TNPSC
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2022
subjects and Marks
It is advisable for all the candidates before jumping onto the TNPSC Group IV 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 the 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 section, which has 100 questions, where students have to choose either English or Tamil.
| Exam Type | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective (OMR) | General Studies (75 items) | 75 | 300 | 3 Hours | 90 (For all communities) |
| Aptitude Test (25 items) | 25 | ||||
| General Tamil / General English (100 items) | 100 | ||||
| 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 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.
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2021
The TNPSC Group 4 exam comprises three sections, namely
1. General Studies
2. Aptitude and Mental Ability test
3. General English/General Tamil
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. For the English language test, the question will be in the English language while for the Tamil language test, the questions will be in the Tamil language.
➤ Type English: General Studies (75 items) + Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 items) and General English (100 items)
➤ Type Tamil: General Studies (75 items) + Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 items) and General Tamil (100 items)
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus for General Studies
General Studies is one of the most common sections for all the government exam across the nation, especially in public service commissions.
The TNPSC Group IV General Studies comprises of the following subjects:
- General Science,
- Current Affairs,
- Geography,
- History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu,
- Indian Polity,
- Indian Economy,
- Indian National Movement,
General Science
General Science is divided in four main parts i.e., physics, chemistry, biology and zoology. The syllabus of each is explained below.
| Subject | Topics |
| Physics | Nature of UniverseGeneral Scientific lawsInventions and discoveriesNational scientific laboratoriesForce, motion and energyMagnetismElectricity and ElectronicsPhysical quantities, standards and unitsHeat, light and soundMechanics and properties of matter, etc. |
| Chemistry | Elements and CompoundsAcids, bases and saltsFertilizersPesticidesInsecticides, etc. |
| Botany | Main Concepts of life scienceClassification of the living organismNutrition and DieteticsRespiration, etc. |
| Zoology | Blood and blood circulation Reproductive system Environment Ecology Health and hygiene Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases -prevention and remedies Animals, plants and human life, etc. More |
