Overview
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II covering Group II and Group IIA services. The preliminary examination will be conducted on November 1, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM; the total number of posts is available post-wise in the detailed recruitment notification and has not been restated in the hall-ticket notice.
Candidates whose applications were accepted can download their admit cards through the TNPSC examination portal using their registered login credentials. Entry to the examination centre will be subject to production of a valid hall ticket and an accepted photo identity document.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Group II and Group IIA posts under Combined Civil Services Examination-II |
| Total Vacancies | Not restated in the hall-ticket notice; check the detailed notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | November 1, 2026, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should reach the venue well before the reporting time printed on the hall ticket. The date and session mentioned on the individually issued admit card will be treated as final.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants generally need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
- The required degree, subject combination or additional technical qualification may differ depending on the Group II or Group IIA post selected.
- Candidates must have possessed the prescribed qualification by the eligibility cut-off date stated in the detailed notification.
- Knowledge of Tamil may be required under the applicable TNPSC service rules.
- Applicants should check the post-wise qualification conditions because eligibility for one post does not automatically establish eligibility for every service covered by the examination.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits vary according to the post, service and candidate category.
- Age is calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Upper-age relaxation or exemption is applicable to eligible reserved categories, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other notified groups under Tamil Nadu government rules.
- Candidates must retain supporting certificates for verification at the appropriate selection stage.
Fees
- One-time registration and examination fees are payable as prescribed in the detailed notification.
- Eligible candidates may claim full or limited fee concessions in line with TNPSC rules.
- Payment, where applicable, must be completed through the permitted online modes.
- A fee exemption claim does not remove the requirement to submit the online application within the deadline.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: An objective screening test will be held on November 1, 2026. Candidates must meet the prescribed qualifying and cut-off marks to progress.
- Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will appear for the relevant Group II or Group IIA main examination under the notified scheme.
- Certificate Verification and Final Selection: Original documents will be verified before appointment. Interview, counselling or other post-specific procedures will apply wherever prescribed by the commission.
How to Apply
The application window has already closed, and fresh applications cannot be submitted through the hall-ticket page. Registered candidates should follow these steps to download the TNPSC Group 2 preliminary admit card:
- Visit the official TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in.
- Open the Hall Ticket Download or Online Services section on the homepage.
- Select the link for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and IIA) Preliminary Examination 2026.
- Enter the requested credentials, such as the application number, registration ID and date of birth.
- Submit the details and check that the candidate’s name, photograph, registration number, examination centre, reporting time and exam session are correct.
- Download the hall ticket PDF and print at least two clear copies. Admit cards should not be altered, laminated in a way that obscures details or shared publicly.
- Carry the printed hall ticket, an original valid photo ID and any other document specified in the instructions to the examination venue.
- Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, electronic devices, notes or other prohibited articles. Candidates should follow frisking, seating and attendance procedures at the centre.
If the hall ticket contains an error or cannot be downloaded despite an accepted application, candidates should promptly use the official Contact Us/Helpdesk facility on the TNPSC portal. They should provide their application number and registered details while seeking assistance.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the TNPSC Group 2 preliminary examination be held?
The examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
2. How can I download the TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026?
Visit tnpsc.gov.in, open the hall-ticket section, select the Group II and IIA examination link, and log in with the required registration details.
3. What should I carry to the examination centre?
Carry a printed hall ticket and an original valid photo identity document. Also follow any additional instructions printed on the admit card.
