TNPSC Group 2 2025 Selection Process

The TNPSC Group 2 (2025) recruitment involves a structured selection process for both Interview and Non-Interview posts, conducted through the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II). This process is designed to assess the eligibility and competence of candidates aspiring for various administrative positions.

Selection Process for Group 2 (Interview Posts)

1. Common Preliminary Examination: This is a qualifying stage featuring 200 objective questions for a total of 300 marks, covering General Tamil or General English, General Studies, and Aptitude/Mental Ability. Candidates must score at least 90 marks to qualify.
2. Main Written Examination: Comprising two descriptive papers, the Tamil Eligibility Test and General Studies, with respective qualifying marks of 40 and 90 out of 100 and 300 marks.
3. Interview: An oral test worth 40 marks, which is added to the Main Examination marks to determine the final ranking.

Selection Process for Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts)

1. Common Preliminary Examination: Identical to the preliminary exam for Interview posts.
2. Main Written Examination: Involves two descriptive papers, focusing on the Tamil Eligibility Test and General Studies/General Intelligence & Reasoning, depending on the specific service. The final merit is based solely on the marks obtained in these papers.

Additional Stage for Forester Post in Group 2A

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Written Examination
3. Endurance Test: A physical test required for candidates applying for the Forester post.

Post-Examination Procedures

• Publication of Preliminary and Mains results
• Shortlisting of candidates based on cutoff marks at each stage
• Final selection list publication, which for Group 2 includes combined marks from the Mains and Interview, and for Group 2A, from Mains only.
• Document verification or certificate upload prior to appointment, especially for Group 2A candidates.

Qualifying and Merit Details

• Preliminary examination serves as a screening test; marks are not counted towards final merit.
• For Group 2, the aggregate of Mains and Interview marks determines the final ranking.
• For Group 2A, the final merit list is based solely on Mains examination marks.
• Document verification is conducted before the final recommendation for appointment.