Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2025, along with announcing TNPSC Group 2Mains Exam Date on its official website. TNPSC Group 2 Mains exam scheduled on February 8, 2026. TNPSC Group 2 prelims result has been published in PDF format, listing the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Provisionally admitted candidates must pay an examination fee of ₹150 (unless exempted), and candidates claiming Tamil Eligibility Test exemption must upload the prescribed certificate through their OTR ID between December 23 and December 29, 2025.
| Paper (Subject) | Date of Main Examination | Type of Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Tamil Eligibility Test) | 08.02.2026 (AN) | Descriptive |
| Paper-II (General Studies, General Intelligence and Reasoning) | 08.02.2026 (FN) | Objective (OMR Method) |
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TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment is a selection process conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission to appoint candidates for various Group 2 (with interview) and Group 2A (non-interview) civil service posts in the Tamil Nadu state government. The recruitment process involves different stages: both Group 2 and Group 2A posts require candidates to clear a Preliminary Exam and a Main Written Exam, while only Group 2 posts require candidates to attend an interview after the main exam.
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TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Notification 2025 was released on July 15, 2025 by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The notification includes details about eligibility, vacancy distribution, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and application guidelines.
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Here is a table of the key details of the TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Combined Civil Services Examination:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Combined Civil Services Exam 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 645 (Group II – 50; Group IIA – 595) |
| Job Type | Tamil Nadu State Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process (Group II) | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Selection Process (Group IIA) | Prelims + Mains (No Interview) |
| Preliminary Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Mains Exam Mode | Group II: Descriptive; Group IIA: CBT + Descriptive |
| Exam Language | Tamil and English |
| Salary Range | ₹37,200 – ₹1,17,600 per month (varies by post) |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
Below is the complete schedule of TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Exam 2025 including all key events:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Notification Release Date | July 15, 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Online Application | July 15, 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Last Date to Apply | August 13, 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Application Correction Window | August 18 to August 20, 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Prelims Exam Date | September 28, 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Admit Card for Prelims | September 23, 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Prelims Result Date | December 22, 2025 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Mains Exam Date (Group II & IIA) | February 8, 2026 |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Mains Admit Card | TBA |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Mains Result Date | TBA |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Oral Test / Interview (Group II only) | TBA |
| TNPSC Group 2 2025 Final Result Declaration | TBA |
TNPSC Group 2 2025 Eligibility criteria consist of certain requirements related to Nationality, Age Limit, and Educational Qualification. Check below the different parameters of the TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria:
The Commission allows Indian applicants to apply for various posts in the TNPSC Group 2 2025 exam. Every candidate will be eligible if they are:
TNPSC Group 2 2025 Age Limit is different for each post. Check the table given below:
| Post | Age Limit (in years) |
|---|---|
| Sub Registrar Grade- II | 20-32 |
| Probation Officer in the Social Defense Department | 26-42 |
| Probation Officer (PO) | 22-30 |
| Junior Employment Officer (Physically Disabled) | 18-40 |
| Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | 18-37 |
There is age relaxation on the age limit criteria for TNPSC Group 2 2025 as given below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Candidates who have more than 40% impairment will be given an age relaxation of up to 10 years over the maximum age restriction |
| Ex-Servicemen | Maximum age is 48 years |
| Candidates belonging to SC/ST, Most Backward Classes/ Denotified Communities, and Destitute Widows. | Candidates from the SC/ST, Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities, Backward Classes, and Destitute Widows categories may apply till the age limit of 35 years |
| Post | Educational Qualification | Other Preferred Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Inspector in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department | Any degree is accepted | Professing the Hindu religion alone |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Must have a Master’s degree/Bachelor’s degree and a BGL degree | - |
| Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department | Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | - |
| Assistant Inspector of Labor (AIL) | Having any degree in science, arts commerce stream or any other discipline | M.A (Social Work) |
| Assistant Section Officer Cum Programmer (ASO) | Must have MCA or Master’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science | - |
| Probation Officer in the Prison Department | Must have a degree of B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.O.L., B.B.A, etc | M.A., Degree in Criminology or Sociology or a degree in Psychology is given preference |
| Revenue Assistant | Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | - |
| Senior Inspector-Cooperative Societies in the Registrar of Co-operative Societies Department |
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| Special Assistant in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti corruption Department and Special Branch Assistant in the Intelligence Wing of the Police Department | Any Degree is eligible | Qualified for the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by Senior Grade/Higher in English & Tamil |
| Sub-Registrar Grade 2 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | Preference to a B.L. degree having candidates |
| Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (DCTO) | Must have a degree of B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.O.L., B.B.A, etc | Degree in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation Law |
| Handloom Inspector in the Handlooms and Textiles Department | Must have a degree of B.A., B.Sc., B.Com | A diploma in Handloom Technology / Textile Technology/ Textile processing is the preferred |
| Junior Employment Officer (Non-DA) (Employment Wing) and Junior Employment Officer (DA) | Candidates having a degree in Science, Commerce or Arts or B.O.L, BBA are eligible | - |
| Junior Superintendent/Supervisor in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing Department | Candidates must have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Bookkeeping by Higher / Senior Grade. | - |
| Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives in the Department of Industries and Commerce | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | - |
TNPSC Group 2 2025 application form has been made available on 15th July, 2025 on the official TNSPC website. The application window will close on 13th August, 2025, thus candidate who wish to appear for this exam must register themselves before the application window closes.
You are required to pay one time OTR Fee, Prelims exam & Mains exam fee along with service charges as applicable. The application fee is payable through online mode only i.e. via Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card on or before the last date. You must note that the application fee paid via offline mode or in the form of demand draft/ postal order etc. will not be accepted and the applications will stand rejected. Check the table below to know the Application Fees for the Prelims & Mains exam for TNPSC Group 2 2025:
| Event | Fee Fees (Expected) |
|---|---|
| One-time registration | INR 150 |
| Prelims Fee | INR 100 |
| Mains Fee | INR 150 |
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2025 consists of two stages and some subjects to test the candidates’ knowledge. Aspiring candidates must know the exam pattern of the Prelims and the Mains exams to help them solve the paper within the given period. You can follow the previous questions papers to understand the exam pattern or refer to the one given below:
TNPSC Group 2 2025 Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 consists of three sections- General Tamil/English, General Studies and Mental Ability. Check the table below for the detailed exam pattern of TNPSC Group 2 2025 Prelims exam:
| Subjects | Total Questions | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Tamil/English | 100 | 90 |
| General Studies | 75 | |
| Mental Ability | 25 | |
| Total | 200 |
TNPSC Group 2 2025 Mains Exam Pattern consists of two papers- Paper –I for the Tamil Eligibility test and Paper –II for General Studies. Check the table below for the detailed exam pattern of the TNPSC Group 2 2025 Mains exam:
| Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper- I (Tamil Eligibility test) | 1.5 hours | 100 | 40 |
| Paper –II (General Studies) | 3 hours | 300 | 90 marks for non-interview posts and 102 marks for interview posts |
TNPSC Group 2 syllabus is different for the Prelims and Mains Exam. Given below are the detailed syllabuses of both TNPSC Group 2 2025 Prelims and Mains exam:
| Combined Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination- Group-II and IIA Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| All posts of TNPSC Group-II and IIA Services | Language(General Tamil) | SSLC | Download PDF |
| Language(General English) | SSLC | Download PDF | |
| General Studies | Degree | Download PDF | |
| Combined Civil Services (Main) Examination- Group-II Services | |||
| All posts of TNPSC Group-II Services | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | Download PDF |
| General Studies | Degree | Download PDF | |
| Combined Civil Services (Main) Examination- Group-IIA Services | |||
| All posts of TNPSC Group-IIA Services | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | Download PDF |
| General Studies | Degree | Download PDF | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | SSLC | ||
| Language(General Tamil or General English) | SSLC | ||
TNPSC Group 2 2025 exam will be conducted at various centres across Tamil Nadu. The district-wise TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centres for 2024 are tabulated below:
| District | Centre |
|---|---|
| Ariyalur | Ariyalur |
| Udayarpalayam | |
| Chengalpattu | Chengalpattu |
| Maduranthakam | |
| Tambaram | |
| Chennai | Ambattur |
| Egmore | |
| Guindy | |
| Mylapore | |
| Perambur | |
| Thiruvottiyur | |
| Tondiarpet | |
| Velachery | |
| Coimbatore | Coimbatore (North) |
| Coimbatore (South) | |
| Pollachi | |
| Cuddalore | Cuddalore |
| Chidambaram | |
| Virudhachalam | |
| Dharmapuri | Dharmapuri |
| Harur | |
| Dindigul | Dindigul |
| Kodaikanal | |
| Palani | |
| Erode | Erode |
| Bhavani | |
| Gobichettipalayam | |
| Kallakurichi | Kallakurichi |
| Tirukoilur | |
| Kancheepuram | Kancheepuram |
| Sriperumbudur | |
| Kanyakumari | Nagercoil |
| Karur | Karur |
| Kulithalai | |
| Krishnagiri | Krishnagiri |
| Hosur | |
| Pochampalli | |
| Madurai | Madurai (North) |
| Madurai (South) | |
| Melur | |
| Thiruparankundram | |
| Usilampatti | |
| Mayiladuthurai | Mayiladuthurai |
| Sirkali | |
| Nagapattinam | Nagapattinam |
| Namakkal | Namakkal |
| Rasipuram | |
| Tiruchengode | |
| Perambalur | Perambalur |
| Pudukottai | Pudukottai |
| Aranthangi | |
| Iluppur | |
| Ramanathapuram | Ramanathapuram |
| Paramakudi | |
| Rameswaram | |
| Ranipet | Ranipet |
| Arakkonam | |
| Salem | Salem |
| Attur | |
| Mettur | |
| Omalur | |
| Sankari | |
| Sivagangai | Sivagangai |
| Devakottai | |
| Karaikudi | |
| Tenkasi | Tenkasi |
| Sankarankovil | |
| Thanjavur | Thanjavur |
| Kumbakonam | |
| Pattukottai | |
| The Nilgiris | Udagamandalam |
| Coonoor | |
| Gudalur | |
| Theni | Theni |
| Periyakulam | |
| Uthamapalayam | |
| Thiruvallur | Thiruvallur |
| Avadi | |
| Ponneri | |
| Poonamallee | |
| Tiruthani | |
| Thiruvannamalai | Thiruvannamalai |
| Arni | |
| Kilpennathur | |
| Polur | |
| Thiruvarur | Thiruvarur |
| Mannargudi | |
| Thiruthuraipoondi | |
| Thoothukudi | Thoothukudi |
| Kovilpatti | |
| Srivaikundam | |
| Tiruchendur | |
| Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli |
| Lalgudi | |
| Manapparai | |
| Musiri | |
| Srirangam | |
| Tiruchirappalli (East) | |
| Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli |
| Ambasamudram | |
| Cheranmahadevi | |
| Palayamkottai | |
| Tirupathur | Tirupathur |
| Vaniyambadi | |
| Tiruppur | Tiruppur |
| Dharapuram | |
| Tiruppur (South) | |
| Vellore | Vellore |
| Gudiyatham | |
| Villupuram | Villupuram |
| Tindivanam | |
| Virudhunagar | Virudhunagar |
| Aruppukottai | |
| Rajapalayam | |
| Sathur | |
| Sivakasi | |
| Srivilliputhur |
TNPSC Group 2 answer key 2025 will be released by TNPSC once the exam concludes on its official website: tnpsc.gov.in. It consists of the official answers to all the questions asked in TNPSC Group 2 question paper. A common answer key is released for TNPSC Group 2 question paper. You can raise objections on the provisional answer key & also calculate your marks with the help of the official TNPSC Group 2 answer key.
TNPSC Group 2 Result 2025 Prelims Result has been be released on December 22, 2025. You are selected for further rounds based on your performance in the Previous round. The candidates can download TNPSC Group 2 Results from the official website of TNPSC with the help of their login credentials.
The steps to download TNPSC Group 2 results are as follows:
TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2025 consists of the following stages:
A TNPSC Group II officer receives an average salary of INR 37,200- INR 1,17,600 per month. Being a government job, you are offered multiple benefits and allowances. Apart from your in-hand salary, TNPSC Group 2 officials also receive various perks and benefits which are as follows.
TNPSC Group 2 cut-off 2025 will be released along with TNPSC Group 2 Results and will be made available on the official website. You must score the minimum cut-off scores to qualify for the next stage. Based on the Cut-off, a merit list is also prepared to do the final selection of the candidates for various posts.
The Commission releases separate cut-offs for Male and Female candidates every year. You can refer to the previous year’s cut-off (2019) details mentioned below:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 161 | 158 |
| BC | 159 | 157 |
| MBC | 156 | 154 |
| BC(M) | 151 | 148 |
| SC | 153 | 150 |
| SC(A) | 149 | 142 |
| ST | 144 | 140 |
A total of 645 vacancies have been announced under TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Services. These posts are spread across various departments such as Revenue, Registration, Police, Health, Forest, and more.
Below is the detailed post-wise vacancy breakup:
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Inspector | 6 | Level 18 (CPS) |
| Junior Employment Officer (Non-DA) | 1 | |
| Junior Employment Officer (DA) | 1 | |
| Probation Officer (Social Defence) | 2 | Level 18 (CPS) |
| Probation Officer (Prisons) | 3 | |
| Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 6 | |
| Special Branch Assistant (Chennai Police) | 3 | |
| Special Branch Assistant (CID) | 5 | |
| Assistant Section Officer (TNPSC) | 1 | Level 16 (CPS) |
| Forester (Forest Dept.) | 13** | Level 16 (EPF) |
| Forester (TAFCORN) | 9 | |
| Total (Group II) | 50 |
Note: Vacancies marked ** are reserved for outstanding sportspersons.
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Inspector | 65 |
| Assistant Inspector (Audit) | 1 |
| Audit Inspector | 11 |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent | 1 |
| Assistant, Grade III (TIIC Ltd.) | 4 |
| Assistant (Commercial Taxes Dept.) | 13 |
| Senior Revenue Inspector | 50+ (District-wise) |
| Assistant (Multiple Departments incl. Health, Police, Registration, etc.) | 400+ |
| Assistant / Accountant (Sericulture Dept.) | 2 |
| Executive Officer, Grade III | 11 |
| Assistant (TNPSC Secretariat, Legislative Assembly, etc.) | 10+ |
| Lower Division (Counter) Clerk | 2 |
| Total (Group IIA) | 595 |
You can refer to the best books for all the stages of TNPSC Group 2 2025:
| Subject | Name of the Book | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Board Books | - |
| English | Objective General English | S.P Bakshi |
| TNPSC Supreme Guide | Sakthi Publishers | |
| General Awareness | Arihant GK | Manohar Pandey |
| Mental Ability | TNPSC Group II Aptitude and Mental Ability Exam Guides | V.V.K. Subburaj |
| Interview | Amazing Interview Answers | Richard Blazevich |
The commission organizes the TNPSC Counselling at its office. The Counselling is done to recruit candidates to different posts on the basis of the choice exercised by them along with the available vacancy. Only those candidates who have passed the Mains exam, as well as the Oral/ Interview round will be called for Counselling. Selected candidates must report to the given address as per the schedule released:
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar,
Park Town, Chennai-600003,
Tamil Nadu, India
| Relevant Links | |
|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria | TNPSC Group 2 Salary |
| TNPSC Group 2 Mock Test | TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Previous Year Question Paper with Answers PDF |
| TNPSC Group 2 News | |
Ques: Where is TNPSC Group 2 exam counselling conducted?
Ans. TNPSC Group 2 exam counselling is conducted in the office of the commission. Candidates qualifying for the Interview round are called for counselling.
Ques: Who conducts TNPSC Group 2 exam?
Ans. TNPSC Group 2 exam is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) with the official name of Combined Civil Service Exam Group 2.
Ques: How many stages are there in TNPSC Group 2 exam?
Ans. TNPSC Group 2 selection process consists of three stages while for Group 2-A no interview is there.
Ques: What are the total marks for TNPSC Mains exam?
Ans. The total marks for TNPSC Mains exam is 300.
Ques: What are the important topics in Paper –I of TNPSC Mains exam?
Ans. The important topics in Paper –I of the TNPSC Mains exam are:
Ques: What is the nature of TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary exam?
Ans. The nature of TNPSC Preliminary exam is objective. There will be a total of 100 questions with 1.5 marks each.
Ques: What is the minimum age limit to apply for TNPSC Group 2 exam?
Ans. The minimum age to apply for the TNPSC Group 2 exam is 21 years.
Ques: Who is not considered eligible to apply for TNPSC Group 2 exam?
Ans. Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC (A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM) and BCM who have been in five years and more of service in the State/Central Government are not eligible even if they are within the age limit.
Ques: What is the maximum age relaxation provided in TNPSC Group 2 exam?
Ans. The maximum age relaxation provided in the TNPSC Group 2 exam is 10 years. The differently-abled persons will get up to 10 years of age concession on the maximum upper age limit.
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