in Tamil Nadu.

1. Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
2. Ratio and Proportion.
3. Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
4. Logical Reasoning – Puzzles-Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha-numeric Reasoning – Number Series.