The TNPSC, or Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, has developed a set of TNPSC Group 2 eligibility requirements, including age limits for various positions covered by the TNPSC Group 2 examination. This test allows candidates to compete for multiple positions in various departments of the Tamil Nadu government. As a result, it is an extremely sought-after and competitive exam. To prepare for this test, the first step is to understand the age restriction for 2024 and familiarize oneself with the additional TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria related to the exam.
TNPSC Group 2 Eligibility 2024
To apply online for TNPSC Group 2 2024, a candidate must complete all eligibility requirements. If a candidate does not match the eligibility standards, his or her candidature may be withdrawn at any stage of the test. Eligibility standards ensure that only candidates with the necessary qualifications and skills apply, thereby preserving the recruitment process’s integrity. Establishing clear eligibility requirements leads to a fair and transparent selection process that rejects unqualified candidates while guaranteeing that all applicants are evaluated using the same criteria.
TNPSC Group 2 Age Limit
The age restriction stipulated in the TNPSC Group 2 recruitment is shown below for each post. Candidates are recommended to check the age limit to ensure they are eligible. Age relaxation has been granted to candidates from various categories, as can be seen on the official website.
| TNPSC Group 2A Services Age Limit | |||||
| Name of the Post | Minimum Age limit | Maximum Age Limit | Age Concession | ||
| PwBD | ESM | Destitute Widow | |||
| For all posts (except for the post of Full Time Residential Warden) | 18 years | 32 years | 42 years | 50 years | No maximum age limit |
| Full Time Residential Warden | 26 years | 52 years | NA | 52 years | – |
TNPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification
Each TNPSC Group 2 2024 role requires a different set of educational requirements. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review their educational qualifications before completing the application form. Check out the Educational Qualifications table below for all TNPSC Group 2 2024 positions.
| Post | Essential Educational Qualification | Preferential Qualification |
| Industrial Co-Operative Officer in the Industries and Commerce Department | A degree in BCom or BA, or BSc (other than in a professional subject not being Agriculture) | NA |
| Probation Officer in Social Defence Department | A degree in BA/ BSc/ BCom from any UGC recognized university or institution. | Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to candidates who possess a degree in Sociology or Psychology. |
| BOL of Annamalai University | Provided further that other things being equal preference shall be given to those who have practical experience in having done Social Welfare work or who possess a Diploma in Social Service including experience in Social and moral hygiene and aftercare work. | |
| BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or Bachelor of Letters (BLitt) of Madras University or BBM/ BLitt of Bharathiyar University | ||
| Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) in Employment and Training (Employment Wing) Department | A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce | NA |
| BOL of Annamalai University | ||
| BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University | ||
| Probation Officer in the Prison Department | A degree in BA or BSc or BCom | Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who possess an MA degree in Criminology or Sociology or a degree in Sociology or Psychology. |
| BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University | i) Who possess an MA degree in Criminology or Sociology or a degree in Sociology or Psychology OR | |
| ii) Who holds a diploma in Sociology or Psychology in addition to a degree in any subject other than Sociology or Psychology OR | ||
| iii) Who has rendered Social Welfare Work for a period of not less than one year OR | ||
| iv) Who possess a diploma in Social Work awarded by the Madras School of Social Work | ||
| Assistant Inspector of Labour in the Labour Department | A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Engineering | Other things being equal preference shall be given to candidates who possess MA degree in Social Work OR |
| BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University | ii) Who possess the diploma awarded by the Madras School of Social Work OR | |
| iii) Who possess MA degree in Applied Psychology of the Sagar University OR | ||
| iv) Who has undergone the diploma course of two years duration at the Institute for Labour Welfare Workers, Bombay or The Xavier Labour Relation Institute, Bihar OR | ||
| v) Who has undergone the diploma course of PSG school of Social Work, Coimbatore on Labour Specialisation or the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Social Services conducted by the Institute of Social Science, Loyola College, Madras under the direction of the Indian Institute of Social Order, Pune OR | ||
| vi) Who possess the Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) of the University of Baroda OR | ||
| vii) Who possesses a Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Administration awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies OR | ||
| viii) Who possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare awarded by the Madras Productivity Council OR | ||
| ix) Who possess a PG Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, conducted by the Madurai Institute of Social Work, Madurai OR | ||
| x) Who possess MA degree in work Education awarded by the University of Madras OR | ||
| xi) Who are Released Short Service, Regular Commissioned Officers or Emergency Commissioned Officers OR | ||
| Other Ex-Servicemen | ||
| Sub Registrar, Grade-II | A Bachelor’s degree of any university or Institution recognized by the UGC for the purpose of its grant | Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who possess a BL degree in addition to the qualification specified |
| Special Assistant in the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department | Any Degree and technical qualification | NA |
| Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by Higher/ Senior Grade in Tamil and English | ||
| Municipal Commissioner, Grade-II | A degree from any UGC recognized university/ institution | NA |
| Assistant Section Officer in Law Department in Secretariat | BL degree awarded by any university recognized by UGC | NA |
| Assistant Section Officer in Finance Department in Secretariat | A master’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics | NA |
| A bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics with a pass in the final examination of the ICWAI | ||
| Assistant Section Officer, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat | A degree in BA or BSc or BCom of any University | NA |
| BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University | ||
| Assistant Section Officer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | i) A master’s degree | NA |
| ii) A bachelor’s degree and BGL degree | ||
| A bachelor’s degree with first-class in any one of the parts Provided that in the case of a candidate belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/ DC, BC (Other than BCM) and BCM it shall be sufficient if he/she holds a Bachelor’s degree | ||
| Assistant Section Officer Cum Programmer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | Master’s degree in Computer Application | NA |
| Master’s degree in Science (Information Technology/ Computer Science) | ||
| Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives in the Industries and Commerce Department | A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University | NA |
| BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University | ||
| BLitt of Madras University | ||
| BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University | ||
| PG Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Co-operation awarded by the National Council for Rural Higher Education | ||
| Audit Inspector in the Audit Wing of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department | A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University | NA |
| BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University | Note: Persons professing Hindu Religion alone are eligible to apply for this post. | |
| BLitt of Madras University | ||
| BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University | ||
| Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department | A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University | NA |
| BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University | ||
| BLitt of Madras University | ||
| BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University | ||
| (a) Senior Inspectors in Milk Production and Dairy Development Department and (b) Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in the Department of Registrar of Co-operative Societies | Any degree | Other things being equal, preference shall be given to the candidates possessing such qualification and in such order as specified below: i) MA degree in co-operation; OR ii) MCom degree with co-operation as one of the subjects; OR iii) BA degree in co-operation; OR iv) Higher diploma in co-operative management awarded by the Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Madras; or Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai |
| A diploma in rural services awarded by the National Council of Rural Higher Education | ||
| A diploma of Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants | ||
| Supervisor/ Junior Superintendent in Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing / Agricultural Business Department | Any degree | Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Bookkeeping by Higher/ Senior Grade |
| Handloom Inspector in Handlooms and Textiles Department | i) Degree in BA or BSc or BCom of any University recognized by UGC | NA |
| ii) A diploma in Handloom Technology or Textile Technology or Textile processing or Manmade Fibre Technology awarded by the State |
TNPSC Group 2 Nationality
To be eligible for the role, candidates must be Indian citizens. Aside from that, they must be able to present valid documentary evidence to back up their assertions. They are not required to be a resident of a specific state to be eligible for the position. This applies if they also meet all of the TNPSC Group 2 eligibility requirements.
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