
The TNPSC Group 2 and 2A notification has been released online on the official website - tnpsc.gov.in. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released 645 vacancies for the exam. The Commission is yet to release the TNPSC Group 2 2025 application form on the online application platform https://apply.tnpscexams.in/apply-now?app_id=UElZMDAwMDAwMQ==. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 2 2025 exam is August 13. The Commission will also release the TNPSC Group 2 application correction facility from August 18 to 20, 2025.
The Commission released the TNPSC Group 2 notification 2025, mentioning all the important information such as vacancies, eligibility, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern and important dates for the candidates. The TNPSC Group 2 exam is conducted almost every year across the state to recruit candidates in the Group 2 and Group 2A services of the state government. The TNPSC Group 2 exam 2025 is planned to be conducted on September 28, 2025.
The TNPSC Group 2 exam is a combined civil services exam for various posts. These posts can be divided into two categories.
- Group 2 posts require interview
- Group 2A posts do not require an interview
The TNPSC Group 2A post has no interview in the selection process. The candidates need to appear in the TNPSC Group 2 interview if they opt for Group 2 posts.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2025 notification pdf on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in. on July 15, 2025. The last date to apply online for the August 13, 2025. The Commission will provide the application correction facility from August 18 and 20, 2025.
The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims exam 2025 on September 28, 2025.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 2 notication 2025 for 645 vacancies for Group 2 and 2A posts. This year, the Commission notified few vacancies in comparison to previous years. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2025 is August 13, 2025.
The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2025 on September 28, 2025.
- What is TNPSC Group 2?
- TNPSC Group 2 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- TNPSC Group 2 2025 Notification
- TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility 2025
- TNPSC Group 2 Application Form 2025
- TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies
- TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process
- TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
- TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern (Revised)
- TNPSC Group 2 Results
- TNPSC Group - 2 Hall Ticket
- TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key
- TNPSC Group 2 Cut off
- TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centre
- TNPSC Group-2 Syllabus - Preliminary Exam
- TNPSC Group 2 Preparation
- TNPSC Group 2 Mock Test and Question Paper
- TNPSC Group-2 Counselling
- TNPSC Group 2 2025 Contact Information
- TNPSC Group 2 2025 FAQs
What is TNPSC Group 2?
The full name of the TNPSC Group 2 exam is Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II). TNPSC conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II) to shortlist candidates for recruitment to various Civil Services in Tamil Nadu. The commission conducts the CCSE-II exam for different posts released under Group 2 and 2A. The significance of TNPSC Group 2 and TNPSC Group 2A can be defined as under:
- Group 2 (Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2 is made based on the preliminary exam, main written exam and oral test (interview)
- Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2A is done based on marks obtained in them in the written exam only.
TNPSC Group 2 Overview
The candidates can see here the TNPSC Group 2 exam overview for the candidates.
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TNPSC Group 2 Highlights |
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Exam Name |
Combined Civil Services Examination-II |
Conducting Body |
TNPSC |
Exam Level |
State |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Notification Date |
15-July-2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
14-Aug-2025 (Tentative) |
Vacancies |
To Be Announced |
TNPSC Registration Fee |
INR 150 (valid for five years) |
Application Fee |
INR 100 for Prelims exam INR 150 for Main exam |
Exam Mode |
Offline |
Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
Exam Date |
28-Sep-2025 |
Language |
Tamil & English |
Exam Purpose |
Selection of candidates for civil services posts in Tamil Nadu |
Exam Helpdesk No. |
044-25332833 |
Official Website |
http://www.tnpsc.gov.in/index.html |
The candidates are required to keep a tab on the important TNPSC Group 2 exam dates to get the latest information about the TNPSC Group 2 exam.
TNPSC Group 2 2025 Notification
The TNPSC Group 2 notification 2025 has been released online on the official website - tnpsc.gov.in. The Commission mentioned the number of Group 2 and Group 2A vacancies in the official notification. The Commission mentioned the rules and regulations that will govern the exam. The Commission also mentioned the important dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and other essential information in the official notification. The TNPSC Group 2 notification 2025 pdf is a ready reckoner for all the stages of the examination.
TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility 2025
TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria has been mentioned in the official notification. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 2 notification 2025 on July 15, 2025. The candidates can see below the TNPSC Group-2 eligibility criteria for posts included in the Combined Civil Services Examination–II (Group-II Services):
TNPSC Group-2 Qualification
There are different educational qualification requirements for different posts. The candidates need to read the official notification before filling out the application form. The details of the educational qualifications required for different posts are given below.
Essential Educational Qualification |
Preferential Qualification |
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Post - Industrial Co-Operative Officer in the Industries and Commerce Department |
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A degree in BCom or BA, or BSc (other than in a professional subject not being Agriculture) |
NA |
Post -Probation Officer in Social Defence Department |
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A degree in BA/ BSc/ BCom from any UGC-recognised university or institution. OR BOL of Annamalai University OR BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or Bachelor of Letters (BLitt) of Madras University or BBM/ BLitt of Bharathiyar University |
Provided that other things are equal preference shall be given to candidates who possess a degree in Sociology or Psychology.
Provided further that other things being equal preference shall be given to those who have practical experience in having done Social Welfare work or who possess a Diploma in Social Service including experience in Social and moral hygiene and aftercare work. |
Post - Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) in Employment and Training (Employment Wing) Department |
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A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University |
NA |
Post - Probation Officer in the Prison Department |
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A degree in BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University |
Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons i) Who possess MA degree in Criminology or Sociology or a degree in Sociology or Psychology OR ii) Who holds a diploma in Sociology or Psychology in addition to a degree in any subject other than Sociology or Psychology OR iii) Who has rendered Social Welfare Work for a period of not less than one year OR iv) Who possess a diploma in Social Work awarded by the Madras School of Social Work |
Post - Assistant Inspector of labour in the Labour Department |
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A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Engineering or BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University |
Other things being equal preference shall be given to candidates (i) Who possess MA degree in Social Work OR (ii) Who possess the diploma awarded by the Madras School of Social Work OR (iii) Who possess MA degree in Applied Psychology of the Sagar University OR (iv) Who has undergone the diploma course of two years duration at the Institute for Labour Welfare Workers, Bombay or The Xavier Labour Relation Institute, Bihar OR (v) Who has undergone the diploma course of PSG school of Social Work, Coimbatore on Labour Specialisation or the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Social Services conducted by the Institute of Social Science, Loyola College, Madras under the direction of the Indian Institute of Social Order, Pune OR (vi) Who possesses the Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) of the University of Baroda OR (vii) Who possesses a Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Administration awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies. OR (viii) Who possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare awarded by the Madras Productivity Council OR ix) Who possess a PG Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, conducted by the Madurai Institute of Social Work, Madurai OR x) Who possess MA degree in work Education awarded by the University of Madras OR (xi) Who are Released Short Service, Regular Commissioned Officers or Emergency Commissioned Officers or Other Ex-Servicemen |
Post - Sub Registrar, Grade-II |
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A Bachelor’s degree of any university or Institution recognised by the UGC for the purpose of its grant |
Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who possess a BL degree in addition to the qualification specified |
Post-Special Assistant in the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department |
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Any Degree and technical qualification Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by Higher/ Senior Grade in Tamil and English |
NA |
Post - MunicipalCommissioner, Grade-II |
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A degree from any UGC-recognised university/ institution |
NA |
Post - Assistant SectionOfficer in Law Department in Secretariat |
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BL degree awarded by any university recognised by UGC |
NA |
Post - Assistant SectionOfficer in the Finance Department in the Secretariat |
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A master’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics OR A bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics with a pass in the final examination of the ICWAI |
NA |
Post - Assistant SectionOfficer, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat |
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A degree in BA or BSc or BCom of any University or BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University |
NA |
Post - Assistant SectionOfficer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
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i) A master’s degree ii) A bachelor’s degree and BGL degree OR A bachelor’s degree with first-class in any one of the parts
Provided that in the case of a candidate belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/ DC, BC (Other than BCM) and BCM it shall be sufficient if he/she holds a Bachelor’s degree |
NA |
Post - Assistant Section Officer Cum Programmer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
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Master’s degree in Computer Application OR Master’s degree in Science (Information Technology/ Computer Science) |
NA |
Post - Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives in the Industries and Commerce Department |
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A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University OR BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University OR BLitt of Madras University OR BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University OR PG Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Co-operation awarded by the National Council for Rural Higher Education |
NA |
Post - Audit Inspector in the Audit Wing of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department |
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A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University OR BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University OR BLitt of Madras University OR BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University Note: Persons professing Hindu Religion alone are eligible to apply for this post. |
NA |
Post - Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department |
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A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University OR BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University OR BLitt of Madras University OR BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University |
NA |
Posts - a) Senior Inspectors in Milk Production and Dairy Development Department and (b) Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in the Department of Registrar of Co-operative Societies |
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Any degree OR A diploma in rural services awarded by the National Council of Rural Higher Education OR A diploma of Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants |
Other things being equal, preference shall be given to the candidates possessing such qualification and in such order as specified below: i) MA degree in co-operation; OR ii) MCom degree with co-operation as one of the subject; OR iii) BA degree in co-operation; OR iv) Higher diploma in co-operative management awarded by the Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Madras; or Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai |
Post - Supervisor/ JuniorSuperintendent in Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing / Agricultural Business Department |
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Any degree |
Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Bookkeeping by Higher/ Senior Grade |
Post - Handloom Inspector in Handlooms and Textiles Department |
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i) Degree in BA or BSc or BCom of any University recognised by UGC OR ii) A diploma in Handloom Technology or Textile Technology or Textile processing or Manmade Fibre Technology awarded by the State Board of Technical Education and Training in Tamil Nadu |
NA |
Post - Audit Assistant in the accounts branch of Highways Department |
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Any degree |
Provided that preference shall be given to persons who possess a degree in Commerce |
Post - Executive Officer, Grade-II in Town Panchayat Department Tirunelveli District |
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Degree of any university or institution recognised by the University Grants Commission |
NA |
Post - Revenue Assistant in the Revenue Department in various Revenue Units |
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A degree of BA or BSc (other than in a professional subject) OR BCom of any university OR BOL of Annamalai University OR BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University OR BLitt of Madras University OR BBM OR BLitt of Bharathiyar University |
NA |
The above TNPSC Group 2 eligibility is mentioned in the official notification. These will be updated in case the Commission change the eligibility condition for any post.
TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit
The age limit varies from post to post and category to category. The details of the permissible age limit for each of the post is mentioned below.
Name of the Post |
Minimum Age limit (for all categories) |
Maximum Age Limit for “Others” (applicants not belonging to SC, SC (A), ST, MBC/ DC, BC and BCM) |
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For all posts (except Sub-Registrar Grade – II, Probation Officer in the Prison Department and Social Defence Department) |
18 Years |
30 Years |
Sub-Registrar Grade- II |
20 Years |
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Probation Officer in the Prison Department |
22 Years |
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Probation Officer in the Social Defence Department |
26 Years |
40 Years |
Note: There is no maximum age limit for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ SC (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Most Backward Class (MBC)/ Denotified Community (DC), Backward Class (BC), Backward Classes (Muslims) and destitute widows of all categories. The maximum age limit means that candidates should not have completed 58 years of age on the date of notification or at the time of selection to a particular post.
The official website informs, “Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC (A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM) and BCM who have put in five years and more of service in the State/Central Government are not eligible even if they are within the age limit.”
Also Read: TNPSC Group 2 Model Question Paper
Age Relaxation in TNPSC Group 2
- Age concession up to 10 years above the maximum age limit is given to differently-abled persons
- The maximum age limit for ex-servicemen is 48 years. However, it may be noted that the age concession does not apply to ex-servicemen applicants who have already been recruited to any class or service or category.
TNPSC Group 2 Application Form 2025
Registration: 15 Jul ' 25 - 13 Aug ' 25
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will activate the TNPSC Group 2 & 2A online application form soon. The candidates will be required to apply online for the TNPSC Group 2 exam till August 13, 2025.
TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies
TNPSC Group 2 vacancies has been released in the official notification. The details of the TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies are given below:
TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2025 Vacancies | |
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TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies |
50 |
TNPSC Group 2A Vacancies | 595 |
Total | 645 |
The candidates always search for the number of vacancies because it has an impact on the cutoff at every stage of the exam. The candidates can check here the details of the TNPSC Group 2 vacancies.
TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process
TNPSC Group-2 selection process includes the following stages:
- Preliminary exam (written): Candidates applying for the exam need to appear for the preliminary exam, which is an objective-type written test.
- Mains exam (written): Candidates qualified in the preliminary exam need to appear for the mains exam, which is a descriptive written test.
- Oral test (interview): Candidates who declared passed the main exam need to appear for the oral test.
TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
The Commission revised the Group-2 syllabus after the modification suggested by the state government. As per the new guidelines, a new section of Tamil Language questions was introduced in the preliminary paper. There will be 100 objective-type questions. The candidates can opt either for the English section or Tamil section. The rest of the sections are similar for everyone.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern (Revised)
TNPSC Group 2 Results
TNPSC Group - 2 Hall Ticket
TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key
TNPSC Group 2 Cut off
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centre
TNPSC Group-2 Syllabus - Preliminary Exam
TNPSC Group 2 Preparation
TNPSC Group 2 Mock Test and Question Paper
TNPSC Group-2 Counselling
Address
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar,
Park Town, Chennai-600003,
Tamil Nadu, India
Contact Number
044-25332833/ 044-25332855/ 1800 425 1002 (toll-free number)
Candidates can contact on the aforementioned numbers on all working days between 10:00 AM and 05:45 PM.
Email ID
contacttnpscgmail.com