TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2023 and Exam Pattern In Tamil And English!

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts the TNPSC Group 2 Exam to recruit eligible and interested candidates for various posts. All those candidates who are aspiring to appear for this exam should know all the details including the syllabus. TNPSC Group 2 syllabus is a must for candidates preparing for the exam to know. It contains the list of topics and subjects from which questions are asked in the exam. Knowing the syllabus and exam pattern will help candidates understand the demands of the exam. Read this article to know the complete TNPSC Group 2 syllabus and other details. You may also read TNPSC Group 2 Salary.

 

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Table of Content

1. TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus: Overview
2. TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam pattern 
3. TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 
4. TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: General English- Part A: Grammar (New)
5. TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: General English Part B: Literature (New)
6. TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: General English Part C: Author & Literary Work (New)
7. TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: General Science
8. TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: Current Events
9. TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: Geography In India
10. TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus: Overview

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: 3 hours + 1 hour 30 minutes
Language of Exam	English, Tamilnadu
Mode of Exam	Offline
Mode of Counselling	Offline

 You may also read TNPSC Eligibility Criteria 
 

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam pattern 2023

The TNPSC Group 2 Exam is divided into three stages: prelims, mains, and interviews.

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The services are classified as Group 2 and Group 2A. Only Group 2 posts are subject to an interview process. There is no interview for Group 2A positions.
 

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

Important Points:

1. All questions will be bilingual, meaning they will be available in both English and Tamil.
2. The TNPSC Prelims Exam has a minimum qualifying mark of 90 out of 300.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern
Subjects	Number of Questions	Maximum marks	Duration
General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard) or General English (S.S.L.C. Standard)	100	300	3 hours
General Studies (Degree Standard)	75
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Standard)	25
Total	200

 

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates who pass the preliminary examination will be entitled to take the main examination. The main exam is divided into two parts: Paper I and Paper II. Candidates who get the minimum qualifying marks in Paper I will have their Paper II sheets reviewed.

• For non-interview posts, the TNPSC Group 2 mains test is worth 300 points, while for interview positions, it is worth 340 points.
• To pass the major examinations for groups 2 and 2A, a minimum of 102 and 90 points are required.
• The Group 2 main exam will be divided into two halves (A and B), each with 14 objective-type questions totaling 300 points.
• The TNPSC Group 2 examination is available in both English and Tamil.
• The TNPSC Group 2 services involve a 40-mark interview in addition to the main test.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: General English- Part A: Grammar (New)

• Phrases
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Prefix & Suffix
• Fill in the blanks
• Prepositions
• Tenses
• Voice
• Homophones
• Error Detection
• Comprehension
• Odd one out
• Word Formation
• Identify the sentence
• Compound words

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: General English Part B: Literature (New)

• Figure of Speech
• Appreciation Questions from Poetry
• Important Lines from Poem
• Biography of Important persons
• Shakespeare
• Oscar Wilde
• Dr. Karl Paulnack
• Comprehension Questions from Motivational Essays
• British English-American English
• Comprehension Question from Description of Places

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: General English Part C: Author & Literary Work (New)

• Poem & Poets
• Authors & their stories
• Biography & Auto Biography
• Characters, Quotes, Important Lines of Indian Authors
• Nationality of story
• Drama
• Folk Arts
• About Poets, Dramatists
• Famous Quotes
• Various Works of the Author
• Period of the poets
• Nature centered Literary works and global issues Environment and conservation
• Theme observed in Literary Work

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: 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

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: Current Events

• History: Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in the 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.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: Geography In 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.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: History and 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.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: 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
• Spirit of Federalism: center-state Relationship.
• Election – Judiciary in India: Rule of law.
• Corruption in public life: Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: 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 programs – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, Poverty.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus:  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.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus:  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 :
(a)  Significance of 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 – Politico-Economic affairs
(f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural

Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom
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

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: 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.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus: 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 Mains Exam Pattern

The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam has two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is qualifying in nature while Paper II is both scoring and qualifying in nature.

1. The final merit list will take into account the main test scores.
2. Paper I and Paper II make up this exam's two papers.
3. Paper I: There are two questions on this paper for each translation from Tamil to English and from English to Tamil.
4. Paper II: There are 15 questions on this paper, 3 from each of the following categories: precise writing, comprehension, hint development, and essay writing on "Thirukkural" and letter writing.
5. Paper I simply serves as a qualification. Those who pass Paper I will have their Paper II sheet examined.
6. In the group 2 and group 2A main exams, respectively, a minimum of 102 and 90 marks are needed to pass.
7. The TNPSC Group 2 test is bilingual and is offered in both Tamil and English.

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates who successfully qualify for the prelims exam will appear for the mains exam. The main 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 Mains Paper- I (Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper) (S.S.L.C. Standard)
Subjects	Max Marks	Remarks
1.(a) Tamil to English Translation (b) English to Tamil Translation 2. Precis Writing 3. Comprehension 4. Hints Development 5. Essay Writing (General) 6. Letter writing (Official) 7. Knowledge in Tamil Language	100	➤ Total Marks -100 ➤ Duration: 3 hours ➤ Minimum Qualifying Marks – 40 ➤ Marks not included in the merit list
TNPSC Gr 2 Mains Paper- II (Degree Standard)
General Studies (Descriptive type)	300	➤ Total Marks: 300 ➤ Duration: 3 hours ➤ Minimum Qualifying Marks – 90 ➤ This part has to be answered fully either in Tamil or in English only. ➤ Marks included in the merit list

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Mains Exam

The minimum qualifying marks in the TNPSC Group 2 Mains exam are given below:

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 Mains Syllabus

TNPSC Group 2 Paper-I Syllabus

Title 1: Tamil to English translation
Title 2: English to Tamil translation

TNPSC Group 2 Paper-II Syllabus

• Title 1 – Precis writing
• Title 2 – Comprehension
• Title 3 – Hints Development
• Title 4 – 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
• Title 5 – 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 the classical age to the 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.