TNPSC Group II / Group II A
Group II - Postings are Interview Postings and Group IIA Postings are Non-Interview Postings. TNPSC conducts common Prelims and Mains exams for both Group II and IIA. For Group II, a Personality Test is also conducted.
About
The Group II exam comes next to Group I, recruiting candidates for gazetted positions under Group I officials. Competition is high, and candidates are advised to practice more than they study. TNPSC exams do not have negative marking, which can be used to your advantage.
Group II (Interview Posts)
- → Sub Registrar
- → Junior Employment Officer
- → Probation Officer
- → Assistant Inspector of Labour
- → Special Assistant in Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department
- → Special Branch Assistant in Intelligence Section
- → Special Branch Assistant in Criminal Investigation Department (State Intelligence Wing)
Group IIA (Non-Interview Posts)
- → Municipal Commissioner
- → Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat
- → Senior Inspector of Co-Operative Societies
- → Audit Inspector
- → Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit
- → Supervisor / Junior Superintendent
- → Handloom Inspector
- → Revenue Assistant & others
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (varies by post)
Age Limit: 21-34 years (No upper age limit for SC/ST/BC and some posts)
Selection Procedure
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview / Personality Test (for Group II only)
Exam Pattern
Group II (Interview)
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | 3 hours | 300 |
| Mains Exam: Paper I | 3 hours | 100 |
| Mains Exam: Paper II | 3 hours | 300 |
| Interview | - | 40 |
Group IIA (Non-Interview)
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | 3 hours | 300 |
| Mains Exam: Paper I | 3 hours | 100 |
| Mains Exam: Paper II | 3 hours | 250 |