{"id":3545,"date":"2026-08-14T13:35:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=3545"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:49:31","slug":"tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Group 2A Selection Process 2026 \u2013 Stages, Exam Pattern &#038; Merit List"},"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-6a91df6305595\" 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-6a91df6305595\"  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\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure\/#TNPSC_Group_2A_Selection_Process_2026_Notification_%E2%80%93_PDF\" >TNPSC Group 2A Selection Process 2026 Notification &#8211; PDF<\/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\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure\/#TNPSC_Group_2A_Prelims_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\" >TNPSC Group 2A 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\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure\/#TNPSC_Group_2A_Mains_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\" >TNPSC Group 2A Mains 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure\/#TNPSC_Group_2A_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Overview\" >TNPSC Group 2A Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Quick Overview<\/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\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure\/#TNPSC_Group_2A_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Stages_in_Detail\" >TNPSC Group 2A Selection Process 2026 \u2013 Stages in Detail<\/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\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure\/#TNPSC_Group_2A_Ranking_2026_Merit_List_Procedure\" >TNPSC Group 2A Ranking 2026 &amp; Merit List Procedure<\/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\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-selection-procedure\/#Important_Points_to_Remember_About_TNPSC_Group_2A_Selection\" >Important Points to Remember About TNPSC Group 2A Selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:624;566-1189\">Cracking TNPSC Group 2A 2026 isn&#8217;t just about clearing one exam \u2014 it&#8217;s a multi-stage journey that tests your knowledge, consistency, and documentation readiness at every step. Understanding the TNPSC Group 2A selection process in advance helps you plan your preparation strategically and avoid last-minute surprises at the certificate verification or counselling stage. In this blog, we walk you through every stage of the TNPSC Group 2A Notification 2026 (Notification No. 07\/2026, Advertisement No. 740) selection process \u2014 from the Preliminary Examination all the way to final counselling and post allotment.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:624;566-1189\">Track every stage of TNPSC Group 2A 2026 \u2014 Prelims, Mains, and Counselling \u2014 with real-time updates and expert guidance on the <a href=\"https:\/\/webapp.entri.app\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entri App<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:624;566-1189\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tamil-nadu-psc-group-2a-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC GROUP 2A SYLLABUS<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:58;1342-1399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2A_Selection_Process_2026_Notification_%E2%80%93_PDF\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2A Selection Process 2026 Notification &#8211; PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:624;566-1189\">Candidates can download the official TNPSC Group 2A Notification PDF below to check the complete selection process, exam pattern, certificate verification, merit list, counselling, and other recruitment stages.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Medium<\/th>\n<th><strong>Notification PDF<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>7\/2026<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_2026-Dated_11.08.2026-English-version.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_2026-Dated_11.08.2026-English-version.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>07\/2026<\/td>\n<td>Tamil<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_2026-Dated_11.08.2026-Tamil-version.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_2026-Dated_11.08.2026-Tamil-version.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2A_Prelims_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2A 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=\"TNPSC_Group_2A_Mains_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2A Mains Previous Year Question Papers<\/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\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2A_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Overview\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2A Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Quick Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\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\">Organisation<\/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\">Notification No.<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">07\/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\">Advertisement No.<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">740<\/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\">Post Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group II Services and Group IIA Services<\/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 Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11.08.2026<\/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\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">821 (41 \u2013 Group II + 780 \u2013 Group IIA)<\/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 Application<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online<\/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\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpscexams.in\">www.tnpscexams.in<\/a> \/ <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a><\/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\">Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">TNPSC Notification 2026<\/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=\"16:1-16:58;1342-1399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2A_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Stages_in_Detail\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2A Selection Process 2026 \u2013 Stages in Detail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"18:1-25:83;1401-1914\">\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\">Stage<\/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\">Nature<\/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\">Purpose<\/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\">Stage 1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Preliminary Examination<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Screening test (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\">Stage 2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Main Examination (Paper I + Paper II)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I qualifying, Paper II for ranking<\/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\">Stage 3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Onscreen Certificate Verification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Document upload &amp; scrutiny<\/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\">Stage 4<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Physical Certificate Verification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Original document verification<\/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\">Stage 5<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Counselling<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Final post allotment based on rank<\/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\">Final<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Selection List<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Based on Main Exam Paper II marks + reservation rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:51;1921-1971\"><strong>Stage 1: TNPSC Group 2A Preliminary Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:254;1973-2226\">The Preliminary Examination is common for both Group II and Group IIA Services and acts purely as a screening test. Marks scored in the Prelims are not counted towards your final merit \u2014 they only decide who advances to the Main Examination.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:45;2228-2272\"><strong>TNPSC Group 2A Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/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=\"40:1-42:69;2463-2644\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:48;2463-2510\"><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Offline (OMR-based, objective type)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:65;2511-2575\"><strong>Negative Marking:<\/strong> 1\/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:69;2576-2644\"><strong>Questions Set In:<\/strong> Both Tamil and English (for General Studies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-38:48;2274-2461\">\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\">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\">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\">300 (combined)<\/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<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 &amp; 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\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:51;2646-2696\"><strong>How Many Candidates Are Shortlisted for Mains?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:296;2698-2993\">TNPSC admits 10 times the number of candidates to be recruited (as per the reservation rule) to the Main Examination. Additionally, all candidates who score equal to the cut-off marks of their respective reservation category are also admitted \u2014 even if this pushes the ratio beyond 1:10.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"50:1-50:44;3000-3043\"><strong>Stage 2: TNPSC Group 2A Main Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"52:1-52:167;3045-3211\">The Main Examination for Group IIA Services consists of two papers \u2014 Paper I is qualifying in nature, while only Paper II marks are counted for final ranking.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>TNPSC Group 2A Mains Exam Pattern 2026<\/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=\"62:1-66:199;3628-4278\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:96;3628-3723\"><strong>Paper II Total Questions:<\/strong> 200 (150 General Studies + 50 General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"63:1-63:47;3724-3770\"><strong>Paper II Mode:<\/strong> Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:143;3771-3913\"><strong>Important Rule:<\/strong> Paper II answer sheets are evaluated only if the candidate secures the minimum qualifying marks (40\/100) in Paper I.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:166;3914-4079\"><strong>Compulsory Appearance:<\/strong> Candidates must appear for both papers. Skipping either paper disqualifies you from selection, even if you scored well in the other.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:199;4080-4278\"><strong>Exemption:<\/strong> Differently abled candidates can claim exemption from Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test) by declaring this in the online application and uploading the required Disability Certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"56:1-60:83;3257-3626\">\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\">Standard<\/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<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\">Minimum Qualifying 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\">Mode<\/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\">SSLC<\/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<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Descriptive<\/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\">Degree<\/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\">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<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">CBT \u2013 Objective<\/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 &amp; Reasoning<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/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\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">CBT \u2013 Objective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"70:1-70:61;4285-4345\"><strong>Stage 3: TNPSC Group 2A Onscreen Certificate Verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:150;4347-4496\">Once the Main Examination rank list is published, candidates are shortlisted for Onscreen Certificate Verification based on their Paper II marks.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:61;4498-4558\"><strong>Shortlisting Ratio for Onscreen Certificate Verification<\/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=\"81:1-83:128;4653-5027\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"81:1-81:120;4653-4772\">Candidates get 10 calendar days to upload the required certificates as per claims made in the online application.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"82:1-82:127;4773-4899\">If any document is found defective, candidates get another 10 calendar days to re-upload the correct\/defective document.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"83:1-83:128;4900-5027\">Failure to upload documents within the stipulated time will disqualify the candidate from further stages \u2014 no exceptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"76:1-79:34;4560-4651\">\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\">Category<\/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\">Ratio<\/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\">General Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1:3<\/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\">All Reserved Categories<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1:2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"87:1-87:61;5034-5094\"><strong>Stage 4: TNPSC Group 2A Physical Certificate Verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"89:1-89:185;5096-5280\">Based on the onscreen verification outcome, eligible candidates are called for Physical Certificate Verification, where all original certificates must be produced without fail.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"91:1-91:75;5282-5356\"><strong>Shortlisting Ratio for Physical Certificate Verification &amp; Counselling<\/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=\"98:1-99:153;5453-5798\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"98:1-98:193;5453-5645\">If a candidate fails to meet the eligibility criteria during physical verification, their online application is rejected, and their provisional admission to counselling is cancelled.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"99:1-99:153;5646-5798\">Candidates who do not appear for physical verification on the scheduled date\/time lose their chance permanently \u2014 no further opportunity is given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"93:1-96:36;5358-5451\">\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\">Category<\/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\">Ratio<\/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\">General Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1:3<\/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\">All Reserved Categories<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1:1.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"103:1-103:56;5805-5860\"><strong>Stage 5: TNPSC Group 2A Counselling &amp; Post Allotment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"105:1-105:137;5862-5998\">The final stage of the selection process is Counselling, where eligible candidates choose their post\/department based on their rank.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"107:1-107:30;6000-6029\"><strong>Key Rules for Counselling<\/strong><\/h3>\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=\"109:1-112:180;6031-6515\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"109:1-109:104;6031-6134\">Candidates participate in counselling strictly based on rank (higher rank gets first preference).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"110:1-110:94;6135-6228\">The post chosen during counselling cannot be changed under any circumstances afterward.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"111:1-111:107;6229-6335\">Candidates who do not appear for counselling on the scheduled date\/time will not get another chance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"112:1-112:180;6336-6515\">Candidates already selected for a post under Group II Services in this notification cannot participate in Group IIA counselling \u2014 you can be selected for only one group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"116:1-116:49;6522-6570\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2A_Ranking_2026_Merit_List_Procedure\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2A Ranking 2026 &amp; Merit List Procedure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"118:1-118:167;6572-6738\">The final merit\/ranking list is prepared solely based on Paper II marks of the Main Examination. Here&#8217;s how TNPSC breaks ties between candidates with equal marks:<\/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=\"120:1-122:154;6740-7087\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"120:1-120:83;6740-6822\">First tie-breaker: Candidate with higher qualification is ranked above.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"121:1-121:111;6823-6933\">Second tie-breaker: If qualification is also the same, the candidate senior in age is ranked above.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"122:1-122:154;6934-7087\">Third tie-breaker: If age is also the same, the candidate who submitted the application earlier (based on application number) is ranked above.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"138:1-138:63;7591-7653\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_Remember_About_TNPSC_Group_2A_Selection\"><\/span><strong>Important Points to Remember About TNPSC Group 2A Selection<\/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=\"140:1-144:186;7655-8391\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"140:1-140:96;7655-7750\">Preliminary Exam marks are NOT added to your final score \u2014 they&#8217;re only for shortlisting.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"141:1-141:95;7751-7845\">Only Paper II of the Main Exam determines your final rank; Paper I is purely qualifying.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"142:1-142:185;7846-8030\">Vacancies notified are provisional and may be revised until Preliminary results are declared \u2014 the number of candidates admitted to subsequent stages will be revised accordingly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"143:1-143:175;8031-8205\">Candidates admitted to any stage do not get automatic appointment rights \u2014 TNPSC can reject candidature at any point if a wrong claim is confirmed, even post-selection.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"144:1-144:186;8206-8391\">Litigation clause: Selections remain provisional, subject to the outcome of any pending court cases before the Madras High Court or its Madurai Bench relating to this recruitment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"182:1-182:57;10508-10564\"><strong>Master Every Stage of TNPSC Group 2A 2026 with Entri!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"184:1-184:282;10566-10847\">Knowing the TNPSC Group 2A selection process in detail helps you prepare not just for the exam, but for every checkpoint along the way \u2014 from document readiness to counselling strategy. Start early, keep your certificates organised, and aim to clear each stage with confidence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"184:1-184:282;10566-10847\">Download the<a href=\"https:\/\/webapp.entri.app\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Entri App<\/a> now for TNPSC Group 2A stage-wise <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/tnpsc-group-2a-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preparation plans<\/a>, mock tests for Prelims &amp; Mains, and expert guidance to help you sail through every stage of the selection process!<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"table\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" 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