TNPSC Group 2, 2A Exam Tomorrow: 4.90 Lakh Candidates Compete for 846 Vacancies Across Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will conduct the Combined Group 2 and Group 2A Preliminary Examination on November 1, 2026. Nearly 4.90 lakh candidates are expected to compete for 846 vacancies across various Tamil Nadu government departments.

The examination will be conducted at 1,647 centres across the state, including 173 centres in Chennai.

TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies has increased from 821 to 846 following the addition of new posts and revisions to existing vacancies.

Group 2: 43 vacancies

Group 2A: 803 vacancies

Total: 846 vacancies

The recruitment includes positions such as Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Sub-Registrar, Jailor, Senior Inspector, Handloom Inspector and Assistant.

Nearly 4.90 Lakh Candidates Registered

A total of 4,89,897 candidates applied for the examination. After 12 applications were rejected, 4,89,885 candidates were eligible to appear.

The candidate breakdown is as follows:

Men: 1,84,131

Women: 3,05,719

Third gender: 35

Total: 4,89,885

TNPSC Exam Centres in Chennai

In Chennai, 51,721 candidates will appear for the examination at 173 centres.

Men: 22,384

Women: 29,333

Third gender: 4

Across Tamil Nadu, 1,647 examination centres have been arranged to accommodate candidates.