TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026: Revised 846 Posts, Post-wise Details & Notification PDF

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the Combined Civil Services Examination-II Notification 2026 on August 11, 2026, for recruitment to Group II and Group IIA Services. The original notification announced 821 vacancies across various Tamil Nadu government departments.

A subsequent amendment, Addendum No. 7A/2026, reportedly increased the total vacancy count to 846. Candidates should refer to the amended notification and official vacancy statements to confirm the latest post-wise and category-wise distribution.

The application window closed on September 9, 2026. With the preliminary examination scheduled for November 1, 2026, candidates should now focus on the examination requirements, hall ticket instructions and the next stages of recruitment.

TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026: Highlights and Official Links

TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A recruitment is conducted through the Combined Civil Services Examination-II. The recruitment covers administrative, executive and other government positions, with different selection requirements for the two service categories.

Candidates can refer to the following table for the important recruitment details.

Candidates interested in other TNPSC recruitment updates can also check the TNPSC Group 4 document verification schedule for Forest Guard and Forest Watcher posts. This is a separate recruitment update and should not be confused with the Group 2 selection process.

TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Breakup

The original TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 announced 821 vacancies, divided between Group II and Group IIA Services. Group II includes interview posts, while Group IIA covers non-interview posts under the recruitment structure.

The original vacancy distribution was as follows:

A subsequent amendment reportedly increased the total to 846 vacancies, comprising 43 Group II posts and 803 Group IIA posts. Candidates should consult Addendum No. 7A/2026 and the relevant official vacancy statements before relying on individual post counts.

TNPSC Group 2 Category-wise Vacancy 2026

The category-wise vacancy distribution is important for candidates checking reservation-based recruitment opportunities. TNPSC publishes reservation and communal-category details according to the applicable recruitment rules and the requirements of individual posts.

The original total of 821 vacancies was subsequently revised through an amendment. Therefore, candidates should not rely on the original vacancy total alone when reviewing category-wise availability.

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Candidates should verify their examination centre, reporting time and other instructions on their hall tickets before travelling to the examination venue.

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andidates can check the TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026 release and download instructions to review the admit card process and examination-day requirements.

Download the TNPSC Group 2 Notification PDF

TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A recruitment process includes a preliminary examination followed by the applicable main examination and subsequent verification and counselling procedures.

The selection requirements differ between Group II and Group IIA Services. Candidates should consult the official notification for the precise examination scheme and requirements applicable to their preferred posts.

The broad recruitment stages are:

• Preliminary Examination: Candidates appear for the common preliminary examination.

• Main Examination: Candidates who qualify for the next stage appear for the applicable main examination.

• Certificate Verification: The commission verifies candidates' educational qualifications, category claims and other required documents.

• Counselling: Eligible candidates participate in the applicable counselling and post-allocation process.

Candidates preparing for other Tamil Nadu government recruitment examinations can also review the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 and its 6,574 vacancies for details about that separate recruitment cycle.