TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Hall Ticket 2026 Out: Prelims on 1 November 2026 (OMR)
The hall ticket (memorandum of admission) for the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and IIA) Preliminary Examination is now available. The Prelims is on 1 November 2026, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, as a single OMR objective paper. The 821-vacancy recruitment itself is unchanged.
The hall ticket link opens the TNPSC OTR login page. Log in with your One Time Registration credentials and download it there. The notification says the hall ticket is not sent by post, so download and print it yourself.
The notification asks you to reach the venue one hour before the exam, which is 8:30 AM for this paper. Venue gates close 30 minutes before the exam, so nobody enters after 9:00 AM. Carry the hall ticket, a photocopy of one photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN or Voter ID) and a black ink ball point pen. Mobile phones, smart watches and similar devices are banned, and the Commission cannot guarantee safekeeping for them. You must sit the exam at the venue printed on your hall ticket, because a change of venue is not permitted.
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Tamil Nadu Government Jobs 2026: TNPSC Opens 821 Group II and Group IIA Vacancies for Graduates
Great news for every graduate in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Combined Civil Services Examination-II notification covering Group II and Group IIA Services — 821 vacancies in all. Posts include Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Revenue Inspector, Probation Officer and Assistant.
Most posts need a degree from any UGC-recognised university plus adequate knowledge of Tamil, and selection rests on Main Examination Paper II marks alone. Applications closed on 9 September 2026 (11:59 PM); the Preliminary Examination is on 1 November 2026, and the hall ticket is out. Explore more Tamil Nadu government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights — TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Names | DCTO, Assistant Section Officer, Probation Officer, Sub Registrar Grade-II, Jailor, Senior Revenue Inspector, Audit Inspector, Assistant, Accountant, Store Keeper |
| Total Vacancies | 821 (Group II — 41, Group IIA — 780) |
| Pay Levels | 18, 16, 12, 11, 10 and 9 (Tamil Nadu pay matrix) |
| Minimum Qualification | Degree from any UGC-recognised university |
| Job Location | Across Tamil Nadu |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 September 2026, 11:59 PM (closed) |
How Many Vacancies are There in TNPSC Group 2 & 2A 2026?
Group II carries the higher pay levels; Group IIA carries the bulk of the seats.
| Service Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Group II Services | 41 |
| Group IIA Services | 780 |
| Total | 821 |
The largest single blocks inside Group IIA are below. If you are a graduate looking for government jobs, these carry the most seats.
| Post Name (Group IIA) | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant | Rural Development & Panchayat Raj | 122 |
| Assistant | School Education | 83 |
| Assistant | Medical & Rural Health | 80 |
| Assistant | Highways | 50 |
| Senior Revenue Inspector | Revenue (14 units) | 45 |
| Assistant | Police | 45 |
| Assistant | Public Health | 42 |
Vacancies are tentative and may change until the prelims results are published. Assistant, Water Resources (Post Code 2262) shows “will be announced later” instead of a number.
What is the Eligibility for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
You must hold the prescribed qualification on the date of the notification — a degree earned later is not accepted.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Most posts | Degree from any UGC-recognised university |
| Assistant Section Officer (2201) | Master’s degree, or Bachelor’s + B.G.L., or First Class Bachelor’s (a plain Bachelor’s is sufficient for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC, DC, BC and BCM candidates) |
| Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com. |
| Assistant Section Officer (1073), Assistant (1076) | B.L. degree |
| ASO cum Programmer (2215) | MCA / M.Sc. IT or Computer Science |
| Assistant (1077), Finance | B.Com or Economics / Statistics degree |
| Accountant (3357, 3823), Junior Accountant (3356) | B.Com / Commerce degree |
| Accountant (1062), Treasuries | Any degree (Commerce degree preferred) |
| Special Assistant | Degree + Typewriting Higher Grade (English and Tamil) |
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 July 2026. Minimum is 18 years — 22 for Probation Officer, 20 for Sub Registrar Grade-II, 25 for Executive Officer Grade III.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Others (non-reserved) | 32 years (34 for DCTO with a Law degree; 37 for Jailor with the specified Master’s; 37 for Executive Officer Grade III) |
| SC, SC(A), ST, MBC, DC, BC, BCM | No maximum age limit (must not have completed 60 years) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | 42 years (44 for DCTO with a Law degree; 47 for Executive Officer Grade III). Not eligible for Jailor (Men), Jailor (Special Prison for Women), Special Assistant (2265) or Special Branch Assistant (2279, 3116) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 50 years (52 for DCTO with a Law degree; 55 for Jailor with the specified Master’s) |
| Destitute Widow | No maximum age limit (37 for DCTO, 39 with a Law degree) |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including SC / ST / OBC / PwBD age relaxation. →
A few posts allow more — DCTO with a Law degree (34) and Jailor with a Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration or in Social Work (37). Deputy Commercial Tax Officer is the exception to the open limit — for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC, DC, BC and BCM candidates its maximum age is 37 (39 with a Law degree), not unlimited.
What is the Salary for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Posts 2026?
Read this carefully: the notification prints no rupee salary figure. Pay is given only as a Level in the Tamil Nadu pay matrix, so we will not guess one for you.
| Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|
| Level 18 | DCTO, Probation Officer, Sub Registrar Grade-II, Jailor, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant, Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer |
| Level 16 | Assistant Section Officer, ASO cum Programmer |
| Level 12 | Senior Inspector, Audit Inspector, Handloom Inspector |
| Level 11 | Supervisor / Junior Superintendent |
| Level 10 | Senior Revenue Inspector, Assistant (all Ministerial Service departments), Accountant, Store Keeper, Executive Officer Grade II and III; Level 10 (EPF) for the corporation posts |
| Level 9 | Assistant (Secretariat and Legislative Assembly services), Lower Division Clerk |
Group II posts at Levels 18 and 16 pay noticeably better than Group IIA — worth remembering when you set preferences.
What is the Selection Process for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A 2026?
Five stages. The notification prescribes no interview or oral test — only Main Examination Paper II marks count for ranking.
| Stage | What happens | Shortlisting ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Preliminary Exam | Screening only — marks do not count in final merit | 1:10 for Mains |
| 2. Main Examination | Separate papers for Group II and Group IIA | — |
| 3. Onscreen Verification | Documents checked online | 1:3 General, 1:2 reserved |
| 4. Physical Verification | Originals checked | 1:3 General, 1:1.5 reserved |
| 5. Counselling | Post allotted by rank | — |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Contents | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims (OMR, 3 hrs) | General Studies 75 Q + Aptitude 25 Q + Language 100 Q = 200 Q | 300 (qualify at 90) |
| Mains Paper I (both groups) | Tamil Eligibility Test — qualifying only | 100 (qualify at 40) |
| Mains Paper II — Group II | General Studies, descriptive | 300 (qualify at 90) |
| Mains Paper II — Group IIA | General Studies 150 Q + Reasoning 50 Q, objective CBT | 300 (qualify at 90) |
One warning about the OMR sheet: the notification lists no deduction for a wrong answer, but 0.5 mark is deducted if any question is left blank, another 0.5 mark if you do not affix your left-hand thumb impression, and 2 marks for writing your register number incorrectly on a non-personalised OMR sheet. Darken option [E] if unsure. Prepare with the exam syllabus guides on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) — valid five years |
| 2 | Open the application portal (www.tnpscexams.in) and log in |
| 3 | Fill personal details, community, qualification and post preferences |
| 4 | Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format |
| 5 | Pay the ₹100 prelims fee unless claiming exemption |
| 6 | Submit and download a printout |
Keep your SSLC certificate (date-of-birth proof), degree certificate with mark sheets and community certificate ready — they are uploaded, then checked in original, and a missing community certificate forfeits your reservation claim. The correction window ran from 13 to 15 September 2026; no changes are possible now.
What are the Important Dates for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 9 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 9 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 13 to 15 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 1 November 2026 (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM) |
| Main Examination | To be announced |
Application Fees — TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026
The Mains fee is payable only if you clear the Preliminary Examination.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) | ₹150 |
| Preliminary Examination | ₹100 |
| Main Examination (one group) | ₹150 |
| Main Examination (both groups) | ₹300 |
SC, SC (Arunthathiyars), ST, Persons with Benchmark Disability and Destitute Widows are fully exempt. BC, BCM, MBC and Denotified Communities get three free chances, and Ex-Servicemen get two — counted across all TNPSC recruitments, not per exam. Payment is online at the time of applying.
Essential Links — TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Hall Ticket 2026 (OTR login)
- Visit TNPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tamil Nadu Government Jobs Telegram Channel
With 821 posts, no interview and only a basic degree needed, this is a strong opening for Tamil Nadu graduates. Applications closed on 9 September 2026. If you applied, download your hall ticket and revise for the 1 November 2026 Prelims. For more Tamil Nadu government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.