The notification for the TNPSC Group 2 & 2A exam has been released. A total of 821 vacancies (Group 2: 41, Group 2A: 780).
Source: TNPSC official website — tnpsc.gov.in. Read the full official PDF and confirm eligibility details before applying.
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Exam 2026 — Notification Released
A complete free guide for Group 2 & 2A posts. Syllabus, exam stages — all in one place.
Group 2 vs Group 2A — The Difference
Note: TNPSC removed the interview stage for both Group 2 and Group 2A after 2021 — neither of the two most recent official notifications (08/2024, 11/2025) mentions an interview anywhere. Final rank is now based purely on Prelims + Main Examination marks for both.
Group 2 50 vacancies (11/2025)
- Prelims (common) + Main Paper II — Descriptive
- Main Paper II: 300 marks
- Higher-level posts (Assistant Inspector, Sub Registrar, Forester, etc.)
- No interview — Main exam marks only
Group 2A 595 vacancies (11/2025)
- Prelims (common) + Main Paper II — Computer Based Test
- Main Paper II: 300 marks (150 GS + 50 Aptitude)
- Mostly "Assistant" posts across departments
- No interview
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TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus — Full Detail (per official Notification 11/2025)
For the full topic-wise breakdown, see our complete syllabus page. The full official syllabus is available on tnpsc.gov.in.
- Language (General Tamil or General English) — 100 marks
- General Studies (Degree Standard) — 75 marks
- Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard) — 25 marks
- 200 questions, 3 hours, minimum qualifying 90/300 (all communities)
- Screening only — not counted for final rank
- Common to both Group 2 & 2A
- Minimum qualifying 40/100
- Not counted for final rank
- General Studies (Degree Standard), Descriptive type
- Minimum qualifying 90/300
- Counted for final rank — no interview
- General Studies 150 + Aptitude 50 = 200 questions
- Objective type, Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Minimum qualifying 90/300 — no interview
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Vacancies & Qualifying Marks — Official Data From the Last Two Notifications
TNPSC publishes only "Minimum Qualifying Marks" in each notification — it does not publish a separate merit cut-off list. Below are two real, official notification cycles:
Notification 08/2024
- Notification date: 20.06.2024
- Total vacancies: 2327 (Group 2: 507, Group 2A: 1820)
- Prelims qualifying: 90/300 (all communities)
- Main Paper II qualifying: 90/300 (all communities)
- Later revised to 2,540 via Addendum 8A (08.11.2024)
Notification 11/2025
- Notification date: 15.07.2025
- Total vacancies: 645 (Group 2: 50, Group 2A: 595)
- Prelims qualifying: 90/300 (all communities)
- Main Paper II qualifying: 90/300 (all communities)
Sources: Notification 08/2024, Notification 11/2025 — tnpsc.gov.in
Exam Details
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree required
- Age: 18 to 32
- Resident of Tamil Nadu
Exam Pattern
- Prelims (Screening) + Main Exam — no interview
- Prelims: 200 MCQ questions, 3 hours
- Main: Paper I Tamil Eligibility + Paper II (300)
- Wrong answer: -1/3 mark
Salary
- Group 2 posts: ₹36,900+
- Group 2A posts: ₹38,000+
- Government allowances separate
See tnpsc.gov.in for the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Notification 2026 released?
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A (Notification No. 07/2026) was released on 11.08.2026. A total of 821 vacancies (Group 2: 41, Group 2A: 780) have been announced. The application window closed on 09.09.2026.
When will the TNPSC Group 2 exam be held?
The Preliminary exam will be held on 01.11.2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Main exam date will be announced later.
What is the TNPSC Group 2 exam?
TNPSC Group 2 is an exam for posts including Assistant Inspector and Sub Registrar. It covers higher-level posts than Group 4.
What is the difference between TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A?
Neither has an interview stage now. The main difference is the Main Examination Paper II format — Group 2 has a Descriptive (written) General Studies paper (300 marks), Group 2A has a Computer Based Test (objective) paper covering General Studies + Aptitude (300 marks). Group 2A generally has far more vacancies — Notification 11/2025: Group 2 = 50, Group 2A = 595. See the full comparison here.
What is the eligibility for the TNPSC Group 2 exam?
A bachelor's degree is required. The age limit is 18 to 32. You must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
Are TNPSC Group 2 cutoff marks published?
TNPSC publishes only "Minimum Qualifying Marks" in each notification — 90/300 in Prelims, 90/300 in Main Examination Paper II (for all communities). It does not publish a separate merit cut-off list.
How should I prepare for TNPSC Group 2?
Studying Samacheer Kalvi textbooks (classes 6-12), daily current affairs, and previous year question papers is essential. You can prepare for free on TNPSC Wiki.
Do TNPSC Group 2 vacancies change every year?
Yes. Notification 08/2024 announced 2,327 vacancies (later revised to 2,540 via addendum); Notification 11/2025 announced only 645 vacancies (Group 2: 50, Group 2A: 595).