TNPSC Group 2 DV Schedule 2026 - Document Verification Dates & How to Check

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notice for the Document Verification stage of the Combined Civil Services Examination–II (Group II and Group IIA Services), commonly searched as "TNPSC Group 2 DV Schedule 2026." As per the official notice, this stage is conducted as an Onscreen Certificate Verification  an online document upload process, not an in-person verification with a physical reporting venue. This article explains the confirmed dates, the upload process, and what to do next, based on TNPSC Notice No. 80/2026 dated 13.07.2026.

TNPSC Group 2 DV Schedule 2026 - Quick Overview

TNPSC Group 2 DV Schedule 2026: Important Dates

Who Is Eligible for TNPSC Group 2 DV 2026?

As per Notice No. 80/2026, candidates who appeared for the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination–II (Group II and Group IIA Services) under Notification No. 11/2025 and whose results were published on 29.06.2026 were considered for this stage. Based on the total number of vacancies, seat-allotment rules, and post-wise numbers, TNPSC has provisionally selected a list of candidates for Onscreen Certificate Verification, published on the official website on 13.07.2026.

• Only candidates whose names appear in the provisional list published on 13.07.2026 are eligible for this round of certificate verification.
• Selection to this list is provisional and based on vacancy count and seat-allotment rules it does not guarantee final selection.

TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process: Where DV Fits In

Understanding where Document Verification sits in the overall process helps candidates track what comes next.

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Document Verification (DV) / Certificate Verification
4. Interview / Oral Test (applicable only for Group 2 Interview posts, not for Group 2A)
5. Final Merit List and Post Allotment

What Is Onscreen Certificate Verification?

Unlike a traditional in-person Document Verification, TNPSC's Onscreen Certificate Verification for this recruitment is conducted entirely online. Provisionally selected candidates must upload scanned copies of their certificates through the One Time Registration (OTR) platform on the TNPSC website within the specified window, instead of reporting physically to a verification venue.

Not Available Officially: The exact list of certificates/documents required for upload, and the accepted file formats or size limits, are not specified in Notice No. 80/2026. Candidates should check the OTR portal directly for the document upload checklist once they log in, since this notice does not itemize them.

How to Check Your Status and Upload Certificates (TNPSC Group 2 DV 2026)

1. Visit the official TNPSC website: tnpsc.gov.in
2. Check the provisional list for Onscreen Certificate Verification published on 13.07.2026 under the "Latest Notifications" or "Press Releases" section to confirm whether your name/registration number is included.
3. If shortlisted, log in to the One Time Registration (OTR) platform using your registered credentials.
4. Upload the required certificates as prompted on the OTR portal between 15.07.2026 and 24.07.2026.
5. Confirm successful submission and keep a copy/screenshot of the upload confirmation for your records.

Important Instructions

• Certificates must be uploaded strictly between 15.07.2026 and 24.07.2026. As per the official notice, candidates who do not upload their certificates within this period will not be considered for the next stage of selection.
• Only candidates named in the provisional list published on 13.07.2026 need to complete this step.
• This is an online upload process through the OTR platform there is no physical reporting venue mentioned in this notice.
• Always verify your status and complete uploads directly on the official TNPSC website; do not rely on unofficial sources for your certificate verification status.

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