TNPSC Group II and IIA Services
From Sub-Inspector of Police to Revenue Assistant — complete preparation guide for Group II (Prelims + Mains + Interview) and Group IIA (Single MCQ paper).
Group IIA
Non-Interview Route
- • Single MCQ paper only
- • 200 questions · 300 marks
- • No interview, no mains
- • Revenue Assistant, VAO-equivalent
- • Faster path to government job
Group II
Interview Route
- • Prelims + Mains + Interview
- • Mains: 2 papers (450 marks)
- • Interview: 40 marks
- • SI of Police, Block Dev Officer
- • Higher responsibility, higher pay
📝 Selection Process
How Selection Works
200 MCQs · 300 marks · 3 hours · Negative marking
→ For Group IIA: This is the final & only exam. Selection based purely on this score.
Paper I: Tamil/English (150 marks, qualifying) + Paper II: GS + TN Economy (300 marks)
→ Prelims marks do NOT count. Only Mains marks determine final ranking.
40 marks · Tests communication, TN awareness, post knowledge, personality
→ Not all Group II posts require an interview. Check the active notification.
📋 Vacancies
Key Posts and Departments
Group II — Interview Posts
| Post | Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector of Police | ~₹58,300 |
| Block Development Officer | ~₹58,300 |
| Junior Cooperative Auditor | ~₹40,050 |
| Municipal Commissioner III | ~₹47,600 |
| Sub-Registrar | ~₹58,300 |
| Assistant Section Officer | ~₹36,900 |
Group IIA — Non-Interview Posts
| Post | Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| Revenue Assistant | ~₹23,750 |
| Junior Employment Officer | ~₹23,750 |
| Fisheries Extension Officer | ~₹36,900 |
| Horticulture Officer | ~₹36,900 |
| Field Surveyor | ~₹23,750 |
| Junior Assistant | ~₹19,500 |
📚 Study Notes
Group II / IIA — Topic Notes
Notes specific to Group II / IIA exam — exam pattern, TN-specific GS, mains strategy, aptitude, and current affairs.
Group II vs IIA — Key Differences
All Posts, Departments & Pay Scale
Prelims Preparation Strategy
Group II Mains Answer Writing
TN Society, Culture & Heritage
Tamil Nadu Government Schemes
Current Affairs Strategy
Aptitude & Mental Ability Guide
MCQ Practice Set — 60 Questions
📖 General Studies Notes
Use Group IV Notes for GS Topics
Group IV and Group II / IIA share the same GS syllabus — History, Polity, Geography, Science, Economy, and General Tamil. Use the Group IV study notes below as your GS foundation. Group II / IIA requires the same topics with slightly deeper coverage.
🎯 Study Plan
8-Month Preparation Timeline
Samacheer Kalvi 8–10 GS + Aptitude daily 30 min
History + Polity + Economy detailed study
TN Geography, Schemes, Society & Culture
Last 12 months; daily digest + condensed notes
3 full mocks/week; analyse and fix weak areas
❓ Common Questions