Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services)

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services)

1. Overview

This recruitment drive invites online applications for direct recruitment into various Group II and Group IIA posts under the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. A total of 638 vacancies are tentatively notified, spanning clerical, inspectorate, enforcement, and specialist roles across multiple departments.

2. Important Dates

• Notification released: 15 July 2025
• Last date to apply: 13 August 2025 (11:59 PM)
• Correction window: 18–20 August 2025
• Preliminary exam: 28 September 2025 (09:30–12:30)
• Main exam dates: Announced after prelim results

3. Application Process

1. Register once on the OTR portal (www.tnpscexams.in) and upload photograph/signature.
2. Apply online for this notification, pay requisite fee, and submit before deadline.
3. Use the correction window (no further edits allowed post-20 Aug).

4. Posts & Vacancies

Note: Forester posts include 13 reserved for outstanding sportspersons and entail an endurance test.

5. Eligibility Criteria

5.1 Age Limits

• General: 18–32 years (as on 1 July 2025)
• SC/ST/OBC/MBC/DC/BCM: Upper limit relaxed; some posts have no maximum age.
• Ex-servicemen: Additional concessions; separate ceiling.

5.2 Educational & Technical

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (UGC-recognized) for most posts.
• Preferred: Specialized diplomas or master’s degrees for inspectorate and welfare roles.
• Forester: B.Sc. in any biological/physical science or engineering.

5.3 Physical & Medical

• Forester: Height / chest standards, plus endurance walk (25 km male; 16 km female/third gender).
• Vision: Standard-II for certain posts, Standard-III for others.

5.4 Tamil Language

• Pass SSLC/HSC/Degree with Tamil medium OR possess Tamil language test certificate.

6. Examination Scheme

6.1 Preliminary (OMR; 300 marks; 3 hrs)

• Part A: General Tamil or English (100 questions)
• Part B: General Studies (75 Qs) & Aptitude (25 Qs)
• Qualifying: 90/300 marks

6.2 Main (Descriptive & OMR/CBT)

• Group II:
• Paper I: Tamil eligibility (100 marks; qualifying 40)
• Paper II: General Studies (300 marks; ranking)
• Group IIA:

• Paper I: Tamil eligibility (100, qual. 40)
• Paper II: GS & Intelligence (300; ranking)

7. Reservation & Concessions

Outstanding Sportspersons: Up to 1% within each communal reservation for Forester posts.

8. Fees

9. Key Links

• Online application: https://tnpscexams.in
• OTR dashboard: https://tnpscexams.in/OTR
• Notification PDF download: https://tnpsc.gov.in
• Mock tests & instructions: https://tnpsc.gov.in/English/omr-guidelines.html

Action Items for Applicants

1. Verify and update your OTR details (SSLC number, medium, personal info).
2. Prepare scanned photograph (4.5 × 3.5 cm) and signature (6 × 2 cm) per specs.
3. Gather community, age-proof, educational and special-claim certificates.
4. Plan exam preparation around the detailed syllabus (Annexure III).
5. Mark all dates in your calendar; avoid last-minute rush.

This structured deep-dive will help you track every requirement, deadline, and procedure—ensuring a smooth, compliant application and exam experience.