{"id":96195,"date":"2025-08-20T14:23:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=96195"},"modified":"2025-08-20T20:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T15:13:09","slug":"tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Group 2 Exam Timings 2025, Duration &#038; Shifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_Timings_2025\" >TNPSC Group 2 Exam Timings 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings\/#Mains_Exam_Different_for_Group_II_Group_IIA\" >Mains Exam (Different for Group II &amp; Group IIA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings\/#Interview_Only_for_Group_II_Posts\" >Interview (Only for Group II Posts)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_General_Instructions_for_Candidates\" >TNPSC Group 2 Exam   General Instructions for Candidates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings\/#Items_Not_Allowed_in_the_Exam_Hall\" >Items Not Allowed in the Exam Hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tnpsc-group-2-exam-timings\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam 2025 is scheduled to be held on 28th September 2025 in a single OMR-based session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. As per the notification, hall tickets will be released in mid-September 2025. Candidates must carry their admit card, a valid photo ID, and a recent passport-size photograph to the exam centre, failing which entry will not be allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_Timings_2025\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 2 Exam Timings 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Examination 2025 will be conducted in a single session. The exam timings are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shift<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Morning (Single Session)<\/td><td>9:30 AM to 12:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/tnpsc-group-2-mock-test\/?ref=contsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a Free TNPSC Group 2 Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The TNPSC Group 2 Combined Civil Services Examination\u2013II (CCSE\u2013II) is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview (for Group II only). Group IIA posts do not have an interview. The detailed exam pattern is given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preliminary Exam (Common for Group II &amp; Group IIA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The preliminary exam is just for shortlisting candidates and does not count toward the final result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Total Questions: 200<\/li><li>Total Marks: 300<\/li><li>Duration: 3 hours<\/li><li>Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90<\/li><li>Question Type: Objective (OMR based)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section I<\/td><td>General Tamil or General English (SSLC standard)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section II<\/td><td>General Studies (Degree standard)<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>112.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section III<\/td><td>Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability (SSLC standard)<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>37.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>300<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mains_Exam_Different_for_Group_II_Group_IIA\"><\/span>Mains Exam (Different for Group II &amp; Group IIA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam has two papers. Paper I is a qualifying Tamil Eligibility Test, while Paper II is the scoring component used for final ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This paper tests candidates\u2019 proficiency in Tamil at SSLC level. It is descriptive in nature and only qualifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks<\/td><td>100 (Qualifying only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paper II: General Studies &amp; Essay\/Descriptive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This paper assesses knowledge of general studies along with essay writing and descriptive components. Only marks of this paper are counted for merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Descriptive\/Essay + General Studies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks<\/td><td>300 (Counted for ranking)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evaluation Rule<\/td><td>Paper II is checked only if Paper I qualifying marks are secured<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview_Only_for_Group_II_Posts\"><\/span>Interview (Only for Group II Posts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates applying for Group II posts must also appear for an interview\/personality test after the Mains exam. This stage is not applicable for Group IIA posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage<\/td><td>Personality Test\/Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applicable For<\/td><td>Group II only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/tnpsc-group-2-mock-test\/?ref=contan-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a Free TNPSC Group 2 Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Exam_General_Instructions_for_Candidates\"><\/span>TNPSC Group 2 Exam   General Instructions for Candidates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates appearing for the TNPSC Group 2 Exam must carefully follow the instructions mentioned in the hall ticket. These rules ensure smooth conduct of the exam and help avoid disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The exam date, time, and venue will be mentioned on the admit card.<\/li><li>Carry the admit card with a recent passport-size photo pasted on it.<\/li><li>Bring a black ballpoint pen, valid photo ID proof, and the hall ticket to the exam hall.<\/li><li>Report at least <strong>30 minutes before the exam starts<\/strong> to avoid last-minute issues.<\/li><li>OMR answer sheets with candidate details (photo, name, register number, etc.) will be provided in the hall.<\/li><li>After the exam, both the candidate and invigilator must sign the OMR sheet verification section.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Items_Not_Allowed_in_the_Exam_Hall\"><\/span>Items Not Allowed in the Exam Hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must strictly avoid carrying prohibited items inside the examination hall. Possession of any such items may lead to disqualification or cancellation of candidature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Textual material, papers, geometry box, scale, calculator, log table, writing pad, pen drives, or electronic gadgets.<\/li><li>Mobile phones, earphones, health bands, smart watches, or any communication devices.<\/li><li>Handbags, caps, goggles, or any item that may be used for unfair practices.<\/li><li>Food items (opened or packed).<\/li><li>Any hidden device like a camera or Bluetooth accessory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>You are advised to avoid wearing ornaments like Rings, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain\/Necklaces, Pendants, Badge, brooch, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755679527569\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. When will the TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam 2025 be held?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam 2025 will be held on 28th September 2025.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755680082147\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What are the exam timings for TNPSC Group 2 Prelims 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The exam will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755680102314\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What documents are required to carry for TNPSC Group 2 exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Candidates must carry their hall ticket, valid photo ID, and a recent passport-size photograph.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755680116565\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Is there an interview in TNPSC Group 2 selection?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, an interview of 40 marks is conducted only for Group II posts, not for Group IIA posts.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755680133250\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. What items are banned inside the TNPSC Group 2 exam hall?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 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