TNPSC Group-4, is a state-level exam conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission every year. This examination is for the aspirants who want to join the civil services of Tamil Nadu. The TNPSC Group 4 notification 2021 also contains the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern and marking scheme for the written exam.
TNPSC Group 4 is conducted for the recruitment of eligible candidates for filling up various vacant positions of Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant (Non – Security & Security), Bill Collector, Grade-I, Field Surveyor, Draftsman, Typist, Steno-Typist (Grade-III).
TNPSC Group 4- Highlight
| Exam Name | TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2021 |
| Board Name | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Posts | VAO, Junior Assistant, Steno-Typist, etc |
| Stages | 1. Preliminary Written Exam
2. Mains Written Exam 3. Personal Interview |
Language of Exam |
English and Tamil |
| Examination Mode | Offline |
| Exam Date | Dec 2021 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
Aspirants can download the TNPSC Syllabus 2021 Pdf from the official website.
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TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern
Before moving into the preparation zone, candidates must review the examination pattern for TNPC Group 4. The exam pattern describes the framework of the test. Students get a brief idea about the structure, sectional break-up and the marking scheme of the examination.
- There are 75 questions in the General studies section.
- There are 100 questions in the General English/Tamil section.
- There are 25 questions in the Aptitude and Mental Ability Skills.
Here is a sectional break-up along with the number of questions, marking scheme and other relevant parameters.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| General Studies | 75 | 90 |
| General English Test | 100 | 90 |
| Aptitude Test | 25 | 90 |
Two types of question papers will be set.
Type- 1: General Studies (75 items) + Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 items) and General English (100 items).
Type-2: General Studies (75 items) + Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 items) and General Tamil (100 items)
Out of the two types, the candidates are given the choice to opt for any one of them. The sections wise syllabus has been explained below in detail.
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus
1. TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: General Studies
General Studies is the most common section among all the government exam across the nation, especially in civil services exams.
General Studies
The TNPSC Group IV General Studies comprises of the following subjects:
- General Science
- Current Events
- Geography
- History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
UNIT I: GENERAL SCIENCE
- Physics: Nature of Universe, Mechanics, and properties of matter, physical quantities, standards and units, Force, motion and energy, Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics -Heat, light and sound.
- Chemistry: Elements, and Compounds, Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, Acids, bases and salts
- Botany: Classification of living organisms, Nutrition
- Zoology: Blood and blood circulation, Animals, plants and human life, Reproductive system
- Ecology: Health and hygiene, Human diseases, prevention and remedies
UNIT II: CURRENT EVENTS
- History: The latest diary of national events, National symbols, a profile of States, awards & honors’, India and its neighbours, eminent persons & places in news, sports & games, books & authors.
- Political Science: Public awareness & General administration, welfare-oriented govt. schemes, their utility, public elections, political parties, and political system in India.
- Geography: Geographical landmarks
- Economics: Current socio-economic problems
UNIT III: GEOGRAPHY
- Earth and Universe, Monsoon, weather & climate, Water resources, Rivers in India, Soil, minerals & natural resources, Forest & wildlife, social geography, population, density and distribution, Agricultural pattern, Transport including surface transport & communication, Natural calamities, Disaster Management.
UNIT IV: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU
- Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian History-Culture and 2 Heritage of Tamil people-India since independence
- Characteristics of Indian Culture-Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes.
UNIT V: INDIAN POLITICS
- Constitution of India and its salient features, the Union, States and territories, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental duties, Human rights.
- The legislature of India: Union legislature, Parliament, State Executive, State Legislature, assembly, Local government, Panchayat Raj
- Judiciary in India: The process of law, Elections, Corruption in public life, Anti-corruption measures, Consumer protection forms, CVC, Lok adalats, Ombudsman, CAG- – Right to information- Empowerment of women- Consumer protection forms.
UNIT VI: INDIAN ECONOMY
Nature of Indian economy, Five-year plan models, Land reforms & agriculture, Application of science in agriculture, social sector problems. Economic trends in Tamil Nadu, industrial growth, Rural welfare-oriented programmers, population, education, health, employment, poverty.
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UNIT VII: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
- National Renaissance, the emergence of national leaders, M. Gandhi, J. Nehru, R.N. Tagore, Role of Tamil Nadu in the freedom struggle
2. TNPSC Group IV Syllabus: Aptitude & Mental Ability
The syllabus for aptitude and mental ability is discussed below in the table that is given below:
| Subject | Topic |
| 1. Mathematical Ability | · Conversion of information to data
· Collection, compilation, and presentation of · Tables, graphs, diagrams · Analytical interpretation of data · Simplification · Percentage · Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) · Ratio and Proportion · Simple interest-Compound interest · Area and Volume · Time and Work. |
| 2. Logical Reasoning | · Puzzles-Dice
· Visual Reasoning · Alphanumeric Reasoning · Number Series. |
3. TNPSC Group IV Syllabus General English Syllabus
There are 100 questions in the General English question paper. The TNPSC English Paper comprises of three parts: || Part A |Part B| Part C || The topics are as follows:
Part A: Objective Type
| Grammar Topics | ||
| Match the following words and Phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B. | Choose the correct ‘Synonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given | Choose the correct ‘Antonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given |
| Select the correct word (Prefix, Suffix | Fill in the blanks with suitable Article | Fill in the blanks with suitable Preposition |
| Select the correct Question Tag | Select the correct Tense | Select the correct Voice |
| Fill in the blanks (Infinitive, Gerund, Participle) | Identify the sentence pattern of the following sentence (Subject, Verb, Object….) | Blanks with correct ‘Homophones’ |
| Find out the Error (Articles, Prepositions, Noun, Verb, Adjective and adverb) | Comprehension | Select the correct sentence |
| Find out the odd words (Verb, Noun, Adjective, and Adverb) | Select the correct Plural forms | Identify the sentence (Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences) |
| Identify the correct Degree | Forma new word by blending the words | Form compound words (Eg: Noun+Verb, Gerund+Noun) |
Part B
There are 100 questions in the General English question paper. The topics are as follows:
| Grammar Topics | |
| Figures of speech observed in the following Poems | Appreciation Questions from Poetry |
| Questions on the Biography of Indian Personalities | Questions on Shakespeare’s Plays: Merchant of Venice (Act IV Court Scene) – Julius Ceasar (Act III Scene 2) – Sonnet 116 |
| Dr.Karl Paulnack Music-The Hope Raiser |
Comprehension Questions from the following Motivational Essays: |
| British English – American English | Important lines from Poems. |
| Questions from Oscar Wilde’s The Model Millionaire – The Selfish Giant |
Comprehension Questions from the following description of Places |