TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 Out: Check Exam Calendar, Notification Dates and Exam Schedule

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released its TNPSC Annual Planner 2026, which provides candidates with a tentative schedule of major recruitment examinations for 2026–27. The planner includes key recruitment exams such as TNPSC Group 1, Group 2 and 2A, Group 4, and Combined Technical Services (CTS).

The annual planner is useful for candidates preparing for Tamil Nadu government jobs, as it provides an advance indication of notification and examination schedules. However, all dates mentioned in the planner are tentative and subject to change.

TNPSC Annual Planner 2026: Key Dates

Major Exams Covered Under TNPSC Planner 2026

TNPSC Group 1

The TNPSC Group 1 examination is conducted for recruitment to important administrative positions in the Tamil Nadu state government. The examination includes stages such as the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview.

The planner schedules the Group 1 examination for 27 September 2026, according to the table provided.

TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A

The Combined Civil Services Examination-II covers Group 2 and Group 2A services. The notification is scheduled for 11 August 2026, while the examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026.

TNPSC Group 4

The TNPSC Group 4 examination is one of the most popular recruitment examinations conducted by the commission. The 2026 planner schedules the notification for 6 October 2026, with the examination scheduled for 10 January 2027.

Combined Technical Services Examination

TNPSC also includes different categories of Combined Technical Services (CTS) examinations in its annual planner.

• Diploma/ITI Level: Notification on 7 July 2026; examination on 15 November 2026.
• Interview Posts: Notification on 11 August 2026; examination on 14 November 2026.

Is TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 Final?

No. The dates mentioned in the TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 are tentative. The commission may revise examination dates or notification schedules depending on administrative requirements and other circumstances.

Candidates should therefore consider the individual recruitment notification released by TNPSC as the final source for eligibility, vacancies, syllabus, application dates and examination dates.

How to Check TNPSC Annual Planner 2026?

Candidates can check the annual planner through the official TNPSC website:

1. Visit the official TNPSC website.
2. Go to the Annual Planner/Programme of Examinations section.
3. Find the Annual Planner – Programme of Examinations – 2026.
4. Open the relevant PDF.
5. Check the notification and examination schedule.

Why Is the TNPSC Annual Planner Important?

The annual planner allows candidates to:

• Plan their preparation well in advance.
• Identify the expected examination timeline.
• Allocate time for syllabus completion and revision.
• Schedule mock tests and previous-year question practice.
• Prepare separately for Preliminary and Main examinations.
• Track upcoming recruitment notifications.

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