TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria: As TNPSC prepares to release examination notifications for multiple departments, prospective candidates are encouraged to review the TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria, including age limits and qualification requirements.
TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility conditions for TNPSC Group 2, also known as the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II), will be specified in the official notification issued by TNPSC. As per these criteria, applicants should be in the age range of 18 to 30 and possess a 10+2 degree from an institution recognized and accredited by either the Tamil Nadu State government or the Central Government of India.
TNPSC Group 2 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The selection committee will also provide information regarding age relaxation for candidates with disabilities and those holding law degrees. The commencement of the TNPSC Group 2 selection process is expected in February 2024. The details regarding the necessary educational qualifications and additional eligibility criteria for TNPSC Group 2 are derived from the latest notification.
Exam Overview
TNPSC is gearing up to release the TNPSC Group 2 Exam Notification for the year 2023. In February 2022, TNPSC had issued the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2023 notification, announcing a total of 5529 job vacancies, encompassing both Group 2 and 2A categories, for the following year. Stay tuned for updates on the latest openings for 2023. Here, we present key highlights from the TNPSC Group 2 Notification, including the most recent examination-related information in the table below.
Age Limit
Candidates are advised to diligently fill out all necessary details while submitting their online applications, including accurate information related to their date of birth and eligibility. Below, you will find details regarding the TNPSC Group 2 Age & Qualifications. The TNPSC Group 2 posts have varying age requirements, with a minimum age criterion of 18 years and a maximum age limit of 32 years, depending on the specific position applied for.
TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification
Since the TNPSC Group 2 exams cover a lot of posts and departments, the educational qualification required for each of them is varied too.
| TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification | |
| TNPSC Group 2 Posts | Required Educational Qualification for Candidates |
| 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. |
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