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The TNPSC Group 1 Cutoff is essential for shortlisting candidates for Group 1 posts. The commission will soon release the TNPSC Group 1 Cutoff 2025 on its official website. The cutoff marks determine the minimum score required to qualify for the written exam. While the TNPSC Group 2 Result has been announced, the Group 1 cutoff details will follow shortly. Candidates who meet the Group 1 Prelims cutoff will be eligible to appear for the Mains Exam. In this article, we have provided details on the Tamil Nadu Group 1 Cutoff marks and the factors influencing them, helping aspiring candidates understand the level of competition for the exam.
TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2025
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. The commission will release the TNPSC Group 1 Cutoff for each stage after evaluating the scores of shortlisted candidates. The cutoff 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 cutoff marks will be shortlisted for the next stage. Aspirants preparing for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam can also refer to the expected TNPSC Group 1 Cutoff for the Prelims exam, which was held on 15th June 2025.
TNPSC Group 1 Expected Cut Off 2025
Thousands of candidates will be appearing for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam on 15th June 2025. The commission will soon release the TNPSC Group 1 Result 2025 for the Prelims exam on the official website, along with the cutoff marks. The expected cutoff 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 cutoff marks will be provided once the commission releases them.
TNPSC Group 1 Expected Cut off 2025 | |
Category
|
Expected Prelims Cutoff
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Unreserved
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145-200
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Backward class
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140-170
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Most backward class/Denotified Class
|
160-180
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Scheduled caste
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140-170
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Scheduled tribe
|
130-150
|
BCM
|
150-170
|
TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Cut Off
The TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Cut off will help in knowing the trends of the minimum marks/cut off required to qualify. Candidates can assess the difficulty level of the exam by assessing the cut off. Higher the cut off marks, lower will be the difficulty level and vice versa. Check the previous year cut off given below.
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 Determining the TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off
Here are some of the factors that determine the TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off:
- The complexity of the exam questions affects how well candidates perform. A harder exam may result in a lower cutoff.
- The total number of available positions impacts the cutoff. Higher vacancies may lead to a lower cutoff, while fewer vacancies may raise it.
- More candidates increase competition, potentially raising the cutoff.
- Different cutoffs may be set for various categories based on reservation policies.
- If the exam has multiple sessions, normalization ensures fairness. This process can influence the final cutoff.
- Overall performance affects the cutoff. Higher average scores may lead to a higher cutoff.
Important links: | |
TNPSC Annual Planner 2025 | TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2025 |
TNPSC Group 1 Salary 2025 | TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2025 |
TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Papers |