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🎯 TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus
      (Group IV Services)

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📘 Written Examination (Objective Type – Single Paper) 200 Questions | 300 Marks | 3 Hours Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90 (for all communities)

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Part A:

 

Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Standard) – 100 Questions

  • Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature, Proverbs, Poetry, Authors & Their Works

  • Tamil Language Usage, Comprehension, and Translation Skills (Compulsory & Scoring – Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in this section for the paper to be evaluated)

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Part B:

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  • General Studies (SSLC 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, Biodiversity & Disaster Management

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

    • Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest

    • Time & Work, Area & Volume, Logical Reasoning, Puzzles

    • Data Interpretation, Decision Making, Problem Solving

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🧠 Selection Process

  • Written Examination (300 Marks)

  • Document Verification & Counselling (No separate Mains or Interview for most Group 4 posts. Selection is based purely on written exam marks + certificate verification. Typist/Steno-Typist posts require additional Typewriting/Shorthand certificates.)

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⚡ Key Focus Areas

       ✔ Strong Command over General Tamil (especially Grammar & Literature)

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

       ✔ Current Affairs (National + Tamil Nadu)

       ✔ SSLC-level General Studies & Basic Science

       ✔ Aptitude & Mental Ability (Speed & Accuracy is crucial)

       ✔ Thorough Revision of Samacheer Kalvi School Books (6th to 10th Std)

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Note for Aspirants:

  • The exam is single-stage (only Written Exam).

  • Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test is mandatory and carries significant weightage.

  • Posts include Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Forest Guard, etc.

  • Always refer to the latest official notification on tnpsc.gov.in for any updates in pattern or vacancies.

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