The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, after postponing the TNPSC Group 2A Mains examination, has finally released a new exam schedule on its official website on 09 February 2026. As per the schedule, the Group 2A Mains Examination will be conducted in offline mode at multiple exam centres across the state.
This article highlights the all-important information of the mains exam dates, hall ticket dates and other information. To get the information, candidates can refer to the article.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026 Out
As per the new schedule, the TNPSC Group 2A Mains exam will be conducted on 15 March 2026 at various exam centres for Group 2A posts. Paper 1 (Explanatory Type) of the Tamil Language Aptitude Test and Paper II for General Knowledge (General Intelligence & Reasoning).
Also, for this mains exam, the hall ticket will be released on 28 February 2026 on the official portal @tnpsc.gov.in. Apart from this, for Group 2 posts-related exam will be held on the same date, 22 February 2026, and the hall ticket will be released on 11 February 2026. For the ease of the candidates we have provided the official mains exam schedule details in the article below
TNPSC Group 2 Mains Hall Ticket 2026 Download Link
Group 2 & 2A Exam 2026
The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2025 will feature 200 questions for 300 marks, covering General Tamil/English, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability. With the exam on 25th October 2026, smart, focused preparation is key.
| TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026: Key Highlights | |
| Events | Dates |
| Group 2 & 2A Notification | 11 August 2026 |
| TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026 (Prelims) | 25 October 2026 |
| Group 2 Prelims Result 2026 | 22 December 2026 |
| Group 2A Mains Exam | 15 March 2026 |
| For Group 2A Mains Hall Ticket | 28 February 2026 |
| Group 2 Mains Exam | 22 February 2026 |
| For Group 2 Mains Hall Ticket | 11 February 2026 |
TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Written Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims consists of 200 questions—100 from General Tamil and 100 from General Studies & Aptitude. The exam duration is 3 hours, SSLC-level, with no negative marking.
| TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard) or General English (S.S.L.C. Standard) | 100 | 300 | 3 hours |
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 75 | ||
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Standard) | 25 | ||
| Total | 200 | ||
TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Papers
Previous year papers are an important element to start your exam preparation and plan your strategy. Solving them helps you understand the exam’s difficulty level, question pattern, important topics, and marking scheme.
So, you need to practice these questions as they will help you in assessing your preparation level. You can also download the TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Papers PDF here.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centre List
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims exam centres are allotted as per candidates’ preferences during the application process, with centres assigned within the selected district. Check the full list of exam districts below.
| TNPSC Group 2 Exam Centre Details | ||
| Ariyalur | Perambalur | Tiruppur |
| Chengalpattu | Pudukkottai | Vellore |
| Chennai | Ramanathapuram | Villupuram |
| Coimbatore | Ranipet | Virudhunagar |
| Cuddalore | Salem | Mayiladuthurai |
| Dharmapuri | Sivagangai | Nagapattinam |
| Dindigul | Tenkasi | Namakkal |
| Erode | Thanjavur | Tiruchirappalli |
| Kallakurichi | The Nilgiris | Tirunelveli |
| Kancheepuram | Theni | Tirupathur |
| Kanyakumari | Thiruvallur | Madurai |
| Karur | Thiruvannamalai | Thoothukudi |
| Krishnagiri | Thiruvarur | |
Preparation Tips For TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026
To crack the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2025, candidates should follow a smart and regular study plan. Focus on important topics, solve past papers, and practice daily. Here are some easy tips:
- Know the Syllabus & Pattern: Understand what subjects are asked and how the exam is structured.
- Daily Study Plan: Make a timetable and study a little every day.
- Practice Previous Year Papers: Solving old papers helps in knowing question types.
- Mock Tests: Take full-length mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Read Current Affairs: Stay updated with news, especially related to Tamil Nadu.
| Important Links: | |
| TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus | TNPSC Group 2 Salary |
| TNPSC Group 2 Cut off | TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers |


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