821 Posts – Public Service Commission – TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Last Date 09 September Govt Exam Update
821 Posts – Public Service Commission – TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Last Date 09 September Govt Exam Update
Number of post- 821 Post
Details
TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 : PDF for filling 821 Group II and IIA Services vacancies. TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 online application starts from 11th August 2026 and the last date to apply is 9th September 2026. Check complete details from here.
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026
TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Summary
Selection of candidates will be based on a two-stage process consisting of a Common Preliminary Examination (screening test) followed by separate Main Examinations for Group II and Group IIA Services, and subsequent Certificate Verification and Counselling.
Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam Name
Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services)
Notification No.
07/2026
Advertisement No.
740
Mode of Application
Online
Total Vacancy
821 (41 Group II + 780 Group IIA)
Date of Notification
11th August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
9th September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date
1st November 2026
Selection Process
Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Certificate Verification & Counselling
Official Website
www.tnpsc.gov.in / www.tnpscexams.in
TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Events
Dates
Date of Notification
11.08.2026
Last Date and Time for Submission of Online Application
09.09.2026, 11:59 PM
Application Correction Window Period
13.09.2026 (12:01 AM) to 15.09.2026 (11:59 PM)
Date and Time of Preliminary Examination
01.11.2026, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Date of Main Examination
To be announced after Preliminary Examination results
Tamil Nadu PSC Group 2 Notification 2026 Out
The TNPSC Notification 2026 PDF under Notification No. 07/2026 and Advertisement No. 740 has been released on the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in to recruit eligible candidates for a total of 821 vacancies across Group II and Group IIA Services. Candidates must register through the One Time Registration (OTR) platform on www.tnpscexams.in before proceeding to fill up the online application.
TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
For Others (Not belonging to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM):
Post Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Probation Officer
22 years
32 years
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer
18 years
32 years (34 years with Law degree)
Jailor (Men)/Jailor (Special Prison for Women)
18 years
32 years (37 years for PG in Criminology/Social Work)
Most other Group II & IIA posts
18 years
32 years
For SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM candidates: Age limits are relaxed further (18–37 years for most posts, with higher limits for specific posts like Probation Officer and Executive Officer Grade III).
Age Concessions: Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows are eligible for additional age relaxation as specified in the notification. No maximum age limit shall mean candidates should not have completed 60 years as on 01.07.2026.
Educational Qualification
Most posts require a degree from any University recognized by the UGC.
Specific posts have additional requirements — e.g., Deputy Commercial Tax Officer requires B.A./B.Sc./B.Com., Assistant Section Officer (Law) requires a B.L. Degree, Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer requires a Master’s degree in Computer Application/IT/Computer Science.
Candidates should possess the prescribed educational qualification on the date of notification (11.08.2026).
Knowledge in Tamil
Candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil, evidenced through SSLC/HSC/Degree with Tamil as a language, Tamil-medium study, or by passing the Second Class Language Test conducted by TNPSC.
Selection for Group II and Group IIA Services posts is a three-stage process:
Common Preliminary Examination – A screening test only; marks are not counted for final merit.
Main Examination – Separate Main Examinations for Group II Services and Group IIA Services.
Certificate Verification and Counselling – Onscreen Certificate Verification, Physical Certificate Verification, and Counselling based on rank.
How to Apply for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform at www.tnpscexams.in (valid for 5 years, fee ₹150/-).
Log in and fill up the online application for the Group II and IIA Services examination.
Upload photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications.
Pay the prescribed examination fee online (unless exempted).
Preview, verify, and submit the application before the last date.
TNPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply
FAQs
Is the TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 PDF released?
Yes, TNPSC has released the notification (No. 07/2026, Advertisement No. 740) on the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in.
How many vacancies will be filled under Tamil NaduPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?
A total of 821 vacancies (41 under Group II Services and 780 under Group IIA Services) will be filled.
What is the last date to apply online for Tamil NaduPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 9th September 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
When will the TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Examination be held?
The Preliminary Examination will be held on 1st November 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
What is the selection process for Tamil NaduPSC Group 2 Services?
Selection is based on a Common Preliminary Examination, followed by separate Main Examinations for Group II and Group IIA Services, and Certificate Verification & Counselling.
