TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern and New Syllabus 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 2 exam Combined Civil Services Examination Group II (CCSE-II) is conducted for recruitment to various positions within the state government.TNPSC has recently revised the Group 2 and Group 2A Syllabus 2024.

TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Selection Process 2024

The selection process for TNPSC Group 2 and 2A consists of two main stages:

Stage 1: Common Preliminary Examination for Group II and IIA Services

Stage 2:  Separate Main examination for Group II and IIA Services

Note: For the post of Forester in the Forest Department and TAFCORN selection will be made in three successive stages

Stage 1: Common Preliminary Examination

Stage 2: Main Examination

Stage 3:  Endurance Test.

  • Common Preliminary Examination for the selection of candidates for Main Examinations;
  • Main Examination for Group II Services for selection of candidates for the posts in Group II Services;
  • Main Examination for Group IIA Services to select candidates for the posts in Group IIA Services.
  • Preliminary Examination is a screening test only and qualifies for admission to the Main Examination.

Common Preliminary Examination for Combined Civil Services Examination – II

Group II and Group IIA Services – Single Paper

TNPSC Group II and Group IIA Prelims Exam Pattern – Single Paper

Subject

Number of 

Questions

Maximum 

Marks/ 

Duration

Minimum 

Qualifying 

Marks

A. General Studies

Degree Standard – Objective Type Exam

75


300 Marks /

3 hours


90 Marks


B. Aptitude and Mental Ability Test

S.S.L.C. Standard –  Objective Type Exam

25

C. Language: General Tamil  or General English

SSLC Standard – Objective Type Exam

100

Total Questions

200

Main Examination for Group II Services:

TNPSC Group II Main Exam Pattern

Paper

Subject

Maximum Marks/ 

Duration

Minimum 

Qualifying 

Marks

Paper I

Descriptive Type Exam

Tamil Elgibility Test

SSLC Standard

100 Marks / 3 hours

40 Marks

Paper II

Descriptive Type Exam

General Studies

Degree Standard

300 Marks / 3 hours

90 Marks

Main Examination for Group IIA Services

TNPSC Group IIA Main Exam Pattern

Paper

Subject

Maximum

Marks/ 

Duration

Minimum

 Qualifying

Marks

Paper I

Descriptive Type Exam

Tamil Elgibility Test

SSLC Standard

100 Marks  /

3 hours

40 Marks

Paper II

Descriptive Type Exam

200 Questions

General Studies

100 Questions

Degree Standard

300 Marks / 

3 hours   

90 Marks

General Intelligence 

and reasoning

40 Questions

SSLC Standard

Language

General Tamil or 

General English

60 Questions

Degree Standard

Note:

  • The questions on General Studies for Preliminary and Main Examination will be set both in Tamil and English.
  • The answer sheets of Paper II of Main Examinations of Group II and Group IIA Services will be evaluated, only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks in Paper I of the Main Examination.

TNPSC CCSE -II Group 2 and Group 2A
Revised SYLLABUS -2024

Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination-Group-II and IIA Services

Single Paper  – 200 Questions

Maximum Marks – 300 Marks

Duration: 3 hours

Exam Type: Objective Type

Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90 Marks

Language: General Tamil

(SSLC Standard)

Syllabus PDF

Language: General English

(SSLC Standard)

Syllabus PDF

General Studies

(Degree Standard)

Syllabus PDF

Staying updated with the TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2024 is essential for your preparation. The revisions made are designed to select the most capable candidates for Tamil Nadu government jobs. Make sure to download the latest syllabus and start your preparation today!