Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Exam (TNPSC Exams) for TNPSC Group 1,2,3,4 vacancy exams are Conducted Every year to shortlist the most eligible candidates. In this session, let us discuss TNPSC Group 1 Exam, vacancies available, Jobs offered, and Qualification Needed. In 2022, TNPSC Group 1 exam will be conducted on September 05, 2022. Results for the preceding TNPSC Group 1 exam will be published in October 2022.
TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria
The basic eligibility to apply TNPSC Group 1 examination is graduation. The candidates applying for the group 1 exam must have at least 1 degree. The age limit for TNPSC group 1 candidates is between 21 to 32 years. Suppose the candidates come under scheduled classes. His age limit is 21 to 37 years. For ex-servicemen, the TNPSC Group 1 Age limit for candidates is 53 years. For PWD applicants, TNPSC allows an age relaxation of 10 years. TNPSC Group 1 candidates can appear for the group 1 exam only four times. The candidates cannot write the exam once they have exhausted four attempts.
Stages in TNPSC Group 1
There are three stages in the TNPSC Group 1 Examination. They were
- Prelims Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview / Oral
Prelims
Prelims are MCQ ( Multiple Choice Question ) based examinations. The maximum duration for the TNPSC Group 1 exam will be 3 hours to the maximum mark of 300. A preliminary exam will have 200 questions—one hundred fifty questions from general studies and 50 questions from aptitude and mental ability.
| SUBJECT | MAXIMUM MARKS |
DURATION | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 300 | 3 Hrs | 150 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 300 | 3 Hrs | 50 |
| Total Number Of Questions | – | – | 200 |
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2022
| NO. OF UNITS | SYLLABUS |
|---|---|
| Unit I |
General Science
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| Unit II |
Current Events
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| Unit III | Geography |
| Unit IV | History and Culture Of India |
| Unit V | Indian Politics |
| Unit VI | Indian Economy |
| Unit VII | Indian National Movement |
| Unit VIII | Aptitude and Mental AbilityTest Logical Reasoning |
| Unit IX | Development Administration in Tamil Nadu |
Unit I
General Science
- Scientific temper, Scientific Knowledge, Rote Learning vs Conceptual Learning, Power of Reasoning, Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future.
- Nature of Universe, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, General Scientific Laws, Force, Motion and Energy, Everyday application of basic principles of Mechanics, Light, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Laser, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Electronics and Communications.
- Elements and Compounds, Bases, Acids, Salts, Fertilizers, Petroleum Products, Pesticides.
- Main concepts of Life Science, Physiology, Genetics, Health and Hygiene, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Nutrition, and Human Diseases.
- Environment and Ecology.
Unit II
Current Affairs
- History– Latest diary of events, National Symbols, Profile of States, Eminent personalities and places in 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
Unit III
Geography of India
- Location, Physical features, Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water resources, Rivers in India, Soil, minerals and natural resources, Forest and wildlife, and Agricultural patterns.
- Transport and Communication.
- Racial, Population density and distribution, Social Geography, linguistic groups and major tribes.
- Environmental Pollution, Disaster Management, Climate change, Natural calamity, Reasons and preventive measures, Green energy.
Unit IV
History and Culture of India
- Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Indus Valley Civilization, Age of Vijayanagaram and Brahmani Kingdoms, Mughals and Marathas, South Indian History.
- Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
- Characteristics of Indian culture, Race, Unity in diversity, custom, and language.
- India is a Social Harmony, Secular State.
Unit V
Indian Politics
- Salient features of the Constitution, Preamble to the Constitution, Constitution of India, Union, State and Union Territory.
- Citizenship, Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy.
- Union Executive, Union legislature, State Executive, State Legislature, Local governments, Panchayat Raj.
- Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships
- Election, Judiciary in India, Rule of Law
- Corruption in public life, Anti-corruption measures, Lokpal and Lok Ayukta, Right to Information, Empowerment of women, Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.
Unit VI
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 programmes, Social problems, Population, education, health, employment, poverty.
Unit VII
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.
Unit VIII
History, Culture and Socio-Political Movement in Tamil Nadu
- History of Tamil Society, Related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
- Thirukkural: Significance as a Secular Literature, Relevance to Everyday Life, Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity, Thirukkural and Universal Values, Equality, Humanism, etc., Relevance to Socio-Politico-Economic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural.
- Role of Tamil Nadu in the freedom struggle, early agitations against British Rule, Rule of women in the freedom struggle.
- 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 Anna.
Unit IX
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 Foundation of Socio-Economic development.
- Education and Health systems of Tamil Nadu Government.
- Geography of Tamil Nadu and its consequence on Economic growth.
- Achievements made by Tamil Nadu in various fields.
- A Study in E-governance of Tamil Nadu.
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Basic Study materials for group 1 Prelims
Important state board books to be read before going for TNPSC Group 1 Prelims are mentioned below
- Social science (6th – 10th grade)
- Politics, Geography, Economics (11th – 12th grade)
- Indian culture (12th book)
- Science (overview of Importance chapters).
- Tamil Nadu history book – J.Dharmarajan
- Indhiya Arasamaippu – shankara Saravanan
- Athiga Mathipen pera ariviyal vina – VN Girija.
Mains
Mains have three descriptive paper examinations. The maximum duration is 3 hours to the maximum mark of 250. The total marks for the mains will be 750. There are three papers in the TNPSC group 1 mains exam. The maximum marks and maximum duration for each paper are mentioned below.
| EXAM TYPE | PAPER | DURATION | MAXIMUM MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Type | Paper-I | 3 Hrs | 250 |
| Descriptive Type | Paper-II | 3 Hrs | 250 |
| Descriptive Type | Paper-III | 3 Hrs | 250 |
| Interview & Records | – | – | 100 |
TNPSC Group 1 Main Exam Syllabus 2022
| NO.OF PAPERS | SYLLABUS |
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| Paper 1 |
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| Paper 2 |
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Interview
The interview is one of the essential stages in TNPSC group 1. Both Tamil and English languages can be used in the interview. The maximum mark for the TNPSC group 1 interview is 100 marks. The interview is the final stage of the TNPSC Group 1 Examination.
TNPSC Group Offered, Salary, Vacancies
Now let us discuss the jobs offered, salary details and vacancies. Passed-out candidates are provided jobs according to their Qualifications. There are two categories, they are
- Technical Position
- Non–Technical Position
Technical Position
The total number of vacancies for the Technical position is 954. The average salary for a technical position was 40 to 60 thousand rupees. Technical posts on TNPSC group 1 were
- Engineer
- Conservator of forest
- Director of legal metrology
- Industrial promotion officer
- Motor vehicle inspector
| SERVICES NAME | VACANCY | SALARY |
| Engineer | 495 | 50,000 |
| Conservator of Forest | 273 | 60,000 |
| Director of Legal Metrology | 25 | 40,000 |
| Industrial Promotion Officer | 48 | 45,000 |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector | 113 | 40,000 |
Non–Technical Position
The total number of vacancies in non-technical positions was 3650. It includes a deputy collector, D.S.P., Tax officer, village officer, and more. The average salary of non–technical work was 40 to 70 thousand rupees.
| SERVICE NAME | VACANCY | SALARY |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 06 | 46,000 |
| Commercial Tax Officer | 01 | 45,000 |
| Deputy Collector | 69 | 50,000 |
| Regional Transport Officer | 43 | 45,000 |
| Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies | 13 | 43,000 |
| District Panchayat Officer | 80 | 42,000 |
| District Registrar | 790 | 48,000 |
| Divisional Fire Officer | 874 | 40,000 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Jails | 286 | 45,000 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 10 | 42,000 |
| Assistant Excise Superintendent | 175 | 43,000 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-2 | 634 | 42,000 |
| District Social Welfare Officer | 76 | 43,000 |
| District Backward Class Welfare Officer | 284 | 40,000 |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer | 09 | 43,000 |
| District Employment Officer | 18 | 43,000 |
| Lay Secretary &Treasurer Officer | 164 | 42,000 |
| Assistant Treasurer Officer | 43 | 43,000 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 18 | 42,000 |
| Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 57 | 42,000 |
Conclusion
TNPSC Group 1 exams will be held on September 05 2022. the result for the preceding exams will be published in October 2022. There is a huge employment opportunity in TNPSC Group 1 exam. So prepare well and appear for the exam on the above-mentioned date.
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