TNPSC Group II & IIA Recruitment 2026

TNPSC Group II & IIA Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details, Dates, Vacancies & Eligibility

Short Description: TNPSC Combined Civil Services Exam – II (Group II & IIA) 2026 notification has been released for 821 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 August to 09 September 2026. Check important dates, application fee, age limit, vacancies, and exam details.

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Exam – II (Group II & IIA) 2026

Apply Online for 821 Vacancies | Notification No. 07/2026 | Tamil Nadu Govt Jobs

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date : 11 August 2026
Application Starts From : 11 August 2026
Last Date for Submission : 09 September 2026
Edit / Correction Date : 13 – 15 September 2026
Preliminary Exam Date : 01 November 2026 (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Main Exam Date : Will be announced later
Result : Will be updated soon

💰 Application Fee

Preliminary Exam Fee : ₹ 100/-
Main Exam Fee (Group II) : ₹ 150/-
Main Exam Fee (Group IIA) : ₹ 150/-
Main Exam Fee (Both Group II & IIA) : ₹ 300/-
One Time Registration Fee : ₹ 150/-

💳 Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

📌 Note: Fee concession available for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Destitute Widow as per rules.

Age Limits & Total Posts

📌 Age Limits (As on 01 July 2026)

Minimum Age : 18 Years (for most posts), 20 Years (for some posts)
Maximum Age : 32 – 50 Years (varies by post & category)

✔ Age Relaxation: SC/ST – No max age limit, MBC/BC – up to 47 years, PwBD – up to 50 years, Ex-Servicemen & Destitute Widow – as per rules.

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📊 Total Seats / Posts

821

(Group II – 41, Group IIA – 780)

Post Name & Eligibility

📖 Post Name	✅ Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Inspector	Degree from any UGC recognized University. Preference: M.A. Social Work / Diploma in Social Work / M.A. Applied Psychology / PG Diploma in Labour Administration, etc.
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer	Degree from any UGC recognized University. Preference: Law Degree holders.
Junior Employment Officer	Degree from any UGC recognized University.
Probation Officer	Degree from any UGC recognized University. Preference: M.A. Criminology / M.A. Social Work.
Sub Registrar, Grade-II	Degree from any UGC recognized University. Preference: B.L. Degree holders.
Jailor (Men / Special Prison for Women)	Degree from any UGC recognized University. Preference: M.A. Criminology / M.A. Social Work. Physical Standards applicable.
Special Assistant	Degree + Govt. Technical Exam in Typewriting (English & Tamil) – Higher Grade.
Special Branch Assistant	Degree. Preference: Typewriting & Shorthand Lower Grade.
Assistant Section Officer (Law)	B.L. Degree awarded by any UGC recognized University.
Assistant Section Officer (Legislative Assembly / TNPSC)	Degree from any UGC recognized University. For TNPSC: Master’s Degree or B.G.L. or Bachelor’s Degree with I Class.
Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer	Master’s Degree in Computer Application OR M.Sc. (IT/Computer Science).
Senior Inspector (Dairy / Cooperative)	Degree from any UGC recognized University. Preference: M.A. Co-operation / M.Com. with Co-operation / Diploma in Co-operative Management.
Audit Inspector	Degree from any UGC recognized University. (Hindu Religion only).
Handloom Inspector	Degree from any UGC recognized University.
Supervisor / Junior Superintendent	Degree + Preference: Govt. Technical Exam in Book-Keeping Higher/Senior Grade.
Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper	Degree from any UGC recognized University.
Accountant	Degree. Preference: B.Com. degree.
Executive Officer, Grade III	Degree. Preference: B.A. in Indian Culture & Religious Institutions Management / Diploma in Epigraphy. (Hindu Religion only).
Assistant (Law)	B.L. Degree from any UGC recognized University.
Assistant (Finance)	Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Economics / Statistics.

Post Wise Vacancies For TNPSC Group II & IIA Recruitment 2026

Post Name	Group	Total
Assistant Inspector	II	07
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer	II	01
Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled)	II	01
Probation Officer	II	05
Sub Registrar, Grade-II	II	03
Jailor (Men)	II	03
Jailor (Special Prison for Women)	II	01
Special Assistant	II	02
Special Branch Assistant (Greater Chennai Police)	II	06
Special Branch Assistant (Criminal Investigation)	II	03
Assistant Section Officer (Law)	II	05
Assistant Section Officer (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly)	II	02
Assistant Section Officer (TNPSC)	II	01
Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer	II	01
Senior Inspector (Dairy Development)	IIA	06
Senior Inspector (Cooperative Societies)	IIA	03
Audit Inspector	IIA	05
Handloom Inspector	IIA	03
Supervisor / Junior Superintendent	IIA	07
Senior Revenue Inspector (Various Districts)	IIA	15
Assistant (Various Departments) – Multiple Posts	IIA	655
Accountant	IIA	25
Executive Officer, Grade III	IIA	09
Executive Officer, Town Panchayat Grade-II	IIA	01
Junior Accountant	IIA	02
Accountant (Handicrafts Corporation)	IIA	04
Male Warden	IIA	01
Assistant, Grade III	IIA	05
Accountant (Electronics Corporation)	IIA	04
Assistant (Tamil Nadu Industrial Co-operative Bank)	IIA	30
Assistant (Law)	IIA	08
Assistant (Finance)	IIA	07
Assistant (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretary)	IIA	10
Lower Division (Counter) Clerk	IIA	03
Grand Total	–	821

Selection Process : TNPSC Group II & IIA Recruitment 2026

Stage 1: Common Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – OMR) – Screening Test
Stage 2: Main Examination – Group II (Descriptive) & Group IIA (CBT)
Stage 3: Onscreen Certificate Verification
Stage 4: Physical Certificate Verification
Stage 5: Counselling

Exam Pattern : TNPSC Group II & IIA Recruitment 2026

Stage	Paper	Subject	Questions / Marks	Duration	Type
Preliminary	Single Paper		200 Questions – 300 Marks	3 Hours	OMR – Objective
	General Studies – 75 Qs (Degree Std)		75 Qs	–	–
	Aptitude & Mental Ability – 25 Qs (SSLC)		25 Qs	–	–
Main – Group II	Paper I	Tamil Eligibility Test	100 Marks	3 Hours	Descriptive
Main – Group II	Paper II	General Studies	300 Marks	3 Hours	Descriptive
Main – Group IIA	Paper I	Tamil Eligibility Test	100 Marks	3 Hours	Descriptive
Main – Group IIA	Paper II	General Studies + General Intelligence & Reasoning	300 Marks (200 Qs)	3 Hours	CBT – Objective

Minimum Qualifying Marks: Preliminary – 90 marks (for all communities). Main – Paper I: 40 marks, Paper II: 90 marks.

How to Apply : TNPSC Group II & IIA Recruitment 2026

Visit the official TNPSC website: www.tnpscexams.in.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) with ₹ 150/- fee (valid for 5 years).
Login with OTR credentials and click “APPLY” against the notification.
Fill the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
Upload recent photograph (taken after 11.08.2026) and signature as per specifications.
Choose two preferred examination centres for Preliminary Exam.
Pay the examination fee through online mode (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
Submit the application before 09 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
Use the Correction Window (13–15 September 2026) for any edits.
Download the Hall Ticket from the TNPSC website before the exam.

Note – सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक जरूर पढ़ें। Notification में दी गई Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification एवं अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जांचने के बाद ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरें।

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Important Instructions for Candidates

Eligibility: Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria (qualification, age, Tamil knowledge) as on 11.08.2026.
One Time Registration: OTR is mandatory and valid for 5 years. Aadhaar linking is required.
Photograph: Must be taken on or after 11.08.2026 with name and date printed at the bottom.
Examination Centres: Choose two preferences for Preliminary. PwBD candidates can choose only one.
PwBD Candidates: Scribe and compensatory time available. Must upload certificates in prescribed format.
Fee Concession: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Destitute Widow – Full exemption. BC/MBC – 3 free chances.
No Objection Certificate: Government employees must upload NOC / undertaking.
Banned Items: Mobile phones, electronic devices, watches, books, notes, handbags strictly prohibited in exam hall.
Answer Key Challenge: Tentative answer keys will be published within 6 working days. Challenges can be submitted online.
Physical Standards: For Jailor posts, physical standards and vision certificates are mandatory.
Knowledge in Tamil: Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Tamil. If not, must pass Second Class Language Test within 2 years of appointment.

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FAQs

What is the total number of vacancies?

Total vacancies are 821 – Group II: 41, Group IIA: 780.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online application submission is 09 September 2026 (11:59 PM).

What is the application fee?

Preliminary – ₹ 100, Main (Group II) – ₹ 150, Main (Group IIA) – ₹ 150, Both Groups – ₹ 300. OTR fee – ₹ 150.

What is the age limit?

Minimum 18 years (for most posts) and 20 years (for some). Maximum 32 to 50 years depending on post and category.

Is OTR mandatory?

Yes, One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory and valid for 5 years. Aadhaar linking is also required.

What is the selection process?

Selection includes Common Preliminary Exam, Main Exam (Group II – Descriptive, Group IIA – CBT), Certificate Verification, and Counselling.

What is the exam pattern for Preliminary?

Single paper – 200 questions (75 General Studies + 25 Aptitude + 100 Language) – 300 marks – 3 hours – OMR based.

Is Tamil knowledge required?

Yes, candidates must have adequate knowledge of Tamil. If not, they must pass the Second Class Language Test within 2 years of appointment.

Conclusion

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services) 2026 is a great opportunity for graduates to secure a government job in Tamil Nadu. With 821 vacancies across various departments, the recruitment process includes a preliminary exam, main exam, certificate verification, and counselling. The online application process starts from 11 August 2026 and the last date is 09 September 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. For all updates on admit cards, exam dates, and results, keep visiting JobMitra.info – your trusted partner for government job notifications.