Overview
- The commission released the Group 2 and 2A preliminary hall tickets on October 21, 2026, and candidates may download them from tnpsc.gov.in or tnpscexams.in via the One Time Registration dashboard using their application number and date of birth.
- The preliminary exam is scheduled for November 1, 2026, at centres across 38 districts for 821 vacancies, and TNPSC has said the test will be computer based while candidates must confirm the exact session timing shown on their hall ticket or the official site.
- The paper will run for three hours with 200 questions worth 300 marks, candidates must score at least 90 to qualify, and subjects include General Studies, Aptitude, Mental Ability and General Tamil or General English.
- TNPSC instructs candidates to verify all details on the admit card, carry a printed copy for entry, arrive well before reporting time, and follow rules that ban mobile phones, smartwatches and bags inside the exam hall.
- The release starts the final preparation phase for thousands of applicants and uses the OTR system for distribution; candidates should watch tnpsc.gov.in for any timing corrections or other official updates before the exam.