TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Hall Ticket 2026 Released: Check Download Steps

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Group 1 Preliminary Examination Hall Ticket 2026 for candidates appearing in the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services). The hall ticket is now available through the official TNPSC website and examination portal. Candidates can download their admission memorandum using their application details.

The TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on September 27, 2026, at examination centres across 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The test will be held in a single forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The examination will be conducted in OMR-based mode.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Hall Ticket 2026: Important Details

Candidates should download the hall ticket well before the examination date and check all information carefully.

Candidates must appear only at the examination venue mentioned in their admission memorandum. TNPSC has stated that requests for changing the examination centre will not be entertained.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The preliminary examination will consist of 200 objective-type questions carrying 300 marks. Candidates will get three hours to complete the paper.

The question paper will contain 175 questions from General Studies and 25 questions from Aptitude and Mental Ability. The preliminary examination is intended only as a screening test. Marks obtained in the prelims by candidates admitted to the Main Examination will not be counted for determining the final order of merit.

Details to Check on TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket

After downloading the hall ticket, candidates should verify important information such as their name, application number, photograph, examination date, session, centre and venue details.

Any discrepancy should be reported to TNPSC as soon as possible. Candidates should also carefully read the examination-day instructions printed on the hall ticket.

How to Download TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Hall Ticket 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official TNPSC website or examination portal.

2. Open the One-Time Registration (OTR) Dashboard.

3. Log in using the required credentials.

4. Select the link for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group I Services) Preliminary Examination.

5. Enter the application number and date of birth, if required.

6. Submit the details.

7. Download the TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2026.

8. Check all details and take a printout for the examination.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2026: Important Instructions

Candidates should carry a printed copy of the hall ticket along with the required identification document to the examination centre. They should reach the venue sufficiently early to complete entry and verification procedures.

The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Hall Ticket 2026 is now available, with the preliminary examination scheduled for September 27, 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official TNPSC portal for any additional examination-day instructions or updates.