TNPSC’s press release on Notification No. 07/2026 (CCSE-II, Group II and IIA Services) says the Preliminary exam will be held on 1 November 2026. Applications were accepted from 11 August to 9 September 2026.
The planner had listed 25 October 2026, but TNPSC’s press release no. 94/2026 dated 11 August 2026 gives 1 November 2026 for the Preliminary exam.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification No. 07/2026 | 11 August 2026 |
| Online applications | 11 August – 9 September 2026 (closed) |
| Preliminary exam | 1 November 2026 |
| Application opens | 11 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application closes | 09 Sept 2026 |
| Exam date | 01 Nov 2026 |
1 November 2026.
