Exam Guide

TNPSC Overview

Everything you need to know about Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission exams — eligibility, syllabus, and exam pattern.

Exam Groups at a Glance

Exam Posts Eligibility Age Limit Pattern
Group 2 (Interview) Deputy Collector, DSP, AO, etc. Any Degree 18–32 Paper I + II + Interview
Group 2A (Non-Interview) Junior Assistant, Steno, Typist, etc. Any Degree / Diploma 18–32 Paper I + II
Group 4 Junior Assistant, Typist, Bill Collector HSC (10+2) 18–30 Paper I + II
VAO (Village Admin Officer) Village Administrative Officer HSC (10+2) 18–30 Paper I + II

Syllabus Breakdown

General Studies

History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Environment

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Current Affairs

National, International, Tamil Nadu specific events

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Tamil

Literature, Grammar, Poets, Sangam, Modern Tamil

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Aptitude

Mathematics, Reasoning, Mental Ability (Group 4/VAO only)

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Preparation Tips

  1. Start with NCERT books for History, Geography, and Science fundamentals.
  2. Focus on Tamil Nadu-specific history, geography, and current affairs — high weightage in all groups.
  3. Solve previous year question papers for all TNPSC groups.
  4. Follow monthly current affairs — TNPSC gives 15–20% weightage to current events.
  5. Revise using short notes — don't try to read textbooks in the last 30 days.