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Official TNPSC Guide 2024

Complete TNPSC Exam Guide 2024

Your Ultimate Guide to Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Exams

What is TNPSC?

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) is the Tamil Nadu State Government recruiting body that conducts competitive exams called 'Combined Civil Services Examination (CCSE)' for different Groups (Group 1, 2, 2A, 4, and Group V-A).

⚠️ Almost all posts now have a mandatory Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC level Tamil paper).

TNPSC Groups Overview

Detailed information about each TNPSC group exam

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Group 1

Typical Posts

Deputy Collector

DSP (Civil)

Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)

District Registrar

🎓 Education

Any Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university

📅 Age Limit

21–32 years (General) with relaxations for BC/MBC/SC/ST

Exam Pattern

Prelims(Objective)

•Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC - qualifying)
•Part B: General Studies + Aptitude (Degree/SSLC - marks for ranking)

Mains(Descriptive)

•Paper I: Compulsory Tamil (SSLC - qualifying)
•Papers II, III, IV: General Studies (Degree - 250 marks each)

Interview(Oral Test)

•Personality test - added to mains marks

Syllabus Overview

Prelims / Written

✓General Science
✓History of India & Tamil Nadu
✓Geography
✓Indian Polity
✓Indian Economy & TN Economy
✓Current Affairs
✓Aptitude & Mental Ability

Mains (Depth)

✓Indian & Tamil Society
✓Geography & Environment
✓Indian & Global Economy
✓Administration & Governance
✓Science & Technology
✓Ethics & Public Administration

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Group 2 & 2A

Mid-Level Posts

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Group 4

Entry-Level Posts (SSLC)

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Group 5A (V-A)

Secretariat Level

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