TNPSC Group-I prelims held across Tamil Nadu; results expected in 2 months
As many as 2.49 lakh aspirants appeared for the exam held across 44 centres in Tamil Nadu. In Chennai alone, 41,094 candidates took the test across 170 centres.
A mother supporting her son, one of the aspirants who appeared for the exam in Presidency Girls Higher Secondary School, Egmore (Photo: Thabin Sakthinesh)
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducted the Group-I and Group-IA preliminary examinations on Sunday for 72 prestigious posts, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes.
As many as 2.49 lakh aspirants appeared for the exam held across 44 centres in Tamil Nadu. In Chennai alone, 41,094 candidates took the test across 170 centres.
At the Presidency Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Egmore, one of the key venues in the city, TNPSC chairman SK Prabakar, reviewed the arrangements and interacted with the media. Speaking to reporters, he said, “The Group-I exam is the most significant among the government recruitment exams in Tamil Nadu. The TNPSC is conducting the exam as per schedule, and the results of the preliminary round will be announced within two months. The main exam will follow approximately three weeks later.”
Highlighting TNPSC’s commitment to transparency and efficiency, he added: “Last year, 10,701 candidates secured employment through TNPSC. This year, 10,227 candidates have already been recruited, and another 12,231 appointments are in the pipeline.”
The Commission has introduced a simplified OMR sheet this year, and consolidated multiple recruitment processes into seven integrated technical examinations, down from 90, to reduce applicant confusion. “As an institution with over 95 years of legacy, TNPSC continually evolves to ensure fair, efficient, and timely recruitment. There is very little malpractice in TN’s recruitment exams, and candidates trust the Commission,” Prabakar opined.
He also encouraged candidates to visit their exam centres a day in advance to avoid last-minute confusion and hinted at a potential increase in vacancies for the upcoming Group-IV examinations.
