CHENNAI – 2 Nov, 2026 10,393 Candidates Appear for Examination Across 47 Centres
Thoothukudi District Collector Vishu Mahajan, IAS, inspected the ongoing Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Combined Civil Services Group II and IIA examinations at Holy Cross Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Thoothukudi on November 1, 2026.
The examinations were conducted across 47 centres in four taluks – Thoothukudi, Srivaikuntam, Tiruchendur and Kovilpatti. A total of 12,537 candidates had applied, of whom 10,393 appeared for the examination, while 2,204 candidates (17%) remained absent.
To ensure smooth conduct of the examinations, 12 mobile teams headed by Deputy Tahsildar-level officials, four monitoring officers at the Deputy Collector level and five flying squads were deployed.
Additional special buses were operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation to facilitate candidates travelling to examination centres. Necessary basic facilities were also provided at all examination venues, the District Collector said.
Thoothukudi Tahsildar Thirumani Stalin accompanied the Collector during the inspection.