TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 Out @ tnpsc.gov.in, Check Post Details, 821 Vacancies, Exam Dates, Apply Online Link and More

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Notification 2026 was announced officially on the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission’s (TNPSC) website for the recruitment to the posts in the Group 2 and Group 2A services in the Tamil Nadu Government on 11 August 2026. Interested candidates can find about the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF, TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies, TNPSC Group 2A Vacancies, TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026, TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility 2026, TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit, TNPSC Group 2 Salary, TNPSC Group 2A Salary and TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026 here in this blog article from Veranda RACE. The TNPSC Group 2 Exam Schedule 2026 has also been announced in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF and candidates can start to register at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on 1 November 2026.

TNPSC Group 2 Notification2026 PDF Out

The TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Notification PDF 2026 for the recruitment to various Group 2 and Group 2A Services posts in various departments and organisations of the Tamil Nadu Government was released by the TNPSC on 11 August 2026 on the official TNPSC website.

TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 Out @ tnpsc.gov.in, Check Post Details, 821 Vacancies, Exam Dates, Apply Online Link and More

Candidates can start applying for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Exam 2026 starting from 11 August 2026.

The last date to apply or submit the online application for the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026 for the direct recruitment of 41 Group 2 Vacancies 2026 is 9 September 2026. Candidates can make changes to their application during the TNPSC Group 2 application correction window period that begins from 13 September 2026 until 15 September 2026.

The TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Process involves two stages namely Prelims and Mains for the selection of candidates for Group 2 and Group 2A Services posts.

Earlier, TNPSC has announced in its TNPSC Annual Exam Planner 2026 to tentatively release the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Notification 2026 on 11 August 2026.

As announced, the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF and the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 have been released in accordance with the TNSPC Annual Planner 2026 PDF and it has increased the confidence among the TNPSC aspirants about upcoming TNPSC Exams in 2026.

Candidate can start downloading the TNPSC Group 2 Notification PDF 2026 starting from 11 August 2026 from official TNPSC website or from the direct link available from the Veranda RACE website:

TNPSC Group 2 Notification (English) PDF 2026 – 821 Group 2 and 2A Vacancies Click Here to Download PDF

TNPSC Group 2 அறிவிப்பு (தமிழ்) PDF 2026 – 821 Group 2 & 2A காலிப்பணியிடங்கள் – PDF பதிவிறக்கம் செய்ய இங்கே கிளிக் செய்யவும்

TNPSC Annual Exam Planner 2026 – Click Here to Check

Important Links for TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026

TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF (English)

Click Here to Download PDF

TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF (Tamil)

Click Here to Download PDF

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Online Direct Application Link

Click Here to Apply Online

TNPSC Official Website

Click Here

TNPSC Annual Exam Planner 2026

Click Here to Check

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 for Group 2 and Group 2A: Overview

Candidates who are interested and eligible to apply for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 for the direct recruitment of 821 vacancies included in the Group 2 and Group 2A Services of the Tamil Nadu Government can find the complete overview of the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF below in this Veranda RACE blog post:

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: Overview

Recruitment Commission

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

Exam Name

Combined Civil Services Examination II 2026(Group II and Group IIA Services) / TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026 (Group 2 and Group 2A Services)

Notification Release Date

11 August 2026

Group 2 Vacancies in 2026

41

Group 2A Vacancies in 2026

780

Online Application Start Date

11 August 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

9 September 2026

Last Date for Online Fee Payment

9 September 2026

Application Correction Window

13 September 2026 to 15 September 2026

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026

1 November 2026

Exam Application Mode

Online

Official Website

https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/Home.aspx

TNPSC Group 2 Important Dates 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF was officially released by the TNPSC on website on 11 August 2026 for Group 2 and Group 2A vacancies in various departments and organisations of the Tamil Nadu Government.

Interested and eligible TNPSC candidates can find the TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Exam Important Dates 2026 related to TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 here:

TNPSC Group 2 Important Dates 2026

Notification Release Date

11 August 2026

Online Application Start Date

11 August 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

9 September 2026

Last Date for Online Fee Payment

9 September 2026

Application Correction WindowPeriod

13 September 2026 to 15 September 2026

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026

1 November 2026

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2026

To be notified later

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 has been officially released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification PDF 2026 itself.

The TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Exam 2026 for the recruitment of 41 Group 2 vacancies and 780 Group 2A vacancies has been scheduled to be conducted on 1 November 2026 from 9.30 AM to 12.30 AM across TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centres 2026 in various districts of Tamil Nadu.

TNPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2026

Candidates eligible to apply for the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026 can visit the official TNSPC website to apply via online mode.

Candidates are required to apply via only online mode for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 using the TNSPSC official website or www.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.in.

Eligible candidates need to register first at the One-Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the TNPSC website and then process to fill up the online exam application for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026.

If the candidate is already registered in the One-Time Registration platform of the TNPSC, he or she can proceed straightaway to ill up the details for the TNPSC Group 2 Apply Online Process 2026.

Candidates can also find the direct link to apply for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 here in our Veranda RACE website:

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Exam 2026 for 821 Group 2 & 2A Vacancies – Direct Link to Apply Online

TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026Notification PDF released by the TNPSC is mainly for the direct recruitment of 821 vacancies under the Group 2 and Group 2A services in the Tamil Nadu Government.

The posts and the related number of TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A Vacancies 2026 was officially announced in the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.

A total of 41 Group 2 Vacancies 2026 for Group 2 services and 780 Group 2A Vacancies 2026 for Group 2A services were announced by the TNPSC in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF.

TNPSC Group 2 Post-wise Vacancy 2026

Post

Vacancies

Group 2 Posts

41

Group 2A Posts

780

Total

821

A total of 821 Group 2 & 2A vacancies were announced through the TNPSC Group 2 2026 Notification PDF.

TNPSC Group 2 Post Vacancies 2026

Candidates can find the detailed list of 41 Group 2 post vacancies listed as part of the Group 2 Services of the Tamil Nadu Government:

TNPSC Group 2 Post Vacancies 2026

Name of the Post

Post Code

Name of the Service

Number of Vacancies

Assistant Inspector

1068

Tamil Nadu Labour Subordinate Service

7

Deputy Commercial Tax Officer

1013

Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Subordinate Service

1*

Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled)

1017

Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service

1

Probation Officer

1023

Tamil Nadu Jail Subordinate Service

5

Sub Registrar, Grade-II

1071

Tamil Nadu Registration Subordinate Service

3

Jailor (Men)

1941

Tamil Nadu Jail Service

3

Jailor (Special Prison for Women)

3200

Tamil Nadu Jail Service

1

Special Assistant

2265

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Special Branch Assistant

2279

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

6

Special Branch Assistant

3116

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant Section Officer

1073

Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service

5

Assistant Section Officer

1083

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service

2*

Assistant Section Officer

2201

Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service

1

Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer

2215

Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service

1*

Total

41

TNPSC Group 2A Post Vacancies 2026

Interested candidates can find the detailed list of 780 Group 2A post vacancies listed under the Group 2A services as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification PDF 2026:

TNPSC Group 2A Post Vacancies 2026

Name of the Post

Post Code

Name of the Service

Number of Vacancies

Senior Inspector

3745

Tamil Nadu Dairy Development Subordinate Service

6

Senior Inspector

1014

Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service

3

Audit Inspector

1029

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

5

Handloom Inspector

1868

Tamil Nadu Handloom Subordinate Service

3

Supervisor / Junior Superintendent

1087

Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing Subordinate Service

7

Senior Revenue Inspector – Ariyalur

2120

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Senior Revenue Inspector – Chennai

1033

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

17

Senior Revenue Inspector – Cuddalore

1035

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

5

Senior Revenue Inspector – Dindugal

1037

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Senior Revenue Inspector – Kallakurichi

3221

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Senior Revenue Inspector – Kancheepuram

1039

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Senior Revenue Inspector – Madurai

1042

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Senior Revenue Inspector – The Nilgiris

1045

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Senior Revenue Inspector – Perambalur

1046

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Senior Revenue Inspector – Salem

1049

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Senior Revenue Inspector – Tenkasi

3218

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Senior Revenue Inspector – Tirupathur

3220

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Senior Revenue Inspector – Vellore

1059

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Senior Revenue Inspector – Commissionerate of Revenue Administration

1030

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant – Ariyalur

2226

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant – Chengalpattu

3225

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant – Coimbatore

2227

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

9

Assistant – Cuddalore

2228

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant – Dharmapuri

2229

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Assistant – Dindigul

3786

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant – Erode

2231

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

6

Assistant – Kallakurichi

3226

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant – Kancheepuram

2232

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

8

Assistant – Kanniyakumari

2233

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Assistant – Krishnagiri

2235

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Assistant – Madurai

2236

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant – Mayiladuthurai

3305

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant – Nagapattinam

2237

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Assistant – Namakkal

2238

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant – Pudukkottai

2241

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

6

Assistant – Ramanathapuram

3777

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant – Salem

2243

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

6

Assistant – Sivagangai

2244

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

7

Assistant – Tenkasi

3227

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant – Thanjavur

2245

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Assistant – The Nilgiris

2239

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

9

Assistant – Theni

3827

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant – Thiruvallur

2251

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

8

Assistant – Thiruvannamalai

2252

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Assistant – Thiruvarur

2253

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

5

Assistant – Thoothukudi

2247

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant – Tiruchirappalli

2248

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant – Tirunelveli

2249

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

3

Assistant – Tiruppur

2250

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

9

Assistant – Vellore

2254

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant – Villupuram

2255

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

4

Assistant – Virudhunagar

2256

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant

1026

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

4

Assistant

1027

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

16

Assistant

2204

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Assistant

2205

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

4

Assistant

2206

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

45**

Assistant

2207

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

80**

Assistant

2216

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

16

Assistant

2218

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

17

Assistant

2261

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

8

Assistant

2262

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

Will be announced later

Assistant

2263

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

8

Assistant

2264

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

17

Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper

2266

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

14

Assistant

2268

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

50**

Assistant

2269

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

2

Assistant

2271

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

6

Assistant

2272

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

12

Assistant

2273

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

42**

Assistant

2274

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

83**

Assistant

2277

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

1

Assistant

2278

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

30

Assistant

2282

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

5

Assistant

3240

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

15

Accountant

1062

Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service

25

Executive Officer, Grade III

1654

Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Subordinate Service

9

Executive Officer, Grade-II

1091

Tamil Nadu Town Panchayat Subordinate Service

4

Junior Accountant

3356

Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited

2

Accountant

3357

Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited

4

Male Warden

3359

Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies

1

Assistant, Grade III

3286

Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited

5

Accountant

3823

Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited

4

Assistant

3826

Tamil Nadu Industrial Co-operative Bank Limited

30

Assistant

1076

Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service

8

Assistant

1077

Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service

7

Assistant

1081

Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service

10

Assistant

1084

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service

1

Lower Division (Counter) Clerk

1086

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service

3

Total Vacancies

780

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Interested and eligible applicants for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 for the recruitment to the posts under Group 2 and Group 2A services in various departments and organisations of the Tamil Nadu Government should fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply online.

The eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 include TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification 2026, TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit 2026, etc., which are discussed below in depth in this Veranda RACE TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Notification blog post of Veranda RACE:

TNPSC Group 2 Educational & Technical Qualification 2026

Candidates interested to apply for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 must possess minimum general educational and technical qualification as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF for the direct recruitment of posts under the Group 2 & 2A services in the Tamil Nadu Government.

Here in this table, candidates can find the Educational Qualification for Group 2 Services as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF:

TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification 2026

Name of the Post

Post Code

Educational and Technical Qualification

Assistant Inspector

1068

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for specified Social Work / Labour Welfare qualifications and eligible Ex-Servicemen.

Deputy Commercial Tax Officer

1013

B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com. Preference based on Commerce/Law and Taxation Law qualifications; preference for eligible Ex-Servicemen.

Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled)

1017

Degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Probation Officer

1023

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for qualifications in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Social Welfare or Social Work.

Jailor (Men)

1941

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration, followed by Master's degree in Social Work.

Jailor (Special Prison for Women)

3200

Sub Registrar, Grade-II

1071

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for candidates possessing a B.L. Degree.

Special Assistant

2265

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Must have passed Government Technical Examinations in Typewriting in English and Tamil by Higher Grade.

Special Branch Assistant

2279

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand at Lower Grade or above.

Special Branch Assistant

3116

Assistant Section Officer

1073

B.L. Degree awarded by any University recognised by UGC.

Assistant Section Officer

1083

Degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Assistant Section Officer

2201

Master's degree; or Bachelor's degree + B.G.L.; or Bachelor's degree with I Class in any one part.

Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer

2215

Master's degree in Computer Application or Master's degree in Science (Information Technology / Computer Science).

Candidates interested to apply for the Group 2A services vacancies can find the TNPSC Group 2A Educational Qualification 2026 here in this table:

TNPSC Group 2A Educational Qualification 2026

Name of the Post

Name of the Post

Name of the Post

Senior Inspector

1014

Degree from recognised University/Institution; or Diploma in Rural Services; or Diploma of Associate Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants. Preference for specified Co-operation qualifications.

Handloom Inspector

1868

Degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Supervisor / Junior Superintendent

1087

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for Government Technical Examination in Book-Keeping by Higher/Senior Grade.

Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper

2266

Degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Senior Inspector

3745

A degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Executive Officer, Grade-II

1091

A degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Lower Division (Counter) Clerk

1086

A degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Assistant, Grade III

3286

A degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Audit Inspector

1029

A degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Senior Revenue Inspector in various Districts

2120, 1033, 1035, 1037, 3221, 1039, 1042, 1045, 1046, 1049, 3218, 3220, 1059, 1030

A degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Assistant

2226, 3225, 2227, 2228, 2229, 3786, 2231, 3226, 2232, 2233, 2235, 2236, 3305, 2237, 2238, 2241, 3777, 2243, 2244, 3227, 2245, 2239, 3827, 2251, 2252, 2253, 2247, 2248, 2249, 2250, 2254, 2255, 2256, 1026, 1027, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2216, 2218, 2261, 2262, 2263, 2264, 2268, 2269, 2271, 2272, 2273, 2274, 2277, 2278, 2282, 3240, 3826, 1081, 1084

A degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Accountant

1062

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for degree in Commerce.

Accountant

3357

B.Com. degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Accountant

3823

B.Com. degree from any University recognised by UGC.

Junior Accountant

3356

Degree in Commerce. Preference for Typewriting English/Tamil Higher Grade qualification.

Male Warden

3359

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation.

Executive Officer, Grade III

1654

Degree from any University recognised by UGC. Preference for specified Religious Institutions service, Indian Culture and Religious Institutions Management, or Epigraphy and Archaeology qualifications.

Assistant

1076

B.L. Degree awarded by any University recognised by UGC.

Assistant

1077

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Economics or Statistics from any University/Institution recognised by UGC.

The degree qualification prescribed for the above TNPSC Group 2A posts should have been obtained by passing the required qualification in the following order of studies SSLC + HSC / Diploma or its equivalent + Undergraduate Degree as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.

TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit 2026

Interested candidates who wish to apply through online for the upcoming TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 for the recruitment of 41 Group 2 vacancies and 780 Group 2A vacancies in the Tamil Nadu Government should have completed 18 years of age (on 1 July 2026) for all posts.

You can find the category-wise age limits as per TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF here:

For Group 2 Service Posts in 2026:

Name of the Posts

Post Code

SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs,/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs

Others

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

Probation Officer

1023

22

No max. age limit

22

32

Deputy Commercial Tax Officer

1013

18

37

18

32

Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (For persons holding a degree in Law)

1013

18

39

18

34

Jailor (Men) and Jailor (Special Prison for Women) – Candidates possessing any Degree

1941 & 3200

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Jailor (Men) and Jailor (Special Prison for Women) – Candidates possessing Master's Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration or Master's Degree in Social Work

1941 & 3200

18

No max. age limit

18

37

Special Assistant

2265

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Special Branch Assistant

2279

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Special Branch Assistant

3116

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Sub Registrar, Grade-II

1071

20

No max. age limit

20

32

Assistant Inspector

1068

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled)

1017

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Assistant Section Officer

1073

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Assistant Section Officer

1083

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Assistant Section Officer

2201

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer

2215

18

No max. age limit

18

32

For Group 2A Service Posts in 2026:

Name of the Posts

Post Code

SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs,/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs

Others

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

For all posts (except Executive Officer, Grade III)

-

18

No max. age limit

18

32

Executive Officer, Grade III

1654

25

No max. age limit

25

37

No maximum age limit shall mean that the candidates should not have completed 60 years of age as on 1 July 2026 or at the time of selection or appointment to the post.

For Group 2A services, the minimum age is 18 years except for the post of Executive Officer (Grade III) for which the minimum age is 25 years.

TNPSC Group 2 Medical & Physical Standards 2026

Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 should have the following medical as well as physical standards as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF.

The prescribed standards of the visual acuity of the candidates applying for the following posts:

TNPSC Group 2 Visual Standard for all Posts 2026

Name of the Post

Post Code

Vision Standard Prescribed

Probation Officer

1023

Standard I

Assistant Inspector

1068

Standard II or Better. Colour blindness and night blindness to be a disqualification.

Handloom Inspector

1868

Standard III or Better. Colour blindness and night blindness to be a disqualification.

For all other posts in Group 2 and Group 2A Services

-

Standard III or Better

Eye Fitness Certificate is must for the post of Assistant Inspector (1068) and Handloom Inspector (1868).

Candidates admitted for onscreen verification of Group 2 and Group 2A services should upload eye fitness certificate in the format described in the Annexure V of the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Notification 2026 obtained from specialist in Ophthalmology working in Government Hospital, along with other documents.

Candidates with defective vision should submit an Eye Fitness certificate from a qualified Eye Specialist working in a Government Hospital at the time of joining the post, to the appointing authority for the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026.

For the Post of Jailor (Men) and Jailor (Special Prison for Women):

Candidates applying or the post of Jailor (Men) must possess the following minimum physical standards as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF:

TNPSC Group 2 Physical Standards for the Post of Jailor (Men) 2026

Height

Chest Measurement

SC, SC(A) and ST

Others

SC, SC(A), ST (on Full expiration)

Others (on Full expiration)

SC, SC(A), ST (on Full inspiration)

Others (on Full inspiration)

160 cm

165 cm

79 cm

81 cm

84 cm

86 cm

For candidates applying for the post of Jailor (Special Prison for Women), the following shall be the minimum height standards:

Group 2 Physical Standards for the Post of Jailor (Special Prison for Women) 2026

Height (Not Less than)

SC, SC(A), ST

Others

150 cm

156 cm

TNPSC Group 2 Knowledge in Tamil 2026

Candidates interested to apply for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil.

It is mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF that the candidate shall be deemed to possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil if, he/she has passed the SSLC examination (10th) or its equivalent examination / HSC / Degree, etc., with Tamil as one of the languages or studied the High School Course in Tamil medium or passed the SSLC examination (10th) or its equivalent examination in Tamil medium or passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.

Candidates are required to upload / produce either SSLC / HSC / Degree / PG Degree mark sheets or proof of having passed the Second-Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, when called for by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026 for the Group 2 and Group 2A vacancies comprise of two success stages:

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026: Common Preliminary Exam for both Group 2 & Group 2A posts

TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 / TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 is conducted for the selection of candidates for posts in the Group 2 services. The TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026 is conducted for the selection of candidates for the posts in the Group 2A services.

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 is conducted as a common exam for both Group 2 and Group 2A services by the TNPSC.

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 will be a screening test only. Marks scored in the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 will not be counted for determining the TNPSC Group 2 Final Merit List 2026.

Candidates who clear the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 will be called to write the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026 and the TNPSC Group 2A Exam 2026.

The TNPSC Group 2 Merit List 2026 ranking will be prepared based on the total marks secured by the candidates in the Paper II of the TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 or the TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 will be an offline OMR exam and consist of a single objective paper for both Group 2 and Group 2A service vacancies. It consists of the following subjects:

Language – General English / General Tamil

General Studies

Aptitude and Mental Ability

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 will consist of 200 questions and will be conducted for a total of 300 marks.

The time duration of the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 will be 180 minutes or 3 hours.

The questions in the Language and the Aptitude and Mental Ability sections will be of SSLC standard. The questions in the General Studies section of the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2026 will be of Degree standard.

Here you can find the detailed TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 with the list of subjects, marks, standard of questions, number of questions in each section and the exam time duration from Veranda RACE:

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

Subject

Standard

Questions

Marks

Time Duration

Language (General English / General Tamil)

SSLC

100

300

3 hours

General Studies

Degree

75

Aptitude and Mental Ability

SSLC

25

Total

200

300

3 hours

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 marks will not be considered for the TNPSC Group 2 Final Merit List 2026.

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 for the selection to the posts of Group 2 services will be conducted separately.

This TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 will consists of two papers:

Paper I – Tamil Eligibility Test

Paper II – General Studies

This TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 will be a descriptive exam.

The Tamil Eligibility Test paper will be conducted for 100 marks and for a duration of 3 hours. The General Studies paper will be conducted for 300 marks and for a duration of 3 hours.

Here you can find the detailed TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2026:

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2026

Paper

Subject

Standard

Marks

Time Duration

Paper I

Tamil Eligibility Test

SSLC

100

3 hours

Paper II

General Studies

Degree

300

3 hours

The answers of the Paper II of the TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks in the Paper I. Paper I is qualifying in nature.

Appearance in both the papers of the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026 will be compulsory.

TNPSC Group 2A Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026 for the selection to the posts of Group 2A services will be conducted separately.

This TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026 will consist of two papers:

Paper I – Tamil Eligibility Test (Descriptive)

Paper II – General Studies & General Intelligence and Reasoning (Computer-Based Objective Test)

Paper I of the TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026 will be a descriptive paper while Paper II will be an objective paper and will be a computer-based test.

Here you can find the detailed TNPSC Group 2A Mains Exam Pattern 2026:

TNPSC Group 2A Mains Exam Pattern 2026

Paper

Subject

Standard

Questions

Marks

Time Duration

Method

Type

Paper I

Tamil Eligibility Test

SSLC

-

100

3 hours

-

Descriptive

Paper II

General Studies

Degree

150

300

3 hours

CBT

Objective

General Intelligence & Reasoning

SSLC

50

The answers of the Paper II of the TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026 will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks in the Paper I. Paper I is qualifying in nature.

Appearance in both the papers of the TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026 will be compulsory.

TNPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Fee 2026 will be ₹ 100 and has to be paid by the candidates who have not claimed fee exemption in the TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026 at the time of submitting the TNPSC Group 2 Online Application 2026.

The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Fee 2026 will be ₹150 and has to be paid by the candidates who have not claimed fee exception, if shortlisted for the TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam 2026.

Candidates who have not claimed fee exception and are shortlisted for the TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 and TNPSC Group 2A Mains 2026 have to pay an examination fee of ₹300.

Candidates belonging to special categories can avail of exemption from paying examination fees as per eligibility criteria.

TNPSC Group 2 Application Exam Fee 2026

Event

Fee

One Time Registration

₹150

Prelims Exam

₹100

Mains Exam

₹150

Group 2 & Group 2A Mains Exam

₹300

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Centres 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 will be conducted in many TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Centres across various districts of Tamil Nadu.

Here is the list of TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Centres 2026 in Tamil Nadu as listed in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification PDF:

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Centres 2026

District

Exam 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

Slur

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

Conoor

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

Manargudi

2304

Thiruthuraipoondi

2307

Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi

241

Kovilpatti

2405

Srivaikundam

2408

Tiruchendur

2409

Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (West)

2510

Lalgudi

2502

Manapparai

2504

Musiri

2506

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 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 for Group 2 Service and Group 2A Service vacancies will be conducted in many TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Centres across various districts of Tamil Nadu.

Here is the list of TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Centres 2026 in Tamil Nadu as listed in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF:

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Centres 2026

Exam Centre

Centre Code

Chennai

0101

Coimbatore

0201

Madurai

1001

Tiruchirapalli

2501

Tirunelveli

2601

Salem

1701

Vellore

2701

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Dates 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 for the recruitment of Group 2 and Group 2A vacancies will be held on 1 November 2026.

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result Date 2026 is also expected to be released officially by the TNPSC once the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2026 is over.

The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2026 and the TNPSC Group 2A Mains Exam Date 2026 will be announced officially by the TNPSC after releasing the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2026.

TNPSC Group 2 Posts 2026

The following Group 2 posts and their number of vacancies were released by the TNPSC during the release of the TNPSC Group 2 Notification PDF 2026:

Assistant Inspector (1068)

1.Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (1013)

2.Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) (1017)

3.Probation Officer (1023)

4.Sub Registrar, Grade-II (1071)

5.Jailor (Men) (1941)

6.Jailor (Special Prison for Women) (3200)

7.Special Assistant (2265)

8.Special Branch Assistant (2279)

9.Special Branch Assistant (3116)

10.Assistant Section Officer (1073)

11.Assistant Section Officer (1083)

12.Assistant Section Officer (2201)

13.Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer (2215)

14.Senior Inspector (3745)

15.Senior Inspector (1014)

16.Audit Inspector (1029)

17.Handloom Inspector (1868)

18.Supervisor / Junior Superintendent (1087)

19.Senior Revenue Inspector – Ariyalur (2120)

20.Senior Revenue Inspector – Chennai (1033)

21.Senior Revenue Inspector – Cuddalore (1035)

22.Senior Revenue Inspector – Dindugal (1037)

23.Senior Revenue Inspector – Kallakurichi (3221)

24.Senior Revenue Inspector – Kancheepuram (1039)

25.Senior Revenue Inspector – Madurai (1042)

26.Senior Revenue Inspector – The Nilgiris (1045)

27.Senior Revenue Inspector – Perambalur (1046)

28.Senior Revenue Inspector – Salem (1049)

29.Senior Revenue Inspector – Tenkasi (3218)

30.Senior Revenue Inspector – Tirupathur (3220)

31.Senior Revenue Inspector – Vellore (1059)

32.Senior Revenue Inspector – Commissionerate of Revenue Administration (1030)

33.Assistant – Ariyalur (2226)

34.Assistant – Chengalpattu (3225)

35.Assistant – Coimbatore (2227)

36.Assistant – Cuddalore (2228)

37.Assistant – Dharmapuri (2229)

38.Assistant – Dindigul (3786)

39.Assistant – Erode (2231)

40.Assistant – Kallakurichi (3226)

41.Assistant – Kancheepuram (2232)

42.Assistant – Kanniyakumari (2233)

43.Assistant – Krishnagiri (2235)

44.Assistant – Madurai (2236)

45.Assistant – Mayiladuthurai (3305)

46.Assistant – Nagapattinam (2237)

47.Assistant – Namakkal (2238)

48.Assistant – Pudukkottai (2241)

49.Assistant – Ramanathapuram (3777)

50.Assistant – Salem (2243)

51.Assistant – Sivagangai (2244)

52.Assistant – Tenkasi (3227)

53.Assistant – Thanjavur (2245)

54.Assistant – The Nilgiris (2239)

55.Assistant – Theni (3827)

56.Assistant – Thiruvallur (2251)

57.Assistant – Thiruvannamalai (2252)

58.Assistant – Thiruvarur (2253)

59.Assistant – Thoothukudi (2247)

60.Assistant – Tiruchirappalli (2248)

61.Assistant – Tirunelveli (2249)

62.Assistant – Tiruppur (2250)

63.Assistant – Vellore (2254)

64.Assistant – Villupuram (2255)

65.Assistant – Virudhunagar (2256)

66.Assistant (1026)

67.Assistant (1027)

68.Assistant (2204)

69.Assistant (2205)

70.Assistant (2206)

71.Assistant (2207)

72.Assistant (2216)

73.Assistant (2218)

74.Assistant (2261)

75.Assistant (2262)

76.Assistant (2263)

77.Assistant (2264)

78.Assistant / Accountant / Storekeeper (2266)

79.Assistant (2268)

80.Assistant (2269)

81.Assistant (2271)

82.Assistant (2272)

83.Assistant (2273)

84.Assistant (2274)

85.Assistant (2277)

86.Assistant (2278)

87.Assistant (2282)

88.Assistant (3240)

89.Accountant (1062)

90.Executive Officer, Grade III (1654)

91.Executive Officer, Grade-II (1091)

92.Junior Accountant (3356)

93.Accountant (3357)

94.Male Warden (3359)

95.Assistant, Grade III (3286)

96.Accountant (3823)

97.Assistant (3826)

98.Assistant (1076)

99.Assistant (1077)

100.Assistant (1081)

101.Assistant (1084)

102.Lower Division (Counter) Clerk (1086)

FAQs

No. There is no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026, including both Prelims and Mains.
The Group 2 posts 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 and Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer as in the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Notification 2026.
Group 2A includes Senior Inspector, Audit Inspector, Handloom Inspector, Supervisor / Junior Superintendent, Senior Revenue Inspector, Assistant, Accountant, Executive Officer, Junior Accountant, Male Warden, Assistant Grade III and Lower Division (Counter) Clerk, among others as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification Recruitment PDF.
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational and age requirements for the respective post. A degree from a recognised university is the general educational qualification for most posts, while certain posts require specific qualifications.
Yes. The TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Notification 2026 PDF was released on 11 August 2026. It announces 821 vacancies, comprising 41 Group 2 vacancies and 780 Group 2A vacancies.
The age limit varies by post. The minimum age is generally 18 years, while certain posts have higher minimum ages, such as 22 years for Probation Officer (1023), 20 years for Sub Registrar, Grade-II and 21 years for Forester. For most posts, the maximum age for candidates under the “Others” category is 32 years, subject to post-specific rules and age concessions.
The last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 9 September 2026. The application correction window will be open from 13 September 2026 to 15 September 2026.
The TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled for 1 November 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam date 2026 will be notified later.

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