TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026: 821 Posts
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Notification No. 07/2026 (Advertisement No. 740), dated 11 August 2026, for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II covering Group II and Group IIA Services. TNPSC is inviting online applications for 821 vacancies — 41 under Group II Services and 780 under Group IIA Services — across various Tamil Nadu Government departments. Applications close 9 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
Quick Overview
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Notification No. | 07/2026 (Advt. No. 740) |
| Exam | Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services) |
| Total Vacancies | 821 (Group II — 41, Group IIA — 780), tentative |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 1 November 2026, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Application Window | 11 August – 9 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
About Group II vs Group IIA
Group II posts generally involve an interview stage, while Group IIA posts (such as Assistant and Senior Revenue Inspector) are non-interview posts. Group IIA vacancies carry district-wise and department-wise splits — for example, Assistant, School Education has 83 posts and Assistant, Highways has 50 posts, spread across the state.
Eligibility
Generally, a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university, though exact qualification, age, and physical requirements vary by specific post — candidates should check the post-wise criteria carefully in the detailed notification.
Selection Process
A Preliminary Examination, followed by the Main Examination (Paper II) which determines final ranking — Preliminary marks are not counted toward the final result. Group II posts additionally require an interview.
Application Fee
₹150 for One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already completed, plus ₹100 for the Preliminary Examination fee (with exemptions for certain categories).
How to Apply
- Visit tnpsc.gov.in and complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
- Select ‘Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II & IIA Services).’
- Fill in post choices, educational details, personal information, and choose two exam centres.
- Upload your photo, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the Preliminary Examination fee and submit before 9 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
Official Links
Official Website: tnpsc.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?
9 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
How many vacancies are there?
821, tentative — 41 Group II and 780 Group IIA posts.
When is the Preliminary Exam?
1 November 2026, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Do Preliminary marks count toward the final result?
No — only Main Examination (Paper II) marks determine the final ranking.
Since post-specific age, qualification, and physical requirements vary significantly across the 821 posts on offer, review the detailed department-wise breakdown carefully before finalizing your post choices during application.