Rachit Kumar SaxenaManager-Editorial
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the official notification on June 20, 2024. The Commission preponed the official TNPSC Group 2 notification by one week and also the exam dates were also preponed by one week. The TNPSC Group 2 2024 online applications were over on July 19, 2024. The candidates were required to fill out the applications online only. There was no way to fill the applications in offline mode. The candidates were required to pay the application fee to complete their TNPSC Group 2 application. The Commission conducted the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2024 on September 14, 2024. The candidates
The candidates must read the official TNPSC Group 2 notification 2024 to know the details about the TNPSC Group 2 vacancies and other formalities for applications.
Q: When will TNPSC Group 2 2024 Applications start?
TNPSC Group 2 2024 notification was released online on June 20, 2024. It was released a week before the announced date. The last date to apply oline for the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2024 is July 19, 2024. The candidates should note that the applications will be filled online only.
The TNPSC Group 2 exam will be conducted offline on September 14, 2024.
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Q: What are Group 2 posts in TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Exam?
There are over 65 posts in the TNPSC Group 2 recruited through the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II) exam. Some of the important TNPSC Group 2 posts having the highest salary scale are as follows:
- Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled)
- Probation Officer in the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services
- Assistant Inspector of Labour in the Labour Department
- Sub Registrar, Grade-II in Registration Department
- Junior Employment Officer (Differently Abled) in Employment and Training (Employment Wing)
- Special Assistant in Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department
- Special Branch Assistant in Intelligence Section, Office of the Commissioner of Police
- Special Branch Assistant in Special Branch of Criminal Investigation Department (State Intelligence Wing)
Upvote Q: When wasTNPSC Group 2 2024 notification released?
The TNPSC Group 2 2024 notification was released online on June 20, 2024. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commissio released the official notification online only and provided one month to fill out the TNPSC Group 2 2024 applications online. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 2 exam is July 19, 2024. Recently, the Commission also added two posts to the TNPSC Group 2 exam.
The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam on September 14, 2024.
Upvote Q: Who conducts the TNPSC Group 2 Exam?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conduct the TNPSC Group 2 and 2A exam with the official name of Combined Civil Service Exam Group 2 and Group 2A. TNPSC is a Constitutional body that conducts the exam at the state level. The exam has three-stage selection process namely:
- Prelims
- Mains (written)
- Interview for Group 2 Posts
The syllabus for the prelims exam is the same but the structure for the main exam is different for the Group 2 and 2A aspirants.
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How to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 2 2024?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to apply online for the TNPSC Group-2 exam:
How to Register for TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024?
Firstly, candidates need to register themselves on the official website of TNPSC (tnpsc.gov.in/ tnpscexams.net/ tnpscexams.in). It may be noted that this is One Time Registration (OTR) valid for a period of five years. Candidates who already have their one-time registration ID can skip this step. All the important information regarding the application were mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 notification 2024.
For one-time registration on the official website, candidates need to fill in all the requisite details in the online form. Thereafter, candidates also need to upload scanned images of their photographs, signature, and educational certificates (wherever asked). Once all details are filled in and documents are uploaded, candidates need to pay the one-time registration fee in online mode.
| TNPSC Group 2 Registration Fee |
|
|---|---|
| Registration fee |
INR 150 |
Image Specifications for TNPSC Group 2 Application
The candidates will be required to upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature with the TNPSC Group 2 application. The candidates can see below the image specification for signature and passport-size photograph:
| TNPSC Group 2 Photo Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 165 x 123 pixels |
| Image file size | Below 50 KB |
| Image format | JPG/JPEG |
The official notification will mention the image specification for the photograph. The above specifications are taken from the previous notification.
| TNPSC Group 2 Signature Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 80 x 125 pixels |
| Image file size | Below 20 KB |
| Image format | JPG/JPEG |
TNPSC Group 2 Application Form FIlling Steps
Once registered, candidates can log in to their registered accounts using their one-time registration ID and password. Thereafter, candidates can fill out the TNPSC Group-2 application form for the post/ service for which they wish to apply. Some of the particulars that candidates need to enter in the application form are:
| Name |
Post applied |
| Educational qualifications |
Communal category |
| Date of birth |
Permanent/ communication address |
| Email ID |
The choice for TNPSC exam centre |
TNPSC Group 2 Application Fee Submission
Next, candidates need to pay the TNPSC Group-2 application fee:
| TNPSC Group 2 Paper |
TNPSC Group 2 Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Paper |
INR 100 |
| Mains Paper |
INR 150 |
TNPSC Group-2 application fee for preliminary paper can be paid online (credit card/ debit card/ net banking) or offline (at State Bank of India/ Indian Bank/ post office) mode. The application fee for the mains paper needs to be paid in online mode by only those candidates who get shortlisted for the main examination.
Note: Candidates belonging to the below-mentioned categories are exempted from paying the application fee:
| Category |
Condition |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/ SC (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
Nil |
| Differently Abled Persons |
The disability should not be less than 40 per cent |
| Destitute Widows (DW) of all Communities |
The DW certificate should have been obtained from the RDO/ sub-collector/ assistant collector |
| Most Backward Class (MBC)/ Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Muslims) and Backward Classes (Muslims) |
Should not have availed three free chances in any of the previous recruitments |
| Ex-Servicemen |
Should not have availed two free chances in any of the previous recruitments |
| Fee concession will not apply to those who have already been recruited to any class or service or category |
Submit the TNPSC Group 2 Application Form
Lastly, candidates can submit the TNPSC Group 2 application form by clicking on the Submit button. Once successfully submitted, candidates can print or save their application in PDF format.
Direct Link to apply for TNPSC Group 2 exam 2024 -https://apply.tnpscexams.in/apply-now?app_id=UElZMDAwMDAwMQ==
The candidates should follow the TNPSC Group 2 exam dates for more details.
See Here: TNPSC Group 2 Posts and Salary Details
Q: How much time is provided to the candidates to fill out the TNPSC Group 2 application form?
The Commission provides thirty days to fill out the TNPSC Group 2 application form. The Commission provide a time period of a month to apply online for the exam. TNPSC Group 2 notification 2024 was released online on June 20, 2024 and the last date to apply for the exam is July 19. The candidates can fill out the TNPSC Group 2 application online only.
The TNPSC Group 2 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2024.
Upvote TNPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TNPSC Group 2 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
02 Feb '25 | TNPSC Group 2 Main Exam 2024 |
23 Feb '25 | TNPSC Group 2 Main Exam 2024 Objective |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
14 Sep '24 | TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date |
Sep '24 | TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Admit Card 2024 |
20 Jun '24 - 19 Jul '24 | TNPSC Group 2 Application 2024 Start Date |
TNPSC Group 2 Registration: Things to Keep in Mind
- A one-time registration is valid for five years from the date of registration
- No candidate is allowed to create more than one registration ID in one-time registration
- Onetime registration is not an application for any post. Candidates need to apply for the exam separately
- No modifications in the TNPSC application form are allowed once the last date for registration is over. Certain fields in the application form are fixed and cannot be edited. Therefore, candidates must fill the online application form with utmost caution.
- Candidates do not need to send the printout of the online application or any other document to TNPSC. The documents and applications of candidates are verified in the subsequent stages of selection.
- Offline mode of application fee payment through demand draft/ postal order is rejected
See Here: TNPSC Group 2 exam centres
Q: What is the TNPSC Group 2 2024 exam date?
The candidate should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the annual calendar on its official website mentioning the tentative dates for the TNPSC Group 2 exam events. The Commission only mentioned the month for the events. The TNPSC Group 2 notification 2024 was released on June 20, 2024 and the exam will be conducted on September 14, 2024.
The Commission will conduct the exam in offline mode across the state.
Upvote TNPSC Group 2 2024 Apply Online FAQs
The candidates can see here important questions related to TNPSC Group 2 application form.
Q: Which posts are there in TNPSC Group 2 Exam?
TNPSC Group 2 exam has two types of posts. Group 2 and Group 2A. The details of the posts are given under TNPSC Group 2 vacancies. The Complete list of TNPSC Group 2 services which require the interview are as follows:
| Sl. No | Post Name & Code | Service Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Employment Officer (Non- Differently Abled) in the Employment and Training (Employment Wing) Department (Post Code No.1017) | Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service | |
| 2 | Probation Officer in the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services (Post Code No.1023) | Tamil Nadu Jail Subordinate Service | |
| 3 | Assistant Inspector of Labour in the Labour Department (Post Code No. 1068) | Tamil Nadu Labour Subordinate Service | |
| 4 | Sub Registrar, Grade-II in Registration Department (Post Code No.1071) | Tamil Nadu Registration Subordinate Service | |
| 5 | Junior Employment Officer (Differently Abled) in Employment and Training (Employment Wing) Department (Post Code No:2203) | Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service | |
| 6 | Special Assistant in Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department (Post Code No.2265) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| 7 | Special Branch Assistant in Intelligence Section, Office of the Commissioner of Police (Post Code No:2279) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| 8 | Special Branch Assistant in Special Branch of Criminal Investigation Department (State Intelligence Wing) (Post Code No:3116) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| 9 | Assistant | Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu | |
| 10 | Assistant Grade III | Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation | |
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The distribution of vacancies is typically categorized based on communal reservations such as SC, ST, OBC, etc. The official notification provides detailed breakdowns of how many vacancies are reserved for each category. The distribution of vacancies depend on the post vacants in a department. The C
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TNPSC Group 2 vacancies include two main categories:
- Group 2 (Interview Posts): These positions require candidates to go through a preliminary exam, a mains exam, and an interview.
- Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts): These positions only require candidates to take a written test
The TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced a total of 2327 vacancies for the TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A posts in 2024. This includes 507 vacancies for Group 2 (Interview Posts) and 1820 vacancies for Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts).
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