The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced the rescheduled date for the Combined Civil Services Examination – Group 2 and Group 2A mains for the 2026 cycle following the previous cancellation of the exam. The board has fixed 15 March 2026 as the new exam date for both streams, with Group 2A scheduled for the morning session and Group 2 in the afternoon session on the same day.
Exam Details and Hall Ticket Schedule
The TNPSC Group 2 and 2A mains written tests will take place on 15 March 2026. Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets — also referred to as admission certificates — from 28 February 2026. The hall tickets will be issued through the TNPSC official portal, and candidates are advised to use their One Time Registration (OTR) details to access and download them. Information about exam centres, reporting time, and shift timings will be available on the hall ticket. Candidates should verify all details carefully before appearing for the test.
Background to the Rescheduling
The decision to announce a fresh exam date comes after the TNPSC Group 2 and 2A mains exam scheduled earlier this month was cancelled due to administrative and technical irregularities at exam venues. Several candidates reported confusion regarding centre allocation and logistical issues, leading to protests and the eventual cancellation of the test. Following the cancellation, the Commission assured candidates that an updated schedule would be released at the earliest possible time. With the election schedule due in the state and Model Code of Conduct considerations, fixed timelines for rescheduling had been closely watched by applicants and coaching communities.
What Candidates Should Do Next?
Candidates appearing for the TNPSC Group 2 and 2A mains on the new date should:
- Regularly check the TNPSC official website for updates on hall ticket download and exam instructions.
- Ensure that all personal and OTR details are updated and correct for downloading hall tickets.
- Prepare for both sessions based on the notified schedule — Group 2A in the morning and Group 2 in the afternoon.
Detailed guidelines, such as reporting timelines and prohibited items, will be included on the hall ticket and official notices issued by TNPSC ahead of the examination. Stay tuned to the TNPSC portal and official notifications for further updates on the examination process and any changes to related schedules.
