The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has not yet declared the Group 1 Prelims Result 2026. The preliminary exam for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) under Notification No. 05/2026 was held on 27 September 2026, and as of 3 November 2026 the commission’s results page does not show a result for it. When it comes, the result will be a list of register numbers of candidates admitted to the Main Written Examination, posted on tnpsc.gov.in.
- Exam: Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services), Notification No. 05/2026 dated 23 June 2026
- Prelims held on: 27 September 2026 (forenoon), in 38 district centres
- Result status: not declared as of 3 November 2026
- Cut-off: not published yet
- Where to check: tnpsc.gov.in, Results section
TNPSC Group 1 2026: Exam Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification No. 05/2026 issued | 23 June 2026 |
| Online application window | 30 June to 29 July 2026 |
| Original prelims date | 6 September 2026 |
| Postponement announced (press release 83/2026) | 16 July 2026 |
| Hall ticket release announced (press release 111/2026) | 17 September 2026 |
| Preliminary exam held | 27 September 2026, forenoon |
| Prelims result | Not declared yet |
| Main written exam | Dates to be announced |
The commission moved the prelims from 6 September to 27 September 2026 through a press release dated 16 July 2026. Reports at the time of the notification put the number of vacancies at 26; the official notification on the TNPSC website has the full post-wise break-up.
When Will the TNPSC Group 1 Result 2026 Come Out?
TNPSC has not announced a date. The commission does not usually announce result dates in advance; it posts the result on its website and issues a press release on the same day. Candidates should check the “Results” section of tnpsc.gov.in and the press releases page rather than relying on dates circulating on social media.
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
According to TNPSC’s published scheme of examination, the Group I preliminary exam is a single objective-type paper:
| Part | Questions | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 175 | Degree |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | SSLC |
| Total | 200 questions, 300 marks |
The prelims is a screening test. Its marks are used only to shortlist candidates for the Main Written Examination and are not added to the final score.
TNPSC Group 1 Minimum Qualifying Marks and Cut-Off
Two different numbers matter here. Minimum qualifying marks are the floor set in the scheme of examination. The cut-off is the actual score of the last candidate shortlisted in each category, which is usually higher because only a limited number of candidates are called for the Mains in proportion to the vacancies.
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks (out of 300), as per TNPSC scheme |
|---|---|
| OC (open competition) | 120 |
| All other categories | 90 |
These figures are from the TNPSC scheme of examination published in 2020. Candidates should confirm them against Notification No. 05/2026, which is the final authority for this recruitment. The category-wise cut-off for 2026 will be known only after the commission releases the result or the marks.
What will decide the 2026 cut-off
- The number of vacancies in each category under the notification
- How many candidates actually appeared
- The difficulty level of the 27 September paper
- Communal reservation rules applied by TNPSC
Any “expected cut-off” figure you see online is a guess by coaching institutes, not an official number.
How to Check the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Result
- Go to tnpsc.gov.in.
- Open “Results” from the home page, or go straight to the latest results page.
- Click the entry for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) preliminary exam held on 27.09.2026.
- Open the PDF and search for your register number using Ctrl+F (or “Find in page” on a phone).
- If your number is in the list, you have been provisionally admitted to the Main Written Examination.
- Save the PDF and note any instructions in the accompanying press release.
Marks and Scorecard
The prelims result PDF lists only register numbers. Individual marks are made available separately by the commission later in the process. Watch the press releases page for the announcement, and keep your one-time registration (OTR) login details handy for the tnpscexams.in portal.
What Happens After the Prelims Result
Shortlisted candidates move to the Main Written Examination. Under the TNPSC scheme, the Mains has three descriptive papers of 250 marks each, followed by an interview and record of 100 marks. Dates for the Mains, and any application or document upload required before it, will be announced by TNPSC after the prelims result. Candidates who clear the prelims should start Mains answer-writing practice now rather than waiting for the schedule.
Candidates who are not shortlisted can check the commission’s annual planner on tnpsc.gov.in for the next Group I and Group II notifications.
TNPSC Group 1 Mains: Papers at a Glance
If you expect to clear the prelims, this is what the Mains covers under the TNPSC scheme of examination:
| Paper | Marks | Main areas |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 250 | Modern history of India and Indian culture; social issues in India and Tamil Nadu; general aptitude and mental ability |
| Paper II | 250 | Indian polity and emerging political trends; role of science and technology in India’s development; Tamil society, culture and heritage |
| Paper III | 250 | Geography of India with focus on Tamil Nadu; environment, biodiversity and disaster management; Indian economy |
| Interview and record | 100 | Personality and suitability |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TNPSC Group 1 Result 2026 out?
No. As of 3 November 2026, TNPSC has not declared the result of the Group I preliminary exam held on 27 September 2026.
When was the TNPSC Group 1 prelims 2026 held?
On 27 September 2026, in the forenoon session. It was postponed from 6 September 2026.
How many marks is the TNPSC Group 1 prelims paper?
It is an objective paper of 200 questions carrying 300 marks: 175 questions on General Studies and 25 on Aptitude and Mental Ability.
Are prelims marks counted in the final TNPSC Group 1 merit list?
No. The prelims is a screening test. Final ranking is based on the Main Written Examination and the interview.
Official Links: TNPSC Group 1 Result 2026
| What it is | Official link |
|---|---|
| TNPSC official website | tnpsc.gov.in |
| TNPSC latest results page | Results page |
| TNPSC press releases (result and Mains announcements) | Press releases |
| TNPSC online application and OTR portal | tnpscexams.in |
| TNPSC scheme of examination (Group I pattern and qualifying marks) | Scheme PDF |
