Eligibility

• Group I Services: Generally 21-32 years. Age relaxation may apply for reserved categories.
• Group II Services: Generally 18-32 years. Age relaxation may apply for reserved categories.
• Group III Services: Generally 18-30 years. Age relaxation may apply for reserved categories.
• Group IV Services: Generally 18-30 years. Age relaxation may apply for reserved categories.
• Age limits are subject to change based on the specific exam notification.

Education

• Group I Services: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• Group II Services: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Some positions may require specific educational qualifications.
• Group III Services: Higher Secondary (12th standard) or equivalent. Some positions may require a degree or diploma.
• Group IV Services: Completion of 10th standard or equivalent. Some positions may require higher qualifications.

Eligibility

• Must have attained the age of 21 before 1st on of year of examination.
• Must not have attained 32 years(35|37 years) on 1st August of year of examination.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree with atleast one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Mathematics and Statistics (or)Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Forestry (or) Engineering (Recognized by UGC/AICTE)

TNPSC Group I Exam Structure

• Stages
• Preliminary Exam (Objective type)
• Main Exam (Descriptive type)
• Interview/Oral Test
• Preliminary Exam Pattern
• Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Subjects: General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 hours
• Main Exam Pattern:
• Type: Descriptive
• Number of Papers: 3 (General Studies)
• Total Marks: 750 (250 marks per paper)
• Interview Marks: 100
• Final Selection: Based on the cumulative marks of Mains and Interview.

TNPSC Group II and III Exam Structure

Posts: Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Sub Registrar, Assistant Section Officer, etc.

• Stages for Group II (Interview Posts):
• Preliminary Exam (Objective type)
• Main Exam (Descriptive type)
• Interview
• Stages for Group II-A (Interview Posts):
• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam (Direct Recruitment based on written exam marks)
• Interview
• Preliminary Exam Pattern:
• Type: Objective
• Subjects: General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 hours
• Main Exam Pattern:
• Type: Descriptive
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 hours
• Interview (Group II only): 40 marks

TNPSC Group III Exam Structure

Posts: Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies, Store-Keeper, etc.

• Exam Stages:
• Written Exam (Objective type)
• Interview/Oral Test
• Written Exam Pattern:
• Type: Objective
• Subjects: General Studies, General Tamil/English
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 hours
• Interview Marks: 40

TNPSC Group IV Exam Structure

Posts: Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Steno-Typist, etc.

• Exam Stages:
• Written Exam (Objective type)
• Written Exam Pattern:
• Type: Objective
• Subjects
1. General Studies
2. Aptitude & Mental Ability Test
3. General Tamil/General English (Choose any one)
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 hours
• Final Selection: Based on the marks obtained in the written exam.

Exam Syllabus Overview

• General Studies:
• Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy
• Science & Technology
• Current Events (National, State, International)
• Aptitude & Mental Ability
• Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Problem Solving
• General English/General Tamil:
• Grammar, Comprehension, Literature
• Final Selection: Based on the cumulative marks of Mains and Interview.

Important Points to Note

• Language Paper: Some exams offer a choice between General Tamil and General English.
• Cut-Off Marks: Vary each year based on the number of applicants, difficulty level, and category reservations.
• Negative Marking: There is no negative marking in TNPSC exams.

Key Resources for Preparation

• Study Materials: NCERT books, TNPSC guides, Government publications
• Previous Year Question Papers: Available on the official TNPSC website
• Coaching Institutes: For additional guidance and strategy

Conclusion

The TNPSC exams are a gateway to prestigious government jobs in Tamil Nadu. Proper understanding of the exam structure and strategic preparation are essential for success.