TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern

As mentioned above, the TNPSC Group 1 Exam has two written papers, Preliminary, and Mains. Prelims consist of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ’s) whereas Mains examination has descriptive questions. The exam pattern for TNPSC Group 1 is explained below:

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern

You have to opt the best TNPSC coaching center in Chennai to get a rigorous coaching because all the questions asked in Group 1 Prelims are objective type. There are no negative marks for each and every question if you have given wrong answers. The complete paper is of total 300 marks. Each question weighs 1.5 marks.

Subject	Duration of exam	Total marks	Number of Questions
General Studies	3 hours	300	175
Aptitude and Mental Ability			25
Total			200

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern

You will get 3 hours’ time to solve each paper. Each paper has descriptive questions. The number of questions asked may vary in each chapter to test the candidate’s knowledge across several domains.

As it of descriptive type, the right answers are subjectively marked by the examiners. Candidates are advised to do a rigorous preparation for these papers by taking the help of the best TNPSC coaching center in Chennai as they are based on conceptual questions.

Subject	Total Marks	Duration of Exam
Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test)	100	3 hours
Paper II	250	3 hours
Paper III	250	3 hours
Paper IV	250	3 hours

TNPSC Group 1 Interview

An Oral Test/Interview that carries 100 marks is conducted by a TNPSC board for assessing the candidate’s suitability to a career in administration. You can get an expert guidance for this by choosing the best TNPSC coaching center in Chennai so that you can gain confidence and crack the interview at ease.

Group 1 List of Services

Deputy Collector
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-1)
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
Assistant Director of Rural Development
District Employment Officer