Name of Post: TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026 (DV & Counselling – Group-IIA)
Post Date / Update: 28 September 2026, 01:03 AM
Short Information: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026 for the Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling under the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Notification No. 11/2025). Candidates shortlisted for Group-IIA (non-interview) posts can download the Memorandum of Admission from the TNPSC exam dashboard by logging in with their One-Time Registration credentials. The PCV and counselling will be held from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Commission’s office. Candidates must carry the hall ticket along with their original certificates on the allotted date and session.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 15/07/2025 |
| Online Application | 15/07/2025 – 13/08/2025 |
| Prelims Exam | 28/09/2025 |
| Mains Exam (Group-IIA) | 15/03/2026 |
| Hall Ticket Released (PCV & Counselling) | September 2026 |
| PCV & Counselling | 29/09/2026 – 01/10/2026 |
Application Fee
- Prelims Exam Fee: Rs. 100/-
- Mains Exam Fee: Rs. 150/-
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Mandatory before applying; fee concessions apply to reserved categories as per Tamil Nadu Government rules.
- Payment Mode: Online only
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years (varies post-wise)
- Age relaxation applicable for BC / MBC / SC / ST / PwD candidates as per Tamil Nadu Government rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Group | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Group-II (Interview Posts) | 50 |
| Group-IIA (Non-Interview Posts) | 595 |
| Total | 645 |
Eligibility
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university (post-wise requirements vary — check the official notification).
- Candidates must have completed One-Time Registration (OTR) on the TNPSC portal before applying.
- Adequate knowledge of Tamil is required for most posts as per the notification.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination — objective-type MCQs in OMR mode (200 questions, 300 marks). Negative marking: none — no marks are deducted for wrong answers.
- Main Written Examination — written (descriptive) papers. Negative marking: none.
- Physical Certificate Verification & Counselling — for Group-IIA (non-interview) posts; candidates are allotted posts based on merit and preference.
- There is no interview for Group-IIA posts; Group-II (interview) posts carry an additional oral test.
How to Download
- Open the TNPSC exam dashboard link given in the Important Links section below.
- Log in with your OTR Login ID, password, application ID and date of birth.
- Find the link for “Memorandum of Admission – PCV & Counselling (Group-IIA)” and click it.
- Your hall ticket will appear on the screen — carefully check your date, session and venue.
- Download the hall ticket and take a printout; carry it with original certificates to the venue.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Hall Ticket (PCV & Counselling) | Click Here |
| Counselling Schedule Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website (TNPSC) | Click Here |
FAQs – TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026
Q1. Is the TNPSC Group 2 hall ticket for counselling out?
A: Yes. TNPSC has released the Memorandum of Admission for the Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling of Group-IIA posts.
Q2. When is the TNPSC Group 2 counselling 2026?
A: The PCV and counselling will be held from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Commission’s office.
Q3. How do I download the hall ticket?
A: Log in to the TNPSC exam dashboard (apply.tnpscexams.in) with your OTR credentials and download the Memorandum of Admission.
Q4. Is there negative marking in TNPSC Group 2?
A: No. There is no negative marking in either the prelims (OMR) or the main written examination.
Q5. Is there an interview for Group-IIA posts?
A: No. Group-IIA posts are non-interview posts; selection is through prelims, mains and counselling based on merit.
Q6. How many vacancies are there in TNPSC Group 2 notification 11/2025?
A: 645 vacancies in total — 50 Group-II (interview) posts and 595 Group-IIA (non-interview) posts.