The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially issued the notification (Advertisement No. 740 / Notification No. 07 / 2026) for the Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and Group IIA Services).
This recruitment drive aims to fill 821 vacancies across various Tamil Nadu State Government departments. The online application portal opened on August 11, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until September 09, 2026. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on November 01, 2026.
Recruitment Overview
Parameter
Details
Recruiting Organization
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam Name
Combined Civil Services Examination – II
Notification Reference
Advt. No. 740 / Notification No. 07 / 2026
Post Categories
Group II (Interview Posts) & Group IIA (Non-Interview Posts)
General Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized University.
Specific Posts: Certain technical/specialized posts require specific qualifications (e.g., B.Com for Audit/Accounts, B.L. for Probation Officer, M.Sc / MCA for ASO Programmer).
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
Minimum Age: 18 Years (20 Years for Sub Registrar, 22 Years for Probation Officer, 25 Years for Executive Officer).
Maximum Age Limit (Unreserved / General Category): 32 Years.
Reserved Categories (SC / ST / MBC / BC / BCM):No Maximum Age Limit (up to 60 years at the time of appointment).
Fee Structure
One-Time Registration (OTR) Fee: ₹150/- (Valid for 5 years)
Preliminary Examination Fee: ₹100/-
Main Examination Fee: ₹150/-
Fee Concessions/Exemptions apply for SC/ST/PwBD/Destitute Widows and eligible Ex-Servicemen.
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):
Single paper containing 200 Questions (300 Marks | Duration: 3 Hours).
General Studies: 75 Questions | Aptitude & Mental Ability: 25 Questions | General Tamil / General English: 100 Questions.
Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type):
Separate descriptive papers for Group II and Group IIA.
Certificate Verification & Counseling / Interview: Final merit ranking based on performance in Mains (and Interview for Group II).
How to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
Complete OTR: Ensure your One-Time Registration (OTR) is active. If not, complete OTR by uploading required details and paying the ₹150 fee.
Select Recruitment: Click on “Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II & IIA Services)”.
Fill Application Form: Fill in post choices, educational criteria, personal details, and examination center options.
Upload Documents: Upload photo, signature, SSLC/HSC mark sheets, UG degree certificate, and community certificate.
Pay Exam Fee: Pay the ₹100 preliminary examination fee through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
Submit & Print: Carefully review all entered information, submit the application before September 09, 2026, and print/save a copy of your submitted application form.
