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| நிகழ்வு (Notification) | தேதி | நேரம் |
| அறிவிப்பு வெளியான தேதி | 01.04.2025 | – |
| ஆன்லைன் விண்ணப்பிக்க கடைசி நாள் | 30.04.2025 | 11.59 PM |
| விண்ணப்ப திருத்த காலம் | 05.05.2025 – 07.05.2025 | 12.01 AM – 11.59 PM |
| முதற்கட்டத் தேர்வு (Prelims) தேதி | 15.06.2025 | 09.30 AM – 12.30 PM |
| முதன்மைத் தேர்வு (Mains) தேதி | முதற்கட்டத் தேர்வு முடிவுகளின் போது அறிவிக்கப்படும் | – |
Post and Vacancies (பதவி மற்றும் காலியிடங்கள்)

| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Name of the Service | Number of Vacancies* | Level of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector | 1001 | Tamil Nadu Civil Service | 28 | Level 22 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category – 1) | 1002 | Tamil Nadu Police Service | 07 | Level 22 |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 1003 | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service | 19 | Level 22 |
| 4 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 1006 | Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service | 07 | Level 22 |
| 5 | District Employment Officer | 1007 | Tamil Nadu General Service | 03 | Level 22 |
| 6 | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 1946 | Tamil Nadu Labour Service | 06 | Level 22 |
| Total | 70 |

Selection Process
The Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) comprises three successive stages: ஒன்றிணைந்த குடிமைப் பணிகள் தேர்வு – I (முதல் நிலை பணிகள்) மூன்று கட்டங்களை கொண்டது:
(i) Preliminary Examination
(ii) Main Examination
(iii) Interview
Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Standard | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Method Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Degree | 175 | 300 | 3 hours | SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs – 90 Others – 120 | OMR Objective |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | – | 200 | 300 | 3 hours | – | – |
Main Examination and Interview
| Paper | Subject | Standard | Maximum Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 3 hours | SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs – 40 Others – 40 | Descriptive |
| Paper II | General Studies I | Degree | 250 | 3 hours | SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs – 225 Others – 300 | Descriptive |
| Paper III | General Studies II | Degree | 250 | 3 hours | – | Descriptive |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | Degree | 250 | 3 hours | – | Descriptive |
| – | Interview | – | 100 | – | – | – |
| Total (Main Exam + Interview) | – | – | 850 | – | – | – |
Syllabus
Prelims : https://tnpsc.gov.in/static_pdf/syllabus/497_group%201%20preliminary%20syllabus.pdf
Mains: https://tnpsc.gov.in/static_pdf/syllabus/498_group%201%20mains%20syllabus.pdf
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
The candidates should have completed the minimum age of 21 years for all posts. The category wise
maximum age limit and age concession details see in notification
Educational Qualification
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector | 1001 | Degree from a recognized University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or declared under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1) | 1002 | 1. Degree from a recognized University. 2. Preference given to candidates with National Awards for Physical Efficiency. |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 1003 | 1. Degree from a recognized University. 2. Preference given to candidates in the following order: (a) First Preference: Candidates with B.Com + B.L. degree + Diploma in Taxation Laws. (b) Second Preference: Candidates with B.Com + B.L. degree. |
| 4 | Assistant Director of Rural Development | 1006 | Degree from a recognized University. |
| 5 | District Employment Officer | 1007 | Degree from a recognized University. |
| 6 | Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 1946 | Degree from a recognized University. |