TNPSC Group 2 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Exam Date

Sep 28, 2025

Exam Mode

Offline

Vacancies

645

Status

Upcoming

The TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group 2 & 2A) for 2025 offers a range of positions requiring specific eligibility criteria. Here are the detailed requirements for candidates aspiring to participate in this prestigious examination.

Nationality / Citizenship

  • Indian citizens
  • Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan
  • Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962
  • Persons of Indian origin from specified countries intending to settle in India

Candidates from the last three categories must secure a Certificate of Eligibility from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is a general requirement.
  • Specific posts such as Assistant Section Officer and Audit Inspector require advanced degrees or specific diplomas.

Age Limits (as on 1 July 2025)

  • Minimum age for most posts is 18 years.
  • Age varies by post, with specific limits for roles such as Sub-Registrar and Probation Officer.

The general upper age limit is 32 years for unreserved categories, with no upper age limit for certain reserved categories.

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM Up to 35 years where applicable
Persons with Disabilities Up to +10 years
Ex-servicemen Up to 48 years

Language Proficiency

All candidates must demonstrate adequate knowledge of Tamil, including passing a mandatory Tamil Eligibility Test.

Experience

No prior work experience is required for any of the posts.

Other Conditions

Government employees with more than 5 years of service are not eligible for general category positions.