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TNPSC Group 2/2A Syllabus: Overview
Let’s have a look at the TNPSC Group 2 exam. In the table given below you can check the important points of the exam.
| Name of the Exam | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 Exam |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
| TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process | · ➤ Preliminary Exam
· ➤ Mains Exam · ➤ Interview (only for Group 2 Posts) |
| Total Marks | · ➤ Prelims: 300 Marks
· ➤ Mains: 300 Marks · ➤ Interview: 40 Marks |
| Duration of Exam | · ➤ Prelims: 3 hours
· ➤ Mains: 1 hour 30 minutes (Paper I)+ 3 hours (Paper II) |
| Language of Exam | English, Tamil |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Mode of Counselling | Offline |
TNPSC Group 2 / 2A Syllabus: Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 2 Exam consists of 3 phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The services are divided into Group 2 and Group 2A. Interview is conducted for only Group 2 vacancies. For Group 2A vacancies there is no interview.
| Subject | Duration | Maximum marks | Qualifying Marks |
| Preliminary Exam | 3 hours | 300 | 90 |
| Mains Exam: Paper I | 1 hour 30 minutes | 100 | 25 |
| Mains Exam: Paper II | 3 hours | 300 | · ➤ 90 out of 300 marks for Non-interview Post
· ➤ 102 out of 340 For Interview Post (300 + 40 marks of interview) |
| Interview | No fix duration | 40 | Not Defined |
TNPSC Group 2 / 2A Prelims Exam Pattern
Before going to the syllabus, check the prelims and mains detailed exam pattern. The Prelims exam is just to screen the non-serious candidates from the exam process. The prelims exam is only qualifying in nature. Here we have provided the main highlight of TNPSC Group 2 Prelims exam.
| Subject | Duration | Maximum marks | Number of questions |
| General Studies (Degree standard) | 3 hours | 300 | 175 |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Std) | 25 | ||
| Total | 200 | ||
Important Points:
- ➤ All questions will be bilingual i.e., they are available in both the English and Tamil languages.
- ➤ The minimum qualifying marks for TNPSC Prelims Exam is 90 out of 300.
TNPSC Group 2 / 2A Syllabus for Prelims
The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus will have 200 Objective Type Questions. The prelims exam is divided into 2 parts, General Studies and Aptitude test. Here we had listed all the important topics of both general studies and general aptitude. The Subjects which are asked in the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims are given in the table below:
| General Science | Current Events |
| Geography of India | History & Culture of India |
| Indian Polity | Indian Economy |
| Indian National Movement | History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu |
| Development Administration in Tamil Nadu | Aptitude and Mental Ability |
Topic-wise syllabus of TNPSC Group 2 / 2A prelims in the table below.
| Subject | Topics |
| General Science | Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future |
| Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws – Mechanics – Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications | |
| Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides | |
| Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases | |
| Environment and Ecology | |
| Current Events | History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and authors |
| Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems | |
| Geography – Geographical landmarks | |
| Economics – Current socio-economic issues | |
| Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology | |
| Geography of India | Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, minerals and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern |
| Transport – Communication | |
| Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes | |
| Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy | |
| History & Culture of India | Indus valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian history |
| Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India | |
| Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom | |
| India as a Secular State, Social Harmony | |
| Indian Polity | Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory |
| Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental duties, Directive Principles of State Policy | |
| Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj | |
| Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships | |
| Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of law | |
| Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter | |
| Indian Economy | Nature of Indian Economy – Five year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog |
| Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax | |
| Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, poverty | |
| Indian National Movement | National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose and others |
| Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements | |
| Communalism and partition | |
| History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu | History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times |
| Thirukkural:
· ➤ Significance as a Secular literature · ➤ Relevance to Everyday Life · ➤ Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity · ➤ Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism, etc · ➤ Relevance to Socio – Politico-Economic affairs · ➤ Philosophical content in Thirukkural |
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| Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle | |
| Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna | |
| Development Administration in Tamil Nadu | Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu |
| Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-Economic development of Tamil Nadu | |
| Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic development | |
| Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth | |
| Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields | |
| e-governance in Tamil Nadu | |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability | Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work | |
| Logical Reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alphanumeric Reasoning – Number Series |
TNPSC Group 2 / 2A Syllabus: Mains Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam have two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is qualifying in nature while Paper II is both scoring and qualifying in nature.
- ➤ The marks secrued in the Mains exam will be considered for the final merit list.
- ➤ This exam is divided in 2 papers: Paper I and Paper II.
- ➤ Paper I: This paper have 2 questions for each Tamil to English Translation and English to Tamil Translation.
- ➤ Paper II: It has 15 questions, 3 each from Precis Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development and Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’ and Letter writing.
- ➤ Paper I is only qualifying in nature. Those who qualify Paper I, there Paper II sheet will be evaluated.
- ➤ Minimum 102 and 90 marks required to qualify in group 2 and group 2A main exams respectively.
- ➤ TNPSC Group 2 exam is bilingual that available in both the English and Tamil languages.
TNPSC Group 2/2A Syllabus: Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who qualify the prelims exam are going to appear for the mains exam. The mains exam is divided into two parts i.e., Paper I and Paper II. The sheet of paper II of those candidates who score minimum qualifying marks in paper I will be evaluated.
| TNPSC Gr 2 / 2A Mains Paper- I (S.S.L.C. Standard) (Duration: 1 Hours 30 Minutes) | ||||
| Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks | Remarks |
| Tamil to English Translation | 2 | 25 | 50 | · ➤ Total Marks -100
· ➤ Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes · ➤ Minimum Qualifying Marks – 25 · ➤ Marks not included in merit list |
| English to Tamil Translation | 2 | 25 | 50 | |
| TNPSC Gr 2 / 2A Mains Paper- II (Degree Standard) (Duration: 3 Hours) | ||||
| Precis Writing | 3 | 20 | 60 | · ➤ Total Marks: 300
· ➤ Duration: 3 hours · ➤ This part has to be answered fully either in Tamil or in English only. · ➤ Marks included in merit list |
| Comprehension | 3 | 20 | 60 | |
| Hints Development | 3 | 20 | 60 | |
| Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’ | 3 | 20 | 60 | |
| Letter writing (Official) | 3 | 20 | 60 | |
TNPSC Group 2/2A Mains: Qualifying Marks
Check the minimum qualifying marks in TNPSC Group 2 Mains:
| Interview Post (Group 2) | Non-Interview Post (Group 2A) |
| · ➤ Main Written Examination: 300 Marks
· ➤ Oral Test: 40 Marks · ➤ Total Marks: 300+40 = 340 Marks · ➤ Minimum Qualifying Marks for all Communities: 102 out of 340 |
· ➤ Main Written Examination: 300 Marks
· ➤ Total Marks: 300 · ➤ Minimum Qualifying Marks for all Communities: 90 out of 300 |
TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus: Mains Syllabus
The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam will be written in nature. It comprises of two papers: Paper I and Paper II.
- ➤ Paper I has 2 questions from Tamil to English Translation and English to Tamil Translation.
- ➤ Paper II has 10 questions from Precis Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development and Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’ and Letter writing.
Let us look at the TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus.
TNPSC Group 2 Paper-I Syllabus
- ➤ Tamil to English translation and English to Tamil translation: The topics and syllabus asked in the exam are given below. Check the detailed syllabus there.
TNPSC Group 2 Paper-II Syllabus
- ➤ Precis writing, Comprehension and Hints Development: The topics asked in these section of Paper II are also given below.
- ➤ Essay writing on the following topics from ‘Thirukkural’ (a) Significance as a Secular literature (b) Relevance to Everyday Life (c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity (d) Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism, etc. (e) Relevance to Socio- Political- Economic affairs (f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
- ➤ Letter writing: Official
Syllabus for Paper I (Tamil to English translation and English to Tamil translation) and Paper-II (Precis writing, Comprehension and Hints Development):
| History, Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu | |
| Origin and Development of Tamil Civilization: From classical antiquity to modernity. | |
| Sangam Period Literature along with the historical events related to Language Development. | |
| Musical Tradition of Tamil Nadu – Folklore – music, dance, Musical instruments and folk drama – From classical age to post-modern age with its modifications. | |
| Dramatic Art Form – Street Theatre – Folk Theatre – Conventional Theatrical techniques. | |
| Socio-Economic History – Overseas trade – evidence from classical literature like “Pattinapalai”. | |
| Rationalist Movements – Dravidian Movement and Self Respect Movement. | |
| Contribution of Social Reform Movements in the implementation of Social Welfare Measures and Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu – Reservation Policy and its Benefits – Contribution of Social Justice and Social Harmony in the Socio Economic Development of Tamil Nadu. | |
| Feminism – Socio – feminism, Literary feminism – Different Concepts and Perceptions. | |
| Contemporary Tamil Language – Computer Tamil Diction – Legal Tamil – Tamil as Administrative Language – New genres. |
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