{"id":164115,"date":"2024-04-01T18:04:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T12:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=164115"},"modified":"2024-04-01T18:04:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T12:34:08","slug":"tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024, Check Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2024\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_Overview\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_Age_Limit\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility &#8211; 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Knowledge of Tamil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-eligibility-criteria\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_FAQs\" >TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/tamil-nadu-exams\/\">Tamil Nadu Exams<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024, Check Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_2024\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission releases the TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024 through the official notification PDF. Candidates should fulfill all the TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria before applying online for the post. Meeting the required age, education, domicile, physical and language eligibility criteria is essential to avoid application rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As per the notification, the minimum age to apply is 21 years. Applicants must hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline from a recognized institute or university. They must satisfy the domicile requirements of Tamil Nadu state. Meeting the physical standards and possessing proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Tamil are also essential eligibility norms. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All aspirants are advised to thoroughly check if they meet TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria, including age limit, Educational Qualification, Physical Qualification, Nationality, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria_Overview\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Name<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-notification-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TNPSC Group 1 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting Organization<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>Eligibility Criteria<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Frequency<\/td><td>Annual<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit (Minimum)<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Relaxation<\/td><td>Applicable as per the category<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification<\/td><td>Graduation Degree from any recognized University.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nationality<\/td><td>Indian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Experience<\/td><td>No previous experience is required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Job Location<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>tnpsc.gov.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) announces the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 1 exam 2024 in its official notification. Interested candidates must meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-apply-online-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Online for TNPSC Group 1 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibility parameters include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physical Parameters<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Language Proficiency<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are advised to thoroughly check if they satisfy all the eligibility conditions before applying online to avoid rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_Age_Limit\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility &#8211; Age Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 1 exam must fulfill all the criteria required to be eligible for the TNPSC Group 1 exam. The first criteria is age limit. Candidates who fall within the age bracket, only then can apply for the exam. Must check age limit bracket before applying for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit&nbsp;as on 1st July 2024<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Age<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs\/DCs, BC(OBCM)s,&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>BCMs, and&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Destitute Widows&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>of&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>all categories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u201cOthers\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>[i.e., applicants&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>not belonging&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>to SCs,&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>SC(A)s, STs, MBCs\/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs]<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For all the posts [except the post of Assistant Commissioner(Commercial Taxes )]<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><td>39 Years<\/td><td>34 Years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Age<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs\/DCs, BC(OBCM)s,&nbsp;BCMs, and&nbsp;Destitute Widows&nbsp;of&nbsp;all categories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u201cOthers\u201d&nbsp;[i.e., applicants&nbsp;not belonging&nbsp;to SCs,&nbsp;SC(A)s, STs, MBCs\/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs]<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For applicants possessing any degree<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><td>39 Years<\/td><td>34 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For applicants possessing a B.L. degree from any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><td>40 Years<\/td><td>35 Years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Educational_Qualification\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum educational qualification mandated by TNPSC for Group 1 services is a bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline from a recognized university\/institute. Though graduation is the basic eligibility, certain posts may prefer candidates with higher educational qualifications as specified in the official notification. Applicants must carefully check the specific educational criteria for their chosen posts before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification Required<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of the Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Preferential Qualification<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I)<\/td><td>Preference shall be given to candidates who possess National awards for Physical efficiency.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)<\/td><td><strong>First Preference:<\/strong> Degree both in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws.<br><strong>Second Preference:<\/strong> Degree both in Commerce and Law.<br><strong>Third Preference:<\/strong> Degree either in Commerce or Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws.<br><strong>Fourth Preference: <\/strong>Degree either in Commerce or Law.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assistant Director of Rural Development Department<\/td><td>Post-Graduate in Rural Service at the Gandhigram Rural Institute, Madurai District<br>Post Graduate or Diploma in Extension<br>Post Graduate or Diploma in Sociology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>District<br>Employment Office<\/td><td>Graduates in Economics \/ Education \/ Sociology \/ Statistics or Psychology and those with Post Graduate Diplomas in Social Science and Experience in Industrial or Personal Management or Labour Welfare.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Candidates must complete their education in the following sequence: 10th grade, then HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) or Diploma, or equivalent, and finally, an undergraduate (U.G.) degree.<\/li><li>The TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification for these positions requires candidates to have achieved the specified qualifications in the prescribed order of studies.<\/li><li>Those in their final year of undergraduate studies are eligible to apply for the TNPSC Group 1 prelims exam. However, they must furnish proof of passing the degree exam when submitting original documents for the main exam. Their degree results must be declared by that time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Requirement_%E2%80%93_Nationality\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 1 Requirement &#8211; Nationality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian citizenship is an essential eligibility criterion for TNPSC Group 1 exam 2024. <strong>Only candidates who are citizens of India<\/strong> can apply for this state civil services exam. Non-citizens are not eligible to apply for TNPSC Combined Civil Services-I (Group-I Services) posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Physical_Qualification_Required\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 1 Physical Qualification Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical qualification is required for candidates who wish to apply for the post of <strong>Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I)<\/strong> in TNPSC Group 1. All the candidates who wish to apply for this post need to necessarily qualify as per the fitness parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Physical Qualification Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>Height<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Male<\/td><td>165 cm<\/td><td>86 cms <br>(Chest expansion of not less than 5 cms on full inspiration)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female<\/td><td>155 cm<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_Knowledge_of_Tamil\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility &#8211; Knowledge of Tamil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants for the TNPSC Group 1 exam <strong>must possess proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Tamil language<\/strong> as per eligibility norms. Having the requisite language skills in Tamil is a mandatory TNPSC Group 1 qualification criterion that applicants must satisfy before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Requirement:<\/strong>&nbsp;Candidates must possess sufficient knowledge of Tamil at the time of the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Criteria for Sufficient Knowledge:<\/strong>&nbsp;Passed SSLC\/HSC\/Degree exams with Tamil as one of the languages, or Studied High School Course in Tamil medium, or Passed SSLC\/HSC\/Degree exams in Tamil medium, or Passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the TNPSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Document Submission:<\/strong>&nbsp;Candidates must upload\/produce SSLC\/HSC\/Degree\/PG Degree mark sheets or proof of passing the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil when required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Consequences of Failure:<\/strong>&nbsp;Failure to provide necessary documents may necessitate passing the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil within two years from the appointment date. 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Upper age is based on the category and relaxation. Applicants must hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline from a recognized institute or university. They must satisfy the domicile requirements of Tamil Nadu state. Meeting the physical standards and possessing proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Tamil are also essential eligibility norms. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1707738504378\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can Final year student apply for the TNPSC Group 1 exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Those in the final year of their degree can also apply for the TNPSC Group 1 prelims exam. But they must provide proof of passing the degree exam when submitting original documents for the main exam. Their degree results must be declared by then.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1707738505095\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Tamil language compulsory for TNPSC group I exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, candidates must possess proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Tamil language.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1707738505828\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is physical requirement for Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of TNPSC Group 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates who are applying for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in TNPSC Group 1 should fulfill the physical requirement concerning height. <br\/>The\u00a0<strong>male candidates must be not less than 165 cm in Height\u00a0<\/strong>and not less than 86 cm around the chest on full inspiration and must have a chest expansion of not less than 5 cm on full inspiration. On the other hand, the\u00a0<strong>female candidates should not be<\/strong> <strong>less than 155 cm in Height<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1707738506451\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is any experience required for TNPSC Group 1 exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, any prior working experience is not required. 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