{"id":25474612,"date":"2026-08-13T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25474612"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:10:23","slug":"tnpsc-group-2-previous-question-papers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-previous-question-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers 2026: Prelims &#038; Mains (With Answer Key)"},"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-6a887010625d3\" 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-6a887010625d3\"  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-previous-question-papers\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Group_II_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Syllabus_PDF_Download\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Group II Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Syllabus PDF Download<\/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-previous-question-papers\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Group_II_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Overview\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Group II Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Notification Overview<\/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-previous-question-papers\/#TNPSC_Group_2_2A_Prelims_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_%E2%80%93_Official_PYQs_Download\" >TNPSC Group 2 &amp; 2A Prelims Previous Year Question Papers &#8211;\u00a0 Official PYQs Download<\/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-previous-question-papers\/#TNPSC_Group_2_2A_Mains_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_%E2%80%93_Official_PDF_Download\" >TNPSC Group 2 &amp; 2A Mains Previous Year Question Papers &#8211; 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Previous year papers show you exactly how TNPSC frames questions, which topics repeat year after year, and where the real difficulty lies \u2014 something no<a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> syllabus PDF<\/a> can tell you on its own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:269;1170-1438\">This blog explains how to use TNPSC Group 2 Prelims and Mains previous year question papers effectively, breaks down the exact exam pattern you&#8217;ll be practising against for the 2026 cycle, and gives you a <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-study-plan-for-90-days-revised-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">topic-wise plan<\/a> to convert PYQ practice into score improvement.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Group_II_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Syllabus_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Group II Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Syllabus PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:269;1170-1438\">Before practising TNPSC Group 2 previous year question papers, candidates should understand the latest syllabus and exam pattern. Refer to the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF below to check the subject-wise topics and prepare accordingly.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:269;1170-1438\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Group_II_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Group II Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Notification Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TNPSC does not always publish official answer keys and full question papers for every past year on a single page. Always cross-check any previous year paper and its answer key against the <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-answer-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">final answer key<\/a> published on tnpsc.gov.in for that particular exam year before relying on it, since tentative answer keys are sometimes revised after the challenge window.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Organisation<\/td>\n<td>Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Name<\/td>\n<td>Combined Civil Services Examination II (CCSE-II)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advertisement No.<\/td>\n<td>740<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notification No.<\/td>\n<td>07\/2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notification Date<\/td>\n<td>11 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Posts Covered<\/td>\n<td>Group II Services and Group IIA Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td>821 (41 Group II + 780 Group IIA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mode of Application<\/td>\n<td>Online only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Website<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpscexams.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpscexams.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official Website<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Category<\/td>\n<td>Government Jobs in Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_2A_Prelims_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_%E2%80%93_Official_PYQs_Download\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 &amp; 2A Prelims Previous Year Question Papers &#8211;\u00a0 Official PYQs Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates can access the TNPSC Group 2 &amp; 2A Prelims Previous Year Question Papers PDF below to familiarise themselves with the Preliminary exam format, question types and important areas covered in past papers. Practising these papers can help candidates assess their preparation and improve time management.<\/p>\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=\"TNPSC_Group_2_2A_Mains_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_%E2%80%93_Official_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 &amp; 2A Mains Previous Year Question Papers &#8211; Official PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates can use the TNPSC Group 2 &amp; 2A Mains Previous Year Question Papers PDF below to practise questions from earlier examinations and understand the type and difficulty level of questions asked in the Mains exam. Regular practice can help improve preparation level.<\/p>\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=\"20:1-20:58;1838-1895\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_TNPSC_Group_2_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_Matter\"><\/span><strong>Why TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers Matter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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=\"22:1-25:122;1897-2552\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:182;1897-2078\"><strong>Understand the real exam pattern<\/strong> \u2014 beyond the syllabus, PYQs show you exactly how questions are worded, how options are framed, and which units get more weightage in practice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:173;2079-2251\"><strong>Identify repeated topics<\/strong> \u2014 TNPSC tends to repeat certain themes across years, especially in Indian Polity, Tamil Nadu History &amp; Culture, and <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/current-affairs-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Current Affairs<\/a> sections.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:179;2252-2430\"><strong>Build exam-day time management<\/strong> \u2014 solving full-length previous papers under timed conditions is the closest simulation you&#8217;ll get to the actual 3-hour Prelims or Mains exam.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:122;2431-2552\"><strong>Benchmark your preparation<\/strong> \u2014 scoring yourself against actual past cut-offs tells you realistically where you stand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:68;2554-2621\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026_%E2%80%93_What_PYQs_Should_Match\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 &#8211; What PYQs Should Match<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:282;2623-2904\">Before practising old papers, know the current pattern so you can judge how closely an old paper reflects the 2026 syllabus. The <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-date-check-exam-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 exam<\/a> (common for Group II and Group IIA) is scheduled for 01.11.2026, 9:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM, and follows this structure:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-36:73;2906-3216\">\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\">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\">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\">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\">Degree Standard<\/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\">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\">SSLC Standard<\/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\">C<\/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\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC Standard<\/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 Questions \/ 300 Marks<\/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, OMR-based<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:283;3218-3500\">If you&#8217;re using older TNPSC Group 2 Prelims papers (pre-2024) for practice, double-check the question distribution \u2014 TNPSC has revised its Group 2 Prelims pattern over the years, and older papers may not exactly match the current 75+25+100 structure or unit-wise weightage.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:66;3502-3567\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026_%E2%80%93_What_PYQs_Should_Match\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2026 &#8211; What PYQs Should Match<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:185;3569-3753\">The Main Examination is separate for <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-post-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group II Services <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2a-post-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group IIA Services<\/a>, so make sure you&#8217;re practising the right set of previous papers for the service you&#8217;re targeting.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:54;3755-3808\">Group II Services Main Exam Pattern (Descriptive)<\/h3>\n<p>Paper II is further split into three answer-length sections in the actual paper: Part A (10-mark, ~100-word answers), Part B (10-mark, in Tamil or English, ~100-word answers), and Part C (15-mark, ~200-word answers) \u2014 so when practising Mains PYQs, don&#8217;t just check the &#8220;correct&#8221; content, also check whether your answer fits the prescribed word limit for that part.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-49:70;3810-4021\">\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\">Max 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<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\">Qualifying 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\">100<\/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<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\">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\">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<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"53:1-53:58;4390-4447\"><strong>TNPSC Group IIA Services Main Exam Pattern (Objective, CBT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Group IIA Mains is a Computer Based Test (CBT), unlike Group II&#8217;s descriptive Paper II \u2014 so previous year Group IIA papers are more useful for objective-type practice, while Group II Mains papers require you to practise answer writing, not just recall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-59:95;4449-4741\">\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\">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\">Max 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\">Qualifying 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\">\u2014<\/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\">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\">Paper II-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\">150<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300 (combined)<\/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\">Paper II-B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(combined above)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(combined above)<\/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=\"63:1-63:70;5005-5074\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_TNPSC_Group_2_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_Effectively\"><\/span><strong>How to Use TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers Effectively<\/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=\"65:1-71:164;5076-6205\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:133;5076-5208\"><strong>Start only after finishing the basics<\/strong> of each unit \u2014 solving PYQs before covering the syllabus wastes their diagnostic value.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:127;5209-5335\"><strong>Imitate real exam conditions<\/strong> \u2014 solve a full previous Prelims paper in one sitting of exactly 3 hours, without pausing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-67:147;5336-5482\"><strong>Analyse every wrong answer<\/strong> \u2014 for each mistake, note whether it was a factual gap, a misread question, or a silly error, and track patterns.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:233;5483-5715\"><strong>Tabulate topic-wise frequency<\/strong> \u2014 go through 5\u201310 years of Prelims papers and count how many questions came from each syllabus unit (<a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-indian-polity-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Polity<\/a>, Tamil Nadu History, Science &amp; Technology, etc.) to prioritise high-yield units.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:183;5716-5898\"><strong>For Mains, practise answer writing, not just recall<\/strong> \u2014 write full 100-word and 200-word answers to old Mains questions and time yourself, since word-limit discipline is graded.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"70:1-70:143;5899-6041\"><strong>Revise using PYQs in the last 30 days<\/strong> before the exam \u2014 by this stage, PYQs should replace fresh reading as your primary revision tool.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-71:164;6042-6205\"><strong>Cross-check every answer key<\/strong> against the official TNPSC website before memorising it, since third-party sources sometimes carry unverified or <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-answer-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdated keys<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"73:1-73:83;6207-6289\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Prelims_%E2%80%94_Topic-Wise_Weightage_Based_on_Official_Syllabus_Units\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Prelims \u2014 Topic-Wise Weightage (Based on Official Syllabus Units)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:156;6291-6446\">While actual question counts vary slightly year to year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-syllabus-tamil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">syllabus<\/a> units and their approximate question allocation for General Studies (Part A) are:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-84:83;6448-6808\">\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\">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\">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\">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\">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\">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\">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<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-86:262;6810-7071\">Use this table to sort your PYQ practice by unit \u2014 Units V and VI together account for 40 of the 75 General Studies questions, making Tamil Nadu-specific economy, history, and socio-political movements the single highest-weightage area in TNPSC Group 2 Prelims.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"88:1-88:72;7073-7144\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Mains_Group_IIA_%E2%80%94_Reasoning_Topics_Frequently_Asked\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 Mains (Group IIA) \u2014 Reasoning Topics Frequently Asked\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"90:1-90:198;7146-7343\">The 50-question General Intelligence and Reasoning section (SSLC Standard) draws from a fixed list of topics \u2014 when practising previous papers, make sure you&#8217;ve covered each of these at least once:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"92:1-92:241;7345-7585\">Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Dice, Direction &amp; Distance, Logical Venn Diagrams, Alpha-numeric Reasoning, Calendar, Permutation &amp; Combination, Figural Series, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, and Statement &amp; Conclusion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"94:1-94:61;7587-7647\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Find_TNPSC_Group_2_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_2026\"><\/span><strong>Where to Find TNPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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=\"96:1-98:181;7649-8135\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"96:1-96:203;7649-7851\"><strong>Official source (most reliable):<\/strong> tnpsc.gov.in publishes tentative and final answer keys for each conducted exam under its &#8220;Answer Keys&#8221; section \u2014 this is the only source guaranteed to be accurate.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"97:1-97:103;7852-7954\"><strong>Entri.app <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-study-material\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study material<\/a>:<\/strong> including TNPSC Group 2 PYQ practice sets \/ mock tests etc,<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"98:1-98:181;7955-8135\">Avoid relying solely on unofficial PDFs circulating on forums or file-sharing sites without verifying them against the official answer key, since transcription errors are common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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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