TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Notification 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Combined Civil Services Examination‑II (CCSE‑II) 2025 notification for 645 vacancies — 50 posts under Group 2 (with interview) and 595 under Group 2A (no interview)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 15 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 15 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Form Correction Window | 18–20 August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | 28 September 2025 |
Educational Qualifications
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General posts: A degree in any discipline.
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Specific posts (e.g. Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer): Degree with related departmental preference or additional criteria — detailed in the official notification
Age Limit & Relaxation
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Minimum: 18 years
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Maximum: 30 years
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Age relaxation as per Tamil Nadu government norms for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen/BCC, etc., as detailed in the official notification.
Application Fees
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One Time Registration (OTR): ₹150 (valid 5 years)
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Prelims Exam Fee: ₹100
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Mains Exam Fee: ₹150
(Fee waiver/exemptions per category as specified in the official notification.)
How to Apply
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Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the TNPSC portal.
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Log in, select “Combined Civil Services Examination‑II (Group 2/2A)”.
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Fill in personal, educational details; upload photo & signature.
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Pay fees via net banking, card, or e‑challan.
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Submit and print confirmation/receipt.
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Correction window: 18–20 August 2025
For more details Click here : Official Notification
Brief Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Prelims (Objective, Offline, 3 hours, 400 marks)
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Part A: General Tamil or General English (SLCC standard) – 100 questions
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Part B: General Studies – 75 Qs
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Aptitude & Mental Ability – 25 Qs
🟢 Qualifying threshold: 40% in Part A; final merit = Parts A + B + Aptitude.
Mains for Group 2 (Interview Posts)
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Tamil Eligibility Test – 100 marks
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General Studies (Degree level) – 300 marks
Mains for Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts)
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Tamil Eligibility – 100 marks
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General Studies – 150 marks
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General Intelligence & Reasoning – 60 marks
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Language (Tamil or English) – 90 marks
Subject-wise weightage:
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Language (Tamil/English): ~25% of prelims
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General Studies: ~45%
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Aptitude & Mental Ability: ~15%
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Mains: Heavier focus on GS and subject-specific essays.
Recommended Books to Refer
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General Studies: Lucent’s General Knowledge, Spectrum’s TNPSC Samacheer, NCERTs (6–12), Tamil Nadu updates
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Aptitude: R.S. Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning
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Tamil/English: Udayam, TNPSC model test papers; Wren & Martin for English grammar
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Previous Year Papers & Model Tests: TNPSC official, test-prep publishers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What’s the difference between Group 2 and 2A?
A: Group 2 includes an interview (3 stages); Group 2A selection is based on written scores only (2 stages)
Q: When is prelims scheduled?
A: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Q: Can I choose either Tamil or English in language section?
A: Yes, candidates can opt for General Tamil or General English in both prelims and mains.
Q: What's the qualifying mark in prelims?
A: 40% in Part A (Language); final scoring includes all parts.
Q: Will there be negative marking in prelims?
A: No negative marking is detailed yet — candidates should verify from the official notification.
Q: Is knowledge of current affairs necessary?
A: Essential — for both prelims GS and mains descriptive answers.
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