TNPSC Group 2 2026 — Main Written Examination
2 Main Written Examination papers from the 2026 TNPSC Group 2 examination, conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Each paper links to its official source. Main Examination: Separate mains for Group II (descriptive) and Group IIA (Paper II objective), each with a qualifying Tamil Eligibility Test as Paper I.
Main Written Examination pattern
Group II
| Section | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC standard, descriptive)qualifying with 40 marks | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II General Studies (Degree standard, descriptive)minimum 90 | 300 | 3 hours |
Group IIA
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I Tamil Eligibility Testqualifying | — | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II objective computer-based test | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
Group IIA Paper II sections
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. General Studies | 100 | — | — |
| B. General Intelligence and Reasoning | 40 | — | — |
| C. General Tamil or General English | 60 | — | — |
| Total | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
- Ranking uses Paper II marks only
Notification No. 8/2024 (20.06.2024), paras 6.2-6.3 · official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 – Paper - II - GS Paper - II - GS · 22 Feb 2026 · 231 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 – Paper-I Tamil Eligibility Test Paper-I Tamil Eligibility Test · 15 Mar 2026 · 160 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Written Examination | Tamil | Official Paper |
- TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 – Paper - II - GS2026Main Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper - II - GS · 231 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Group 2 Mains 2026 – Paper-I Tamil Eligibility Test2026Main Written ExaminationTamilOfficial Paper
Paper-I Tamil Eligibility Test · 160 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in