The exam syllabus for recruitment to the Group 1 services in Tamil Nadu is determined by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). In this article, you will find the TNPSC Syllabus for the Group 1 Exam 2020-21, which can be read and downloaded.
Key points about the TNPSC Exam are as follows:
1. TNPSC Group 1 Exam, officially known as the Combined Civil Service – 1 (CCS-1), is conducted in three stages: a. Prelims - Consists of one paper with objective-type questions, carrying a total of 300 marks. b. Mains - Consists of three papers with descriptive questions, carrying a total of 750 marks. c. Interview - Carries a weightage of 100 marks.
Candidates are advised to review the detailed TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern, as the commission has made revisions to the exam scheme.
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2022 - Comprehensive Overview
The Mains Exam for TNPSC Group 1 consists of three descriptive papers, each of which can be further divided into three units covering broad subject areas. Unlike the UPSC Mains, the TNPSC Group 1 Exam does not include optional papers/subjects.
Here is a summary of the new TNPSC Syllabus for the Mains Exam:
Paper 1 - General StudiesUnit I - Modern History of India and Indian CultureUnit II - Social Issues in India and Tamil NaduUnit III - General Aptitude and Mental Ability
Paper 2 - General StudiesUnit I - Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends across the world affecting IndiaUnit II - Role and impact of Science and Technology in the Development of IndiaUnit III - Tamil Society (Culture and Heritage)
Paper 3 - General StudiesUnit I - Geography of India with special reference to Tamil NaduUnit II - Environment, Biodiversity and Disaster ManagementUnit III - Indian Economy and Current Economic Trends and impact of Global Economy on India
For effective preparation, it is recommended to align your TNPSC study plan with UPSC preparation articles. The General Studies preparation for both UPSC and TNPSC Group 1 exams is mostly similar.
Here is a breakdown of the TNPSC Syllabus for General Studies:
GS 1 - Topics- Modern History of India and Culture- Social Issues in India- Welfare Schemes- General Aptitude
GS 2 - Topics- Indian Polity- Science and Technology
GS 3 - Topics- Geography- Environment and Biodiversity- Indian Economy
You can refer to the linked articles for detailed strategy and study materials for each topic. Note that the syllabus for state public service commission exams differs from the UPSC Civil Service Exam, as the preparation needs to focus on subjects from both a pan-India perspective and the perspective of the specific state, such as Tamil Nadu in this case.
Ensure to check relevant books, notes, and additional resources for a comprehensive TNPSC preparation strategy.
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