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The சிந்தனை 2.0– TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Foundation Batch 2026 is your complete preparation platform for the TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A services — two of the biggest recruitment exams of the Tamil Nadu Government.
This batch provides conceptual clarity, structured syllabus coverage, topic-wise practice, and real exam-oriented training in Tamil medium, ensuring every aspirant gains strong command over all subjects.
Covering General Tamil / General English, General Studies, Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Science, Aptitude & Mental Ability, this batch prepares you extensively for:
Group 2 Prelims + Group 2 Mains
Group 2A Prelims + Group 2A Mains (Objective)
With expert faculty, live & recorded classes, PDF notes, doubt sessions, topic tests, and full-length mock exams, சிந்தனை 2.0– TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Foundation Batch 2026 helps aspirants build a strong base for all TNPSC Group 2 & 2A level examinations.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) from a recognized university.
• 18 years (most posts)
• General / UR – 32 years
• BC / MBC / DNC / SC / ST – 37 years
(Age relaxations apply as per TNPSC rules.)
Important Dates – TNPSC Group 2 & 2A (2026 Cycle)
• Official Notification Released: 11 August 2026
• Prelims Examination: 25 October 2026
• Group 2A Mains (Objective): To be announced
• Group 2 Mains (Descriptive): To be announced
Posts Covered
• Deputy Commercial Tax Officer
• Sub Registrar
• Probation Officer
• Municipal Commissioner Grade III
• Assistant Section Officer (Departments Vary)
• Extension Officer
• Assistant (Various TN Govt Departments)
• Accountant / Auditor
• Personal Clerk
• Planning Assistant
• Junior Co-operative Auditor
• LDC (Specific Departments)
Preliminary Examination
(Common for Group 2 + Group 2A)
• Objective (MCQ)
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Qualifying: 90 Marks
• SSLC Standard
• Descriptive
• Qualifying only
• Descriptive Answer Writing
• Part-A: Short Answers
• Part-B: Essay / Detailed Answers
• Descriptive
• SSLC standard
• Qualifying in nature
• Objective (MCQ)
• Includes:
Group 2A Mains is not descriptive — it is MCQ based (except Tamil Test).
Part C: Language – General English or General Tamil (SSLC Standard – 100 Questions)
General English
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A – Prelims Exam Pattern (Common for Both)
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Type | Duration |
| Part A | General Tamil or General English | 100 | 150 | Objective (MCQ) | 3 Hours |
| Part B | General Studies | 75 | 112.5 | Objective (MCQ) | 3 Hours |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 | Objective (MCQ) | ||
| Total | 200 | 300 | MCQ |
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Std.) | Descriptive (Qualifying Only) | 100 (Qualifying) | 1½ Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies (Degree Std.) | Descriptive | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Grand Total | 300 Marks (Excluding Tamil Test) |
(Important Update: Mains is Objective (MCQ) except Tamil Test)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Std.) | Descriptive (Qualifying) | 100 (Qualifying) | 1½ Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies + General Intelligence + Language components | Objective (MCQ) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Grand Total | 300 Marks (Excluding Tamil Test) |
Check the study plan here
General Studies (Degree Standard)
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test