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TNPSC Group 1 Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services). Practise 32 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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TNPSC Group 1 at a glance

Prelims questions
200
Prelims marks
300
Duration
3 hours
Marking
+1.5 · no negative
ModeOffline (OMR) · available in Tamil and English
FrequencyOnce a year (as notified)
LanguagesTamil & English (bilingual)
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)Last updated 23 July 2026

TNPSC Group 1 full-length mock tests

Attempt 32 full-length TNPSC Group 1 mock tests built on the official 200-question, 300-mark pattern. The first few are free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Mock 01

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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Mock 02

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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Mock 04

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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Mock 08

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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Mock 09

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The first tests in each section are free to try. Get the complete TNPSC Group 1 mock library, every topic test and all available languages for 3 months — a one-time ₹199 / 3 months.

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TNPSC Group 1 topic-wise tests & syllabus

285 topic tests across 10 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the TNPSC Group 1 syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

285 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 10 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Physics & Chemistry — Test 01

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 02

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 03

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 04

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 05

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 06

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 07

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 08

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 09

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 10

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 11

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 12

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 13

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 14

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Physics & Chemistry — Test 15

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TNPSC Group 1 sample questions (Tamil & English)

A few real TNPSC Group 1 questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, shown in Tamil and English — the same bilingual format you get in the test player.

General ScienceSample 1

What is the SI unit of electric current?

  • A.Volt
  • B.Ampere
  • C.Ohm
  • D.Watt

Solution: The ampere (A) is the SI unit of electric current.

தமிழ்

மின்னோட்டத்தின் SI அலகு எது?

  • A. வோல்ட்
  • B. ஆம்பியர்
  • C. ஓம்
  • D. வாட்

மின்னோட்டத்தின் SI அலகு ஆம்பியர் (A) ஆகும்.

Current EventsSample 2

The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is located in:

  • A.New Delhi
  • B.Mumbai
  • C.Chennai
  • D.Kolkata

Solution: The RBI is headquartered in Mumbai.

தமிழ்

இந்திய ரிசர்வ் வங்கியின் தலைமையகம் எங்கே அமைந்துள்ளது?

  • A. புது தில்லி
  • B. மும்பை
  • C. சென்னை
  • D. கொல்கத்தா

இந்திய ரிசர்வ் வங்கியின் தலைமையகம் மும்பையில் உள்ளது.

GeographySample 3

Which is the longest river in India?

  • A.Ganga
  • B.Godavari
  • C.Yamuna
  • D.Krishna

Solution: The Ganga is the longest river flowing within India.

தமிழ்

இந்தியாவின் மிக நீளமான நதி எது?

  • A. கங்கை
  • B. கோதாவரி
  • C. யமுனை
  • D. கிருஷ்ணா

இந்தியாவில் பாயும் மிக நீளமான நதி கங்கை ஆகும்.

History & Culture of IndiaSample 4

The Indus Valley Civilisation is also known as the:

  • A.Vedic Civilisation
  • B.Harappan Civilisation
  • C.Mauryan Civilisation
  • D.Gupta Civilisation

Solution: The Indus Valley Civilisation is also called the Harappan Civilisation, after Harappa.

தமிழ்

சிந்து சமவெளி நாகரிகம் வேறு எந்தப் பெயரால் அறியப்படுகிறது?

  • A. வேத நாகரிகம்
  • B. ஹரப்பா நாகரிகம்
  • C. மௌரிய நாகரிகம்
  • D. குப்த நாகரிகம்

ஹரப்பா என்ற இடத்தின் பெயரால் சிந்து சமவெளி நாகரிகம் ஹரப்பா நாகரிகம் என்றும் அழைக்கப்படுகிறது.

Indian PolitySample 5

Which Article of the Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?

  • A.Article 14
  • B.Article 19
  • C.Article 21
  • D.Article 32

Solution: Article 14 guarantees equality before the law.

தமிழ்

அரசியலமைப்பின் எந்தச் சட்டப்பிரிவு சமத்துவ உரிமையை உறுதி செய்கிறது?

  • A. பிரிவு 14
  • B. பிரிவு 19
  • C. பிரிவு 21
  • D. பிரிவு 32

பிரிவு 14 சட்டத்தின் முன் சமத்துவத்தை உறுதி செய்கிறது.

Indian EconomySample 6

Which body regulates monetary policy in India?

  • A.SEBI
  • B.Reserve Bank of India
  • C.NITI Aayog
  • D.Finance Commission

Solution: The Reserve Bank of India regulates monetary policy in the country.

தமிழ்

இந்தியாவில் பணவியல் கொள்கையை ஒழுங்குபடுத்தும் அமைப்பு எது?

  • A. செபி
  • B. இந்திய ரிசர்வ் வங்கி
  • C. நிதி ஆயோக்
  • D. நிதி ஆணையம்

இந்திய ரிசர்வ் வங்கி நாட்டின் பணவியல் கொள்கையை ஒழுங்குபடுத்துகிறது.

About the TNPSC Group 1 exam

Recruitment to Tamil Nadu's top Group I posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Assistant Commissioner.

What is TNPSC Group 1?

TNPSC Group 1 — formally the Combined Civil Services Examination-I — is the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission's flagship examination for the state's most senior directly-recruited administrative posts. It is the state-level equivalent of the UPSC Civil Services Examination and is among the most competitive exams in Tamil Nadu.

The selection runs in three stages: a Preliminary examination (objective, for screening), a Main examination (descriptive, which decides the merit) and an oral test (interview). The exam is conducted in both Tamil and English, so a candidate may read the questions and write the answers in whichever official language they are more comfortable with.

Why the post you get depends on your rank

Clearing TNPSC Group 1 leads to posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) and District Registrar — roles that carry real authority in the administration of the state. The specific post you are allotted depends on your final merit rank and the preferences you submit.

Because the Preliminary is only a gateway and the Mains and interview decide the rank, a strong all-round preparation matters: you need enough in the Prelims to qualify comfortably, and then the depth and writing skill to convert that into a high Mains score. Practising bilingual, exam-accurate mock tests is the most reliable way to build both the speed for the Prelims and the command of Tamil Nadu-specific material that sets Group 1 apart.

TNPSC Group 1 eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the TNPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Educational qualification
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Age limit
Generally 21–32 years for the Preliminary exam; upper age relaxations apply for SC/ST/MBC/BC, ex-servicemen and other categories as per TNPSC rules.
Knowledge of Tamil
Candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil; the Mains includes a qualifying Tamil Eligibility Test (Paper I).
Number of attempts
There is no fixed cap on attempts, subject to the upper age limit for your category.
Nationality
Indian citizens who meet the residence and other conditions are eligible.
Physical standards
Certain posts (e.g. Deputy Superintendent of Police) carry additional physical and medical standards.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Studies (Degree standard)History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Current Events, TN-specific150225
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test5075
Total200300

The Preliminary paper has 200 questions, each carrying 1.5 marks for a total of 300 marks, with NO negative marking — so you should attempt every question. The paper is offered in both Tamil and English, and you may answer in either language.

Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

How to prepare for TNPSC Group 1

A proven, focused TNPSC Group 1 preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.

  1. 1

    Master the Tamil Nadu-specific units

    History, culture, socio-political movements and development administration of Tamil Nadu carry a large, exam-defining share of marks. This is where Group 1 differs most from national exams — study the state board Tamil Nadu textbooks thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Build a strong NCERT and state-board base

    Polity, History, Geography, Economy and Science at degree standard rest on solid fundamentals. Combine NCERT with Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi textbooks so you are ready to answer in either language.

  3. 3

    Score heavily in Aptitude & Mental Ability

    A quarter of the Prelims (50 of 200 questions) is aptitude and reasoning. With practice these are the most reliable marks in the paper — drill arithmetic, data interpretation and reasoning until they are quick and automatic.

  4. 4

    Follow current affairs the TNPSC way

    Track national and, especially, Tamil Nadu current events — schemes, appointments, awards and state policy — from a year before the exam, as current events feed both the Prelims and the Mains.

  5. 5

    Practise in your chosen language

    Decide early whether you will attempt in Tamil or English, and practise mocks in that language so the terminology, especially in Polity and Economy, is second nature on exam day.

  6. 6

    Bridge into the Mains early

    Because the Mains decides your rank, begin answer-writing practice alongside your Prelims revision. Aim to qualify the Prelims with a clear margin so you can turn your attention fully to the descriptive papers.

TNPSC Group 1 marks, cut-offs & merit

The Preliminary exam is a screening stage — your marks decide whether you reach the Mains, while the final merit rank is built from the Mains (750) and the oral test (100). The bands below are indicative Prelims zones; the category-wise cut-offs are the marks that recent cycles have needed to clear the Prelims.

TNPSC Group 1 marks vs. rank

Score rangePrelims zoneGuidance
230+ / 300Top zoneVery safe for the Mains
200–229StrongComfortably through the Prelims
180–199Safe (General)Around the General cut-off
160–179BorderlineMay clear for reserved categories
140–159Below cut-offUnlikely to qualify — strengthen basics

Prelims cut-off by category (indicative)

General (UR)Prelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 180 – 190

BCPrelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 175 – 185

MBC / DNCPrelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 170 – 182

SCPrelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 150 – 168

STPrelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 130 – 155

The Preliminary pattern, marking and bilingual format are the official TNPSC Group 1 details. Prelims cut-offs and score zones are indicative, based on recent-cycle trends, and vary each year; the final selection is decided by the Mains and oral test, not the Prelims marks. Always verify current specifics on tnpsc.gov.in.

Group 1 posts you can get through TNPSC

TNPSC Group 1 fills the most senior directly-recruited posts in the Tamil Nadu government. Final allocation depends on your merit rank and post preferences after the Mains and oral test.

PostDepartment / ServiceGroupPay level / Grade
Deputy CollectorTamil Nadu Civil ServiceGroup ILevel 22
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)Tamil Nadu Police ServiceGroup ILevel 22
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)Commercial Taxes Dept.Group ILevel 22
District RegistrarRegistration DepartmentGroup ILevel 22
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative SocietiesCo-operation DepartmentGroup ILevel 21
District Officer / Assistant DirectorVarious state departmentsGroup ILevel 20–21
District Employment OfficerEmployment & TrainingGroup ILevel 20
Divisional Officer (Fire & Rescue)Fire & Rescue ServicesGroup ILevel 20

A representative set of institutes that admit through TNPSC Group 1. Many more posts participate in the counselling process.

TNPSC Group 1 important dates

The typical TNPSC Group 1 timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.

  1. Notification & online application

    As announced by TNPSC on tnpsc.gov.in

  2. Preliminary examination

    As per the TNPSC annual calendar

  3. Prelims result & Mains registration

    A few weeks after the Prelims

  4. Main (written) examination

    Descriptive, three papers over separate days

  5. Oral test (interview)

    For candidates shortlisted after the Mains

  6. Final result & posting

    Merit list published by TNPSC

TNPSC Group 1 — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions TNPSC Group 1 aspirants ask most.

What is the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam pattern?

The Preliminary examination is a single objective paper of 200 questions worth 300 marks (each question carries 1.5 marks), to be completed in 3 hours. It covers General Studies at degree standard (150 questions) and an Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (50 questions). There is no negative marking, and the paper is available in both Tamil and English.

Is TNPSC Group 1 conducted in Tamil and English?

Yes. TNPSC Group 1 is a bilingual examination — the question paper is provided in both Tamil and English, and candidates may read and answer in whichever official language they prefer. The Main examination additionally includes a qualifying Tamil Eligibility Test.

What is the selection process for TNPSC Group 1?

Selection has three stages: a Preliminary examination (objective, used only for screening), a Main examination (descriptive — a qualifying Tamil paper plus three General Studies papers of 250 marks each), and an oral test of 100 marks. The final merit rank is based on the Mains and the oral test; the Prelims marks are not added to the final total.

Which posts are offered under TNPSC Group 1?

Group 1 leads to senior posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), District Registrar and Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies. The specific post you receive depends on your final merit rank and your stated preferences.

What is the eligibility for TNPSC Group 1?

You need a Bachelor's degree in any discipline and must be within the age band for the exam (generally 21–32 years, with relaxations for reserved categories). Adequate knowledge of Tamil is required, and the Mains includes a qualifying Tamil Eligibility Test.

How should I use mock tests to prepare for TNPSC Group 1?

Because the Prelims rewards speed and broad accuracy without negative marking, take full-length bilingual mocks in your chosen language to practise attempting all 200 questions in 3 hours. Use subject and topic tests — especially for the Tamil Nadu-specific units and Aptitude — to build depth, then review each mock to close your weak areas before the next attempt.

Official sources & references

The TNPSC Group 1 pattern, marking, eligibility and dates on this page are verified against Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). Exam details can change each cycle — always confirm current specifics on the official source before you rely on them.

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