TNPSC-GRPII/IIA
Recruitment for the Posts of
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer
Sub Registrar Grade II
Assistant Section Officer
Junior Employment Officer
Municipal Commissioner Grade II
Assistant Inspector
Revenue Assistant
Assistant in Various Government Departments
Executive Officer Grade III
Other Group II & Group IIA Services
Selection Process for TNPSC Group II / Group IIA
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Interview (Only for Group II Posts)
- Certificate Verification
- Final Merit List
Educational Qualification for TNPSC Group II / Group IIA
- Any Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
- Certain posts may require additional qualifications such as Commerce, Law, Statistics, Economics, or specific technical degrees as prescribed in the notification.
Physical Measurement Test for TNPSC Group II / Group IIA
There is no Physical Measurement Test (PMT) or Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for regular TNPSC Group II / Group IIA recruitment.
Important Notes
- Objective Type Examination
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Qualifying Marks: 90
- Medium: Tamil / English
- Negative Marking: No
- Note: Group IIA posts are Non-Interview posts.
Age Limit for TNPSC Group II / Group IIA
Note: The upper age limit varies for certain posts. Candidates should refer to the official notification for post-wise age eligibility.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Category | 18 – 32 Years* |
| BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC / SC / SC(A) / ST | As per Government Reservation Rules* |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per Government norms |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Age relaxation as per Government rules |
Main Examination (Group II)
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| Tamil Eligibility Test (Qualifying) | Qualifying |
| General Studies Paper | 300 |
| Interview | 40 |
| Total | 340 Marks |
Important Highlights
- Degree qualification is mandatory.
- No Physical Test.
- No Medical Test (except where specifically prescribed for certain posts).
- Preliminary Examination is common for both Group II and Group IIA.
- Interview is conducted only for Group II services.
- Group IIA consists entirely of non-interview posts.
- Final selection is based on the applicable examination stages and reservation rules.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Tamil / General English | 100 | 150 |
| General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
Main Examination (Group IIA)
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| Tamil Eligibility Test (Qualifying) | Qualifying |
| General Studies Paper | 300 |
| Interview | Not Applicable |
| Total | 300 Marks |
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