TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Services Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for Combined Civil Services Examination - II
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released a comprehensive notification (No. 11/2025) for the **Combined Civil Services Examination - II (Group II and IIA Services)**. This highly anticipated recruitment drive invites online applications for direct recruitment to a wide array of posts across various departments in Tamil Nadu.
With a total of **645 vacancies** available, this is a significant opportunity for graduates seeking a career in the Tamil Nadu government. The online application window is open until **August 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM**. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for **September 28, 2025**. Candidates are strongly advised to review the detailed notification carefully to understand the eligibility criteria, application process, and examination scheme.
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Services Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 713 |
| Notification No. | 11/2025 |
| Date of Notification | 15 July 2025 |
| Examination Name | Combined Civil Services Examination - II (Group II and IIA Services) |
| Total Vacancies | 645 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 13 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | From 18 August 2025 (12:01 AM) to 20 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Date & Time of Preliminary Examination | 28 September 2025 (09:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Date of Main Examination | Will be announced later |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Services 2025
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 15 July 2025 |
| Last date and time for submission of online application | 13 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window period | From 18 August 2025 (12:01 AM) to 20 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Date and time of preliminary examination | 28 September 2025 (09:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Date of main examination | Will be announced later |
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Services Vacancy Details 2025 (Total: 645 Posts)
The vacancies are distributed across numerous posts in both Group II and Group IIA Services. Here's a summary of the posts and their approximate vacancies:
Group II Services (Total: 50 Posts)
- Assistant Inspector (Labour, Employment and Training): 6
- Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled): 1
- Probation Officer (Social Defence): 2
- Probation Officer (Prisons and Correctional Services): 3
- Sub Registrar, Grade-II (Registration): 6
- Special Branch Assistant (Greater Chennai Police): 3
- Special Branch Assistant (Criminal Investigation): 5
- Assistant Section Officer (Secretariat Service): 1
- Forester (Forest Subordinate Service): 13 (reserved for outstanding sportspersons)
- Forester (Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Limited): 9
Group IIA Services (Total: 595 Posts)
- Senior Inspector (Milk Production and Dairy Development): 65
- Assistant Inspector (Local Fund Audit): 1
- Audit Inspector (Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments): 11
- Supervisor / Junior Superintendent (Agricultural Marketing): 1
- Assistant, Grade III (Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited): 4
- Assistant (Commercial Taxes, Civil Supplies, Animal Husbandry, Industries, Police, Medical & Rural Health, Transport, Registration, Public Health, Fisheries, Labour, Highways, Backward Classes Welfare, Children Welfare, Urban Land Ceiling, NCC, School Education, Stationery & Printing, Prisons & Correctional Services, Sericulture, State Election Commission, Secretariat Service, Legislative Assembly): Numerous posts (e.g., Police - 41, Rural Health - 74, Animal Husbandry - 43, School Education - 109)
- Senior Revenue Inspector (Revenue Administration and Disaster Management): Various posts across districts (e.g., Chennai - 14, Erode - 4)
- Executive Officer, Grade III (Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments): 11
- Lower Division (Counter) Clerk (Legislative Assembly): 2
Note: The number of vacancies notified is tentative and liable for modification before the commencement of counselling. Detailed post-wise and category-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025):
- For most posts: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 32 years (for 'Others' category).
- Probation Officer (Post Code 1023): Minimum 22 years, Maximum 32 years (Others).
- Probation Officer (Post Code 1011): Minimum 26 years, Maximum 42 years (Others).
- Forester (Post Codes 3362, 3363): Minimum 21 years, Maximum 32 years (Others).
- Executive Officer, Grade III (Post Code 1654): Minimum 25 years, Maximum 37 years (Others).
- No Maximum Age Limit: For SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, and BCMs for most posts (except Probation Officer, Forester, Sub Registrar Grade II where specific maximums apply). "No maximum age limit" means candidates should not have completed 60 years of age.
- Age Concession: Applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows as per detailed rules in the notification.
Educational Qualification & Technical Qualification:
- For most posts (Assistant Inspector, Junior Employment Officer, Sub Registrar, Senior Inspector, Assistant, Supervisor/Junior Superintendent, Senior Revenue Inspector, Lower Division Clerk, Audit Inspector, Assistant/Accountant, Executive Officer): A Degree from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission.
- For Assistant Section Officer: Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree with B.G.L. degree OR Bachelor's degree with 1st class in any one of the parts. For reserved categories, a Bachelor's Degree is sufficient.
- For Forester: A Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering in specific subjects (Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Science, Engineering, Environment Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Wildlife Biology, Zoology).
- For Probation Officer: A Degree from any University recognized by UGC. Preference for degrees in Sociology or Psychology, or practical experience in social welfare work/Diploma in Social Service.
- For Special Branch Assistant: A Degree from any University recognized by UGC. Preference for candidates who have passed Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand (Lower Grade).
- Important: Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications on the date of notification (July 15, 2025). Qualifications must be obtained in the order: SSLC + HSC/Diploma + Undergraduate Degree.
Knowledge in Tamil:
- Candidates should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil on the date of notification. This includes having studied Tamil as a language in SSLC/HSC/Degree or having studied in Tamil medium, or passing the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by TNPSC.
Physical Standards & Visual Standards:
- Specific physical standards (height, chest measurement) and visual standards (Standard-I, II, or III) are prescribed for certain posts like Forester, Probation Officer, and Assistant Inspector. Details are in the official notification.
Restrictions:
- Candidates not belonging to reserved categories who have put in five years or more of service in Government of India or State/UT are not eligible.
- Only persons professing Hindu religion are eligible for Audit Inspector and Executive Officer, Grade III posts in Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
- Certain posts are not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Refer to the notification for the list of suitable categories for PwBD.
Application Fee
| Examination Type | Fee (Rs.) | Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 100/- | Full exemption for SC/ST/PwBD/Destitute Widows. Three free chances for MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), BCM. Two free chances for Ex-Servicemen. |
| Main Examination (Group II Services) | 150/- | Applicable for shortlisted candidates who have not claimed fee exemption in Prelims. |
| Main Examination (Group IIA Services) | 150/- | Applicable for shortlisted candidates who have not claimed fee exemption in Prelims. |
| Main Examination (Both Group II & IIA Services) | 300/- | Applicable for shortlisted candidates who have not claimed fee exemption in Prelims and are shortlisted for both. |
Fee Payment Mode: Online mode through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card / UPI.
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable. Candidates must carefully choose fee concession option as it cannot be modified later.
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Services Selection Process
The selection process for the Combined Civil Services Examination - II involves multiple stages:
This is a single-paper objective-type examination for both Group II and Group IIA Services. Marks obtained in this stage will NOT be counted for final merit. It serves only to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.
Subjects: Language (General Tamil or General English - 100 Questions), General Studies (Degree Standard - 75 Questions), Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard - 25 Questions).
Total Questions: 200 | Maximum Marks: 300 | Duration: 3 hours | Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90 (for all communities).
For Group II Services:
- Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test): SSLC Standard, 100 Marks, 3 hours, Descriptive Type. Minimum 40 marks required to qualify.
- Paper II (General Studies): Degree Standard, 300 Marks, 3 hours, Descriptive Type. Marks from this paper alone will be counted for ranking.
For Group IIA Services:
- Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test): SSLC Standard, 100 Marks, 3 hours, Descriptive Type. Minimum 40 marks required to qualify.
- Paper II (General Studies & General Intelligence/Reasoning):
- General Studies (Degree Standard): 150 Questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning (SSLC Standard): 50 Questions
Appearance in both papers of the Main Examination is compulsory. Answer sheets of Paper II will only be evaluated if candidates secure minimum qualifying marks in Paper I.
Candidates who opt for the Forester post and qualify in the Main Examination will undergo a Physical Standards Test and an Endurance Test. The Endurance Test involves a walk of 25 km for males and 16 km for females/third gender candidates, to be completed in four hours. This test will be conducted only at Chennai.
Based on Main Examination marks, candidates will be admitted for Onscreen Certificate Verification in a prescribed ratio (e.g., 1:3 for General Category, 1:2 for Reserved Categories for Group II Services). Forester candidates will be admitted in a 1:10 ratio for this stage.
After Onscreen Certificate Verification, eligible candidates will be admitted to Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling in a ratio of 1:3 and 1:1.5 for General and Reserved categories respectively. Candidates will participate in counselling based on their rank for final selection.
Final selection will be based on marks obtained in Paper II of the Main Examination, subject to the rule of reservation. In case of tie-breaking, higher qualification, then seniority in age, and then earlier application submission date will be considered.
How to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Services 2025
Follow these steps to apply online for the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination - II. Click on each step to reveal details:
If you are a new user, you must first register on the TNPSC One Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the Commission's website www.tnpscexams.in. A registration fee of Rs. 150/- is applicable for OTR, which is valid for five years.
Ensure you have scanned images of your photograph (20KB-50KB) and signature (10KB-20KB) ready. Linking your Aadhaar number with OTR is mandatory.
Once registered (or if already registered), log in to the application portal using your User ID and Password. Click on "APPLY" against the Combined Civil Services Examination - II notification. Your OTR details will be pre-filled. Verify them and fill in any additional details required for this specific recruitment.
You must upload a recent passport-size color photograph (taken on or after the notification date) against a white background, with your name and date of photography printed at the bottom.
Pay the Preliminary Examination fee of Rs. 100/- online through Net Banking, Credit card, Debit card, or UPI. Ensure you check for fee exemptions if applicable to your category.
The fee must be paid on or before the last date of submission of the online application (August 13, 2025).
Before final submission, carefully review your application using the "Preview" option. Make any necessary corrections. Once satisfied, click the "SUBMIT" button to finalize your application. An Application Number/ID will be generated upon successful submission. Note it down for future reference.
After the last date for submission, an Application Correction Window will be open for three days (August 18-20, 2025). During this period, you can edit details in your online application. No modifications will be allowed after this window closes.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A1: The last date for online application submission is August 13, 2025 (11:59 PM).
A2: There are a total of 645 tentative vacancies for various posts under Group II and Group IIA Services.
A3: The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for September 28, 2025, from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
A4: Yes, there is a Preliminary Examination fee of Rs. 100/-. A Main Examination fee of Rs. 150/- (or Rs. 300/- for both Group II & IIA if shortlisted) is also applicable for non-exempted candidates.
A5: The age limit varies by post and category. For most posts, it's a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 32 years for the 'Others' category. Reserved categories have age relaxations, and for many posts, there is 'No Maximum Age Limit' (meaning up to 60 years of age).
A6: The selection process includes a Common Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination (separate for Group II and Group IIA), followed by Onscreen Certificate Verification, Physical Certificate Verification, and Counselling. For the Forester post, an additional Physical Standards Test and Endurance Test are conducted.
A7: Yes, an Application Correction Window will be open for 3 days (August 18-20, 2025) after the last date of submission, during which you can edit details in your online application. No modifications are allowed after this period.
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