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HomeTNPSC ExamsTNPSC Group 2 / 2AEligibility

TNPSC Group 2 / 2A Eligibility 2026

Age limits by category, education qualification, language requirement and fees, everything the notification asks for, in plain words.

18–32age window (general category)
No limit (within age limit)attempt limit
₹100exam fee (after OTR)
₹0fee for SC / ST / PWD

Requirements

The four checks TNPSC applies before your application counts.

Education
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
As prescribed in the official notification.
Language
Tamil proficiency
Proficiency in Tamil is mandatory
Nationality
Indian citizen
Indian citizen
Attempts
No limit (within age limit)
Apply as many times as you like within the age window for your category.
Age window by category
Bigger window = more room to attempt. PWD and ex-servicemen get the largest cushions.
Category
2025303540455055
Window
OC
1832
14 yrs
BC
1834
16 yrs
BCM
1834
16 yrs
MBC
1834
16 yrs
SC
1837
19 yrs
SCA
1837
19 yrs
ST
1837
19 yrs
PWD
1842
24 yrs
Ex-Servicemen
1850
32 yrs
Destitute Widow
18
∞
Application fee & one-time registration
Registration is separate from the per-exam fee.

One-time registration (OTR) costs ₹150 and stays valid for five years. Each application then costs ₹100, unless you belong to an exempted category (SC, SCA, ST, PWD, destitute widow).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the age limit for TNPSC Group 2 / 2A?
Minimum 18 years. The maximum differs by category, 32 for the general category with relaxations for BC, MBC, SC, ST and other categories, see the age window chart above for every category.
What qualification is needed for TNPSC Group 2 / 2A?
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university Eligibility is checked during certificate verification, not at application time.
Can candidates from other states apply for TNPSC Group 2 / 2A?
Yes, but they are treated as general category regardless of their community certificate, and Tamil language proficiency requirements still apply.
Is there an application fee exemption?
SC, SCA, ST, PWD and destitute widow candidates are exempt from the examination fee. Others pay ₹100 per application after the one-time registration of ₹150.

Age limits, qualifications and fees are compiled from official TNPSC notifications. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.

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