The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the hall tickets for the Group 2 and Group 2A preliminary examinations. Candidates who registered for the recruitment exam can download their admit cards from the commission’s official website at tnpsc.gov.in. They must provide their Application Number and Date of Birth in order to access the TNPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2024. (File/Representative image)

TNPSC had announced recruitment for 821 vacancies across Group 2 and Group 2A posts. The notification was issued on August 11, inviting applications for various positions, including Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer and Sub-Registrar. (File/Representative)

Thousands of candidates from across Tamil Nadu’s 38 districts applied for the recruitment drive. The Group 2 and Group 2A preliminary examination is scheduled to be held on November 1, 2026. Candidates must download their hall tickets before the examination and check the details mentioned on them carefully. TNPSC Group 2 Exam is divided into three stages: preliminary, main, and interview. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam will be eligible for the main exam. (Representative Image)

To download the TNPSC Group 2, 2A Hall Ticket 2026, candidates must first visit the official TNPSC website. On the homepage, click on the ‘Hall Ticket Download’ or ‘One Time Registration (OTR)’ section. Log in using the OTR login ID and password, or enter the application number and date of birth, as applicable. Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen. Click on the submit button to access the hall ticket. Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference. Candidates are advised to verify their personal details and examination information on the hall ticket. They should also follow the instructions provided by TNPSC and carry the required documents to the examination centre. (Representational/File)

The preliminary examination lasts for 3 hours and will consist of 200 questions. The highest possible mark is 300, while the lowest qualifying mark is 90. General Studies, aptitude, mental abilities, and language (general Tamil or general English) will all be tested. According to the TNPSC Group 2 preliminary exam pattern, questions in the General Tamil/General English, Aptitude, and Mental Ability Test will be of S.S.L.C. standard. Questions from General Studies will be at the Degree Standard level. (File/Representative image)