TNPSC Group 2 Mains Previous Year Question Papers with Answers (2019–2026)
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Year-wise papers
| Year | Exam | Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group-II Services) Main Examination – General Studies (Degree Standard) Paper-II (Descriptive Type) · 22.02.2026 (FN) | 32 | |
| 2025 | TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group-II Services) – Main Examination: General Studies (Degree Standard) Paper II (Descriptive Type) · 23.02.2025 (FN) | 33 | |
| 2023 | TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II & IIA Services) – Main Written Examination: Paper II – General Studies (Descriptive Type) · 25.02.2023 (AN) | 38 | |
| 2019 | TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II Services) 2018 – Main Written Examination: General Studies (Degree Standard), descriptive · 23.02.2019 (FN) | 60 |
Questions by unit (all years)
| Unit | Questions |
|---|---|
| Unit I – Modern History of India (Tamil Nadu) | 10 |
| Unit II – Tamil Society: Culture and Heritage | 13 |
| Unit III – Social Issues (Tamil Nadu) | 29 |
| Unit IV – Science and Technology in Development | 35 |
| Unit V – Constitution, Polity and Governance (TN) | 33 |
| Unit VI – Geography, Environment, Disaster Management | 17 |
| Unit VII – Indian Economy (Tamil Nadu) | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get TNPSC Group 2 Mains previous year question papers with answers?
On this page: the official Group 2 Mains General Studies Paper II questions of 2026, 2025, 2023, 2019 in Tamil and English, each with an answer outline prepared by Shanmugam IAS Academy faculty, plus a free PDF for every year. The official question papers are published by TNPSC on tnpsc.gov.in.
What is the pattern of the TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II?
A 3-hour descriptive General Studies paper for 300 marks. In recent papers (2025, 2026): Part A – 9 compulsory questions of 10 marks; Part B – 3 of 5 questions of 10 marks; Part C – 6 sections, 2 of 3 questions in each, 15 marks. Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test) is a qualifying paper.
How should I use previous year questions for the mains?
Read the questions unit by unit to see what TNPSC asks, write answers within the word limit, then compare with the outline: introduction, the points examiners expect, Tamil Nadu data, a table or flowchart and a one-line conclusion. Our free daily practice gives 3 new questions every day with model answers.
Questions are reproduced from the official TNPSC question papers (tnpsc.gov.in). Answer outlines © Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
