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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 notification on its official website. A total of 2327 posts were to be filled through this recruitment. But as per the new notification issued by TNPSC now 213 more posts have been added in TNPSC vacancies. A total of 2530 posts will be filled through recruitment. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms are advised to visit TNPSC website www.tnpsc.gov.in regularly for updates or you can follow this page .
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2024
TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024 is the most sought-after examination in the state of Tamil Nadu. This exam is conducted by the and it is known by the name Combined Civil Services Examination II and IIA. Through the official notification, TNPSC has announced a total of 2530 vacancies for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 and candidates with suitable profiles and aptitudes will be selected through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
TNPSC Group 2 2024: Highlights
The TNPSC Group II and IIA (Combined Civil Services Examination) recruitment will be held to select eligible candidates for various posts that come under this category. Check the complete recruitment process overview in the table below and read the details below.
| TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Recruitment 2024 | |
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination (Group II and IIA) |
| Vacancy | 2327+213 (2530) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Salary | Rs. 37,200 – 1,17,600/- |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| TNPSC Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
| TNPSC Help desk | 044-25332833 |
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2024
The TNPSC Group 2 Examination 2024 is conducted in phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interviews (For Group 2 Posts only). As per the TNPSC Official website, the TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam has been over now, once the result is announced shortlisted candidates will move to the mains exam. Candidates who preparing for the Group 2 exam must understand the revised and latest exam pattern and syllabus. In the below table, some important dates have been given candidates can check this:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 2 Apply Online | 20th June 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 2 Last date to Apply | 19th July 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 2 Admit Card 2024 | 4th September 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2024 | 14th September 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result | To be Released |
| TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date | To be Released |
| TNPSC Group 2 Interview | To be Released |
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 PDF
The official TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Notification was released in PDF Document on the official website @tnpsc.gov.in and candidates can submit applications within the specified period only. You are advised to read the entire document because it contains details regarding the application process, the application fee, important dates, helpline number, etc. So, it is essential to read the notification.
TNPSC Group 2 And 2A Result 2024
The TNPSC has successfully conducted the TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims exam on 14 September 2024 at various exam centres in Tamilnadu state. All candidates who appeared in the TNPSC Prelims exam, continuously wait for the TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Result 2024 which will be released on the TNPSC website. Once the result is released, you can check the result in pdf format which contains all shortlisted candidate’s names and roll numbers that will be given.
TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024
For Group 2 and 2A posts, TNPSC has notified the post-wise, and category-wise vacancies in the official notification. For Group 2 services, a total of 507 vacancies have been announced and for Group IIA services, a total of 1820 vacancies are available that are divided amongst various posts. But as per the new notice released by TNPSC, there are 213 more vacancies have been added. Now, There are a total of 2530 vacancies will be recruited
| TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024 | |
| Post Name | Total Vacancy |
| Group II | 507 |
| Group IIA | 1820 |
| Group II & IIA | 213 (More Added) |
Candidates can also view the TNPSC Group 2 increased vacancy notice released on the official TNPSC website. We have included a direct link to the notice in this article.
TNPSC Group 2 Services Vacancy 2024 (Interview Posts)
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Assistant Inspector of Labour in the Labour Department | 13 |
| Deputy (CPS) Commercial Tax Office in Commercial Taxes | 336 |
| Junior Employment Officer (NonDifferently Abled) in the Employment and Training Department | 05 |
| Probation Officer in the Children Welfare and Special Services | 01 |
| Sub Registrar, Grade-II in Registration Department | 05 |
| Assistant Section Officer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 03 |
| Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 04 |
| Forester in Forest Department | 107 |
| Forester in Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Limited | 07 |
| Special Assistant in Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department | 02 |
| Special Branch Assistant in Greater Chennai Police | 02 |
| Special Branch Assistant in Criminal Investigation | 19 |
| Assistant Section Officer in Law Department | 03 |
| Total Vacancies | 507 |
TNPSC Group 2A Services Vacancy 2024 (Non-Interview Posts)
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Personal Assistant to Chairman and Managing Director in Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation | 01 |
| Full Time Residential Warden in Legal Studies | 01 |
| Senior Inspector of Co-Operative Societies | 497 |
| Audit Inspector in Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments | 04 |
| Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department | 273 |
| Handloom Inspector in Handlooms Department | 02 |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent in Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business | 12 |
| Assistant in Erode Division in Commercial Taxes | 03 |
| Assistant in Tiruppur Division in Commercial Taxes | 06 |
| Assistant in Coimbatore Division in Commercial Taxes | 01 |
| Assistant in Virudhunagar Division in Commercial Taxes | 04 |
| Assistant in Commissionerate of Commercial Taxes in Commercial Taxes | 13 |
| Revenue Assistant in Revenue Administration and Disaster Management | 124 |
| Assistant in Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection | 02 |
| Assistant in Industries and Commerce Department | 01 |
| Assistant in Police Department | 61 |
| Assistant in Medical and Rural Health Services | 28 |
| Assistant in Transport Department | 32 |
| Assistant in Registration Department | 06 |
| Assistant in Public Health and Preventive Medicine | 25 |
| Assistant in Fisheries and Fisherman Welfare | 11 |
| Assistant in Labour | 42 |
| Assistant/Accountant/Store Keeper | 18 |
| Assistant in Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 04 |
| Assistant in Archives and Historical Research | 05 |
| Assistant in Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments | 18 |
| Assistant in National Cadet Corps | 06 |
| Assistant in School Education | 172 |
| Assistant in Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department | 03 |
| Assistant in Forest Department | 38 |
| Assistant in Stationery and Printing | 17 |
| Assistant / Accountant in Sericulture | 02 |
| Assistant in Technical Education | 26 |
| Executive Officer, Grade-II in Town Panchayat | 02 |
| Junior Cooperative Auditor in Co-operative Audit | 08 |
| Audit Assistant in Highways | 08 |
| Assistant in Social Welfare and Women Empowerment | 68 |
| Personal Clerk in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance) | 121 |
| Assistant in Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu | 09 |
| Assistant Grade III in Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited | 44 |
| Assistant in Tamil Nadu Textile Corporation Limited | 03 |
| Assistant in Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited | 02 |
| Accountant (Finance) in Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Limited | 26 |
| Accountant in Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited | 12 |
| Junior Accountant in Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited | 05 |
| Male Warden in Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies | 01 |
| Extension Officer (Grade-II) in Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited | 22 |
| Assistant in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance) | 06 |
| Assistant in Finance Department | 08 |
| Assistant in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 09 |
| Assistant in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 03 |
| Lower Division (Counter) Clerk in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 05 |
| Total Vacancies | 1820 |
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Application Fee
Before filling out the application form, candidates need to do One Time Registration (if they have not done it) and the amount to be paid as OTR fee is Rs. 150/-. After that, you have to pay a sum of Rs. 100/- as a Prelims Exam fee, and if you qualify prelims exam, then during Mains exam registration you again have to pay Rs. 150/-. Note that the TNPSC Group 2 application fee is non-refundable and it can be paid online only through Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Internet banking, etc.
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must check the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification. There is a certain age limit and educational qualification, as mentioned by TNPSC. The candidates must make sure while applying online, that they fill in their Date of birth, qualification, and other criteria correctly. Check the TNPSC Group 2 Age & Qualification below.
Age Limit for TNPSC Group 2 and 2A (As on 1/7/2024)
The age limit for TNPSC Group 2 and 2A varies based on the post and category. You can go through the official notification to check the post-wise age limit. Check the table below for more details.
| 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 |
- There is no upper age limit for applicants belonging to the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribes, Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes, Backward Classes (Muslims), and destitute widows of all categories.
- Differently-abled individuals are granted an age relaxation of up to 10 years beyond the standard maximum age limit.
- For ex-servicemen, the maximum age limit is set at 48 years. However, this age concession is not available to those ex-servicemen who have already been appointed to any class, service, or category
Qualification for TNPSC Group 2
To be eligible for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the required subject from a recognized Indian University or its equivalent. While the specific qualifications may vary based on the post, having a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject/stream is the minimum requirement.
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Selection Process
The selection process for the TNPSC Group 2 includes three stages of selection. The selection process is discussed below.
- Preliminary exam (Written)
- Mains exam (Written)
- Oral test (Interview)
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam (Written) | Candidates applying for the exam must appear for the preliminary exam, which is objective. |
| Mains Exam (Written) | Candidates who qualify for the preliminary exam proceed to the main exam, which is descriptive. |
| Oral Test (Interview) | Candidates who pass the mains exam appear for the oral test, also known as the interview. |
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Pattern
The exam-wise exam pattern for Prelims and Mains has been discussed below.
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern
The introduction of the Tamil Language Eligibility Test in the preliminary exam led to changes in the exam pattern. The TNPSC Group 2 exam now includes 100 multiple-choice questions to assess Tamil language knowledge, or candidates can choose the General English section instead. The questions are based on SSLC standards. The exam duration is 3 hours, and the pattern for TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam is as follows:
- General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard) or General English (S.S.L.C Standard): 100 questions, 300 marks
- General Studies (Degree Standard): 75 questions
- Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C Standard): 25 questions
- Total: 200 questions, 300 marks
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard) | 100 | 300 |
| OR | ||
| General English (S.S.L.C. Standard) | ||
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 75 | |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Standard) | 25 | |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Mains Exam Pattern
The main exam consists of two papers: Paper I and Paper II of 100 and 300 marks.
| TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern | |||||
| Number of Papers | Paper Name | Level | Type of Exam | Nature | Total Marks |
| I | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | Descriptive | Qualifying | 100 |
| II | General Studies | Degree | Descriptive | Scoring | 300 |
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Syllabus
The TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus includes a variety of subjects. We are covering topics from General History to Indian Economy from Indian Affairs to International Affairs. As mentioned above, there are two stages in the TNPSC Group 2 Exam- Prelims and Mains and the question paper will be bilingual- English and Hindi. Check the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus in the table below. Note that TNPSC has revised the syllabus and exam pattern for the Mains exam and candidates can read in detail about TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus (Revised) Here.
| Units | Subjects |
|---|---|
| General Science |
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| Indian Economy |
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| Current Events |
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| Geography of India |
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| History & Culture of India |
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| Indian Polity |
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TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Paper
The first step towards the TNPSC Group 2 Exam Preparation, is to go through the TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Papers. This will give you insight into the exam and help assess your knowledge and where you stand in terms of your preparation. The previous year papers help in understanding the past year trends and how the questions are being setup in order to check the knowledge of the candidates. So, solve their questions and it will help you in determining the pattern.
TNPSC Group 2 Salary
There are both Interview and Non-Interview posts in TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Recruitment. The selected candidates will be paid a monthly TNPSC Group 2 Salary of Rs. 36,900-1, 17,600/-. It includes all the allowances and the basic pay.
| TNPSC Group 2 Salary for Interview and Non-Interview Posts | |
| Post Name | Salary |
| Audit Assistant (Accounts Branch of Highways & Rural Works Department) | Rs.19500-62000/- Level-8 |
| Executive Officer, Grade-II in Town Panchayats Department | |
| Revenue Assistant (Revenue Department) | Rs.20600-65500/- Level-10 |
| Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department | Rs.35400-112400/- 20 Level-11 |
| Audit Inspector (Audit Wing of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Administration Department) | |
| Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives ( Industries and Commerce Department) |
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| (Handlooms & Textiles Department) -Handloom Inspector | |
| (Department of Registrar of Co-operative Societies)- Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | |
| (Milk Production and Dairy Development Department) – Senior Inspectors | |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent (Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing / Agricultural Business Department) | |
| Industrial Co-operative Officer (Industries and Commerce Department) | Rs.37200-117600/- Level-19 |
| Grade-II Sub Registrar | Rs.36900-116600/- Level-18 |
| Assistant Inspector of Labour (Labour Department) | |
| Probation Officer (Prison Department) | |
| Junior Employment Officer (Employment and Training Department) (Non- Differently Abled) | |
| Probation Officer (Social Defence Department) | |
| Grade-II Municipal Commissioner | Rs.36400-115700/- Level-16 |
| Special Assistant (Vigilance and Anti-corruption Department) | |
| Assistant Section Officer Cum Programmer in TNPSC | |
| (Finance Department in Secretariat) – Assistant Section Officer | |
| (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat) – Assistant Section Officer | |
| Assistant Section Officer in TNPSC | |
| (Law Department in Secretariat)- Assistant Section Officer | |
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Cut-Off
The TNPSC Group 2 cut-off is the minimum mark that the candidates need to score to qualify for the examination. The cut-off marks for Prelims, Mains, and Final are released separately on the official website of the Commission @tnpsc.gov.in and this is released category-wise for all the candidates. There are many factors that are considered while determining the cut-off for each examination cycle. You can get an idea about the TNPSC Group 2 Cut off marks by going through the previous year’s cut off as the new cut-off will be set around that number.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Center and Centre Code
You can check the centre-wise code of all the authorised exam centres for the TNPSC Group 2 examination. During the exam, it is mandatory to fill out the exam centre and centre code in the answer sheet. So, check the code as per your selected exam centre.
| District | Centre | Centre Code |
|
Ariyalur
|
Ariyalur | 3001 |
| Udaiyarpalayam | 3004 | |
|
Chengalpattu
|
Chengalpattu | 3301 |
| Maduranthakam | 3303 | |
| Tambaram | 3305 | |
|
Chennai
|
Ambattur | 103 |
| Egmore | 106 | |
| Guindy | 107 | |
| Mylapore | 111 | |
| Perambur | 112 | |
| Thiruvottriyur | 115 | |
| Tondiarpet | 116 | |
| Velacherry | 117 | |
|
Coimbatore
|
Coimbatore (North) | 204 |
| Coimbatore (South) | 205 | |
| Pollachi | 210 | |
|
Cuddalore
|
Cuddalore | 301 |
| Chidambaram | 303 | |
| Virudhachalam | 310 | |
|
Dharmapuri
|
Dharmapuri | 401 |
| Harur | 402 | |
|
Dindigul
|
Dindigul | 501 |
| Kodaikanal | 506 | |
| Palani | 510 | |
|
Erode
|
Erode | 601 |
| Bhavani | 603 | |
| Gobichettipalayam | 604 | |
|
Kallakurichi
|
Kallakurichi | 3401 |
| Tirukoilur | 3405 | |
|
Kancheepuram
|
Kancheepuram | 701 |
| Sriperumbudur | 703 | |
| Kanniyakumari | Nagarcoil | 801 |
|
Karur
|
Karur | 901 |
| Kulithalai | 905 | |
|
Krishnagiri
|
Krishnagiri | 3101 |
| Hosur | 3104 | |
| Pochampalli | 3105 | |
|
Madurai
|
Madurai (North) | 1004 |
| Madurai (South) | 1005 | |
| Melur | 1007 | |
| Thiruparankundram | 1010 | |
| Usilampatti | 1011 | |
|
Mayiladuthurai
|
Mayiladuthurai | 3801 |
| Sirkali | 3803 | |
| Nagapattinam | Nagapattinam | 1101 |
|
Namakkal
|
Namakkal | 1201 |
| Rasipuram | 1206 | |
| Tiruchengode | 1208 | |
| Perambalur | Perambalur | 1401 |
|
Pudukottai
|
Pudukottai | 1501 |
| Aranthangi | 1503 | |
| Iluppur | 1506 | |
|
Ramanathapuram
|
Ramanathapuram | 1601 |
| Paramakudi | 1606 | |
| Rameswaram | 1608 | |
|
Ranipet
|
Ranipet | 3501 |
| Arakkonam | 3502 | |
|
Salem
|
Salem | 1701 |
| Attur | 1702 | |
| Mettur | 1706 | |
| Omalur | 1707 | |
| Sankari | 1711 | |
|
Sivagangai
|
Sivagangai | 1801 |
| Devakottai | 1802 | |
| Karaikudi | 1805 | |
|
Tenkasi
|
Tenkasi | 3601 |
| Sankarankovil | 3604 | |
|
Thanjavur
|
Thanjavur | 1901 |
| Kumbakonam | 1903 | |
| Pattukottai | 1906 | |
|
The Nilgiris
|
Udagamandalam | 1301 |
| Coonoor | 1302 | |
| Gudalur | 1303 | |
|
Theni
|
Theni | 2001 |
| Periyakulam | 2004 | |
| Uthamapalayam | 2005 | |
|
Thiruvallur
|
Thiruvallur | 2101 |
| Avadi | 2102 | |
| Ponneri | 2105 | |
| Poonamallee | 2106 | |
| Tiruthani | 2108 | |
|
Thiruvannamalai
|
Thiruvannamalai | 2201 |
| Arni | 2202 | |
| Kilpennathur | 2208 | |
| Polur | 2209 | |
|
Thiruvarur
|
Thiruvarur | 2301 |
| Mannargudi | 2304 | |
| Thiruthuraipoondi | 2307 | |
|
Thoothukudi
|
Thoothukudi | 2401 |
| Kovilpatti | 2405 | |
| Srivaikundam | 2408 | |
| Tiruchendur | 2409 | |
|
Tiruchirappalli
|
Tiruchirappalli | 2501 |
| Lalgudi | 2502 | |
| Manapparai | 2504 | |
| Musiri | 2506 | |
| Srirangam | 2507 | |
| Tiruchirappalli (East) | 2511 | |
|
Tirunelveli
|
Tirunelveli | 2601 |
| Ambasamudram | 2602 | |
| Cheranmahadevi | 2603 | |
| Palayamkottai | 2606 | |
|
Tirupathur
|
Tirupathur | 3701 |
| Vaniyambadi | 3704 | |
|
Tiruppur
|
Tiruppur | 3201 |
| Dharapuram | 3203 | |
| Tiruppur (South) | 3209 | |
|
Vellore
|
Vellore | 2701 |
| Gudiyatham | 2703 | |
|
Villupuram
|
Villupuram | 2801 |
| Tindivanam | 2807 | |
|
Virudhunagar
|
Virudhunagar | 2901 |
| Aruppukottai | 2902 | |
| Rajapalayam | 2904 | |
| Sathur | 2905 | |
| Sivakasi | 2906 | |
| Srivilliputhur | 2907 |
| Important Links:- | |
| TNPSC Group 2 Cut Off | TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Papers |
| TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2024 | TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus |
| TNPSC Group 2 Question Paper 2024 | TNPSC Group 2 Answer key 2024 |
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