The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination–II (CCSE–II) to recruit candidates for Group 2 (interview posts) and Group 2A (non-interview posts) services. In 2025, the notification was released offering 645 vacancies across various departments like Revenue, Commercial Taxes, Registration, Forest, and Labour. In this blog, we have provided complete details on the posts, vacancies, and selection process to help you understand the exam better.
TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2025
The selection for TNPSC CCSE–II 2025 is different for Group 2 (Interview posts) and Group 2A (Non-Interview posts). Candidates need to clear all the required stages to be considered for final appointment.
- Group 2 (Interview Posts):
- Preliminary Exam (qualifying only)
- Mains Written Exam
- Interview/Oral Test
Final merit list = Marks of Mains + Interview
- Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts):
- Preliminary Exam (qualifying only)
- Mains Written Exam
Final merit list = Marks of Mains only
TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Posts 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) offers a wide range of posts under Group 2 (Interview) and Group 2A (Non-Interview) services through the Combined Civil Services Examination–II (CCSE–II). These posts are spread across departments like Revenue, Commercial Taxes, Registration, Labour, Social Defence, and many others.
| Group | Post Name |
| Group II (Interview) | Sub Registrar (Grade II) |
| Group II (Interview) | Deputy Commercial Tax Officer |
| Group II (Interview) | Junior Employment Officer |
| Group II (Interview) | Municipal Commissioner (Grade II) |
| Group II (Interview) | Probation Officer (Social Defence / Prison Dept.) |
| Group II (Interview) | Women Welfare Officer |
| Group II (Interview) | Assistant Inspector of Labour |
| Group II (Interview) | Assistant Section Officer (Law, Finance, TNPSC, Secretariat, Programmer) |
| Group II (Interview) | Special Assistant in DVAC |
| Group II (Interview) | Special Branch Assistant (Police Dept.) |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Deputy Inspector of Survey |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Assistant Inspector (Audit Dept.) |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Assistant in Revenue Dept. |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Executive Officer (Grade II – Town Panchayats) |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Handloom Inspector |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Audit Inspector (HR&CE Audit Wing) |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Audit Assistant (Highways Dept.) |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Supervisor / Senior Clerk / Head Accountant |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Industrial Co-operative Officer |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Assistant Jailor (Prison Dept.) |
TNPSC Group 2 Salary 2025
The pay for TNPSC Group 2 and 2A posts is decided as per the Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules, 2017. Each post is assigned a Pay Level in the state pay matrix, and the actual salary includes allowances like DA, HRA, and CCA in addition to the basic pay.
| Group | Post (Examples) | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range (Approx.) |
| Group II (Interview) | Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | Level 18 | ₹36,900 – ₹1,16,600 |
| Group II (Interview) | Sub Registrar (Grade II) | Level 18 | ₹36,900 – ₹1,16,600 |
| Group II (Interview) | Municipal Commissioner (Grade II) | Level 18 | ₹36,900 – ₹1,16,600 |
| Group II (Interview) | Assistant Section Officer (Law / Finance / TNPSC / Secretariat) | Level 16 / 17 / 18 (varies by dept.) | ₹35,900 – ₹1,13,500 or ₹36,900 – ₹1,16,600 |
| Group II (Interview) | Assistant Inspector of Labour | Level 13 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group II (Interview) | Junior Employment Officer (Non-DA/DA) | Level 13 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group II (Interview) | Probation Officer (Social Defence / Prisons) | Level 18 (varies by stream) | ₹36,900 – ₹1,16,600 |
| Group II (Interview) | Special Assistant (DVAC) / Special Branch Assistant (Police-Intelligence) | Level 10 – 13 (as notified) | ₹20,600 – ₹65,500 to ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | Level 13 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Deputy Inspector of Survey | Level 10 – 12 (as notified) | ₹20,600 – ₹65,500 to ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Assistant (Revenue & other depts.) | Level 10 – 13 (by dept.) | ₹20,600 – ₹65,500 to ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Assistant Inspector (Local Fund Audit / Internal Audit) | Level 13 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Executive Officer (Grade II – Town Panchayats) | Level 10 – 12 (as notified) | ₹20,600 – ₹65,500 to ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Handloom Inspector | Level 10 – 12 (as notified) | ₹20,600 – ₹65,500 to ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Audit Inspector (HR&CE) / Audit Assistant (Highways) | Level 11 – 13 (as notified) | ₹22,200 – ₹71,800 to ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Supervisor / Senior Clerk / Head Accountant / Junior Superintendent | Level 10 – 12 (as notified) | ₹20,600 – ₹65,500 to ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Industrial Co-operative Officer / Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives | Level 13 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group IIA (Non-Interview) | Assistant Jailor (Prisons Dept.) | Level 11 – 13 (as notified) | ₹22,200 – ₹71,800 to ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
FAQ’s
Ans. Group 2 posts involve an interview stage, while Group 2A posts are non-interview based.
Ans. Departments include Revenue, Commercial Taxes, Registration, Labour, Social Defence, and more.
Ans. Important posts include Sub Registrar, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Municipal Commissioner, and Assistant Section Officer.
Ans. Non-interview posts include Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies, Assistant in Revenue Dept., and Handloom Inspector.
Ans. Yes, salary includes DA, HRA, CCA along with the basic pay as per Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules, 2017.
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