TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern - Complete details!
TNPSC has released a new Exam pattern for TNPSC Group 2 & 2A. Read on to check the new TNPSC Group 2 Exam pattern. This article will provide information about the TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2022, syllabus, and other relevant details. The Notification was released on 23 February 2022 for 5529 vacancies. It was issued on the official website (www.tnpsc.gov.in) of the commission. The candidates will be able to apply for the examination till 23 March 2022.
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TNPSC- Group 2 Examination: Overview
| Name of Examination conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Name of the Examination | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 Examination |
| Examination type | State Level Examination |
| Frequency of the examination | Annually |
| Selection process | 3 stage selection process: Preliminary Examination Main Examination Interview (only for Group 2 posts) |
| Mode of examination | Offline |
| Mode of Counselling | Offline |
| Language | English and Tamil |
| Total Marks | Preliminary- 300 marks Mains- 300 marks Interview- 40 marks |
| Type of job | Government job |
| Placement | Tamil Nadu |
| TNPSC Helpline No. | 044-25332833 |
| Official website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC- Group 2 Examination: Important Dates
| Events | Examination Date (Expected Dates) |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 Notification | 23 February 2022 |
| Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 Application form submission Start date | 23 February 2022 |
| Final date to submit the online application form | 23 March 2022 |
| The release date of the Hall Ticket | To be notified |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 21 May 2022 |
| Preliminary Examination result date | To be notified |
| Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 Mains Examination Date | To be notified |
| Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 2022 Mains Result | To be notified |
| Certificate Verification | To be notified |
| Counseling | To be notified |
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2022
The TNPSC Group 2 Examination will be conducted in 3 phases:
- Preliminary
- Mains: This will comprise 2 papers: Paper I and Paper-II.
- Interview
- For Group 2 (Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2 is done on the basis of the preliminary examination, main examination, and the Interview.
For Group 2 A (Non-Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2 A will be done on the basis of the marks secured in the written examination.
New TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2022
| Stage of Selection | Duration of the examination | Maximum marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 3 hours (180 minutes) | 300 marks | 90 marks |
| Mains Examination Paper – I | 3 hours (180 minutes) | 100 marks | 40 marks |
| Mains Examination Paper – II | 3 hours (180 minutes) | 300 marks | 90 marks |
| Interview | 40 marks (Applicable only to Group 2. No interview for Group 2A posts) |
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TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern: Preliminary Examination
- The TNPSC Preliminary examination will have to be an objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) test.
- The total number of questions is 200.
- The total marks of the preliminary examination is 300.
- The questions will be in both English and Tamil languages.
- The General Tamil or General English Paper will have 100 Questions.
- The general studies section has 75 questions and 25 questions from the aptitude and mental ability test section.
- The duration of the TNPSC Preliminary Examination is 3 hours (180 minutes).
- No negative marking is applicable.
- The minimum qualifying marks for the Preliminary examination is 90 marks.
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks for All Communities |
|---|---|---|---|
General Tamil or General English (S.S.L.C. Standard) (100 questions) (75 questions) (S.S.L.C. Standard)(25 questions) | 3 hours | 300 | 90 |
The General studies section has questions from the graduation level.
- The aptitude and Mental Ability test section have questions from the SSLC standard level.
TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus for Preliminary Examination
The syllabus includes the following topics :
- Geography of India
- History of India
- Culture of India
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
- History of Tamil Nadu
- Heritage, Culture, and socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu
- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
- Aptitude and Mental Ability
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern For Mains Examination
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 Mains Examination will have 2 papers:
- Paper-I - 100 Marks - 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Paper-II - 300 Marks - 3 hours (180 minutes)
Both the papers will have different qualifying marks and duration. The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Examination is very important, as the marks obtained by the candidates in this examination, will be considered for the final selection.
- Paper I- Part A will have 2 questions: Tamil to English Translation and English to Tamil Translation.
- In Paper-I, Part B will have 10 questions from Comprehension, Precis Writing, Hints Development, and Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural' and Letter writing.
- Answer sheets of the candidates who do not obtain the minimum qualifying marks in Paper- I will not be considered for evaluation of Paper-II.
- The minimum mark to qualify for the TNPSC Group 2 examination is 102 in paper 2.
- The minimum marks to qualify for the TNPSC Group 2A examination is 90 in paper 2.
- TNPSC Group 2 examination is bilingual. It will be taken in both English and Tamil languages.
TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper I
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks for All Communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type) 1. (a) Tamil to English Translation (b) English to Tamil Translation 2. Precis Writing 3. Comprehension 4. Hints Development 5. Essay Writing in Thirukkural 6. Letter writing (Official) 7. Knowledge in Tamil Language | 3 Hours | 100 | 40 |
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TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks for All Communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive Type) | 3 Hours | 300 | 90 |
Qualifying Marks For TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper 2 Examination
| For Interview Posts | For Non-Interview Posts |
|---|---|
Main Written Examination: 300 Marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks | Main Written Examination: 300 Marks Total Marks: 300 Marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks for all |
FAQs
There are over 5529 vacancies for the interview and non-interview posts that need to be filled by the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2021.
The age limit is between 18 to 32 for general category candidates. However, for SC/ST/BC/MBC, there is no upper age limit.
The candidates need to pay the following two fees –
One-time registration fees – Rs. 150/-
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Fees – Rs. 100/-.
The exam fee is exempted for SC/ST/BC/MBC category candidates.
The application form for the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2021 can be filed on the official website of the Tamil Nadu public service Commission.
Minimum 90 marks are required to clear the TNPSC group 2 prelims exam and qualify for the mains exam.
Yes, the TNPSC Group 2 Exam can be cleared in the first attempt. A proper study plan is required, and the preparation needs to be done according to that study plan.
The following are the key changes in the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2022:
There has been a merger in the TNPSC exams where group 2 and group 2A exams have been merged, known as Group 2 exams. The new syllabus has been released for the same.
After the merger, there will be TNPSC Group 2 Exam for the interview and non-interview posts. However, the syllabus of the two stages, the prelims, and the mains will be the same for both posts.
A new TNPSC Group 2 Exam syllabus has been announced in which there will be 100 questions for General Tamil / General English, 75 questions of General studies, and 25 questions of Aptitude and Mental Ability in the Prelims Exam.
Students can opt for General English or General Tamil in Prelims. Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper added as Paper I & General Studies added as Paper II in Mains
The admit card for the TNPSC Group 2 Exam can be downloaded from the official website by providing the application ID and the date of birth.
The result of the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2022 can be checked by visiting the official website and clicking on the result link. Upon entering their registration number, the result will display the rank obtained and the cut-off marks on the screen
TNPSC Group 2 Exam date 2022 is 21 May 2022.
The last date to download TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2022 is 3 June 2022 until 5.45 pm.
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