TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2026, Check Expected Prelims & Mains Cut Off Marks

The TNPSC Group 1 Cut off for 2026 will be released on the official website by the commission. Candidates who achieve the Group 1 Prelims cut-off will be eligible to take the Mains Exam. This information aims to help aspiring candidates understand the competition level for the exam by detailing the Tamil Nadu Group 1 cut-off marks and the factors that influence them.

TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2026

The TNPSC Group 1 Notification has been released to recruit candidates for various Group 1 posts within the state. The selection process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. TNPSC Group 1 Cut-off for each stage after evaluating the scores of shortlisted candidates. The cut-off marks, along with the result PDF, will be available on the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates who score equal to or above the cut-off marks will be shortlisted for the next stage.

TNPSC Group 1 Expected Cut Off 2026

The expected cut-off marks for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims have been shared below, based on candidate feedback and an analysis of the exam’s difficulty level. The official cut off marks will be provided once the commission releases them.

TNPSC Group 1 Expected Cut-off 2026
Category	Expected Prelims Cut off
Unreserved	145-200
Backward class	140-170
Most backward class/Denotified Class	160-180
Scheduled caste	140-170
Scheduled tribe	130-150
BCM	150-170

TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Cut Off Trends

Analyzing the cut-off scores of previous exam cycles gives an exact idea of how competition has fluctuated over the years. Factors like the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the paper, and the number of appearing candidates heavily affect these shifting trends year after year.
The table below provides a detailed category-wise comparison of the official cut-off marks for the 2020–2021, 2022, and 2024 recruitment cycles:

Category	2020–2021 Cycle	2022 Cycle	2024 Cycle
General / GT	140 – 145	132 – 135	142 – 145
BC	136 – 140	128 – 132	138 – 141
MBC / DC	134 – 138	125 – 129	136 – 139
BCM	128 – 133	120 – 124	130 – 134
SC	126 – 131	118 – 122	128 – 132
SCA	120 – 124	114 – 117	122 – 125
ST	115 – 119	105 – 110	115 – 118

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Cut Off 2019

The cut-off marks for the year 2019 are shared below. Candidates can check the category-wise minimum marks required to qualify for the Group 1 exam:

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Cut off 2019
Category	Cut Off Marks
GT-General	204.00
GT-General PSTM	180.00
GT-General LV	142.50
GT-Women	192.00
GT-Women PSTM	171.00
GT-Women LD	145.50
BC-General	189.00
BC-General PSTM	159.00
BC-General LV	117.00
BC-Women	180.00
BC-Women PSTM	150.00
BCM-General	181.50
BCM-General PSTM	135.00
BCM-Women	163.00
MBC/DC-General	186.00
MBC/DC-General PSTM	168.00
MBC/DC-Women	175.50
MBC/DC-Women PSTM	156.00
SCA-General	177.00
SCA-Women	165.00
SCA-Women PSTM	119.50
SC-General	180.00
SC-General PSTM	162.00
SC-General LD	138.00
SC-Women	168.00
SC-Women PSTM	145.50
ST-General	160.50

Factors Affecting TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off Marks

The TNPSC Group 1 cut-off marks are decided after each stage of the selection process. Several factors influence the final cut-off every year.

Number of Vacancies: When the number of vacancies is low, competition becomes higher, which may increase the cut-off marks. More vacancies can result in a slightly lower cut-off.
Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the exam is difficult, candidates generally score lower marks, which can reduce the cut-off. An easier exam may lead to a higher cut-off.
Candidate Performance: The overall performance of candidates in the exam plays an important role. Higher average scores usually lead to a higher cut-off.

Important links:
TNPSC Annual Planner 2026	TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus
TNPSC Group 1 Salary	TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Papers

FAQs

What is the TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off?

The TNPSC releases the minimum cut off marks for Prelims and Mains Exam that are necessary to qualify the exam. Candidates who score below the cut off marks will be considered disqualified.