TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026: Check Post-Wise Vacancy Details and Official Notification Out

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced the revised vacancy distribution for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) 2026. The recruitment was initially notified for 26 vacancies under Notification No. 05/2026, released on June 23, 2026.

Later, the commission issued Addendum 5B/2026 on August 13, 2026, increasing the total number of vacancies by 20. Consequently, the revised TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026 stands at 46 posts across seven administrative positions.

Candidates looking for the TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026 post-wise details can check the complete distribution below. The preliminary examination has already been conducted, and the commission has also published the tentative answer key.

TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026: Overview

Candidates can check the important details of the TNPSC Group 1 recruitment 2026 in the table below.

TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details

TNPSC has announced 46 vacancies across seven posts under Group I Services. Deputy Collector has the highest individual post allocation, with 12 vacancies, followed by Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), with 10 vacancies.

The revised post-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.

The vacancy figures reflect the revised distribution following Addendum 5B/2026. Candidates should refer to the official addendum for the applicable post-wise conditions and vacancy details.

TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy Increased from 26 to 46

The TNPSC Group 1 recruitment initially announced 26 vacancies through Notification No. 05/2026. However, the commission subsequently increased the vacancy count by 20 through Addendum 5B/2026, dated August 13, 2026.

The revision introduced additional vacancies for Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Assistant Director of Rural Development and District Employment Officer.

Candidates should use the revised vacancy figure of 46 rather than the original figure of 26 when checking the current recruitment details.

TNPSC Group 1 Important Dates 2026

The commission has completed the application process and preliminary examination for TNPSC Group 1 2026. Candidates can refer to the following table for the important recruitment dates and current status.

Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination can also check the TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2026 update for examination-related information.

TNPSC Group 1 Official Notification 2026: Where to Download?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission published the Group 1 recruitment notification under Notification No. 05/2026 on its official website. The revised vacancy distribution was subsequently issued through Addendum 5B/2026.

Candidates can access the official recruitment documents through the TNPSC website.

To find the relevant document, candidates should:

1. Visit the official TNPSC website.

2. Open the Notifications or Recruitment section.

3. Search for Notification No. 05/2026.

4. Open the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) notification.

5. Check the subsequent Addendum 5B/2026 for the revised vacancies.

6. Download and save the relevant official PDF for reference.

Candidates should read both the original notification and the subsequent addendum because the revised vacancy, TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026: Revised 846 Post and Post-Wise Details

TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026

The TNPSC Group 1 selection process consists of three major stages. Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to progress through the recruitment process.

The selection stages are:

1. Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening examination used to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.

2. Main Examination: A descriptive examination for candidates shortlisted from the preliminary stage.

3. Interview: Candidates qualifying in the Main Examination are called for the interview stage as prescribed by TNPSC.

The preliminary examination has already been conducted on September 27, 2026. Candidates should now follow the commission's announcements regarding the result and subsequent selection stages.

Candidates interested in other Tamil Nadu government recruitment examinations can also read about the TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Recruitment 2026 and its revised vacancy details.

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026: Latest Status

TNPSC released the tentative answer key for the Group 1 Preliminary Examination on October 6, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination could compare their responses with the provisional answers published by the commission.

The answer key challenge facility was available through the prescribed online process. The objection deadline was October 13, 2026.

Candidates can read the detailed TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 update for information about the provisional answer key, objection procedure and subsequent evaluation process.

The preliminary result is a separate recruitment update. Candidates should check the official TNPSC website for the result announcement and Main Examination schedule.