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  • Updated August 12, 2026 11:52 AM
  • by J Divya
  • The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released Notification No. 07/2026 (Advertisement No. 740) on August 11, 2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination – II, covering Group II and Group IIA Services. As per the official notification, the Preliminary Examination will be held on November 1, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This article covers the complete schedule, vacancy breakdown, eligibility, fee structure, and how to apply, based on the official notification.
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TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyTamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam NameCombined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II & Group IIA)
Notification Number07/2026 (Advertisement No. 740)
Notification DateAugust 11, 2026
Total Vacancies821 (41 Group II + 780 Group IIA)
Preliminary Exam DateNovember 1, 2026 (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Mode of ExamOffline, OMR-based
Application Portaltnpscexams.in

TNPSC Group 2 Important Dates 2026

EventDate
Notification Release11.08.2026
Online Application Start11.08.2026
Last Date to Apply Online09.09.2026, 11:59 PM
Application Correction Window13.09.2026 (12:01 AM) to 15.09.2026 (11:59 PM)
Preliminary Examination01.11.2026, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

PartSubjectStandardQuestions
AGeneral StudiesDegree75
BAptitude and Mental AbilitySSLC25
CLanguage (General Tamil or General English)SSLC100
Total200

TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process

  • Preliminary Examination a screening test only; marks don't count toward final ranking.
  • Main Examination separate papers for Group II and Group IIA. Candidates admitted are roughly 10 times the number of vacancies, category-wise.
  • Onscreen Certificate Verification admitted at a 1:3 ratio (General) and 1:2 (Reserved categories), based on Mains rank.
  • Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling final selection based on qualifying paper marks, subject to reservation rules.
  • Candidates selected for a Group II post under this notification are not considered for Group IIA, and cannot take part in Group IIA counselling.
  • Also Read: MPSC Talathi Bharti Exam Date 2026

How to Apply for TNPSC Group 2 2026

  • Complete One Time Registration (OTR) at tnpscexams.in if not already registered Aadhaar linking is mandatory.
  • Log in with your OTR user ID and password, then click "Apply" against Notification No. 07/2026.
  • Upload a photograph (taken on or after 11.08.2026) and signature in the prescribed format.
  • Pay the Preliminary Examination fee online (unless exempted) and submit the form.
  • Use the correction window (13.09.2026 to 15.09.2026) to fix any errors no changes are allowed after this.
  • The last date to apply online is September 9, 2026, 11:59 PM.

Important Instructions

  • Candidates can apply for both Group II and Group IIA posts within the same application.
  • A minimum of 30% of vacancies in every category, including the general turn, is reserved for women candidates.
  • Differently abled candidates can claim exemption from the Tamil Eligibility Test paper by declaring it during the online application.
  • In case of any discrepancy between the Tamil and English versions of the notification, the English version is treated as final.

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026 - Important Links

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Official Websitetnpsc.gov.in
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Q1. What is the TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026?

  • The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, as per official Notification No. 07/2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in TNPSC Group 2 2026?

  • TNPSC has notified 821 vacancies 41 under Group II and 780 under Group IIA. These are tentative and may be revised before the Prelims result.

Q5. What is the age limit for TNPSC Group 2 2026?

  • The general age limit is 18 to 32 years (as on 01.07.2026) for most posts. Candidates from SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM categories have no maximum age limit for most posts.
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