Annual Planner – Programme of Examinations 2026
Official-style TNPSC programme of examinations for 2026. Use the planner to align notifications, exam windows, and study milestones across Civil Services and Technical Services cycles.
Publication Date: 03.12.2025
2026 planner snapshot
- Publication date03 Dec 2025
- Examination cycles6 planned notifications
- Coverage windowMay–Dec 2026
Programme of Examinations 2026
Tentative schedule based on the TNPSC annual planner. Dates may shift after official notifications.
S.No. 1
7 daysCombined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts)
Date of Notification: May 20, 2026
Date of Commencement of Examination: August 03, 2026
S.No. 2
1 daysCombined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services)
Date of Notification: June 23, 2026
Date of Commencement of Examination: September 06, 2026
S.No. 3
7 daysCombined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level)
Date of Notification: July 07, 2026
Date of Commencement of Examination: September 20, 2026
S.No. 4
1 daysCombined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services)
Date of Notification: August 11, 2026
Date of Commencement of Examination: October 25, 2026
S.No. 5
4 daysCombined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts)
Date of Notification: August 31, 2026
Date of Commencement of Examination: November 14, 2026
S.No. 6
1 daysCombined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services)
Date of Notification: October 06, 2026
Date of Commencement of Examination: December 20, 2026
| S.No. | Name of the Examination | Date of Notification | Date of Commencement of Examination | No. of Days of Examination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) | May 20, 2026 | August 03, 2026 | 7 |
| 2 | Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) | June 23, 2026 | September 06, 2026 | 1 |
| 3 | Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) | July 07, 2026 | September 20, 2026 | 7 |
| 4 | Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services) | August 11, 2026 | October 25, 2026 | 1 |
| 5 | Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) | August 31, 2026 | November 14, 2026 | 4 |
| 6 | Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) | October 06, 2026 | December 20, 2026 | 1 |
How to use the 2026 annual planner
Treat the planner as a year-long roadmap. Align your study blocks to the notification dates and keep a buffer before each examination window.
We recommend setting weekly revision goals and monthly mock targets that peak 4–6 weeks before the exam commencement date.
- Track notification dates and finalize eligibility documents early.
- Plan mock tests and revision cycles around the exam commencement windows.
- Reserve leave, travel, or test-center logistics well in advance.
- Sync important updates with the TNPSC exam calendar for reminders.
Preparation guidance for Civil and Technical services
Civil Services cycles (Group I, II/IIA, IV) are typically single-day examinations, while Technical Services often run multi-day papers. Use the number of days to pace your subject coverage.
Build a 12-week sprint before each exam window: 6 weeks of syllabus coverage, 4 weeks of revision, and 2 weeks of full-length mocks and error analysis.
Stay updated with official notifications
The annual planner is a tentative schedule. Official notifications on the TNPSC website confirm vacancies, eligibility, and exact dates.
TNPSCAI.in monitors updates and reflects changes across our exam calendar, syllabus, and exam pattern pages.
Notes from the Commission
- This planner is tentative so as to enable candidates to prepare for the examination.
- There may be addition or deletion to examinations mentioned in the planner.
- The vacancies will be announced in the notification.
- The syllabus and the scheme of examination are available on the Commission’s website www.tnpsc.gov.in, which are also subject to modification till the date of publication of notification.
- Please visit the Commission's website for updates regarding notification.
Frequently asked questions
Answers for the most common questions about the TNPSC annual planner.
Is the 2026 annual planner final?
No. The planner is tentative and helps candidates plan ahead.
Always rely on the official TNPSC notification for final dates.
When will vacancies be announced?
Vacancies are declared in the official notification for each examination.
Keep an eye on tnpsc.gov.in for the latest vacancy details.
Where can I find the syllabus and exam scheme?
The TNPSC website hosts the official syllabus and scheme of examination.
TNPSCAI.in also maintains updated syllabus and exam pattern guides for 2026.
What if an exam date changes?
Date changes are announced with updated notifications.
Use the TNPSCAI.in exam calendar to track the latest revisions.