The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 for direct recruitment to posts included in the Combined Civil Services Examination–II (Group II and Group IIA Services).
The latest notification is Notification No. 07/2026 dated 11 August 2026. Applications are invited through online mode. The notification contains 41 vacancies in Group II Services and 780 vacancies in Group IIA Services, making a total of 821 notified vacancies.
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be conducted on 01 November 2026.
Candidates searching for TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026, TNPSC Group 2A Notification 2026, TNPSC Group 2 vacancy, eligibility, age limit, qualification, syllabus, exam pattern, application fee, last date and selection process can find the complete details below.
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Recruiting Organisation | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Examination | Combined Civil Services Examination–II |
| Notification Number | 07/2026 |
| Notification Date | 11.08.2026 |
| Services | Group II and Group IIA Services |
| Group II Vacancies | 41 |
| Group IIA Vacancies | 780 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 09.09.2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 13.09.2026 to 15.09.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 01.11.2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Time | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Preliminary Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Preliminary Exam Marks | 300 |
| Preliminary Exam Questions | 200 |
| Preliminary Exam Type | Objective – OMR |
| Official Application Website | tnpscexams.in |
TNPSC Group 2 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 | 11.08.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09.09.2026 – 11.59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 13.09.2026 – 15.09.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 01.11.2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Time | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Main Examination | Will be announced later |
Candidates should carefully note the last date because applications submitted after the prescribed time will not be accepted.
TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026
The notification contains vacancies under two categories:
- Group II Services – 41 vacancies
- Group IIA Services – 780 vacancies
- Total – 821 vacancies
The Commission has stated that the notified vacancies are tentative and may be modified until publication of the Preliminary Examination results.
TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026 – Group II Services
| S.No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Department / Organisation | Vacancies | Approx. 1st Month Salary |
| 1 | Assistant Inspector | 1068 | Labour | 7 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 2 | Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | 1013 | Commercial Taxes | 1* | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 3 | Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) | 1017 | Employment and Training | 1 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 4 | Probation Officer | 1023 | Prisons and Correctional Services | 5 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 5 | Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 1071 | Registration | 3 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 6 | Jailor (Men) | 1941 | Prisons and Correctional Services | 3 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 7 | Jailor (Special Prison for Women) | 3200 | Prisons and Correctional Services | 1 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 8 | Special Assistant | 2265 | Vigilance and Anticorruption | 2 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 9 | Special Branch Assistant | 2279 | Greater Chennai Police | 6 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 10 | Special Branch Assistant | 3116 | Criminal Investigation | 3 | ₹59,000 – ₹62,000 |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer | 1073 | Law | 5 | ₹58,000 – ₹61,000 |
| 12 | Assistant Section Officer | 1083 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 2# | ₹58,000 – ₹61,000 |
| 13 | Assistant Section Officer | 2201 | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 1 | ₹58,000 – ₹61,000 |
| 14 | Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer | 2215 | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 1* | ₹58,000 – ₹61,000 |
| Total Group II Vacancies | 41 | ||||
| * -> Backlog vacancies only; # –> Shortfall vacancies only. |
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TNPSC Group 2A Vacancy 2026 – 780 Vacancies
Group IIA Services contain the majority of vacancies in this notification.
| S.No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Department / Organisation | Vacancies | Approx. 1st Month Gross Salary |
| 1 | Senior Inspector | 3745 | Milk Production and Dairy Development | 6 | ₹57,000 – ₹60,000 |
| 2 | Senior Inspector | 1014 | Co-operative Societies | 3# | ₹57,000 – ₹60,000 |
| 3 | Audit Inspector | 1029 | Hindu Religious Institutions Audit | 5 | ₹57,000 – ₹60,000 |
| 4 | Handloom Inspector | 1868 | Handloom | 3 | ₹57,000 – ₹60,000 |
| 5 | Supervisor / Junior Superintendent | 1087 | Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business | 7 | ₹56,000 – ₹59,000 |
| 6 | Senior Revenue Inspector | Various | Revenue Administration and Disaster Management | 45 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 7 | Assistant | Various | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 122 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 8 | Assistant | 1026 | Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection | 4 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 9 | Assistant | 1027 | Industries and Commerce | 16 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 10 | Assistant | 2204 | Land Reforms | 1 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 11 | Assistant | 2205 | Prisons and Correctional Services | 4 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 12 | Assistant | 2206 | Police | 45** | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 13 | Assistant | 2207 | Medical and Rural Health Services | 80** | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 14 | Assistant | 2216 | Transport | 16 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 15 | Assistant | 2218 | Registration | 17 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 16 | Assistant | 2261 | Fisheries and Fisherman Welfare | 8 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 17 | Assistant | 2262 | Water Resources – Public Works | Will be announced later | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 18 | Assistant | 2263 | Technical Education | 8 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 19 | Assistant | 2264 | Labour | 17 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 20 | Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper | 2266 | Employment and Training – Training Wing | 14 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 21 | Assistant | 2268 | Highways | 50** | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 22 | Assistant | 2269 | Archives and Historical Research | 2 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 23 | Assistant | 2271 | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments | 6 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 24 | Assistant | 2272 | National Cadet Corps | 12 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 25 | Assistant | 2273 | Public Health and Preventive Medicine | 42** | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 26 | Assistant | 2274 | School Education | 83** | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 27 | Assistant | 2277 | Vigilance and Anticorruption | 1 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 28 | Assistant | 2278 | Forest | 30 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 29 | Assistant | 2282 | Stationery and Printing | 5 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 30 | Assistant | 3240 | Social Welfare | 15 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 31 | Accountant | 1062 | Treasuries and Accounts | 25 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 32 | Executive Officer, Grade III | 1654 | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments | 9 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 33 | Executive Officer, Grade-II | 1091 | Town Panchayat | 4 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 34 | Junior Accountant | 3356 | Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited | 2 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 35 | Accountant | 3357 | Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited | 4$ | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 36 | Male Warden | 3359 | Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies | 1 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 37 | Assistant, Grade III | 3286 | Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited | 5 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 38 | Accountant | 3823 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 4 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 39 | Assistant | 3826 | Tamil Nadu Industrial Co-operative Bank Limited | 30 | ₹32,500 – ₹35,000 |
| 40 | Assistant | 1076 | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service – Law | 8 | ₹31,500 – ₹33,500 |
| 41 | Assistant | 1077 | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service – Finance | 7# | ₹31,500 – ₹33,500 |
| 42 | Assistant | 1081 | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 10 | ₹31,500 – ₹33,500 |
| 43 | Assistant | 1084 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat | 1 | ₹31,500 – ₹33,500 |
| 44 | Lower Division (Counter) Clerk | 1086 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat | 3 | ₹31,500 – ₹33,500 |
| Total Group IIA Vacancies | 780 | ||||
| # -> Shortfall vacancies only. ** -> Vacancies for reservation of outstanding sports persons are deducted wherever applicable. $ -> Candidates selected for Accountant, Post Code 3357, should be ready to be posted in New Delhi, Kolkata and anywhere in Tamil Nadu |
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Note: The salary values shown are estimated gross monthly amounts based on current standard allowances (such as Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance at approx. 50% + House Rent Allowance). The exact salary can vary slightly depending on the specific location of your posting (Class X, Y, or Z cities).
TNPSC Group 2 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age, educational, technical, physical and other eligibility conditions for the post they are applying for.
The educational or technical qualification prescribed for the relevant post must be possessed on the date of notification, i.e. 11 August 2026.
TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated as on 01.07.2026.
The age limit varies according to the post and community category.
For many Group II and Group IIA posts, candidates belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM categories are eligible under the applicable no maximum age limit provision, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
For the category referred to as Others, many Group IIA posts have a maximum age limit of 32 years.
The Executive Officer, Grade III post has a separate age condition, including a maximum age limit of 37 years for Others.
Candidates must check the exact post-wise age limit before submitting the application.
TNPSC Group 2 Important Age Conditions
| Group II Post | Minimum Age |
| Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | 18 Years |
| Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) | 18 Years |
| Probation Officer | 22 Years |
| Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 20 Years |
| Jailor (Men) | Specific minimum age condition applies |
| Jailor (Special Prison for Women) | Specific minimum age condition applies |
TNPSC Group 2A Age Limit – Important Points
| Category / Post | Age Condition |
| SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC/DC / BC(OBCM) / BCM | No maximum age limit for applicable posts, subject to notification conditions |
| Others – Many Group IIA Posts | Maximum 32 Years |
| Executive Officer, Grade III – Others | Maximum 37 Years |
Note: Age limits may differ from post to post. Candidates should check the specific age condition prescribed for the post they wish to apply for.
TNPSC Group 2 Qualification 2026
The educational qualification differs from one post to another.
Most Group II posts require a degree from a University recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
However, some posts require specific degrees or additional technical qualifications.
TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification – Post Wise
| Post | Post Code | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Inspector | 1068 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. Preference is given to candidates possessing certain Social Work and labour/social-welfare related qualifications. |
| Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | 1013 | B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com. degree. The notification specifies preference in the prescribed order for candidates possessing certain Commerce, Law and Taxation Law qualifications. |
| Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) | 1017 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. |
| Probation Officer | 1023 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. Preference is given to candidates possessing specified qualifications in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology and Social Work. |
| Jailor (Men) | 1941 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. Preference is given to candidates possessing specified Master’s degree qualifications in Criminology, Criminal Justice Administration and Social Work. |
| Jailor (Special Prison for Women) | 3200 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. Preference is given to candidates possessing specified Master’s degree qualifications in Criminology, Criminal Justice Administration and Social Work. |
| Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 1071 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. Preference is given to candidates who also possess a B.L. degree. |
| Special Assistant | 2265 | A degree is required along with the prescribed Government Technical Examinations in Typewriting in both English and Tamil at the required grade. |
| Special Branch Assistant | 2279 | A degree is required. Preference is given to candidates who have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand at the prescribed grade. |
| Special Branch Assistant | 3116 | A degree is required. Preference is given to candidates who have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand at the prescribed grade. |
TNPSC Group 2 Assistant Section Officer Qualification
| Post | Post Code | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Section Officer | 1073 | B.L. degree |
| Assistant Section Officer | 1083 | Degree from a UGC-recognised university |
| Assistant Section Officer | 2201 | Master’s degree or specified Bachelor’s degree combinations |
| Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer | 2215 | Master’s degree in Computer Application or M.Sc. in Information Technology / Computer Science |
TNPSC Group 2A Qualification 2026
A large number of Group IIA posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university.
However, some posts have specific educational requirements.
TNPSC Group 2A Educational Qualification – Post Wise
| Post | Post Code | Educational Qualification |
| Senior Inspector | 1014 | A degree from a recognised university or institution; Diploma in Rural Services awarded by the National Council of Rural Higher Education; or Diploma of Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Specific Co-operation-related qualifications receive preference. |
| Handloom Inspector | 1868 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent | 1087 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. Preference is given to candidates who have passed the Government Technical Examination in Book-Keeping at the prescribed grade. |
| Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper | 2266 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. |
| Accountant | 1062 | A degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. Preference is given to candidates with a Commerce degree. |
| Accountant | 3357 | B.Com. degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. |
| Accountant | 3823 | B.Com. degree from a UGC-recognised university is required. |
| Junior Accountant | 3356 | Candidates should possess a Commerce degree. Preference is given to candidates with the prescribed Higher Grade Typewriting qualification in English/Tamil. |
| Male Warden | 3359 | A degree is required. Preference is given to candidates possessing the prescribed Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation awarded by the Directorate of Technical Education. |
| Executive Officer, Grade III | 1654 | A degree is required along with the specified preference conditions mentioned in the notification. |
| Assistant | 1076 | B.L. degree is required. |
| Assistant | 1077 | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics or Statistics is required. |
TNPSC Group 2 Qualification – Quick Summary
| Qualification Type | Applicable Posts | Important Requirement |
| Any Recognised Degree | Many Group II & Group IIA Posts | Degree from a UGC-recognised university |
| B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. | Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | Any one of the prescribed degrees |
| B.L. | Sub Registrar / ASO / Assistant | Specific post-wise requirement |
| B.Com. | Accountant Posts | B.Com. from a UGC-recognised university |
| Commerce Degree | Junior Accountant | Commerce degree with applicable preference |
| Computer / IT Qualification | Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer | MCA / M.Sc. IT / Computer Science as prescribed |
| Technical Qualification | Special Assistant / Special Branch Assistant | Prescribed Typewriting / Shorthand qualification |
Important Degree Qualification Rule
Candidates must have obtained the prescribed qualification through the required order of study.
The notification specifies the prescribed order of study for degree qualifications.
Candidates must produce appropriate proof of educational qualification when required by TNPSC.
Accepted proof may include:
- SSLC Certificate / Mark Sheet
- HSC Certificate / Mark Sheet
- Diploma Certificate
- Degree Certificate
- Provisional Degree Certificate
- Consolidated Mark Sheet
- Other documents prescribed by TNPSC
Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification should possess the relevant Government Order supporting the equivalence claim.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026
The recruitment consists of:
- Common Preliminary Examination
- Group II Main Examination
- Group IIA Main Examination
The Preliminary Examination is a screening test.
Preliminary Examination marks are not counted for final ranking.
TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination is common for Group II and Group IIA Services.
| Subject | Standard | Questions | Marks |
| General Studies | Degree | 75 | 300 |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | 300 |
| General Tamil or General English | SSLC | 100 | 300 |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 300
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90
- Mode: OMR
- Type: Objective
The General Studies questions are set in both Tamil and English.
TNPSC Group 2 Main Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Standard | Marks | Duration | Qualifying Marks |
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 3 Hours | 40 |
| Paper II | General Studies | Degree | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 |
Both papers are descriptive in nature.
Important: Paper I is qualifying. Only Paper II marks are counted for ranking.
TNPSC Group 2A Main Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Qualifying Marks | Mode |
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test | – | 100 | 3 Hours | 40 | Descriptive |
| Paper II | General Studies | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 | CBT |
| Paper II | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | Included in 300 | 3 Hours | 90 | CBT |
| Total Paper II | 200 | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 | CBT |
For Group IIA Paper II, General Studies is at Degree standard and General Intelligence and Reasoning is at SSLC standard.
TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026
The detailed syllabus is provided in Annexure III of the notification.
Preliminary Examination – General Studies
Major areas include:
- General Science
- Current Affairs
- Geography
- History and Culture of India
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
- Tamil Nadu-related topics
Aptitude and Mental Ability
- Basic Numerical Ability
- Aptitude
- Mental Ability
- Logical Reasoning
Language
Candidates can choose the prescribed language paper as:
- General Tamil
- General English
The exact unit-wise syllabus should be referred to in Annexure III of the official notification. SYLLABUS PDF
TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Common Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Certificate Verification
- Counselling
- Final Selection
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination is a screening test.
Preliminary marks are not counted for final merit.
Stage 2 – Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are admitted to the relevant Main Examination.
The Commission proposes to admit candidates to the Main Examination based on the prescribed ratio and reservation rules.
Stage 3 – Certificate Verification
Candidates shortlisted based on Main Examination performance will be called for certificate verification according to the prescribed ratio and reservation rules.
Stage 4 – Counselling
Candidates participate in counselling according to their rank and applicable reservation/category conditions.
Stage 5 – Final Selection
Final selection is based on the marks obtained in the relevant Main Examination Paper II, subject to reservation, eligibility and other applicable conditions.
How is TNPSC Group 2 Final Rank Calculated?
The final ranking is based on the marks obtained in Paper II of the Main Examination.
If two candidates obtain equal marks, the Commission follows the tie-breaking conditions prescribed in the notification.
Difference Between TNPSC Group II and Group IIA
| Feature | Group II | Group IIA |
| Preliminary Examination | Common | Common |
| Main Examination | Separate | Separate |
| Main Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test | Tamil Eligibility Test |
| Main Paper II | General Studies | General Studies + General Intelligence & Reasoning |
| Group II Vacancies | 41 | – |
| Group IIA Vacancies | – | 780 |
The common Preliminary Examination is followed by separate Main Examinations for Group II and Group IIA.
TNPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2026
Preliminary Examination Fee
₹100
The Preliminary Examination fee must be paid while submitting the online application unless the candidate is eligible for an applicable fee exemption.
Main Examination Fee
| Situation | Main Examination Fee |
| Shortlisted for one Main Examination | ₹150 |
| Shortlisted for both Group II and Group IIA Main Examinations | ₹300 |
Applicable fee exemptions will be provided according to the TNPSC rules.
TNPSC One Time Registration 2026
Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the examination application.
| Particular | Details |
| OTR Fee | ₹150 |
| OTR Validity | 5 Years |
OTR is not an application for the Group 2 examination.
Candidates must separately submit an online application for each recruitment/examination.
Aadhaar Linking
The notification states that linking Aadhaar with OTR is mandatory for prospective candidates for creating a new OTR, renewing/accessing an existing OTR, and applying for future recruitments.
How to Apply for TNPSC Group 2 2026?
Candidates should apply online through the TNPSC examination website.
- Complete TNPSC One Time Registration.
- Login using the OTR User ID and Password.
- Select the Combined Civil Services Examination–II notification.
- Enter the required recruitment details.
- Select the applicable post/options as permitted.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Verify all the details entered in the application.
- Pay the applicable Preliminary Examination fee.
- Submit the application finally.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
Important: Merely viewing the application preview does not mean that the application has been submitted. Candidates must complete the final submission.
TNPSC Group 2 Photograph Requirements
The photograph uploaded in the application should satisfy the requirements prescribed by TNPSC.
The photograph should:
- Be a recent colour passport-size photograph.
- Be taken on or after the date of notification.
- Have a white background.
- Show the candidate from the front.
- Show both ears and part of the neck.
- Contain the candidate’s name.
- Contain the date of photography.
- Be uploaded in the prescribed dimensions and file size.
TNPSC Group 2 Signature Requirements
Candidates should sign inside the prescribed box using a blue or black ink pen.
The scanned signature must be uploaded in the prescribed dimensions, resolution and file size.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centres 2026
For the Preliminary Examination, candidates can select two examination centres as preferences.
Candidates with benchmark disabilities can select one examination centre and will be allotted a venue in that district centre.
The Commission may re-allot candidates if necessary.
Requests for changing the allotted examination centre will not be entertained.
Group II Main Examination Centre
Group II Main Examination Paper II will be conducted at Chennai only.
Group IIA Main Examination Centres
Paper I of the Main Examination and Paper II of Group IIA will be conducted at the centres specified by TNPSC.
TNPSC Group 2 Correction Window 2026
The Application Correction Window will be available from:
13 September 2026 to 15 September 2026
Candidates should use the correction facility to correct eligible application details within the prescribed period.
After the correction window closes, modifications will not be permitted except as specifically allowed by TNPSC.
TNPSC Group 2 Tamil Language Requirement
Candidates should possess adequate knowledge of Tamil on the date of notification.
The notification provides several methods through which adequate knowledge of Tamil can be established.
These include:
- Passing SSLC/equivalent with Tamil as a language.
- Passing HSC/Degree with Tamil as a language.
- Studying the prescribed school course in Tamil medium.
- Passing SSLC/equivalent in Tamil medium.
- Passing the prescribed Second Class Language Test in Tamil conducted by TNPSC.
Candidates should produce the prescribed proof when called for by TNPSC.
TNPSC Group 2 Physical Standards
Most posts do not have special physical standards.
However, certain posts have specific physical or visual requirements.
Probation Officer
The prescribed visual standard applies.
Assistant Inspector
The prescribed visual standard applies.
Colour blindness and night blindness are disqualifications for the relevant post where specified.
Handloom Inspector
The prescribed visual standard applies.
Colour blindness and night blindness are disqualifications where specified.
Other Posts
The prescribed medical and physical fitness requirements mentioned in the notification will apply.
TNPSC Group 2 Jailor Physical Standards
Special physical standards apply to Jailor posts.
Jailor (Men)
| Category | Minimum Height |
| Other Communities | 165 cm |
| SC / SC(A) / ST | 160 cm |
Minimum chest measurement and expansion requirements are also prescribed in the notification.
Jailor (Special Prison for Women)
| Category | Minimum Height |
| Other Communities | 156 cm |
| SC / SC(A) / ST | 150 cm |
Candidates must satisfy the physical standards prescribed for the relevant post.
TNPSC Group 2 Important Restrictions
Government Service Restriction
Candidates belonging to the “Others” category who have completed five years or more of service from their first appointment in a service of the Government of India or a State/Union Territory are not eligible to apply under the conditions specified in the notification, even if they are within the prescribed age limit.
Religion-Specific Posts
Persons professing Hindu religion alone are eligible for certain posts including:
- Audit Inspector – Post Code 1029
- Executive Officer Grade III – Post Code 1654
- Assistant – Post Code 2271
Candidates must produce the required community/religion certificate when called for by TNPSC.
Gender Restrictions
- Male candidates are not eligible for Jailor (Special Prison for Women).
- Female candidates are not eligible for Jailor (Men).
- Female candidates are not eligible for Male Warden.
TNPSC Group 2 PwBD Eligibility
The notification specifies posts suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and provides the applicable disability categories.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are not eligible for certain posts, including:
- Jailor (Men)
- Jailor (Special Prison for Women)
- Special Assistant
- Special Branch Assistant – Greater Chennai Police
- Special Branch Assistant – Criminal Investigation
Candidates should check the post-wise PwBD suitability in the notification before applying.
TNPSC Group 2 Certificate Verification
Candidates shortlisted for certificate verification may be required to upload or produce the prescribed documents.
Important documents may include:
- SSLC Certificate / Mark Sheet
- HSC Certificate / Mark Sheet
- Diploma Certificate
- Degree Certificate
- Provisional Degree Certificate
- Consolidated Mark Sheet
- Community Certificate
- Age concession documents
- Experience certificates, where applicable
- Special qualification certificates
- Physical Fitness Certificate, where applicable
- Eye Fitness Certificate, where applicable
- Other documents prescribed for the relevant post
Candidates should ensure that all certificates are valid and available before applying.
TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026
The Hall Ticket/Memorandum of Admission will be made available online through the TNPSC examination website.
It will not be sent by post.
Candidates must download the Hall Ticket and carefully follow the instructions printed on it.
TNPSC Group 2 Result 2026
TNPSC will publish recruitment-related results and updates through its official website.
Candidates should regularly check for:
- Preliminary Examination Result
- Main Examination Shortlist
- Certificate Upload Schedule
- Certificate Verification
- Main Examination Hall Ticket
- Main Examination Result
- Counselling Schedule
- Final Selection List
Candidates should not depend only on SMS or e-mail notifications and should regularly check the TNPSC website.
TNPSC Group 2 Banned Items
Candidates must not carry prohibited items into the examination hall.
These include:
- Mobile phones
- Smart watches
- Bluetooth devices
- Electronic devices
- Programmable devices
- Storage devices
- Watches with memory
- Books
- Notes
- Loose sheets
- Guides
- Handbags
- Other prohibited materials
Candidates found carrying prohibited items may be prevented from writing the examination and may face cancellation, debarment or rejection of candidature according to the Commission’s rules.
TNPSC Group 2 Fee Concession
Candidates who are eligible for fee concession should carefully select the appropriate option while submitting the online application.
Candidates should not make a false claim for fee concession.
A false claim may result in rejection of candidature and other action according to the TNPSC rules.
TNPSC Group 2 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 released?
TNPSC released Notification No. 07/2026 on 11 August 2026.
2. How many vacancies are available in TNPSC Group 2 2026?
There are 41 Group II vacancies and 780 Group IIA vacancies, making a total of 821 notified vacancies.
3. What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 2 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 09 September 2026 at 11.59 PM.
4. When is the TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam 2026?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 01 November 2026 from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM.
5. Is the Preliminary Examination common for Group 2 and Group 2A?
Yes. TNPSC conducts a common Preliminary Examination for Group II and Group IIA Services.
6. Are Preliminary marks counted for final selection?
No. The Preliminary Examination is a screening test and its marks are not counted for final merit.
7. What is the TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam total?
The Preliminary Examination consists of 200 questions for 300 marks with a duration of 3 hours.
8. What is the minimum qualifying mark in the Preliminary Examination?
The minimum qualifying mark is 90 marks.
9. What is the TNPSC Group 2 Main Examination pattern?
Group II Main Examination consists of:
- Tamil Eligibility Test – 100 marks
- General Studies – 300 marks
Paper I is qualifying and Paper II marks are counted for ranking.
10. What is the TNPSC Group 2A Main Examination pattern?
Group IIA Main Examination consists of:
- Tamil Eligibility Test – 100 marks
- General Studies – 150 questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning – 50 questions
- Paper II – 300 marks
11. What is the TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Examination fee?
The Preliminary Examination fee is ₹100, subject to applicable fee exemption.
12. What is the TNPSC Group 2 Main Examination fee?
The Main Examination fee is ₹150 for candidates shortlisted for one Main Examination and ₹300 for candidates shortlisted for both Group II and Group IIA, subject to applicable fee exemption.
13. Is One Time Registration mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must complete TNPSC One Time Registration before applying for the examination.
14. What is the TNPSC OTR fee?
The OTR registration fee is ₹150.
The successfully registered OTR is valid for five years.
15. Is Aadhaar linking mandatory?
Yes. The notification states that Aadhaar linking with OTR is mandatory for prospective candidates for creating, renewing or accessing OTR and applying for future recruitments.
16. Can candidates edit the Group 2 application?
Yes. Candidates can make eligible corrections during the Application Correction Window from 13 September 2026 to 15 September 2026.
17. Can a candidate apply for both Group II and Group IIA?
The recruitment has a common Preliminary Examination followed by separate Main Examinations.
Candidates should carefully check the applicable posts and qualifications before applying.
18. Is General Studies available in Tamil?
Yes. General Studies questions are set in Tamil and English.
19. Is the Tamil Eligibility Test compulsory?
The Tamil Eligibility Test is a qualifying Paper I in the Main Examination.
Candidates must satisfy the applicable conditions prescribed by TNPSC.
20. Can differently abled candidates get exemption from the Tamil Eligibility Test?
Eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities may avail the exemption provided under the notification, subject to the prescribed conditions and required certificate.
21. What is the qualification for TNPSC Group 2?
The qualification varies according to the post.
Most posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university, while certain posts require specific degrees, technical qualifications, typewriting/shorthand qualifications, law qualifications or computer qualifications.
22. Is there an age limit for TNPSC Group 2?
Yes. The age limit varies according to the post and community category.
The age is calculated as on 01.07.2026.
23. Is there any maximum age limit for reserved categories?
For many posts, the notification provides a no maximum age limit provision for eligible reserved-category candidates, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
24. Is a diploma holder eligible for TNPSC Group 2?
Eligibility depends on the particular post.
For example, the Senior Inspector post under Group IIA provides certain alternative qualification routes, including a Diploma in Rural Services or the specified Diploma of Associate Member qualification.
Candidates must check the individual post qualification.
25. Is B.Tech eligible for TNPSC Group 2?
Eligibility depends on the specific post.
Where the notification requires a degree from a recognised university without restricting the subject, the prescribed degree requirement may be satisfied by an eligible B.Tech qualification.
Candidates should verify the exact qualification for the post before applying.
26. Is there any physical test for TNPSC Group 2?
Most posts do not have special physical standards.
However, certain posts such as Jailor have specific physical and medical requirements.
27. Can women apply for Jailor (Men)?
No. Female candidates are not eligible for Jailor (Men).
28. Can men apply for Jailor (Special Prison for Women)?
No. Male candidates are not eligible for Jailor (Special Prison for Women).
29. Can women apply for Male Warden?
No. Female candidates are not eligible for the Male Warden post.
30. Where will Group II Main Paper II be conducted?
According to the notification, Group II Main Examination Paper II will be conducted at Chennai only.
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 – Key Points at a Glance
- Notification Number: 07/2026
- Notification Date: 11 August 2026
- Group II Vacancies: 41
- Group IIA Vacancies: 780
- Total Vacancies: 821
- Last Date: 09 September 2026
- Correction Window: 13–15 September 2026
- Preliminary Exam: 01 November 2026
- Preliminary Questions: 200
- Preliminary Marks: 300
- Preliminary Duration: 3 Hours
- Preliminary Qualifying Marks: 90
- Group II Main Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test – 100 marks
- Group II Main Paper II: General Studies – 300 marks
- Group IIA Main Paper II: General Studies + General Intelligence & Reasoning – 300 marks
- OTR Fee: ₹150
- Preliminary Examination Fee: ₹100
- Main Examination Fee: ₹150 / ₹300 as applicable
- Preliminary marks: Not counted for final ranking
- Final ranking: Based on Main Examination Paper II
- Group II and Group IIA: Separate Main Examinations
- Hall Ticket: Online
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 – Important Instructions
Candidates should carefully verify the following before submitting the application:
- Age eligibility
- Educational qualification
- Post-specific qualification
- Community/category claim
- Fee concession eligibility
- Tamil language qualification
- Physical and vision requirements, wherever applicable
- Gender restrictions, wherever applicable
- Religion-specific eligibility, wherever applicable
- Documents required for certificate verification
- Examination centre preference
- Photograph and signature requirements
- Final application details
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 – Final Note
TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A 2026 is an important recruitment opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in Tamil Nadu.
The latest Notification No. 07/2026 contains 821 initially notified vacancies across Group II and Group IIA Services.
Candidates should not rely only on general eligibility information because several posts have specific:
- Educational qualifications
- Age conditions
- Typewriting and shorthand requirements
- Technical qualifications
- Physical standards
- Vision requirements
- Religion restrictions
- Gender restrictions
- PwBD restrictions
- Special eligibility conditions
Before submitting the application, candidates should carefully verify all the requirements applicable to the particular post.
The official TNPSC notification should be treated as the final authority wherever there is any doubt.