Prachi Sharma
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the results for the TNPSC Group II Preliminary Examination 2024, conducted on September 14, 2024, in a single shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Candidates who qualified in this stage have been provisionally admitted to the Main Written Examination for posts under the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group-II Services).
Key Details About TNPSC Group II Exam
The Group II Prelims 2024 exam consisted of 200 questions for a total of 300 marks and was designed to evaluate candidates’ knowledge in the following areas:
- General Studies
- Aptitude
- Mental Ability
- Language Skills (General Tamil or General English)
Following the evaluation, candidates who secured the required marks have been shortlisted for the Main Written Examination. Recently, the TNPSC added 213 new seats to its list of openings for the Group II and II-A Combined Civil Services Examination 2024.
Main Written Examination Details
Qualified candidates will now appear for the Main Written Examination, scheduled as follows:
- Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test):
- Date: February 2, 2025 (Forenoon)
- Type: Descriptive
- Paper II (General Studies):
- Date: February 23, 2025 (Forenoon)
- Type: Objective
Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks in Paper I to proceed with the evaluation of Paper II.
How to Check TNPSC Group II Prelims Result 2024
To assess the result, follow these steps:
- Visit the official TNPSC website: tnpsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Results section and select Group II Prelims 2024 Results.
- Enter your registration number to access your result.
- Download the result for future reference.
Examination Fee and Document Submission
- Fee Payment: Candidates provisionally admitted to the Main Exam must pay a fee of ₹150 through their registered OTR ID between December 14 and December 18, 2024, unless exempted.
- Document Upload: Candidates claiming exemption from the Tamil Eligibility Test must upload the required certificates in the prescribed format during the same period.
Selection and Reservation Process
The selection process adheres to the 1:10 ratio, based on marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination, along with reservation rules. Candidates scoring the same marks as the cut-off within their reservation category were also admitted to the Main Exam, resulting in an increased number of candidates qualifying.
Important Notes for Candidates
- Provisional Admission: Admission to the Main Exam is subject to verification of claims made in the application, including age, educational qualifications, and category. Disqualification could occur from inconsistencies in the documents provided.
- Communication: Individual notices will not be sent by post. Updates will be shared via SMS, email, and the official TNPSC website. Candidates must ensure that their registered contact details are accurate and active.
- Pending Legal Cases: Admission remains provisional, subject to the resolution of ongoing legal cases related to this recruitment.
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Conclusion
The TNPSC Group II and II-A exams present a promising opportunity for candidates to secure government positions in Tamil Nadu. With the Main Exam approaching, qualified candidates should focus on their preparation to excel in the next stage.