Interview posts
TNPSC Group 2
Multi-stage exam with spotlight on administrative aptitude and Tamil proficiency.
Eligibility snapshot
Most posts: 18-32 for Others, no max for reserved; EO Grade III is 25-37 (Others) / 25-47 (reserved).
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Posts
Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Probation Officer, Sub Registrar
Purpose
Executive cadre roles requiring supervisory and administrative readiness
Nature
Prelims + Mains (descriptive) + Interview
Exam frequency
- - Annual planner indicates notification in early Q3
- - Mains scheduled ~4 months after prelims
- - Interview and final list take another 2 months
Buffer your preparation calendar for descriptive answer writing and mock interviews.
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Who should choose this exam?
Aspirants targeting gazetted paths
Ideal for graduates aiming for administrative exposure before Group 1.
Strong Tamil & English writers
Mains answers require bilingual clarity and policy understanding.
Planner loyalists
Best suited for learners ready to commit to a year-long structured routine.
Selection process
Prelims qualifying (objective) decides mains shortlist. Mains (descriptive) carries 750 marks followed by a 100-mark interview.
Rank list combines mains and interview scores. Community reservations apply at every stage.
Preparation cues
Alternate between GS, polity and answer writing drills weekly to avoid silos.
Simulate interviews early with mentors to practice policy articulation in Tamil & English.
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