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Combined Civil Services Examination - II (Group II and IIA Services) in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

TNPSC
Posted:
Pay: Level 9 to Level 18
Category Central Govt
Job Type Regular

Eligibility Specifications

Advertisement / Notice No: 07/2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 37 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 July 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+5 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Graduate, Post Graduate.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
  • Prerequisite Exam: null
  • Adequate knowledge in Tamil
  • Physical fitness for Jailor posts
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 1800 419 0958, Email: helpdesk@tnpscexams.in

Vacancy Breakdown

Total posts: 780 vacancies

For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.

Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Assistant Inspector (1068) 7 Vacancies
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (1013) 1 Vacancies
Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) (1017) 1 Vacancies
Probation Officer (1023) 5 Vacancies
Sub Registrar, Grade-II (1071) 3 Vacancies
Jailor (Men) (1941) 3 Vacancies
Jailor (Special Prison for Women) (3200) 1 Vacancies
Special Assistant (2265) 2 Vacancies
Special Branch Assistant (2279) 6 Vacancies
Special Branch Assistant (3116) 3 Vacancies
Assistant Section Officer (1073) 5 Vacancies
Assistant Section Officer (1083) 2 Vacancies
Assistant Section Officer (2201) 1 Vacancies
Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer (2215) 1 Vacancies
Senior Inspector (3745) 6 Vacancies
Senior Inspector (1014) 3 Vacancies
Audit Inspector (1029) 5 Vacancies
Handloom Inspector (1868) 3 Vacancies
Supervisor / Junior Superintendent (1087) 7 Vacancies
Senior Revenue Inspector (Various Districts) 35 Vacancies
Assistant (Various Departments/Districts) 598 Vacancies
Accountant (1062) 25 Vacancies
Executive Officer, Grade III (1654) 9 Vacancies
Executive Officer, Grade-II (1091) 4 Vacancies
Junior Accountant (3356) 2 Vacancies
Accountant (3357) 4 Vacancies
Male Warden (3359) 1 Vacancies
Assistant, Grade III (3286) 5 Vacancies
Accountant (3823) 4 Vacancies
Assistant (3826) 30 Vacancies
Assistant (1076) 8 Vacancies
Assistant (1077) 7 Vacancies
Assistant (1081) 10 Vacancies
Assistant (1084) 1 Vacancies
Lower Division (Counter) Clerk (1086) 3 Vacancies

Key Timelines & Fees

Registration Start Date: 11 August 2026
Application Closing Date: 9 September 2026
Application correction window: 13.09.2026 to 15.09.2026
Preliminary examination date: 01.11.2026
Application Fee (Preliminary Examination Fee): ₹100
Application Fee (Main Examination Fee (Single Service)): ₹150
Application Fee (Main Examination Fee (Both Services)): ₹300

Selection & Exam Pattern

Selection Process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Certificate Verification, Counselling
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 0.5 marks deducted for unattempted questions
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.

How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)

1
Register at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform on the official website.
2
Pay the registration fee of ₹150 (valid for five years).
3
Login to the OTR platform and click 'APPLY' against the notification.
4
Fill in all required details, including personal and educational qualifications.
5
Upload a scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph and signature as per specified dimensions.
6
Preview the application and make necessary edits before final submission.
7
Submit the application and pay the examination fee online if required.
8
Print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the age cutoff date for this recruitment?
The age limit is calculated as on 01.07.2026.
Is there a negative marking for this examination?
Yes, 0.5 marks will be deducted from the total marks obtained if no bubble is darkened for any question.
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The preliminary examination fee is ₹100. Shortlisted candidates for the main examination must pay an additional ₹150 for Group II or IIA, or ₹300 for both.