TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Recruitment 2026: 821 पदों पर भर्ती, ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें
संस्थान: तमिलनाडु लोक सेवा आयोग (TNPSC) | विज्ञापन संख्या: 07/2026 | कुल पद: 821
Last Updated: 16 August 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has opened TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 07/2026, covering 821 posts in the Combined Civil Services Examination – II (CCSE-II). Split the number in your head right now, because it matters more than it looks: 41 of these posts sit under Group II, where you'll face an interview after Mains, and 780 sit under Group IIA, where Mains is the final stage. Applications close on 9 September 2026, and the Preliminary Exam is set for 1 November 2026. If you've seen a different Prelims date floating around, that's addressed directly below, along with full eligibility, the exact post list, and how OTR registration fits into all this.
TNPSC Group 2 vs Group 2A — The Difference That Actually Decides Your Prep
📌 Group II and Group IIA are not the same exam wearing two names. Group II (41 posts — Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Sub-Registrar Grade-II, Jailer, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant, Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer) runs Prelims → Mains → Interview. Group IIA (780 posts — Assistant, Accountant, Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies, Executive Officer, Junior Accountant, Male Warden, Handloom Inspector, Lower Division Clerk, Senior Revenue Inspector, Audit Inspector, and dozens more) stops after Mains — no interview at all.
TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Notification No. | 07/2026, dated 11 August 2026 |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination – II (CCSE-II) |
| Total Vacancies | 821 (Group II: 41, Group IIA: 780) |
| Application Window | 11 August – 9 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Preliminary Exam | 1 November 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
Which Prelims Date Is Correct — 1 November or 25 October?
One site is reporting 25 October 2026 for the Prelims. Every other independently checked source — careers360, testbook, business-standard, sakshi — lines up on 1 November 2026. Treat 1 November as correct, and re-confirm on tnpsc.gov.in once your hall ticket is out.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Service | Key Posts Included | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Group II (Interview) | Assistant Inspector, Dy. Commercial Tax Officer, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Sub-Registrar Grade-II, Jailer, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant, Asst. Section Officer | 41 |
| Group IIA (No Interview) | Assistant, Accountant, Senior Inspector (Co-op Societies), Executive Officer, Junior Accountant, Male Warden, Handloom Inspector, Lower Division Clerk, Senior Revenue Inspector, Audit Inspector, and 35+ more categories | 780 |
| Total | 821 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university covers most posts. A few break from that pattern — Sub-Registrar Grade-II leans toward a B.L. or Law degree, and Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies wants a Commerce or Economics background.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
Age floors move by post. Most Group IIA roles open at 18. Sub-Registrar Grade-II asks for 20. Probation Officer needs 22. Executive Officer Grade III sits at 25. SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), and BCM candidates get extended relaxation, commonly running to 37 for many posts.
Registration Fee — One Time Registration (OTR)
TNPSC runs on a One Time Registration system. OTR costs ₹150 and stays valid for five years — it is not the same as applying for this specific exam. If you registered under OTR before, you skip that payment and go straight to the CCSE-II application form.
Selection Process
Group II: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview.
Group IIA: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam, full stop.
No negative marking touches the Preliminary stage. At Mains, Group II candidates sit Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test, qualifying only) and Paper II (General Studies, 300 marks). Group IIA candidates sit the same Paper I, then Paper II combining General Studies with General Intelligence & Reasoning, again for 300 marks.
How to Apply Online
Head to tnpsc.gov.in, finish OTR if you haven't already, log in and pick the CCSE-II / Group 2 & 2A application, fill personal and academic details plus your post preference, upload photo and signature, pay what's applicable, review everything twice, then submit and save the confirmation page. A correction window opens 13–15 September 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11 August 2026 |
| Application Closes | 9 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction Window | 13 – 15 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 1 November 2026 |
| Main Examination | Announced with Prelims result |
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Final Word:
TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Recruitment 2026 puts 821 posts on the table, and the smartest first move isn't picking a book — it's picking your post code and knowing whether Group II's interview stage applies to you. Get OTR done this week if it isn't already, then build toward 1 November with your General Studies foundation, since that Prelims paper is the one gate every single one of these 821 posts shares.
