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TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern (Objective Type)
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Minimum Qualifying marks for selection for all communities: 90
| Subject | Maximum Marks |
| Preliminary Examination General Studies (Degree Standard) (75 items) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Std.) (25 items) + General Tamil/General English (S.S.L.C. Std.) (100 items) (Total – 200 items) | 150+150=300 |
TNPSC Group 2 Main Exam Pattern & Oral Test (Descriptive Type)
Duration: 3 Hours
| Subject | Max Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks for All Communities |
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 300 | 102 |
| Interview & Record | 40 | |
| Total | 340 |
TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus
| Unit‐I General science |
| Physics |
| Universe‐General Scientific laws‐Scientific instruments‐Inventions and discoveries‐ National scientific laboratories‐Science glossary |
| Mechanics and properties of matter‐Physical quantities, standards and units‐Force |
| Motion and energy‐electricity and Magnetism ‐Heat, light and sound ‐Atomic and nuclear physics. |
| Chemistry |
| Elements and Compounds‐Acids, bases and salts‐Oxidation and reduction‐Chemistry of ores and metals‐Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds‐Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides |
| Botany |
| Main Concepts of life science |
| The cell‐basic unit of life‐Classification of living organism |
| Nutrition and dietetics‐Respiration |
| Zoology |
| Blood and blood circulation‐Endocrine system‐Reproductive system‐ Genetics the science of heredity‐Environment, ecology |
| Health and hygiene, Bio‐ diversity and its conservation‐Human diseases |
| Prevention and remedies‐Communicable diseases and non‐ communicable diseases |
| Unit‐II Current Events |
| History |
| Latest diary of events – National‐National symbols‐Profile of States‐ Eminent persons & places in news‐Sports & games‐Books & authors |
| Awards & Honours‐Latest historical events‐‐ India and its Neighbours‐ Appointments‐who is who? |
| Political Science |
| Problems in conduct of public elections‐ Political parties and political system in India‐ Public awareness & General administration |
| Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,‐ Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility |
| Geography |
| Geographical landmarks‐Policy on environment and ecology |
| Economics |
| Current socio‐economic problems New economic policy & govt. sector |
| Science |
| Latest inventions on science & technology Latest discoveries in Health Science Mass media & communication |
| Unit-III Geography |
| Earth and Universe‐Solar system‐Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere‐Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate |
| Water resources ‐rivers in India‐Soil, minerals & natural resources‐ Natural vegetation‐Forest & wildlife‐Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries |
| Social geography – population‐density and distribution‐Natural calamities–disaster management |
| Unit IV History and culture of India |
| South Indian history‐Culture and Heritage of Tamil people‐‐Advent of European invasion‐ Expansion and consolidation of British rule. |
| Effect of British rule on socio‐economic factors‐Social reforms and religious movements‐India since independence‐Characteristics of Indian culture |
| 41 Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom‐India‐as secular state‐Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music‐ Growth of rationalist |
| Dravidian movement in TN‐Political parties and populist schemes ‐Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science |
| literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc. |
| Unit‐V Indian Polity |
| Constitution of India‐ Preamble to the constitution‐ Salient features of constitution‐ Union, State and territory |
| Fundamental rights‐ Fundamental duties‐ Human rights charter‐ Union legislature – Parliament‐ State executive |
| State Legislature – assembly‐ Status of Jammu & Kashmir‐. Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu‐ Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law‐ Indian federalism – center – state relations‐ Emergency provisions |
| Elections ‐ Election Commission Union and State‐ Amendments to constitution‐ Schedules to constitution |
| Administrative reforms & tribunals‐ Corruption in public life‐ Anti‐corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok‐adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India‐ Right to information |
| Central and State Commission‐ Empowerment of women. |
| Unit‐ VI Indian Economy |
| Nature of Indian economy‐ Five‐year plan models‐an assessment‐Land reforms & agriculture‐ Application of science in agriculture‐Industrial growth‐Role of public sector & disinvestment‐Development of infrastructure |
| National income Rural welfare oriented programmes‐ Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty |
| HRD – sustainable economic growth‐ Economic trends in Tamil Nadu ‐ Energy Different sources and development‐ Finance Commission ‐ Planning Commission‐ National Development Council |
| Unit‐ VII Aptitude & Mental Ability Test |
| Conversion of information to data‐Collection, compilation and presentation of data Tables, graphs, diagrams‐Analytical interpretation of data |
| Simplification‐Percentage‐Highest Common Factor (HCF)‐Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)‐Ratio and Proportion‐Simple interest |
| Compound interest‐Area‐Volume‐Time and Work Decision making and problem solving‐Logical Reasoning‐ Puzzles‐Dice‐Visual Reasoning |
| Alpha numeric Reasoning‐Number Series‐ Logical Number/ Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences included in TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus |
TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus for General English
- Part A:
- Match the following words and Phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
- Choose the correct ‘Synonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given
- Choose the correct ‘Antonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given
- Select the correct word (Prefix, Suffix)
- Fill in the blanks with suitable Article
- Fill in the blanks with suitable Preposition
- Select the correct Question Tag
- Select the correct Tense
- Select the correct Voice
- Fill in the blanks (Infinitive, Gerund, Participle)
- Identify the sentence pattern of the following sentence (Subject, Verb, Object….)
- Blanks with correct ‘Homophones’
- Find out the Error(Articles, Prepositions, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb)
- Comprehension included in TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
- Select the correct sentence
- Find out the odd words (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb)
- Select the correct Plural forms
- Identify the sentence (Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence)
- Identify the correct Degree.
- Form a new word by blending the words.
- Form compound words (Eg: Noun+Verb, Gerund+Noun)
- Part-B: LiteratureFigures of speech observed in the following Poems
- Appreciation Questions from Poetry
- Important lines from Poems
- Questions on the Biography
- Questions on Shakespeare
- Questions from Oscar Wilde
- Karl Paulnack
- Comprehension Questions from the following Motivational Essays:
- Comprehension Questions from the following description of Places
- British English – American English
- Part-C: Authors and their Literary WorksMatch the Poems with the Poet
- Which Nationality the story belongs to?
- Identify the Author with the short story
- Whose Auto biography / Biography is this?
- Which Nationality the Poet belongs to ?
- Characters, Quotes, Important Lines from the following works of Indian Authors
- Drama Famous lines, characters, quotes
- Match the Places, Poet, Dramatist, Painter with suitable option
- Match the following Folk Arts with the Indian State / Country
- Match the Author with the Relevant Title/Character
- Match the Characters with Relevant Story Title
- About the Poets included in TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus
- About the Dramatists
- Mention the Poem in which lines occur
- Various works of the following Authors
- What is the theme observed in the Literary works?
- Famous Quotes – Who said this?
- To Which period the Poets belong
- Matching the Poets and Poems
- Nature centered Literary works and Global issue Environment and Conservation
TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus
| General Studies (Degree Standard) |
| Unit 1 Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu |
| Nature of universeGeneral scientific lawsScientific instrumentsInventions and discoveriesNational scientific laboratoriesScience glossary Physical quantitiesstandards and unitsMechanics and properties of matter ‐ Force,motion and energy Heat,light and sound ‐ Magnetism,electricity and electronicsAtomic and nuclear physicsAstronomy and space scienceElements and compounds |
| UNIT 2 Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu |
| State government organization ‐ structureFunctions and control mechanismDistrict administrationRole in people’s welfare oriented programmesIndustrial map of Tamil NaduRole of state government‐Public Services etc. |
| UNIT 3 Socio ‐ Economic Issues in India/Tamil Nadu |
| Population ExplosionUnemployment issues in India & Tamil NaduChild Labour‐ Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b) SanitationRural and Urban (c) Corruption in public 52 lifeAnti ‐Corruption ‐measures ‐ CVCLok ‐ adalats, OmbudsmanCAG.IlliteracyWomen EmpowermentRole of the Govt. in Women Empowerment etc. |