TNPSC Group 2 2024 Notification Released: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 2024 ( TNPSC Group 2 )
Exam On - 2 Feb '25
TNPSC Group 2 notification 2025 will be released online on July 15, 2025. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the official notification pdf online only. The Commission will also release the TNPSC Group 2 application form 2025 with the official notification. The Commission will notify important dates related to the exam, eligibility criteria, the rules that will govern the exam and the number of vacancies. The TNPSC Group 2 exam will be conducted on September 28, 2025.
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 was released online on June 20, 2024. The candidates should note that the Commission released 2,327 TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies for the exam. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the revised exam calendar on its official website and mentioned the new exam dates. The Commission preponed the notification by a week and the exam was preponed by a fortnight.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 2 2024 notification for 507 Group 2 and 1,820 Group 2A vacancies. The Combined Civil Service Group 2 notification notified the number of TNPSC Group 2 vacancies, online application dates, eligibility criteria, exam dates, syllabus, exam pattern and other details about the exam. The release of the official notification will start the TNPSC Group 2 2024 recruitment. The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims exam was conducted on September 14, 2024.
Q: How many stages are there in the TNPSC Group 2 selection process?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Group 2 examination for recruitment to various posts in the state government of Tamil Nadu. Here is an overview of the stages involved in the TNPSC Group 2 selection process:
Following are the stages in TNPSC Group 2 selection process:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview (for Group 2 Posts Only).
Preliminary Examination: This stage consists of a single paper containing multiple choice questions on General Studies, which carries a maximum of 300 marks. Qualifying this stage is mandatory for appearing in the next stage.
There will be 200 question divided into three sections as given below:
TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard) or General English (S.S.L.C Standard) | 100 | 300 |
General Studies (Degree Standard) | 75 | |
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C Standard) | 25 | |
Total | 200 | 300 |
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Q: Who releases TNPSC Group 2 Notification?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission releases the TNPSC Group 2 notification. The Commission releases the Combined Competitive Group 2 exam notification. This notification is popularly called as the TNPSC Group 2 notification by the candidates. The TNPSC Group 2 notification includes the vacancies for Group 2 and Group 2 A services.
The TNPSC Group 2 notification will be released in May 2024. The Commission will conduct the exam in August 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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- TNPSC Group 2 Application 2025
- TNPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies 2025
- TNPSC Group 2 Exam Dates 2025
- TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility
- TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern
- TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
- TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2025 FAQs
TNPSC Group 2 Application 2025
TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination–II (CCE-II) is conducted to recruit candidates for the TNPSC Civil Services. The TNPSC Group 2 exam 2025 will have two types of posts.
- Group-2 (Interview posts)
- Group -2A (Non-Interview posts)
As the name suggests, some of the posts advertised do not require an interview and their selection process comprises two stages only.
See Here: TNPSC Group 2 Posts and Salary Details
TNPSC Group 2 application form window will be activated as per the dates mentioned in the official notification. The notification will lay down the online application dates for the candidates. The notification will lay down the application process and the candidates need to follow the same to fill out the application online. The candidates should submit the TNPSC Group 2 application fee as per their category and submit their TNPSC Group 2 Application form within the stipulated period.
Commonly asked questions
Q: What will be the last date for applying TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 2 notification 2024 online in May 2024. The Commission is expected to mention the TNPSC Group 2 exam dates in the official notification. The Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2024 in August 2024.
The Commission released the tentative exam dates in the official exam calendar. The Commission is expected to follow its tentatice exam calendar and release the TNPSC Group 2 notification in May 2024.
Upvote 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 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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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 |
|---|---|
Sep '24 | TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Answer Key 2024 |
14 Sep '24 | TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date |
Sep '24 - Oct '24 | TNPSC Group 2 Result 2022 (Non-OT Posts) |
TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will mention the number of TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies in the official notification. The Commission will mention the details of the TNPSC Group 2 and TNPSC Group 2A vacancies in the official notification. The number of vacancies also affects the TNPSC Group 2 cut-off and the number of candidates selected at each exam stage. The number of vacancies works as a motivation factor for the candidates. A higher number of vacancies attracts a higher number of online applications. See here the previous year's TNPSC Group 2 vacancies. The details of the TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies 2024 are as follows:
| TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024 Vacancies | |
|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 2 Vacancies |
507 |
| TNPSC Group 2A Vacancies | 1820 |
| Total | 2327 |
Commonly asked questions
Q: How many vacancies were there in TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2022?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission mention the number of vacancies in the official notification. Sometimes, the Commission release the number of vacancies after the official notification. The Commission release a separate notice for the vacancies sometime. The Commission releases the number of vacancies for each category separately.
There were 5,529 vacancies in the TNPSC Group-2 exam 2022. The number of vacancies for the TNPSC Group 2 (interview posts) is 114 and the TNPSC Group 2A (non-interview) posts are 5,413.
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2025 on September 28, 2025. The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 2 admit card 2025 by September 18, 2025.
TNPSC Group 2 notification officially started the exam process. The last date to apply for the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2024 was July 19, 2024. The TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024 was conducted on September 14, 2024. Dates are a very important factor for the candidates who prepare for the exam seriously They can plan their preparation strategy aligning with the exam dates. See here TNPSC Group 2 Exam dates.
Commonly asked questions
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 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.
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The other important information is the TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria. The eligibility is the aggregate of three things.
- Education requirement
- Age Criteria
- Physical Standards
Educational Requirement
The educational qualification required for the TNPSC Group 2 exam is a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Some posts require a specific educational requirement. These specific educational requirements are mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 notification. The candidates must read and understand the eligibility criteria given in the official notification and fill in the form accordingly.
Age Criteria
The Age limit differs from post to post. All the age-related information is mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 Notification. The age limit for the TNPSC Group 2 exam can be summarised as below.
| Name of the Post |
Minimum Age limit (for all categories) |
Maximum Age Limit for “Others” (applicants not belonging to SC, SC (A), ST, MBC/ DC, BC and BCM) |
|---|---|---|
| For all posts (except Sub-Registrar Grade – II, Probation Officer in the Prison Department and Social Defence Department) |
18 Years |
30 Years |
| Sub-Registrar Grade- II |
20 Years |
|
| Probation Officer in the Prison Department |
22 Years |
|
| Probation Officer in the Social Defence Department |
26 Years |
40 Years |
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Q: What is the eligibility for applying for TNPSC Group-2 exam?
The candidate must be a graduate from a recognised university/institution. Besides that, the candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and should not exceed the age of 32 years. The Commission provides the relaxation in upper age limit to the candidates belonging to the reserved category.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission mention the TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria in the official notification only. The canddiates are suggested to read and understand the eligibility criteria before filling the application.
Upvote Q: What is the age relaxation provided for the TNPSC Group 2 exam?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission releases the notification on its official website. The Commission mention all the important details related to the eligibility criteria of the TNPSC Group 2 exam. The Commission also mention the age requirements and the age relaxation provided to the candidates belonging to certain classes. The Commission provides the age relaxation in the following manner:
- Age concession up to 10 years above the maximum age limit is given to differently-abled persons
- The maximum age limit for ex-servicemen is 48 years. However, it may be noted that the age concession does not apply to ex-servicemen applicants who have already been recruited to any class or service or category.
Upvote TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern is defined in the notification. The candidates are required to understand the TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern in its entirety, become familiar with the exam pattern and feel confident while appearing in the exam. The snippet of the TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam is given below:
| TNPSC Preliminary Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies |
175 |
300 |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
25 |
|
| Total |
200 |
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Q: Is there negative marking in the TNPSC Group 2 exam?
There is no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam. The Commission mention the quantum of the negative marking in the official notification. The candidates should note that the Tamil NadU Public Service Commission can introduce the negative marking in the official notification. The candidates should note that negative marking impact the total score of the candidates.
The TNPSC is expected to release the TNPSC Group 2 notification soon on its official website.
Upvote Q: What is the duration of the TNPSC Group 2 examination?
The duration of the TNPSC Group 2 examination varies based on the different stages of the exam. Here is a breakdown of the durations for each stage:
Preliminary Exam: The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims exam has a duration of three hours.
Mains Exam: The TNPSC Group 2 Mains exam consists of Paper-I with a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes and Paper-II with a duration of 3 hours.
Interview: For Group 2 vacancies, an interview round is conducted, and there is no fixed duration mentioned for this stage.
In summary, the TNPSC Group 2 examination includes the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, with varying durations for each stage as outlined above.
Upvote Q: How many marks are allotted for each subject in the TNPSC Group 2 examination?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission mention the names of the section in the official notification. The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims exam consists of two papers: General Tamil/General English, Aptitude, and Mental Ability Test (90 marks) and General Studies (300 marks).
The Mains exam includes Paper I with a detailed syllabus covering Tamil Language Test (Descriptive Type) for 100 marks and Paper II with topics like the role of Science and technology in India's development, administration of Unions and States with a focus on Tamil Nadu, socio-economic issues, and current national and state-level issues for 300 marks.
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TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
The TNPSC Group 2 syllabus is mentioned in the TNPSC Group 2 notification. All the topics for the TNPSC Group 2 exam are provided in the notification, but only topic names are given in the notification. The candidates need to see the previous year's TNPSC Group 2 question paper to know the exact pattern of the questions asked in the TNPSC Group 2 exam.
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Q: What are the main topics covered in the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is yet to release the official notification for the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2024. The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 2 notification in May 2024. The Commission will mention the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus in the official notification. The main topics covered in the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus include:
- English
- General Science
- Current Events
- Geography of India
- History & Culture of India
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
- History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
The above list in inclusive only not exhaustive.
Upvote Q: Is the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus different for Prelims and Mains?
Yes, the syllabus is divided into two parts: one for the preliminary exam (objective format) and another for the Mains exam (descriptive format). The prelims focus on general knowledge and current affairs, while the Mains delve deeper into specific subjects with essay writing and other descriptive tasks.
The TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus is notified in the official notification. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will notify the official syllabus in the notification pdf.
Upvote Q: Does the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus change frequently?
The candidates should note that TNPSC Group 2 syllabus is not change frequently. The Commission mention the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus in the official notification. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission releases the official notification on its official website. The Commission release the syllabus with the official notification. The Commission change the syllabus on the directions of the State government only.
Minor adjustments or updates may occur occasionally, but the core subjects and topics remain consistent. Keep an eye on official TNPSC announcements for any changes.
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Q: What information does the TNPSC Group 2 Notification provides?
The TNPSC Group 2 notification provides detailed information about various aspects of the exam, including the number of vacancies, online application dates, eligibility criteria, exam dates, application fees, exam pattern, syllabus, and salary details.
The TNPSC Group 2 notification is expected in May 2024.
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