How to Pass TNPSC Group 4 Exam at First Attempt

The dream of most of the people in Tamil Nadu is to get a Government Job. When it comes to any job related to government, TNPSC is always the First Choice amongst the Job seekers. TNPSC recruits candidates every year through Group 4, Group 2, Group 1 and other exams. Among all these exams, Group 4 exam is the most popular one and is being applied by more than 10 Lacs people all over Tamilnadu, every time it is being announced.

Any person who has a strong intention to pass Group IV in First attempt, can do so, with a strong Self Preparation Mechanism. Yes, no need to go for any coaching for passing in Group 4. The key for success is in your hands.
Qualification for TNPSC Group 4 Exam
 
Before we move on to tips for preparation, let us see who can appl for the Group IV exams. Any one with a SSLC qualification / 10th Standard Pass is eligible to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exams.
 
Tips for succeeding in TNPSC Group 4 Exam
 
To start with, refer the Tamilnadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi Books and study each and every line of the 6th Std - 10th Std Science, Social Science and Maths Books.
The importance of Pothu Tamil ( General Tamil ) and General English
 
The Pothu Tamil / General English paper, as per the option that you  have taken, helps you to get good marks, in addition to General Knowledge. Since most of the Job seekers opt for Tamil, lete us see which book to should focus more on. Try to buy Pothu Tamil guide from any leading publications such as Vikatan Publications, Sakthi Publication or Eagle' Eye Book and prepare well from these books.

Complete Books List for TNPSC Group 4 Exam
 
1. Tamil Nadu State Board books are considered to be the primary source of TNPSC Exam preparation. They are the souce for question paper setting team too. So you should go back to your school days and study the following school text books.
  1. Mathematics Books - 6th to 10th Std
  2. Science Books - 6th to 10th Std (Additional 11th,12th - Botany and Zoology, if time permists)
  3. Social Science Books - 6th to 10th Std   
  4. Polity - 11th,12th Political Science
  5. Economy - 11th,12th Economics Books
  6. Geography -11th,12th Geography Books
  7. Indian Culture - 12th Indian Culture Book
 
2. History - Refer the given below two books for preparation of History related information.

  1. Prof.J.Dharmarajan's Tamilnadu History
  2. K.Venkadesan. India Freedom Struggle

3. Indian Polity - Refer the given below book for preparation of Indian Polity.
  1. Lakshi Kanth - Indian Polity
 
4. Indian Economy - Refer the given below book for preparation of Indian Economy.
  1. Pratiyogita Darban's Indian Economy & Ramesh Singh's Book
 
5. Geography- Refer the given below books for preparation of Geography
  1. Oxford School Atlas
  2. Spectrum Publication -Indian Geography
 
6. Tamilndu Language and Culture (Mains Exam) - Refer the given below books for preparation of Tamil Language and Culture
  1.    தமிழ் இலக்கிய தகவல் களஞ்கியம் - தேவிரா
  2.    தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு - மு . வரதராஜன்

7. Current Affairs- Refer the given below books for preparation of Current Affairs.
  1. The Hindu, Dinamani,
  2. Competitive Success Review/Civil Service Chronicle/Competition Wizard/Shankar IAS Acadamy's Civilpedia(any one of these magazine)
  3. Yojana/Thittam
8. Science & Technology - Refer the given below book for preparation of Science and Technology.
  1. Science & Tech by Spectrum Publications
 
9.  Refer the "India Year Book" by Government of India for General Knowledge.
 
10. English Test
  1. Objective General English by R.S. Agarwal
 
11. Aptitude
  1. A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
  2. Quantitative Aptitude by R.S.Agarwal
  3. Objective Arithmetic - R. S. Agarwal
 
12. Guide Books for General Studies - Any one of the Guides like Tata Mc Graw Hill, Spectrum or Pearson


Refer all the above books and prepare well. All the best!

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