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.
Scheme of 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 |
3 hours |
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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
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Language – General Tamil or General English 60 Questions Degree Standard
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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.
CSSE – II – Group 2 SYLLABUS 2024 PDF Downloads
TNPSC CCSE -II Group 2 and Group 2A | |
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
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Language: General Tamil (SSLC Standard)
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Language: General English (SSLC Standard)
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General Studies (Degree Standard)
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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!