TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 (821 Vacancies)

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 notification for filling 821 vacancies across Group II and Group IIA Services. Eligible candidates can apply online through the TNPSC examination portal after completing One Time Registration (OTR). The recruitment is conducted through a multi-stage examination process including a Common Preliminary Examination and subsequent Main Examinations.

This recruitment is for the Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services) under Notification No. 07/2026 and Advertisement No. 740. The online application window opens on 2026-08-11 and closes on 2026-09-09 at 11:59 PM. Candidates must submit the application online, and selection will be based on the Common Preliminary Examination, separate Main Examinations for Group II and Group IIA, followed by Certificate Verification and Counselling.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

TNPSC has announced a total of 821 vacancies for Group II and Group IIA Services. The breakup is given below across the selected posts and departments.

Group II Services – 41 Vacancies (Select Posts)

Group IIA Services – 780 Vacancies (Select Posts)

Notes on vacancies: ** Vacancies for reservation of outstanding sportspersons are deducted wherever applicable. # indicates shortfall vacancies only. For Group II, some posts are marked with * and # as shown in the table.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Most posts under TNPSC Group 2 require a degree from any University recognized by the UGC. However, certain posts have additional or specific educational requirements. For example, the Deputy Commercial Tax Officer post requires B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. The Assistant Section Officer (Law) requires a B.L. degree. The Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer requires a Master’s degree in Computer Application/IT/Computer Science. Candidates must ensure they possess the prescribed educational qualification as on the date of notification, which is 2026-08-11.

In addition to the above, candidates must meet the TNPSC requirement for knowledge of Tamil, which is evidenced through one of the following: SSLC/HSC/Degree with Tamil as a language, Tamil-medium study, or by passing the Second Class Language Test conducted by TNPSC.

Age Limit

The age limit is considered as on 2026-07-01. For candidates who do not belong to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM categories, the minimum and maximum ages vary by post category. For Probation Officer, the age range is 22 years to 32 years. For Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 32 years; an upper limit of 34 years is allowed for candidates with a Law degree. For Jailor (Men) and Jailor (Special Prison for Women), the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 32 years; an upper limit of 37 years is allowed for candidates with a PG in Criminology/Social Work. For most other Group II and IIA posts, the age range is 18 years to 32 years.

For SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM candidates, age limits are relaxed further. The notification indicates that the age range is 18 to 37 years for most posts, with higher limits for specific posts such as Probation Officer and Executive Officer Grade III. Additional age concessions are also available for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows as specified in the official notification. The notification also states that if there is no maximum age limit for a category, candidates should not have completed 60 years as on 2026-07-01.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the TNPSC examination portal at www.tnpscexams.in. The OTR is valid for 5 years and the OTR fee is 150.
2. After OTR, log in and fill the online application for the Group II and IIA Services examination.
3. Upload the required photograph and signature in the format and specifications prescribed by TNPSC.
4. Pay the prescribed examination fee online (unless you are eligible for any exemption as per the notification).
5. Preview the application, verify all details carefully, and submit the form before the last date and time.

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Salary & Pay Scale

The provided notification text does not mention the salary/pay scale for these posts. Candidates should refer to the official TNPSC notification PDF for the detailed pay scale for each post.

Selection Process

Selection for Group II and Group IIA Services is conducted through a three-stage process. First, candidates appear for the Common Preliminary Examination, which functions as a screening test and does not count marks for final merit. Second, candidates take separate Main Examinations for Group II Services and Group IIA Services. Third, after the examinations, the process includes Certificate Verification and Counselling, which involves onsite/onscreen certificate verification, physical certificate verification, and counselling based on rank.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should complete their OTR and submit the online application well before 2026-09-09 (11:59 PM) to avoid last-minute issues.