Tamil Nadu PCS (TNPSC) — Exam Pattern ✓ verified

Prelims

TNPSC Group I Prelims: single objective paper (200 Qs, 300 marks — 175 GS across 6 units + 25 aptitude); QUALIFYING/screening; Tamil Nadu-heavy.

Mains

TNPSC Group I Mains DESCRIPTIVE: Paper I Tamil (qualifying) + 3 GS descriptive papers (250 each) on GS + Tamil Nadu governance, society & social justice; then Interview (100).

VERIFIED 2026-08. Mains fully descriptive; qualifying Tamil paper; merit = 3 GS (750) + Interview (100).

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