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TNPSC Group II
TNPSC Group II/IIA (Combined Civil Services - II, Prelims)
TNPSC Group II/IIA Prelims — single GS paper, 200 MCQs in 3 hours, for Sub-Registrar, Assistant Inspector etc.
Updated 4 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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TNPSC Group II eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 18 – 32 years (General)18-32 for General (no upper limit for SC/ST/SCA/MBC/BC). 21-32 for posts requiring graduation. Reference date is 1 July of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree for Group 2 (interview-mandatory posts). Class 12 / equivalent for Group 2A (non-interview posts) in some recruitment cycles.
- Attempts
- Unlimited attempts (within upper age cap for General; unlimited for reserved categories).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
TNPSC Group II cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains, Group 2 interview post)
out of 300 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~180 – 195 |
| 2023 | BC | ~170 – 185 |
| 2023 | MBC | ~160 – 175 |
| 2023 | SC | ~145 – 160 |
| 2023 | ST | ~125 – 145 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
TNPSC Group II salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Assistant Section Officer / Sub-Registrar / Inspector (Group 2)
Pay Level 16 – 19 (Tamil Nadu)- Basic pay
- ₹36,400 – ₹47,600
- Gross monthly
- ₹55,000 – ₹75,000 (Chennai)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
TNPSC Group II — Frequently asked questions
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पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
100 सालों के कुल प्रश्नकुछ वर्षों में पूरा पेपर नहीं, उस पेपर के कुछ प्रश्न हैं — हर कार्ड बताता है कितने।
2025
200 में से 21 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2024
200 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2023
200 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2022
200 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2021
200 में से 19 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →
मॉक टेस्ट
सभी प्रयास →किसी भी मॉक को अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा में दें — मॉक के अंदर भाषा चयनकर्ता का उपयोग करें (हिंदी, तेलुगु, तमिल, बांग्ला और 15 अन्य)।
TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 1
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 10
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL21 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern: 200Q · 180 min)
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
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General Studies
123 QsHistory, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
94 QsAptitude and Mental Ability
288 Qs
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Students
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Mocks taken
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Average score
43%
Top score
100%
What can I get from TNPSC Group II?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier — Mains merit list
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top prelims performers statewide
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — high probability if clearing Mains
- •Assistant Commissioner (preferred postings) — Commercial Taxes
- •Assistant Director roles — various departments with choice postings
- •Personal Assistant (CM/Minister offices) — Secretariat premium positions
- •Likely to feature in final merit list with good Mains performance
- •Focus on interview preparation and subject depth for Mains
High scorer — premium posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent prelims performance, well above all cut-offs
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — strong candidacy for this coveted post
- •Assistant Director (Rural Development) — senior Group II post
- •Personal Assistant to Minister — Tamil Nadu Secretariat
- •District Officer (Drugs Control) — Health & Family Welfare
- •Assistant Section Officer (Headquarters) — premium postings
- •Strong foundation for Mains top ranks
Safe qualifier — General category
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortably above General category cut-off (typically 58-65%)
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Tamil Nadu Police (Group II)
- •Assistant Commissioner (CT) — Commercial Taxes Department
- •Deputy Registrar — Co-operative Societies
- •District Employment Officer — Employment & Training Department
- •Good position for Mains, focus on descriptive answers
Likely prelims qualifier — BC/MBC
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong chance for BC/MBC category (cut-off typically 48-58%)
- •Assistant Section Officer — Tamil Nadu Secretariat
- •Commercial Tax Officer — Commercial Taxes Department
- •Block Development Officer — Rural Development Department
- •Regional Transport Officer (Class II) — Transport Department
- •Focus on Mains preparation with interview skills
Borderline — SC/ST range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
As per the official notification, the preliminary examination will be held on November 1, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in offline mode across exam centres in Tamil Nadu.
TNPSC has announced an application correction window from September 13 to 15, 2026 for candidates to edit submitted details. OTR registration and Aadhaar linking are mandatory for applying.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released Notification No. 07/2026 on 11 August 2026 for 821 posts (41 Group II + 780 Group IIA). Online application window is open at tnpscexams.in until September 9, 2026.
The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Result for the 2025 recruitment cycle was released on June 29, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the March 2026 mains exam can check their results at tnpsc.gov.in.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
Online application start
बीत गयाTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Apply at tnpscexams.in; OTR registration required
Notification released (No. 07/2026)
बीत गयाTue, 11 Aug, 2026
821 vacancies — 41 Group II + 780 Group IIA
Online application last date
बीत गयाWed, 9 Sept, 2026
Deadline is 11:59 PM
Application correction window
2 दिन बादSun, 13 Sept, 2026
13-15 September 2026
Prelims admit card (expected)
39 दिन बादTue, 20 Oct, 2026
Usually released 10-15 days before exam; based on 2025 pattern
📍Preliminary Examination
51 दिन बादSun, 1 Nov, 2026
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM; offline OMR-based; 200 questions, 300 marks
Prelims answer key (expected)
60 दिन बादTue, 10 Nov, 2026
Typically released 7-14 days after exam
Prelims result (expected)
102 दिन बादTue, 22 Dec, 2026
Based on 2025 cycle pattern; result expected in December 2026
📍Main Examination (expected)
185 दिन बादMon, 15 Mar, 2027
Mains date to be announced after prelims result; typically held in Feb-Mar
सिलेबस
किसी भी टॉपिक पर टैप करें — नोट्स + 10 सवालों का टॉपिक टेस्ट
General Studies
General Science
Scientific knowledge, scientific temper and applications.
Current Events
National and international current affairs of the last 12-18 months.
Geography of India
Indian geography — physical, social and economic aspects.
History and Culture of India
Indian history from Indus Valley to post-independence.
Indian National Movement
Freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947.
Indian Polity
Constitution and governance of India.
Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
Indian economy structure and Tamil Nadu development administration.
History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
History of Tamil Society
Tamil history from prehistoric to modern times.
Tamil Literature
Tamil literature from Sangam age to contemporary times.
Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle
Tamil Nadu's contribution to the Indian freedom movement.
Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
Reform, rationalist and Dravidian movements.
Tamil Nadu Culture and Heritage
Cultural heritage, art forms and traditions.
Aptitude and Mental Ability
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals and roots.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
HCF and LCM
Highest common factor, lowest common multiple problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, proportion, partnership and mixtures.
Simple and Compound Interest
Interest calculations, EMIs, compounding.
Area and Volume
Mensuration of triangles, circles, cubes, cylinders, cones.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats, relative speed and average speed.
Logical Reasoning
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, cause-effect.
Puzzles
Seating arrangement, scheduling and grouping puzzles.
Dice
Dice problems — opposite faces, surfaces, position.
Visual Reasoning
Mirror image, water image, paper folding/cutting, embedded figures.
Alphanumeric Reasoning
Coding-decoding, alphabet test, alphanumeric series.
Number Series
Find next/missing/wrong term in number series.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs and calculation-based questions.