I am telling you about eligibility criteria required for TNPSC Group I Exam with pattern for your reference:

AGE LIMIT:
For all the posts except the post of Assistant Commissioner (C.T).
Minimum: 21 Years
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.)

For candidates possessing any degree
For all the posts except the post of Assistant Commissioner (C.T).
Minimum: 21 Years
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

Candidates possessing B.L. degree of any University or Institution recognized by the
University Grants Commission.
For all the posts except the post of Assistant Commissioner (C.T).
Minimum: 21 Years
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

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Hold a Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline from recognized University

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.

District Employment Officer
Graduate in Economics/ Education/ Sociology/ Statistics or Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and Experience in Industrial/ Personnel Management/ Labour Welfare.

PATTERN OF TNPSC GROUP I EXAMINATION:
Preliminary Exam:
Subjects:
General Studies-200 items
General Studies – 150 items
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) 50 items

Duration: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 300

Minimum Qualifying Marks:
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BCs and BCMs: 90
Others: 120

Main Exam:
General Studies- Descriptive type – Degree Standard
Paper-I 300 Marks
Paper- II 300 Marks
Paper-III 300 Marks
Interview & Record 120 Marks

Duration: 3 Hours for Each Paper

Minimum Qualifying Marks:
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BCs and BCMs: 306
Others: 408