I am providing you the syllabus of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Group 2 Exam

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Syllabus

The paper is divided into three parts i.e. Preliminary, Main Exam and Oral Test.

Preliminary-

Paper A
General Studies / Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (150 marks)

Paper B
General Tamil / General English (150 marks)

Main-

Paper A
General Studies (Objective type) (Degree Standard) (125 items) (250 marks)

Paper B
Essay (Descriptive Type) (Degree Standard) (50 marks)
Oral

An interview is conducted (40 marks)

TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Syllabus:

General Studies
General Science:
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Current Events:
History
Political Science
Geography
Economics
Science
Geography:
Earth And Universe‐Solar System‐Atmosphere Hydrosphere
Lithosphere‐Monsoon
Rainfall
Weather And Climate‐Water Resources

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
42 Unity In Diversity –Race, Color, Language,
Custom‐India‐As Secular State‐Organizations For Fine Arts, Dance, Drama, Music‐Growth Of Rationalist

Indian Polity

Constitution Of India
Preamble To The Constitution
Salient Features Of Constitution‐ Union, State And Territory
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties‐
Human Rights Charter

Indian Economy

Nature Of Indian Economy
Five‐Year Plan Models‐An Assessment
Industrial Growth‐Role Of Public Sector & Disinvestment
Application Of Science In Agriculture
Industrial Growth‐Role Of Public Sector
Development Of Infrastructure

Indian National Movement

Early Uprising Against British Rule
1857 Revolt
Indian National Congress
Emergence Of National Leaders‐Gandhi, Nehru,Tagore, Netaji
Growth Of Militant Movements
Communalism Led To Partition
Role Of Tamil Nadu In Freedom Struggle Rajaji, Voc

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)

General English (S.S.L.C. Standard)

Grammar

Match the following words and Phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B
Fill in the blanks with suitable Article
Select the correct Question Tag
Select the correct Tense
Select the correct Voice
Comprehension
Select the correct Plural forms

Literature

Figures of speech
Appreciation Questions from Poetry
Important lines from Poems
Questions on the Biography of
Questions on Shakespeare’s
Questions from Oscar Wilde’s
Dr. Karl Paulnack
Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Questions from description of Places
British English – American English

Authors and their Literary Works

Match the Poems with the Poets
Which Nationality the story belongs to?
Identify the Author with the short story
Whose Auto biography / Biography is this?
Whose Auto biography / Biography is this?
What is the theme observed in the Literary works?
Famous Quotes – Who said this?
To Which period the Poets belong
About the Dramatists
Drama Famous lines, characters, quotes from

Main Exam Syllabus

General studies (degree standard)

Main Test consists of two parts i.e. Part A and Part B, such as -

Part A:

Topics for objective type
Role and impact of science and Technology in the Development of India and Tamil Nadu
Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu
Socio * Economic Issues in India/ Tamil Nadu

Part B:

Essay (Descriptive Type)
Current issues at National Level
Current issues at State Level