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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims: History, Aptitude Questions Challenging, Candidates Report
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News18•27-09-2026, 14:32
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims: History, Aptitude Questions Challenging, Candidates Report
- •The TNPSC Group 1 preliminary examination for 46 vacant posts, including Deputy Collector, concluded today.
- •Approximately 2.23 lakh candidates appeared for the exam across 754 centers statewide.
- •In the Coimbatore region, the Group 1 examination was conducted peacefully in 17 centers.
- •Candidates found history and mathematics questions time-consuming and challenging.
- •The Examination Board Chairman stated that results would be released in the next 2 months, with potential for more vacancies.
Key Questions Answered
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducted the Group 1 preliminary examination to fill 46 vacant posts, including Deputy Collector and Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Tax, across 754 centers with approximately 2.23 lakh candidates appearing statewide.
Most candidates reported that this year's question paper was somewhat difficult, noting that history and mathematics questions were time-consuming and challenging, alongside difficulties in understanding questions about Tamil Nadu's heritage and culture.
The Chairman of the Examination Board stated that the results of the Group 1 preliminary examination are expected to be released within the next 2 months, with a possibility of adding more vacancies when final results come out.
