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  • The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 and TNPSC Group 2A Recruitment 2026 together under a single notification - Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and IIA Services), Notification No. 07/2026, Advertisement No. 740, dated 11.08.2026. TNPSC is inviting online applications for 821 vacancies across Group II Services (41 posts) and Group IIA Services (780 posts) in various Tamil Nadu Government departments. Online applications can be submitted only through www.tnpscexams.in from 11.08.2026, and the last date to apply online is 09.09.2026. The TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 01.11.2026.
  • This article explains TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 eligibility, TNPSC Group 2 qualification, TNPSC Group 2 age limit, TNPSC Group 2 application fee, TNPSC Group 2 salary, and the TNPSC Group 2 selection process in detail, based only on the official notification.
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TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting BodyTamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Examination NameCombined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services)
Advertisement No.740
Notification No.07/2026
Date of Notification11.08.2026
Total Vacancies821 (Group II: 41 + Group IIA: 780)
Application ModeOnline only, via www.tnpscexams.in (One Time Registration required)
Job LocationTamil Nadu (various departments and districts)
Application Start Date11.08.2026
Last Date to Apply Online09.09.2026, 11:59 P.M.
Application Correction Window13.09.2026 (12:01 A.M.) to 15.09.2026 (11:59 P.M.)
Preliminary Exam Date01.11.2026 (9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.)
Main Exam DateNot specified in the notification - will be announced along with the preliminary exam result
Official Websitewww.tnpsc.gov.in
Application Portalwww.tnpscexams.in
  • Who can apply for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026? Candidates who hold a recognised degree (educational qualification varies by post) and meet the post-specific age limit are eligible. Full eligibility, qualification, and age details are given below post-wise.

TNPSC Group 2 Important Dates 2026

  • Date of Notification: 11.08.2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 11.08.2026
  • Last Date to Submit Online Application: 09.09.2026, 11:59 P.M.
  • Application Correction Window: 13.09.2026 (12:01 A.M.) to 15.09.2026 (11:59 P.M.)
  • TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam Date: 01.11.2026, 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
  • TNPSC Group 2 Main Exam Date: Not specified in the notification; will be announced at the time of declaration of the preliminary examination results
  • Also Read: ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1010 Fitter, Electrician and More Posts

TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026

S. No.CategoryNo. of Vacancies
1Group II Services (14 posts, including Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Sub Registrar Grade-II, Jailor (Men/Women), Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant, Assistant Section Officer, and Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer)41
2Group IIA Services (44 posts/units, including Senior Inspector, Audit Inspector, Handloom Inspector, Supervisor/Junior Superintendent, Senior Revenue Inspector, Assistant (various departments and districts), Accountant, Executive Officer, Junior Accountant, and Male Warden)780
3Total821
Post NameNo. of Posts
Assistant Inspector (Post Code 1068)07 Posts
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (Post Code 1013)01 Post
Junior Employment Officer (PWD) (Post Code 1017)01 Post
Probation Officer (Post Code 1023)05 Posts
Sub Registrar, Grade-II (Post Code 1071)03 Posts
Jailor (Men) (Post Code 1941)03 Posts
Jailor (Special Prison for Women) (Post Code 3200)01 Post
Special Assist (Post Code 2265)02 Posts
Special Branch Assistant (Post Code 2279)06 Posts
Special Branch Assistant (Post Code 3116)03 Posts
Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 1073)05 Posts
Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 1083)02 Posts
Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 2201)01 Post
Assistant Section Officer – Programmer (Post Code 2215)01 Post
Senior Inspector (Post Code 3745)06 Posts
Senior Inspector (Post Code 1014)03 Posts
Audit Inspector (Post Code 1029)05 Posts
Handloom Inspector (Post Code 1868)03 Posts
Supervisor / Junior Superintendent (Post Code 1087)07 Posts
Senior Revenue Inspector (Various Post Codes)45 Posts
Assistant (Various Post Codes) – Rural Development and Panchayat Raj122 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 1026)04 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 1027)16 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2204)01 Post
Assistant (Post Code 2205)04 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2206)45 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2207)80 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2216)16 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2218)17 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2261)08 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2262)Will be announced later
Assistant (Post Code 2263)08 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2264)17 Posts
Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper (Post Code 2266)14 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2268)50 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2269)02 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2271)06 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2272)12 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2273)42 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2274)83 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2277)01 Post
Assistant (Post Code 2278)30 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 2282)05 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 3240)15 Posts
Accountant (Post Code 1062)25 Posts
Executive Officer, Grade III (Post Code 1654)09 Posts
Executive Officer, Grade-II (Post Code 1091)04 Posts
Junior Accountant (Post Code 3356)02 Posts
Accountant (Post Code 3357)04 Posts
Male Warden (Post Code 3359)01 Post
Assistant, Grade III (Post Code 3286)05 Posts
Accountant (Post Code 3823)04 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 3826)30 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 1076)08 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 1077)07 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 1081)10 Posts
Assistant (Post Code 1084)01 Post
Lower Division (Counter) Clerk (Post Code 1086)03 Posts
  • TNPSC has announced a combined 821 vacancies for Group II Services (41 posts) and Group IIA Services (780 posts). The Commission has clarified that the number of vacancies notified is tentative and may be revised up to the publication of the preliminary examination result.
  • The Group IIA "Assistant" and "Senior Revenue Inspector" posts carry district-wise and department-wise vacancy splits (for example, Assistant, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is spread across all 32 districts; Assistant, Police has 45 posts; Assistant, School Education has 83 posts; Assistant, Highways has 50 posts). This district-wise and department-wise breakup runs across several pages of the official notification.

TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • TNPSC Group 2 eligibility 2026 is assessed as on the dates given in the notification - age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026, and educational qualification must be held on the date of notification (11.08.2026). Eligibility depends on nationality-neutral factors such as educational qualification, age limit, and (for a few posts) physical/medical standards, knowledge of Tamil, and community/gender-specific restrictions explained below.

TNPSC Group 2 Qualification 2026

PostMinimum Educational Qualification
Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Jailor (Men/Women)A degree from any UGC-recognised university (preference for certain specialised diplomas/degrees as listed in the notification)
Deputy Commercial Tax OfficerB.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. degree (preference order given for Commerce/Law combinations)
Sub Registrar Grade-II, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant, Assistant Section Officer (most posts)A degree from any UGC-recognised university
Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 1073), Assistant (Post Code 1076)B.L. degree from a UGC-recognised university
Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer (Post Code 2215)Master's degree in Computer Application, or M.Sc. in Information Technology/Computer Science
Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 2201)Master's degree; or Bachelor's degree with B.G.L.; or Bachelor's degree with I class (relaxed to a Bachelor's degree for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BC(M) candidates)
Assistant (Post Code 1077)Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics
Most Group IIA posts (Senior Inspector, Handloom Inspector, Supervisor/Junior Superintendent, Assistant, Accountant, Executive Officer Grade-II/III, Lower Division Clerk, Male Warden, etc.)A degree from any UGC-recognised university (some posts require a B.Com. degree specifically - see Accountant, Post Codes 3357/3823)
  • TNPSC Group 2 qualification requirements vary by post, but most posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university. Key post-wise qualification highlights are summarised below; the notification lists preferential/additional qualifications for several posts.
  • Candidates should verify the exact qualification for their chosen post code in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 of the official notification, since several posts carry additional preferential qualifications (such as specific diplomas, typewriting/shorthand certificates, or prior work experience).

TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit 2026

CategoryGeneral Minimum AgeGeneral Maximum Age (Others)General Maximum Age (SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM)
Most Group II and Group IIA posts18 years (20 years for Sub Registrar Grade-II; 22 years for Probation Officer)32 yearsNo maximum age limit (37 years for Executive Officer Grade III)
Probation Officer (Post Code 1023)22 years42 yearsNo maximum age limit
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (Post Code 1013)18 years32 years (34 years for Law degree holders)37 years (39 years for Law degree holders)
Executive Officer, Grade III (Post Code 1654)25 years37 years47 years
  • Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026. The minimum and maximum age limits vary by post and by community category (Others vs. SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM), with additional age concessions for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-servicemen, and Destitute Widows.
  • Additional age relaxation is available for Persons with Benchmark Disability (up to 50 years / no maximum age limit depending on post) and Ex-servicemen (up to 42–55 years depending on post/qualification). No maximum age limit means the candidate should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01.07.2026. Exact post-wise figures are listed in Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 of the official notification.
  • To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

TNPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2026

  • Preliminary Examination Fee: Rs. 100/- (payable at the time of submitting the online application, unless fee exemption is claimed)
  • Main Examination Fee: Rs. 150/- (payable only if shortlisted for the Main Examination for one service - Group II or Group IIA)
  • Main Examination Fee (if shortlisted for both Group II and Group IIA): Rs. 300/-
  • Payment Mode: Online only, through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Offline modes (Demand Draft, Postal Order) are not accepted.

TNPSC Group 2 Salary 2026

Post(s)Level of Pay
Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Sub Registrar Grade-II, Jailor (Men/Women), Special Assistant, Special Branch AssistantLevel 18
Assistant Section Officer (most posts)Level 16
Senior Inspector (Dairy Development), Senior Inspector (Co-operative), Audit Inspector, Handloom InspectorLevel 12
Supervisor/Junior SuperintendentLevel 11
Senior Revenue Inspector, most Assistant posts, Accountant, Executive Officer Grade III, Executive Officer Grade-IILevel 10 (some posts under EPF/EGF schemes)
Junior Accountant, Male Warden, Assistant Grade III, Accountant (certain corporations)Level 10 (EPF/EGF)
Assistant (Law, Finance, TNPSC, Legislative Assembly), Lower Division (Counter) ClerkLevel 9
  • The official notification specifies the pay scale only in terms of "Level of Pay" in the Tamil Nadu revised pay matrix - exact in-hand salary/rupee figures are not specified in the notification. Selected candidates will be placed as per the applicable Level of Pay for their post, as summarised below.

TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026

  • TNPSC Group 2 selection process 2026 for both Group II and Group IIA Services consists of the following successive stages:
  • Common Preliminary Examination: A single objective-type paper (screening test only); marks are not counted for final merit.
  • Main Examination: Separate Main Examinations for Group II Services and Group IIA Services. Each Main Examination has two papers - Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test, qualifying in nature) and Paper II (counted for ranking).
  • Onscreen Certificate Verification: Based on Main Examination Paper II marks, candidates are admitted in the ratio of 1:3 (General category) and 1:2 (Reserved categories).
  • Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling: Candidates are admitted in the ratio of 1:3 (General category) and 1:1.5 (Reserved categories), based on rank.

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern

Exam StagePaperSubjectMarksDurationType
Preliminary Examination (Common)Single PaperGeneral Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability, Language (General Tamil/General English)200 (75+25+100 questions)3 hoursObjective (OMR)
Group II Main ExamPaper ITamil Eligibility Test100 (Qualifying, min 40)3 hoursDescriptive
Group II Main ExamPaper IIGeneral Studies300 (min 90)3 hoursDescriptive
Group IIA Main ExamPaper ITamil Eligibility Test100 (Qualifying, min 40)3 hoursDescriptive
Group IIA Main ExamPaper IIGeneral Studies + General Intelligence and Reasoning300 (min 90)3 hoursObjective (CBT)
  • Differently abled candidates may claim exemption from Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test) of the Main Examination by furnishing the required details in the online application and uploading a Certificate of Disability.

How to Apply for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official TNPSC application portal, www.tnpscexams.in.
  • Complete One Time Registration (OTR) by paying Rs. 150/- registration fee, if not already registered (OTR is valid for five years).
  • Log in using your OTR User ID and Password, and click "APPLY" against this recruitment.
  • Verify the auto-filled OTR details and fill in the additional details required for this recruitment.
  • Upload your photograph (taken on or after the date of notification) and signature in the specified format and size.
  • Choose two examination centres for the Preliminary Examination (only one centre for benchmark-disability candidates).
  • Pay the Preliminary Examination fee of Rs. 100/- online (unless fee exemption is claimed).
  • Preview and verify all details, then click "SUBMIT" to finally submit the online application.
  • Note down the Application Number/Applicant ID generated after successful payment, for future reference.

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

  • Applications are accepted only through online mode; no offline or postal applications are entertained.
  • The Application Correction Window is open only from 13.09.2026 to 15.09.2026; no modifications are allowed after this period.
  • Linking of Aadhaar with One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.
  • Candidates should ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions; admission to any stage of the examination is purely provisional.
  • Candidates should not wait until the last date to apply, to avoid last-minute technical issues.
  • The notification is published in Tamil and English versions; in case of doubt, the English version is final.
  • Also Read: TNPSC CTSE Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 839 Vacancies

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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  • Candidates who have completed their postgraduate degree in general studies or commerce can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Degree Government Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for more state-level opportunities can also explore the latest Tamil Nadu Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to Chennai can check Chennai Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those preparing for state civil services exams can also browse more TNPSC Jobs and State PSC Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?

  • There are 821 total vacancies - 41 in Group II Services and 780 in Group IIA Services, spread across multiple departments and districts in Tamil Nadu.

Q4. What is the qualification required for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?

  • Qualification varies by post - most posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university, while a few posts (such as Assistant Section Officer, Law) require a B.L. degree or a specific postgraduate qualification. See the qualification table above for post-wise details.

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

  • Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026. Minimum age is generally 18 years (up to 22 years for Probation Officer); maximum age is generally 32 years for "Others" category candidates, with no maximum age limit for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM candidates for most posts, and further relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-servicemen, and Destitute Widows.

Q6. What is the application fee for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?

  • The Preliminary Examination fee is Rs. 100/-. The Main Examination fee is Rs. 150/- (or Rs. 300/- if shortlisted for both Group II and Group IIA Main Examinations), payable only by candidates who have not claimed fee exemption.

Q8. What is the selection process for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?

  • Selection involves a Common Preliminary Examination (screening only), a Main Examination (separate for Group II and Group IIA, each with a qualifying Tamil Paper I and a ranking Paper II), Onscreen Certificate Verification, Physical Certificate Verification, and Counselling.

Q9. What is the salary for TNPSC Group 2 posts?

  • The notification specifies the pay only as a "Level of Pay" (Level 9 to Level 18) in the Tamil Nadu pay matrix, depending on the post. Exact rupee figures are not specified in the notification.
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