TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date- Exam Pattern, Prelims and Mains Syllabus

TNPSC was founded in the year of 1929. TNPSC Group 1 exam is conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). It holds competitive and departmental recruitment exams to identify qualified applicants or shortlist candidates for various positions in the state government of Tamil Nadu. The headquarters is currently located in Chennai. TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date has been released by the Commission.

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TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date And Other Important Dates

Application release	Third week of January 2022
Last date of application	Third week of February 2022
Admit card release date	The second week of March
Prelims	The first week of April 2022
Result of prelims	April 2022
Mains exam	July 2022
Result of Mains	August 2022
Interview	September 2022
Final merit list	November 2022

Exam Pattern

The TNPSC Group 1 exam is a two-tiered test. For the final selection, candidates must pass both the Prelims and the Mains examinations. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam are shortlisted for the mains exam, with the final selection made on merit.

Prelims Exam Pattern

Name of Exam	Combined Civil Services – I (Prelims exam)
Number of Papers	1
Total Number of Questions	200
Total Marks	300
Nature of Questions	Objective Type (MCQs)
Negative Marking	No
Subjects/Syllabus	General Studies – 175 questions Aptitude & Mental Ability – 25 questions
Minimum Marks needed to qualify	OC: 120;Open Category: 90
Duration	3 hours

Mains Exam Pattern

Name of Exam	Combined Civil Services – I Group -1 Services Main Written Examination
Number of Papers	3 (General Studies, Aptitude Test, General Tamil/General English)
Total Marks	750 Marks (3 papers of 250 Marks Each)
Nature of Questions	Descriptive-Type
Minimum Marks required	OC: 340
Duration	3 hours for each paper

In both the preliminary and major tests, there will be no negative grading. To appear for an interview, the applicant must pass each level, which is worth 100 points.

TNPSC Group I Prelims Syllabus

General Science, Current Affairs, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian History, Aptitude and Reasoning, and Indian National Movement are all covered in the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims syllabus.

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus

The TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam is divided into three descriptive papers, each of which is broken into three units that cover broad topic areas such as:

Paper 1 – General Studies

Unit I – Modern Indian History and Culture
Unit II – Indian Social Issues and Tamil Nadu Issues
Unit III – Mental Ability and General Aptitude

Paper 2 – General Studies

Unit I – Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends Around the World
Unit II – Science and Technology’s Role and Impact on the Country’s Overall Development
Unit III – Tamil Society (Culture and Heritage)

Paper 3 – General Studies

Unit I – Indian Geography with a Special Focus on Tamil Nadu
Unit II – Disaster Management, Environment, and Biodiversity
Unit III – Indian Economy and Current Economic Trends

Admit Card Details

The TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card is an important document. Without the Admit Card, Candidates will not be allowed access to the exam hall. Therefore candidates ensure that they download the Admit Card at least a few days before the exam and must carry it to the exam hall. Some details in admit card include – The candidate’s name, roll number, date of birth, category, exam day and slot, exam timings, reporting time, entry closing time, and the name and complete address of the exam centre.

Conclusion

Candidates must adapt to the abilities required for the posts they want to apply for in order to prepare for the Tamil Nadu PSC Recruitment examinations. Some TNPSC Group roles also demand physical qualifications such as the posts in Tamil Nadu police. Therefore candidates should concentrate on their communication skills, physical health, and sports activities, as well as their personality development abilities in preparation for the interview stage.

Candidates must have high general knowledge, general ability, and be fluent in English and Tamil, regardless of the position. TNPSC examinations are difficult to pass. Thus applicants should read the best books to ensure that they have all of the knowledge that their desired exam requires.

FAQ

What is the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date?

The official dates are not released as of now. The expected time is the third week of January. Keep checking our blog and the official website to stay updated.

Is Tamil compulsory for TNPSC?

Yes, Tamil paper is compulsory for candidates appearing for TNPSC.

Can 10 2 apply for the TNPSC group 1 exam?

No, all applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university to be eligible for writing the TNPSC group 1 exam.

Is there any negative marking for the TNPSC group 1 exam?

No, there is no negative marking for the TNPSC Group I exam.

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