TNPSC has just released the Group 2 notification 2024 on 20th June 2024 for both 507 Group 2 and 1820 2 A posts. The exam date is scheduled on 14th September 2024, and the result will be announced within 3 months after the examination. In this article, we will look into the important dates, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2024: Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Organization | TNPSC |
| Exam Name | Group A & 2A |
| Total Vacancies | 2327 |
| Last Date For Application | 17 July 2024 |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2024 |
| Notification Link | TNPSC Official Website |
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2024: Application & Exam Date
| Event | Date and Time |
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| Date of Notification | 20th June 2024 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 19th July 2024, 11:59 P.M. |
| Application Correction Window period | 24th July 2024, 12:01 A.M. to 26th July 2024, 11:59 P.M. |
| Date and time of preliminary examination | 14th September 2024, 09:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. |
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2024: Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam Pattern:
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 200
Subjects:
- General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard) or General English (S.S.L.C. Standard): 100 questions (300 marks)
- General Studies (Degree Standard): 75 questions
- Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Standard): 25 questions
Mains Exam Pattern:
For Group 2 main, you will be having the descriptive type exam as usual comprising the Tamil Eligibility test and the General studies paper.
For Group 2 A mains, you will have a different and new exam pattern mentioned below:
| Paper | Subject | Standard | No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks / Duration |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (For all Communities) |
Type of Examination |
Mode of Exami -nation |
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test |
SSLC | – | 100 / 3 hours |
40 | Descriptive | – |
| A. General Studies |
Degree | 100 | 90 | ||||
| B. General Intelligence and Reasoning |
SSLC | 40 | 300 / | Computer Based |
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| Paper II | C. Language (General Tamil or General English) |
60 | 3 hours | Objective | Test (CBT) |
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| Total | 200 | ||||||
The Mains exam will be conducted within a few months after the Prelims. The revised syllabus is available on the official TNPSC group 2 notification.
TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have pursued a Bachelorās degree from a recognized institution.
- Specific qualifications may vary based on the post, but a Bachelorās degree in the relevant field is the minimum requirement.
Age Limit:
The age limit varies depending on the category:
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- For most candidates, the age must not be below 18, 20, 22, or 26 years, and not above 30 or 40 years.
- Age relaxation is provided for PWD candidates and those with a law degree.
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TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2024: Postings
There are 2327Ā vacancies to be filled across different departments in the state.
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- Group 2:Ā 507Ā posts
- Group 2 A:Ā 1820Ā posts
Here are the post details for Group 2 2024
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Name of the Service | Name of the Department | No. of vacancies |
| 1. | Assistant Inspector | 1068 | Tamil Nadu Labour Subordinate Service | Labour | 13 |
| 2. | Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | 1013 | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Subordinate Service | Commercial Taxes | 336* |
| 3. | Junior Employment Officer (Non- Differently Abled) | 1017 | Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service | Employment and Training | 5 |
| 4. | Probation Officer | 1011 | Tamil Nadu Social Defence Subordinate Service | Children Welfare and Special Services | 1 |
| 5. | Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 1071 | Tamil Nadu Registration Subordinate Service | Registration | 5 |
| 6. | Special Assistant | 2265 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | Vigilance and Anti-Corruption | 2 |
| 7. | Special Branch Assistant | 2279 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | Greater Chennai Police | 2 |
| 8. | Special Branch Assistant | 3116 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | Criminal Investigation | 19 |
| 9. | Assistant Section Officer | 1073 | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service | Law | 3 |
| 10. | Assistant Section Officer | 2201 | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 3 |
| 11. | Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer | 2215 | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 4 |
| 12. | Forester | 3362 | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | Forest | 1071 |
| 13. | Forester | 3363 | Tamil Nadu Forest Corporation Limited | Plantation | 7 |
| Shortfall vacancies | Total | 507 | |||
Check the notification for Group 2 A Posts.