StateTamil NaduChecked 14 Jul 2026

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) 2026 – Deputy Collector & Other Posts Recruitment 2026

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) 2026 for 26 posts including Deputy Collector, District Registrar, Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), and Assistant Commissioner of Labour. TNPSC Group I is Tamil Nadu's premier state civil services exam, leading to gazetted administrative officer roles across the state.

Official NotificationApply Online (Official Site)TNPSC Website

Recruitment Summary

Organization
TNPSC
Post Name
Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) 2026 – Deputy Collector & Other Posts
Total Vacancies
26
Qualification
A Degree from any University recognised by the Central/State Government or UGC. Final-year candidates may apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of degree completion before the Main Examination.
Last Date
29-07-2026
Location
Tamil Nadu
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years, maximum 34 years (General category) as on 01-07-2026. Higher upper age limit for SC/ST/BC/MBC/PwBD candidates as per Tamil Nadu Government rules — verify exact relaxed limit in the official notification.
Salary / Pay
Tamil Nadu Government Revised Scale of Pay applicable to Group I gazetted posts (post-wise pay level) plus DA, HRA and other state government allowances. Exact pay level differs by post — refer to the official notification for post-wise figures.
Application Fee
One-Time Registration (OTR): Rs. 150 (valid 5 years). Preliminary Examination fee: Rs. 100. Main Examination fee: Rs. 200. Fee concessions applicable for eligible reserved categories as per TNPSC norms.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Deputy Collector12
District Registrar8
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies3
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)2
Assistant Commissioner of Labour1

Selection Process

  1. 1Preliminary Examination (Objective) – qualifying only
  2. 2Main Examination (Written, Descriptive)
  3. 3Oral Test / Interview
  4. 4Certificate Verification
  5. 5Medical Examination

How to Apply

  1. 1.Visit the TNPSC application portal and complete/log in to One-Time Registration (OTR).
  2. 2.Select the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I) 2026 application.
  3. 3.Fill educational, personal, and category details; upload required documents.
  4. 4.Pay the applicable fee online and submit before 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM).

Important Notes

  • Group I is a five-stage selection (Prelims, Mains, Oral Test, Certificate Verification, Medical) — Prelims is qualifying only and does not count toward final merit.
  • Verify exact age relaxation, pay level, and post-wise eligibility from the official TNPSC notification before applying.