Tamil Nadu

TNPSC Group 2 2026

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group II Services Examination

TNPSC Group 2 exam recruits for various Group II posts in Tamil Nadu state services. Prelims (objective) followed by Mains (descriptive). Conducted in Tamil and English.

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Age Limit

18-32 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST/MBC no age limit, OBC +2, BC +2)

Fee

₹150

Salary Range

₹36,900 - ₹1,17,100

Pay Level

Pay Level 14-22 (Tamil Nadu Pay Scale)

Salary Range (Monthly)

₹36,900 - ₹1,17,100

Key Posts

Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Sub-Registrar, Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives, Municipal Commissioner, and other Group II posts

State-level competitive examination for recruitment to Group II posts in Tamil Nadu Government servicesGroup II — Various non-gazetted posts in Tamil Nadu GovernmentState-level — liable to be posted anywhere within Tamil Nadu

Pay Levels & Salary

Pay Level	Monthly Range
Level 11	₹₹36,900 - ₹₹1,16,600
Level 8	₹₹25,500 - ₹₹80,700
Level 6	₹₹20,600 - ₹₹65,500

Application Fee

₹100

General/OBC

Free

SC/ST/Women

Free

PwBD/ESM

Tie-Breaking Rules

Higher marks in written examination
Older candidate placed higher

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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Some posts require specific degrees.

Age Limit

18-32 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST/MBC no age limit, OBC +2, BC +2)

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
General	No relaxation
SC/ST	+5 years
OBC (NCL)	+3 years
PwD	+10 years
Ex-Servicemen	+5 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹150
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen	Free

Exam Pattern

Prelims (Objective)

200 Questions180 minsTotal Marks: 300

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Studies	100	150	—
Tamil Nadu GK & Aptitude	100	150	—

Syllabus

History & Culture of India and Tamil Nadu
Geography of India & Tamil Nadu
Indian Polity & Governance
Economy of India & Tamil Nadu
Science & Technology
Current Events

Posts & Pay Levels

Vacancies

NaN

Tentative Total

Nationality & Citizenship

✓Citizen of India

Educational Qualification

All Posts (General)

Degree from a recognized University or equivalent

Age Limits & Relaxation

Age Bands

Age Band	DOB Not Earlier Than	DOB Not Later Than
18-32 years (General/OC)
18-34 years (BC/MBC)
18-37 years (SC/ST)

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
BC (Backward Class)	2 years (up to 34)
MBC/DNC (Most Backward Class)	2 years (up to 34)
SC/ST	5 years (up to 37)
SC/ST (Arunthathiyar)	5 years (up to 37)
PwBD	10 years
Destitute Widow	5 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per TN government rules

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules

Sons/Daughters/DependentsNot eligible

Non-Graduate ESM for Group BNot eligible

Category Certificate Rules

⚠ Candidature cancelled and legal action

How to Apply

Apply viaOnline at https://tnpsc.gov.in

Photo Rules

• Recent passport size photograph
• Signature scan

Application Fee

₹100

General

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Women

Free

SC/ST

Free

PwBD

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ESM

Payment: Online — Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card

Non-refundable

Correction Window

Opens

Closes

₹

1st Correction

₹

2nd Correction

Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.

Admission Certificate & Exam Day

Admit CardDownload As notified on tnpsc.gov.in before exam

PrintoutRequired

Accepted Photo IDs

Aadhaar Card / printout of E-AadhaarVoter ID CardDriving LicensePAN CardPassportID Card issued by University/College/SchoolEmployer ID Card (Govt./PSU)Any other photo-bearing ID issued by Central/State Government

Preliminary Examination — CCSE-II Prelims

200 Questions300 Marks180 min

+1.5 per correct−0 per wrongSectional timingObjective, Multiple ChoiceTamil and English (bilingual except language-specific questions)

Section	Questions	Marks	Per Q
General Studies (Indian Polity, History, Geography, Science, Current Affairs, Tamil Nadu-specific GK)	75	112.5	2
Aptitude and Mental Ability (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning)	25	37.5	2
Tamil Language (General Tamil / English)	100	150	2
Total	200	300	1.5

Main Examination — CCSE-II Mains Written Exam

DescriptiveTamil and English

Answer Key Policy

Tentative KeyReleased for candidate review

Fee RefundableNo

Final KeyUsed for result calculation

Normalization & Re-evaluation

Re-evaluationNot allowed

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Stage	UR	OBC/EWS	SC/ST/Others
prelims

Shortlisting & Merit Rules

Prelims To Mains

Based on Prelims marks — category-wise shortlisting

Final Merit Basis

Mains + Interview (where applicable) combined marks

Scribe & Compensatory Time

Extra Time20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates

Own ScribeAllowed

Opt-inMust opt during application form

Auto-eligible for Scribe

✓PwBD blindness
✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
✓PwBD cerebral palsy

Scribe Requirements

• Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
• Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
• Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
• Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
• Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted

Additional Rules

• Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
• No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall

Document Verification

Conducted ByTNPSC at certificate verification stage

Required Documents

Graduation degree and mark sheets
10th and 12th certificates
Community certificate (caste certificate) from TN
TN nativity certificate / Permanent resident certificate
PwBD certificate if applicable
Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate if applicable
Tamil knowledge certificate (if degree not in Tamil medium)
Valid photo ID

Tie-Breaking Rules

1Higher marks in written examination
2Older candidate placed higher

Misconduct & Debarment

Post-exam Analysis Methods

Log analysisPhotograph verificationBiometric verificationCCTV review

Offense	Debarment
Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paper	Permanent debarment / 3-7 years
Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person	7 years / permanent
Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall	3-5 years
Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall	1-3 years
Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure	1-2 years
Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries	2-3 years
Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination	3 years
False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information	1-5 years
Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof	3-5 years
Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force	7 years
Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material	7 years
Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN	7 years
Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems	7-10 years
Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration	3-5 years

⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.

Public Disclosure Policy

Disqualification Rule

Candidates with false claims regarding community, qualification, or other details are liable to be disqualified at any stage.

Important Warnings

⚠No negative marking in TNPSC exams — attempt all questions.

⚠Tamil language/General Tamil section carries 100 questions (150 marks) — very significant weightage.

⚠TN-specific history, geography, culture, and government schemes are heavily tested.

⚠Community certificate (caste) from Tamil Nadu is mandatory for reservation.

⚠TN nativity is essential for most posts.

⚠Knowledge of Tamil language is compulsory for most Group II posts.

⚠TNPSC syllabus includes Thirukkural comprehensively — read all 133 chapters.

2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline

Year2025

⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Vacancies

Total3,500

Per-post breakdown not yet published.

Previous Year Cut-Offs

No cut-off data available yet.