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TNPSC Group II eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission's own notice: Combined Civil Services Examination - II (Group II and IIA Services) (Notification No. 07/2026 (Advertisement No. 740); Addendum No. 7A/2026 dated 03.09.2026), dated 11 Aug 2026. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
Group II and IIA 2026 (Notification 07/2026, with Addendum 7A/2026). A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on www.tnpsc.gov.in before you apply.
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Age limit and qualification by post
18 to 32-37 years (by post) on 1 Jul 2026 for General Age is counted on 1 Jul 2026.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Group IIA — all posts except Executive Officer Gr III (Assistants, Section posts, Senior Inspector, Accountant, LDC etc.) | 18-32 | Degree from a UGC-recognised university for most posts; some need B.Com/Economics/Statistics or other specific degrees (post-wise table 4.2.2).Must be passed already. |
| Group IIA — Executive Officer Grade III (HR&CE) | 25-37 | Degree as prescribed for the post (see table 4.2.2).Must be passed already. |
| Group II — Sub Registrar Gr II, Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer, Assistant Section Officer (incl. cum Programmer), Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant | 18-32 | Degree from a UGC-recognised university (Sub Registrar min age 20; ASO cum Programmer needs MCA / M.Sc IT or CS).Must be passed already. |
| Group II — Probation Officer | 22-32 | Degree as prescribed for the post (see table 4.2.1). Addendum 7A adds Probation Officer (1011) Others: 26-42.Must be passed already. |
| Group II — Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | 18-32 | Degree as prescribed; law graduates get higher limit (Others 34).Must be passed already. |
| Group II — Jailor (Men) / Jailor (Special Prison for Women) | 18-32 | Any degree (max 32); Master's in Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration or Social Work gives max 37. PwBD not eligible.Must be passed already. |
Age relaxation by category
PwBD +10 years (Tamil Nadu residents)
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | +10 |
| EWS | None stated | Not stated |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | Not printed — see notes | Not stated |
| SC | Not printed — see notes | Not stated |
| ST | Not printed — see notes | Not stated |
- Age limits are 'should not have completed' the stated age on 01.07.2026.
- TN categories: Others (general) vs reserved communities SC, SC(Arunthathiyar), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), BC Muslims. Most posts (all Group IIA and most Group II) have NO maximum age limit for all reserved communities ('no max' = not completed 60). So no fixed SC/ST/OBC year relaxation can be stated; no EWS category in the notice.
- Exceptions for reserved communities: Probation Officer (1023) no max; Deputy Commercial Tax Officer max 37 (law degree 39), PwBD 47/49, ESM 50/52; Jailor, Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant no max (Jailor PwBD not eligible).
- Others: PwBD max 42 (EO Gr III 47; DCTO law 44); ex-servicemen 50 (Jailor with Master's 55; DCTO law 52); destitute widow no max for most posts (DCTO 37/39).
- Ex-servicemen concession not for those already recruited to a post.
- Domicile: reserved community status (SC/ST/BC/MBC) applies only to persons belonging to Tamil Nadu; others treated as Others.
Application fee
- ₹150: One Time Registration (valid 5 years), all candidates
- ₹100: Preliminary exam fee, unless exemption claimed
- ₹150: Main exam fee (Group II or IIA) if shortlisted and no exemption; Rs.300 if shortlisted for both mains
- ₹0: SC/SC(A)/ST, PwBD, destitute widows: full exemption; BC/BCM/MBC/DC: three free chances; ex-servicemen: two free chances
Each application claiming fee concession uses one free chance (concession rules per Annexure II; same scheme as Group IV notice).
Other conditions in the notice
- Qualification must be held on the date of notification (11.08.2026); degree must follow SSLC + HSC/Diploma + UG order.
- Adequate knowledge of Tamil required.
- Eye fitness certificate for certain posts.
- Prelims 01.11.2026 FN; last date was 09.09.2026.
Questions
What is the age limit for TNPSC Group II?
18 to 32-37 years (by post) on 1 Jul 2026 for General, as per the notice dated 11 Aug 2026 (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission). Confirm on https://www.tnpsc.gov.in.
What age relaxation does TNPSC Group II give?
PwBD +10 years (Tamil Nadu residents), as per the notice dated 11 Aug 2026. Confirm on https://www.tnpsc.gov.in.
What is the TNPSC Group II application fee?
₹150: One Time Registration (valid 5 years), all candidates; ₹100: Preliminary exam fee, unless exemption claimed; ₹150: Main exam fee (Group II or IIA) if shortlisted and no exemption; Rs.300 if shortlisted for both mains; ₹0: SC/SC(A)/ST, PwBD, destitute widows: full exemption; BC/BCM/MBC/DC: three free chances; ex-servicemen: two free chances (as per the notice dated 11 Aug 2026).
What qualification is needed for TNPSC Group II?
Group IIA — all posts except Executive Officer Gr III (Assistants, Section posts, Senior Inspector, Accountant, LDC etc.): Degree from a UGC-recognised university for most posts; some need B.Com/Economics/Statistics or other specific degrees (post-wise table 4.2.2). Group IIA — Executive Officer Grade III (HR&CE): Degree as prescribed for the post (see table 4.2.2). Group II — Sub Registrar Gr II, Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer, Assistant Section Officer (incl. cum Programmer), Special Assistant, Special Branch Assistant: Degree from a UGC-recognised university (Sub Registrar min age 20; ASO cum Programmer needs MCA / M.Sc IT or CS). Group II — Probation Officer: Degree as prescribed for the post (see table 4.2.1). Addendum 7A adds Probation Officer (1011) Others: 26-42. Group II — Deputy Commercial Tax Officer: Degree as prescribed; law graduates get higher limit (Others 34). Group II — Jailor (Men) / Jailor (Special Prison for Women): Any degree (max 32); Master's in Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration or Social Work gives max 37. PwBD not eligible. (as per the notice dated 11 Aug 2026).
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