Candidates who have qualified for the prelims exams and have qualified for the TNPSC Group 2 Mains are directed to upload their original scanned documents for verification on the official website from 17th November 2022 to 16th December 2022 through the listed e-Seva centres of TACTV. The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result was released. The exam was conducted on 21st May 2022. Candidates who are qualified in the prelims are eligible to attend the mains exam. Mains is scheduled to be held on 25th February 2023. 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 had applied 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.

TNPSC Group 2 Updates

11th November 2022: TNPSC Group 2 Notice for Uploading of Scanned Documents Released!

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released a notice regarding the uploading of the original scanned documents for verification on the official website from 17th November 2022 to 16th December 2022 through the listed e-Seva centres of TACTV for the candidates who have qualified for the Mains Exam. The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result was announced on 8th November 2022. 

Download TNPSC Group 2 Notice for Uploading of Scanned Documents

8th November 2022: TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result Out!

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result for the exam which was held on 21st May 2022. Candidates who are qualified in the prelims are eligible to attend the mains which is scheduled on 25th February 2023. Below is the direct link to download the prelims result.

Direct Link to Download TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result

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:

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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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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:

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Main Exam
3. 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

1. Origin and Development of Tamil Civilization
2. Musical Tradition of Tamil Nadu
3. Sangam Period Literature
4. Dramatic Art Form
5. Rationalist Movements 
6. Socio-Economic History
7. Contribution of Social Reform Movements for Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu
8. Feminism
9. 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

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern

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

TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification

*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.

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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