TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026: 821 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Combined Civil Services Examination-II notification for 821 Group II and Group IIA vacancies under Notification No. 07/2026 and Advertisement No. 740. The recruitment covers posts such as Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Probation Officer, Sub Registrar Grade-II, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Inspector, Audit Inspector, Senior Revenue Inspector, Assistant, Accountant and Executive Officer.

Online applications are open from 11 August 2026 to 9 September 2026, 11:59 P.M. through the TNPSC application portal. The common Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026. Candidates should verify the post code, age, qualification and Tamil-language requirements before applying and follow the latest govt jobs notifications for Main Examination and certificate-verification updates.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Overview

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is the constitutional recruitment body responsible for competitive examinations and direct recruitment to various services under the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Combined Civil Services Examination-II is one of its major graduate-level recruitment examinations, covering both Group II Services and Group IIA Services across multiple departments and districts.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Overview

The notification announces 821 vacancies, comprising 41 Group II vacancies and 780 Group IIA vacancies. Vacancy numbers are tentative and can be revised up to publication of the Preliminary Examination result.

Expert insight: Group IIA accounts for about 95% of the notified vacancies, so most applicants will find the widest post-choice in the Assistant, Senior Revenue Inspector and allied Group IIA cadres; however, post preference should be based on qualification, pay level, department and posting conditions rather than vacancy count alone.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

TNPSC has notified 821 vacancies under the Combined Civil Services Examination-II.

Among major Group IIA allocations, Assistant posts include 122 vacancies in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj across districts, 83 in School Education, 80 in Medical and Rural Health Services, 50 in Highways and 45 in Police. The official notification should be checked for the complete post-code, department and district-wise breakup. The vacancy total is tentative and may be revised until publication of the Preliminary Examination result.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Important qualification groups are summarised below. Applicants must verify the exact post-code requirement in the official notification before choosing preferences.

• Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Jailor, Sub Registrar Grade-II, Special Assistant and Special Branch Assistant: generally require a degree from a UGC-recognised university, with preferential qualifications specified for some posts.
• Deputy Commercial Tax Officer: B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com. degree; TNPSC specifies a preference order for Commerce, Law and Taxation Law qualifications.
• Assistant Section Officer - Law Department (Post Code 1073): B.L. degree from a recognised university.
• Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer (Post Code 2215): Master's degree in Computer Applications or M.Sc. in Information Technology / Computer Science, as prescribed.
• Assistant Section Officer - TNPSC (Post Code 2201): Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree with B.G.L., or a first-class Bachelor's degree, with the notified relaxation in qualification for specified reserved communities.
• Most Group IIA Senior Inspector, Handloom Inspector, Supervisor / Junior Superintendent, Senior Revenue Inspector, Assistant, Executive Officer and allied posts: require a degree from a UGC-recognised university, subject to post-specific preferential or additional qualifications.
• Assistant - Finance Department (Post Code 1077): Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics or Statistics.
• Accountant posts with specialised requirement: certain post codes require B.Com.; applicants should check the relevant post code before applying.

Adequate knowledge of Tamil may be established through the educational/language routes specified in the notification. Only persons professing the Hindu religion are eligible for Audit Inspector (Post Code 1029), Executive Officer Grade III (Post Code 1654) and Assistant in Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Post Code 2271). Gender and disability restrictions also apply to certain Jailor, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant and Male Warden posts.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Age is reckoned as on 1 July 2026. Maximum age differs by post and community, so the table below shows the principal limits for candidates in the "Others" category before special concessions.

* Candidates born on or after this date satisfy the upper age limit for their respective category.

Minimum age is generally 18 years, while Sub Registrar Grade-II requires 20 years, Probation Officer requires 22 years, and Executive Officer Grade III requires 25 years.

Age relaxation: for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM candidates, many posts carry no maximum age limit; Deputy Commercial Tax Officer has a maximum of 37 years (39 years for Law degree holders). "No maximum age limit" means the candidate should not have completed 60 years as on 1 July 2026 or at the time of selection/appointment. Separate upper limits/concessions are prescribed for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-servicemen and Destitute Widows, and candidates should check their exact post code in the notification.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

TNPSC uses One Time Registration plus stage-wise examination fees. Examination fees are paid online and the applicable fee concession/exemption must be claimed correctly in the application.

Backward Classes, Backward Class (Muslim) and Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities are eligible for the notified limited number of free chances, while Ex-servicemen are eligible for the prescribed free chances. Payment is online through the modes available on the TNPSC portal.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

The notification specifies the applicable Level of Pay rather than one common rupee pay scale or in-hand salary. Pay level differs by post.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process has a common screening stage followed by separate Main Examinations for Group II and Group IIA Services.

• Common Preliminary Examination: objective OMR examination used for screening; Preliminary marks are not counted for final ranking.
• Group II Main Examination: Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test is qualifying; Paper II General Studies is descriptive and is used for ranking.
• Group IIA Main Examination: Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test is qualifying; Paper II covering General Studies and General Intelligence & Reasoning is objective/CBT and is used for ranking.
• Onscreen Certificate Verification: candidates are admitted based on Main Examination Paper II marks in the prescribed ratios.
• Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling: conducted for candidates shortlisted based on rank and reservation rules.

The Preliminary paper includes 75 General Studies questions, 25 Aptitude & Mental Ability questions and 100 Language questions. Candidates with qualifying disabilities may claim exemption from the Main Examination Tamil Eligibility Test where permitted by the notification and supported by the required disability certificate.

How to Apply for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the TNPSC application portal at tnpscexams.in or use the direct Apply Online link provided below.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are not already registered. OTR requires the prescribed Rs 150 registration fee and remains valid for the notified validity period.
3. Log in with your OTR credentials and click "Apply" against Combined Civil Services Examination-II, Notification No. 07/2026.
4. Verify all OTR details and enter the additional application details, post/service preferences and eligibility information carefully.
5. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates/documents.
6. Select the Preliminary Examination centres as permitted by the notification.
7. Pay the Rs 100 Preliminary Examination fee online unless you are claiming a valid fee exemption/concession.
8. Preview the completed application, verify every claim and submit it before 9 September 2026, 11:59 P.M..
9. Save the Application Number/Applicant ID and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates can use the Application Correction Window from 13 September 2026 to 15 September 2026 for permitted corrections. No modification is allowed after the correction window closes.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

• SSLC / Class 10 and HSC / Class 12 mark sheets or the alternative birth-proof document prescribed by TNPSC.
• Degree / Postgraduate degree / professional qualification certificates and mark sheets relevant to the chosen post code.
• Community certificate for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) or BCM claims, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate and supporting document for age/fee/Tamil-test concession, where applicable.
• Ex-servicemen / Destitute Widow supporting certificates, where applicable.
• Evidence supporting adequate knowledge of Tamil, where required.
• Recent photograph and signature in the format prescribed in the online application instructions.
• Supporting certificates for preferential qualifications, typewriting/shorthand, experience or special eligibility where claimed for a particular post.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The Preliminary Examination has 200 questions in 3 hours, with half of the paper devoted to General Tamil or General English. General Studies contributes 75 questions and Aptitude & Mental Ability 25 questions, so candidates should build a balanced plan rather than preparing only current affairs. Use daily current affairs for Tamil Nadu, national and international developments, reinforce factual areas with Static GK, and use the daily current affairs quiz to improve recall and speed.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Post-Specific Conditions

Candidates should check post-specific restrictions before finalising preferences. Persons with colour blindness or night blindness are not eligible for certain posts such as Assistant Inspector and Handloom Inspector. Benchmark disability suitability is restricted for some Jailor, Special Assistant and Special Branch Assistant posts. Certain Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments-related posts are open only to persons professing the Hindu religion, and gender-specific eligibility applies to Jailor (Men), Jailor (Special Prison for Women) and Male Warden posts.

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