{"id":10660093,"date":"2026-08-13T16:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=10660093"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:41:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:11:01","slug":"tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 PDF Download: Complete Unit-Wise Topics &#038; Exam Pattern for Prelims and Mains"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8b851eb27cb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8b851eb27cb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Syllabus_2026_PDF_Download_for_Prelims_Mains\" >TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 PDF Download for Prelims &amp; Mains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Group_II_IIA_Prelims_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Group II &amp; IIA Prelims Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Group_II_IIA_Mains_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_%E2%80%93_Download_PDF\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Group II &amp; IIA Mains Previous Year Question Papers &#8211; Download PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#Quick_Overview_TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_2026\" >Quick Overview: TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#TNPSC_Group_2_vs_Group_2A_Whats_the_Difference\" >TNPSC Group 2 vs Group 2A: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_Pattern_2026_for_Prelims_Mains\" >TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026 for Prelims &amp; Mains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Prelims_Unit-Wise\" >TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Prelims (Unit-Wise)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Mains_Syllabus_2026_General_Studies_300_Marks\" >TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026 (General Studies, 300 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Tamil_Eligibility_Test_Mains_Paper_I_Syllabus_2026\" >TNPSC Group 2 Tamil Eligibility Test (Mains Paper I) Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#How_to_Download_the_TNPSC_Group_2_Syllabus_PDF_2026\" >How to Download the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/#TNPSC_Group_2_2026_Preparation_Strategy_%E2%80%93_Based_on_the_Syllabus_Weightage\" >TNPSC Group 2 2026 Preparation Strategy &#8211; Based on the Syllabus Weightage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:583;763-1345\">The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the<a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-date-check-exam-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Combined Civil Services Examination<\/a> \u2013 II (CCSE-II), commonly called TNPSC Group 2 &amp; Group 2A,<a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> notification<\/a> on 11 August 2026, with the Preliminary exam scheduled for 25 October 2026. If you&#8217;re preparing for Group 2 (interview posts) or <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2a-post-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group 2A<\/a> (non-interview posts) this cycle, getting the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus 2026 and exam pattern crystal clear before you open a single book is the single highest-leverage thing you can do \u2014 it decides which of the 200+ topics deserve your time and which don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:363;1347-1709\">This guide breaks down the official TNPSC <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-post-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group 2<\/a> syllabus (as published on tnpsc.gov.in) unit by unit for both Prelims and Mains, explains the exact marks distribution, negative marking rule, and question pattern, and gives you a downloadable PDF and a practical study plan \u2014 so you&#8217;re not jumping between five different tabs to piece this together.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1nxqf7b\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Syllabus_2026_PDF_Download_for_Prelims_Mains\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 PDF Download for Prelims &amp; Mains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"822\">Candidates can download the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 PDF to get the complete subject-wise syllabus for both Prelims and Mains. The PDF covers the prescribed units and topics, helping aspirants understand the exam requirements and plan their <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preparation<\/a> accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1u34e6a\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"924\"><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"139\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"186\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"192\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"4\">\n<div><strong>All posts included in Group-2 and IIA Services<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"4\">\n<div><strong>Departments concerned<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Language(General Tamil)<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"4\">\n<div><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/495_Group-II-and-IIA-prelims.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/495_Group-II-and-IIA-prelims.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Language(General English)<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aptitude and Mental Abilty<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Studies<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1u34e6a\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"924\"><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1561\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The TNPSC Group 2 Mains syllabus 2026 is descriptive in nature and focuses on Tamil to English Translation, English to Tamil Translation, Precis Writing, Comprehension, Essay Writing (including topics from Thirukkural), and Official Letter Writing. The Mains exam evaluates candidates\u2019 analytical ability, writing clarity, language proficiency, and presentation skills.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1u34e6a\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"924\"><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"139\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"186\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"192\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<div><strong>All posts included in Group-2 Services<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<div><strong>Departments concerned<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8_Tamil-Eligibility-Test-Paper-I.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8_Tamil-Eligibility-Test-Paper-I.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Studies<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/469_Group-II-mains.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/469_Group-II-mains.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\">Question Pattern for Main Written Examination \u2013 Paper-II \u2013 General Studies (Degree Standard) &#8211; Descriptive Type.<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Question-Pattern-Group-II-MWE.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Question-Pattern-Group-II-MWE.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1u34e6a\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"924\"><strong>TNPSC Group 2A Mains Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"139\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"186\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"192\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<div><strong>All posts included in Group-2A Services<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<div><strong>Departments concerned<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8_Tamil-Eligibility-Test-Paper-I.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8_Tamil-Eligibility-Test-Paper-I.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Studies<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<div><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CCSE_Gr_IIA_583_Mains_Syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CCSE_Gr_IIA_583_Mains_Syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Group_II_IIA_Prelims_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Group II &amp; IIA Prelims Previous Year Question Papers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Year<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>General Tamil<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>General English<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>General Studies<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2025 Prelims<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_Tamil_GRP_II_IIA-2.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_Tamil_GRP_II_IIA-2.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_English_GRP_II_IIA.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_English_GRP_II_IIA.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_GS_GRP_II_IIA.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_GS_GRP_II_IIA.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2024 Prelims<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024_Group_22A_Prelims_tamil.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024_Group_22A_Prelims_tamil.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024_Group_22A_Prelims_English.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024_Group_22A_Prelims_English.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024_Group_22A_Prelims_GS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024_Group_22A_Prelims_GS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2022 Prelims<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2022_Group_22A_Prelims_tamil.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2022_Group_22A_Prelims_tamil.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2022_Group_22A_Prelims_English.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2022_Group_22A_Prelims_English.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2022_Group_22A_Prelims_GS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2022_Group_22A_Prelims_GS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2018 Prelims<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2018_Group_22A_Prelims_TaGS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2018_Group_22A_Prelims_TaGS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2018_Group_22A_Prelims_EngGS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2018_Group_22A_Prelims_EngGS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2017 Prelims<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2017_Group_22A_Prelims_TaGS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2017_Group_22A_Prelims_TaGS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2017_Group_22A_Prelims_EngGS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2017_Group_22A_Prelims_EngGS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2016 Prelims<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2016_Group_22A_Prelims_TaGS-2.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2016_Group_22A_Prelims_TaGS-2.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2016_Group_22A_Prelims_EngGS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2016_Group_22A_Prelims_EngGS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2014 Prelims<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2014_Group_22A_Prelims_TaGS-1-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2014_Group_22A_Prelims_TaGS-1-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2014_Group_22A_Prelims_EngGS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2014_Group_22A_Prelims_EngGS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"zjkasp\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Group_II_IIA_Mains_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_%E2%80%93_Download_PDF\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Group II &amp; IIA Mains Previous Year Question Papers &#8211; Download PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"2027\">\n<thead data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1509\">\n<tr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1509\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1462\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1461\">Year &amp; Exam<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1480\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1479\">Tamil Paper<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1509\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1507\">General Studies Paper<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"2027\">\n<tr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1646\">\n<td data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1557\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2025 Group 2 Mains (Interview)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1601\" data-col-size=\"sm\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1646\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_GS_GRP_II_IIA.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_GS_GRP_II_IIA.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Tamil PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_Group_2_Mains_GSdescript.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_Group_2_Mains_GSdescript.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">G S PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1774\">\n<td data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1685\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2025 Group 2A Mains (Non-Interview)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1729\">Tamil (Descriptive) \/ GS (Objective MCQ)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1774\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_Group_2A_Mains_Tamildescript.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_Group_2A_Mains_Tamildescript.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Tamil PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_Group_2A_Mains_GS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025_Group_2A_Mains_GS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">G S PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<td data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1796\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2023 Group 2 Mains<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1840\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tamil \/ GS Descriptive Paper<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1885\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2023_Group_2_Mains_Tamildescript.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2023_Group_2_Mains_Tamildescript.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Tamil PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2023_Group_2_Mains_GSdescript.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2023_Group_2_Mains_GSdescript.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">G S PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1956\">\n<td data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1907\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2019 Group 2 Mains<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1911\">General Studies Descriptive<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1956\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2019_Group_2_Mains_GSdescript-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2019_Group_2_Mains_GSdescript-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2027\">\n<td data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1978\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2016 Group 2 Mains<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1982\" data-col-size=\"sm\">General Studies Descriptive<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2027\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2016_Group_2_Mains_GSdescript.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2016_Group_2_Mains_GSdescript.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:50;1711-1760\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Overview_TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_2026\"><\/span><strong>Quick Overview: TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:182;2412-2593\">Dates above reflect the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notification<\/a> cycle. Always cross-check the exact dates against the official notification PDF on tnpsc.gov.in, as TNPSC occasionally revises schedules.<\/p>\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Particulars<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Combined Civil Services Examination \u2013 II (CCSE-II)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Covers<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group 2 (Interview Posts) &amp; Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Notification Released<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims Exam Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mode of Exam<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Offline, OMR-based (Objective Type)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Minimum Qualification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree from a UGC-recognised university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Selection Stages<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Certificate Verification\/Interview (Group 2 only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Negative Marking<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No negative marking in Prelims or Mains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">tnpsc.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:53;2595-2647\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_vs_Group_2A_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 vs Group 2A: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:108;2649-2756\">Both groups are notified together and share the same Prelims exam, but they diverge at the Mains stage:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-40:185;2758-3175\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:233;2758-2990\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-post-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group 2 (Interview Posts)<\/a>: Includes posts like Deputy Collector-equivalent administrative roles, Sub-Registrar Grade-II, District Registrar, and other posts that involve public interaction and require an interview after Mains.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:185;2991-3175\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2a-post-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts):<\/a> Includes posts like Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Field Surveyor, Draftsman, etc. Selection is based purely on Mains marks \u2014 no interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:226;3177-3402\">This distinction matters because Group 2 Mains has one General Studies paper (300 marks, descriptive) while Group 2A Mains has an additional General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning + Language paper. We&#8217;ve covered both below.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:35;3409-3443\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_Pattern_2026_for_Prelims_Mains\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026 for Prelims &amp; Mains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026<\/a> outlines the structure of the Prelims and Mains examinations, including subjects, marks, duration and question format. Candidates can check the exam pattern below to understand the selection scheme and prepare accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"48:1-48:69;3445-3513\"><strong>Stage 1: Preliminary Examination Pattern (Group 2 &amp; 2A \u2013 Common)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"50:1-50:201;3515-3715\">The Prelims is a single objective-type paper common to both Group 2 and Group 2A candidates, used only for shortlisting candidates for Mains \u2014 Prelims marks are not added to your final merit list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"52:1-57:46;3717-4011\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Part<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Aptitude and Mental Ability<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part C<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Tamil \/ General English<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>200<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>300<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"59:1-60:53;4013-4146\"><strong>Qualifying Mark:<\/strong> 90 out of 300, applicable uniformly across all communities. Negative Marking: None \u2014 attempt every question.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:295;4148-4442\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"62:3-62:295;4150-4442\"><strong>Note on marks weightage:<\/strong> Even though it&#8217;s a single combined paper, General Studies (Part A) alone carries 75 of the 200 questions and is scaled to carry proportionally higher weight in the 300-mark total, which is why most toppers spend 60%+ of their Prelims prep time on General Studies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:38;4444-4481\"><strong>Stage 2: TNPSC Group 2 Main Examination Pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:35;4483-4517\"><strong>For Group 2 (Interview Posts)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"73:1-75:112;4759-5167\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"73:1-73:148;4759-4906\">Paper I <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Tamil Eligibility Test)<\/a> is only qualifying \u2014 its marks are not counted toward the final merit, but you must clear it to be eligible.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:149;4907-5055\">Paper II (General Studies) is descriptive\/write-up type, unlike the objective Prelims, and is the paper that actually decides your merit rank.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:112;5056-5167\">Group 2 posts additionally require an Oral Test \/ Interview \/ Certificate Verification stage after Mains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-71:79;4519-4757\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Objective, Qualifying<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper II<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies (Degree Standard)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Descriptive<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:67;5169-5235\"><strong>General Studies Mains (Paper II) \u2013 Question Pattern Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This descriptive format is where most Prelims-qualified candidates lose marks \u2014 answer-writing speed and structuring (intro\u2013body\u2013conclusion within word limits) needs separate practice, not just content revision.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-84:42;5237-5661\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Part<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks per Question<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Questions to Answer<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Total Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Word Limit (approx.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part A (10-mark questions, answer all)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">90<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~100 words each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part B (10-mark questions, answer 3 of 5, Tamil\/English)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~100 words each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part C (15-mark questions, answer 2 of 3 per section, 6 sections)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">12<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">180<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~200 words each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>300<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>3 Hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"88:1-88:40;5876-5915\"><strong>For Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Group 2A Mains is fully objective type, and there is no interview \u2014 final selection is purely on Mains marks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"90:1-95:77;5917-6229\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Objective, Qualifying<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper II<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Objective<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper III<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Objective<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper IV<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Language (General Tamil or General English)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Objective<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"101:1-101:53;6355-6407\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Prelims_Unit-Wise\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Prelims (Unit-Wise)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"103:1-103:61;6409-6469\"><strong>Part A: General Studies (Degree Standard \u2013 75 Questions)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"105:1-112:88;6471-6861\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Unit<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Topic<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Approx. Questions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit I<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Science<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit II<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Geography of India<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit III<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">History, Culture of India &amp; Indian National Movement<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit IV<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Polity<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit V<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Economy &amp; Development Administration in Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit VI<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">History, Culture, Heritage &amp; Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"114:1-114:39;6863-6901\"><strong>Key sub-topics you shouldn&#8217;t skip:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"115:1-120:189;6902-7897\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"115:1-115:153;6902-7054\"><strong>General Science:<\/strong> Everyday applications of mechanics, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, nuclear physics, and current affairs in science &amp; tech.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"116:1-116:147;7055-7201\"><strong>Geography:<\/strong> Physical features, monsoon and climate, rivers, soil and mineral resources, disaster management, geographical landmarks of India.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"117:1-117:202;7202-7403\"><strong>History &amp; National Movement:<\/strong> Freedom struggle leaders (Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O. Chidambaranar, Gandhi, Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose), Dravidian and Self-Respect Movements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"118:1-118:142;7404-7545\"><strong>Indian Polity:<\/strong> Preamble, Fundamental Rights &amp; Duties, DPSP, Union &amp; State Executive\/Legislature, Panchayat Raj, RTI, Lokpal\/Lok Ayukta.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"119:1-119:163;7546-7708\"><strong>Indian Economy &amp; TN Administration:<\/strong> Five-Year Plans, RBI, GST, Finance Commission, Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu, reservation policy rationale.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"120:1-120:189;7709-7897\"><strong>TN History, Culture &amp; Heritage:<\/strong> Sangam literature, <strong>Thirukkural<\/strong> (a recurring TNPSC favourite \u2014 expect 3\u20135 questions historically), Justice Party, Periyar and Anna&#8217;s contributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"122:1-122:71;7899-7969\"><strong>Part B: Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard \u2013 25 Questions)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"124:1-127:115;7971-8249\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Unit<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Topics<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Aptitude (15 Qs)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Simplification, Percentage, HCF &amp; LCM, Ratio &amp; Proportion, Simple &amp; Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time &amp; Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Reasoning (10 Qs)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Logical reasoning, Puzzles, Dice, Visual reasoning, Alpha-numeric reasoning, Number series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"129:1-129:87;8251-8337\"><strong>Part C: Language \u2013 General Tamil \/ General English (SSLC Standard \u2013 100 Questions)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"131:1-131:349;8339-8687\"><strong>General Tamil<\/strong> covers: \u0b87\u0bb2\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0ba3\u0bae\u0bcd (Grammar \u2013 25 Qs), \u0b9a\u0bca\u0bb2\u0bcd\u0bb2\u0b95\u0bb0\u0bbe\u0ba4\u0bbf\/Vocabulary (15 Qs), \u0b8e\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0ba9\u0bcd\/Writing Skills (15 Qs), \u0b95\u0bb2\u0bc8\u0b9a\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bca\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd\/Technical Terms (10 Qs), \u0bb5\u0bbe\u0b9a\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb2\u0bcd\/Reading Comprehension (15 Qs), \u0bae\u0bca\u0bb4\u0bbf\u0baa\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1\/Translation (5 Qs), and \u0b87\u0bb2\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bae\u0bcd\/Literary Works including 20 Thirukkural chapters, N\u0101ladiy\u0101r, and works of Tamil scholars (15 Qs).<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"133:1-133:335;8689-9023\"><strong>General English<\/strong> covers: Grammar (25 Qs), Vocabulary (15 Qs), Writing Skills (10 Qs), Technical Terms (10 Qs), Reading Comprehension (20 Qs), Translation (5 Qs), and Literary Works \u2014 poems and prose extracts up to SSLC standard (15 Qs), including authors like Robert Frost, Ruskin Bond, Rabindranath Tagore, and C. Rajagopalachari.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"137:1-137:66;9030-9095\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Mains_Syllabus_2026_General_Studies_300_Marks\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026 (General Studies, 300 Marks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"139:1-139:148;9097-9244\">The Mains General Studies syllabus is far deeper than Prelims and spans seven units worth 300 marks total (40\u201360 marks per unit approximately):<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"141:1-149:64;9246-9791\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Unit<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Topic<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Approx. Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit I<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Modern History of India with reference to Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit II<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Society \u2013 Culture and Heritage<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit III<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Social Issues in India with reference to Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit IV<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Science and Technology in Development<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit V<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Constitution, Polity and Governance in India with reference to Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit VI<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Geography of India, Environment, Biodiversity &amp; Disaster Management<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit VII<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Economy with reference to Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"151:1-151:26;9793-9818\"><strong>Unit-wise highlights:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"153:1-159:156;9820-11240\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"153:1-153:262;9820-10081\"><strong>Unit I (Modern History):<\/strong> European advent, Carnatic Wars, early Tamil Nadu freedom fighters (Pulithevar, Veerapandya Kattabomman, Velu Nachiyar, Kuyili), V.O. Chidambaram, Bharathiyar, Kamaraj, women freedom fighters, origin of the Social Justice ideology.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"154:1-154:182;10082-10263\"><strong>Unit II (Tamil Society):<\/strong> Sangam-era archaeology (Keezhadi, Arikamedu, Adichanallur), Thirukkural&#8217;s philosophy, Vallalar, Justice Party, Dravidian Movement, Tani Tamil Iyakkam.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"155:1-155:179;10264-10442\"><strong>Unit III (Social Issues):<\/strong> Population, health care, child labour, women&#8217;s empowerment, marginalised groups, urbanisation, communal violence \u2014 largely current-affairs-driven.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"156:1-156:171;10443-10613\"><strong>Unit IV (Science &amp; Tech):<\/strong> Robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology (GM crops, DNA fingerprinting), IVF\/ICSI, computer fundamentals, AI\/ML, cybersecurity, blockchain.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"157:1-157:268;10614-10881\"><strong>Unit V (Polity &amp; Governance \u2014 the highest-weightage unit at 60 marks):<\/strong> Constitution, Union &amp; State Executive, 73rd\/74th Amendments, Panchayat Raj in Tamil Nadu, Centre-State relations, Judiciary, Election Commission, RTI, Lokpal, TNeGA e-governance initiatives.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"158:1-158:203;10882-11084\"><strong>Unit VI (Geography, Environment &amp; Disaster Management):<\/strong> Physical geography of India, minerals, biodiversity conservation (IUCN, CITES), SDGs, COP28, Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"159:1-159:156;11085-11240\"><strong>Unit VII (Indian Economy):<\/strong> New Economic Policy, RBI functions, Fiscal Policy, FRBM Act, Finance Commission, e-NAM, NREGS, HDI\/GDI\/GEM, foreign trade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"161:1-161:63;11242-11304\"><strong>TNPSC Group 2 General Studies Mains Question Paper Pattern (Descriptive)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Total: 300 marks, 3 hours \u2014 answer word limits range from ~100 words (10-mark questions) to ~200 words (15-mark questions).<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"163:1-167:108;11306-11645\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Part<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Units Covered<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Qs to Answer<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks Each<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit I, III, IV, V, VI, VII<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">9 (answer all)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unit II (choice-based, Tamil\/English)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 out of 5<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part C<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Sections A\u2013F across Unit I, III, IV, V, VI, VII<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2 out of 3 per section (12 total)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"173:1-173:65;11781-11845\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Tamil_Eligibility_Test_Mains_Paper_I_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Tamil Eligibility Test (Mains Paper I) Syllabus 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"175:1-175:145;11847-11991\">This is a qualifying paper (100 marks, SSLC standard, objective) \u2014 you must clear it, but marks don&#8217;t add to your rank. The syllabus covers:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"177:1-183:183;11993-12560\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"177:1-177:53;11993-12045\">Translation (Tamil to English &amp; English to Tamil)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"178:1-178:36;12046-12081\">Pr\u00e9cis Writing (\u0b9a\u0bc1\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf \u0bb5\u0bb0\u0bc8\u0ba4\u0bb2\u0bcd)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"179:1-179:36;12082-12117\">Comprehension (\u0baa\u0bca\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0b89\u0ba3\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0ba9\u0bcd)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"180:1-180:50;12118-12167\">Expansion of an abstract into a full paragraph<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"181:1-181:181;12168-12348\">Thirukkural-based essay writing \u2014 recurring themes include Thirukkural as secular literature, its relevance to everyday life, and its philosophical\/socio-political relevance<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"182:1-182:29;12349-12377\">Letter writing (official)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"183:1-183:183;12378-12560\">General Tamil language knowledge, current affairs, social issues, Dravidian Movement and Self-Respect Movement, computational\/modern Tamil usage, and sentence correction exercises<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"187:1-187:55;12567-12621\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_the_TNPSC_Group_2_Syllabus_PDF_2026\"><\/span><strong>How to Download the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"189:1-189:530;12623-13152\">The safest and most accurate source is always the official TNPSC website: <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\/english\/syllabus.html\">tnpsc.gov.in\/english\/syllabus.html<\/a> \u2014 search for &#8220;Combined Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination \u2013 Group-II and IIA Services&#8221; and &#8220;Combined Civil Services (Main) Examination \u2013 Group-II \/ Group-IIA Services&#8221; under the syllabus list. TNPSC updates the notification-specific syllabus PDF each cycle, so always download the version linked to the latest notification number, not an older cached copy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"191:1-191:281;13154-13434\">You can also get the Entri-curated, mobile-friendly version of the same syllabus (organised exactly the way you&#8217;ll study it, with topic checklists) inside the Entri app, along with previous year question papers, mock tests, and daily current affairs specific to TNPSC Group 2.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"195:1-195:77;13441-13517\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_2026_Preparation_Strategy_%E2%80%93_Based_on_the_Syllabus_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 2026 Preparation Strategy &#8211; Based on the Syllabus Weightage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"197:1-202:172;13519-14604\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"197:1-197:173;13519-13691\"><strong>Start with Unit V (Polity, 60 marks) and Unit III (Social Issues, 50 marks)<\/strong> for Mains \u2014 they&#8217;re the highest-weightage units and heavily overlap with current affairs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"198:1-198:164;13692-13855\"><strong>Don&#8217;t skip Thirukkural<\/strong> \u2014 it appears in Prelims Tamil, Mains Tamil Eligibility Test, and Mains Unit II. A few focused hours here pay off across three papers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"199:1-199:173;13856-14028\"><strong>Treat Prelims Aptitude &amp; Reasoning as a scoring section<\/strong>, not a weak spot \u2014 with only 10 fixed topics, it&#8217;s the fastest 25 marks in the whole exam if practiced daily.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"200:1-200:235;14029-14263\"><strong>Practice descriptive answer writing early<\/strong> for Mains General Studies (Group 2) \u2014 the jump from MCQ Prelims to word-limited written answers is the biggest reason candidates under-perform in Mains despite strong content knowledge.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"201:1-201:169;14264-14432\"><strong>Track current affairs unit-wise<\/strong>, not as a separate subject \u2014 TNPSC embeds current affairs into Science &amp; Tech, Economy, Polity, and Social Issues units directly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"202:1-202:172;14433-14604\"><strong>Revise using previous year question papers<\/strong> to see how TNPSC phrases and weights questions within each unit \u2014 pattern recognition saves real time closer to the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Preparing for<a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/tnpsc-group-2-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> TNPSC Group 2 &amp; 2A 2026<\/a>? The<a href=\"https:\/\/webapp.entri.app\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Entri app<\/a> offers structured video courses, unit-wise notes mapped to this exact syllabus, daily current affairs, and full-length mock tests to help you go from syllabus to score.<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"320\" \/>\n<col width=\"342\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 2 Exam Information Links&quot;}\"><em><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Exam Information Links<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 2 Notification&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-notification\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus<\/a><\/td>\n<td 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