- Recruitment drive for 821 vacancies under Group II and Group IIA Services in Tamil Nadu Government departments.
- Positions include Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Sub Registrar Grade-II, Jailor, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Inspector, Audit Inspector, Handloom Inspector, Supervisor/Junior Superintendent, Senior Revenue Inspector, Accountant, Executive Officer, Junior Accountant, Male Warden, and Lower Division Clerk.
- Online applications open from 11.08.2026 to 09.09.2026 via www.tnpscexams.in.
- Preliminary examination scheduled for 01.11.2026.
- Selection involves preliminary exam, main exam, certificate verification, and counselling.
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TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Combined Civil Services Examination-II Recruitment 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
829
Job Location
Tamil Nadu (various departments and districts)
Apply Start
11 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
09 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Job Category | State PSC |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), B.A. (b.a.), B.Sc. (b.sc.), B.Com. (bcom), B.Tech (b.tech), B.Arch (b.arch), B.Lib.I.Sc. (blibisc), MBBS (mbbs), BDS (bds), LLB (llb), Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.A. (ma), M.Sc. (m.sc.), M.Com. (m.com.), MBA (mba), MCA (mca), M.Tech (mtech), M.Ed. (med), M.Lib.I.Sc. (mlibisc), M.Pharm (mpharm), MDS (mds), MD (md), MS (ms), Ph.D. (phd), LLM (llm) |
| Number of Vacancies | 829 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay scale varies by post as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Matrix (Level 9 to Level 18). Exact in-hand salary figures not specified in the notification. |
| Age Limits | Minimum 18 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Not specified for most posts; some posts may require prior work experience (verify post-wise in official notification). |
| Application Fee | - Preliminary Examination Fee: Rs. 100/- (payable online; fee exemption available for SC/SC(A)/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disability, and Destitute Widows). - Main Examination Fee: Rs. 150/- (or Rs. 300/- if shortlisted for both Group II and Group IIA Main Examinations; fee exemption available for eligible categories). - Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a recognized degree from a UGC-recognised university (specific qualifications vary by post).
- Knowledge of Tamil is mandatory (passed SSLC/HSC/Degree with Tamil or Second Class Language Test in Tamil conducted by TNPSC).
- Age limit varies by post and category (minimum age generally 18 years, maximum age 32 years for 'Others' category; no maximum age limit for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM candidates for most posts).
- Additional age relaxations for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-servicemen, and Destitute Widows.
- Candidates not belonging to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM with 5+ years of government service are ineligible.
- Specific posts have gender restrictions (e.g., Male Warden for male candidates only, Jailor (Special Prison for Women) for female candidates only).
- Persons with colour blindness or night blindness are disqualified for Assistant Inspector and Handloom Inspector posts.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities are ineligible for Jailor (Men), Jailor (Special Prison for Women), Special Assistant, and Special Branch Assistant posts.
- Knowledge of Tamil is mandatory (passed SSLC/HSC/Degree with Tamil or Second Class Language Test in Tamil conducted by TNPSC).
- Age limit varies by post and category (minimum age generally 18 years, maximum age 32 years for 'Others' category; no maximum age limit for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM candidates for most posts).
- Additional age relaxations for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-servicemen, and Destitute Widows.
- Candidates not belonging to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM with 5+ years of government service are ineligible.
- Specific posts have gender restrictions (e.g., Male Warden for male candidates only, Jailor (Special Prison for Women) for female candidates only).
- Persons with colour blindness or night blindness are disqualified for Assistant Inspector and Handloom Inspector posts.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities are ineligible for Jailor (Men), Jailor (Special Prison for Women), Special Assistant, and Special Branch Assistant posts.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Single objective-type paper (screening test; marks not counted for final merit).
- Main Examination: Separate for Group II and Group IIA Services, each with two papers (Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test, qualifying; Paper II: General Studies, counted for ranking).
- Onscreen Certificate Verification: Candidates admitted in 1:3 (General) and 1:2 (Reserved categories) ratio based on Main Exam Paper II marks.
- Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling: Candidates admitted in 1:3 (General) and 1:1.5 (Reserved categories) ratio based on rank.
- Main Examination: Separate for Group II and Group IIA Services, each with two papers (Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test, qualifying; Paper II: General Studies, counted for ranking).
- Onscreen Certificate Verification: Candidates admitted in 1:3 (General) and 1:2 (Reserved categories) ratio based on Main Exam Paper II marks.
- Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling: Candidates admitted in 1:3 (General) and 1:1.5 (Reserved categories) ratio based on rank.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
Open to all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) with specific relaxations for reserved categories.
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned photograph (taken on or after 11.08.2026) and signature in specified format.
- Educational qualification certificates (degree, diploma, etc.).
- Community certificate (for reserved categories).
- Disability certificate (if applicable for age relaxation or exemption).
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Aadhaar card (mandatory for linking with One Time Registration).
- Any other documents as specified in the official notification.
- Educational qualification certificates (degree, diploma, etc.).
- Community certificate (for reserved categories).
- Disability certificate (if applicable for age relaxation or exemption).
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Aadhaar card (mandatory for linking with One Time Registration).
- Any other documents as specified in the official notification.
💳 Application Fee Details
- Preliminary Examination Fee: Rs. 100/- (payable online; fee exemption available for SC/SC(A)/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disability, and Destitute Widows).
- Main Examination Fee: Rs. 150/- (or Rs. 300/- if shortlisted for both Group II and Group IIA Main Examinations; fee exemption available for eligible categories).
- Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI).
- Main Examination Fee: Rs. 150/- (or Rs. 300/- if shortlisted for both Group II and Group IIA Main Examinations; fee exemption available for eligible categories).
- Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026?
It is the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and IIA Services), Notification No. 07/2026, released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on 11.08.2026 to fill 821 vacancies in Group II (41 posts) and Group IIA (780 posts) Services.
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How many vacancies are available in TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026?
There are 821 total vacancies - 41 in Group II Services and 780 in Group IIA Services, spread across multiple departments and districts in Tamil Nadu.
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What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 09.09.2026, 11:59 P.M.
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What is the qualification required for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026?
Qualification varies by post - most posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university, while a few posts (such as Assistant Section Officer, Law) require a B.L. degree or a specific postgraduate qualification.
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What is the selection process for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026?
Selection involves a Common Preliminary Examination (screening only), a Main Examination (separate for Group II and Group IIA, each with a qualifying Tamil Paper I and a ranking Paper II), Onscreen Certificate Verification, Physical Certificate Verification, and Counselling.