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    TNPSC Group 2 2026 - Notification (August 11), Application form, Syllabus, Eligibility

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 - Notification (August 11), Application form, Syllabus, Eligibility

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 19 Dec 2025, 12:23 PM IST

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 - Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 2 notification 2026 on August 11, 2026 on the website - tnpsc.gov.in. The TNPSC Group 2 2026 application form will be released along with the notification. The commission has scheduled to conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam on October 25, 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. TNPSC Group 2 2026 Overview
    2. What are the TNPSC Group 2 Exam Dates 2026?
    3. What are TNPSC Group 2 Posts 2026?
    4. What is the TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility 2026?
    5. TNPSC Group 2 Application Form 2026
    6. What is the TNPSC Group 2 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme?
    7. TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centres 2026
    8. TNPSC Group 2 2026 Syllabus
    9. TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket
    10. TNPSC Group 2 2026 Answer Key
    11. TNPSC Group 2 Result 2026
    12. TNPSC Group 2 Cut Off 2026
    13. What is the TNPSC Group 2 2026 Selection Process?
    TNPSC Group 2 2026 - Notification (August 11), Application form, Syllabus, Eligibility
    TNPSC Group 2

    Those qualifying all the TNPSC Group 2 2026 recruitment stages will be recruited for various posts and departments in India. TNPSC Group 2 exam 2026 has three stages i.e. prelims, mains and interview respectively. Candidates who have completed the registration process and successfully submitted the form will be issued the TNPSC Group 2 hall ticket. For more information on the TNPSC Group 2 2026 exam and other relevant details, go through the article below.

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 Overview

    Before going into the details of the TNPSC Group 2 recruitment 2026 process, here is an overview of the same, see the table below -

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 Highlights

    Name of the exam

    Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 Exam

    Official website

    tnpsc.gov.in

    Commonly known as

    TNPSC Group 2

    Conducting authority

    Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

    Frequency of exam

    Once per year

    Number of vacancies

    TBA

    Mode of application

    Online

    Mode of exam

    Offline

    Stages of exam

    • Prelims

    • Mains

    • Endurance test.

    What are the TNPSC Group 2 Exam Dates 2026?

    The TNPSC Group 2 exam dates for various events starting from the release of the application to the declaration of the final result have been provided in the table below.

    Important Dates of TNPSC Group 2 2026

    Events

    Dates

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 notification

    August 11, 2026

    TNPSC Group 2 application dates

    August 11, 2026

    Last date to apply for TNPSC Group 2 2026

    To be announced

    Last date to pay fee

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 application form correction window

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 prelims hall ticket 2026

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 exam 2026 of prelims

    October 25, 2026

    Prelims result

    To be announced

    Hall ticket for TNPSC Group 2 mains exam

    To be announced

    Mains exam

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 mains result

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 interview process

    To be announced

    Final TNPSC Group 2 result 2026

    To be announced

    What are TNPSC Group 2 Posts 2026?

    TNPSC Group 2 exam 2026 is held for the recruitment of eligible candidates for different TNPSC Group 2 posts in different state government departments such as Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service, Tamil Nadu Social Defence Subordinate Service, Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service etc.

    • Industrial Cooperative Officer,

    • Probation Officer,

    • Assistant Inspector of Labour,

    • Sub Registrar,

    • Grade-II Assistant Section Officer,

    • Audit Inspector,

    • Forester

    • Sub Registrar, Grade-II

    • Revenue Assistant etc

    What is the TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility 2026?

    Those applying for the exam must fulfil the TNPSC Group 2 2026 eligibility criteria as prescribed by the commission like the nationality, age, educational qualification, etc. Applicants qualifying the eligibility norms can apply for the TNPSC Group 2 recruitment process 2026. Check the table below to the eligibility.

    TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Nationality

    Indian national

    Age

    18 to 37 years for unreserved applicants, relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to applicants of the reserved categories

    Educational Qualification

    Graduation

    For more detailed information on the TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria aspirants can refer to the official TNPSC Group 2 notification 2026.

    TNPSC Group 2 Application Form 2026

    The commission will release te TNPSC Group 2 2026 application form on August 11, 2026 at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates can register themselves for the TNPSC Group 2 recruitment process by visiting the TNPSC website before the closing date. They have to pay a one-time registration fee of Rs 150 and thereafter Rs 100 & Rs 150 as exam fee for the prelims and mains exam. Those belonging to the reserved category are exempted from paying the fee. The fee can be paid via online or offline mode. Steps to fill the TNPSC Group 2 application form are as follows:

    1. Candidates need to do one-time registration - OTR before applying for TNPSC Group 2 posts.

    2. For OTR, they require some personal details like name, mobile number, email id, scanned photograph, signature and educational certificates.

    3. After OTR, applicants' unique ID and password is generated and sent to his mobile number and email id.

    4. Applicants can use the login credentials provided to sign in and fill the TNPSC Group 2 registration form.

    5. To fill the application form, aspirants have to select the TNPSC Group 2 post or service they want to apply for

    6. Candidates have to upload their scanned photograph and signature as per dimension prescribed by the commission

    7. After submitting the application form, aspirants need to take a printout of the registration form for future reference.

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    What is the TNPSC Group 2 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme?

    The TNPSC Group 2 exam has two papers i.e. prelims and mains. Both prelims and mains are conducted in offline mode. Prelims exam is objective type in nature whereas mains is subjective in nature. Prelims exam is conducted for 300 marks having 200 questions. There is no -ve marking in the TNPSC Group 2 exam. Check the tables below for more information on TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern 2026.

    TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern

    Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Marks

    Duration

    General Studies

    200

    300

    3 hrs

    General Tamil/General English

    Aptitude and Mental Ability

    TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2026

    Subjects

    Maximum Marks

    Duration

    Tamil Eligibility Test
    100

    3 hrs

    General Studies (Degree Standard)

    300
    3 hrs

    TNPSC Group 2A Mains Exam Pattern 2026

    Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Marks

    Duration

    Tamil Eligibility Test


    200



    400


    3 hrs

    General Studies (Degree Standard)

    3 hrs

    General Intelligence and Reasoning

    TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centres 2026

    There are various TNPSC Group 2 2026 exam centres available across the state of Tamil Nadu for the exam. These TNPSC Group 2 centres for both prelims and mains exams are different. Applicants can select the exam centre preference while applying for the TNPSC Group 2 exam. The List of TNPSC Group 2 exam centres 2026 for prelims and mains is given below.

    TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Centres

    District
    Centre
    Centre Code
    Ariyalur
    Ariyalur
    3001
    Udaiyarpalayam
    3004
    Chengalpattu
    Chengalpattu
    3301
    Maduranthakam
    3303
    Tambaram
    3305
    Chennai
    Alandur
    0102
    Ambattur
    0103
    Egmore
    0106

    Guindy
    0107
    Madhavaram
    0108
    Mylapore
    0111
    Perambur
    0112
    Thiruvottriyur
    0115
    Tondiarpet
    0116
    Velachery
    0117
    Coimbatore
    Coimbatore (North)
    0204
    Coimbatore (South)
    0205
    Mettupalayam
    0208
    Pollachi
    0210
    Sulur
    0211
    Cuddalore
    Cuddalore
    0301
    Chidambaram
    0303
    Kurinjipadi
    0305
    Panruti
    0306
    Virudhachalam
    0310
    Dharmapuri
    Dharmapuri
    0401
    Harur
    0402
    Pappireddipatti
    0406
    Dindigul
    Dindigul
    0501
    Kodaikanal
    0506
    Nilakottai
    0508
    Palani
    0510
    Erode
    Erode
    0601
    Bhavani
    0603
    Gobichettipalayam
    0604
    Perundurai
    0608
    Kallakurichi
    Kallakurichi
    3401
    Tirukoilur
    3405
    Kancheepuram
    Kancheepuram
    0701
    Sriperumbudur
    0703
    Uthiramerur
    0704
    Kanniyakumari
    Nagercoil
    0801
    Vilavancode
    0807
    Karur
    Karur
    0901
    Kulithalai
    0905
    Krishnagiri
    Krishnagiri
    3101
    Hosur
    3104
    Pochampalli
    3105
    Madurai
    Madurai (East)
    1003
    Madurai (North)
    1004
    Madurai (South)
    1005
    Madurai (West)
    1006
    Melur
    1007
    Thiruparankundram
    1010
    Usilampatti
    1011
    Mayiladuthurai
    Mayiladuthurai
    3801
    Sirkali
    3803
    Nagapattinam
    Nagapattinam
    1101
    Namakkal
    Namakkal
    1201
    Paramathi Velur
    1205
    Rasipuram
    1206
    Tiruchengode
    1208
    Perambalur
    Perambalur
    1401
    Pudukottai
    Pudukottai
    1501
    Aranthangi
    1503
    Ramanathapuram
    Ramanathapuram
    1601
    Paramakudi
    1606
    Ranipet
    Ranipet
    3501
    Arakkonam
    3502
    Salem
    Salem
    1701
    Attur
    1702
    Mettur
    1706
    Omalur
    1707
    Salem (West)
    1710
    Sangagiri
    1711
    Vazhapadi
    1712
    Sivagangai
    Sivagangai
    1801
    Devakottai
    1802
    Karaikudi
    1805
    Tenkasi
    Tenkasi
    3601
    Alangulam
    3602
    Sankarankovil
    3604
    Thanjavur
    Thanjavur
    1901
    Kumbakonam
    1903
    Orathanadu
    1904
    Papanasam
    1905
    Pattukottai
    1906
    The Nilgiris
    Udagamandalam
    1301
    Coonoor
    1302
    Gudalur
    1303
    Theni
    Theni
    2001
    Periyakulam
    2004
    Uthamapalayam
    2005
    Thiruvallur
    Thiruvallur
    2101
    Avadi
    2102
    Ponneri
    2105
    Poonamallee
    2106
    Tiruthani
    2108
    Thiruvannamalai
    Thiruvannamalai
    2201
    Arani
    2202
    Kilpennathur
    2208
    Polur
    2209
    Thiruvarur
    Thiruvarur
    2301
    Mannargudi
    2304
    Thiruthuraipoondi
    2307
    Thoothukudi
    Thoothukudi
    2401
    Kovilpatti
    2405
    Srivaikundam
    2408
    Tiruchendur
    2409
    Tiruchirappalli
    Tiruchirappalli (West)
    2510
    Lalgudi
    2502
    Manapparai
    2504
    Musiri
    2506
    Srirangam
    2507
    Thuraiyur
    2509
    Tiruchirappalli (East)
    2511
    Tirunelveli
    Tirunelveli
    2601
    Ambasamudram
    2602
    Cheranmahadevi
    2603
    Palayamkottai
    2606
    Tirupathur
    Tirupathur
    3701
    Vaniyambadi
    3704
    Tiruppur
    Tiruppur (North)
    3208
    Dharapuram
    3203
    Tiruppur (South)
    3209
    Vellore
    Vellore
    2701
    Gudiyatham
    2703
    Villupuram
    Villupuram
    2801
    Gingee
    2802
    Tindivanam
    2807
    Virudhunagar
    Virudhunagar
    2901
    Aruppukottai
    2902
    Rajapalayam
    2904
    Sathur
    2905
    Sivakasi
    2906
    Srivilliputhur
    2907

    TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Centres

    S. No.
    Name of the Centre
    Centre Code
    S. No.
    Name of the Centre
    Centre Code
    1.
    Ariyalur
    3001
    20.
    Ramanathapuram
    1601
    2.
    Chengalpattu
    3301
    21.
    Ranipet
    3501
    3.
    Chennai
    0101
    22.
    Salem
    1701
    4.
    Coimbatore
    0201
    23.
    Sivagangai
    1801
    5.
    Cuddalore
    0301
    24.
    Tenkasi
    3601
    6.
    Dharmapuri
    0401
    25.
    Thanjavur
    1901
    7.
    Dindigul
    0501
    26.
    The Nilgiris
    1301
    8.
    Erode
    0601
    27.
    Theni
    2001
    9.
    Kallakurichi
    3401
    28.
    Thiruvallur
    2101
    10.
    Kancheepuram
    0701
    29.
    Thiruvannamalai
    2201
    11.
    Kanniyakumari
    0801
    30.
    Thiruvarur
    2301
    12.
    Karur
    0901
    31.
    Thoothukudi
    2401
    13.
    Krishnagiri
    3101
    32.
    Tiruchirappalli
    2501
    14.
    Madurai
    1001
    33.
    Tirunelveli
    2601
    15.
    Mayiladuthurai
    3801
    34.
    Thirupathur
    3701
    16.
    Nagapattinam
    1101
    35.
    Tiruppur
    3201
    17.
    Namakkal
    1201
    36.
    Vellore
    2701
    18.
    Perambalur
    1401
    37.
    Villupuram
    2801
    19.
    Pudukkottai
    1501
    38.
    Virudhunagar
    2901

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 Syllabus

    The TNPSC Group 2 syllabus 2026 for both prelims and mains is prescribed by the Commission. TNPSC Group 2 prelims and mains exam syllabus is given below.

    TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2026

    General English
    General Studies

    Topics

    General science

    Current affairs

    Geography of India

    History & culture of India

    Indian polity

    Indian economy

    Indian national movement

    History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

    Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

    Aptitude & Mental Ability

    TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026

    Modern History of India

    Tamil Society – Culture and Heritage

    Science and Technology
    Geography of India
    Social Issues in India

    Tamil to English translation

    English to Tamil translation

    Precis writing

    Comprehension

    Hints development

    Essay writing on topics from Thirukkural

    Letter writing

    TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket

    The TNPSC Group 2 2026 hall tikctet is released on the official website. The hall ticket for both prelims and mains exam is released separately on the TNPSC website. The TNPSC Group 2 hall ticket 2026 consists of various details printed on it like candidate’s name, roll number, registration number, photograph & signature, category, examination date & time, exam venue, reporting time, etc. Candidates need to carry the TNPSC Group 2 admit card to the examination centre or else they won't be allowed to appear for the exam.

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 Answer Key

    TNPSC releases the Group 2 exam answer key after a few days of the examination. The TNPSC Group 2 answer key 2026 is to be released online on the TNPSC website for all the subjects in the prelims exam. This makes it easy for the aspirants to check their responses and get an idea of how they did in the exam. It also helps the applicants to calculate their score. Aspirants also have the facility to raise an objection to certain questions which they feel are not correctly marked by the commission.

    TNPSC Group 2 Result 2026

    The TNPSC Group 2 result 2026 is declared by commission on their official website - tnpsc.gov.in for all the stages of the examination. Those qualifying all the stages are selected for recruitment for various posts under TNPSC Group 2 2026 exam. The final TNPSC Group 2 result is based on the marks obtained by candidates in the mains and interview stage of the process.

    TNPSC Group 2 Cut Off 2026

    The TNPSC Group 2 2026 cut off is the minimum mark required by the applicants to qualify a particular stage of the exam and move on to the next round. the TNPSC Group 2 Cut off for both prelims and mains stageis released separately. Camdidates meeting the cut off of prelims exam will be eligible for mains and candidates clearing the mains exam cut off are selected for the interview round. For more details about the cut off read the article TNPSC Group 2 Cut off 2026.

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    What is the TNPSC Group 2 2026 Selection Process?

    The TNPSC Group 2 selection process has three stages. Those qualifying all three stages are eligible for TNPSC Group 2 recruitment 2026 to different posts under TNPSC Group 2 examination. The three stages of selection are:

    1. Prelims - MCQs

    2. Mains - Descriptive

    3. Interview - Oral

    The final selection is based on the marks of the mains and interview stages. For more details on the TNPSC Group 2 selection process see the 2026 official notification.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Recruitment through TNPSC Group 2 exam is done for which posts?
    A:

    The TNPSC Group 2 2026 exam is conducted for recruitment to posts like Industrial Co-operative Officer, Probation Officer, Assistant Inspector of Labour, Sub Registrar, Grade-II Assistant Section Officer, Audit Inspector, Revenue Assistant etc.

    Q: When is the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2026 going to be conducted?
    A:

    The TNPSC Group 2 exam will be conducted on October 25, 2026.

    Q: Is the TNPSC Group 2 exam conducted online or offline?
    A:

     TNPSC Group 2 exam is conducted in offline mode.

    Q: Is there -ve marking in TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam?
    A:

    No, there is no -ve marking in the TNPSC Group 2 prelims or in mains exam.

    Q: What is the frequency of the TNPSC Group 2 exam?
    A:

    It is held once a year by TNPSC in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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