- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
TNPSC Group 2 Exam : The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially announced the much-awaited TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2025, bringing relief to thousands of aspirants across Tamil Nadu. The preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on September 28, 2025 (Sunday) in offline OMR-based mode at various centers throughout the state. This recruitment drive aims to fill 645 vacant positions under Group II and Group IIA Services through the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II).
The notification was released on July 15, 2025, with the online application process starting the same day. Candidates have until August 13, 2025 (11:58 PM) to complete their applications through the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. The selection process comprises three stages: Preliminary examination, Main examination, and Interview (applicable only for Group II services). Hall tickets will be made available in the third week of September 2025, giving candidates sufficient time to prepare and plan their exam strategy.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Schedule 2025
The comprehensive exam schedule provides clear timelines for all important events in the recruitment process. Candidates must track all crucial dates from application submission to final result declaration for effective preparation planning.
Event | Date |
Notification Release | 15th July 2025 |
Online Application Start | 15th July 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 13th August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Hall Ticket Release | 3rd Week of September 2025 |
Prelims Exam Date | 28th September 2025 (Sunday) |
TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern and Structure:
The preliminary examination follows a standardized pattern with 200 objective-type questions carrying a total of 300 marks. The exam duration is three hours, testing candidates across multiple subjects with specific weightage distribution.
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
General Tamil/General English | 100 | 150 |
General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | 25 | 37.5 |
Total | 200 | 300 |
Exam Details
| Specifications |
Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
Duration | 3 hours |
Question Type | Objective (Multiple Choice) |
Negative Marking | As per TNPSC norms |
Qualifying Nature | General Tamil/English section |
Important Guidelines for TNPSC Group 2 Exam Day:
Candidates must arrive at the examination center one hour before the scheduled start time, carrying their hall ticket, valid ID proof, and passport-size photograph. Only blue or black ball pens are permitted for marking answers on the OMR sheets. Electronic devices, watches, calculators, and books are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. The exam will be conducted in a single shift with exact timing details mentioned on individual admit cards.
How to Check Hall Ticket TNPSC Group 2?
Step 1: Visit the official TNPSC website at www.tnpsc.gov.in for accessing hall ticket download section.
Step 2: Navigate to "Hall Ticket Download" section available on the homepage of official website.
Step 3: Enter your unique Application ID number accurately as provided during registration process completion.
Step 4: Input your Date of Birth in the specified format as mentioned in application form.
Step 5: Click submit button and download your hall ticket for TNPSC Group 2 examination immediately.
TNPSC Group 2 exam scheduled for September 28, 2025, offers excellent career opportunities for 645 positions across Tamil Nadu state services.
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