TNPSC Group 2 2025 Notification

Exam Date

Sep 28, 2025

Exam Mode

Offline

Vacancies

645

Status

Upcoming

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially launched the recruitment process for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group 2 & 2A) for the year 2025. This significant announcement was made on 15 July 2025, marking the beginning of a major recruitment drive.

Recruitment Details

  • Recruiting Board: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
  • Post Name: Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group 2 & 2A)
  • Recruitment Year: 2025
  • Total Number of Vacancies: 645
  • Notification Announced: 15 July 2025

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Category Number of Vacancies
Group 2 (Interview posts) 50
Group 2A (Non-Interview posts) 595

Important Dates

  • Online Application Start: 15 July 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 13 August 2025
  • Correction Window: 18–20 August 2025
  • Preliminary Examination: 28 September 2025

Application Process

  • Mode: Online through TNPSC’s One-Time Registration portal
  • Steps include registration, form filling, document upload, fee payment, and submission.

Application Fees

Fee Type Amount (INR)
Registration (valid 5 years) 150
Prelims Exam Fee 100
Mains Exam Fee 150

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Specific posts may require specialized qualifications.
  • Age Limits: 18 to 32 years for most posts, with variations for specific roles.
  • Language Proficiency: Adequate knowledge in Tamil is mandatory.

Selection Process

  • Group 2: Preliminary, Main Written, and Oral Interview.
  • Group 2A: Preliminary and Main Written (no interview).

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

  • Preliminary Exam: General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability Test, 3 hours duration, no negative marking.
  • Mains Exam: Descriptive papers including translation, essay, and comprehension.

Exam Mode & Language

  • Mode: Offline (OMR sheets for Prelims; descriptive books for Mains)
  • Language: Tamil and English

Salary & Service Conditions

  • Pay Scale: ₹37,200–₹1,17,600 per month
  • Posting: Across various Tamil Nadu government departments

Official Notification Details

For complete post-wise vacancy breakup, subject-wise syllabus, reservation details, document specifications, and other particulars, candidates are strongly advised to download and study the official notification PDF from TNPSC’s website released today.