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What is the age limit for TNPSC Group 1?
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In the TNPSC Group 1 notification of 2025 (No. 04/2025, Advt No. 706), the minimum age is 21 for all posts. The maximum is 34 for Others and 39 for BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A) and ST candidates, counted as on 1 July 2025.
Group 1 age limits (as on 1 July 2025)
| Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Others | 21 | 34 |
| BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST | 21 | 39 |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities, Others | 21 | 44 |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities, reserved | 21 | 49 |
| Ex-servicemen, Others | 21 | 50 |
| Ex-servicemen, reserved | 21 | 55 |
| Destitute widows | 21 | 39 |
The exceptions
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) with a B.L. degree: 35 for Others and 40 for reserved categories. Destitute widows also get 40.
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category 1): persons with benchmark disabilities are not eligible for this post.
A degree is the basic qualification for Group 1; the notification lists post-specific conditions in para 4.2.
How it compares
| Exam | Maximum, Others | Maximum, reserved |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 (2025) | 34 | 39 |
| Group 2/2A (2025) | 32 | No maximum for most posts |
| Group 4 (2026) | 30 | 32 or 35, or no maximum with a higher qualification |
Group 1 has the highest ceiling for Others of the three. For reserved categories, though, Group 2 and Group 4 can be more generous. For more detail, see the Group 2 age limit and the Group 4 age limit.
Is this the 2026 limit?
No. These are the limits in the 2025 notification. TNPSC's 2026 planner placed the next Group 1 notification on 23 June 2026. Read the age section of the notification for the cycle you want to apply under, since both the cut-off date and the limits can change. The overall eligibility picture is on the TNPSC age limit and eligibility page, and the interview and mains are explained on the Group 1 exam pattern page.
Source
Confirm the limits in the latest notification.
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