[Deputy Collector] Degree from any University recognized by UGC., [Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)] Degree from any University recognized by UGC. Candidates possessing B.L. Degree are also eligible., [Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies] Degree from any University recognized by UGC., [District Registrar] Degree from any University recognized by UGC., [Assistant Commissioner of Labour] Degree from any University recognized by UGC., Candidates appearing for the final year degree examination are also eligible to apply for Preliminary Examination subject to producing proof of passing before Main Examination., Educational qualification must have been obtained on or before the date of notification.
Salary
Level 22 Pay Matrix (Post-wise as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules)
Vacancies
26
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (Government of Tamil Nadu) has released the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) 2026 Notification for 26 vacancies including Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, District Registrar, Assistant Commissioner of Labour posts. Interested candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying online from 30/06/2026 to 29/07/2026 through the official website.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) 2026 – Overview
Organization
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Department
Government of Tamil Nadu
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Post Name
Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, District Registrar, Assistant Commissioner of Labour
Total Vacancies
26 Posts
Job Location
Tamil Nadu
Salary / Pay Scale
Level 22 Pay Matrix (Post-wise as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules)
[Deputy Collector] Degree from any University recognized by UGC.
[Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)] Degree from any University recognized by UGC. Candidates possessing B.L. Degree are also eligible.
[Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies] Degree from any University recognized by UGC.
[District Registrar] Degree from any University recognized by UGC.
[Assistant Commissioner of Labour] Degree from any University recognized by UGC.
Candidates appearing for the final year degree examination are also eligible to apply for Preliminary Examination subject to producing proof of passing before Main Examination.
Educational qualification must have been obtained on or before the date of notification.
Age Limit
Post Name
Age Limit
Deputy Collector
21 to 40 Years
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
21 to 40 Years
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
21 to 40 Years
District Registrar
21 to 40 Years
Assistant Commissioner of Labour
21 to 40 Years
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit:
Others: Maximum 34/35 years depending on post.
BC/MBC/DC/SC/SCA/ST: Maximum 39/40 years depending on post.
PwBD: Age concession as per TNPSC rules.
Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules.
Destitute Widow: As per TNPSC notification.
Pay Scale
Post Name
Pay Scale / Salary
Deputy Collector
Level 22 Pay Matrix (Post-wise as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules)
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
Level 22 Pay Matrix (Post-wise as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules)
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
Level 22 Pay Matrix (Post-wise as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules)
District Registrar
Level 22 Pay Matrix (Post-wise as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules)
Assistant Commissioner of Labour
Level 22 Pay Matrix (Post-wise as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules)
Method of Selection
1Preliminary Examination
2Main Written Examination
3Interview
4Counselling
5Certificate Verification
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC
₹250/-
Women
₹250/-
SC / ST / PwD
No Fee
Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application
How to Apply
Visit the official TNPSC website at https://www.tnpscexams.in.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
Login using your Registration ID and Password.
Select Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) 2026.
Fill in all personal, educational and communication details correctly.
Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the examination fee through the available online payment gateway.
Verify every detail carefully before final submission.
Submit the online application.
Download and print the submitted application for future reference.
Examination Process
Stage I – Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Stage II – Main Written Examination
Stage III – Interview
Final Selection based on Main Examination marks and Interview following the rule of reservation.
Additional Information
Documents Required
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Scanned Signature
SSLC / 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
HSC Certificate (if applicable)
Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate
Consolidated Mark Sheets
Community Certificate (SC / SCA / ST / BC / BCM / MBC / DNC)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
Destitute Widow Certificate (if applicable)
PSTM Certificate (if claiming reservation)
Equivalent Qualification Government Order (if applicable)
No Objection Certificate for Government Employees wherever applicable
Valid Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence as Photo Identity Proof
Important Instructions
Applications are accepted only through online mode.
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions on the date of notification.
Application correction facility is available only during the notified correction window.
Electronic gadgets are prohibited inside the examination hall.
Admission to every stage of recruitment is purely provisional until document verification.
Q. What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group I Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting the online application is 29 July 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q. How many vacancies are announced in TNPSC Group I Notification 2026?
A total of 26 vacancies have been announced under various Group I Services.
Q. What is the minimum educational qualification?
Candidates must possess a Degree from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission. Certain posts have additional qualification requirements as specified in the notification.
Q. What is the minimum age required?
Candidates should have completed 21 years of age as on 01 July 2026.
Q. What is the selection process?
The selection process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, Interview, Counselling and Certificate Verification.
Q. When will the Preliminary Examination be held?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled on 06 September 2026 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Q. Is there an application correction window?
Yes. Candidates can edit their submitted applications from 02 August 2026 to 04 August 2026.