TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024: CTS, Group 1,2,3,4 Qualification

Shubhangini Priyadarshi
Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Sep 18, 2024

TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024 is determined by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for age limit and educational qualification every year. The maximum TNPSC age limit 2024 for Groups 1-4 is 30 to 42 years. TNPSC Tamil eligibility test for different types of posts within a single group also varies.

All the tests include a special provision for age relaxation for applicants from the restricted category in TNPSC exam eligibility. Candidates applying for the exams must be Indian citizens. The applicant's command of the Tamil language is required.

In addition, the candidate must have earned the necessary TNPSC educational qualifications from a recognized university.

TNPSC eligibility criteria 2024 covers various characteristics, including age restriction, educational level, and nationality. Before beginning the online application process for any of the Groups, all applicants must ensure that they meet each of these eligibility criteria.

Q. What is TNPSC full form?

Ans. TNPSC stands for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.

TNPSC Group-Wise Eligibility Criteria

Following are the TNPSC group-wise eligibility criteria for 2024.

TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024 TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2024
TNPSC Group 3 Eligibility Criteria 2024 TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2024

TNPSC Post-wise Eligibility Criteria 2024

TNPSC Commission recruits candidates for posts under Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Combined Engineering Services, Assistant System Engineer, Assistant Engineer, District Educational Officer, and Village Administrative Officer.

TNPSC CTS (Combined Technical Services) Educational Qualification and Age Limit

The candidates applying for the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2024 must follow the required qualification details listed below. The qualifications are for the posts of Manager Grade, Senior Officer, Assistant Manager (Legal), Tamil Reporter, Accounts Officer Class-III and others.

  • Manager Grade III- The candidates must have a degree in Law obtained from a recognized University.
  • Senior Officer (Legal): B.L. Degree from a Law College recognized by the University Grants  Commission.

TNPSC CTS Age Limit

  • The upper age limit is 32 years.

Q. Where can I find the list of TNPSC exams and qualifications?

Ans. The details of the TNPSC Group 1, 2, 3, 4 qualifications and their age limit are listed below.

TNPSC Exam Pattern 2024 TNPSC Exam Syllabus 2024

TNPSC Educational Qualification and Age Limit

Candidates can go through the summary for the eligibility criteria and educational qualifications for various groups and exams under TNPSC 2024:

TNPSC Group 1, 2, 3, 4 Age Limit and Qualifications
Exam Name Educational Qualification TNPSC Group Exam Age Limit
TNPSC Group 1 exam Graduate 32 years
TNPSC Group 2 exam Graduate 30 years
TNPSC Group 3 Qualification Graduate 42 years
TNPSC Group 4 exam S.S.L.C. 30 years
TNPSC VAO exam S.S.L.C. 30 Years
TNPSC Combined Engineering Services exam B.E. or B.Tech degree 30 Years
TNPSC Assistant Engineer exam B.E. or B.Tech degree 30 Years
TNPSC District Educational Officer exam Master’s degree, a B.T., or a B.Ed. Degree 48 Years

TNPSC 2024 Group 1 Exam: Age Limit and Educational Qualification

Candidates are advised to go through the TNPSC eligibility criteria for Group 1 exam shared below to ensure they can apply for the examination. The eligibility criteria for TNPSC Group 1 exam are composed of the TNPSC age limit and educational qualification, which differs for each post. 

TNPSC Group 1 Posts are as follows:

  • Deputy Superintendent of Police
  • Deputy Collector
  • Assistant Commissioner 
  • Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies
  • Assistant Director of Rural Development
  • District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)

Age Relaxation for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024

The TNPSC Group 1 age limit 2024 provision for categories SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories for all the above posts is 37 years. However, the Assistant Commissioner's age limit criteria differ from the abovementioned posts. Below you will find all the details regarding the same:

TNPSC 2024 Group 1 Eligibility Criteria - Age Limit
Post Name Age Limit
Deputy Collector 21 - 32
Deputy Superintendent of Police 21 - 32
Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies  21 - 32
Assistant Director of Rural Development 21 - 32
District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)  21 - 32
TNPSC Group 1 Assistant Commissioner Age Limit is as follows
Assistant Commissioner (For a B.L. degree from a UGC-recognized institute) 21 - 33

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Eligibility Criteria- Qualification

TNPSC 2024 Group 1 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Qualification
Post Name Educational Qualification
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police
  • Deputy Collector
  • Assistant Commissioner 
  • Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies
  • Assistant Director of Rural Development
  • District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services)
  • Graduate Degree from a recognized university or equivalent or,
  • The educational institute established by an Act of Parliament or,
  • Deemed University under section 3, UGC Act 1956

TNPSC 2024 Group 1 Physical Qualification

TNPSC 2024 Group 1 Eligibility Criteria - Physical Qualification
Post Name Physical Qualification
Deputy Superintendent of Police  Height for men: not less than 165cmHeight for women: not less than 155cm
District Officer ( Fire and Rescue Service ) Men: Height should not be less than 165cm, and weight has to be around 50kgsWomen: Height should not be less than 155.

TNPSC 2024 Group 2 Exam: Age Limit and Educational Qualification

TNPSC eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 2 exam are the age limit, educational qualification, and Nationality. Below is detailed information regarding the TNPSC 2024 Group 2 Exam eligibility criteria.

TNPSC Group 2 Qualification- Nationality

Candidates are eligible if they meet the below requirements :

  • Citizen of India
  • The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  • Tibetan refugee who came to India before Jan 1, 1962, for permanent residence
  • Indian origin who has migrated from countries like Burma, Vietnam, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire and Ethiopia for permanent residence
  • Candidates under categories 3 or 5, subject to Nepal or Bhutan, should obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

TNPSC 2024 Group 2 Eligibility Criteria - Age Limit

The TNOSC Group 2 age limit 2024 is 18 to 30 years for all posts except for Sub-Registrar Grade 2, Probation Officer, and Junior Employment Officer. The TNPSC exam age limit for these posts is as follows.

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Age Limit
Post Name Age Limit
Sub-Registrar Grade 2 20 - 30 years
Probation Officer 22 - 30 years
Junior Employment officer 18 - 40 years 

TNPSC 2024 Group 2 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Qualification

TNPSC 2024 Group 2 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Qualifications
Post Educational Qualification
Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department Any Degree
Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department Any degree of science, arts or commerce stream or any engineering degree
Assistant Section Officer Cum Programmer in TNPSC M.C.A or Master’s degree in Science (Information Technology / Computer Science)
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer Bachelor's Degree - BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Lit, etc
Sub-Registrar Grade-II Bachelor's degree
Probation Officer in the Prison Department A degree of B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.O.L., B.B.A, etc

TNPSC 2024 Group 3 Exam: Age Limit and Educational Qualification

The TNPSC eligibility criteria for TNPSC Group 3 exam are composed in terms of the TNPSC exam age limit, and TNPSC Group 3 exam qualification. Below you will find detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC 2024 Group 3 Exam.

TNPSC 3 Eligibility Criteria - Age Limit

The TNPSC age limit for TNPSC Group 3 exam for various posts is as follows.

TNPSC Group 3 Age Limit
Post Name Age Limit
Station Fire Officer 20 - 30 years
Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies 18 - 30 years
Assistant Supervisor of Industrial Cooperative Societies 18 - 30 years 
Store Keeper in the Employment and Training Department 18 to 30 years
Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department  18 to 30 years

TNPSC 2024 Group 3 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Qualification

TNPSC 2024 Group 3 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Qualification
Post Educational Qualification
Station Fire Officer
  • BA OR B.Sc OR B.Com OR B.O.L
  • BBA from Madurai Kamaraj University OR B.Litt of Madurai University
Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies
  • Higher Secondary Course 
  • Pre-University Examination 
  • Diploma in Rural Services
Store Keeper in the Employment and Training Department
  • Pre-University Course Examination
  • Higher Secondary Examination
Store Keeper in Employment and Training (Training wing) Department
  • Pre-University Course Examination
  • Higher Secondary Examination
Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department
  • Pre-University Course Examination
  • Higher Secondary Examination

TNPSC 2024 Group 4 Exam: Age Limit and Educational Qualification

Candidates are advised to go through the below eligibility criteria to make sure that they can apply for the examination. The eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 4 exam are composed in terms of the TNPSC age limit and educational qualification, which differs for each post. 

TNPSC Group 4 Posts are as follows:

  • Village Administrative Officer
  • Junior Assistant (Non-security)
  • Junior Assistant (Security)
  • Bill Collector, Grade I
  • Field Surveyor
  • Draftsman
  • Typist
  • Steno-Typist Grade III

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit

For all posts under TNPSC age limit for Group 4 is between 21 and 30 years.

Age Relaxation

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam age limit details are given below:

TNPSC Age Limit for Group 4
Category Upper Age Limit
SC/ST 18 - 35
Backward classes 18 - 32 
SC/ST(VAO) 21-40

Q. Is the TNPSC Group 4 age limit for degree holders the same as others?

Ans. Yes, there is no age relaxation provision for degree holders under TNPSC exam qualification.

TNPSC 2024 Group 4 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Qualification

TNPSC 2024 Group 4 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Qualification
Post Educational Qualification
Village Administrative Officer  SSLC Certificate or equivalent
Bill Collector SSLC Certificate or equivalent
Junior Assistant (Non-Security)  SSLC Certificate or equivalent
Junior Assistant (Security)  SSLC Certificate or equivalent
Field Surveyor  SSLC Certificate or equivalent
Draftsman  SSLC Certificate or equivalent
Typist SSLC Certificate or equivalent ( Should know typewriting in English or Tamil )
Steno-Typist (Grade III)  SSLC Certificate or equivalent ( Should know typewriting in English or Tamil )

TNPSC Application Form 2024

TNPSC recruitment 2024 is open to all qualified applicants for the available posts. Each year, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission issues a notification for the Tamil Nadu PSC Exam, designed to select qualified applicants for various positions in Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4. Candidates with a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution can apply.

Read More: TNPSC Group 4 Application Form 2024

FAQs on TNPSC Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Q: What is the minimum qualification for the TNPSC group exam qualification?

A: TNPSC 2024 eligibility qualification is to be a graduate or a postgraduate from a recognized university in India. There is no restriction for the candidates regarding the stream or discipline in which the candidate has done their degree. Any stream and discipline is invited to apply for the TNPSC exams for different groups.

Q: What is the maximum TNPSC eligible age limit?

A: The maximum TNPSC age limit 2024 for all the posts is from 30-40 years old. Candidates must make sure to fulfil the age limit along with the educational qualification to submit the application form successfully. The minimum age limit for TNPSC jobs is 21 years.

Q: What are TNPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria 2024?

A: The eligibility criteria for TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024 include a minimum age of 21 years and a maximum age of 32 years as of Jul 1, 2024. For educational qualification, the candidates should possess a degree from a recognized university and must be proficient in Tamil. However, there is no restriction for the stream or discipline they have graduated in.

Q: What are TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria 2024?

A: Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and have 10+2 qualifications from an educational institution recognised by the Tamil Nadu State Government or the Central Government of India. The organising committee will also include age relaxation for PWDs and candidates with a law degree.

Q: What are TNPSC Group 3 eligibility criteria 2024?

A: TNPSC Group 3 age limit is 18-42 years, and candidates must also have completed a Higher Secondary School test and a Pre-University course/diploma. The candidate must also be proficient in Tamil language, preferring to have done their higher education from a Tamil board.

Q: What are TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria 2024?

A: Candidates must have completed the S.S.L.C. Public Exam and hold a general degree from a recognised university. Passed the S.S.L.C. Public Exam and have a general degree from a recognised university.

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