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TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - register Online for 821 Assistant, Clerk in addition to More Posts

NotificationPublished 12 Aug 2026
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TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Recruitment 2026: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has published a total of 821 openings for Assistant, Clerk along with More posts. eligible applicants may submit online till 09 September 2026.

Important dates

Post
Minimum Educational Qualification
Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Jailor (Men/Women)
A degree from any UGC-recognised university

preference for certain specialised diplomas/degrees as listed in the notification

Deputy Commercial Tax Officer
B.A

/ B.Sc. / B.Com. degree (preference order given for Commerce/Law combinations

Sub Registrar Grade-II, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant, Assistant Section Officer (most posts)
A degree from any UGC-recognised university
Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 1073), Assistant (Post Code 1076)
B.L. degree from a UGC-recognised university
Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer (Post Code 2215)
Master's degree in Computer Application, or M.Sc

in Information Technology/Computer Science

Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 2201)
Master's degree

or Bachelor's degree with B.G.L.; or Bachelor's degree with I class (relaxed to a Bachelor's degree for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BC(M) candidates

Assistant (Post Code 1077)
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, or Statistics
Most Group IIA posts (Senior Inspector, Handloom Inspector, Supervisor/Junior Superintendent, Assistant, Accountant, Executive Officer Grade-II/III, Lower Division Clerk, Male Warden, etc.)
A degree from any UGC-recognised university

some posts require a B.Com. degree specifically - see Accountant, Post Codes 3357/3823

Date of Notification
11.08.2026
Closing date to Submit Online Application
09.09.2026, 11:59 P.M.
Application Correction Window
13.09.2026

12:01 A.M.) to 15.09.2026 (11:59 P.M.

TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Test date
01.11.2026, 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

Details

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Overview
  • Who can register for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026? aspirants who hold a recognised degree (educational qualification varies by post) as well as meet the post-specific age limit are meeting criteria . Full qualification , qualification, along with age details are listed below post-wise.
TNPSC Group 2 Important Dates 2026
  • TNPSC Group 2 Main Test date: Not specified in the notification; will be declared at the time of declaration of the preliminary examination results
  • As per the official update, additionally Read: ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - register Online for 1010 Fitter, Electrician in addition to More Posts
TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026
  • According to the latest notice, TNPSC has published a combined 821 openings for Group II Services (41 posts) along with Group IIA Services (780 posts). The Commission has clarified that the number of positions notified is tentative in addition to may be revised up to the publication of the preliminary examination result.
  • The Group IIA "Assistant" along with "Senior Revenue Inspector" posts carry district-wise along with department-wise post splits (for example, Assistant, Rural Development in addition to Panchayat Raj is spread across all 32 districts; Assistant, Police has 45 posts; Assistant, School Education has 83 posts; Assistant, Highways has 50 posts). This district-wise along with department-wise breakup runs across several pages of the authorized announcement.
TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • TNPSC Group 2 requirements 2026 is assessed as on the dates given in the notification - age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026, along with educational qualification must be held on the date of notification (11.08.2026). requirements depends on nationality-neutral factors such as educational qualification, age limit, in addition to (for a few posts) physical/medical standards, knowledge of Tamil, in addition to community/gender-specific restrictions explained below.
Knowledge of Tamil
  • It is informed that, aspirants must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as on the date of notification - either by having passed SSLC/HSC/Degree with Tamil as one of the languages, by having studied in Tamil medium, or by having passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by TNPSC.
Restrictions on Applying
  • The department has confirmed that, aspirants not belonging to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM who have completed five years or more of government service are not eligible , even if within the age limit.
  • Only persons professing the Hindu religion are eligible for Audit Inspector (Post Code 1029), Executive Officer Grade III (Post Code 1654), along with Assistant, HR&CE (Post Code 2271).
  • Candidates should note that, Male test-takers cannot send in for Jailor (Special Prison for Women) or Male Warden; female aspirants cannot send in for Jailor (Men).
  • According to the latest notice, Persons with colour blindness or night blindness are disqualified for Assistant Inspector (Post Code 1068) along with Handloom Inspector (Post Code 1868).
  • Persons with benchmark disabilities are not meeting criteria for Jailor (Men), Jailor (Special Prison for Women), Special Assistant, as well as Special Branch Assistant (Post Codes 2279 as well as 3116).
TNPSC Group 2 Qualification 2026
  • TNPSC Group 2 qualification requirements vary by post, yet most posts require a degree from a UGC-recognised university. Key post-wise qualification highlights are summarised below; the notification lists preferential/additional qualifications for several posts.
  • aspirants should verify the exact qualification for their chosen post code in Sections 4.2.1 in addition to 4.2.2 of the government circular, since several posts carry additional preferential qualifications (such as specific diplomas, typewriting/shorthand certificates, or prior work experience).
TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit 2026
  • Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026 . The minimum as well as maximum age limits vary by post in addition to by community category (Others vs. SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM), with additional age concessions for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-servicemen, in addition to Destitute Widows.
  • Additional age relaxation is available for Persons with Benchmark Disability (up to 50 years / no maximum age limit depending on post) along with Ex-servicemen (up to 42–55 years depending on post/qualification). Exact post-wise figures are listed in Sections 4.1.1 as well as 4.1.2 of the authorized announcement. No maximum age limit means the candidate should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01.07.2026.
  • To avoid any confusion regarding age criteria , applicants can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
TNPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2026
  • Preliminary Examination Fee: Rs. 100/- (payable at the time of submitting the online application, unless fee exemption is claimed)
  • Main Examination Fee: Rs. 150/- (payable only if shortlisted for the Main Examination for one service - Group II or Group IIA)
  • Main Examination Fee (if shortlisted for both Group II in addition to Group IIA): Rs. 300/-
  • Payment Mode: Online only, through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Offline modes (Demand Draft, Postal Order) are not accepted.
TNPSC Group 2 Fee Exemption / Concession
  • Full fee exemption: SC, SC(A), ST applicants ; Persons with Benchmark Disability; Destitute Widow test-takers
  • Two free chances: Ex-servicemen
  • Three free chances: Backward Classes, Backward Class (Muslim), Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities
  • as well Read: TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: submit Online for 1518 Graduate, Diploma in addition to Non-Engineering Apprentice Posts
TNPSC Group 2 Salary 2026
  • The government circular specifies the pay scale only in terms of "Level of Pay" in the Tamil Nadu revised pay matrix - exact in-hand salary/rupee figures are not specified in the notification. Chosen test-takers will be placed according to the applicable Level of Pay for their post, as summarised below.
TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026
  • TNPSC Group 2 hiring procedure 2026 for both Group II as well as Group IIA Services consists of the following successive stages:
  • Common Preliminary Examination: A single objective-type paper (screening test only); marks are not counted for final merit.
  • Main Examination: Separate Main Examinations for Group II Services along with Group IIA Services. Each Main Examination has two papers - Paper I (Tamil qualification Test, qualifying in nature) as well as Paper II (counted for ranking).
  • Onscreen Certificate Verification: Based on Main Examination Paper II marks, test-takers are admitted in the ratio of 1:3 (General category) along with 1:2 (Reserved categories).
  • Physical Certificate Verification as well as Counselling: aspirants are admitted in the ratio of 1:3 (General category) as well as 1:1.5 (Reserved categories), based on rank.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern
  • The department has confirmed that, Differently abled test-takers may claim exemption from Paper I (Tamil requirements Test) of the Main Examination by furnishing the required details in the online application in addition to uploading a Certificate of Disability.
How to Apply for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
  • Candidates should note that, Go to the authorized TNPSC application portal, www.tnpscexams.in .
  • As per the official update, Full One Time Registration (OTR) by paying Rs. 150/- registration fee, if not already registered (OTR is valid for five years).
  • Log in using your OTR User ID as well as Password, in addition to click " REGISTER " against this recruitment.
  • Verify the auto-filled OTR details as well as fill in the additional details required for this recruitment.
  • The conducting body has announced that, Upload your photograph (taken on or after the date of notification) along with signature in the specified format in addition to size.
  • Aspirants are advised that, Choose two examination centres for the Preliminary Examination (only one centre for benchmark-disability aspirants ).
  • The official notification states that, Pay the Preliminary Examination fee of Rs. 100/- online (unless fee exemption is claimed).
  • Preview in addition to verify all details, then click "SUBMIT" to finally submit the online application.
  • Note down the Application Number/Applicant ID generated after successful payment, for future reference.
TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
  • Applications are accepted only through online mode; no offline or postal applications are entertained.
  • Candidates should note that, The Application Correction Window is open only from 13.09.2026 to 15.09.2026; no modifications are allowed after this period.
  • As per the official update, Linking of Aadhaar with One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.
  • According to the latest notice, test-takers should ensure they fulfil all criteria conditions; admission to any stage of the examination is purely provisional.
  • Interested applicants should know that, aspirants should not wait until the last day to register, to avoid last-minute technical issues.
  • The notification is published in Tamil along with English versions; in case of doubt, the English version is final.
  • Interested applicants should know that, additionally Read: TNPSC CTSE Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - register Online for 839 posts
TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Important Links
  • submit Online: Use the link provided
  • Authorized announcement PDF : Click the link below
  • According to the latest notice, Departmental webpage: Follow this link
  • Interested applicants should know that, obtain Mobile App: Use the link provided
  • test-takers who have completed their postgraduate degree in general studies or commerce can furthermore explore more Graduate Government Jobs in addition to Degree Government Jobs available across India. aspirants looking for more state-level opportunities can as well explore the latest Tamil Nadu Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to Chennai can review Chennai Government Jobs for upcoming openings . Those preparing for state civil services exams can furthermore browse more TNPSC Jobs along with State PSC Jobs matching their qualification.

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