🎯 TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus
(Combined Civil Services Examination – I)

📘 Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – 200 Questions / 300 Marks)

• General Studies (Degree Standard – 175 Questions)

  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

  • Current Events (National & International)

  • Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu

  • History & Culture of India and Tamil Nadu

  • Indian Polity & Governance

  • Indian Economy & Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

  • Indian National Movement

  • Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management

• Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard – 25 Questions)

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📗 Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

• Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard – Qualifying, 100 Marks)

• Paper II: General Studies I (250 Marks)

  • Modern History of India and Indian Culture

  • Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu

  • General Aptitude & Mental Ability

• Paper III: General Studies II (250 Marks)

  • Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends

  • Role and Impact of Science & Technology

  • Tamil Society – Its Culture and Heritage

• Paper IV: General Studies III (250 Marks)

  • Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu

  • Environment, Biodiversity and Disaster Management

  • Indian Economy – Current Trends and Impact on India

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🧠 Interview / Personality Test (100 Marks)

• Personality Assessment

• Communication Skills

• Leadership & Decision Making

• Knowledge of Current Affairs & TN-specific Issues

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⚡ Key Focus Areas for Success

       ✔ Tamil Nadu History, Culture & Heritage

       ✔ Tamil Nadu-specific Schemes & Development Administration

       ✔ Current Affairs (National + State)

       ✔ Answer Writing Practice for Mains

       ✔ Environment, Science & Technology, Social Issues