TNPSC Group 2 eligibility & planner handoff
Detailed nationality, education and age rules for TNPSC Group 2 interview posts along with curated community clarifications.
Official eligibility (summary)
Group 2 targets graduates who can demonstrate administrative readiness. Review nationality, age and degree requirements below.
Nationality
- Indian citizens or candidates with prescribed eligibility certificates
- Knowledge of Tamil is mandatory
Educational qualification
bachelor's degree
- Degree from a recognised University (10+2+3 pattern)
- Some posts prefer commerce/law degrees - read notification fine print
Language proficiency
- Tamil Paper in mains is compulsory
- PSTM claim requires studying in Tamil medium
Age limit table
Age as on 1 July 2026
| Category | Min age | Max age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OC / General | 18 | 32 | Most posts: 18-32. Executive Officer Grade III: 25-37. |
| BC / BCM | 18 | No max age limit | Most posts: no maximum age limit. Executive Officer Grade III: 25-47. |
| MBC / DNC | 18 | No max age limit | Most posts: no maximum age limit. Executive Officer Grade III: 25-47. |
| SC / SC(A) / ST | 18 | No max age limit | Most posts: no maximum age limit. Executive Officer Grade III: 25-47. |
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Community clarifications
Curated responses to the most common edge cases.
I will turn 21 after December 2026. Am I eligible?
expertNo. Age is calculated on the reference date. Apply in the next cycle once you meet the minimum age.
Will a distance B.Com (open university) be accepted?
communityOnly if you completed the 10+2 stream before the degree. Open university degrees without 10+2+3 pattern are rejected at CV.
Can I skip Tamil paper if I studied Tamil in school?
officialNo. Tamil language paper in mains is compulsory regardless of school medium. PSTM candidates still write the paper.
Common mistakes & disqualifications
Unclear degree pattern
Distance degrees without 10+2+3 equivalence are rejected during verification.
Ignoring interview prep
Some aspirants clear mains but fail to prepare for the oral test - planner reminders fix this gap.
Wrong age calculation
Group 2 uses higher min age (21). Candidates turning 21 after the reference date are deemed ineligible.
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Candidates in their final semester can apply if final results are declared before documents verification
Ex-servicemen have separate relaxations but must still possess recognised degrees