State services · Group II & IIA · Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

TNPSC Group 2 Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services). Practise 34 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

Start a free mock test Explore topic tests

TNPSC Group 2 at a glance

Prelims questions: 200
Prelims marks: 300
Min. to qualify: 90 / 300
Marking: +1.5 · no negative

ModeOffline (OMR) · available in Tamil and English

FrequencyOnce a year (as notified)

LanguagesTamil & English (bilingual)

By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)Last updated 23 July 2026

TNPSC Group 2 full-length mock tests

Attempt 34 full-length TNPSC Group 2 mock tests built on the official 200-question, 300-mark pattern. The first few are free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 01

Free

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min7.6K attemptsModerate

Start free

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 02

Free

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min11.0K attemptsHard

Start free

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 03

Free

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min14.4K attemptsEasy

Start free

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 04

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min17.8K attemptsHard

Unlock

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 05

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min21.2K attemptsEasy

Unlock

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 06

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min24.6K attemptsModerate

Unlock

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 07

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min28.0K attemptsHard

Unlock

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 08

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min31.5K attemptsModerate

Unlock

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 09

200 Qs · 300 marks180 min34.9K attemptsHard

Unlock

Unlock all TNPSC Group 2 tests

The first tests in each section are free to try. Get the complete TNPSC Group 2 mock library, every topic test and all available languages for 3 months — a one-time ₹199 / 3 months.

TNPSC Group 2 — full access

₹199/ 3 months

Every full-length mock test
All topic-wise tests, every subject
All available languages
Step-by-step solution for every question
Indicative marks-to-rank & cut-offs

Secure payment by Razorpay · one-time ₹199 for 3 months

TNPSC Group 2 topic-wise tests & syllabus

300 topic tests across 10 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

300 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 10 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 01

Free

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min92.8K attemptsModerate

Start free

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 02

Free

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min13.4K attemptsEasy

Start free

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 03

25 Qs · 38 marks25 min44.1K attemptsHard

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 04

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min74.8K attemptsModerate

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 05

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min105K attemptsEasy

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 06

25 Qs · 38 marks25 min26.1K attemptsHard

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 07

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min56.8K attemptsModerate

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 08

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min87.4K attemptsEasy

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 09

25 Qs · 38 marks25 min8.1K attemptsHard

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 10

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min38.7K attemptsModerate

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 11

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min69.4K attemptsEasy

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 12

25 Qs · 38 marks25 min100K attemptsHard

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 13

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min20.7K attemptsModerate

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 14

15 Qs · 23 marks15 min51.4K attemptsEasy

Unlock

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 15

25 Qs · 38 marks25 min82.1K attemptsHard

Unlock

TNPSC Group 2 sample questions (Tamil & English)

A few real TNPSC Group 2 questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, shown in Tamil and English — the same bilingual format you get in the test player.

General ScienceSample 1

What is the SI unit of force?

A.Joule
B.Newton
C.Pascal
D.Watt

Solution: The newton (N) is the SI unit of force.

தமிழ்

விசையின் SI அலகு எது?

A. ஜூல்
B. நியூட்டன்
C. பாஸ்கல்
D. வாட்

விசையின் SI அலகு நியூட்டன் (N) ஆகும்.

Current AffairsSample 2

The Constitution of India came into effect on:

A.15 August 1947
B.26 January 1950
C.26 November 1949
D.2 October 1950

Solution: The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.

தமிழ்

இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு எந்த நாளில் அமலுக்கு வந்தது?

A. 1947 ஆகஸ்ட் 15
B. 1950 ஜனவரி 26
C. 1949 நவம்பர் 26
D. 1950 அக்டோபர் 2

இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு 1950 ஜனவரி 26 அன்று அமலுக்கு வந்தது; இது குடியரசு தினமாகக் கொண்டாடப்படுகிறது.

Indian & TN GeographySample 3

Which is the largest state of India by area?

A.Madhya Pradesh
B.Rajasthan
C.Maharashtra
D.Uttar Pradesh

Solution: Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area.

தமிழ்

பரப்பளவில் இந்தியாவின் மிகப்பெரிய மாநிலம் எது?

A. மத்தியப் பிரதேசம்
B. ராஜஸ்தான்
C. மகாராஷ்டிரா
D. உத்தரப் பிரதேசம்

பரப்பளவில் ராஜஸ்தான் இந்தியாவின் மிகப்பெரிய மாநிலமாகும்.

Indian HistorySample 4

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?

A.Akbar
B.Babur
C.Humayun
D.Shah Jahan

Solution: Babur founded the Mughal Empire after the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

தமிழ்

இந்தியாவில் முகலாயப் பேரரசை நிறுவியவர் யார்?

A. அக்பர்
B. பாபர்
C. ஹுமாயூன்
D. ஷாஜகான்

1526 முதலாம் பானிபட் போருக்குப் பிறகு பாபர் முகலாயப் பேரரசை நிறுவினார்.

Indian Polity & GovernanceSample 5

The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is guaranteed under which Article?

A.Article 19
B.Article 21
C.Article 25
D.Article 32

Solution: Article 21 guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty.

தமிழ்

வாழ்வுரிமை மற்றும் தனிநபர் சுதந்திரம் எந்தச் சட்டப்பிரிவின் கீழ் உறுதி செய்யப்படுகிறது?

A. பிரிவு 19
B. பிரிவு 21
C. பிரிவு 25
D. பிரிவு 32

பிரிவு 21 வாழ்வு மற்றும் தனிநபர் சுதந்திரப் பாதுகாப்பை உறுதி செய்கிறது.

Indian EconomySample 6

Which body regulates the stock market (securities market) in India?

A.RBI
B.SEBI
C.NABARD
D.LIC

Solution: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates the securities and stock market.

தமிழ்

இந்தியாவில் பங்குச் சந்தையை (பத்திரச் சந்தை) ஒழுங்குபடுத்தும் அமைப்பு எது?

A. ரிசர்வ் வங்கி
B. செபி
C. நபார்டு
D. எல்ஐசி

இந்திய பத்திரங்கள் மற்றும் பரிவர்த்தனை வாரியம் (செபி) பத்திரம் மற்றும் பங்குச் சந்தையை ஒழுங்குபடுத்துகிறது.

About the TNPSC Group 2 exam

Recruitment to Tamil Nadu's Group II (interview) and Group IIA (non-interview) posts such as Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Sub-Registrar and departmental Assistants.

What is TNPSC Group 2 & 2A?

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A — the Combined Civil Services Examination-II — recruits for a broad band of state government posts a rung below the elite Group 1 services. A single examination fills two categories at once: Group II 'interview posts' and Group IIA 'non-interview posts', which is why the exam is usually written as 'Group 2 & 2A'.

The distinction matters for how you are selected, not what you study. Every candidate sits the same Preliminary and Main examinations; the difference is the final stage. Group II interview posts add a 40-mark oral test on top of the Mains, whereas Group IIA non-interview posts are decided on the written examination alone. Because Group 2 offers a large number of vacancies across many departments, it is one of the most sought-after openings for graduates in Tamil Nadu.

How the three stages fit together

Selection runs in up to three stages. The Preliminary test is purely a screening filter — you need at least 90 out of 300 to qualify, and your marks decide only whether you advance, not your final rank. Those who clear it move to the descriptive Main examination, which has a qualifying Tamil paper and a General Studies paper that actually counts towards merit.

For Group II interview posts, a 40-mark oral test then follows, making the Mains and interview together the basis of the merit list. For Group IIA non-interview posts, the Mains marks alone decide selection. A distinctive feature of the Group 2 Prelims is its General Tamil / General English section, so language proficiency — not only general knowledge and aptitude — is tested from the very first stage. Practising exam-accurate, bilingual mock tests lets you build the speed for the objective Prelims and the language command the paper demands.

TNPSC Group 2 eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Educational qualification: A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university (a few technical posts specify particular degrees).
Age limit: Generally 21 (or 18 for some posts) up to 32 years, with upper-age relaxations for SC/ST/MBC/BC, ex-servicemen and other categories per TNPSC rules.
Knowledge of Tamil: Adequate knowledge of Tamil is required; the Mains includes a compulsory Tamil Eligibility Test paper.
Minimum qualifying mark: A candidate must secure at least 90 out of 300 in the Preliminary test to be considered for the Mains.
Number of attempts: No fixed cap on attempts, subject to the upper age limit for your category.
Nationality: Indian citizens satisfying the residence and other service conditions are eligible.

Exam pattern & marking

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Studies (Degree standard)History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, TN-specific	~117	175
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test	~33	50
General Tamil / General EnglishChoose your language paper	~50	75
Total	NaN	300

The Preliminary test has 200 objective questions for 300 marks (1.5 marks each) over 3 hours, with NO negative marking. Alongside General Studies and Aptitude, it includes a General Tamil / General English section — you answer whichever language you choose. A minimum of 90 marks is needed just to be eligible for the Mains ranking.

Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

How to prepare for TNPSC Group 2

A proven, focused TNPSC Group 2 preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.

1
Don't neglect the language section
Unlike Group 1, the Group 2 Prelims carries a substantial General Tamil / General English section. Decide your language early and revise its grammar, literature and vocabulary — these are scoring marks many aspirants leave on the table.
2
Clear the 90-mark filter with room to spare
Because 90 out of 300 is only the eligibility floor and the real cut-off is higher, aim well above it. A balanced attempt across all three sections is safer than banking everything on General Studies.
3
Root your General Studies in Samacheer Kalvi
The degree-standard General Studies still rests on the Tamil Nadu state-board (Samacheer Kalvi) and NCERT textbooks. Master these first, paying special attention to the Tamil Nadu-specific units on society, culture and reformers.
4
Turn Aptitude into guaranteed marks
The Aptitude & Mental Ability questions are the most predictable part of the paper. Drill percentages, ratios, time-and-work, series and coding until they are quick, since with no negative marking every attempt only helps.
5
Follow current affairs with a Tamil Nadu lens
Track state schemes, appointments and events alongside national and international news, from roughly a year before the exam — Tamil Nadu current affairs recur across both the Prelims and the Mains.
6
Start Mains answer-writing early
Since the descriptive Mains, not the Prelims, decides your rank, begin practising structured written answers in your chosen language while you revise for the Prelims, so the jump to the descriptive stage never catches you off guard.

TNPSC Group 2 marks, cut-offs & selection

The Preliminary test only screens candidates for the Mains — you must first cross the minimum qualifying mark of 90 out of 300, and then reach the category cut-off to be shortlisted. Final selection is built from the descriptive Mains (and, for Group II interview posts, a 40-mark oral test). The bands below are indicative Prelims zones.

TNPSC Group 2 marks vs. rank

Score range	Prelims zone	Guidance
210+ / 300	Top zone	Very safe for the Mains
185–209	Strong	Comfortably through the Prelims
165–184	Safe (General)	Around the General cut-off
145–164	Borderline	May clear for reserved categories
90–144	Qualified only	Above the 90 floor but below the cut-off

Prelims cut-off by category (indicative)

General (UR)Prelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 165 – 178

BCPrelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 160 – 172

MBC / DNCPrelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 155 – 168

SCPrelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 135 – 155

STPrelims cut-off

Indicative marks: ≈ 110 – 140

The Preliminary pattern, the 90-mark qualifying floor, the bilingual format and the Group II / IIA distinction are the official TNPSC Group 2 & 2A details. Prelims cut-offs and score zones are indicative, based on recent-cycle trends, and vary each year; final selection is decided by the Mains (and interview, for Group II posts). Always verify current specifics on tnpsc.gov.in.

Posts under TNPSC Group II & IIA

A single Group 2 & 2A examination fills two families of posts. Group II posts carry an interview; Group IIA posts do not. The list below shows representative posts with their department and which selection track they follow.

Post	Department	Track	Selection process
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer	Commercial Taxes Department	Group II (Interview)	Prelims + Mains + Interview
Sub-Registrar (Grade II)	Registration Department	Group II (Interview)	Prelims + Mains + Interview
Assistant Inspector of Labour	Labour Department	Group II (Interview)	Prelims + Mains + Interview
Municipal Commissioner (Grade III)	Municipal Administration	Group II (Interview)	Prelims + Mains + Interview
Assistant Section Officer	Secretariat / Legislative Assembly	Group II (Interview)	Prelims + Mains + Interview
Probation Officer	Social Defence Department	Group II (Interview)	Prelims + Mains + Interview
Assistant (various departments)	Secretariat & departments	Group IIA (Non-interview)	Prelims + Mains
Junior Employment Officer	Employment & Training	Group IIA (Non-interview)	Prelims + Mains
Executive Officer (Grade III)	HR & CE Department	Group IIA (Non-interview)	Prelims + Mains
Forester	Forest Department	Group IIA (Non-interview)	Prelims + Mains

A representative set of institutes that admit through TNPSC Group 2. Many more posts participate in the counselling process.

TNPSC Group 2 important dates

The typical TNPSC Group 2 timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.

Notification & online application
As announced by TNPSC on tnpsc.gov.in
Preliminary test
As per the TNPSC annual calendar
Prelims result & Mains registration
A few weeks after the Prelims
Main (descriptive) examination
Tamil Eligibility paper + General Studies paper
Oral test (Group II interview posts only)
For shortlisted interview-post candidates
Final result & posting
Merit lists for Group II and Group IIA posts

TNPSC Group 2 — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions TNPSC Group 2 aspirants ask most.

What is the difference between TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A?

Both are recruited through the same Preliminary and Main examinations, but they differ at the final stage. Group II posts (such as Deputy Commercial Tax Officer and Sub-Registrar) are 'interview posts' — selection includes a 40-mark oral test after the Mains. Group IIA posts (such as departmental Assistant) are 'non-interview posts', where the descriptive Main examination alone decides selection.

What is the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims exam pattern?

The Preliminary test is a single objective paper of 200 questions worth 300 marks (1.5 marks each), to be completed in 3 hours with no negative marking. It covers General Studies at degree standard, an Aptitude & Mental Ability Test, and a General Tamil / General English section. A minimum of 90 out of 300 is required to qualify for the Mains.

Is TNPSC Group 2 conducted in Tamil and English?

Yes. The examination is fully bilingual — the questions are provided in both Tamil and English, and candidates may read and answer in whichever official language they prefer. The Prelims additionally includes a General Tamil or General English language section, and the Mains has a compulsory Tamil Eligibility Test.

What is the selection process for Group 2 & 2A?

There are up to three stages: a Preliminary test (objective, for screening only, minimum 90/300 to qualify), a descriptive Main examination (a qualifying Tamil paper plus a General Studies paper that counts towards merit), and — for Group II interview posts only — a 40-mark oral test. Group IIA non-interview posts are selected on the Mains alone.

What is the eligibility for TNPSC Group 2?

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline is the basic requirement, along with being within the age band (generally 21–32 years, with relaxations for reserved categories) and having adequate knowledge of Tamil. Some technical posts specify particular qualifications, and certain posts have their own minimum age.

How should I use mock tests to prepare for TNPSC Group 2?

Take full-length bilingual Prelims mocks in your chosen language to rehearse attempting all 200 questions in 3 hours across General Studies, Aptitude and the language section. Use subject and topic tests — especially for the language paper and the Tamil Nadu units — to build depth, and review each mock to close weak areas before the next attempt.

Official sources & references

The TNPSC Group 2 pattern, marking, eligibility and dates on this page are verified against Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). Exam details can change each cycle — always confirm current specifics on the official source before you rely on them.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

Start your TNPSC Group 2 preparation today

Take your first full-length mock free, see your predicted rank, and let the analysis show you exactly what to fix next.

Start free

TNPSC Group 2 Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

TNPSC Group 2 at a glance

TNPSC Group 2 full-length mock tests

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 01

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 02

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 03

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 04

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 05

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 06

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 07

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 08

TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Prelims Mock 09

Unlock all TNPSC Group 2 tests

TNPSC Group 2 topic-wise tests & syllabus

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 01

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 02

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 03

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 04

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 05

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 06

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 07

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 08

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 09

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 10

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 11

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 12

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 13

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 14

Physics, Chemistry & Everyday Science — Test 15

TNPSC Group 2 sample questions (Tamil & English)

About the TNPSC Group 2 exam

What is TNPSC Group 2 & 2A?

How the three stages fit together

TNPSC Group 2 eligibility & exam pattern

Eligibility criteria

Exam pattern & marking

How to prepare for TNPSC Group 2

Don't neglect the language section

Clear the 90-mark filter with room to spare

Root your General Studies in Samacheer Kalvi

Turn Aptitude into guaranteed marks

Follow current affairs with a Tamil Nadu lens

Start Mains answer-writing early

TNPSC Group 2 marks, cut-offs & selection

TNPSC Group 2 marks vs. rank

Prelims cut-off by category (indicative)

Posts under TNPSC Group II & IIA

TNPSC Group 2 important dates

TNPSC Group 2 — frequently asked questions

Official sources & references

Start your TNPSC Group 2 preparation today