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TNPSC · State PCS 2025-26
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
TNPSC - Group 1 Prelims has 200 questions covering GS, Aptitude, and Mental Ability. Tamil Nadu history (Chola, Pandya, Pallava dynasties) and the Dravidian movement are the highest-tested areas, with TN-specific content carrying significant weight alongside standard GS topics.
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Age: 21-39 years (category relaxations apply)
Qualification: Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Nationality: Indian citizen
Exam pattern
Prelims: Objective screening — 200 questions, 300 marks. No negative marking, no blank penalty. Mixed 4-option and 5-option question formats.
Mains: Descriptive papers emphasizing concept clarity and structured writing.
Interview: Final personality assessment with policy and administration focus.
Preparation strategy
Plan PYQ practice with option-aware elimination strategy for mixed cardinality.
Build Tamil + English bilingual revision notes for faster retention.
Use mock diagnostics weekly to reduce repeat errors by topic.
Starter plan
Day 1-30: Complete syllabus map and baseline mock.
Day 31-60: Finish first subject loop and weekly mixed-format tests.
Day 61-90: Revision-heavy sprint with timed simulations and error-log closure.
Exam execution checklist
- Keep revision fixed every week.
- Analyze every mock and maintain an error log.
- Integrate state current affairs with static notes.
Need paper-wise syllabus?
Open the detailed syllabus page for prelims and mains topic bullets.
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Quick orientation
Notification focus
- Track TNPSC - Group 1 notifications for prelims timelines, eligibility updates, and official syllabus changes.
- Track TNPSC application windows, exam stage dates, and category-wise updates early.
Interview readiness focus
- Final personality assessment with policy and administration focus.
- Build clarity on governance issues, ethics, and state-context awareness.
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TNPSC exam FAQs
What is the TNPSC exam pattern for prelims and mains?
TNPSC follows a stage-wise flow with prelims, mains, and interview. Use this page for a practical pattern summary and the detailed syllabus page for paper-wise scope.
How should I use TNPSC PYQs in preparation?
Use previous year papers to identify recurring topics, then prioritize revision based on weak areas and trend-backed insights.
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