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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will soon release the official notification for various Group 3 posts at the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. The candidates who want to get selected for the different posts under this recruitment drive must pass the written exam and an interview. For better preparation for the written exam, candidates must be aware of the detailed TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024 along with its exam pattern. The exam syllabus will help the candidate determine which topics are to be prepared for the examination and achieve a good score. Having a better understanding of the marking scheme, number, and type of questions will help in preparing a better strategy for the exam preparation.
TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024
The official authorities specify the topics to be covered during exam preparation, marking scheme, maximum marks, etc.. Candidates preparing for the TNPSC Group 3 exam must understand the complete syllabus which will help in effective exam preparation and ace the exam. An overview of the exam syllabus and exam pattern for the written examination is provided below.
TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024 | |
Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
Posts | Various Group 3 Posts |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Type of Questions | Objective-Type Questions |
Maximum Marks | 300 |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Negative Marking | No |
Official website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 3 Selection Process 2024
For the selection of deserving candidates, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) follows a selection procedure involving two stages- a written examination and an interview. After passing both stages, candidates will be hired for the respective TNPSC Group 3 posts.
Stage 1- Written Exam: The selection process for various TNPSC Group 3 posts begins with a written examination of 300 marks. Candidates have to score the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination to move to the next stage of the selection process.
Stage 2- Interview: Candidates selected after the written examination will have to appear for an interview. After this stage, candidates who get selected will be finally hired for the respective posts.
TNPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern 2024
The written examination for various posts of TNPSC Group 3 is conducted for a total of 300 marks including objective-type questions, detailed exam pattern is provided below.
- The written exam includes two parts i.e. A & B, each for 150 marks.
- For every correct answer, candidates will get 1.5 marks.
- The exam is conducted for a total duration of 3 hours/180 minutes.
Parts | Subjects/Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Part A | Tamil Eligibility cum Scoring Test | 100 | 150 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
General English (SSC Level) | 100 | |||
Part B | Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSC Level) | 25 | 150 | |
General Studies | 75 | |||
Total | 300 | 300 |
TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024
There are various subjects included in TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024 such as general studies, general English, Tamil language, aptitude, and mental ability. Candidates must prepare every subject properly as per the topics provided below.
TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus for Tamil Language
The list of topics to be prepared for questions from Tamil language are provided here below, candidates must prepare these topics to get a better score in this subject.
- Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu
- Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Society (Culture and Heritage)
- Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
- Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu
- Telangana movements for State formation
- Role of Tamil Nadu in the freedom struggle and Role of women in the freedom struggle
- Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth
- Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu
- e-governance in Tamil Nadu
TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus for General English
Questions from poetry, literary works, grammar, etc. will be asked in the general English section of the TNPSC Group 3 exam, the list of topics that are to be prepared is provided in the table below.
Particulars | Topics |
Poetry |
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Grammar |
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Literary Works |
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List of Poems |
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TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus for Aptitude & Mental Ability
Topics like logical reasoning, percentage, area, ratio & proportion, etc. are to be prepared by the candidates preparing for the written examination for TNPSC Group 3 posts.
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Problems on H.C.F & L.C.M
- Simple Interest And Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Volume
- Logical Reasoning
- Area
- Puzzles
- Dice
- Visual Reasoning
- Alpha Numeric Reasoning
- Number Series
- Time and Work
TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus for General Studies
Questions from topics like Indian politics, current events, general science, the geography of India, etc. will be asked in the written examination, topic-wise syllabus for the general studies section is provided in the table below.
Particulars | Topics |
Current Events | Latest diary of events – National symbols–Profile of states – Eminent personalities and places in the news–Sports –Books and Authors Welfare Scheme of Government – Political parties and Political system in Tamil Nadu and India Latest inventions in Science and Technology – Geographical Land Marks – Current Socio-Economic issues |
Indian Polity | Constitution of India Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships Citizenship, Fundamental duties, Fundamental rights, Directive Principles of State Policy Election, Judiciary in India, Rule of Law Union Executive, Union legislature, State Executive, State Legislature, Local governments, Panchayat Raj Corruption in public life – Anti-Corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta– Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums – Human Rights Charter |
General Science | Nature of Universe –Measurement of Physical Quantities – General Scientific Laws in Motion –Force, Pressure, and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, and Nuclear Physics in our daily life Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Metallurgy and Food Adulterants Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of living organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, and Human diseases Environmental Science |
Geography of India | Location Physical features Water resources Agricultural patterns Rivers in India Monsoon Rainfall Weather and climate Forest and wildlife Soil, minerals, and natural resources Transport & Communication Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu and India Calamities–Disaster Management–Environment – Climate change |
Indian Economy | Nature of Indian economy–Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and NitiAyog Sources of revenue–Reserve Bank of India – Finance Commission– Resource sharing between Union and State Governments –Goods and Services Tax Economic Trends – 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 |
Development Administration in Tamil Nadu | Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of SocioEconomic Development Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu |
History & Culture of India | Indus valley civilization Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India India as a Secular State, Social Harmony |
History, Culture, and Socio-Political Movement in Tamil Nadu | History of Tamil Society Thirukkural Tamil Literature from the Sangam age till contemporary times Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle Various Social reformers, Social reform movements and Social transformation of Tamil Nadu |
Indian National Movement | National renaissance Indian National Congress Early uprising against British rule Emergence of leaders Different Modes of Agitation |