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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Check Syllabus for Tamil Language, Aptitude & General Studies

The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus is released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The syllabus has been revised by the commission making the Tamil Language paper compulsory for all candidates.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Jan 11 2024 12:36 IST

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) releases the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus on the official website. Aspirants who are preparing for the TNPSC Group 4 exam must understand the syllabus thoroughly. Understanding the syllabus helps students prepare well for the exam. It enables students to assess important topics that carry higher weightage or where scoring marks is easier.

TNPSC Group 4 exam preparation must be accompanied with an understanding of the syllabus and exam format. According to the TNPSC group 4 exam pattern, questions will be asked from three subjects: Tamil Eligibility-Cum-Scoring Test (General Tamil), Mental Ability & Aptitude, and General Studies.

The curriculum for the Tamil Language Paper of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam was updated by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) last year. The Tamil Language paper in the Group 4 examinations is now made compulsory by TNPSC. In the Tamil language paper, there will be 100 MCQs. Also Read: TNPSC Group 4 Marking Scheme

The TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted for those who want to work in positions like village administrative officer, junior assistant, steno-typist, draughtsman, etc. If you're interested in applying for the above-given positions, you should be familiar with the Group 4 TNPSC syllabus and exam format.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus

The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus is divided into three subjects: Tamil Eligibility-Cum-Scoring test, Mental Ability & Aptitude, and General Studies. The Tamil paper is now made compulsory for the TNPSC group 4 exam. The detailed syllabus for each subject can be found below in the article.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: General Tamil

According to the latest revision, the General Tamil paper is now compulsory for all candidates. Hence, aspirants must know the syllabus of the General Tamil Section.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Mental Ability & Aptitude

This section will assess the candidate’s knowledge of basic mathematics. The questions asked in this section will be 10th standard level. Candidates must practise this section with their full potential as it is highly scoring. Below are the topics covered in this section:

Simplification	Highest Common Factor (HCF)	Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)	Logical Reasoning
Percentage	Simple Interest	Time and Work	Ratio and Proportion
Area	Puzzles	Visual Reasoning	Compound Interest
Volume	Dice	Alpha Numeric Reasoning	Number Series

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: General Studies

The General Studies paper of the TNPSC Group 4 exam will include questions from General Science, History, Current Events, Indian Polity, Geography, Economics, Indian National Movement, History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN, and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu. The detailed syllabus for each topic is tabulated below:

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: General Science

Physiology	Health and Hygiene	Human diseases	Nutrition	Genetics
Pesticides	Acids, Bases, Salts	Evolution	Metallurgy	Food Adulterants
General Scientific Laws in Motion	Nature of Universe	Measurement of Physical Quantities	Main concepts of Life Science	Force, Pressure and Energy
Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat and Nuclear Physics in our daily life	Elements and Compounds	Petroleum Products	Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics	Fertilisers Classification of living organisms

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Indian Polity

Constitution of India: Preamble to the Constitution	Directive Principles of State Policy	Panchayat Raj	Local Governments	Salient Features of Constitution: Union, State and Territory
Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties	State Executive, State Legislature	Union Executive, Union Legislature	Citizenship: Rights Amend Duties	Spirit of Federalism
Centre-State Relationships	Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law	Lokpal and Lokayukta	Human Rights Charter	Consumer Protection Forums
Right to Information	Empowerment of Women	Anti-Corruption measures	Corruption in public life

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN

History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological Discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.

Role of women in the freedom struggle

Various Social reformers, Social reform movements and Social transformation of Tamil Nadu

Role of Tamil Nadu in the freedom struggle

Early agitations against British Rule

Thirukkural- Significance as a Secular Literature, Relevance to Everyday Life, Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity, Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism etc, Relevance to Socio – Politico-Economic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic Development

Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.

Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Economics

Nature of Indian economy

Industrial growth

Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture

Rural Welfare oriented programmes

Finance Commission

Planning Commission

Niti Ayog

Resource sharing between Union and State Governments

Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty

Five-year plan models

Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India

Economic Trends – Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture

Social Problems

Goods and Services Tax

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Geography

Physical Features- Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate

Earth Location

Water resources – Rivers

Disaster Management

Agriculture pattern

Soil, Minerals and Natural resources

Calamities

Forest and Wildlife

Transport

Communication

Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu and India.

Environment/Climate Change

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Indian National Movement

National Renaissance

Different modes of Agitation of Tamil Nadu and movements.

Early uprising against British Rule

Emergence of National Leaders – Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Thanthai Periyar, Muthulaksmi Ammaiyar,

Muvalur Ramamirtham, B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru,

Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Rajaji, Subhash Chandra Bose, and others.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Current Events

National symbols	Eminent personalities and places in the news	Political parties and Political systems in Tamil Nadu and India	Geographical Landmarks
Sports	Current Socio-Economic issues	Books and Authors	Latest Events
Welfare Scheme of Government	Latest inventions in Science and Technology

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is interview conducted in TNPSC Group 4 exam?

No, the interview is not conducted according to the TNPSC Group 4 selection process. Candidates are selected on the basis of marks scored by them in the written examination.

How to prepare for the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

Interested candidates can start their preparation from NCERT books & Tamil Nadu State Board books. Books from Class 6-12 must be studied in order to cover the syllabus.

Is there negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 4 examination.

What is the TNPSC Group 4 revised syllabus?

According to the revised syllabus, the Tamil Language paper has been made compulsory. Candidates must qualify this paper for the final selection.

What is the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus for History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN?

The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus for History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN is as follows:

History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological Discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
Role of Women in the freedom struggle
Various Social reformers, Social reform movements and Social transformation of Tamil Nadu

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