TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 – Prelims & Mains Syllabus PDF

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 has been updated for the latest Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and Group IIA Services) recruitment. TNPSC has released Notification No. 07/2026 for a total of 821 vacancies in Group II and Group IIA Services.

This page provides the latest TNPSC Group 2 & Group 2A Syllabus 2026, exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, Prelims syllabus, Group II Mains syllabus, Group IIA Mains syllabus and direct PDF download links.

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 – Quick Overview

Latest Update: TNPSC Group 2 & Group 2A Notification No. 07/2026 was released on 11 August 2026. The recruitment covers 821 vacancies, and the common Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026.

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TNPSC Group 2 & Group 2A Recruitment 2026

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination-II for recruitment to posts included in Group II and Group IIA Services.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary Examination is common for both Group II and Group IIA Services. It is an objective-type examination consisting of 200 questions for 300 marks.

Pattern Note: The official TNPSC scheme lists 75 General Studies questions, 25 Aptitude & Mental Ability questions and 100 General Tamil or General English questions, making 200 questions in total.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2026

The Preliminary Examination syllabus is divided into three major sections: General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability, and General Tamil or General English.

Part A – General Studies (75 Questions)

Unit I – General Science

Nature of Universe – General scientific laws – Mechanics – Properties of matter – Force, motion and energy – Electricity and magnetism – Light – Sound – Heat – Nuclear physics – Electronics and communication – Elements and compounds – Acids, bases and salts – Petroleum products – Fertilizers – Pesticides – Basic concepts of life science – Classification of living organisms – Evolution – Genetics – Physiology – Nutrition – Health and hygiene – Human diseases – Environment and ecology – Latest developments in science and technology – Current affairs.

Unit II – Geography of India

Location and physical features of India – Monsoon – Rainfall – Weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers – Soil – Minerals and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern – Transport – Communication – Population density and distribution – Racial and linguistic groups – Major tribes – Natural calamities – Disaster management – Environmental pollution – Climate change – Green energy – Geographical landmarks – Current affairs.

Unit III – History, Culture of India and Indian National Movement

Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas – Delhi Sultans – Mughals – Marathas – Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History – National Renaissance – Early uprising against British Rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R. Ambedkar – Bhagat Singh – Bharathiar – V.O. Chidambaranar – Jawaharlal Nehru – Kamarajar – Mahatma Gandhi – Maulana Abul Kalam Azad – Thanthai Periyar – Rajaji – Subash Chandra Bose – Rabindranath Tagore – Satyagraha and militant movements – Communalism and Partition – Indian culture – Unity in diversity – India as a secular state – Social harmony – Prominent personalities in Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy.

Unit IV – Indian Polity

Constitution of India – Preamble – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory – Citizenship – Fundamental Rights – Fundamental Duties – Directive Principles of State Policy – Union Executive – Union Legislature – State Executive – State Legislature – Local Governments – Panchayat Raj – Centre-State relations – Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law – Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection – Human Rights – Political parties and political system in India – Current affairs.

Unit V – Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

Nature of Indian Economy – Five-Year Plan models – Planning Commission and NITI Aayog – Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy – Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax – Structure of Indian Economy – Employment generation – Land reforms – Agriculture – Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare programmes – Population – Education – Health – Employment – Poverty – Human Development Indicators – Social reform movements in Tamil Nadu – Political parties – Welfare schemes – Reservation policy – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Social welfare schemes – Social Justice and social harmony – Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu – Geography of Tamil Nadu – Achievements of Tamil Nadu – e-Governance – Public awareness – General administration – Welfare-oriented Government schemes – Public delivery systems – Current socio-economic issues – Current affairs.

Unit VI – History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu

History of Tamil Society – Archaeological discoveries – Tamil literature from Sangam age to contemporary times – Thirukkural – Significance as secular literature – Relevance to everyday life – Universal values – Socio-politico-economic relevance – Philosophical content – Tamil Nadu in the freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women – Socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party – Rationalism – Self Respect Movement – Dravidian Movement – Principles of the Dravidian movement – Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.

Part B – Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 Questions)

Aptitude Topics

Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple Interest – Compound Interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.

Mental Ability and Reasoning

Logical Reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha-numeric Reasoning – Number Series and other reasoning-based questions.

Part C – General Tamil or General English (100 Questions)

Candidates can choose either General Tamil or General English as prescribed in the Preliminary Examination scheme.

Important General Tamil Areas

Key sections tested in the Tamil language option:

• Grammar (இலக்கணம்), Vocabulary (சொல்லகராதி), Writing Skills

• Technical and Art Terms, Reading Comprehension, Simple Translation

• Tamil Literature (இலக்கியம்), Tamil Scholars and their Contributions

• Thirukkural, Ethical Literature, Tamil Language and Culture

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Important General English Areas

Key sections tested in the English language option:

• Grammar, Parts of Speech, Tenses, Active Voice and Passive Voice

• Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, Idioms & Phrases

• Writing Skills, Reading Comprehension, Technical Terms, Translation

• Literary Works, Figures of Speech, and Authors

TNPSC Group II Mains Exam Pattern 2026

After the Preliminary Examination, candidates shortlisted for Group II Services will appear for the descriptive Main Written Examination.

Mains Qualification: The Tamil Eligibility Test (Paper I) is a qualifying paper only. The General Studies paper (Paper II) is the primary scoring paper used to determine the final Group II merit list.

Group II Mains — Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test Topics

This descriptive paper checks formal linguistic skills in Tamil:

• Tamil Grammar, Vocabulary, Translation (Tamil to English & English to Tamil)

• Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Official Correspondence

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Group II Mains — Paper II: General Studies Areas

The syllabus is divided into major areas of general administration and development studies:

• Modern History of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu, Indian Polity

• Indian Economy, Social Issues, Science and Technology, Geography, Environment

• Tamil Nadu Administration, History, and Culture of Tamil Nadu, Current Affairs

TNPSC Group IIA Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Group IIA Main Examination has a separate structure from the Group II Main Examination.

Group IIA Mains — Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test Topics

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Translation

• Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Official Letter Writing, Tamil Language Skills

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Group IIA Mains — Paper II: General Studies Areas

• Modern History of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Society and Culture

• Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Social Issues, Science and Technology

• Geography, Environment and Biodiversity, Disaster Management, Tamil Nadu Administration, Current Affairs

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Group IIA Mains — General Intelligence and Reasoning Topics

• Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Number Series, Alphabet Series

• Coding and Decoding, Analogy, Classification, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Puzzles, Data Interpretation, Visual Reasoning

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 – How to Prepare?

A good preparation strategy should begin with the official syllabus and gradually move towards textbook study, previous year questions, and mock tests.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions – TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026

Here are the answers to the most common queries regarding the TNPSC Group 2 and 2A examination syllabus and scheme:

1. What is the TNPSC Group 2 syllabus for 2026?

Ans: The TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Examination consists of General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability, and General Tamil or General English. The Main Examination structure differs between Group II (Interview) and Group IIA (Non-Interview) Services.

2. How many vacancies are available in TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A 2026?

Ans: There are 821 vacancies in the 2026 recruitment: 41 vacancies for Group II Services and 780 vacancies for Group IIA Services.

3. When will the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2026 be conducted?

Ans: The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026.

4. How many questions are there in the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims?

Ans: The Preliminary Examination consists of 200 objective-type questions carrying a total of 300 marks.

5. What are the subjects in TNPSC Group 2 Prelims?

Ans: The Prelims consist of 75 General Studies questions, 25 Aptitude & Mental Ability questions and 100 General Tamil or General English questions.

6. Is General Tamil compulsory in TNPSC Group 2 Prelims?

Ans: No, the Preliminary Examination language section gives candidates a choice between General Tamil or General English.

7. What is the difference between Group II and Group IIA Mains?

Ans: The Group II Main Examination includes a Tamil Eligibility Test and a descriptive General Studies paper. Group IIA has a Tamil Eligibility Test followed by an objective-type General Studies and General Intelligence & Reasoning paper.

8. What is the standard of the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims syllabus?

Ans: General Studies questions are of Degree Standard, while the Aptitude & Mental Ability and Language sections are set at the SSLC Standard.

9. Is there negative marking in TNPSC Group 2 Prelims?

Ans: No, there is no negative marking for incorrect choices in the TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Examination.

10. Where can I check the official TNPSC Group 2 syllabus?

Ans: Candidates should always verify the latest syllabus, modifications, and schemes of examination on the official TNPSC website at www.tnpsc.gov.in.

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