The window for online applications for Notification No. 07/2026 has officially closed.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination – II (CCSE-II) to select qualified candidates for various executive (Group II) and non-executive (Group IIA) positions within state departments and ministerial services across Tamil Nadu.
Under Notification No. 07/2026 (supplemented by Addendum No. 7A/2026), recruitment for both Group II Services and Group IIA Services is conducted through a Common Preliminary Examination. Candidates shortlisted from the Preliminary Examination subsequently appear for separate Main Examinations tailored specifically to Group II and Group IIA posts.
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09.09.2026 – 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 13.09.2026 – 15.09.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 01.11.2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Time | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Main Examination Date | To be announced later (with Preliminary Exam results) |
Note: Dates are based on TNPSC Notification No. 07/2026 and should be checked against subsequent official TNPSC updates.
The total notified vacancies across Combined Civil Services Examination – II stand at 846, incorporating revisions issued under Addendum No. 7A/2026.
| S.No. | Post Name | Post Code | Department / Organisation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Probation Officer | 1011 | Department of Social Defence | 2 | Level 18 | Added via Addendum 7A/2026 |
| 2 | Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) | 1017 | Employment and Training Department | Notified | Level 16 | Source: Notification 07/2026 |
| 3 | Probation Officer | 1023 | Prisons and Correctional Services Department | Notified | Level 16 | Source: Notification 07/2026 |
| 4 | Assistant Inspector of Labour | 1068 | Labour Department | Notified | Level 16 | Source: Notification 07/2026 |
| 5 | Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 1071 | Registration Department | Notified | Level 16 | Source: Notification 07/2026 |
| 6 | Special Assistant | 2268 | Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department | Notified | Level 16 | Source: Notification 07/2026 |
| 7 | Special Branch Assistant | 2269 | Intelligence Wing, Police Department | Notified | Level 16 | Source: Notification 07/2026 |
Note: Original Notification 07/2026 contained 41 Group II vacancies. Addendum 7A/2026 added 2 vacancies for Probation Officer (Post Code 1011), bringing the final Group II total to 43.
| S.No. | Post Name | Post Code | Department / Organisation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant | 1077 | Various State Departments | 17 | Level 10 | Revised from 7 to 17 (incl. shortfall) via 7A/2026 |
| 2 | Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives | 1022 | Industries and Commerce Department | 10 | Level 12 | Added via Addendum 7A/2026 |
| 3 | Assistant | 2275 | Children Welfare and Special Services | 3 | Level 10 | Added via Addendum 7A/2026 |
| 4 | Full List of Ministerial / Secretariat / Revenue Assistants | Various | Various Departments (Revenue, Commercial Tax, Finance, etc.) | 773 | Level 8 to Level 10 | As specified in Notification No. 07/2026 |
Note: Original Notification 07/2026 listed 780 Group IIA vacancies. Addendum 7A/2026 added +23 net vacancies, bringing the final Group IIA total to 803.
| Feature | Group II Services | Group IIA Services |
|---|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 43 | 803 |
| Preliminary Exam | Common OMR Test | Common OMR Test |
| Main Examination | Separate Main Exam | Separate Main Exam |
| Main Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test (Qualifying) | Tamil Eligibility Test (Qualifying) |
| Main Paper II | General Studies | General Studies + General Intelligence & Reasoning |
| Paper II Mode | Descriptive Type | Computer Based Test (CBT) Objective Type |
| Final Ranking | Based on Paper II Marks | Based on Paper II Marks |
Candidates should verify post-specific eligibility and the exact Main Examination scheme applicable to their target post.
| Section | Standard | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Degree Standard | 75 | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability Test | SSLC Standard | 25 | |||
| General Tamil / General English | SSLC Standard | 100 | |||
| Total | — | 200 | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 |
Mode: Offline OMR Based | Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
Note: Candidates must choose either General Tamil or General English for the 100-question Language section when filling out the application form.
| Paper | Subject | Standard | Type | Max Marks | Duration | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC Standard | Descriptive | 100 | 3 Hours | 40 (Qualifying) |
| Paper II | General Studies | Degree Standard | Descriptive | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 |
| Paper | Subject | Standard | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC Standard | — | 100 | 3 Hours | 40 (Qualifying) |
| Paper II | General Studies + General Intelligence & Reasoning | Degree / SSLC Standard | 200 | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 |
Paper II Breakup (200 Questions / 300 Marks):
Source: Annexure III of Notification No. 07/2026. Unit-wise question distribution is indicative; TNPSC reserves the right to marginally adjust distribution.
பகுதி - அ: இலக்கணம் (Grammar)
பொருத்துதல், தொடரும் தொடர்பும் அறிதல், பிரித்தெழுதுக, எதிர்ச்சொல், பொருந்தாச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறிதல், பிழை திருத்தம், ஆங்கிலச் சொல்லுக்கு நேரான தமிழ்ச்சொல், ஒலி வேறுபாடறிந்து சரியான பொருளை அறிதல், ஓரெழுத்து ஒரு மொழி, வேர்ச்சொல்லைத் தேர்வு செய்தல், அகரவரிசைப்படி சொற்களைச் சீர்செய்தல்.
பகுதி - ஆ: இலக்கியம் (Literature)
திருக்குறள், அறநூல்கள் (நாலடியார், நான்மணிக்கடிகை, முதலியன), கம்பராமாயணம், எட்டுத்தொகை, பத்துப்பாட்டு, ஐம்பெருங்காப்பியங்கள், ஐஞ்சிறுங்காப்பியங்கள், பக்தி இலக்கியங்கள் (தேவாரம், திவ்வியப்பிரபந்தம்), சிற்றிலக்கியங்கள், நாட்டுப்புறப் பாட்டுகள்.
பகுதி - இ: தமிழ் அறிஞர்களும் தமிழ்த்தொண்டும்
பாரதியார், பாரதிதாசன், நாமக்கல் கவிஞர், மரபுக் கவிஞர்கள், புதுக்கவிதை, உரைநடை, நாடகக்கலை, தமிழ்த்தொண்டு, சமூக சீர்திருத்தவாதிகள்.
Degree standard descriptive paper covering Role and Impact of Science and Technology in Development of India, Administration of State and Union with special reference to Tamil Nadu, Socio-Economic Issues in India and Tamil Nadu, Current National and State Level Issues.
150 Questions on General Studies (Degree Standard) covering Science, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Tamil Nadu Heritage and Development + 50 Questions on General Intelligence & Reasoning (SSLC Standard).
Age is calculated strictly as on 01.07.2026.
| Post Name | Post Code | Required Qualification | Special Preference / Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probation Officer | 1011 | Degree in Sociology / Criminology / Social Work / Psychology | Source: Addendum 7A/2026 Preference to Master's degree in Social Work |
| Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives | 1022 | Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce | Source: Addendum 7A/2026 Preference to B.Com / Co-operation training |
| Assistant (Children Welfare) | 2275 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University | Source: Addendum 7A/2026 Standard Ministerial qualification |
| Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 1071 | Bachelor's Degree in Law / Arts / Science / Commerce | Preference to B.L. Degree holders |
| Assistant Inspector of Labour | 1068 | Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce / Law | Preference to M.A. Labour Welfare / B.L. |
| General Assistants (Ministerial) | Various | Any Bachelor's Degree | Typewriting / Shorthand / Computer knowledge for specified posts |
Candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil. A candidate is deemed to possess adequate knowledge if they have passed SSLC / HSC / Degree with Tamil as one of the languages, or passed the Tamil Language Proficiency Test conducted by TNPSC.
Candidates selected for appointment must produce a certificate of physical fitness in the prescribed form.
Applications are submitted strictly online through TNPSC portals following a two-step process: One Time Registration (OTR) and Examination Application.
| Parameter | Photograph Requirements | Signature Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (170 × 130 pixels) | 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm (230 × 75 pixels) |
| File Size | 20 KB to 50 KB | 10 KB to 20 KB |
| Format & Name | JPG / JPEG (Filename: Photograph.jpg) | JPG / JPEG (Filename: Signature.jpg) |
| Details | White background, studio photo, candidate name and date of photograph printed at bottom. | Blue or black ink inside the box, scanned at 200 DPI. Crop signature box strictly. |
The Preliminary Examination is conducted across designated examination centres in all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu as listed in Annexure I of Notification No. 07/2026. Candidates must select their preferred centre during application submission.
Main Examination centres will be designated by TNPSC and communicated to shortlisted candidates prior to the Mains exam date.
Candidates are strictly forbidden from bringing the following into the examination hall: Mobile phones, pagers, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, health bands, communication gadgets, programmable calculators, memory watches, books, notes, loose sheets, handbags, and electronic storage media. Safekeeping of personal belongings cannot be assured at exam centres.
| Stage | Current Status | Action / Link |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Ticket | To be released 10-14 days before 01.11.2026 | Online download via TNPSC portal |
| Tentative Answer Key | Awaited post-Preliminary Exam | Objections window will open for 7 days |
| Preliminary Results | Awaited | List of shortlisted candidates for Mains |
| Group II / IIA Mains Exam | To be announced | Dates notified alongside Prelims results |
| Certificate Verification & Counselling | Awaited | Onscreen CV followed by Physical Counselling |
TNPSC Group 2 2026 is the Combined Civil Services Examination – II conducted by TNPSC to recruit executive (Group II) and non-executive (Group IIA) officers in Tamil Nadu state services.
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 01 November 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
There are 846 total vacancies (43 Group II vacancies and 803 Group IIA vacancies) as revised by Addendum No. 7A/2026.
Original Notification No. 07/2026 listed 41 Group II and 780 Group IIA vacancies (821 total). Addendum 7A/2026 added +2 Group II and +23 Group IIA vacancies.
The last date to apply online was 09.09.2026. Applications are currently closed.
No, applications closed on 09.09.2026, and the correction window ended on 15.09.2026.
200 objective questions (300 marks) in 3 hours: 75 General Studies, 25 Aptitude & Mental Ability, and 100 General Tamil or General English.
Group II Mains is a descriptive written test (General Studies), whereas Group IIA Mains is a Computer Based Test (CBT) with objective multiple-choice questions.
₹100 for Preliminary Exam and ₹200 for Main Exam (unless eligible for fee exemption).
4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (20 KB–50 KB, JPG) with name and date printed at the bottom on a white background.
6.0 cm × 2.0 cm (10 KB–20 KB, JPG) signed in blue or black ink.
Minimum age is 18 (or 20 for specific posts). Maximum age for Unreserved is 32. No maximum age limit applies to reserved categories with degree qualifications.
Person Studied in Tamil Medium reservation, applicable to candidates who studied through Tamil medium from 1st standard through degree graduation under Act No. 12 of 2026.
The Main Examination dates will be published alongside the Preliminary Examination results.
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