TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has announced a notification for the Combined Civil Services Examination โ II (Group II and IIA Services). There areย 821 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with Any degree/BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BL/M.Sc/MCA/BGLย qualifications can apply for these posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before the last date. The detailed eligibility and selection process for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A vacancies are explained below. Candidates can also apply for Indian Navy Jobs.
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Details:
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Job Role | Assistant Inspector/Probation Officer/Assistants/Audit Inspector/Supervisor/Junior Superintendent/Other Posts |
| Job Type | TN Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | Any degree/BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BL/M.Sc/MCA/BGL |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Pay Level: 09 โ 18 |
| Total Posts | 821 Posts |
| Job Location | Across Tamilnadu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Notification 2026 โ Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
Group II/IIA Services:
Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Jailor (Men/Women)
- Degree from any UGC-recognised university.
- Some posts may give preference to specific diplomas/degrees mentioned in the notification.
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer
- B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. degree
- Preference may be given to candidates with specified Commerce/Law combinations.
Sub Registrar Grade-II, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant, Assistant Section Officer (most posts)
- Degree from any UGC-recognised university.
Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 1073) & Assistant (Post Code 1076)
- B.L. degree from a UGC-recognised university.
Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer (Post Code 2215)
- MCA, or
- M.Sc. in Information Technology / Computer Science.
Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 2201)
- Masterโs degree, OR
- Bachelorโs degree with B.G.L., OR
- Bachelorโs degree with First Class.
- For SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BC(M) candidates, the requirement is relaxed to a Bachelorโs degree.
Assistant (Post Code 1077)
- Bachelorโs degree specifically in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics.
Most Group IIA posts
- Degree from any UGC-recognised university.
- However, certain posts have specific requirements. For example, Accountant posts may specifically require B.Com.
Age Limit(As on 01 July 2026):
- ย The category-wise maximum age limit and age concession details are given in the notification refer to it.
Salary:
Level 18
- Assistant Inspector
- Deputy Commercial Tax Officer
- Junior Employment Officer
- Probation Officer
- Sub Registrar Grade-II
- Jailor (Men/Women)
- Special Assistant
- Special Branch Assistant
Level 16
- Assistant Section Officer (most posts)
Level 12
- Senior Inspector (Dairy Development)
- Senior Inspector (Co-operative)
- Audit Inspector
- Handloom Inspector
Level 11
- Supervisor / Junior Superintendent
Level 10
- Senior Revenue Inspector
- Most Assistant posts
- Accountant
- Executive Officer Grade III
- Executive Officer Grade II
- Some posts under EPF/EGF schemes
Level 10 โ EPF/EGF
- Junior Accountant
- Male Warden
- Assistant Grade III
- Accountant in certain corporations
Level 9
- Assistant (Law)
- Assistant (Finance)
- Assistant (TNPSC)
- Assistant (Legislative Assembly)
- Lower Division (Counter) Clerk
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Vacancy 2026: 821 Posts
Group II Services: 41 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Inspector (Post Code 1068) | 07 Posts |
| Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (Post Code 1013) | 01 Post |
| Junior Employment Officer (PWD) (Post Code 1017) | 01 Post |
| Probation Officer (Post Code 1023) | 05 Posts |
| Sub Registrar, Grade-II (Post Code 1071) | 03 Posts |
| Jailor (Men) (Post Code 1941) | 03 Posts |
| Jailor (Special Prison for Women) (Post Code 3200) | 01 Post |
| Special Assist (Post Code 2265) | 02 Posts |
| Special Branch Assistant (Post Code 2279) | 06 Posts |
| Special Branch Assistant (Post Code 3116) | 03 Posts |
| Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 1073) | 05 Posts |
| Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 1083) | 02 Posts |
| Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 2201) | 01 Post |
| Assistant Section Officer โ Programmer (Post Code 2215) | 01 Post |
Group IIA Services: 780 Posts
| Senior Inspector (Post Code 3745) | 06 Posts |
| Senior Inspector (Post Code 1014) | 03 Posts |
| Audit Inspector (Post Code 1029) | 05 Posts |
| Handloom Inspector (Post Code 1868) | 03 Posts |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent (Post Code 1087) | 07 Posts |
| Senior Revenue Inspector (Various Post Codes) | 45 Posts |
| Assistant (Various Post Codes) โ Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 122 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 1026) | 04 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 1027) | 16 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2204) | 01 Post |
| Assistant (Post Code 2205) | 04 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2206) | 45 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2207) | 80 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2216) | 16 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2218) | 17 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2261) | 08 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2262) | Will be announced later |
| Assistant (Post Code 2263) | 08 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2264) | 17 Posts |
| Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper (Post Code 2266) | 14 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2268) | 50 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2269) | 02 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2271) | 06 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2272) | 12 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2273) | 42 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2274) | 83 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2277) | 01 Post |
| Assistant (Post Code 2278) | 30 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 2282) | 05 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 3240) | 15 Posts |
| Accountant (Post Code 1062) | 25 Posts |
| Executive Officer, Grade III (Post Code 1654) | 09 Posts |
| Executive Officer, Grade-II (Post Code 1091) | 04 Posts |
| Junior Accountant (Post Code 3356) | 02 Posts |
| Accountant (Post Code 3357) | 04 Posts |
| Male Warden (Post Code 3359) | 01 Post |
| Assistant, Grade III (Post Code 3286) | 05 Posts |
| Accountant (Post Code 3823) | 04 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 3826) | 30 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 1076) | 08 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 1077) | 07 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 1081) | 10 Posts |
| Assistant (Post Code 1084) | 01 Post |
| Lower Division (Counter) Clerk (Post Code 1086) | 03 Posts |
Selection Process ofย TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026:
The Combined Civil Services Examination โ II (Group II and IIA Services) comprises two successive stages: (i) Common Preliminary Examination and (ii) Separate Main examination for Group II and Group IIA Services, except for the post of Forester in Forest Department and TAFCORN for which selection will be made in three successive stages (i) Common Preliminary Examination (ii) Main Examination and (iii) Endurance Test.
- Joint Preliminary Examination for the selection of candidates for Main Examinations;
- Main Examination for Group II Services for selection of candidates for the posts in Group II Services;
- The main examination for Group IIA Services is to select candidates for the posts in Group IIA Services.
Scheme of Examination of TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Vacancy 2026:
Common Preliminary Examination for Combined Civil Services Examination โ II (Group II and Group IIA Services) (Single Paper):
| Subjectย | Standard | No. of Questions |
| A. General Studies | Degree | 75 |
| B. Aptitude and Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 |
| C. Language (General Tamil or General English) | 100 | |
| Total | 200 |
- Maximum Marks / Duration: 300 /3 hours
- Minimum Qualifying Marks -(For all Communities): 90 Marks
- Type of Examination: Objective
- Mode of Examination: Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)
Main Examination for Group II Services:
| Paper |
Subjectย | Standard | Maximum Marks |
Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks (For all Communities) |
| Paper -I | Tamil Eligibility Test |
SSLC | 100 | 3 Hours | 40 |
| Paper-II | General Studies |
Degree | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 |
- Type of Examination: Descriptive
Main Examination for Group IIA Services:
| Paper |
Subjectย | Standard | No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks / Duration |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (For all Communities) |
| Paper -I | Tamil Eligibility Test |
SSLC | โ | 100 / 3 hours |
40 |
| Paper-II | A.General Studies |
Degree | 100 | 300 / 3 hours |
90 |
| B. General Intelligence and Reasoning |
SSLC | 40 | |||
| C. Language (General Tamil or General English) |
60 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
- Type of Examination: Descriptive
- Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- The questions on General Studies for Preliminary and Main Examination will be set both in Tamil and English.
- The answer sheets of Paper II of Main Examinations of Group II and Group IIA Services will be evaluated, only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks in Paper I of the Main Examination.
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 โ Application Fee:
OTR Fee:ย ย Candidates should register only once in the One Time Registration by paying Rs.150/- as registration fee
Examination Fee:
- The preliminary examination fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) should be paid when submitting the online application for this recruitment, unless exemption of fee is claimed.
- The main examination fee of Rs. 150/- (Rupees One Hundred and Fifty only) has to be paid by the candidates who have not claimed fee exemption if they are shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on the results of the Preliminary Examination and on receipt of such intimation from Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
Payment Mode of TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026:
Online Mode:
- The candidates can pay the examination fee by online mode through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card on or before the last date of submission of the online application by choosing the option in the online application. Candidates have to pay the service charges also as applicable.
Offline Mode:
- Offline mode of payment, if any received in the form of Demand Draft / Postal Order, etc., will not be accepted, and the applications forwarded with such modes of payment will be summarily rejected, and the same will not be returned or refunded.
How to apply for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Vacancy 2026 Notification online on or before 09 September 2026, 11.59 pm.
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Important Dates of TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026:
- Date of Notification: 11.08.2026
- Last date and time for submission of online application: 09.09.2026 11.59 P.M.
- Application Correction Window period: 13.09.2026 12.01 A.M to 15.09.2026 11.59 P.M.
- Date and time of preliminary examination 01.11.2026 09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.
- Date of main examination Will be announced later at the time of the declaration of the results of the preliminary examination.
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