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TNPSC Group II/IIA (Combined Civil Services - II, Prelims)
TNPSC Group II/IIA Prelims — single GS paper, 200 MCQs in 3 hours, for Sub-Registrar, Assistant Inspector etc.
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SimplificationWhat is the value of 3/4 + 5/6 - 1/3?
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Start with a diagnostic
10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~180 – 195 |
| 2023 | BC | ~170 – 185 |
2025
21 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
19 questions
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TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 1
FULL200 questions · 180 min
Start mock →| 2023 | MBC | ~160 – 175 |
| 2023 | SC | ~145 – 160 |
| 2023 | ST | ~125 – 145 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 2
FULL200 questions · 180 min
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What can I get from TNPSC Group II?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional performance — top rankers
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Elite score — top cadre selection
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top-tier Group II posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Group II contender
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualifier — Group IIA range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below prelims cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
As per the TNPSC Annual Calendar, the official Group 2 notification for the 2026 cycle will be released on 11 August 2026. The application form will be available alongside the notification on the official portal.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the official Annual Planner 2026, confirming the TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims examination date as 25 October 2026. The planner is tentative and subject to official notification updates.
The TNPSC Group 2 selection follows three stages: Prelims (screening), Mains (descriptive), and Interview for Group 2 posts. Group 2A posts require only Prelims and Mains with no interview. Forester posts include an additional Endurance Test.
The TNPSC Group 2A Mains exam for the previous recruitment cycle was conducted on 15 March 2026 after being rescheduled from February. Candidates who appeared are awaiting results while preparing for the upcoming 2026 cycle.
Group 2/2A 2026 Notification release
31 days awayTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Official notification on tnpsc.gov.in with vacancy details, eligibility, and syllabus
Application portal opens
31 days awayTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Online registration starts same day as notification; OTR platform login required
Application last date (expected)
61 days awayThu, 10 Sept, 2026
Typically 3-4 weeks window from notification date
Admit card release (expected)
94 days awayTue, 13 Oct, 2026
Hall tickets usually released 10-14 days before exam
📍Group 2/2A Prelims examination
106 days awaySun, 25 Oct, 2026
Offline exam; 200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours duration; no negative marking
Prelims result announcement (expected)
149 days awayMon, 7 Dec, 2026
Results typically released 4-6 weeks after prelims
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General Science
Scientific knowledge, scientific temper and applications.
Current Events
National and international current affairs of the last 12-18 months.
Geography of India
Indian geography — physical, social and economic aspects.
History and Culture of India
Indian history from Indus Valley to post-independence.
Indian National Movement
Freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947.
Indian Polity
Constitution and governance of India.
Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
Indian economy structure and Tamil Nadu development administration.
History of Tamil Society
Tamil history from prehistoric to modern times.
Tamil Literature
Tamil literature from Sangam age to contemporary times.
Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle
Tamil Nadu's contribution to the Indian freedom movement.
Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
Reform, rationalist and Dravidian movements.
Tamil Nadu Culture and Heritage
Cultural heritage, art forms and traditions.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals and roots.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
HCF and LCM
Highest common factor, lowest common multiple problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, proportion, partnership and mixtures.
Simple and Compound Interest
Interest calculations, EMIs, compounding.
Area and Volume
📍Mains examination (expected)
214 days awayWed, 10 Feb, 2027
Descriptive exam with Paper I (Tamil) and Paper II (General Knowledge); two sessions
Final result and interview (Group 2 posts)
294 days awaySat, 1 May, 2027
Interview only for Group 2 posts; Group 2A selection based on mains marks
Mensuration of triangles, circles, cubes, cylinders, cones.