The TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2022 Notification has been released for a total of 5529 vacancies. Candidates who feel interested in applying can do so by going through official notification. The candidates need to go through the eligibility criteria, selection process, vacancies, application fee, etc. for more details.
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TNPSC Group 2 Admit Card Out on 12th May 2022. The exam will be conducted on 21st May 2022. TNPSC Group 2 recruitment notification has been released for a total of 5529 vacancies. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts this examination for various Group 2 posts like Assistant Section Officer, Revenue Assistant, Assistant, etc. The government of Tamil Nadu consults and seeks the assistance of the State’s Public Service Commission on issues pertaining to the recruitment and appointment of civil servants to various posts and related matters.
- A total of 5529 vacancies have been released across all Group 2 posts.
- The candidates can apply online on the TNPSC official website till 23rd March 2022.
- The selection process shall include preliminary exam, main exam and interview. However, for posts identified as "Non-Interview", there shall be only preliminary and main exam.
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Exam Conducting Authority |
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
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Official Website |
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Name of the Post |
Group 2 services |
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Total Vacancies |
5529 |
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Notification Release Date |
23rd February 2022 |
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Last Date for online applications |
23rd March 2022 |
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Prelims Exam Date |
21st May 2022 |
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Mains Exam Date |
To be announced |
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State |
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Qualification |
TNPSC Group 2 Updates
12th May 2022: TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Admit Card Out!
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Admit Card. The exam is scheduled for 21st May 2022. Below is the direct link to download the admit card.
Direct Link to Download TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Admit Card
TNPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2022
The TNPSC has released vacancies for two types of posts i.e. Interview posts and Non Interview posts. Across both these categories, a total of 5529 vacancies have been released. The post-wise distribution of vacancies is as follows:
| Posts | Vacancy |
| Interview posts | |
| Junior Employment Officer (NonDifferently Abled) | 11 |
| Probation Officer | 2 |
| Assistant Inspector of Labour | 19 |
| Sub Registrar, Grade-II | 17 |
| Junior Employment Officer (Differently Abled) | 8 |
| Special Assistant | 1 |
| Special Branch Assistant | 58 |
| Non Interview posts | |
| Municipal Commissioner, Grade-II | 9 |
| Assistant Section Officer | 34 |
| Full Time Residential Warden (Men’s Hostel) | 1 |
| Senior Inspector | 291 |
| Audit Inspector | 29 |
| Assistant Inspector | 38 |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent | 1 |
| Handloom Inspector | 40 |
| Assistant | 4 |
| Revenue Assistant in Revenue Department | 462 |
| Assistant in the Divisions of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department | 336 |
| Assistant in the Divisions of Commercial Taxes Department | 2 |
| Assistant in various Departments in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service /Tamil Nadu Town Panchayat Subordinate Service /Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Audit Subordinate Service / Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service | 3825 |
| Personal Clerk | 85 |
| Steno-Typist | 3 |
| Assistant in various Departments in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service / Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | 247 |
| Total | 5529 |
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How to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2022?
Candidates who would like to apply for the exam can directly click on the TNPSC Group 2 apply online by logging on to the official website of TNPSC Group 2, after making sure that they meet the eligibility criteria. After verifying their eligibility for the TNPSC Group 2, candidates can fill up the application form on the online portal on the official site. The following are the steps that need to be followed by the candidates while applying online:
Step 1: Visit the official website of TNPSC.
Step 2: Complete the One Time Registration process if you haven’t already.
Step 3: Click on "Apply Online" and fill in the application form with the necessary details. Ensure that the application form does not have any spelling mistakes; else, your application will be rejected.
Step 4: Proceed to the payment gateway after filling the details on the form
Step 5: Pay the registration fee (which will depend on the number of posts applied) through any of the available modes.
Step 6: Now scan and upload a copy of your photograph in passport size and signature.
Step 7: Click on "Submit" to submit the application form.
Step 8: Print out your application form.
Step 9: Note the ID number of your application form for future reference.
TNPSC Group 2 Application Fee
Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 2 need to pay a registration fee while registering for the first time and need to pay the prelims exam fee.
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Category |
Application fees |
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One Time Registration Fees |
Rs 150/- |
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Prelims Exam Fee |
Rs. 100/- |
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Mains Exam Fee (if qualified) |
Rs. 150/- |
The fee concessions are applicable for the following categories:
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Category |
Concession |
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(i) |
Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) |
Full Exemption |
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(ii) |
Scheduled Tribes |
Full Exemption |
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(iii) |
Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities |
Three Free Chances |
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(iv) |
Backward Classes (other than Muslim) / Backward Classes (Muslim) |
Three Free Chances |
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(v) |
Ex-Servicemen |
Two Free Chances |
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(vi) |
Persons with Benchmark Disability |
Full Exemption |
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(vii) |
Destitute Widow |
Full Exemption |
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Selection Process of TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2022
The selection process for the TNPSC Group 2 posts shall depend on the type of posts applied for. For interview-based posts the selection process shall include:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview
Interview shall not take place for posts mentioned as Non-interview posts.
TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
Here are the details of the TNPSC Group 2 exam. Subjects that are asked in the prelims and mains exam are General Science, Current events, Geography, History, Indian Polity, General knowledge, Mental ability, Reasoning, etc. Find all the relevant and important topics subject-wise for a better TNPSC Group 2 syllabus and exam pattern understanding from the below article.
UNIT-I: General Science
(i) Scientific Knowledge and temper
(ii) Nature of Universe - General Scientific Laws, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics.
(iii) Compounds and Elements, Acids, Bases, Salts, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Petroleum Products.
(iv) Primary concepts of Life Science, Evolution, Genetics, Classification of Living Organisms, Physiology, Nutrition.
(v) Ecology and Environment
UNIT-II: Current Events
(i) History - Latest diary of events, National symbols, Profile of States, eminent personalities and places in news, Sports, and books.
(ii) Political parties and political system in India, Public awareness and General administration, Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
(iii) Geography - Geographical landmarks.
(iv) Economics - Current socio-economic issues.
(v) Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
UNIT- III: Geography Of India
(i) Location – Physical features, Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water resources, Rivers in India, Soil, minerals and natural resources, Forest and wildlife, Agricultural pattern.
(ii) Transport - Communication.
(iii) Social geography – Population density and distribution, Racial, linguistic groups, and major tribes.
(iv) Disaster Management, Natural Calamity, Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures, Green Energy, Climate change.
UNIT – IV: History and Culture of India
(i) Indus valley/ Harappan civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas, Age of Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms, South Indian history.
(ii) Change and Continuity in the Socio, Cultural History of India.
(iii) Characteristics of Indian culture, Race, language.
(iv) India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.
UNIT-V: Indian Politics
(i) Preamble to the Constitution, Salient features of the Constitution.
(ii) Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Union Executive, State Executive, Union legislature, State Legislature, Local governments.
(iv) Spirit of Federalism: center-state Relationships.
(v) Election - Judiciary in India – the rule of law.
(vi) Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Right to Information, Empowerment of Women, Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.
UNIT-VI: Indian Economy
(i) Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models, an assessment, Planning Commission, and Niti Ayog.
(ii) Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India, Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy, Finance Commission, Resource sharing between Union and State Governments - GST.
(iii) Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in agriculture - Industrial growth - Rural welfare oriented programs – Social problems.
UNIT-VII: Indian National Movement
(i) Early uprising against British rule - National renaissance - Indian National Congress - Emergence of leaders
(ii) Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.
(iii) Communalism and partition.
UNIT- VIII: History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
(i) History of Tamil Society, Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
(ii) Thirukkural
(iii) Early agitations against British Rule - Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Role of women in the freedom struggle.
(iv) Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu - Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement, Contributions of Perarignar Anna and Thanthai Periyar.
UNIT – IX: Tamil Nadu Administrative Development
(i) Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.
(ii) Welfare schemes – Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources - Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Political Parties
(iv) Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
(v)e-Governance in Tamil Nadu.
(vi) Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
UNIT-X: Aptitude And Mental Ability
(i) Logical Reasoning - Visual Reasoning - Puzzles-Dice - Alphanumeric Reasoning – Number Series
(ii) Area - Volume - Time and Work - Simple interest - Compound interest.
(iii) Ratio and Proportion.
(iv) Simplification – Highest Common Factor - Lowest Common Multiple - Percentage.
TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus:
Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu
- Origin and Development of Tamil Civilization
- Musical Tradition of Tamil Nadu
- Sangam Period Literature
- Dramatic Art Form
- Rationalist Movements
- Socio-Economic History
- Contribution of Social Reform Movements for Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu
- Feminism
- Contemporary Tamil Language
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern has been explained further for both Interview and Non-Interview posts.
TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | Min Qualifying Marks |
| General English OR General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard) | 200 | 300 | 3 hours | 90 |
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | ||||
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Standard) |
TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern
| Subject | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Compulsory Tamil Language Paper (Descriptive) | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 hours |
TNPSC Group 2 Interview
The candidates who shall apply for Interview-posts will have to appear for an interview worth 40 marks after mains exam.
TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Eligibility 2022
The TNPSC Group 2 eligibility for TNPSC Group 2 is given below.
TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit
| Posts | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit | |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribes, Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (OBCMs), Backward Classes (Muslims) and Destitute Widows | All Others | ||
| Sub-Registrar, Grade-II in Registration Department | 20 years | No Age Limit | 32 years |
| Probation Officer in the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services | 22 years | ||
| For all other posts | 18 years | ||
TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) in Employment and Training Department (Employment Wing) | A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or B.O.L., of Annamalai University or B.B.A., of Madurai Kamarajar University or B.Litt., of Madras University or B.B.M., or B.Litt., of Bharathiyar University |
| Probation Officer | A degree of B.A., or B.Sc., or B.Com., or B.O.L., of Annamalai University or B.B.A., of Madurai Kamarajar University or B.Litt., of Madras University or B.B.M., or B.Litt., of Bharathiyar University |
| Assistant Inspector of Labour in Labour Department | A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Engineering or B.O.L., of Annamalai University or B.B.A., of Madurai Kamarajar University or B.Lit., of Madras University or B.B.M., or B. Litt., of Bharathiyar University |
| Sub-Registrar, Grade-II in Registration Department | A Bachelor’s Degree |
| Junior Employment Officer (Differently Abled) in Employment and Training Department (Employment Wing) | A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or B.O.L., of Annamalai University or B.B.A., of Madurai Kamarajar University or B.Lit., of Madras University or B.B.M., or B.Litt., of Bharathiyar University |
| Special Assistant in the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department | Any Degree and Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English |
| Special Branch Assistant in Intelligence Section of the Police Department | Any Degree and Persons appointed should pass the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting by Higher / Senior Grade within a period of two years from the date of his/her appointment unless he/she has already passed the said examination |
| Special Branch Assistant in Criminal Investigation Department | Any Degree and Persons appointed should pass the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting by Higher / Senior Grade within a period of two years from the date of his/her appointment unless he/she has already passed the said examination |
| Municipal Commissioner, Grade-II in Municipal Administration Department | Degree of any University |
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department) | (i) A Master's Degree; or (ii) A Bachelor's Degree and a B.G.L Degree; or (iii) A Bachelor's Degree with First Class in any one of the parts |
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Law Department) | B.L., Degree |
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Finance Department) | A Master’s Degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics or A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics with a pass in the final examination of the ICWAI. |
| Assistant Section Officer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | (i) A Master’s Degree; or (ii) A Bachelor’s Degree and a BGL Degree; or (iii) A Bachelor’s Degree with First Class in any one of the parts. |
| Full Time Residential Warden (Men’s Hostel) | i) A Bachelor’s Degree of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission. ii) Must be an Ex-serviceman who has worked in the Army in the rank of Junior Commissioned Officer |
| Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Department of Co-operative Societies. | a) A Degree of any University or Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be Deemed as University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. or b) A Diploma in Rural Services awarded by the National Council of Rural Higher Education. or c) A Diploma of Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. |
| Audit Inspector in the Audit Wing of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department | Degree of B.A., or B.Sc., or B.Com., or B.O.L., of Annamalai University or B.B.A., of Madurai Kamarajar University or B.Lit., of Madras University or B.B.M., or B.Litt., of Bharathiyar University |
| Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department | A Degree of B.A., or B.Sc., or B.Com., or B.O.L., of Annamalai University or B.B.A., of Madurai Kamarajar University or B.Litt., of Madras University or B.B.M., or B.Litt., of Bharathiyar University |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent in Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business Department | Any Degree |
| Handloom Inspector in Handlooms and Textiles Department | i) Degree in B.A., or B.Sc., or B.Com., of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission or ii) A Diploma in Handloom Technology or Textile Technology or Textile Processing or Manmade Fibre Technology awarded by the State Board of Technical Education and Training in Tamil Nadu |
| Revenue Assistant in the Revenue Department in various Revenue Units | Degree from any University |
| (i) Personal Clerk in Secretariat (other than Law and Finance Department) (ii) Personal Clerk in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (iii) Steno-Typist in Secretariat (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly) | Any Bachelor’s Degree |
| Personal Clerk in Secretariat (Finance Department) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics |
| Assistant in the following departmental units:- Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Industries and Commerce, Land Administration, Land Reforms, Prisons and Correctional Services, Police, Medical and Rural Health, Transport, Registration, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Divisions of Commercial Taxes, Backward Classes Welfare, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Labour, Highways, Archives and Historical Research, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, NCC, School Education, Social Defence, Directorate of Vigilance and AntiCorruption, Forest, Urban and Land Ceiling, Stationery and Printing, Survey and Settlement, Technical Education, TNPSC, Secretariat, (other than Law and Finance Department), in Secretariat Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Director General of Training (Civil Services Training Institute, Bhavani sagar), Sugar and Revenue Administration. | Any Bachelor’s Degree |
| Accountant in Treasuries and Accounts Department | Any Bachelor’s Degree Other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who holds a degree in Commerce |
| Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper in Employment and Training Department (Training Wing) | Any Degree from any University |
| Assistant / Accountant in Sericulture Department | Degree from any University |
| Executive Officer, GradeII in Town Panchayat Department | Degree from any University |
| Planning Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission | Degree of B.A., or B.Sc., or B.Com., of any University |
| Audit Assistant in Accounts Branch of Highways Department | Degree in B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com., preferably B.com |
| Junior Co-operative Auditor in Co-operative Audit Department | Degree of B.B.M., or B.Com., or B.Com. (Computer Application) or B.A. (Co-operation) or B.A. (Economics) or B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) or B.B.E |
| Assistant in Secretariat (Finance Department) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics |
| Assistant in Secretariat, (Law Department) | B.L., Degree |
| Lower Division Clerk in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat | B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com. |
*Note: Along with the required qualification, the candidate must have knowledge of the Tamil language.
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TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment Salary 2022
The Tamil Nadu Government offers all the TNPSC Group 2 officers a handsome salary as per their norms. The salary range for the TNPSC Group 2 officers in 2022 may vary depending on the level of positions. The salary ranges for all the Group 2 levels are given below.
| Posts | Level of Pay |
| Interview Posts | Rs.36900- 135100/- Level-18 |
| Municipal Commissioner, Grade-II in Municipal Administration Dept & Assistant Section Officer | Rs.36400- 134200/- Level-16 |
| Full Time Residential Warden (Men’s Hostel) | Rs.35900- 131500 Level-13 |
| Senior Inspector/Audit Inspector/Assistant Inspector/Supervisor / Junior Superintendent/Handloom Inspector | Rs.35600- 130800/- Level-12 |
| Assistant in Commissionerate of Revenue Administration Department | Rs.20600- 75900/- Level–10 |
| Revenue Assistant in Revenue Department | Rs.20600- 75900/- Level–10 |
| Assistant in the Divisions of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department | Rs.20600- 75900/- Level–10 |
| Assistant in the Divisions of Commercial Taxes Department | Rs.20600- 75900/- Level–10 |
| Assistant in various Departments in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service /Tamil Nadu Town Panchayat Subordinate Service /Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Audit Subordinate Service / Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service | Rs.20600- 75900/- Level–10 |
| Personal Clerk, Steno-Typist in various Departments in the Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service / Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | Rs.20600- 75900/- Level–10 |
| Assistant in various Departments in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service / Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | Rs.20000- 73700 Level–9 |
Prepare for TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2022
- The TNPSC Group 2 combined civil services exam consists of a preliminary examination, a main examination and an oral test for those who qualify.
- The topics to be prepared for the prelims include General Science, Current Events, Geography of India, History and Culture of India, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Indian National Movement, History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu, Development Administration in Tamil Nadu and Aptitude and Mental Ability.
- For the main exam the syllabus includes topics such as Thirrukal’s Significance as a Secular, literature, Relevance to Everyday Life, Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity, Thirukkural and Universal Values like Equality and Humanism, its relevance to socio-politico-economic affairs, and Philosophical content in Thirukkural, as well as Tamil to English translation, English to Tamil translation, Precis writing, Comprehension and Hints Development.
- The interview questions may be based on all the above mentioned topics plus current affairs, general knowledge as well as other issues and topics of relevance. You can find a more detailed syllabus on testbook.com.
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