TNPSC Group 2 / 2A Free Grand Mock Test 2026 – 200 Questions with Answer Key
A full-length prelims mock test for the TNPSC Group 2/2A examination on 01-11-2026, prepared by the faculty of Shanmugam IAS Academy. All 200 questions are new, written on the official pattern and syllabus of TNPSC Notification 07/2026. Write it on paper with the OMR sheet, or online.
Recommended slot: Wednesday 28-10-2026, 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM (same time as the real exam)
Option 1 – Write on paper (recommended)
Download the question paper (with a practice OMR sheet on the last page), print it, sit for 3 hours without a break and darken the OMR with a black ball-point pen.
Download question paper + OMR (PDF)Option 2 – Write online
The same 200 questions are on our website in four parts (Part A General Studies, Part B Aptitude, Part C General English in two parts). The answer and a one-line explanation appear after each question.
Open the online mock testAnswer key with explanations
The answer key PDF will be published here at 1.00 PM on 28-10-2026, after the recommended mock slot. (Online, the answer is shown after each question.)
Pattern of this mock (as in Notification 07/2026)
| Part | Subject | Q. No. | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Studies (degree standard) – Units I to VI | 1 – 75 | 75 |
| B | Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC standard) | 76 – 100 | 25 |
| C | General Tamil or General English (SSLC standard) | 101 – 200 | 100 |
Part A follows the official unit weightage: Science 5, Geography of India 5, History, Culture of India & INM 10, Indian Polity 15, Indian Economy & Development Administration in TN 20, TN History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-political Movements 20.
How to calculate your score
Each question carries 1.5 marks (200 × 1.5 = 300). Score = number of correct answers × 1.5. In the real exam, 0.5 mark is deducted for every question left blank – darken [E] if you do not know the answer.
After the mock – use the last three days well
- Mark every wrong answer unit-wise. Revise only the two weakest units on 29 and 30 October.
- Read the one-line explanation of every wrong answer – most mistakes repeat.
- Do not start new topics now. Revise notes, formulas and the Thirukkural chapters in the syllabus.
- Check your hall ticket and exam centre on 31-10. Reach the centre one hour before the exam; gates close 30 minutes before the exam.
Unit-wise free practice
Frequently asked questions
Is this mock test free?
Yes. The question paper PDF, the online test and the answer key are completely free.
Are these questions from previous TNPSC papers?
No. All 200 questions are new questions written by our faculty on the official 2026 pattern and syllabus, and every question was checked independently.
Can English-medium candidates write it?
Yes. Parts A and B are in English and Tamil, and Part C has a full General English section (Q 101–200).
When will the answer key be available?
In the PDF, at 1.00 PM on 28-10-2026. In the online test, the answer and a one-line explanation are shown after each question.
Is there coaching for the mains?
Yes. Our Group 2/2A mains batch starts in the second week of November 2026 at Coimbatore, Madurai and online.
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