TNPSC SCHEME OF EXAMINIATION
- No Negative marks in TNPSC Exams
TNPSC GROUP 1 (Degree standard)
3 stage exam
1. Preliminary exam (Objective type)
200 questions(3 hrs ) / 300 marks
General studies (degree std) – 175 questions
Aptitude and Mental ability test(S.S.L.C std) – 25 questions
2. Mains (degree std)
General studies (descriptive type)
3 papers each paper contains 250 marks (3hrs)
PAPER – I (250 Marks/ 3 hours)
- Modern History of India and Indian culture
- Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu
- General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)
PAPER – II (250 Marks/ 3 hours)
- Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends across the world affecting India
- Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India.
- Tamil Society- its Culture and Heritage
PAPER – III (250 Marks/ 3 hours)
- Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
- Environment, Bio Diversity and Disaster Management
- Indian Economy – Current economic trends and impact of global economy on India
3. Interview & Record – 100 Marks
Total Marks – 250+250+250+100 = 850
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
OC – 340
Other than OC – 255
TNPSC Group II (Interview and Non-Interview posts) – Degree std
3 stage exam
1. Preliminary exam (Objective type)
200 questions(3 hrs ) / 300 marks
General studies (degree std) – 75 questions
Aptitude and Mental ability test (S.S.L.C std) – 25 questions
General Tamil or General English – 100 questions
2. Mains Examination (Descriptive type)
Paper 1: (S.S.L.C std) duration: 3 hours
MAXIMUM MARKS -100 / Qualifying mark -40
Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type)
1.(a) Tamil to English Translation
(b) English to Tamil Translation
2. Precis Writing
3. Comprehension
4. Hints Development
5. Essay Writing in Thirukkural
6. Letter writing (Official)
7. Knowledge in Tamil Language
Paper 2: (Degree std) duration: 3 hrs
Descriptive type 300 marks
1. Role of science and technology in INDIA and Tamilnadu
2. Administration of union and states with special reference to tamilnadu
3. socio economic issues in India and Tamilnadu
Note:
1. Answer sheets of the candidates who do not secure minimum qualifying marks in
Paper-I will not be considered for the evaluation of Paper-II.
2. Paper-II has to be answered fully in Tamil or English alone.
3. Marks secured in Paper-II alone will be considered for selection.
3. Interview (Oral Test): 40 marks
TNPSC Group III-A
(Junior Inspector of Cooperative societies, Assistant supervisor of Industrial cooperative societies, Store keeper)
2 stage exams
1. Main exam (Objective type)
200 questions (3 hrs) /300 marks
General studies (degree std) – 75 questions
Aptitude and Mental ability test (S.S.L.C std) – 25 questions
General Tamil/ General English (S.S.L.C std) – 100 questions
2. Interview – 40 marks
Total marks – 340
Minimum qualifying marks – 102 marks (all communities)
GROUP IV & VAO EXAM
(objective type)-S.S.L.C std
200 questions (3hrs) / 300 marks
General studies – 75 questions
Aptitude and Mental ability test – 25 questions
General Tamil – 100 questions
Minimum qualifying marks: 90 (all communities)
GROUP VII B Services (degree std)
Executive Officer Grade – III in HR & CE department
2 stage exam
1. Main (objective type)
Paper 1 : 200 questions(3hrs)/300 marks
General studies – 75 questions
Aptitude and Mental ability test – 25 questions
General Tamil qualifying paper – 100 questions
Paper 2: 200 questions(3hrs)/300 marks
இந்துமதம்(degree std)
சைவமும் வைணவமும்(degree std)
2. Interview -80 marks
Total marks – 680
Minimum qualifying marks
OC- 272
Other than OC – 204
TNPSC GROUP VIII Services (S.S.L.C std)
Executive Officer Grade – IV in HR & CE department
2 stage exam
1. Main (objective type)
Paper 1 : 200 questions(3hrs)/300 marks
General studies – 75 questions
Aptitude and Mental ability test – 25 questions
General Tamil qualifying paper – 100 questions
Paper 2: 200 questions(3hrs)/300 marks
இந்துமதம்(S.S.L.C std)
சைவமும் வைணவமும்(S.S.L.C std)
2. Interview -80 marks
Total marks – 680
Minimum qualifying marks
OC- 272
Other than OC – 204
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