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🎯 TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
     Group II & IIA Services)

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📘 Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – Single Paper)

Total: 200 Questions | 300 Marks | 3 Hours Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90 (for all communities)

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  • General Tamil (SSLC Standard) or General English (SSLC Standard) – 100 Questions

  • General Studies (Degree Standard) – 75 Questions

    • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

    • Current Events (National, International & Tamil Nadu)

    • 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

    • History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu

    • Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management

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

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📗 Main Examination

For Group 2 Services (Interview Posts):

  • Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard – Descriptive, Qualifying) – 100 Marks (Must score minimum 40 marks to evaluate Paper II) Topics: Tamil to English Translation, English to Tamil Translation, Precis Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development, Essay on Thirukkural, Official Letter Writing, etc.

  • Paper II: General Studies (Degree Standard – Descriptive) – 300 Marks (Includes Essay Writing + Questions from various units of General Studies)

For Group 2A Services (Non-Interview Posts):

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

  • Paper II: General Studies (Objective Type) – 300 Marks (or as per latest pattern: 150 GS + 50 Aptitude/Reasoning in some updates)

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🧠 Interview / Personality Test (Only for Group 2 Interview Posts)

  • 40 Marks (in recent patterns)

  • Personality Assessment

  • Communication Skills

  • Leadership & Decision Making

  • Current Affairs & TN-specific Awareness

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⚡ Key Focus Areas 

       ✔ Tamil Nadu History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements

       ✔ Development Administration & Welfare Schemes in Tamil Nadu

       ✔ Current Affairs (National + State)

       ✔ Strong hold on General Tamil / General English (especially for Prelims)

       ✔ Translation, Precis & Essay Writing Skills (for Mains)

       ✔ Answer Writing Practice / Descriptive Preparation (Group 2)

Quick Comparison

  • Group 2 → Interview + Higher responsibility posts (e.g., Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Municipal Commissioner, etc.)

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  • Group 2A → Non-Interview posts (e.g., Assistant, Personal Assistant, etc.)

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  • Prelims syllabus is common for both.

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  • Mains differs slightly in evaluation method.

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Note: Always refer to the latest official notification on tnpsc.gov.in as minor changes in marks/pattern can occur.

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