What is the marking scheme for the TNPSC Group 2 (Prelims) exam?

There is no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 2 exam for the incorrect answers. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission deduct the marks on providing the incorrect information as per the following points. In case of non-personalised OMR answer sheet, two marks will be deducted for writing the register number incorrectly. In case number of [As], [Bs], [Cs], [Ds] and [Es] count wrongly mentioned / not shaded / incorrectly shaded by the candidate in the Part – II of the OMR Answer Sheet, two marks will be deducted from the total marks obtained by the candidate. None of the answer bubbles is shaded for even one question by the candidate, two marks will be deducted from the total marks obtained by the candidate. In case of absence of Candidates left thumb impression in answered portion of the OMR answer sheet, two marks will be deducted from the total marks obtained by the candidate. If the Question Booklet Number is not written or partially written in the space provided, five marks will be deducted from the total marks obtained by the candidates.

How to prepare Current Affairs section for TNPSC Group 2 exam?

Curren Affairs is the most dynamic section of the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus. The candidates are required to prepare and consolidate the preparation of current affairs daily. The candidates can see the important components for the preparation of current affairs for TNPSC Group 2 exam: Reading News Paper Daily Reading atleast one Monthly Current Affairs Magazine Watching the Sansad TV channel Practicing Current Affairs mock questions from various websites

Who conducts the TNPSC Group 2 Exam?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conduct the TNPSC Group 2 and 2A exam with the official name of Combined Civil Service Exam Group 2 and Group 2A. TNPSC is a Constitutional body that conducts the exam at the state level. The exam has three-stage selection process namely: Prelims. Mains (written). Interview for Group 2 Posts.

How to create a study plan for TNPSC Group 2 exam?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam in July 2024. The Commission is yet to release the exam dates on its portal. The candidates are suggested to start the preparation to ensure their selection in the exam. The candidates should analyse their affinity to the subjects and then only prepare a time-table for the TNPSC Group 2 preparation. The candidates should consider the following and then make a study plan: Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus. Set the daily, weekly and monthly study targets. Assign daily tasks based on the plan. Go for the preparation.

Which subjects carry the most marks in the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to release the official notification on its official website. The Commission does not mention the weigtage of the topic in the official notificaton. The Commission only mention the names of the topics in the official notification. Sometimes the Commission releases the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus pdf separately from the notification. TNPSC Group 2 notification is expected to be released soon on its official website, . The Commisson will release the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus with the official notification.

How much time should one dedicate to each subject for preparing the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus?

The candidates should read and understand the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus first and allot the time based on the affinity of the candidate to the subject. Every candidate has an affinity and interest in certain subjects. They can allot less time to them because they will be able to prepare their interest area soon. The Commission does not mention the weightage of any of the topics in the official syllabus. The Commission can ask any number of questions on any topic. The candidates can analyse the previous year's question papers to know the subject-wise breakup of the questions.

Is the TNPSC Group 2 exam conducted every year?

The Commission is not bound to conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam every year. The exam is conducted as per the requirements of various departments. The Commission has recently released the exam calendar for 2023 and there is no mention of TNPSC Group 2 exam 2023 notification in it. It shows that the Commission will release the next TNPSC Group 2 notification in 2024 only and there will be no exam in 2023. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam in 2024. The official exam calendar notified the application and tentative exam dates.

How can I download the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus?

The candidates can download the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF here. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus with the official notification. The candidates can also copy and paste the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus from the official notification pdf. The TNPSC Group 2 syllabus pdf will be the ready reckoner for the candidates they can refer to. TNPSC Group 2 notification is expected to be released soon on tnpsc.gov.in. The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 2 notification and along with it the syllabus, exam pattern and vacancies for the candidates.

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2025 - Check Subject-wise Pattern for Prelims & Mains Exam

Updated on Sep 24, 2025 18:58 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducted the TNPSC Group 2 exam on September 28, 2025. The Commission conducted the exam based on the TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern notified in the official notification. The Commission conducted the exam statewide in offline mode for the Group 2 and Group 2A services. The candidates must see and practice with the TNPSC Group 2 previous year question papers to become familiar with the TNPSC Group 2 pattern.

In addition to the above, the candidates must prepare all the topics stated in the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus. The candidates need to understand the TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern in its entirety because it will infuse confidence in the candidates. The candidates should analyse the exam pattern, paper structure, previous year question papers and the cutoffs.

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