The TNPSC has officially released the Annual Planner 2026 on 03 December 2025, outlining tentative dates and notifications for all major exams — including Group I, Group II/IIA, Group IV (and others).
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📄 What the Planner Includes & Why It Matters
The planner provides a full roadmap of expected notifications and exam dates for 2026: Group I, Group II/IIA, Group IV, various technical services, and combined civil/technical services.
It helps aspirants plan their preparation — from syllabus mapping, application timelines, revision schedules — well in advance instead of scrambling at the last minute.
The planner is tentative: exams can be added, removed or rescheduled depending on vacancies & administrative decisions.
✅ Key Dates for 2026 (as per Annual Planner)
Here are some important exam-dates as listed in the 2026 planner:
| Exam / Service | Notification Release Date | Exam Commencement Date |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Technical Services (Non-Interview Posts) | 20 May 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 (7 days) |
| Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I) | 23 Jun 2026 | 06 Sep 2026 (1 day) |
| Combined Technical Services (Diploma/ITI Level) | 07 Jul 2026 | 20 Sep 2026 (7 days) |
| Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II & IIA) | 11 Aug 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 (1 day) |
| Combined Technical Services (Interview Posts) | 31 Aug 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 (4 days) |
| Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV) | 06 Oct 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 (1 day) |
Note: All dates are tentative and the commission may change them if required.
📥 How to Download the Planner PDF
To get the official PDF of the 2026 planner:
Visit the official TNPSC website – tnpsc.gov.in.
Go to “Recruitment → Annual Planner / Programme of Examinations – 2026”.
Download or save the PDF for reference.
Many education portals and news websites have also shared direct download links.
🎯 What Aspirants Should Do Now
Download and save the PDF — keep a copy on phone and print if needed.
Mark your target exam(s) (Group I / II / IV / Technical) in a calendar/planner.
Create a study schedule backward from the exam date — for revision, mock tests, and syllabus coverage.
Monitor official updates regularly — since the planner is tentative, changes may occur in notification or exam dates.
If you want — I can prepare a clean, print-ready summary sheet (PDF format) of the 2026 planner with all major exam dates (Group I / II / IV / Technical) for you to download/print.
