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Over 550,000 Compete in TNPSC Group-2 Preliminary Exam Across Tamil Nadu
27 Sep, 2025
Summary
- TNPSC announces 645 vacancies for Group-2 posts
- 5,53,634 candidates apply, including 2,12,495 men, 3,41,114 women, and 25 transgender
- Exam held in 1,905 centers across Tamil Nadu, with 53,606 candidates in Chennai
On September 27, 2025, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will hold the preliminary examination for Group-2 posts across the state. The commission had announced 645 vacancies, including 50 posts such as sub-registrar grade 2, probation officer, assistant inspector, and junior employment officer, as well as 595 posts like audit inspector, senior inspector, supervisor, assistant section officer, and revenue assistant.
A staggering 5,53,634 candidates have applied for the examination, comprising 2,12,495 men, 3,41,114 women, and 25 transgender candidates. The exam will be conducted in 1,905 centers across Tamil Nadu, including 188 centers in Chennai, where 53,606 candidates are expected to write.
TNPSC has already released the hall tickets for all applicants and instructed them to reach the examination centers by 9 am. Late arrivals will not be allowed inside, and candidates have been warned against carrying electronic gadgets or prohibited items. Successful candidates in the preliminary exam will be eligible to appear for the main examination, which will be held at a later date.
