TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2025: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission releases the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group 2 & 2A) notification which includes the detailed TNPSC Group 2 syllabus and exam pattern. The exam involves two stages: Prelims and Mains, with Group 2 having an interview component whereas Group 2A does not. The Preliminary exam consists of 200 questions over 3 hours. Mains consists of a Tamil Eligibility Test (qualifying) and a General Studies paper.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2025- Overview
The TNPSC Group 2 exam is being conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for recruitment to various administrative and clerical posts in Tamil Nadu government departments.
| Particular | Details |
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group 2 & 2A) |
| Stages | Prelims + Mains (Group 2 includes Interview; Group 2A does not) |
| Total Questions in Prelims | 200 questions |
| Duration (Prelims) | 3 hours |
| Mains Papers | Tamil Eligibility Test (Paper I, qualifying) + General Studies (Paper II) |
| Duration (Mains) | Paper I: 3 hours; Paper II: 3 hours |
| Total Marks (Mains) | Combined around 400 marks (100 for Tamil Eligibility + 300 for General Studies) |
| Negative Marking |
TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2025 PDF Download
Candidates can download the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF from the link given below:
Download the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF 2025
TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2025
The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus includes subjects like Language (General Tamil or General English), General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability.
| Subject | Topics |
| Language (General Tamil or General English, SSLC standard) | Grammar (tense, voice, prepositions, etc.), Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Prefix/Suffix, Tenses, Error Spotting, Sentence Pattern, Comprehension, etc. |
| General Studies | General Science; History & Culture of India; Indian Polity; Geography of India; Current Affairs; Economic Issues; History, Heritage & Socio-political Movements in Tamil Nadu; Development & Welfare schemes in TN; etc. |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | Simplification, Percentage, HCF & LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Area & Volume; Reasoning: Number Series, Puzzles, Visual Reasoning, etc. |
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TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus
The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus includes two papers: Tamil Eligibility Test and General Studies. These papers are descriptive in nature and each paper is allotted 3 hours duration.
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Tamil Eligibility Test (Paper I): Translation (Tamil to English), Precise Writing, Reading Comprehension, Essay from hints, Essay related to Thirukkural (various thematic topics), Formal Letter writing.
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General Studies (Paper II):
The General Studies Paper II consists of the following topics: -
Modern History of India and Tamil Nadu, Arrival of European powers, British rule and early resistance in TN.
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Social welfare, development administration in Tamil Nadu; social justice, welfare schemes.
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Indian Polity, Economic issues, Governance; Current Affairs.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2025
The TNPSC Group 2 exam consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims exam contains objective type questions, while the Mains exam is descriptive in nature. Check TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern below:
| Stage | Paper / Subject | Type | Questions / Marks |
| Preliminary Exam | General Tamil OR General English + General Studies + Aptitude & Mental Ability | Objective | Total 200 questions, 300 marks |
| Mains Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC standard, Descriptive) | Descriptive | 100 marks |
| Mains Paper II | General Studies (Degree standard, Descriptive) | Descriptive | 300 marks |
Check the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Centre 2025
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