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TNPSC APP Grade II Previous Year Question Papers
Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade-II Examination, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, ChennaiTamil Nadu34 papers · 2011–2026Verified 12 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- TNPSC APP Grade II 20266 papers
- TNPSC APP Grade II 20255 papers
- TNPSC APP Grade II 20242 papers
- TNPSC APP Grade II 20228 papers
- TNPSC APP Grade II 20212 papers
- TNPSC APP Grade II 20193 papers
- TNPSC APP Grade II 20124 papers
- TNPSC APP Grade II 20114 papers
About TNPSC APP Grade II
TNPSC recruits Assistant Public Prosecutors, Grade-II, for the Prosecution Department through an objective preliminary examination, a descriptive main written examination with four law papers, and an interview. Papers from the 2012 cycle onward, including descriptive main papers and tentative keys, are posted on the TNPSC website.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Objective preliminary examination
- 2
Main Written Examination
Main written examination
- 3
Interview
Interview and records
- 4
Written Examination
Written law papers of older cycles
General StudiesAptitude and Mental AbilityLawTamil Eligibility TestCriminal Law and ProcedureEvidence
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Preliminary Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (degree) | 75 | — | — |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC) | 25 | — | — |
| Law (degree) | 100 | — | — |
| Total | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
- Minimum qualifying: 90 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs), 120 (others)
Notification 13/2024 (APP Grade-II) · official source
Main Written Examination
| Section | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper II: Law-I | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper III: Law-II | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV: Law-III | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper V: Law-IV | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | 400 |
- Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test: 100 marks, qualifying (40 marks)
- Interview 60 marks; grand total 460
- Minimum qualifying: 120 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs), 160 (others)
Notification 13/2024 (APP Grade-II) · official source
Preparing with TNPSC APP Grade II papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, Interview, Written Examination.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download TNPSC APP Grade II previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 34 TNPSC APP Grade II papers from 2011 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts TNPSC APP Grade II?
TNPSC APP Grade II is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 12 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai — official website
- TNPSC Answer Keys (tentative and final)
- TNPSC Question Papers (without key)
- TNPSC Descriptive Question Papers
- TNPSC Previous Question Papers
- TNPSC Notification 13/2024, Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade-II
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