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Group 2 Jobs
Group 2 jobs form the foundation of government services. Preparing and executing government actions comes under the purview of Group 2 jobs. Inspectors, sub-inspectors, programmers, school teachers, section officers, junior engineers, and others have some prominent roles in this category.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Must be a graduate in any stream from any recognized university in India.
- The person must have attained more than 60% marks in class tenth and twelfth examinations and at least 55% in graduation.
- The candidate must not be more than 35 years old. Relaxations are, however, provided in the category of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
- The candidate must be able to write, speak and read the local language.
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Documents Required
- Scanned copies of all educational documents such as SSC, SSLC, PUC graduation certificates and any other if applicable.
- Proof of nationality.
- Scanned photographs.
- Disability Certificate, if any.
- Scanned Signature.
- Admit card.
- Physical fitness form.
- Scanned copy of exam application form.
Group 2 Jobs List and Salaries
The selection via the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) combined graduate-level examination, state-level PSC examination, or promotion from the Group-3 jobs.
1. APPSC Group 2
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Group 2 jobs are across two categories: Non-executives and executives. The structure of the salary depends upon the category. It also includes additional benefits like dearness allowances, rent allowances, and so on.
The minimum basic pay for the non-executive post is Rs 16400, and for the executive post is Rs 26600. Benefits like medical guarantees, promotions based on education, etc., are also provided to the candidates.
| APPSC Group 2 Salary Structure | |
| Executive Posts | |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in A.P. Municipal Commissioners Subordinate Service | 45,830- 1,30,580 |
| Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registration and Stamps Subordinate Service | 44,570-1,27,480 |
| Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service | 44,570-1,27,480 |
| Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour Subordinate Service | 44,570-1,27,480 |
| Assistant Registrar in A.P. Co-operative Societies | 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub Service | 40,970-1,24,380 |
| Non–Executive Posts | |
| Assistant Section Officer | 40,970-1,24,380 |
| Senior Auditor | 34,580-1,07,210 |
| Auditor | 34,580-1,07,210 |
| Senior Accountant | 34,580-1,07,210 |
| Junior Accountant | 25,220-80,910 |
| Junior Assistant | 25,220-80,910 |
2. TNPSC Group 2
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission recruits individuals across several departments of the Tamil Nadu ministerial, subordinate, and state services. The jobs are split into eight groups based on salary, responsibilities, and duties. Per the 7th pay commission, the minimum salary is Rs 37200, and the maximum is Rs 117600.
| Post Name | Service | Salary |
| Municipal Commissioner, Grade-II Tamil Nadu in Municipal Administration Department | Tamil Nadu Municipal Commissioner Subordinate Service | INR 36400- 134200/- Level-16 |
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat, Other than Law and Finance Department | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service | |
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat, Law Department | ||
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat, Finance Department | ||
| Assistant Section Officer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | ||
| Full Time Residential Warden (Men’s Hostel) in Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | INR 35900-131500 Level-13 |
| Senior Inspector of Co-Operative Societies in the Department of Co-operative Societies | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Subordinate Service | INR 35600-130800/- Level-12 |
| Audit Inspector in the Audit wing of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department | Tamil Nadu Local Fund Audit Subordinate Service | |
| Supervisor / Junior Superintendent in Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business Department | Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing Subordinate Service | |
| Handloom Inspector in the Handlooms and Textiles Department | Tamil Nadu Handloom and Textiles Subordinate Service | |
| Assistant in Commissioner of Revenue Administration Department | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | INR 20600- 75900/- Level – 10 |
| Revenue Assistant in the Revenue Department | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| Assistant in the Divisions of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| Assistant in the Divisions of Commercial Taxes Department | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| Assistant in various Departments in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service /Tamil Nadu Town Panchayat Subordinate Service /Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Audit Subordinate Service / Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| Executive Officer, Grade-II in Town Panchayat Department | Tamil Nadu Town Panchayat Subordinate Service | |
| Junior Co-Operative Auditor in the Department of Co-Operative Audit | Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Audit Subordinate Service | |
| Audit Assistant in Accounts Branch of Highways Department | Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service | |
| Personal Clerk, Steno-Typist in various Departments in the Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service / Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service | |
| Steno-Typist in Secretariat (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly) | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | |
| Assistant in various Departments in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service / Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service | INR 20000- 73700 Level – 9 |
| Planning Junior Assistant, Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | |
| Assistant in Secretariat (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly) | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | |
| Lower Division Clerk in Secretariat (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly) |
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3. UPSC Group 2
The various groups, two posts under the Union Public Service, include Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli Police Service, Pondicherry Civil Services and Pondicherry Police Services.
The candidates must also do well in the interview to be selected for the Group 2 positions. Candidates are chosen for this group based on the preliminary exam, the main written exam, and the interview/personality test.
On the other hand, candidates are only chosen for Group 2A jobs based on the written exam scores they received.
| Group B Services | Salaries vary based on service as per the level 10 pay matrix | INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000 |
| IAS Officer Rank | IAS Salary | IPS Officer Rank | IPS Salary |
| SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary | INR 56,100 | Deputy SP | INR 56,100 |
| ADM, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary | INR 67,700 | Additional SP | INR 67,700 |
| District Magistrate, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary | INR 78,800 | Superintendent of Police | INR 78,800 |
| District Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, Director | INR 1,18,500 | DIG | INR 1,31,100 |
| Divisional Commissioner, Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Joint Secretary | INR 1,44,200 | IG | INR 1,44,200 |
| Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, Additional Secretary | INR 1,82,200 | Additional Director General of Police | INR 2,05,400 |
| Additional Chief Secretary | INR 2,05,400 | DGP | INR 2,25,000 |
| Chief Secretary and Secretary | INR 2,25,000 | DG | INR 2,50,000 |
| Cabinet Secretary of India | INR 2,50,000 | – | – |
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Group 2 Job Profiles
- Assistant Registrar in Registrar of Cooperative Societies
- Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector (Excise Sub-Service)
- Deputy Tahsildar in Land Administration
- Assistant Commercial Tax Officer – ACTO (Commercial Tax Sub-Service)
- Sub-Registrar Grade-II (Registration SubService)
- Executive Officer Grade-I in the Endowments department
- Assistant Labour Officer in Commissioner of Labour Department
- Extension Officer (Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Sub Service)
- Assistant Section Officer GAD (Single Unit) in Secretariat
- Assistant Development Officer (ADO) in Handlooms and Textiles
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in (Municipal Administration Sub Service)
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in the Secretariat Law Department
- Assistant Section Officer in the Secretariat Finance department, etc.
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Group 2 Jobs – Perks & Allowances
Along with the TSPSC Group 2 wage, qualifying candidates receive several additional perks. The following are only a few of the many benefits candidates get.
- Medical benefits
- Dearness allowances (DA)
- Travelling allowance (TA)
- House rent allowance (HRA)
- Internet
- Telephone/ Mobile connection
- Study leaves
- Pension
- And many other benefits
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Key Takeaways
- Group 2 jobs are considered one of India’s most prestigious government jobs.
- The salary structure and other perks align with the 7th pay commission.
- The candidates have to be a graduates with minimum marks criteria.
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FAQs
Ques 1: How tough is the TNPSC exam?
Answer 1: After the Group 1 exam, TNPSC Group 2 is one of the toughest exams.
Ques 2: Can a high school graduate apply for the TNPSC exam?
Answer 2: A high school graduate can apply for the TNPSC group- 4 exams.
Ques 3: Can one study from NCERT for group 2 exams?
Answer 3: Yes, to clear the basics, one can start with NCERTs.
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