TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 821 Group II & IIA Posts

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services) notification. According to Notification No. 07/2026 dated 11 August 2026, applications are invited through online mode for direct recruitment to various Group II and Group IIA posts.

A total of 821 vacancies are notified, including 41 vacancies under Group II Services and 780 vacancies under Group IIA Services. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the TNPSC online application portal before the last date.

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The notification states that the online application must be submitted by 09 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. The application correction window will remain open from 13 September 2026 to 15 September 2026. The preliminary examination is scheduled for 01 November 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Vacancy 2026

Group II Services – 41 Vacancies

The Group II vacancies include posts such as:

• Assistant Inspector
• Deputy Commercial Tax Officer
• Junior Employment Officer
• Probation Officer
• Sub Registrar, Grade-II
• Jailor (Men)
• Jailor (Special Prison for Women)
• Special Assistant
• Special Branch Assistant
• Assistant Section Officer
• Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer

The notification lists 41 vacancies under Group II Services. Some vacancies are identified as backlog or shortfall vacancies.

Group IIA Services – 780 Vacancies

Group IIA Services account for 780 vacancies. The posts include:

• Senior Inspector
• Audit Inspector
• Handloom Inspector
• Supervisor / Junior Superintendent
• Senior Revenue Inspector
• Assistant
• Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper
• Accountant
• Executive Officer, Grade II
• Executive Officer, Grade III
• Junior Accountant
• Male Warden
• Assistant, Grade III
• Lower Division (Counter) Clerk
• Other Assistant and Accountant posts in various departments

The notification specifically mentions 780 Group IIA vacancies.

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility 2026

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age, educational and other eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification varies according to the post. Many Group II and Group IIA posts require a degree from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

For example, the Assistant Inspector post requires a degree from a UGC-recognised university, while the Deputy Commercial Tax Officer requires a B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com. degree, subject to the additional conditions specified in the notification.
Several posts have specific qualifications. For example, Assistant Section Officer posts may require a B.L. degree, a degree, or a Master’s degree depending on the post code. The Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer post requires a Master’s degree in Computer Application or Master’s degree in Science in Information Technology / Computer Science.

For Group IIA posts, qualifications include degrees and, for certain posts, specific qualifications such as Commerce degrees.
Candidates should carefully check the qualification prescribed for the specific post code before applying.

Age Limit

The age limit varies according to the post and category. The notification specifies that the age limit is calculated as on 01 July 2026.

For several Group II posts, candidates belonging to categories other than SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM generally have a maximum age of 32 years, although certain posts have different limits.

For example:

• Probation Officer: minimum 22 years, maximum 32 years
• Deputy Commercial Tax Officer: minimum 18 years, maximum 32 years
• Sub Registrar Grade-II: minimum 20 years, maximum 32 years
• Jailor posts: minimum 18 years, with conditions based on qualification

Age concessions are available to eligible categories such as persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and destitute widows, subject to the conditions in the notification.

For reserved categories, the notification provides different age conditions, and candidates should check the applicable table before submitting the application.

Knowledge of Tamil

Candidates should possess adequate knowledge of Tamil on the date of notification. The notification specifies acceptable ways of establishing Tamil knowledge, including having studied Tamil as a language or studying the required course in Tamil medium, or passing the TNPSC Second Class Language Test in Tamil.

TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 and Group IIA selection process consists of:

1. Common Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination for Group II Services
3. Main Examination for Group IIA Services
4. Certificate Verification / other prescribed stages
5. Counselling and final selection, as applicable

The preliminary examination is a screening test, and the marks obtained in the preliminary examination will not be counted for determining the final order of merit. Separate Main Examinations are conducted for Group II and Group IIA Services.

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern 2026

Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination is a common examination for Group II and Group IIA Services.

The paper consists of:

• General Studies
• Aptitude and Mental Ability
• Language – General Tamil or General English

The preliminary examination is conducted in OMR objective type format.

Main Examination – Group II

The Group II Main Examination consists of two papers:

Paper I – Tamil Eligibility Test

• Standard: SSLC
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Duration: 3 hours
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40
• Type: Descriptive

Paper II – General Studies

• Standard: Degree
• Maximum Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 hours
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90
• Type: Descriptive

Paper I is qualifying in nature, while marks obtained in Paper II are counted for ranking.

Main Examination – Group IIA

The Group IIA Main Examination consists of:

Paper I – Tamil Eligibility Test

• Maximum Marks: 100
• Duration: 3 hours
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40
• Descriptive examination

Paper II

• General Studies – 150 questions
• General Intelligence and Reasoning – 50 questions
• Total Questions – 200
• Maximum Marks – 300
• Duration – 3 hours
• Minimum Qualifying Marks – 90
• Mode – CBT
• Type – Objective

Paper II marks are used for ranking after satisfying the qualifying requirement in Paper I.

Final Selection

According to the notification, final selection will be based on the marks obtained in Paper II of the respective Main Examination, subject to the applicable reservation rules and other conditions.

The merit/ranking list is prepared based on the total marks secured in Paper II of the Main Examination.

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Application Fee 2026

Candidates who are not eligible for fee exemption must pay:

• Preliminary Examination Fee: ₹100
• Group II Main Examination Fee: ₹150
• Group IIA Main Examination Fee: ₹150
• Both Group II and Group IIA Main Examinations: ₹300

The preliminary examination fee is payable while submitting the online application. The applicable Main Examination fee is paid by candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination. Eligible candidates can claim fee exemption according to the prescribed rules.

The examination fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI. Offline payment methods such as Demand Draft or Postal Order will not be accepted.

How to Apply for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official TNPSC website.
2. Complete the required One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
3. Log in and select the Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services).
4. Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
5. Upload the required documents and certificates wherever applicable.
6. Select the appropriate post preferences/claims as permitted by the notification.
7. Preview the application carefully.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee.
9. Submit the application before the deadline.
10. Save or print a copy of the final submitted application for future reference.

Candidates are required to apply online through the Commission’s prescribed application system, and applicants who are already registered can proceed directly to the examination application.

Important Dates – TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026