TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has announced 821 vacancies under Combined Civil Services Examination-II for Group II and Group IIA Services. Eligible candidates can apply online from 11-08-2026 to 09-09-2026.
Vacancy Details
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Examination Name | Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services) |
| Advertisement No. | 740 |
| Post Name |
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| Total Vacancies | 821 (Group II: 41 + Group IIA: 780) |
| Job Type | Group II and Group IIA Services |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 09 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Start | 13 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window End | 15 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 01 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Qualification varies by post. Most posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university. Certain posts require specific qualifications such as B.L., Master's degree, M.C.A., M.Sc. in Information Technology/Computer Science, B.Com., Economics or Statistics, depending on the post. Candidates must verify the exact qualification for their selected post code
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification prescribed for the selected post. Most posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university. Certain posts have specific educational qualifications. Candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as prescribed in the notification. Candidates must satisfy the applicable post-wise and community-wise age requirements. Certain posts have additional restrictions relating to religion, gender, physical standards, colour blindness, night blindness and benchmark disability. Candidates who do not belong to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM and have completed five years or more of government service are not eligible, even if within the age limit.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Age is reckoned as on 01-07-2026. Minimum age generally 18 years, with 20 years for Sub Registrar Grade-II and 22 years for Probation Officer. Maximum age varies by post and category.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Up to 50 years / no maximum age limit depending on post |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 42–55 years depending on post/qualification |
Salary Structure
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Assistant Inspector / Deputy Commercial Tax Officer / Junior Employment Officer / Probation Officer / Sub Registrar Grade-II / Jailor / Special Assistant / Special Branch Assistant | Level 18 |
| Assistant Section Officer (most posts) | Level 16 |
| Senior Inspector / Audit Inspector / Handloom Inspector | Level 12 |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent | Level 11 |
| Senior Revenue Inspector / Most Assistant Posts / Accountant / Executive Officer Grade II & III | Level 10 |
| Junior Accountant / Male Warden / Assistant Grade III / Certain Accountants | Level 10 (EPF/EGF) |
| Assistant (Law, Finance, TNPSC, Legislative Assembly) / Lower Division Counter Clerk | Level 9 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Rs. 150/- |
| Preliminary Examination | Rs. 100/- |
| Main Examination – Group II or Group IIA | Rs. 150/- |
| Main Examination – Both Group II and Group IIA | Rs. 300/- |
| SC / SC(A) / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability / Destitute Widow | Full fee exemption |
| Ex-Servicemen | Two free chances |
| BC / BCM / MBC / Denotified Communities | Three free chances |
Documents Required
- Photograph
- Signature
- Certificate of Disability, if claiming exemption from the Tamil Eligibility Test
Selection Process
- 1Common Preliminary Examination
- 2Group II Main Examination
- 3Group IIA Main Examination
- 4Onscreen Certificate Verification
- 5Physical Certificate Verification
- 6Counselling
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination – General Studies + Aptitude & Mental Ability + General Tamil/General English | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Group II Main Examination – Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test | Not Mentioned | 100 | 3 hours |
| Group II Main Examination – Paper II General Studies | Not Mentioned | 300 | 3 hours |
| Group IIA Main Examination – Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test | Not Mentioned | 100 | 3 hours |
| Group IIA Main Examination – Paper II General Studies + General Intelligence and Reasoning | Not Mentioned | 300 | 3 hours |
The Preliminary Examination is a common objective-type screening examination and its marks are not counted for final merit. The Main Examination is separate for Group II and Group IIA. Paper I is the Tamil Eligibility Test and is qualifying in nature, while Paper II is used for ranking.
Syllabus
The source provides the examination subjects but does not provide a detailed topic-wise syllabus in the supplied material.
How To Apply
Visit the TNPSC application portal at www.tnpscexams.in. Complete One Time Registration if not already registered. Log in using the OTR User ID and Password. Select the Apply option for this recruitment. Verify the auto-filled OTR details and enter the additional information required. Upload the photograph and signature in the specified format. Select two examination centres for the Preliminary Examination. Pay the Preliminary Examination fee of Rs. 100/- unless fee exemption is claimed. Preview and verify the application details. Submit the application. Note the Application Number/Applicant ID generated after successful submission.
Important Instructions
Applications are accepted only through online mode. Offline or postal applications are not accepted. Aadhaar linking with One Time Registration is mandatory. The Application Correction Window is available from 13-09-2026 to 15-09-2026. Candidates should satisfy all applicable eligibility conditions. Admission to examination stages is provisional. Candidates should not wait until the last date to submit the application. The English version of the notification is final in case of doubt.
Job Description
Introduction The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released Notification No. 07/2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II covering Group II and Group IIA Services. Advertisement No. 740 is dated 11 August 2026. A total of 821 vacancies have been notified across the two service groups. Vacancy Overview The total vacancy is 821. Group II Services|41 Group IIA Services|780 Total|821 The notified posts cover various positions across Tamil Nadu Government departments and districts. Eligibility Educational requirements differ according to the post. Most posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university, while selected posts require specific degrees or postgraduate qualifications. Candidates must also meet the prescribed Tamil-language requirement and any post-specific conditions. Age Limit Age is calculated as on 01 July 2026. For most posts, the minimum age is 18 years. Sub Registrar Grade-II requires a minimum age of 20 years and Probation Officer requires 22 years. Maximum age limits vary by post and community category. Salary The notification provides the applicable Level of Pay rather than exact rupee salary figures. Depending on the post, the pay level ranges from Level 9 to Level 18. Selection Process The selection process includes a common Preliminary Examination, separate Main Examinations for Group II and Group IIA, Onscreen Certificate Verification, Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling. The Preliminary Examination is only a screening test, while Main Examination Paper II is used for ranking. Application Process Candidates must apply online through the TNPSC application portal. One Time Registration is required. After logging in, applicants must verify their details, provide the additional information requested for the recruitment, upload their photograph and signature, select examination centres and pay the applicable Preliminary Examination fee unless exempted. The completed application must then be submitted online. Important Dates Notification Date|11-08-2026 Application Start Date|11-08-2026 Last Date|09-09-2026 Correction Window|13-09-2026 to 15-09-2026 Preliminary Examination|01-11-2026 Main Examination|Not Mentioned Conclusion TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 provides 821 vacancies across Group II and Group IIA Services. Candidates should check the post-specific qualification, age conditions, fee requirements and other eligibility rules before submitting the online application.