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TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2025: Age Limit & Qualification

Last Updated on Jun 09, 2025

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Aspiring candidates should ensure they fulfill the TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility before applying for the various Group 1 posts. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has determined the TNPSC Group 1 age limit for all candidates. A candidate should be well aware of the various TNPSC Eligibility such as educational qualification and age limit before filling in the application form to TNPSC Group 1 apply online

TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2025

For TNPSC Group 1 eligibility in 2025, candidates must be aged between 21 to 34 years for Assistant Commissioner positions, while it is 32 years for the District Education Officer role. They should hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline, with preference given to those with additional qualifications. Only Indian nationals and residents of Tamil Nadu are eligible. 

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TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit

Below is the detailed age limit eligibility as specified in the official notification -

S.L No.

Post

Maximum Age

1

Assistant Commissioner

34 years

2

District Educational Officer

i) For Open Market Candidates

32 years

ii) For Teachers employed in recognized aided

Secondary Schools and Higher Secondary Schools

42 years

TNPSC Group 1 Age Relaxation

There is some relaxation in the maximum age limit of the TNPSC Group 1 exam, given to people with special cases. The details are given below:

S.L No.

Post

BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, MBCs/DCs, SCs,

SC(A)s, STs, and Destitute Widows of all

Communities

1

Assistant Commissioner

39 years

2

District Educational Officer

 

No maximum age limit

i) For Open Market Candidates

ii) For Teachers employed in recognized aided

Secondary Schools and Higher Secondary Schools

Check the complete TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern!

TNPSC Group 1 Educational Qualifications

To be eligible for TNPSC Group 1 posts, candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognized university in India. The degree should be from a university incorporated by a Central or State Act, an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament, or a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. Below is the educational qualification requirement for TNPSC Group 1 posts:

Post Educational Qualification
All TNPSC Group 1 Posts Graduate degree from a recognized university as per UGC Act 1956

TNPSC Group 1 Proficiency in Tamil

Candidates should possess adequate knowledge of Tamil on the date of this Notification. The candidate shall be deemed to possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil if, he/she has passed the SSLC examination or its equivalent examination / HSC / Degree, etc., with Tamil as one of the languages or studied the High School Course in Tamil medium.

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Latest TNPSC Group 1 Updates

Last updated on Jun 9, 2025

-> TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2025 has been released at tnpsc.gov.in.

-> TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025 has been released for 72 vacancies on its official website on 1 April 2025.

-> TNPSC Group 1 apply online for 2025 from 1 April to 30 April 2025. And candidates can download their hall ticket in the 1st week of June 2025.

-> TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam date has been announced. The exam is going to be conducted on 15 June 2025. 

->  The Selection of the candidates is based on their performance in the prelims, mains, and interviews. 

-> The candidates must buckle up and give their preparation a boost by practicing TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Papers.

TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2025 FAQs

The minimum TNPSC Group 1 age limit of the Assistant Commissioner is 21 years.

You can download the pdf link for TNPSC Group 1 age limit and educational qualification from the official website of TNPSC or stay updated with the Testbook app.

All the relevant documents will be verified after a candidate is qualified in the interview. Candidates should provide their Birth Certificate or Board Exam admit card to prove whether they are eligible according to the TNPSC Group 1 Age limit.

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