Representative image 
Tamil Nadu

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary exam: More than 40% candidates absent

While 3,22,414 people had applied for the exam, the commission informed that 1,31,457 candidates did not appear for the examination.

Online Desk

CHENNAI: Coming as a startling revelation, over 40% of TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary exam candidates were reportedly absent.

While 3,22,414 people had applied for the exam, the commission informed that 1,31,457 candidates did not appear for the examination. Additionally, it is reported that only 59,23% candidates i.e, 1,90,957 appeared for the examination.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 1 Preliminary exam is held today (Saturday) all over Tamil Nadu. The examination is held in 38 centers including Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, and Trichy from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.

The exam takes place in three stages: Prelims – one objective paper – 300 marks, Mains – three descriptive papers – 750 marks total and interview – 100 marks. The examination report for various Group-1 posts, including Deputy Collector and Deputy Superintendent, conducted by TNPSC was released on 21 July. The application period for Group 1 Preliminary Examination for filling up 92 posts ended on 22 August.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

2026 TN elections | Vijay elected TVK Legislature Party leader, seeks mandate to form government, Vijay to remain as Perambur MLA, decides resign from Tiruchy East

Actor Jiiva's father and producer RB Choudary dies in Jodhpur car crash

Don't scrap Stalin regime's welfare schemes, appeals Vaiko

Tamil Nadu Governor accepts Stalin's resignation as CM

Will continue to take important political decisions jointly with Left parties, says VCK chief