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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.
Updated 19 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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SimplificationWhat is the value of 3/4 + 5/6 - 1/3?
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డయగ్నోస్టిక్తో ప్రారంభించండి
మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి syllabus అంతటా 10 ప్రశ్నలు.
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 |
| 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.
2025
21 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →2024
20 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →2023
20 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →2022
20 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →2021
19 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →Take any mock in your preferred language — use the language picker inside the mock to switch (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and 15 more).
TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 1
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 2
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 3
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 4
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 5
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 6
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 7
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 8
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 9
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — Full Mock 10
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →TNPSC Group II — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL21 ప్రశ్నలు · 180 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
General Studies
123 QsHistory, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
94 QsAptitude and Mental Ability
290 QsTell Shishya exactly what to test you on — topics, size, difficulty — and get a fresh mock in seconds. Leave the box blank and we'll target your weakest topics.
లీడర్బోర్డ్లో మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి మాక్ తీసుకోండి.
Students
4
Mocks taken
7
Average score
35%
Top score
71%
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.
Top tier — Mains merit list
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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.
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.
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.
ఏదైనా టాపిక్పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
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.
High scorer — premium posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe qualifier — General category
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Likely prelims qualifier — BC/MBC
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — SC/ST range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below 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.
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.
Notification release date
గడిచిపోయిందిTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Official Combined Civil Services-II notification published on TNPSC portal
Application portal opens
గడిచిపోయిందిTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Online registration begins at apply.tnpscexams.in
Last date to apply online
17 రోజులు మిగిలాయిWed, 9 Sept, 2026
Application deadline September 9, 2026 by 11:59 PM
Preliminary exam admit card release
48 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSat, 10 Oct, 2026
Hall ticket download expected mid-October
📍Group 2/2A Preliminary Examination
63 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 25 Oct, 2026
Combined prelims exam, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, offline mode
Preliminary exam result declaration
121 రోజులు మిగిలాయిTue, 22 Dec, 2026
Expected by late December 2026
📍Main Examination (Group 2A)
204 రోజులు మిగిలాయిMon, 15 Mar, 2027
Mains for qualified candidates, tentatively March 2027
Final result and counseling
268 రోజులు మిగిలాయిTue, 18 May, 2027
Document verification and interview for Group 2 posts
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
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.