TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2023 and Exam Pattern (Tamil & English)
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2023: The combined Group 4 examination (Group 4) is conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Services Commission (TNPSC) every year to recruit candidates in various services of the Tamil Nadu State. These services include:
- Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
- Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service
- Tamil Nadu Survey and Land Records Subordinate Service
- Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service
- Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service
In this article, we have discussed the revised TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus and Exam Pattern for the upcoming TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2023 as announced by Tamil Nadu Public Services Commission. The candidates must go through the complete details of the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus and prepare as per the topics released by the commission.
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023
The important points related to Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group D Syllabus 2023 has been tabulated below:
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2023 | |
Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
Posts Name | Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant (Non-Security & Security), Bill Collector, Grade-I, Field Surveyor, Draftsman, Typist, Steno-Typist ( Grade III ), etc. |
Category | Syllabus |
No. of Questions | 200 |
Total Marks | 300 |
Duration | 3 hours |
Negative Marking | No |
Selection Process | Written Exam, Document Verification |
Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 4 2023 Exam Pattern
It is advisable for all the candidates before jumping onto the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus, firstly look at the Exam Pattern. The Group 4 selection is based on a written exam only. The exam will be for 3 hours consists of 200 questions. All the questions are Multiple choice questions (MCQs type). All sections will be objective in manner and the level is 10th standard only. The paper for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam consists of three subjects i.e.,
1. General studies section has 75 questions in all from general science, current events, geography, history, politics, economy, etc.
2. Then comes the Aptitude section with 25 objective questions that test aspirants’ Aptitude & Mental Ability skills.
3. The General English/ General Tamil sectionhas been removed by TNPSC as per the revised TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus PDF.
4. TNPSC Has incorporated the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test of SSLC Standard which would consist of 100 questions for 150 marks.
Exam Type | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
Objective Type | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test* (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 150 | 3 Hours | 90 (For all communities) |
General Studies (SSLC Standard) | 75 | 150 | |||
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 25 | ||||
Total | 200 | 300 |
Important Points:
1. The TNPSC Group 4 Prelims Exam will be conducted in offline mode.
2. The answers are to be marked on the OMR sheet.
3. After conducting the exam successfully, the TNPSC will release the Answer Key of the exam.
4. From Answer Key candidates get an idea about their score and they can also raise objections.
5. There is no negative marking in the exam.
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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2023
The TNPSC Group 4 exam comprises the following sections, namely
1. General Studies
2. Aptitude and Mental Ability test
3. Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test
The question paper will be set in two different types. Candidates have to appear for one paper, depending on the language they want to adopt.
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus for General Studies
General Studies is one of the most common sections for all the government exams across the nation, especially in public service commissions.
The TNPSC Group 4 General Studies comprises of the following subjects:
- History
- Current Events
- Indian Polity
- Geography
- Economics
- Indian National Movement
- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
- History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN
General Science
General Science is divided in four main parts i.e., physics, chemistry, biology and zoology. The revised syllabus for TNPSC group 4 General Science is explained below.
Subject | Topics |
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Current Affairs and General Awareness
The questions asked in current affairs and general awareness are now interlinked with each other. Nowadays, all the questions asked in the general awareness section are related to the current happening in the country and the world.
Subject | Topics |
History |
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Current Events |
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Indian Polity |
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Geography |
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Economics |
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Indian National Movement |
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Development Administration in Tamil Nadu |
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History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN |
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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus for Aptitude Test
The syllabus for aptitude test and mental ability is discussed in the table:
Sections | Topics |
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test |
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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus for General Tamil
Candidates must check the syllabus of TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus of Tamil Language from the PDF given below. Candidates have to select the language from English and Tamil. If you want to appear for a Tamil paper, check the detailed syllabus from the PDF link.
Download TNPSC Group 4 General Tamil Syllabus PDF
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