TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026 Out

Name of Post: TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2026 (DV & Counselling – Group-IIA)

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

  1. Open the TNPSC exam dashboard link given in the Important Links section below.
  2. Log in with your OTR Login ID, password, application ID and date of birth.
  3. Find the link for “Memorandum of Admission – PCV & Counselling (Group-IIA)” and click it.
  4. Your hall ticket will appear on the screen — carefully check your date, session and venue.
  5. Download the hall ticket and take a printout; carry it with original certificates to the venue.

Important Links

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.