Single Window Counselling
Counselling conducted in one centralised sitting where verification and post allotment happen together, instead of department-by-department rounds.
The single window format compresses what used to be repeated department visits into one sitting: certificates are checked and the post allotted in the same session, in rank order. Whether a cycle uses single window in person or web-based preference collection is announced with the counselling schedule, so watch the official announcement rather than assuming the format.
Related terms
Counselling
The post-CV stage where candidates are called in rank order to choose posts and departments from available vacancies.
Prelims (Preliminary Examination)
The screening stage of multi-stage exams like Group 1 and 2: objective paper whose marks shortlist candidates for mains but don't count in final merit.
Mains (Main Written Examination)
The merit-deciding descriptive stage for Group 1 and Group 2 interview posts. Final selection lists are built from mains marks (plus interview where applicable).
Interview Post
A post whose selection includes an oral test after the written exam, Group 1 posts and Group 2 (CCSE-II) interview posts.
Non-Interview Post
A post filled purely on written marks plus certificate verification, all of Group 2A and Group 4. No oral test stage.
Answer Key Challenge
The objection window after TNPSC publishes its tentative answer key, where candidates submit evidence-backed representations against disputed answers.
This definition follows 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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