TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 — 821 Posts, Apply Online by 10 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Combined Civil Services Examination II (CCSE-II) 2026 has released Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 11/2026 for 821 posts across Group 2 (Interview) and Group 2A (Non-Interview) services. This is one of Tamil Nadu's most sought-after state government exam cycles, opening the door to executive, administrative, supervisory and ministerial posts such as Sub-Registrar, Revenue Officer, Municipal Commissioner Grade III, Assistant Inspector of Labour and Personal Assistant across various Tamil Nadu government departments. Graduate candidates aspiring for Tamil Nadu Sarkari Naukri 2026 with an interest in state administration should note this notification carefully. Selected candidates for Group 2 (Interview) posts will take up administrative, supervisory and enforcement roles across Tamil Nadu government departments, while Group 2A (Non-Interview) posts cover ministerial and clerical roles in Revenue, Registration and other departments. The TNPSC Group 2 2026 selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (offline OMR, objective type, no negative marking, qualifying mark 90 out of 300), Mains Examination (descriptive, applicable to Group 2 Interview posts), and an Interview/Oral Test (40 marks) for Group 2 posts only — Group 2A posts are filled on Mains marks alone. The salary for TNPSC Group 2 2026 starts from approximately ₹37,200 per month under Pay Level 8 to 19 depending on the post, with allowances such as DA and HRA adding to the take-home pay. The TNPSC Group 2 2026 online application is available at tnpscexams.net after completing One-Time Registration (OTR) on the TNPSC portal. The last date to apply for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 is 10 September 2026, with the Preliminary Examination tentatively scheduled for 25 October 2026. Application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/BC candidates, with exemptions for SC/ST/MBC/DC/BC(Muslim) candidates and destitute widows as per TNPSC norms. Candidates must read the complete official TNPSC Group 2 & 2A 2026 notification (No. 11/2026) at tnpsc.gov.in before applying, and ensure Tamil language proficiency requirements are met for the posts they are applying to.

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university for most Group 2 and Group 2A posts. Tamil language proficiency (studied Tamil at SSLC/10th level) is mandatory for most posts, with specific exemptions listed in the official notification. Post-specific qualifications apply for certain Group 2A posts (Sub-Registrar, Revenue Officer, Municipal Commissioner Grade III and others) — check the post-wise eligibility table in the official notification PDF.

• 18 to 32 years for most Group 2A posts as on 01 July 2026
• 20 years minimum for Sub-Registrar Grade II
• 21 years minimum for Probation Officer and Municipal Commissioner
• No upper age limit for SC, ST, MBC, DC, BC (including Muslims) candidates and destitute widows of all categories
• PwBD candidates: relaxation up to 42 years
• Ex-servicemen: relaxation up to 50 years (48 years unless already appointed in any service)

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university (post-specific requirements apply for some Group 2A posts)
• Tamil language proficiency at SSLC/10th level (mandatory for most posts, exemptions listed in notification)
• Age 18 to 32 years as on 01 July 2026 for most posts (post-specific variations apply)
• SC/ST/MBC/DC/BC(Muslim) candidates and destitute widows — no maximum age limit
• PwBD candidates — age relaxation up to 42 years
• Ex-servicemen — age relaxation up to 50 years
• Completion of One-Time Registration (OTR) on the TNPSC portal is mandatory before applying

₹100 for Preliminary Examination (General/OBC/BC); SC/ST/MBC/DC/BC(Muslim) candidates and destitute widows exempted — see Application Fee section below for full breakdown

• Group 2 and Group 2A posts carry Pay Level 8 to 19 depending on post
• Starting Basic Pay from approximately ₹37,200 per month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per Tamil Nadu government pay rules
• Exact post-wise pay scale is listed in the official notification

1. Visit tnpscexams.net — the official TNPSC application portal
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using Aadhaar if not already registered on the TNPSC system
3. Generate your OTR ID and password for future TNPSC exam applications
4. Log in and go to the "Online Services" section, then click "Apply Online"
5. Select "TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. 11/2026)" from the list of active notifications
6. Fill in personal, educational and category details accurately as per your certificates
7. Choose the specific Group 2 and/or Group 2A posts you wish to apply for
8. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specified dimensions
9. Pay the application fee of ₹100 (General/OBC/BC) via net banking, debit card, credit card or other electronic modes; SC/ST/MBC/DC/BC(Muslim) candidates and destitute widows are fee-exempt
10. Review all details carefully, submit the form, and download the confirmation receipt and printout for future reference