Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2024: Check Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern is released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) on its official website. The exam pattern will be released along with the official notification.
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2024

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2024

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2024: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the exam pattern of the Group 2 exam on its official website. Candidates who are preparing for the exam must be aware of the latest exam pattern. The exam pattern helps candidates understand the structure of the examination and how to effectively prepare for it. 

The exam pattern is released along with the official notification. Besides the exam pattern, candidates must also know the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus. The syllabus provides complete detail on subjects and important topics and subtopics from where questions will be asked in the exam. TNPSC Group 2 preparation can be best done by understanding the exam pattern & syllabus.

The TNPSC Group 2 selection process is divided into three stages: Preliminary, Mains & Interview. The exam pattern for all three stages is different. The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature, which means, the final merit list will be made on the basis of candidate’s performance in the Mains & Interview round. 

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights

Interested candidates who wish to appear for the TNPSC Group 2 exam can check the highlights of the exam in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

TNPSC Group 2 Exam (CCSE-II)

Conducting Body

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

Mode of Exam

Pen & Paper

Mode of Interview

Offline

Stages

  • Prelims Exam
  • Mains Exam
  • Interview (only for Group 2 Posts)

Maximum Marks

  • Prelims - 300 Marks
  • Mains - 300 Marks
  • Interview - 40 Marks

Duration for TNPSC Preliminary Exam

3 hrs

Duration for TNPSC Mains Exam

  • Paper 1: 1.5 hrs
  • Paper 2: 3 hrs

Medium of Language

Tamil & English

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

The preliminary exam is the first stage of the TNPSC Group 2 selection process. The exam pattern is qualifying in nature. In other words, the marks scored by candidates in the preliminary examination will not be considered at the time of preparing the final merit list. However, candidates have to clear the minimum cutoff score in order to be eligible for the mains round. Interested candidates can check the table below to know the preliminary exam pattern:

Subjects

Number of Questions

Qualifying Marks

General Tamil/General English (S.S.L.C. Standard)

100

90 Marks

General Studies

75

Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Standard)

25

Total

200

  • The preliminary examination will include Multiple Choice Type Questions.
  • Questions from General Tamil/General English, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability will all be asked in the paper
  • All other disciplines will adhere to SSLC standards, with the exception of General Studies, which is according to Degree Level.
  • Candidates may select either General Tamil or General English.
  • The maximum marks are 300
  • The exam has a total of 200 questions. There will be 75 questions in General Studies and 25 in Aptitude and Mental Abilities. There will be 100 questions in the language paper
  • Candidates must attempt language questions in the appropriate language, although Tamil or English can be used to attempt other topics.
  • There won't be any negative marking

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates who clear the prelims examination will be allowed to take the mains examination. The exam pattern for the mains stage is tabulated below:

Paper

Duration

Maximum marks

Paper-I (Tamil Eligibility Test)

3 hours

100

Paper-II (General Studies)

3 hours

300

  • The descriptive-based main exam will be administered offline.
  • The first paper is of Tamil language proficiency, while the second is a general knowledge paper.
  • Applicants will only be evaluated in Paper 2 if they received the minimum mark in Paper 1.
  • Maximum marks for Paper 1 is 100, while it is 300 marks for Paper 2
  • The duration of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 3 hours.
  • Only the Mains marks will be taken into account for the final selection or advancement to the interview stage.
  • All questions in Paper 1 will be answered in Tamil, except those requiring a translation from Tamil to English. Candidates have the option of taking Paper 2 in either Tamil or English.

Notes:

  • The qualifying marks for Paper 1 in the Mains examination is 40 marks.
  • The qualifying marks for Paper 2 in the Mains examination is 90 marks for non-interview posts and 102 for interview posts.

TNPSC Group 2 Interview Pattern 2024

If candidates pass the Mains examination, they will take part in the TNPSC Group 2 interview stage. The interview stage carries 40 marks and is conducted in offline mode. The TNPSC Group 2 final merit list takes into account the marks obtained by candidates during the interview stage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam pattern?

The TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam pattern is explained in the table below:

Subjects

Number of Questions

General Tamil/General English (S.S.L.C. Standard)

100

General Studies

75

Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Standard)

25

Total

200

What is the TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern?

Candidates who are eligible to appear for the mains examination can check the exam pattern in the table below:

Paper

Duration

Maximum marks

Paper-I (Tamil Eligibility Test)

3 hours

100

Paper II (General Studies)

3 hours

300

 

What are the qualifying marks for TNPSC Group 2 prelims exams?

Candidates must secure 90 marks in the preliminary round to qualify the exam. However, securing 90 marks does not guarantee eligibility to appear for the mains round. Only candidates who clear the prelims cutoff can appear for the mains examination.

What are the qualifying marks for TNPSC Group 2 mains exam?

The mains examination consists of two papers: Tamil Eligibility Test & General Studies. The qualifying marks for Tamil paper is 40 marks, while for General Studies it is 90 marks.

Is there negative marking in the TNPSC Group 2 exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 2 examination. Hence, candidates are advised to attempt all questions in the paper.

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