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TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024
Candidates who are going to appear in the TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024 should know the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024. The syllabus was released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on the official website of TNPSC at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The syllabus will help Candidates to start their preparation in the right way. In this article, we have provided the detailed syllabus of TNPSC Group 2 along with the exam pattern.
Tamil Nadu PSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024
The TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2024 will be held to recruit eligible candidates in TNPSC Group 2 for which the total number of vacancies available is 1294 vacancies. The TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024 is now available. Candidates can now start their preparation with the help of the syllabus and score good marks in the exam. The exam will be a State-level exam in which thousands of candidates are going to appear. The job location where candidates will get posted in Tamil Nadu.
TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates should also know TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2024 along with the syllabus. The Exam Pattern of Prelims and Mains is provided in this article. The prelims exam serves as a qualification step, candidates are required to achieve a minimum score of 90 marks to pass. Here, we’ve outlined the main highlights of the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims exam.
| TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2024
Candidates who successfully clear the prelims exam proceed to the mains exam, which comprises two parts: Paper I and Paper II. Only the answer sheets of candidates who attain the minimum qualifying marks in Paper I will be assessed for Paper II.
| TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper I(Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper) (S.S.L.C. Standard) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Max Marks | Remarks |
| 1. (a) Tamil to English Translation | 100 | – Duration: 3 hours – Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40 – Marks not included in the merit list |
| (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 | ||
TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II(Degree Standard)
| Subjects | Max Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
TNPSC Group 2 Detailed Prelims Syllabus 2024
General English is a recent addition to the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus, with subdivisions into Part A (Grammar), Part B (Literature), and Part C (Author & Literary Work). Please refer to the table below for the subject/topic-wise syllabus of TNPSC Group 2 prelims.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English- Grammar (Part A) | 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 |
| General English- Literature (Part B) | The 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 Questions from Description of Places |
| General English- Author & Literary Work (Part C) | Poem & Poets, Author & their stories, Biography & Autobiography, Characters, Quotes, Important Lines of Indian Authors, Nationality of story, Drama, Folk Arts, About Poets, Dramatist, Famous Quotes, Various Works of Author, Period of the poets, Nature-centered Literary works and global issue Environment & Conservation, Theme observed in Literary Work |
| 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 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 |
| Current Events | 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 |
| Geography of India | Location, Physical features, Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water resources, Rivers in India, Soil, minerals and natural resources, Forest and wildlife, Agricultural patterns, 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 |
| History & 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, Significance as 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, Role 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Detailed Mains Syllabus 2024
The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam 2024 will be held on two different papers papers 1 and 2. On paper 1 candidates have to translate Tamil to English and then English to Tamil and on paper 2 candidates have to attempt 10 questions of Precis Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development, and Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’ and Letter writing.
| TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper 1 Syllabus 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Translation Topics | Syllabus |
| Tamil to English Translation | 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 |
| English to Tamil Translation | The 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 Questions from Description of Places |
TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper 2 Syllabus 2024
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Precis Writing | 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 |
| Comprehension | The 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 Questions from Description of Places |
| Hints Development | Poem & Poets, Author & their stories, Biography & Autobiography, Characters, Quotes, Important Lines of Indian Authors, Nationality of story, Drama, Folk Arts, About Poets, Dramatist, Famous Quotes, Various Works of Author, Period of the poets, Nature-centered Literary works and global issue Environment & Conservation, Theme observed in Literary Work |
| Letter Writing | Official |
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