TNPSC Reservation Checker
Communal quota, women's reservation, PSTM and PwBD, the layers stack, and knowing yours changes how you read every cut-off table.
Worth knowing
- Communal rotation: BC 26.5%, BCM 3.5%, MBC/DNC 20%, SC 15%, ST 1%
- PSTM is a 20% preferential quota inside each category, not a separate one
- 30% of vacancies in every category are reserved for women
Which reservations apply to you?
Tamil Nadu applies vertical (communal) and horizontal (women, PSTM, PwBD) reservations together under the 200-point rotation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the reservation breakup in Tamil Nadu?
BC 26.5%, BCM 3.5%, MBC/DNC 20%, SC 15% (with 3% SCA preference inside), ST 1%, and 31% general turn, applied through the 200-point communal rotation.
Is PSTM a separate quota?
No, it is a 20% preferential reservation within each category for candidates who studied the qualifying education in Tamil medium.
How does women's reservation work?
30% of vacancies in each category are reserved for women; women also compete for the remaining general vacancies of their category on merit.
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Rules and figures follow official TNPSC notifications and Tamil Nadu government orders. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.
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