The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts Group 2 exams for various posts in the Tamil Nadu state government. The selection process for TNPSC Group 2 typically involves three stages:
- Preliminary Examination:
- The first stage is the Preliminary Examination, which is an objective type exam.
- It consists of two papers – Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Paper-I covers topics such as General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability, and General Tamil/General English.
- Paper-II is based on General English and includes questions on Precis Writing, Comprehension, and English Grammar.
- Candidates need to score minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I to have Paper-II evaluated.
- The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not counted for the final selection; they are for qualifying purposes only.
- Main Examination:
- Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
- The Main Examination consists of three papers – Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III.
- Paper-I includes questions on General Studies and General Tamil/General English.
- Paper-II covers topics like General Studies, Indian Constitution, and Indian Polity.
- Paper-III focuses on the subject selected by the candidate from the prescribed list of subjects.
- Marks obtained in the Main Examination are counted for the final selection.
- Interview (Oral Test):
- After the Main Examination, candidates who have scored the required marks are called for an interview or oral test.
- The interview assesses the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and knowledge on the relevant subjects.
- The interview carries a maximum of 40 marks.
The final selection is based on the total marks obtained in the Main Examination and the interview. The Preliminary Examination is used for screening purposes. After considering the candidates’ performance in the Main Examination and the interview, a merit list is prepared, and candidates are appointed to various Group 2 posts in the Tamil Nadu state government based on their ranks in the list.
It’s essential to check the official TNPSC website and the official notification for the most up-to-date and detailed information on the Group 2 selection process, as the process may be subject to change over time.
