TNPSC GROUP 2/2a EXAM
The Combined Civil Services Examination Group II (CCSE-II), which is held annually by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), is used to find candidates for the state of Tamil Nadu’s various civil services. For Group 2 and 2A posts, TNPSC administers the CCSE-II tests. The commission announces the openings for Group 2 and Group 2A under two divisions. The sole exam distinction between Group 2 and Group 2A is the interview. Group 2 contains openings with interviews, while Group 2A has openings without interviews.
| Notification | Details |
|---|---|
TNPSC Group 2/2A Notification 2024 | To be notified |
TNPSC Group 2/2A Exam Date 2024 | To be notified |
TNPSC Group 2/2A Online Registration Starts | To be notified |
TNPSC Group 2/2A Online Registration Ends | To be notified |
TNPSC Group 2/2A Registration Fee | Rs.150/- (valid for 5 years, based on 2022 notification) |
TNPSC Group 2/2A Prelims Examination Fee | Rs.100/- (based on 2022 notification) |
TNPSC Group 2/2A Mains Examination Fee | Rs.150/- (based on 2022 notification) |
Tamil Nadu Public Service has released the exam pattern for the recruitment of TNPSC Group 2/2A of posts that come under the cadre. Different posts include Sub Registrar – Grade-II in Registration Department , Junior Employment Officer in Employment and Training (Employment Wing) Department, Assistant Inspector of Labour in the Labour Department, Special Assistant in Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department, etc are included in the TNPSC Group 2/2A. Candidates who want to apply for these posts must be well-versed with the TNPSC Group 2/2A Syllabus and Exam pattern 2023.
TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview (only for Group 2 Posts).
Total Marks
- Prelims: 300 Marks
- Mains: 300 Marks
- Interview: 40 Marks
Exam Duration
- Prelims: 3 hours
- Mains: 1 hour 30 minutes (Paper I) + 3 hours (Paper II)
Language of Exam – English, Tamil
Mode of Exam – Offline Mode
Mode of Counselling – Offline Mode
TNPSC Group 2/2A 2023 Age Limit
AGE LIMIT (as on 01.07.2022): (For both Interview Posts and Non-Interview Posts)
Note : No maximum age limit for applicants belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all castes who possess a General Educational Qualification (Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/ Science/ Commerce).
Explanation: “No maximum age limit” shall mean that the applicants should not have completed 60 years of age either on the date of Notification or at the time of selection/appointment to the post.
For all the above-mentioned posts, following age concessions are also applicable:
- Persons With Benchmark Disability are eligible for age relaxation up to 10 years.
- The Maximum age limit for Ex-Servicemen is 50 years.
- Ex-Servicemen who have already been recruited to any class or service or category are not eligible for the above-mentioned age concession.
TNPSC GROUP 2/2A Exam 2023 Educational qualification
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: (as on 23.02.2022). The results of the qualifying examinations should have been declared on or before this date.
Interview Posts
1. Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) in Employment and Training Department (Employment Wing)
Qualification : 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
2. Probation Officer in the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services
Qualification : 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
3. Assistant Inspector of Labour in Labour Department
Qualification : 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
4. Sub-Registrar, Grade-II in Registration Department
Qualification : A Bachelor’s Degree
5. Junior Employment Officer (Differently Abled) in Employment and Training Department (Employment Wing)
Qualification : 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
6. Special Assistant in the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department
Qualification : Any Degree and Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by Higher / Senior
Grade in Tamil and English
7. Special Branch Assistant in Intelligence Section of the Police Department
Qualification : 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
8. Special Branch Assistant in Criminal Investigation Department
Qualification : 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
Non – Interview Posts
9. Municipal Commissioner, Grade-II in Municipal Administration Department
Qualification : Degree of any University
10. Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Other than Law and Finance Department)
Qualification : (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
11. Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Law Department)
Qualification : B.L., Degree
12. Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (Finance Department)
Qualification : 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.
13. Assistant Section Officer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Qualification : (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.
14. Full Time Residential Warden (Men’s Hostel)
Qualification : 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
15. Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Department of Co-operative Societies.
Qualification : 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.
16. Audit Inspector in the Audit Wing of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
Qualification : 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
17. Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department
Qualification : 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
18. Supervisor / Junior Superintendent in Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business Department
Qualification : Any Degree
19. Handloom Inspector in Handlooms and Textiles Department
Qualification : 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
20. Revenue Assistant in the Revenue Department in various Revenue Units
Qualification : Degree from any University
21. (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)
Qualification : Any Bachelor’s Degree
22. Personal Clerk in Secretariat (Finance Department)
Qualification : Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics
23. 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.
Qualification : Any Bachelor’s Degree
24. Accountant in Treasuries and Accounts Department
Qualification : Any Bachelor’s Degree Other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who holds a degree in Commerce
25. Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper in Employment and Training Department (Training Wing)
Qualification : Any Degree from any University
26. Assistant / Accountant in Sericulture Department
Qualification : Degree from any University
27. Executive Officer, GradeII in Town Panchayat Department
Qualification : Degree from any University
28. Planning Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission
Qualification : Degree of B.A., or B.Sc., or B.Com., of any University
29. Audit Assistant in Accounts Branch of Highways Department
Qualification : Degree in B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com., preferably B.com
30. Junior Co-operative Auditor in Co-operative Audit Department
Qualification : 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
31. Assistant in Secretariat (Finance Department)
Qualification : Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Economics or Statistics
32. Assistant in Secretariat, (Law Department)
Qualification : B.L., Degree
33. Lower Division Clerk in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat
Qualification : B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com
TNPSC Group 2/2A Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 2/2A Exam is an offline mode examination which consists of Prelims, Mains and Interview (Only for Group 2 posts).
Prelims
For the Prelims, the aspirants have to answer 300 marks of 200 multiple-choice questions which carries 1.5 marks for each question with No Negtive Marks. The Prelims syllabus includes
- General Tamil (100 Questions) or General English (100 Questions)
- General Studies (75 Questions)
- Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 Questions)
Mains
For the Mains, the aspirants have to answer Paper I and Paper II.
- Paper I – Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper (SSLC Standard) – Descriptive Type (100 Marks)
- Paper II – General Studies (Degree Standard) – Descriptive Type (300 Marks)
Note :
1. Paper-II will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I.
2. Except the Questions on “Tamil to English translation” all the questions in Paper I should be answered in Tamil only.
3. Paper-II has to be answered fully in Tamil or fully in English.
4. Marks secured in Paper-II alone will be considered for selection to Interview (40 marks)
TNPSC Group 2/2A Syllabus
TNPSC GROUP 2/2A PRELIMS SYLLABUS (PART A - GENERAL TAMIL)
TNPSC GROUP 2/2A PRELIMS SYLLABUS (PART B - GENERAL STUDIES + APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY)
Unit 1. GENERAL SCIENCE
i. Physics : Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to
understand the past, present and future. Nature of Universe – Measurement of Physical Quantities – General Scientific Laws in Motion – Force, Pressure and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat and Nuclear Physics in our daily life.
ii. Chemistry : Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Metallurgy and Food Adulterants.
iii. Biology : Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of living organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases, Environment and Ecology
Unit 2. CURRENT EVENTS
(i) History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and authors.
(ii) Polity – 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) Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
(vi) Prominent Personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy.
Unit 3. 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) Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.
Unit 4. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA
(i) Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History.
(ii) Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
(iii) Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom.
(iv) India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.
Unit 5. INDIAN POLITY
(i) Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.
(ii) Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj.
(iv) Spirit of Federalism: Centre – State Relationships.
(v) Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law.
(vi) Corruption in Public Life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter.
Unit 6. 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 – Goods and Services Tax.
(iii) Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural Welfare Oriented Programmes – Social Problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty.
Unit 7. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
(i) National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar,
Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai
Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore and others.
(ii) Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements.
(iii) Communalism and Partition.
Unit 8. HISTORY, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENTS OF TAMIL NADU
i. History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological Discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
ii. Thirukkural:
a) Significance as a Secular Literature.
b) Relevance to Everyday Life.
c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity.
d) Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism etc.
e) Relevance to Socio – Politico –Economic affairs.
f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural.
iii. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle.
iv. Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement and Principles underlying both these Movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.
Unit 9. DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN TAMIL NADU
(i) Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform
Movements in the Socio – Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
(ii) Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social
Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio – Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
(iii) Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of SocioEconomic Development.
(iv) Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu.
(v) Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
(vi) Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
(vii) e-Governance in Tamil Nadu.
Unit 10. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS
i. Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
ii. Ratio and Proportion.
iii. Simple Interest– Compound Interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
iv. Logical Reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha Numeric Reasoning – Number Series.
TNPSC GROUP 2/2A MAINS SYLLABUS
Paper-1 : Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type)
1.(a) Tamil to English Translation
(b) English to Tamil Translation
2. Precis Writing
3. Comprehension
4. Hints Development
5. Essay Writing in Thirukkural
6. Letter writing (Official)
7. Knowledge in Tamil Language
TNPSC Group 2/2A MAINS Syllabus (Paper 1)
Paper-2 : General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive Type)
TNPSC GROUP 2/2A MAINS Syllabus (Paper 2)
1. Role And Impact Of Science And Technology In The Development Of India And Tamil Nadu:
Nature of universe-General scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries – Science glossary-Physical quantities, standards and units – Mechanics and properties of matter Force, motion and energy-Heat, light and sound-Magnetism, -electricity and electronics – Elements and -compounds -Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction-Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers -pesticides, insecticides-Main concepts of life science-The cell – basic unit of life-Classification of living organism-Nutrition -and dietetics-Respiration – Blood and blood-circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Animals, plants and human life Govt. policy -organizations on Science and Technology-Role, achievement & impact of Science and technology-Energy – self sufficiency – oil exploration Genetics – the science of heredity Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio-diversity and its conservation-Human diseases, prevention and remedies-Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases-Alcoholism and Drug abuse – Computer-science and advancement.
2. Administration Of Union And States With Special Reference To Tamil Nadu:
State government organization – structure, functions and control mechanism-District administration – role in people’s welfare oriented programmes – Industrial map of Tamil Nadu — role of state government-Public Services – role of recruitment agencies-State finance – resources, budget and financial administration-Use of IT in administration — e-governance in the State-Natural calamities – Disaster Management Union and State – Social Welfare – Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu-Relationship between State and Union-Industrial map of India Public Services – role of recruitment agencies in Union Government-Social welfare government sponsored schemes by Government of India
3. Socio – Economic Issues In India/Tamil Nadu:
Population Explosion- Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu- Child Labour Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b) Sanitation- Rural and Urban (c) Corruption in public life – Anti-Corruption -measures – CVC, Lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG-IlliteracyWomen Empowerment – Role of the Govt. in Women Empowerment – Social injustice to womenfolk – Domestic violence, dowry menace, sexual assault-Impact of violence on the growth of the nation – Religious violence, –Terrorism and Communal violence. Human Rights issues-Right to information – Central and State Commission Education – Linkage between Education and Economic Growth-Community Development Programme-Employment Guarantee Scheme-Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development-Role of N.G.O’s in Social Welfare – Govt. Policy on Health.
