TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Prelims Result 2025 Out – Download PDF & Check Next Steps

TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Prelims Result 2025 has been officially released on August 28, 2025 by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The Preliminary Examination was held on June 15, 2025 for the Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group 1 Services) and Combined Civil Services Examination–IA (Group 1A Services).

The Commission has published the list of candidates provisionally shortlisted for the Main Written Examination. The Group 1 Mains will be conducted from December 1 to December 4, 2025, while the Group 1A Mains will be held on December 1, 2025 (Paper I) and from December 8 to December 10, 2025 (Papers II–IV) at the Chennai centre only. Candidates whose register numbers appear in the official result PDFs must complete the document upload and, where applicable, the examination fee payment between September 3 and September 12, 2025.

TNPSC Group 1 & Group 1A Prelims Result 2025 – Key Highlights

TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Prelims Result 2025 PDF – How to Check

The official TNPSC Group 1 and Group 1A Prelims Result 2025 has been released in PDF format, containing the register numbers of candidates provisionally admitted to the Main Examination.

Follow these steps to download and check your result:

1. Visit the TNPSC Official Website.
2. Navigate to the Latest Results section or check the Result Declaration Schedule.
3. Find and click on the link titled “TNPSC Group 1 & Group 1A Prelims Result 2025 – Combined Civil Services Examination-I”.
4. The merit list PDF will open. Download and save it to your device.
5. Open the PDF and press CTRL + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac).
6. Enter your register number to search quickly.
   • ✅ If your number is listed, you have been provisionally shortlisted for the Main Exam.

📥 Direct Download Links:

⇨ Click Here to Download TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Result 2025 PDF

⇨ Click Here to Download TNPSC Group 1A Prelims Result 2025 PDF

TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Merit List 2025 – How Selection Works

The result is released as a merit list and is crucial for those moving forward. The PDF contains:

• The roll numbers of all candidates who have been provisionally selected for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains examination.
• The selection is provisional and is subject to the verification of all claims made by the candidate in their online application form.

It is important to note that the marks obtained in the Prelims are only for screening purposes and will not be counted toward the final merit list. The final selection will be based on the total marks obtained in the Mains exam and the Interview.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2025 Cut-off Marks

TNPSC has not yet released the official cut-off marks for Prelims 2025. However, based on previous years’ trends, the expected cut-off is as follows:

TNPSC Group 1 & 1A Next Steps After Prelims 2025 (Fee, Documents, Mains)

Candidates shortlisted for the Mains Exam must complete the following steps:

🟦 For Group 1 Services

• Mains Exam Dates: December 1 – December 4, 2025 (at Chennai centre only).
• Examination Fee: ₹200 (unless exempted under reservation rules).
• Document Upload: Candidates must upload scanned copies of required documents to support the claims made in their online application between 03 September 2025 and 12 September 2025 via the TNPSC Document Upload Portal or at e-Sevai Centre Locations.

🟩 For Group 1A Services (Assistant Conservator of Forests – ST & SC(A) vacancies only)

• Mains Exam Dates: December 1, 2025 (Paper I) and December 8 – December 10, 2025 (Papers II, III & IV), at Chennai centre only.
• Examination Fee: No fee required, as candidates belong to ST and SC(A) categories, which are already exempted.
• Document Upload: Same window – 03 September 2025 to 12 September 2025, via the TNPSC Document Upload Portal or e-Sevai Centres.

⚠️ Important: Failure to pay the examination fee (for Group 1) or failure to upload documents (for both Group 1 and 1A) within the given dates will lead to disqualification.

TNPSC Group 1 & Group 1A Mains Exam 2025 – Overview

The TNPSC Group 1 and Group 1A Main Examinations 2025 are descriptive in nature and assess candidates’ knowledge, analytical skills, and writing ability. Marks obtained in the Main Exam (except Tamil Eligibility Test, which is qualifying) along with the Interview, will determine the final merit list.

TNPSC Group 1 & Group 1A Mains Exam 2025 – Paper Structure

🟦 Group 1 Services (CCSE–I)

• Paper I – Tamil Eligibility Test
  • Level: SSLC Standard
  • Type: Descriptive
  • Marks: 100 (Qualifying only)
• Paper II – General Studies I
  • Level: Degree Standard
  • Type: Descriptive
  • Marks: 250 (Scoring)
• Paper III – General Studies II
  • Level: Degree Standard
  • Type: Descriptive
  • Marks: 250 (Scoring)
• Paper IV – General Studies III
  • Level: Degree Standard
  • Type: Descriptive
  • Marks: 250 (Scoring)
• Interview: 100 Marks

Total (Paper II, III, IV): 750 Marks
Grand Total (Paper II, III, IV + Interview): 850 Marks

🟩 Group 1A Services (CCSE–IA – Assistant Conservator of Forests)

• Paper I – Tamil Eligibility Test
  • Level: SSLC Standard
  • Type: Descriptive
  • Marks: 100 (Qualifying only)
• Paper II – General Studies I
  • Level: Degree Standard
  • Type: Descriptive
  • Marks: 250 (Scoring)
• Paper III – General Studies II
  • Level: Degree Standard
  • Type: Descriptive
  • Marks: 250 (Scoring)
• Paper IV – General Studies III
  • Level: Degree Standard
  • Type: Descriptive
  • Marks: 250 (Scoring)
• Interview: 100 Marks

Total (Paper II, III, IV): 750 Marks
Grand Total (Paper II, III, IV + Interview): 850 Marks

How to Prepare for TNPSC Group 1 Mains 2025 in 90 Days

With just three months left for the Mains exam, here are some tips:

• Follow a 100-day study plan – divide subjects weekly.
• Focus on answer writing practice – improve speed & structure.
• Revise standard books – Laxmikanth (Polity), Spectrum (History), Economic Survey, Yojana/TN Current Affairs.
• Prioritise high-weightage topics – Governance, Tamil Nadu History, Current Affairs.

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