TNPSC

About the Exam(Group wise Eligibility, Exam pattern and Syllabus.)Group IDC, DSP, OthersEligibility

Minimum age:21 years
Maximum age (OC):32 years, 33 years (Law degree)
Maximum age (Others):37 years, 38 years (Law degree)

Stage I : (Preliminary – Objective Type)

Subject : General StudiesQuestions : 200 (150+50)Marks : 300 (3 hours)

Stage II (Mains – Descriptive)

Subject: Paper I, Paper-II, Paper IIIMarks: 750 (each 250)Time : 3 hours (each)

Stage III (Interview)

Subject: Interview and RecordsMarks: 100Group II / II A – CombinedDeputy State Tax OfficerSub Registrar, PO, JEO and all Other PostsEligibility

Minimum age :18/20 Years

Maximum age (OC) :30 years

Maximum age (Others) :No Maximum age limit

Qualification:UG in any DegreeExam pattern

Stage I : (Preliminary – Objective Type)

Subject : General Studies (175) + Mental Ability (25)

Questions : 200 Marks : 300 (3 hours)

Stage II (Mains – Descriptive)

Subject : Paper I Marks : 300 Time : 3 hours

Stage III (Interview)

Subject : Oral – Test Marks : 40

Group II AAsst. Personal Clerks in various departmentsEligibility

AgeMinimum age :18/20 Years

Maximum age (OC) :30 years

Maximum age (Others) :No maximum age limit

Qualification UG in any DegreeExam pattern

Stage I : (Preliminary – Objective Type)

Subject : General Studies (175) + Mental Ability (25)Questions : 200Marks : 300 (3 hours)

Stage II (Mains – Descriptive)

Subject : Paper I

Marks : 300Time : 3 hours

No InterviewPrelims SyllabusTNPSC Group I, Group II and Group II A Preliminary Examination – Questions will be asked from the following topics*

  • General Science
  • Current events
  • Geography
  • History and Culture of India
  • Indian Polity
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian National Movement
  • Aptitude and Mental Ability
  • Language: General Tamil (or) General English (Only for Group II, Group II A)

* For detailed syllabus refer 

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    Group I – Mains Syllabus

    PAPER – I / Unit I

    • TNPSC Group I Main Examination*
    • Modern History of India and Indian Culture
    • General Mental Ability
    • Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu

    PAPER – II / Unit II and III

    • Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the
    • world affecting India and Geography of India
    • Tamil language, Tamil society–its culture and heritage / English language, English language skills
    • Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

    PAPER – III / Unit IV and V

    • Current events of national and international importance
    • Current economic trends; Indian economy and impact of global economy on India
    • Socio-economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu

    Group II – Mains SyllabusPAPER – I / Unit I

    • TNPSC Group II (Interview Post) Main Examination
    • Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu

    PAPER – II / Unit II and III

    • Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu
    • Socio-economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu

    PAPER – III / Unit IV and V

    • Current Issues at National Level
    • Current Issues at State Level