TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), Chennai has conducts the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam on 05th April.
# TNPSC Group 1 Exam Prelims & Mains:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Marks |
| General Studies | 175 | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | ||
| Total | 200 | 3 Hours | 300 |
– TNPSC Group 1 Prelims will be held online
– Questions will be asked in Objective Multiple Choice Questions format
– Minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBCm/MBC/DC/BCM = 90 Marks
– Minimum qualifying marks for GEN = 120 Marks
# TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
| General Studies Paper 1 | 3 Hours | 250 |
| General Studies Paper 2 | 3 Hours | 250 |
| General Studies Paper 3 | 3 Hours | 250 |
| Interview | 100 | |
| Total | – | 850 |
– TNPSC Group 1 Prelims will be held in pen & paper mode
– Questions in all the papers will be asked in Descriptive format
– Minimum qualifying Marks for SC/ST/OBCm/MBC/DC/BCM = 255 Marks
– Minimum qualifying Marks for GEN = 340 Marks
# TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus:
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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus |
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| General Science | Scientific Knowledge: Power of Reasoning, Rote/ Conceptual Learning, Science to understand past, present and future
Nature of Universe – Scientific Laws, Mechanics, Properties of Matter/Force/Motion/Energy, Basic principles of Mechanics/Electricity/ Laser/Electronics/Magnetism/Light/Sound/Heat/Communications Elements and Compounds, Petroleum Products, Salts, Acids, Bases, Fertilizers, Pesticides Life Science, Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Nutrition, Physiology, Health, Human diseases Environment and Ecology |
| Current Events | History
Polity Geography Economics Science |
| Geography | Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate
Water resources Rivers in India Soil, minerals and natural resources Forest and wildlife Agricultural pattern Transport – Communication Social geography: Population and distribution Racial, linguistic groups Natural calamity, Disaster Management Environmental pollution Climate change Green energy |
| History and Culture of India | Indus valley civilization
Socio-Cultural History of India India as a Secular State Indian culture, Unity in diversity |
| Indian Polity | Constitution of India
Citizenship Fundamental rights, duties Directive Principles of State Policy Union Executive, Union legislature State Executive, State Legislature Spirit of Federalism Elections Corruption in public life |
| Indian Economy | Five year plan models
Planning Commission and Niti Ayog Reserve Bank of India Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy Finance Commission Goods and Services Tax Structure of Indian Economy Employment Generation Land reforms and Agriculture Science and Technology in agriculture Industrial growth Rural welfare oriented programmes Social problems |
| Indian National Movement | National renaissance
Early uprising against British rule Indian National Congress Mahatma Gandhi, B.R.Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Bhagat Singh, Subash Chandra Bose, V.O.Chidambaranar, Kamarajar, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji and others Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements Communalism and partition |
| History/Culture/Polity of Tamil Nadu | History of Tamil Society
Tamil Literature from Sangam age Thirukkural Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Evolution of Socio-Political movements in 19th-20th Century in Tamil Nadu Justice Party Dravidian movement Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna |
| Tamil Nadu Development Administration | Human Development Indicators
Impact of Social Reform movements Political parties and Welfare schemes Social Justice and Social Harmony Education and Health systems Geography of Tamil Nadu Achievements of Tamil Nadu e-governance in Tamil Nadu |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | Percentage
HCF & LCM Ratio and Proportion Simple interest & Compound interest Area & Volume Time and Work Logical Reasoning Puzzles Visual Reasoning Alpha numeric Reasoning Number Series |
# TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus: Paper 1/2/3
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TNPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 1 Syllabus |
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| Modern history of India and Indian culture | European invasion
Expansion of British rule Early uprising against British rule 1857 Revolt Indian National Congress Growth of militant movements Mahatma Gandhi, B.R.Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Bhagat Singh, Subash Chandra Bose, V.O.Chidambaranar, Kamarajar, Thanthai Second World War Effect of British rule India since independence India: a secular state Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Current events of National and International importance Eminent personalities Sports & Games Books & Authors Awards & Honours Cultural panorama Appointments |
| Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu | Population Explosion
Unemployment issues Child Abuse & Child Labour Women Empowerment Social injustice to Women Domestic violence Dowry menace Urbanization and its impact Impact of violence on Society Regional Disparities Problems of Minorities Human Rights issues Education Community Development Programmes Employment Guarantee Schemes ‐ Self Role of N.G.Os Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections Current Affairs |
| General Aptitude & Mental Ability | Conversion of information to data
Tables, Graphs, Diagrams Parametric representation of data Analytical interpretation of data Percentage HCF & LCM Ratio and Proportion Simple interest & Compound interest Area & Volume Time and Work Probability Information technology Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Basics in Computers Computer terminology |
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TNPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 2 Syllabus |
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| Indian Polity & Emerging Political Trends | Constitution of India
Fundamental Rights and Duties Principles of State Policy Union Executive: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General Union Legislature: Parliament Union Judiciary – Supreme Court State Executive: Governor, CM, Speaker and Council of Ministers, Advocate General State Legislature State Judiciary: High Courts Local Government 73 rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act Union Territories Federalism in India Civil Services in India State Services Amendments: Major Amendments Political Parties Areas in Indian Administration: Corruption in India Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Profile of States India’s Foreign Policy Nuclear Policy Indian Diaspora Current Affairs |
| Role and impact of Science and Technology in development of India | Science and Technology
Advancements in IT, Computers, Space, Robotics, Nano-Technology Mobile Communication – Remote sensing Health and hygiene Human diseases Communicable diseases and non‐communicable diseases Genetic Engineering Organ transplantation Stem cell Technology Medical Tourism Latest inventions |
| Tamil Society ‐ Its Culture and Heritage | Tamil Society : Origin and expansion
Art and Culture: Literature, Drama, Music, Film, Architecture, Paintings and Folk Arts Socio – economic history Growth of Rationalist, Dravidian movements Social & cultural life of contemporary Tamils Tamil and other Disciplines |
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TNPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 3 Syllabus |
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| Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu | Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate
Water resources Natural resources Agricultural pattern Livestock Fisheries Industries Social- Cultural geography Population Oceanography – Indian Ocean, Arabian sea & Bay of Bengal Geospatial Technology: Geographical Information System (GIS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Map: India and its neighbours |
| Environment, Bio Diversity and Disaster Management | Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem, Biodiversity conservation, Biodiversity Hot Spots, Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Environmental Pollution: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Climate Change: Environmental Issues, Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu, Clean and Green Energy, Environmental Sustainability Natural calamities Environmental Health and Sanitation Current Affairs |
| Indian Economy – Current economic trends and impact of global economy on India | Features of Indian Economy
National Income Capital formation NEP (New Economic Policy) NITI AYOG National Development Council Agriculture Land reforms Public Distribution System (PDS) Subsidy Food Security Agricultural Marketing Crop Insurance WTO & Agriculture Industry Role of public sector and disinvestment Privatisation and Liberalization Public Private Partnership SEZs MSMEs Make in India Infrastructure in India Banking & Finance Public Finance GST Poverty & inequality MGNREGA India’s Foreign Trade, FDI IMF, World Bank, BRICS, SAARC Tamil Nadu Economy Current Affairs |