Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts examination for recruitment of various vacancies in Group 1 Services.

TNPSC Group 1 eligibility-

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category – I)

A Degree or Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science
and also to those who possess National Awards for Physical
Efficiency.

Assistant Commissioner (C.T.)

First Preference _ A Degree both in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws.

Second Preference _ A Degree both in Commerce and Law.

Third Preference _ A Degree either in Commerce or Law together with a Diploma in Taxation laws

Fourth Preference _ A Degree either in Commerce or Law.

Age limit-

For all the posts except the post of Assistant Commissioner (C.T)-

Minimum Age - 21 Years

Maximum Age-

SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s, BCM’s and DW’s of all castes - 35 Years

“Others” i.e., candidates not belonging to SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s and BCM’s 30 Years

Assistant Commissioner (C.T.)

(i) For candidates possessing any degree-

Minimum Age - 21 Years

Maximum Age-

SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s, BCM’s and DW’s of all castes - 35 Years

“Others” i.e., candidates not belonging to SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s and BCM’s 30 Years

(ii) For candidates possessing B.L. degree of any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.

Minimum Age - 21 Years

Maximum Age-

SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s, BCM’s and DW’s of all castes - 36 Years

“Others” i.e., candidates not belonging to SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s and BCM’s 31 Years

Physical Qualification-

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) -

i. For Men:

Candidates must be not less than 165 cms in Height and not less than 86 cms round the chest on full inspiration

Must have a chest expansion of not less than 5 cms on full inspiration

ii. For Women:

Candidates must be not less than 155 cms in Height.
The Chest measurement will not apply to them.