TNPSC

Civil and Forest Services Examination

EDUCATION Any Degree (Recognized by UGC / AICTE)*

Age Minimum Age Maximum Age No. of attempts
GENERAL 21 32 6
OBC 21 35 9
SC&ST 21 37 No Restriction

  Must have attained the age of 21 on 1st August of year of examination

  Must not have attained 32 years (35/37 years) on 1st August of year of examination

  *Only for Civil Services.

Schedule of Examination
Notification February / March
Preliminary Examination May / June
Preliminary Examination Results July / August
Main Examinations September / October
Main Exam Results December / January - 1st Week / 2nd Week
Interview March - April
Final results April
Subject Marks Duration Question Pattern Remarks
General Studies 200 Marks 2 Hours Objective Type -ve marks (0.66)
(Part-1) 100 Questions
CSAT 200 Marks 2 Hours Objective Type -ve marks (0.83)
(Paper-2) 80 Questions - Compulsory & Qualifying Papers - Main
Subject Marks Duration Question Pattern
General Studies 1000 marks (4*250) 3 hours each (12 hrs) Descriptive Type
Optional 500 marks (2*250) 3 hours each (6 hrs) Descriptive Type
Essay 250 marks 3 hours Descriptive Type
English 300 marks 3 hours Qualifying Nature
Language (75 marks each)
One Indian 300 marks 3 hours Qualifying Nature
Language (75 marks each)
Interview 275 marks 30 - 45 Minutes -