TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 — 821 Posts, Apply Online by 09 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 and TNPSC Group 2A Recruitment 2026 together under a single notification — the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and IIA Services), Notification No. 07/2026, Advertisement No. 740, dated 11.08.2026. Is TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, TNPSC is inviting online applications for 821 vacancies across Group II Services (41 posts) and Group IIA Services (780 posts) spread across numerous Tamil Nadu Government departments and districts, making this one of the state's largest state government job drives of the year. Selected candidates will be posted across a wide range of roles — from Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, and Probation Officer in Group II, to Senior Inspector, Assistant, Accountant, and Executive Officer positions in Group IIA departments spanning Rural Development, Police, School Education, Highways, and more. The selection process consists of a Common Preliminary Examination (screening only, marks not counted for final merit), separate Main Examinations for Group II and Group IIA Services (each with a qualifying Tamil Paper I and a ranking Paper II), followed by Onscreen Certificate Verification and Physical Certificate Verification with Counselling. Salary is set per the Tamil Nadu revised pay matrix, ranging from Level 9 for entry Assistant/Clerk-type posts up to Level 18 for Deputy Commercial Tax Officer and similar senior posts, though exact rupee figures are not specified in the notification. The TNPSC Group 2 & 2A 2026 online application is available at apply.tnpscexams.in, requiring One Time Registration (OTR) valid for five years. The last date to apply for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 is 09 September 2026, 11:59 PM, with an Application Correction Window open from 13 to 15 September 2026. Application fee is ₹100 for the Preliminary Examination, with a separate ₹150 (or ₹300 for both services) Main Examination fee for shortlisted candidates. The TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 01 November 2026. Candidates must read the complete official TNPSC Notification No. 07/2026 PDF at tnpsc.gov.in before applying, since qualification and age limits vary significantly by post code.

Qualification varies significantly by post. Most Group II and Group IIA posts require a degree from any UGC-recognised university. Deputy Commercial Tax Officer requires a B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. degree, with preference given for Commerce/Law combinations. Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 1073) and Assistant (Post Code 1076) require a B.L. degree from a UGC-recognised university. Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer (Post Code 2215) requires a Master's degree in Computer Application, or M.Sc. in Information Technology/Computer Science. Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 2201) requires a Master's degree, or a Bachelor's degree with B.G.L., or a Bachelor's degree with First Class (relaxed to a plain Bachelor's degree for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BC(M) candidates). Assistant (Post Code 1077) requires a Bachelor's degree specifically in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics. Accountant posts under Post Codes 3357 and 3823 require a B.Com. degree specifically. Candidates must additionally possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as on the date of notification, either by having passed SSLC/HSC/Degree with Tamil as one of the languages, by having studied in Tamil medium, or by having passed TNPSC's Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil. Several posts carry further preferential qualifications such as specific diplomas, typewriting/shorthand certificates, or prior work experience, detailed in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 of the official notification.

• Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026
• Most Group II and Group IIA posts: minimum 18 years (20 years for Sub Registrar Grade-II; 22 years for Probation Officer); maximum 32 years for "Others" category, no maximum age limit for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM candidates (37 years for Executive Officer Grade III)
• Probation Officer (Post Code 1023): minimum 22 years, maximum 42 years (no maximum for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM)
• Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (Post Code 1013): minimum 18 years, maximum 32 years (34 years for Law degree holders); 37 years for reserved categories (39 years for Law degree holders)
• Executive Officer, Grade III (Post Code 1654): minimum 25 years, maximum 37 years (47 years for reserved categories)
• Additional age relaxation available for Persons with Benchmark Disability (up to 50 years or no maximum, depending on post) and Ex-servicemen (up to 42–55 years depending on post/qualification)
• "No maximum age limit" means the candidate should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01.07.2026

• Educational qualification varies by post: most posts require a degree from any UGC-recognised university, while specific posts require a B.L. degree, a Master's in Computer Application, a B.Com., or other post-specific qualifications — see the Qualification field above and Sections 4.2.1/4.2.2 of the official notification for exact post-wise details
• Candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as on the date of notification, verified via SSLC/HSC/Degree language study, Tamil-medium education, or TNPSC's Second Class Language Test
• Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026; minimum age is generally 18 years (up to 22 years for Probation Officer), maximum age is generally 32 years for "Others" category, with no maximum age limit for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM candidates for most posts
• Candidates not belonging to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM who have completed five years or more of government service are not eligible, even if within the age limit
• Only persons professing the Hindu religion are eligible for Audit Inspector (Post Code 1029), Executive Officer Grade III (Post Code 1654), and Assistant, HR&CE (Post Code 2271)
• Male candidates cannot apply for Jailor (Special Prison for Women) or Male Warden; female candidates cannot apply for Jailor (Men)
• Persons with colour blindness or night blindness are disqualified for Assistant Inspector (Post Code 1068) and Handloom Inspector (Post Code 1868)
• Persons with benchmark disabilities are not eligible for Jailor (Men), Jailor (Special Prison for Women), Special Assistant, and Special Branch Assistant (Post Codes 2279 and 3116)
• Aadhaar linking with One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for applying

• Preliminary Examination Fee: ₹100/- (payable at the time of submitting the online application, unless fee exemption is claimed)
• Main Examination Fee: ₹150/- (payable only if shortlisted for the Main Examination for one service — Group II or Group IIA)
• Main Examination Fee if shortlisted for both Group II and Group IIA: ₹300/-
• Full fee exemption: SC, SC(A), ST candidates; Persons with Benchmark Disability; Destitute Widow candidates
• Fee concession: Two free chances for Ex-servicemen; Three free chances for Backward Classes, Backward Class (Muslim), Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities
• Payment mode: Online only, via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI — Demand Draft and Postal Order are not accepted

• Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Sub Registrar Grade-II, Jailor (Men/Women), Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant: Level 18
• Assistant Section Officer (most posts): Level 16
• Senior Inspector (Dairy Development/Co-operative), Audit Inspector, Handloom Inspector: Level 12
• Supervisor/Junior Superintendent: Level 11
• Senior Revenue Inspector, most Assistant posts, Accountant, Executive Officer Grade III/Grade-II: Level 10 (some posts under EPF/EGF schemes)
• Junior Accountant, Male Warden, Assistant Grade III: Level 10 (EPF/EGF)
• Assistant (Law, Finance, TNPSC, Legislative Assembly), Lower Division (Counter) Clerk: Level 9
• Exact in-hand/gross monthly salary figures are not specified in the official notification; pay follows the Tamil Nadu revised pay matrix Level indicated per post

1. Visit the official TNPSC application portal at www.tnpscexams.in
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) by paying the ₹150 registration fee, if not already registered — OTR is valid for five years
3. Log in using your OTR User ID and Password, and click "APPLY" against TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026
4. Verify your auto-filled OTR details and fill in any additional details required for this specific recruitment
5. Upload your photograph (taken on or after the date of notification, 11.08.2026) and signature in the specified format and size
6. Choose two examination centres for the Preliminary Examination (only one centre for benchmark-disability candidates)
7. Pay the Preliminary Examination fee of ₹100 online, unless fee exemption is claimed
8. Preview and verify all details carefully, then click "SUBMIT" to finally submit the online application
9. Note down the Application Number/Applicant ID generated after successful payment for future reference
10. Use the Application Correction Window (13–15 September 2026) if any details need modification, since no changes are allowed after this period