TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024: Check No. of Sections, Questions, Total Marks, and Marking Scheme

The TNPSC group 4 exam pattern will be released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) on its official website. The exam pattern is released along with the official notification.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Oct 28 2024 15:21 IST

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) releases the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern on its official website. TNPSC Group 4 vacancies are released for various posts, hence, the exam pattern may also differ as per the position. Candidates must refer to the exam format for the position they are applying to. Understanding exam pattern and syllabus is important in order to prepare well for the exam.

Check here: TNPSC Group 4 Result 2024 for prelims declared at tnpsc.gov.in

According to the TNPSC Group 4 selection process, candidates will be recruited on the basis of the written examination. The exam will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). The questions which will be asked in the exam will be of Grade 10 level. The total marks allotted to the exam is 300. Candidates have to secure minimum of 90 marks to qualify the examination. However, scoring qualifying marks does not guarantee recruitment. The commission will release the merit list based on which candidates will be selected for the applied position.

Candidates doing TNPSC Group 4 preparation must be aware of the updated exam pattern & syllabus. Any changes to the exam pattern will be updated in this article.

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TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Mode Of Exam	Offline
Question Type	Multiple Choice Question
Duration of the Exam	3 Hours
Total Number Of Sections	3
Total Number Of Questions	200
Total Marks	300
Qualifying Marks	90
Negative Marking	No

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024

If any aspirant is preparing for the TNPSC Group 4 exam, he/she must know the exam pattern. The exam pattern includes information like number of sections, subjects asked in the paper, total number of questions, total marks, and information on negative marking. Interested candidates can check the exam pattern in the table below:

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks
General Tamil	100	150
General Studies	75	150
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test	25	150
Total	200	300

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Marking Scheme

The TNPSC group 4 exam will have a total of 200 questions.
The General Tamil/General English section will have 100 questions.
The General Studies section will include 75 questions
The Aptitude & Mental Ability Test will include 25 questions
Each question will carry 1.5 Marks
The total marks allotted to the exam is 300
There is no negative marking in the TNPSC group 4 exam.
Candidates must receive 90 marks in order to qualify the exam.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus

Candidates who are preparing for the TNPSC group 4 exam must know the syllabus. Interested aspirants can check the brief syllabus for the exam in the table below:

Sections	Topics
General English/ General Tamil	Grammar, Literature, Authors & Their Literary Works
General Studies	General Science, History & Culture Of India & Tamil Nadu, Indian Polity, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian National Movement, and Current Affairs
Aptitude & Mental Ability	Mathematical Ability & Logical Reasoning

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many questions are there in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

The TNPSC Group 4 exam contains a total of 200 questions. Each question is worth 1.5 marks, for a total of 300 marks.

Is there negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

What is the medium of language of the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

The TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted bilingually. Questions are asked in Tamil & English language.

How many sections are there in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

There are three sections in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. These three sections are: General English/General Tamil, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability.

With which books should I begin my study for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

Candidates can start their preparation for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam using the 6th–10th standard NCERT/Tamil Nadu State Board books along with the standard books available in the market.

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