tnpsc group 1 syllabus

 TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject Duration Maximum marks Number of questions

General Studies

(Degree standard) 3 hours 300 150 items

Aptitude & Mental Ability Test

(SSLC standard) 50

Total 200

TNPSC group 1 prelims exam will comprise 2 sections with 200 questions for the maximum of 300 marks.

The maximum time dutation of the exam is 3 hours.

All questions are set in the English and Tamil languages.

Prelims is a obejective paper and qualifying nature only

The candidates are required to clear the TNPSC group 1 prelims exam to go to the mains exam.

Only 1 out of 50 candidates will be selected to the mains exam.

The selection is done based on the performance in terms of secured marks and cut off marks.

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2021 – Prelims

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2021: TNPSC group 1 prelims exam has general studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test sections. A total of 150 questions from general studies and 50 questions from aptitude & mental ability will be asked, where candidates have to complete this test in 3 hours. The qualifying marks of TNPSC group 1 prelims exam is 120 for general and 90 for reserved category candidates.

Syllabus of TNPSC group 1 exam 2021 (prelims and mains) has released by the TNPSC on tnpsc.gov.in. Here’s the detailed TNPSC group 1 syllabus 2021 for prelims exam:

Unit I General Science

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Unit II Current Events

History

Political Science

Geography

Economics

Science

Unit III Geography

Unit IV History and Culture of India

Unit V Indian Polity

Unit VI Indian Economy

Unit VII Indian National Movement

Unit VIII Aptitude and Mental Ability Test

Logical Reasoning

TNPSC group 1 prelims exam comprises objective type questions from general studies and aptitude & mental ability sections. It has 200 questions for 300 marks and duration of the exam is 3 hours. Candidates should start preparing for the TNPSC group 1 exam with the help of syllabus and study plan.

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern

S.N Exam Type Paper Duration Max. Marks

1. Descriptive Type Paper-I 3 Hours for each Paper 250

2. Paper-II 250

3. Paper -III 250

Interview & Records 100

TNPSC group 1 mains exam has 3 papers, where each paper carries 250 marks.

All questions in the mains exam are descriptive type.

In each stage, applicant should qualify to give interview and it carries 100 marks.

The final selection based on the candidate’s combined scores in mains exam and interview.

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2021

TNPSC group 1 syllabus 2021 for mains exam as follows:

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3

Modern Indian History and Indian Culture

Social Issues – India and Tamil Nadu

General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)

Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends across the world affecting India

Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Indian development

Tamil Society – Culture and Heritage

Indian Geography – special reference to Tamil Nadu

Biodiversity, Disaster Management and Environment

Indian Economy – Current trends and Impact of the global economy on India

Selected candidates in prelims exam will be called to give mains exam, which carries three papers for 250 marks each. Only 1 out of 50 candidates will go through to give mains exam.

To qualify in the TNPSC group 1 mains exam (including interview), general category candidate should score atleast 408 marks while reserved category candidate need to get 306 marks only.

An interview to be held for the candidates, who clear main exam. Finaly a merit list with selected candidates for group 1 services to be published by considering marks of mains exam and interview together.

TNPSC Group 1 2021 syllabus and exam pattern: FAQ

Is there negative marking in TNPSC Group 1 exam?

There is no negative marking in the TNPSC group 1 exam of prelims and mains.

Are TNPSC group 1 marks consider for the final selection?

No, the TNPSC group 1 prelims marks are consider to appear for the mains exam.

What is qualifying marks in TNPSC group 1 exam?

TNPSC group 1 qualifying marks are 120 in prelims exam and 408 in mains exam for general category applicants.

How to claer TNPSC Group 1?

To clear TNPSC group 1 exam, a candidate should start preparing with proper study plan and give equal preference to all important topics in each section. Also give online mock tests to improve your performance to next level.