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TNPSC · Detailed Syllabus

TNPSC Paper-wise Syllabus

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.

30 subtopics across 5 papers
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Paper 1 — Prelims General Studies - 300 marks

11 topics
01

Current Affairs & Schemes

3 topics
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  • Current Events - National & International
  • Government Schemes - Central & Tamil Nadu
  • Awards, Sports, Science & Technology
02

Science & Environment

2 topics
  • General Science
  • Environment, Ecology & Climate Change
03

History

2 topics
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  • History - India & Tamil Nadu
  • Indian National Movement
04

Geography

1 topics
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  • Geography - India & Tamil Nadu
05

Polity & Economy

2 topics
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  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Indian Economy & Development
06

Tamil Nadu GK

1 topics
  • Tamil Nadu Specific GK

Paper 2 — Prelims Aptitude & Mental Ability - 100 marks

5 topics
01

Quantitative Aptitude

3 topics
  • Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic
  • Data Interpretation
  • Basic Numeracy
02

Reasoning

2 topics
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  • Logical Reasoning
  • Analytical Ability

Mains Paper I — Modern History of India & Indian Culture - 250 marks

6 topics
01

History

3 topics
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  • Advent of European Invasion
  • Expansion & Consolidation of British Rule
  • Religious & Social Reform Movements
02

Culture

3 topics
  • 18th Century Literature
  • Sangam Literature
  • Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu

Mains Paper II — Social Issues in India & TN - 250 marks

4 topics
01

National & Social Issues

3 topics
  • Population, Unemployment
  • Poverty & Social Inequality
  • Education & Health
02

Relationship

1 topics
  • Centre-State Relations

Mains Paper III — General Aptitude & Mental Ability - 250 marks

4 topics
01

Aptitude

2 topics
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Data Interpretation
02

Mental Ability

2 topics
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Comprehension

Interview focus areas

  • Current affairs articulation with balanced viewpoints
  • State-specific governance awareness for Tamil Nadu (TNPSC - Group 1)
  • Situational judgment, communication, and administrative temperament

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