Solving TNPSC Group 1 previous year question papers is the fastest way to see the real difficulty, spot repeated topics and fix your timing. Below is a year-wise list linking to the official papers and answer keys, followed by a proven method to use them. Group 1 recruits for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Assistant Commissioner.

TNPSC Group 1 papers — year-wise

Source: official papers and answer keys are published on tnpsc.gov.in — official answer keys & papers. Always cross-check answers with the final answer key.

How to use these papers (5-step method)

1. Attempt one full paper timed and closed-book to simulate the real exam.
2. Classify every question by subject to see where your marks leak.
3. Mark the repeats — Polity basics, Tamil Nadu history, schemes and static GK recur.
4. Revise the gap topics from the syllabus, then re-test online.
5. Two papers a week for eight weeks covers almost every pattern.

Practise & prepare

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Updated: September 2026