Revised Syllabus for Group-I Examination in TNPSC

Revised Syllabus for Group-I Examination in TNPSC

As updated of the change in TNPSC Group I examination effective this December 2012, the syllabus has been updated as suitable to the current trends. The update is effected such that all the subjects from General Knowledge to Aptitude are equally covered. Also the marks distribution for the effected syllabus shows an equal distribution also. This will help many students to attend the exam confidently and without bias for one particular section. This also helps in an improved pass percentage.

Those students who are weak in Social related and political related sections, can compensate in the Aptitude section and vice versa.

The appended syllabus as per TNPSC Board is as follows:

FOR GROUP-I SERVICES PRELIMINARY EXAMIANTION : (OBJECTIVE TYPE)

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

The paper on general knowledge will include questions covering the following fields of knowledge: General science, current events of national and international importance, history and culture of India, geography, Indian polity, Indian economy, Indian national movement and freedom struggle, mental ability tests and other related fields.

FOR GROUP-I SERVICES MAIN EXAMIANTION; DESCRIPTIVE TYPE,

3 PAPERS

GENERAL STUDIES

PAPER – 1                    

1. Modern history of India and Indian culture

2. General Mental Ability

3. Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu

 

PAPER – 2

1. Indian polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India and Geography of India

2. Tamil Society, its culture and heritage / English language skills

3. Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

 

PAPER – 3                    

1. Current events of national and international  importance

2. Current Economic Trends: Indian Economy and Impact of Global Economy on India

3. Socio Economic problems of India and Tamil Nadu.