How many free applications do exempt candidates get?

Fee-exempt categories (SC/SCA/ST/PwBD/destitute widow) are exempt per application. General and BC/MBC candidates pay per exam; concession rules, where any, are stated in each notification.

How to Pay the TNPSC Exam Fee (and Who Doesn't Have To)

Two separate payments exist: the one-time ₹150 OTR registration, and a per-exam fee for each notification unless you are exempt.

Step 1
Know your fee before applying
The notification states the exam fee (commonly ₹100 for prelims-level papers). OTR registration of ₹150 is separate and already paid if you registered.
Step 2
Check the exemption list
SC, SCA, ST, PwBD and destitute widow candidates are exempt from examination fees. The exemption applies automatically from your verified OTR profile claims.
Step 3
Pay online inside the application flow
Net banking, cards and UPI are supported in the portal's payment step. Complete payment before the notification's deadline, unpaid applications don't count.
Step 4
If a payment fails
Wait for the bank reversal, then retry, don't double-pay in panic. Keep the transaction reference; the portal reflects successful payment against your application.

Fee exemption (glossary)

Frequently asked questions

Complete TNPSC One Time Registration in 30 minutes: documents to keep ready, the ₹150 fee, the 48-hour rule, and the mistakes that cost selections later.

How to Apply Online for a TNPSC Exam

From notification to submitted application: eligibility check, OTR login, post preferences, fee payment and the confirmation you must save.

How to Update Your TNPSC OTR Profile, Photo & Signature

When and how to update OTR details, refresh an aged photo, and what must never mismatch your certificates.

How to Choose Post Preferences in TNPSC Applications

Preference order decides your career for years. How to rank posts using salary, promotion lines, transfers and your own constraints.

Steps and specifications follow official TNPSC instructions and notification annexures. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.

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