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TNPSC 2026: Group 1, 2 & 4 Notification and Exam Dates
TNPSC recruits for Tamil Nadu government services through its Group 1 (prelims-mains-interview), Group 2/2A (prelims-mains) and mass-recruitment Group 4 (single written exam) cycles, along with departmental and technical exams announced on its annual planner.
Facts last verified 16 July 2026
TNPSC 2026 (Group 1 live; Group 2 & 4 on the annual planner)
TNPSC exam date 2026
- Group 1 Prelims
- 6 September 2026 (forenoon) (announced)
- Group 2/2A notification
- 11 August 2026 (annual planner, tentative) (expected)
- Group 4 notification
- 6 October 2026 (annual planner, tentative) (expected)
Eligibility summary
- Qualification
- SSLC (10th) for Group 4; degree for Group 1 and Group 2/2A; post-specific qualifications for technical posts
- Age limit
- Varies by group and category — wider windows apply for reserved categories under Tamil Nadu rules
Process
Selection process
- Group 1 — prelims (objective), mains (descriptive) and interview.
- Group 2/2A — prelims and mains, with interview only for the interview posts (Group 2).
- Group 4 — a single objective written exam followed by certificate verification and counselling.
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Is Tamil compulsory for TNPSC exams?
Recent TNPSC cycles include a qualifying Tamil language component and Tamil-medium eligibility norms for many posts — check the current notification's language requirements before applying.
What does the TNPSC annual planner cover?
The annual planner on tnpsc.gov.in lists the year's planned notifications and tentative exam months for each group and departmental exam, which individual notifications then confirm.