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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 2 notification 2024 on June 20, 2024. The Commission mentioned the official exam pattern in the official notification based on which the TNPSC Group 2 exam 2024 was conducted. In addition to understanding the exam pattern, the candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics of the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus to ensure their selection in the exam. The candidates should note that the TNPSC Group 2 prelims 2024 was conducted on September 14, 2024.
The candidates should read and understand the TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern and practice it with the TNPSC Group 2 question papers. The candidates need to understand the TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern in its entirety because it will infuse confidence in the candidates. The candidates should analyse the exam pattern, paper structure, previous year's question papers and the cutoffs. The candidates can take the average of the cutoff marks for the last five years to estimate the general cutoff.
See Here: TNPSC Group 2 Posts and Salary Details
Q: Is the TNPSC Group 2 exam conducted every year?
The Commission is not bound to conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam every year. The exam is conducted as per the requirements of various departments. The Commission has recently released the exam calendar for 2023 and there is no mention of TNPSC Group 2 exam 2023 notification in it. It shows that the Commission will release the next TNPSC Group 2 notification in 2024 only and there will be no exam in 2023.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam in 2024. The official exam calendar notified the application and tentative exam dates.
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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.
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TNPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Pattern – Prelims
The TNPSC Group 2 exam is conducted in three stages for some posts, as there are some non-interview posts also, notified in the official TNPSC Group 2 exam notification. These three stages are
- Preliminary Exam (Qualifying Only)
- Main Written Exam( 300 Marks)
- Oral test (40 Marks)
All the stages have different exam patterns and all the exam needs to be cleared to get selected for the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024. The prelims exam is the first stage exam and it is mandatory to appear and clear this exam. The prelims exam is an objective question-type exam conducted offline in a pen-and-paper mode. The duration of the TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam is three hours.
See Here: TNPSC Group 2 Model Question Paper
Earlier, the TNPSC Group-2 preliminary paper comprised three sections - General Studies, Aptitude and mental Ability Test and General Tamil/ General English. However, according to the revised TNPSC Group 2 syllabus and pattern, the preliminary exam will now contain questions from two sections - General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test. In the General Studies section, questions will be of graduation level. In Aptitude & Mental Ability Test, questions will be of SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) standard level.
| 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 |
See Here: TNPSC Group 2 2024 admit card
Q: How to prepare Current Affairs section for TNPSC Group 2 exam?
Curren Affairs is the most dynamic section of the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus. The candidates are required to prepare and consolidate the preparation of current affairs daily. The candidates can see the important components for the preparation of current affairs for TNPSC Group 2 exam:
- Reading News Paper Daily
- Reading atleast one Monthly Current Affairs Magazine
- Watching the Sansad TV channel
- Practicing Current Affairs mock questions from various websites
Upvote TNPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Pattern - Main Exam
The TNPSC Group 2 main exam is the result-determining phase of the TNPSC Group 2 exam process. The marks secured in the main exam is considered for the final result. The candidates need to secure minimum marks first and then have to overcome the cut-off determined by the commission after the exam. The selected candidates will be called for the interview process. The number of candidates to be admitted to the main written examination will be 10 times the number of candidates to be recruited having regard to the rule of reservation of appointments.
TNPSC Group-2 Mains exam has been divided into two parts - A and B.
Part-A will have questions from Tamil to English translation and English to Tamil translation.
Part-B will have questions from Precis Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development, Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural and Letter Writing (Official). Questions asked in mains paper will be of graduation level.
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A |
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| Tamil to English Translation |
2 |
50 |
| English to Tamil Translation |
2 |
50 |
| Part-B |
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| Precis Writing |
2 |
40 |
| Comprehension |
2 |
40 |
| Hints Development |
2 |
40 |
| Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’ |
2 |
40 |
| Letter writing (Official) |
2 |
40 |
| Total |
14 |
300 |
See Here: TNPSC Group 2 Result
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Pattern - Oral Test
There is no set pattern for the TNPSC Group 2 interviews. The interview differs from candidate to candidate and from board to board. The candidates are called for an interview at the commission's office at the specified schedule. The candidates need to carry all the original certificates related to their academic, professional and category records.
It is expected that the candidate is well-versed with the current issues related to the nation and Tamil Nadu. It is also expected that the candidates should know the basic problems of the state. The marks of the TNPSC Group 2 interview is 40 only.
Download Here: TNPSC Group 2 answer key
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Pattern FAQs
The candidates can see here important questions related to TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern.
Q: How to create a study plan for TNPSC Group 2 exam?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 2 exam in July 2024. The Commission is yet to release the TNPSC Group 2 exam dates on its official website. The candidates are suggested to start the TNPSC Group 2 preparation to ensure their selection int he TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam.
The candidates are suggested to plan their preparation and prepare a daily, weekly and monthly study plan. The candidates should undertand that these plans will work in tandem for the selection of the candidate. The candidates should analyse their affinity first and then only prepare a time table for the TNPSC Group 2 preparation. The candidates should consider the following and then make a study plan:
- Understand the Exam Format and Syllabus
- Set the daily, weekly and monthly study targets
- Develop a Detailed Daily Study Schedule
- Keep time for Revision and Practice
Upvote Q: How can I use previous year question papers to prepare for the TNPSC Group 2 exam?
To effectively utilize previous year question papers for your preparation for the TNPSC Group 2 exam in 2024, follow these steps:
Understand Exam Pattern: Analyse previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern, types of questions asked, and the distribution of marks across different topics
Identify Important Topics: Identify recurring topics and areas of emphasis from past papers to prioritize your preparation on these topics
Practice Regularly: Solve previous year papers regularly to improve your speed, accuracy, and familiarity with the exam format
Self-Assessment: Use past papers for self-assessment to identify strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to focus on areas that need improvement
Time Management: Practice solving papers under timed conditions to enhance your time management skills for the actual exam
By incorporating the analysis of previous year question papers into your study routine, you can enhance your preparation strategy and increase your chances of success in the TNPSC Group 2 exam in 2024.
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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
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