What is the salary after clearing TNPSC Group 2 / 2A?
TNPSC Group 2 / 2A posts pay between ₹21k and ₹118k in hand per month depending on the post, under the 7th Pay Commission with DA and HRA included.
Each post sits at a different pay level. The post-wise table lists basic pay and in-hand figures for every post recruited through this exam.
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Minimum 18 years. The general category upper limit is 32 years, with relaxations for BC, MBC, SC, ST and other reserved categories.
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
Yes. TNPSC Group 2 / 2A selection includes an oral test (interview) stage after the written examination for interview posts.
No limit (within age limit). You can apply every cycle as long as you are within the age window for your category.
No. TNPSC does not apply negative marking in Group 1, Group 2/2A or Group 4 exams. An unanswered question scores the same as a wrong one, so attempt all questions.
PSTM means Persons Studied in Tamil Medium. TNPSC reserves 20% of vacancies in each category, on a preferential basis, for candidates who studied the qualifying education in Tamil medium.
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This answer is verified against official TNPSC notifications and scheme documents. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.
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