TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) Exam Pattern 2021
Updated On -
Jun 10, 2021
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) acts as a constitutional body that helps the state government in matters related to the recruitment, transfers and disciplinary actions. TNPSC takes recruitment exams (competitive, departmental) to select qualifying candidates for several vacancies within the state administration. The Combined Civil Services Examination I which is arranged by the TNPSC acts as the gateway for Group 1 Services in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil TNPSC Recruitment 2021 Exam Date
| Events | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | January 2021 |
| Last date to do online registration | February |
| Last date to pay online Fee | February |
| Tamil TNPSC 2021 Exam Date Paper – I (Subject Paper) (Diploma Standard) | April |
| Date of written exam Paper-II (General Studies) (Diploma Standard) | April |
TNPSC Group 1 Exam is taken in three stages including
The Combined Civil Services Examination I is taken by TNPSC to appoint candidates for Group 1 vacancies in the Tamil Nadu state administration. This exam is also referred to as TNPSC Group 1. Three stages of TNPSC exam include:
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern
The beneath mentioned exam pattern is the same for all Group 1 services within the Tamil Nadu state administration. Candidates can apply for different posts such as Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Officer, etc. whose appointment will be done based on the TNPSC Group I exam.
The initial stage of the TNPSC Group 1 exam is the Prelims, which acts as a screening test and the qualifying candidates will be allowed to appear for the Mains.
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims
The exam pattern for Prelims Exam is mentioned below:
| Name of Exam | Combined Civil Services – I (Prelims exam) |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers | One |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Nature of Questions | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Subjects/Syllabus | General Studies – will have 175 questions Aptitude & Mental Ability – a total of 25 questions will be asked |
| Minimum Marks needed to qualify | OC: 120; another open category: 90 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
Key highlights of TNPSC (prelims)
- The test will have multiple-choice questions.
- Total questions asked in General Studies will be of 150 marks.
- Pre-exam will have a total of 150 questions.
Syllabus for prelims exam is mentioned below:
- Economy of the country
- Indian National Movement
- General Science
- Current Events
- Geography
- History and Indian Culture
- Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests & Logical Reasoning
Out of the total candidates who appeared for the Prelims exam, TNPSC shortlists candidates in the approximate ratio of 1:50 for the Mains exam.
TNPSC Group 1 Mains
According to the latest TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern for the Mains, three descriptive-type papers carrying a total weightage of 750 marks will come.
The Mains Exam Pattern
| Name of Exam | Combined Civil Services – I Group -1 Services Main Written Examination |
| Number of Papers | Three (General Studies, Aptitude Test, General Tamil/General English) |
| Total Marks | Paper 1, 2 and 3 – 250 marks (each); total marks (750) Interview (100 marks) = Total marks 850 |
| Nature of Questions | Descriptive-Type |
| Minimum Marks required | OC: 340 |
| Duration | 3 hours for each paper |
The entire syllabus of TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam is mentioned below:
| Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Indian History and Indian Culture Social Issues – India and Tamil Nadu General Aptitude Mental Ability |
Indian Politics, growing Political Trends across the globe that affects India Science and Technology’s role and impact in the Indian development Tamil Society – Culture and Heritage |
Indian Geography, more special reference will be given to Tamil Nadu state Biodiversity Disaster Management Latest trends in the Indian economy and the Impact of the global economy on India |
- Mains exam will be of descriptive.
- Different question papers will be there.
- Maximum weightage for each question paper will be of 100 marks.
- The time given to complete each question paper is 3 hours.
- The applicants will get an option to write an exam in either Tamil or English.
An Oral Test/Interview holding 100 marks will be conducted by a TNPSC board aimed at checking candidate’s suitability to a career in administration.
Detailed syllabus of Prelims
General Science
- Zoology: Health and hygiene, Blood and Blood Circulation, Environment, Plants and Human life, Reproductive system, Communicable diseases, Animal, Ecology, Human diseases, Prevention & remedies
- Botany: Main concepts of life science, Classification of living organisms, Respiration, Nutrition and dietetics
- Chemistry: Acids, bases & salts, Fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides, Elements and compounds
- Physics: Electronics, Nature of the universe, Magnetism, electricity, Mechanics and properties of matter, force, motion and energy, heat, light & sound
Current Events
- Public awareness and General administration
- Economics – Current socio-economic problems
- Geography – Geographical landmarks
- Political Science
- Political parties and political system in India
- Problems in conduct of public elections
- Welfare oriented government schemes and their utility
History
- National symbols
- Awards and honors’
- Profile of states
- Eminent persons and places in the news
- Sports and games
- Books and authors
- Latest diary of events
- India and its neighbours
Geography
- Earth and universe
- Rivers in India
- Solar system
- Monsoon
- Rainfall
- Weather and climate
- Water resources
- Soil, minerals and natural resources
- Forest and wildlife
- Agricultural pattern
- Transport including surface transport and communication
- Social geography
- Population density and distribution
- Natural calamities, etc.
Indian Polity
- The preamble to the constitution
- Salient features of the constitution
- Constitution of India
- Human rights charter
- Union legislature
- Fundamental rights
- Fundamental duties
- Rule of law, etc.
Indian Economy
- Nature of Indian Economy
- Five-year plan
- Land reform and agriculture
- Industrial growth
- Rural welfare oriented programs
- Social sector problem
- Population, education, health, employment, poverty
- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu
Eligibility Criteria:
- The candidate appearing for TNPSC exams must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be a graduate and have obtained an equivalent three years’ degree from a recognized institute.
- Candidates must be at least 20 years for Tamil Nadu Civil Services Exam 2021
TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2021
The TNPSC Group 1 2020 notification was announced in January 2020, almost 69 vacancies for the different posts were announced. Pots like Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Assistant Director of Rural Development and District Officer, etc. were announced.
Interested candidates must check TNPSC Group 1 selection process and exam pattern 2021 before applying.
FAQs
Ques. Who is the conducting body to take these exams?
Ans. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is responsible for taking these exams.
Ques. What do you mean by TNPSC Exam?
Ans. Through Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) exams, recruitments are made for Group 1,2,3,4 services of the state government. TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, and other remaining exams are referred to as TNPSC exams.
Ques. Which are other TNPSC Exams?
- Combined Engineering Services Examination
- Combined Civil Services Examination – I
- Combined Engineering Subordinate Services Examination
- Combined Civil Services Examination – II
- Combined Civil Services Examination – IV
Ques. Is there any negative mark for wrong attempts in the TNPSC exam?
Ans. No, there will be no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.