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What is the age limit for TNPSC Group 2?
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In the Group 2 and 2A notification of 2025 (No. 11/2025), the age limit for most posts is 18 to 32 for Others, counted as on 1 July 2025. For most posts there is no maximum age limit for reserved categories: BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A) and ST candidates only need to be under 60.
Age limits for most posts (as on 1 July 2025)
| Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Others | 18 | 32 |
| BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST | 18 | No maximum for most posts |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities, Others | 18 | 42 |
| Ex-servicemen, Others | 18 | 50 |
| Destitute widows | 18 | No maximum |
"No maximum age limit" means you must not have completed 60 years. A degree from a UGC-recognised university is the basic qualification.
Posts with their own limits
| Post | Age (as on 1 July 2025) |
|---|---|
| Executive Officer Grade III | 25 to 37 |
| Probation Officer (post code 1011) | 26 to 42 |
| Probation Officer (post code 1023) | 22 to 32 |
| Sub Registrar Grade II | Minimum 20 |
| Forester | 21 to 32; reserved categories 37 |
The notification lists these against each post, so read the age row for the post you are targeting.
What about the 2026 cycle?
TNPSC's 2026 planner scheduled the next Group 2/2A notification for 11 August 2026. Its age rules, counted from 1 July 2026, should be read in that notification, because limits change from one cycle to the next. In Group 4, for example, Others are limited to 30. See the Group 4 age limit.
How Group 2 compares
Group 2 has a higher ceiling for Others than Group 4 (32 against 30) and a lower one than Group 1 (34). For reserved categories it has no ceiling for most posts, while Group 1 stops at 39. See the Group 1 age limit and the Group 2 vs Group 2A comparison for the posts themselves.
Source
Confirm the limits in the notification of the cycle you are applying to.
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