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    TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 - Notification (Soon), Apply Online, Vacancies, Syllabus, Eligibility

    TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 - Notification (Soon), Apply Online, Vacancies, Syllabus, Eligibility

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 19 Dec 2025, 03:29 PM IST

    TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 -Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 2 recruitment notification 2026 on August 11, 2025 on the offiical website, tnpsc.gov.in. The commission conducts the TNPSC Group 2 2026 exam for the recruitment of candidates for various Government posts in Tamil Nadu. Graduate candidates between 18 to 40 years can apply for TNPSC Group 2 exam 2026 in online mode. Candidates can know the application dates and the TNPSC Group 2 exam dates through the annual TNPSC 2026 calendar.

    TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 - Notification (Soon), Apply Online, Vacancies, Syllabus, Eligibility
    TNPSC Group 2 2026

    The selection process of TNPSC Group 2 2026 recruitment will be in three stages - prelims exam (Objective), mains exam (Descriptive) and interview. Candidates who qualify the prelims exam will be called for the mains exam later. The final result of TNPSC Group 2 recruitment 2026 will be released on the basis of performance in mains exam and interview. TNPSC Group 2 exam is conducted every year for the recruitment of candidates as Probation Officer, Assistant Inspector of Labour, Sub Registrar, etc. For more details about TNPSC recruitment 2026, candidates can check the article below.

    TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Dates

    Events

    Dates

    TNPSC Group 2 notification dateAugust 11, 2026

    TNPSC Group 2 application dates

    To be announced

    Last date to apply for TNPSC Group 2 2026

    To be announced

    Last date to pay fee

    To be announced

    Application form correction dates

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 prelims hall ticket

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 2026 exam

    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 mains result

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 interview process

    To be announced

    Final TNPSC Group 2 result 2026

    To be announced

    TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    The exam conducting authorities prescribes the TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria in the official notification. The TNPSC Group 2026 eligibility criteria comprises educational qualifications and age limit. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply for TNPSC Group 2 2026 from the official website. For more details, aspirants can check the table for age limit given below.

    TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit

    Post

    Minimum age limit

    Maximum age limit

    For all posts (Except Sub-Registrar Grade – II, Probation Officer in Prison Department and Social Defence Department)

    18 years

    30 years

    Sub-Registrar Grade- II

    20 years

    Probation Officer in Prison Department

    22 years

    Probation Officer in Social Defence Department

    26 years

    40 years

    TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification

    Candidates must graduate in any stream from a recognised University/Institute.

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    TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 - How to fill the Application Form?

    Applicants first need to register themselves on the official website. After successful registration, candidates can proceed to fill the TNPSC Group 2 2026 application form. The details candidates need to mention in the TNPSC Group 2 application form 2026 are personal details, educational qualification, contact details and exam details.

    Candidates also need to upload scanned images of photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned in the application form. TNPSC Group 2 recruitment application fee for prelims is Rs. 100 while fee for mains exam is Rs. 150. Female and reserved category candidates are exempted from fee payment. Candidates can check steps to fill the TNPSC Group 2 application form from below.

    Step 1: Visit the official website of TNPSC - tnpsc.gov.in.

    Step 2: Click on the OTR link provided on the home screen.

    Step 3: Upload documents and fill the required details.

    Step 4: Now candidates need to login with their ID and password.

    Step 5: Fill personal details, select post, education qualification, etc.

    Step 6: Pay the application fee through online modes.

    TNPSC Group 2 recruitment 2026 application fee

    Exam

    Mode of payment

    Fee

    Prelims exam

    Online

    Rs. 100

    Mains exam

    Online

    Rs. 150

    Step 7: Check all details and print the application form receipt for future reference.

    TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026

    The exam-conducting authorities specifies the TNPSC Group 2 2026 exam pattern in the official notification. Candidates can check the TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern 2026 for both prelims and mains exam. The TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam is be objective type while the mains exam is descriptive in nature. Candidates who qualify the prelims exam are called for the TNPSC Group 2 mains 2026 exam. For more details about the exam pattern candidates can check the table given below.

    TNPSC Exam Pattern for Prelims Exam

    Subject

    Number of questions

    Maximum marks

    Duration

    General Tamil/General English

    100

    300

    3 hours

    General Studies + Aptitude and Mental Ability Test

    150

    TNPSC Exam Pattern for Mains Exam

    Subject

    Maximum marks

    Duration

    General Studies (Degree Standard)

    200

    3 hours


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the credentials required to download hall ticket for TNPSC Group 2?
    A:

    Candidates can download TNPSC hall ticket 2026 through their application number/ login ID and date of birth.

    Q: Is TNSPSC group 2 has negative marking?
    A:

    Yes, the TNPSC Group 2 2026 exam will have a negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers.

    Q: Is TNPSC Group 2 conducted every year?
    A:

    Yes, the TNPSC Group 2 exam is conducted once a year.

    Q: What is the selection process of TNPSC Group 2?
    A:

    TNPSC Group 2 selection process comprises three stages - prelims exam , mains exam and interview.

    Q: What is the minimum eligibility criteria of TNPSC Group 2?
    A:

    Candidates must have a graduation degree to be eligible for TNPSC Group 2 recruitment.

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