Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for TNPSC Group II/IIA (Combined Civil Services - II, Prelims), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Candidates clearing the preliminary screening will appear for the main written examination comprising two papers. Group 2 posts additionally require an interview, while Group 2A posts are filled through written examination only.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Candidates can submit online applications through tnpsc.gov.in after completing One-Time Registration. The application fee is ₹100 for prelims and ₹150 for mains, with OTR fee of ₹150 valid for five years.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission announced the Combined Civil Services Examination-II notification on August 11, 2026, inviting applications for 41 Group 2 interview posts and 780 Group 2A non-interview posts including Assistant, Sub-Registrar, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer and other administrative roles.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Combined Civil Services-II preliminary examination will be held on October 25 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM across Tamil Nadu centers. The offline OMR-based exam features 200 questions covering General Tamil and General Studies with no negative marking.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the official notification for Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA) 2026 on August 11, 2026, with the prelims scheduled for October 25, 2026 as per the Annual Planner.
Archived 16 Aug 2026
For the 2025 cycle (828 vacancies), TNPSC shortlisted 1,126 candidates for Group II and 9,457 for Group IIA services based on the September 28, 2025 preliminary exam results.
Archived 16 Aug 2026
The official TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 published the Combined Civil Services-II (Group II & IIA) preliminary examination date as October 25, 2026, approximately 17 days after the notification release.
Archived 16 Aug 2026
TNPSC conducted the rescheduled Mains examination for the 2025 recruitment cycle (645-659 posts) on March 15, 2026, following earlier postponement due to exam centre issues.
Archived 16 Aug 2026
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.
Archived 25 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 25 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 25 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 25 Jul 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission typically releases the Group II/IIA Combined Civil Services Examination notification during May-June each year. Candidates are advised to monitor the official TNPSC website for the official advertisement with vacancy details and eligibility criteria.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has reiterated that candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university for Group II posts, while Group IIA requires Higher Secondary qualification. Age limits range from 18-32 years with relaxations for reserved categories as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The TNPSC Group II Preliminary examination will continue to follow the objective-type format with 200 questions covering General Studies, Aptitude, and Mental Ability. The exam duration is three hours with no negative marking for wrong answers.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
In the most recent Group II recruitment cycle, the Commission provided additional days for candidates to complete their online applications and fee payment following technical issues reported on the portal during peak hours.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final result and counseling
Tue, 18 May, 2027Document verification and interview for Group 2 posts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final result and interview (Group 2 posts)
Sat, 1 May, 2027Interview only for Group 2 posts; Group 2A selection based on mains marks
Archived 25 Jul 2026
📍Main Examination (Group 2A)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Mains for qualified candidates, tentatively March 2027
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Mains examination (expected)
Wed, 10 Feb, 2027Descriptive exam with Paper I (Tamil) and Paper II (General Knowledge); two sessions
Archived 25 Jul 2026
📍Mains examination (estimated)
Fri, 5 Feb, 2027Descriptive papers for Group II; objective for Group IIA; usually Feb-March following year
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Preliminary exam result declaration
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Expected by late December 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement (estimated)
Wed, 9 Dec, 2026Shortlist for Mains typically published 45-50 days post-prelims
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Mon, 7 Dec, 2026Results typically released 4-6 weeks after prelims
Archived 25 Jul 2026
📍Group 2/2A Prelims examination
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Offline exam; 200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours duration; no negative marking
Archived 25 Jul 2026
📍Preliminary Examination (Combined Civil Services-II)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Single-session objective exam: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM; 300 marks; no negative marking
Archived 16 Aug 2026
📍Group 2/2A Preliminary Examination
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Combined prelims exam, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, offline mode
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Preliminary results announcement
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Shortlisted candidates for Mains examination announced; results published on official TNPSC website
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Hall tickets usually released 10-14 days before exam
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Prelims admit card release (estimated)
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Hall tickets available for download 10-14 days before exam
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Preliminary exam admit card release
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026Hall ticket download expected mid-October
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window (estimated)
Sun, 13 Sept, 20262-3 day window to edit non-critical application details
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Application last date (expected)
Thu, 10 Sept, 2026Typically 3-4 weeks window from notification date
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Last date to apply online (estimated)
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026Application window usually stays open for 28-30 days
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Last date to apply online
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026Application deadline September 9, 2026 by 11:59 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Preliminary answer key release
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key published for candidate verification and objections within specified timeframe
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Preliminary Examination date
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Objective-type exam conducted across multiple centers in Tamil Nadu; 200 questions, 3 hours duration
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Hall ticket download availability
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Admit cards for Preliminary examination typically released 10-15 days before exam date
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens (estimated)
Wed, 12 Aug, 2026Online registration typically begins 1 day after notification
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Group 2/2A 2026 Notification release
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Official notification on tnpsc.gov.in with vacancy details, eligibility, and syllabus
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Online registration starts same day as notification; OTR platform login required
Archived 25 Jul 2026
TNPSC Group II 2026 notification release
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Official notification PDF with vacancy details, eligibility, and syllabus to be published at tnpsc.gov.in
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Online registration begins at apply.tnpscexams.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification release date
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Official Combined Civil Services-II notification published on TNPSC portal
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Fee payment deadline
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Usually 1-2 days after application deadline; payment can be made online or offline through designated banks
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Application window typically remains open for 3-4 weeks; candidates should complete registration well before deadline
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opening (anticipated)
Sun, 31 May, 2026Online registration usually begins within 2-3 days of notification release
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Expected notification release
Fri, 29 May, 2026Official advertisement with vacancy details, eligibility, and exam pattern typically published in late May or early June
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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