The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced the schedule for the eligibility test and endurance test for the posts of Forester and Field Assistant under the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services). The announcement was made through Press Release No. 98/2026, dated 17 August 2026, issued by the TNPSC Secretary.
This update relates to TNPSC's earlier Notification No. 11/2025, dated 15 July 2025, for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II. Only candidates who are found eligible for the posts of Forester and Field Assistant, and who have qualified for this stage, are affected by this notice.
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TNPSC Forester and Field Assistant Physical Eligibility Test Date - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Press Release Number | 98/2026 |
| Press Release Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Related Notification | No. 11/2025, dated 15 July 2025 |
| Examination | Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services) |
| Posts Concerned | Forester and Field Assistant |
| Test Type | Eligibility Test and Endurance Test |
| Test Dates | 24 August 2026 and 25 August 2026 |
Important Dates
- 15 July 2025: Original Notification No. 11/2025 for Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services) released.
- 17 August 2026: Press Release No. 98/2026 issued, announcing the eligibility test and endurance test schedule.
- 24 August 2026: Eligibility test and endurance test (Day 1).
- 25 August 2026: Eligibility test and endurance test (Day 2).
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What This Press Release Is About
According to Press Release No. 98/2026, the eligibility test and endurance test for candidates included in the Forester and Field Assistant posts under the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services) will be conducted on 24 August 2026 and 25 August 2026. TNPSC has clarified that this information has been sent only to the candidates who are eligible for these specific posts, through SMS and email.
The Commission has directed all such eligible candidates to download their hall ticket from the TNPSC website and attend the eligibility test and endurance test on the specified date, time, and at the specified venue mentioned on the hall ticket.
Who This Notice Concerns
This press release applies only to candidates who:
- Applied under TNPSC Notification No. 11/2025 (Combined Civil Services Examination-II, Group II & IIA Services), and
- Have been shortlisted as eligible for the Forester post or the Field Assistant post, and
- Have received an SMS or email intimation from TNPSC regarding this test.
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How to Download the TNPSC Hall Ticket
The press release instructs eligible candidates to download their hall ticket from the official TNPSC website before attending the test. The general steps are:
- Visit the official TNPSC website.
- Log in using your registered TNPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials.
- Locate the hall ticket / call letter section relevant to Notification No. 11/2025.
- Download and print the hall ticket.
- Check the date, reporting time, and venue printed on the hall ticket carefully.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Attend the eligibility test and endurance test only on the date, time, and at the venue mentioned on your individual hall ticket.
- Carry your downloaded hall ticket to the test venue, along with any identification or documents specified on the hall ticket.
- This intimation has been sent only to eligible candidates; if you have not received an SMS or email, verify your eligibility status and hall ticket availability directly on the TNPSC website.
The press release does not specify additional details such as required documents, dress code, or physical measurement standards for the endurance test. Candidates should refer to the original Notification No. 11/2025 and their hall ticket for such specifics, as this information is not available in Press Release No. 98/2026.
