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About the Exam

(Group-wise Eligibility, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus)

Group I

DC, DSP, Others


Eligibility

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age (OC)

32 Years, 33 Years (Law Degree)

Maximum Age (Others)

37 years, 38 years (Law Degree)

Qualification

UG in any Degree

Group II/IIA

Deputy State Tax Officer


Eligibility

Minimum Age

18/20 Years

Maximum Age (OC)

30 Years

Maximum Age (Others)

No maximum age limit

Qualification

UG in any Degree

Exam 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 (Tamil Eligibility Test)

Marks

300

Time

3 hours (each)


Stage III: Interview

Subject

Interview and Records

Marks

100

Exam 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

Questions

40

Group II/II A

Sub Registrar, PO, JEO and all Other Posts


Eligibility

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age (Others)

37 years, 38 years (Law Degree)

Qualification

UG in any Degree

Group II A

Asst. Personal Clerks in various departments


Eligibility

Minimum Age

18/20 Years

Maximum Age (OC)

30 Years

Maximum Age (Others)

No maximum age limit

Qualification

UG in any Degree

Exam Pattern

Stage I: Preliminary – Objective Type

Subject

General Studies(175)+ General Tamil / English

Questions

200

Marks

300 (3 hours)


Stage II: Mains - Descriptive

Subject

Paper I

Marks

300

Time

3 hours


Stage III: Interview

Subject

Oral-Personal Interview

Marks

40

Exam 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


(no Interview)

📚 TNPSC Prelims & Mains Syllabus

Check out the detailed syllabus for Prelims & Mains

Prelims Syllabus

TNPSC Group I, Group II and Group II A Preliminary Examination – Questions will be asked from the following topics*

📌 General Science | 📌 Current Events | 📌 Geography | 📌 History & Culture of India | 📌 Indian Polity | 📌 Indian Economy | 📌 Indian National Movement | 📌 Aptitude & Mental Ability

📝 Language: General Tamil (or) General English (Only for Group II, Group II A).

🔗 English Syllabus | Tamil Syllabus

Group I Mains Syllabus

📌 PAPER – I / Unit I

  • ✅ 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
  • ✅ Geography of India
  • ✅ Tamil Society, Culture, and Heritage

📌 PAPER – III / Unit IV and V

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

Group II Mains Syllabus

📌 PAPER – I / Unit I

  • ✅ TNPSC Group II (Interview Post) Main Examination
  • ✅ Role and Impact of Science and Technology in India & 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