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TNPSC Group II
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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TNPSC Group II eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 18 – 32 years (General)18-32 for General (no upper limit for SC/ST/SCA/MBC/BC). 21-32 for posts requiring graduation. Reference date is 1 July of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree for Group 2 (interview-mandatory posts). Class 12 / equivalent for Group 2A (non-interview posts) in some recruitment cycles.
- Attempts
- Unlimited attempts (within upper age cap for General; unlimited for reserved categories).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
TNPSC Group II cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains, Group 2 interview post)
out of 300 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~180 – 195 |
| 2023 | BC | ~170 – 185 |
| 2023 | MBC | ~160 – 175 |
| 2023 | SC | ~145 – 160 |
| 2023 | ST | ~125 – 145 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
TNPSC Group II salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Assistant Section Officer / Sub-Registrar / Inspector (Group 2)
Pay Level 16 – 19 (Tamil Nadu)- Basic pay
- ₹36,400 – ₹47,600
- Gross monthly
- ₹55,000 – ₹75,000 (Chennai)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
100 सालों के कुल प्रश्नआधिकारिक प्रश्नपत्र
प्रश्नपत्र और उत्तर कुंजियाँ, जैसी परीक्षा संस्था ने प्रकाशित कीं। हर लिंक संस्था की अपनी फ़ाइल खोलता है।
2025
- प्रश्नपत्र + उत्तर कुंजी: General English with General Studies Aptitude and Mental Ability (Subject Code 002) ↗ · स्कैन · 20.8 MB
- प्रश्नपत्र + उत्तर कुंजी: General Tamil with General Studies Aptitude and Mental Ability (Subject Code 001) ↗ · स्कैन · 19.0 MB
2024
- प्रश्नपत्र + उत्तर कुंजी: GENERAL STUDIES WITH GENERAL ENGLISH (Subject Code 002) ↗ · स्कैन · 7.2 MB
- प्रश्नपत्र + उत्तर कुंजी: GENERAL STUDIES WITH GENERAL TAMIL (Subject Code 001) ↗ · स्कैन · 8.4 MB
- उत्तर कुंजी: COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION- II IN GROUP II AND IIA SERVICES (PRELIMS) - final answer key ↗ · स्कैन · 238 KB
2022
- प्रश्नपत्र + उत्तर कुंजी: GENERAL STUDIES (Subject Code ) ↗ · 3.2 MB
- उत्तर कुंजी: COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION-II (INTERVIEW POSTS AND NON-INTERVIEW POSTS) IN GROUP-II AND IIA SERVICES - final answer key (Prelims 21/05/2022) ↗ · स्कैन · 147 KB
2018
- उत्तर कुंजी: COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION [INTERVIEW POSTS] IN GROUP-II SERVICES - final answer key (Prelims 11/11/2018) ↗ · स्कैन · 976 KB
प्रकाशक: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
पिछले साल के पेपर की प्रैक्टिस: हर साल का सेट PYQ-पैटर्न सवालों का है — उस साल के पेपर के पैटर्न पर नए सिरे से लिखे गए, पेपर खुद नहीं। हर कार्ड बताता है कि असली पेपर के मुक़ाबले उसमें कितने सवाल हैं।
2025
2025 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 21 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2024
2024 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2023
2023 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2022
2022 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2021
2021 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 19 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →
मॉक टेस्ट
किसी भी मॉक को अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा में दें — मॉक के अंदर भाषा चयनकर्ता का उपयोग करें (हिंदी, तेलुगु, तमिल, बांग्ला और 15 अन्य)।
TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 1
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 2
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 3
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 4
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 5
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 6
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 7
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 8
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 9
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 10
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — 2025 PYQ-pattern set (21 of 200 questions)
SET21 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern: 200Q · 180 min)
FULL200 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — 2024 PYQ-pattern set (20 of 200 questions)
SET20 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — 2023 PYQ-pattern set (18 of 200 questions)
SET18 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →TNPSC Group II — 2021 PYQ-pattern set (19 of 200 questions)
SET19 प्रश्न · 180 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →
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General Studies
116 QsHistory, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
90 QsAptitude and Mental Ability
238 Qs
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Students
34
Mocks taken
83
Average score
50%
Top score
100%
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.
Elite scorers — top 1-2%
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Virtually certain final selection with consistent mains and interview performance
- •First preference for department and location in final allocation
- •Assistant Section Officer (Chennai/Secretariat postings) — prestigious central postings
- •Senior executive posts in preferred departments (Revenue, Commercial Tax, Co-operative)
- •Strong foundation for future TNPSC Group I attempt
- •Typically indicates thorough preparation across all subjects including Tamil literature and aptitude
Top 5% performers
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Executive Officer Grade III (Group II) — Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, temple administration
- •Treasury Officer (Group II) — pay level 22-71,900, treasury operations
- •District Backward Classes Welfare Officer (Group II) — senior administrative role
- •Commercial Tax Officer (Group II) — revenue collection, enforcement powers
- •Top-tier prelims performance; focus on securing high mains scores for preferred department allocation
High scorer category
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Registrar (Group II) — Co-operative Department, senior executive role
- •District Employment Officer (Group II) — district-level administrative post
- •Manager (Group II) — Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
- •Inspector (Labour) (Group II) — Labour Department, enforcement cadre
- •Excellent prelims score; likely to have strong overall ranking if mains performance is consistent
- •Preference for choice postings in final allocation
Competitive scoring band
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Commercial Tax Officer (Group II) — Commercial Tax Department, pay level 22-71,900
- •Block Development Officer (Group II) — rural development, executive role
- •Divisional Accounts Officer (Group II) — treasury/accounts departments
- •Women Development Officer (Group II) — Social Welfare Department
- •Very strong prelims performance; prioritize interview preparation alongside mains
Safe prelims clearance zone
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Section Officer (Group IIA) — Tamil Nadu Secretariat, ministerial posts
- •Inspector of Co-operative Societies (Group II) — pay level 22-71,900, field posting
- •Junior Employment Officer (Group II) — district employment offices
- •Provincial Officer (Group II) — various departments, executive cadre
- •Strong chance for prelims; focus intensively on mains descriptive answers
Marginal qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May clear prelims for BC/MBC/SC/ST categories (cut-offs vary 35-45%)
- •Unlikely to qualify for OC category (typically needs 45%+)
- •Assistant Section Officer (Group IIA) — ministerial cadre, pay level 15-40,500
- •Focus on mains preparation if prelims cleared
- •Strengthen weak areas before mains examination
Below qualifying threshold
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.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
TNPSC's press release says certificate verification and counselling for Group IIA posts of the 2025 cycle (Notification 11/2025) will be held from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the TNPSC office in Chennai. Call letters are on tnpsc.gov.in; candidates are informed by SMS and e-mail only, not by post. This is separate from the 2026 cycle, whose Group II and IIA preliminary exam is on 1 November 2026.
As per the official notification, the preliminary examination will be held on November 1, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in offline mode across exam centres in Tamil Nadu.
TNPSC has announced an application correction window from September 13 to 15, 2026 for candidates to edit submitted details. OTR registration and Aadhaar linking are mandatory for applying.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released Notification No. 07/2026 on 11 August 2026 for 821 posts (41 Group II + 780 Group IIA). Online application window is open at tnpscexams.in until September 9, 2026.
TNPSC 2025 cycle Group 2 Mains result declared
100 दिन पहलेThe TNPSC Group 2 Mains Result for the 2025 recruitment cycle was released on June 29, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the March 2026 mains exam can check their results at tnpsc.gov.in.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
Online application start
बीत गयाTue, 11 Aug, 2026
आधिकारिकtnpsc.gov.in ↗Apply at tnpscexams.in; OTR registration required
Online application last date
बीत गयाWed, 9 Sept, 2026
आधिकारिकtnpsc.gov.in ↗Deadline is 11:59 PM
Application correction window
बीत गयाSun, 13 Sept, 2026
रिपोर्टेडcareerpower.in13-15 September 2026
Prelims admit card (expected)
13 दिन बादTue, 20 Oct, 2026
अनुमानितUsually released 10-15 days before exam; based on 2025 pattern
📍Preliminary Examination
25 दिन बादSun, 1 Nov, 2026
आधिकारिकtnpsc.gov.in ↗9:30 AM to 12:30 PM; offline OMR-based; 200 questions, 300 marks
Prelims result (expected)
76 दिन बादTue, 22 Dec, 2026
अनुमानितBased on 2025 cycle pattern; result expected in December 2026
📍Main Examination (expected)
159 दिन बादMon, 15 Mar, 2027
अनुमानितMains date to be announced after prelims result; typically held in Feb-Mar
सिलेबस
किसी भी टॉपिक पर टैप करें — नोट्स + 10 सवालों का टॉपिक टेस्ट
General Studies
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, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
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.
Aptitude and Mental Ability
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
Mensuration of triangles, circles, cubes, cylinders, cones.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats, relative speed and average speed.
Logical Reasoning
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, cause-effect.
Puzzles
Seating arrangement, scheduling and grouping puzzles.
Dice
Dice problems — opposite faces, surfaces, position.
Visual Reasoning
Mirror image, water image, paper folding/cutting, embedded figures.
Alphanumeric Reasoning
Coding-decoding, alphabet test, alphanumeric series.
Number Series
Find next/missing/wrong term in number series.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs and calculation-based questions.