TNPSC Group II / IIA 2026
தமிழ்நாடு அரசுப் பணியாளர் தேர்வாணையம் – குரூப் II
Group II and IIA services — Assistant Section Officer, Sub Registrar, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Probation Officer and related posts. Preliminary plus main written examination, no interview.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission · Notification No. 07/2026 · 2026
18 to 32 for the general category ; 60 for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC and BC.
To be under the general ceiling of 32, the date of birth must be on or after 2 Jul 1994. The limit applies to the rounding of completed years, so a birthday falling on the cut-off date itself is outside it.
Can you apply?
Checked against this notification's own cut-off date (1 Jul 2026).
Age limit — Group II and IIA posts (except Executive Officer, Grade III)
Calculated as on 1 Jul 2026. A candidate must have completed 18 years by that date, and must not have completed the maximum shown for their community.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| BC (OBCM) | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| BC Muslim | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Scheduled Caste | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
The PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute-widow columns are absolute ceilings printed in the notification, not years added to the community limit. A community ceiling can only be claimed with a valid Tamil Nadu community certificate.
This is the most misunderstood rule in the notification: for reserved categories the table says ‘No maximum age limit’ for almost every Group II post, and para 4.1.3 defines that as not having completed 60 years. The 32/37 figures apply to the general category and to the few posts with their own numbers (Deputy Commercial Tax Officer 37, or 39 with a law degree; Probation Officer minimum 22; Sub Registrar minimum 20).
“The category wise maximum age limit and age concession details are given below.” — Notification 07/2026 , page 6 · table values 18, 32, 42, 50 re-checked
Age limit — Executive Officer, Grade III (Post Code 1654)
Calculated as on 1 Jul 2026. A candidate must have completed 25 years by that date, and must not have completed the maximum shown for their community. Applies to: Executive Officer, Grade III.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 25 | 37 | 47 | — | — |
| BC (OBCM) | 25 | 60 | 60 | — | — |
| BC Muslim | 25 | 60 | 60 | — | — |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 25 | 60 | 60 | — | — |
| Scheduled Caste | 25 | 60 | 60 | — | — |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 25 | 60 | 60 | — | — |
| Scheduled Tribe | 25 | 60 | 60 | — | — |
The PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute-widow columns are absolute ceilings printed in the notification, not years added to the community limit. A community ceiling can only be claimed with a valid Tamil Nadu community certificate.
Executive Officer, Grade III carries a higher minimum (25) and a general ceiling of 37.
“For all posts (except Executive Officer, Grade III)” — Notification 07/2026 , page 7 · table values 25, 37, 47 re-checked
Age limit — Probation Officer (Post Code 1023)
Calculated as on 1 Jul 2026. A candidate must have completed 22 years by that date, and must not have completed the maximum shown for their community. Applies to: Probation Officer.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 22 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| BC (OBCM) | 22 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| BC Muslim | 22 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 22 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| Scheduled Caste | 22 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 22 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 22 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
The PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute-widow columns are absolute ceilings printed in the notification, not years added to the community limit. A community ceiling can only be claimed with a valid Tamil Nadu community certificate.
Minimum age 22 rather than 18; otherwise the general ceiling of 32 applies.
“Age Concession” — Notification 07/2026 , page 7 · table values 22, 32 re-checked
Age limit — Sub Registrar, Grade II (Post Code 1071)
Calculated as on 1 Jul 2026. A candidate must have completed 20 years by that date, and must not have completed the maximum shown for their community. Applies to: Sub Registrar, Grade II.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 20 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| BC (OBCM) | 20 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| BC Muslim | 20 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 20 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| Scheduled Caste | 20 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 20 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 20 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
The PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute-widow columns are absolute ceilings printed in the notification, not years added to the community limit. A community ceiling can only be claimed with a valid Tamil Nadu community certificate.
Minimum age 20 rather than 18.
“Age Concession” — Notification 07/2026 , page 7 · table values 20, 32 re-checked
Educational qualification
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A bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university is the base requirement, but several posts specify the degree: Deputy Commercial Tax Officer requires B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com.; Assistant Section Officer (Law) requires B.L.; some Assistant Section Officer posts require a master's degree. Check the post code in para 4.2 before applying.
“A degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission.” — page 9
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Some posts name the degree: Deputy Commercial Tax Officer requires B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com.; the law post requires B.L.; some Assistant Section Officer posts require a master's degree. Check the post code in para 4.2.
Posts: Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Assistant Section Officer (Law), Assistant Section Officer (Computer Application)
Subject matters The degree must be in a specified discipline — check before applying.
“Must possess the degree of B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com.” — page 10
Other conditions
- Tamil language requirement
Candidates must have studied Tamil up to SSLC or pass the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by TNPSC.
Dates & documents
- Notification
- 11 Aug 2026
- Applications
- Until 9 Sep 2026
- Exam
- 1 Nov 2026
- Age cut-off
- 1 Jul 2026
- Fee
- ₹100 · ₹100 for the preliminary examination and ₹150 for the main written examination. The one-time registration fee is ₹150. Confirm in the notification.
Everything published for this exam
Mirrored from the board dashboard, newest first. Upload dates are the Commission’s.
- 3 Sep 2026 Addendum Addendum for Notification No.07/2026 ADDENDUM (7A/2026)
- 11 Aug 2026 Notification Notification No. 07/2026
Change history
All exams- · published · first logged 5 hours agoVacancies revised Vacancy count revised — 7A/2026
As per Para 3.3 of the Notification No.07/2026, dated 11.08.2026 the number of vacancies for the following posts are revised as follows: 1.1.
Source: Addendum for Notification No.07/2026 ADDENDUM (7A/2026)
Common questions
What is the age limit for TNPSC Group II / IIA 2026 (07/2026)?
As on 1 Jul 2026, the minimum age is 18. The maximum is 32 for the general category and 60 for SC/SC(A)/ST. Persons with benchmark disability get up to 42, ex-servicemen 50, and destitute widows 60. Source: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Notification No. 07/2026.
When is the TNPSC Group II / IIA 2026 exam?
The exam date currently published is 1 Nov 2026. The official dashboard states: “Date of Examination : 01/11/2026”. Applications run Until 9 Sep 2026.
Can I apply for TNPSC Group II / IIA 2026 with a bachelor’s degree?
A bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university is the base requirement, but several posts specify the degree: Deputy Commercial Tax Officer requires B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com.; Assistant Section Officer (Law) requires B.L.; some Assistant Section Officer posts require a master's degree. Check the post code in para 4.2 before applying.
Sources & verification
- Notification No. 07/2026 — CCSE-II (Group II and IIA Services) Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission · Para 4.1 (age), para 4.2 (qualification)
- Exam dashboard — application window and exam date Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
- Board exam dashboard Live dates and document list
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