TNPSC Releases Group II and Group IIA Notification 07/2026 for 821 Posts
TNPSC Releases Group II and Group IIA Notification 07/2026 for 821 Posts
What Happened?
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released Notification No. 07/2026 (Advertisement No. 740) on 11 August 2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II, covering Group II (Interview posts) and Group IIA (Non-Interview posts) Services. The online application window opened the same day.
Key Highlights
- Total vacancies: 821 (41 in Group II Services and 780 in Group IIA Services)
- Applications accepted only through the official TNPSC portal
- Last date to apply online: 9 September 2026, 11:59 PM
- Preliminary Examination date: 1 November 2026, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Age limit: 18 to 32 years (as per notification, relaxations applicable per rules)
Selection Process
Group II recruitment follows a six-stage process ending in an interview, while Group IIA (non-interview posts) has five stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Certificate Verification, and Counselling.
TNPSC Relevance
This is the primary recruitment notification for TNPSC Group 2 and 2A aspirants for the 2026 cycle and is directly relevant for exam-notification-based questions (notification number, vacancy count, important dates) commonly asked in TNPSC Group 4 and other TNPSC-related awareness questions.
Important Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | 07/2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 740 |
| Total Vacancies | 821 |
| Application Closing Date | 9 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
TNPSC MCQs
- What is the total number of vacancies notified under TNPSC Notification No. 07/2026?
a) 645 b) 780 c) 821 d) 900
Answer: c) 821
Explanation: TNPSC notified 821 vacancies (41 Group II + 780 Group IIA) under Notification No. 07/2026. - When is the TNPSC Group II & IIA Preliminary Examination 2026 scheduled?
a) 28 September 2026 b) 1 November 2026 c) 9 September 2026 d) 15 December 2026
Answer: b) 1 November 2026
Explanation: As per the notification, the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026. - Which posts under TNPSC Notification 07/2026 do not involve an interview stage?
a) Group II Services b) Group IIA Services c) Both d) Neither
Answer: b) Group IIA Services
Explanation: Group IIA posts are non-interview posts, while Group II posts involve an interview after the Main Examination.
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