TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2026 Out, New Exam Schedule For Group 2A Exam

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the revised schedule for the Group 2A Mains Exam on 09 February 2026 after postponement. The exam will be conducted offline at multiple centres across the state. This article provides details about exam dates, hall tickets, and other important information. To get the information, candidates can refer to the article.

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026 Out

The TNPSC Group 2A Mains Exam will be held on 15 March 2026 and will include Paper I (Tamil Language Aptitude Test) and Paper II (General Knowledge and Reasoning). The hall ticket will be released on 28 February 2026 on tnpsc.gov.in.

The Group 2 exam will be conducted on 22 February 2026, with hall tickets available from 11 February 2026. For the convenience of candidates, the official mains exam schedule details are provided in the article below.

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 Mock Test 2026 (2/2A Exam) – Click here

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 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.

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.