The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is conducting the Combined Civil Services Examination – II under Advt. No. 07/2026 (Advt No. 740). Aspirants gearing up for this recruitment drive must carefully examine the rigorous standards set for educational background, age limits, citizenship guidelines, and medical fitness. The online application process commences on 11th August 2026, making it essential to verify all parameters beforehand.
TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Parameters
To participate in the selection process administered by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission and the Government of Tamil Nadu, applicants must meet specific checkpoints:
- Nationality
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
- Physical and Medical Standards
TNPSC Group 2 Nationality Eligibility Categories
Applicants must be permanent citizens of India or fall under specific eligible foreign/refugee categories with an official certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Preference in nationality guidelines will be given to candidates native to the state of Tamil Nadu over other Indian applicants. The accepted categories include:
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962, to permanently settle in India
- A person who has an Indian Origin and has migrated from countries like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia to permanently settle in India.
Educational Qualifications Overview
Depending on the specific service and post code, educational requirements range from general Bachelor's degrees to specialized Master's degrees and professional certifications from recognized bodies such as the National Council of Rural Higher Education or the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Furthermore, candidates must possess adequate proficiency in the Tamil language (by studying Tamil up to SSLC/HSC/Degree level or passing the TNPSC Second Class Language Test).
| Post | Educational Qualification | Other Preferred Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | - |
| Assistant Inspector of Labor | Any degree of science, arts or commerce stream or any engineering discipline | M.A, Degree in Social Work |
| Assistant Section Officer Cum Programmer | MCA or Master’s degree Information Technology or Computer Science | - |
| Assistant Section Officer | A Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree and a BGL Degree | - |
| Audit Inspector in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department (Audit Wing) | Any degree | Professing the Hindu religion alone is eligible. |
| Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | Bachelor's Degree - BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Lit, etc | Degree in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation Law |
| Handloom Inspector in Handlooms and Textiles Department | Degree in B.A, B.Sc, or B.Com | Diploma in Handloom Technology / Textile Technology/ Textile processing |
| Junior Employment Officer (Non- DA) (Employment Wing), Junior Employment Officer (DA) (Employment Wing) | A degree in Science, Commerce or Arts or B.O.L, BBA | - |
| Probation Officer in the Prison Department | A degree of B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.O.L., B.B.A, etc | M.A., Degree in Criminology or Sociology or a degree in Psychology |
| Revenue Assistant in the Revenue Department in the various Revenue Units, Executive Officer, Grade 2 in Town Panchayats Department | Bachelors in any discipline | - |
| Senior Inspector-Co-operative Societies in the Registrar of Co-operative Societies department | • A Diploma in Rural Services provided by the National Council of Rural Higher Education • A Diploma of Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants |
• M.A. with Degree in Co-operation or • M.Com. with Degree in Co-operation as one of the subject; or • B.A. with Degree in Co-operation; or • Higher Diploma in Co-operative Management |
| Special Assistant in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anticorruption Department, Special Branch Assistant in Intelligence Wing of the Police Department | Any degree | Qualified the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by Higher/ Senior Grade in Tamil and English |
| Sub-Registrar Grade 2 | Bachelor's degree | Preference to a B.L. degree having candidates |
| Supervisor/ Junior Superintendent in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing department/ Department of Agricultural Business | Must have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Bookkeeping by Higher / Senior Grade. | - |
| Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives in the Department of Industries and Commerce | Bachelor's degree |
Age Limits and Concessions
The crucial cut-off date for calculating the age limit is 11th July 2026. Age limits vary by post and category, with specific relaxations applicable for PWBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows.
| S.No | Name of the Post | Post Code | Min Age | Max Age | PWBD Concession | Ex-Servicemen | Destitute Widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Probation Officer | 1023 | 22 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 2 | Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | 1013 | 18 | 32 (34 if Law) | 42 (44 if Law) | 50 (52 if Law) | 37 (39 if Law) |
| 3 | Jailor (Men) — any Degree | 1941 | 18 | 32 | NA | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 3(a) | Jailor (Men) — Master’s in Criminology/Social Work | 1941 | 18 | 37 | NA | 55 | No maximum limit |
| 4 | Jailor (Women) — any Degree | 3200 | 18 | 32 | NA | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 4(a) | Jailor (Women) — Master’s in Criminology/Social Work | 3200 | 18 | 37 | NA | 55 | No maximum limit |
| 5 | Special Assistant | 2265 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 6 | Special Branch Assistant | 2279 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 7 | Special Branch Assistant | 3116 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 8 | Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 1071 | 20 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 9 | Assistant Inspector | 1068 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 10 | Junior Employment Officer (Non-DA) | 1017 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer (Law) | 1073 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 12 | Assistant Section Officer (TN Legislative Assembly) | 1083 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 13 | Assistant Section Officer (TNPSC) | 2201 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| 14 | Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer | 2215 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum limit |
| S.No | Name of the Post | Post Code | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | PWBD | Ex-Servicemen | Destitute Widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All posts (except Executive Officer, Grade III) | — | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | No maximum age limit |
| 2 | Executive Officer, Grade III | 1654 | 25 | 37 | 47 | — | — |
| S.No | Name of the Post | Post Code | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Probation Officer | 1023 | 22 | 32 |
| 2 | Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | 1013 | 18 | 37 (39 if Law degree holder) |
| 3 | Jailor (Men) | 1941 | 18 | — |
| 4 | Jailor (Special Prison for Women) | 3200 | 18 | NA |
| 5 | Special Assistant | 2265 | 18 | — |
| 6 | Special Branch Assistant | 2279 | 18 | — |
| 7 | Special Branch Assistant | 3116 | 18 | — |
| 8 | Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 1071 | 20 | — |
| 9 | All other Group IIA posts | — | 18 | — |
| S.No | Name of the Post | Post Code | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All posts (except Executive Officer, Grade III) | — | 18 | No maximum age limit |
| 2 | Executive Officer, Grade III | 1654 | 18 | No maximum age limit |
Physical and Medical Standards
Candidates applying for specific operational and enforcement positions must satisfy strict vision and physical benchmarks. For Jailor posts, vision standards must be officially certified by the Superintendent of the Government Ophthalmic Hospital, Chennai. Additionally, standard I vision requirement for specific posts is 6/6 distance vision and 0.5 near vision in both eyes.
| Post | Vision Standard |
|---|---|
| Probation Officer | Standard-I |
| Assistant Inspector | Standard-II or better (colour/night blindness disqualifies) |
| Handloom Inspector | Standard-III or better (colour/night blindness disqualifies) |
| All other Group II & IIA posts | Standard-III or better |
| Category | Height | Chest (Exp.) | Chest (Insp.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All communities (except SC/SC(A)/ST) | 165 cm | 81 cm | 86 cm |
| SC/SC(A)/ST | 160 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| Category | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| All communities (except SC/SC(A)/ST) | 156 cm |
| SC/SC(A)/ST | 150 cm |
Next Steps for Candidates
After reviewing your eligibility parameters, educational qualifications, and physical standards for the TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A Examination 2026, ensure you keep your required certificates ready ahead of the online application launch on 11th August 2026. Monitor the official portal for admit card release timelines, schedule your travel arrangements well in advance of the exam dates, and verify that all medical certificates (especially for Jailor posts) are duly countersigned by the appropriate medical authorities.
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