📝 Overview
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the Combined Civil Services Examination – II (CCSE‑II) 2025 notification for recruitment into Group II (interview-based) and Group IIA (non‑interview) services, covering state departments such as Revenue, Commercial Taxes, Registration, Forests, Labour, and more
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 15 July 2025
- Application Period: 15 July – 13 August 2025 (til 11:59 PM IST)
- Application Correction Window: 18–20 August 2025
- Preliminary Exam: 28 September 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📊 Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 645
- Group II (Interview Posts): 50 vacancies (e.g., Assistant Inspector, Sub-Registrar, Probation Officer, Forester)
- Group IIA (Non‑Interview Posts): 595 vacancies (e.g., Assistants, Revenue Inspectors, Senior Inspectors)
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a recognized university. Certain posts may require specialized qualifications (e.g. law, commerce) .
- Age: Minimum age 18 years; maximum generally 32 years, with relaxations up to 37/42 years for reserved categories as per Tamil Nadu norms .
- Language Proficiency: Knowledge of Tamil is mandatory; candidates may need to take the Tamil Eligibility Test unless exempted
🧩 Selection Process
Group II Posts (Interview required)
- Preliminary Examination (Objective-type)
- Main Written Examination (Descriptive)
- Oral Interview / Personality Test
Group IIA Posts (Non-interview)
- Prelims + Mains only—no interview stage
- Forester post uniquely includes an Endurance Test in addition to the Prelims and Main stages
💲 Application Fee
- Preliminary Exam: ₹100
- Main Exam: ₹150
- Combined Fee (if appearing for both Group II and IIA mains): ₹300 (if not exempted)
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official TNPSC website (tnpsc.gov.in) or direct portal at tnpscexams.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
- Fill the online application form, upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates)
- Pay the examination fee online
- Submit the application and download/print the confirmation for your records
💼 Salary & Pay Scale
The Group II and IIA posts fall under Tamil Nadu state pay matrices—typical salary scales start around ₹37,200 and can go up to ₹1,17,600, depending on the post and level 📋 Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posts | Group II (Interview) & Group IIA (Non-Interview) |
| Total Vacancies | 645 (50 + 595) |
| Registration Dates | 15 Jul – 13 Aug 2025 |
| Correction Period | 18–20 Aug 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Selection Stages | Prelims → Mains → Interview (Group II); No Interview (Group IIA) |
| Age Limit | 18–32 (up to 37/42 for reserved categories) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Fees | ₹100 (Prelims), ₹150 (Mains), ₹300 combined |
| Language Requirement | Tamil proficiency required |
🧭 Preparation Tips & Final Notes
- Download the official TNPSC notification (No. 11/2025) for detailed eligibility and post-wise requirements
- Prepare thoroughly for the Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude, and Administration-based topics.
- Practice previous years’ prelim and mains question papers.
- Interview candidates should work on articulation, subject knowledge, and confidence.
TNPSC Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 645 Group II & IIA Services Jobs