TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022, Exam Pattern Changed

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II) to shortlist candidates for recruitment to various Civil Services in Tamil Nadu. TNPSC conducts CCSE-II exams for different posts under Group 2 and 2A. TNPSC Group-2 and 2A services notifications are going to release on 23rd February 2022. The prelims exam for the same is scheduled for 21st May 2022. The significance of TNPSC Group 2 and TNPSC Group 2A can be defined as under:

• Group 2 (Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2 is done on the basis of the preliminary exam, main written exam, and Interview/Personality Test.
• Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2A is done based on marks obtained in them in the written exam only.

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TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus – Highlights

Name of the Exam	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 Exam
Frequency of Exam	Once a year
TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process	Preliminary Exam Mains Exam Interview (only for Group 2 Posts)
Total Marks	Prelims: 300 Marks Mains: 300 Marks Interview: 40 Marks
Duration of Exam	Prelims: 3 hours Mains: 3 hours + 1 hour 30 minutes
Language of Exam	English, Tamil
Mode of Exam	Offline
Mode of Counselling	Offline

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TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern

The TNPSC Group 2 Exam will be held in 3 phases:

1. Prelims
2. Mains: This will comprise 2 papers: Paper I and Paper II.
3. Interview: The interview will be held for the candidates who wish to appear or as per the cut-off set by the Commission.
   Group 2 (Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2 is done on the basis of the preliminary exam, main written exam, and Interview/Personality Test.
   Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2A is done based on marks obtained in them in the written exam only.

The TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern is discussed below.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern

Before we discuss the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus, let us first look into the TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern For the Prelims Exam.

• The TNPSC Prelims will have 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s).
• All the questions will be available in both the English and Tamil languages.
• There will be 100 questions from General Tamil/English, 75 from General Studies, and 25 questions from the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test.
• The duration of the TNPSC Prelims Exam is 3 hours of a maximum of 300 marks.
• The minimum qualifying mark for TNPSC Prelims Exam is 90 out of 300.

Subjects	Number of Questions	Maximum marks	Duration
General Tamil/General English	100	300	3 hours
General Studies	75
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test	25

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus For Prelims

The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus will have 200 Objective Type Questions.

• The General studies section has 175 questions from the graduation level.
• The Aptitude and Mental Ability test section has 25 questions and will be given from SSLC standard level.

The Subjects for the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus are listed below.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2021

Let us now discuss each of the topics of the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus For the Prelims in detail.

General English- Part A: Grammar (New)

• Phrases
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Prefix & Suffix
• Fill in the blanks
• Prepositions
• Tenses
• Voice
• Homophones
• Error Detection
• Comprehension
• Odd one out
• Word Formation
• Identify the sentence
• Compound words

General English Part B: Literature (New)

• Figure of Speech
• Appreciation Questions from Poetry
• Important Lines from Poem
• Biography of Important persons
• Shakespeare
• Oscar Wilde
• Dr. Karl Paulnack
• Comprehension Question from Motivational Essays
• British English-American English
• Comprehension Question from Description of Places

General English Part C: Author & Literary Work (New)

• Poem & Poets
• Author & their stories
• Biography & Auto Biography
• Characters, Quotes, Important Lines of Indian Authors
• Nationality of story
• Drama
• Folk Arts
• About Poets, Dramatist
• Famous Quotes
• Various Works of Author
• Period of the poets
• Nature centered Literary works and global issue Environment & Conservation
• Theme observed in Literary Work

Unit 1: General Science

• Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote   Learning Vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a   tool to understand the past, present, and future.
• Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws – Mechanics – Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light,   Sound,   Heat,   Nuclear   Physics,     Laser, Electronics and Communications.
• Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
• Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Hygiene, Human Diseases.
• Environment and Ecology.

Unit 2: Current Events

1. History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in the news – Sports – Books and authors.
2. Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare-oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
3. Geography – Geographical landmarks.
4. Economics – Current socio-economic issues.
5. Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.

Unit 3: Geography In India

1. Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather, and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, minerals, and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern.
2. Transport – Communication.
3. Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups, and major tribes.
4. Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.

Unit 4: History and Culture Of India

1. Indus valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History.
2. Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
3. Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, Custom.
4. India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.

Unit 5: Indian Polity

1. Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State, and Union Territory.
2. Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
3. Union Executive,  Union  legislature  –  State  Executive,   State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat
4. Spirit of Federalism: center-state Relationship.
5. Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of law.
6. Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.

Unit 6: Indian Economy

1. Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
2. Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
3. Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programs – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, Poverty.

Unit 7: Indian National Movement

1. National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, and others.
2. Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.
3. Communalism and partition.

Unit 8: History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

• History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
• Thirukkural :

(a)  Significance as Secular literature
(b) Relevance to Everyday Life
(c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity
(d) Thirukkural and  Universal  Values  – Equality, Humanism, etc
(e) Relevance to Socio – Politico-Economic affairs
(f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural

• Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom
• Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu  –  Justice  Party,  Growth  of  Rationalism  –  Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar

Unit 9: Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

1. Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
2. Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.
3. Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of  Socio-Economic Development.
4. Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
5. Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
6. Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
7. E-governance in Tamil Nadu.

Unit 10: Aptitude and Mental Ability

1. Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
2. Ratio and Proportion.
3. Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
4. Logical Reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alphanumeric Reasoning – Number Series.

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TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern For Mains

The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern will have two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Both the papers will have different qualifying marks and exam duration.

• TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam holds utmost importance as the marks secured by the candidates in this Exam are considered for the Final Selection.
• This will have 2 papers: Paper I and Paper-II.
• Part A – It has 2 questions from Tamil to English Translation and English to Tamil Translation.
• Part B – It has 10 questions from Precis Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development, and Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’ and Letter writing.
• Paper- I will be of 100 marks of 1 hour 30 minutes duration.
• Paper-II will be of 300 marks of 3 hours duration.
• Answer sheets of the candidates who do not secure minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I will not be considered for the evaluation of Paper-II
• Minimum 102 and 90 marks are required to qualify in group 2 and group 2A main exams respectively.
• TNPSC Group 2 exam is bilingual and available in both the English and Tamil languages.

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern For Mains

TNPSC Gr 2 Mains Paper- I (Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper) (S.S.L.C. Standard)
Subjects	Max Marks	Remarks
1.(a) Tamil to English Translation (b) English to Tamil Translation 2. Precis Writing 3. Comprehension 4. Hints Development 5. Essay Writing (General) 6. Letter writing (Official) 7. Knowledge of Tamil Language	100	➤ Total Marks -100 ➤ Duration: 3 hours ➤ Minimum Qualifying Marks – 40 ➤ Marks not included in the merit list
TNPSC Gr 2 Mains Paper-II (Degree Standard)
General Studies (Descriptive type)	300	➤ Total Marks: 300 ➤ Duration: 3 hours ➤ Minimum Qualifying Marks – 90 ➤ This part has to be answered fully either in Tamil or in English only. ➤ Marks included in the merit list

Qualifying Marks For TNPSC Group 2 Mains Paper 2 Exam

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus For Mains Exam

The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam will be written in nature. It comprises two papers: Paper I and Paper II.

• Paper I has 2 questions from Tamil to English Translation and English to Tamil Translation.
• Paper-II has 10 questions from Precis Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development, and Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’ and Letter writing.

Let us look at the TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus.

TNPSC Group 2 Paper-I Syllabus

1. Title 1 – Tamil to English translation
2. Title 2 – English to Tamil translation

TNPSC Group 2 Paper-II Syllabus

1. Title 1 – Precis writing
2. Title 2 – Comprehension
3. Title 3 – Hints Development
4. Title 4 – Essay writing on the following topics from ‘Thirukkural’
   (a) Significance as a Secular literature
   (b) Relevance to Everyday Life
   (c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity
   (d) Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality,
   Humanism, etc.
   (e) Relevance to Socio- Political- Economic affairs
   (f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
5. Title 5 – Letter writing – Official

Syllabus for Paper I (Tamil to English translation and English to Tamil translation) and Paper-II (Precis Writing, Comprehension, and Hints Development):

History, Culture, and Heritage of Tamil Nadu

Origin and Development of Tamil Civilization: From classical antiquity to modernity. Sangam Period Literature along with the historical events related to Language Development. Musical Tradition of Tamil Nadu – Folklore – music, dance, Musical instruments, and folk drama – From classical age to post-modern age with its modifications. Dramatic Art Form – Street Theatre – Folk Theatre – Conventional Theatrical techniques. Socio-Economic History – Overseas trade – evidence from classical literature like “Pattinapalai”. Rationalist Movements – Dravidian Movement and Self Respect Movement. Contribution of Social Reform Movements in the implementation of Social Welfare Measures and Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu – Reservation Policy and its Benefits – Contribution of Social Justice and Social Harmony in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu. Feminism – Socio – feminism, Literary feminism – Different Concepts and Perceptions. Contemporary Tamil Language – Computer Tamil Diction – Legal Tamil – Tamil as Administrative Language – New genres.

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TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus FAQs

Q. What is TNPSC Group 2 Exam?

Ans. TNPSC Group 2 Exam is Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission which is responsible for conducting CCSE-II exams for different posts under Group 2 (Interview Posts) and 2A (Non-Interview Posts).

Q. What is the process of selection for the TNPSC Group 2 Exam?

Ans. The candidates are selected on the basis of the following stages of the exam. The candidates will have to clear each stage of the exam to move to the next stage.

• Preliminary Exam
• Mains Exam
• Interview (only for Group 2 Posts)

The Interview is held only for Group 2 Posts.

Q.  What is the marking scheme for TNPSC Group 2 Exam?

Ans. The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam will be of 300 Marks, Mains will have two papers out of which Paper-I will be qualifying in nature of 100 marks, Paper-II will be of 300 Marks, and the interview will carry 40 marks.

Q. If I do not clear Paper I of the TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam, then will Paper-II be corrected?

Ans. No, your answer sheet for the TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam for Paper-II will not be evaluated if you do not secure the minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I.

Q. What are the qualifying marks for TNPSC Group 2 Exam?

Ans. The qualifying marks for TNPSC Group 2 Exam is as follows:

Prelims Exam is 90 out of 300 marks
Mains Exam is 90 out of 300 marks for Non-interview Post and 102 out of 340 marks For Interview Post.

Q. Will the TNPSC Group 2 Exam be Objective Type or Descriptive?

Ans. The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam will be Multiple Choice Questions, whereas, the Mains Exam will be descriptive in nature. The Interview will be verbal.

Q. Will the TNPSC Group 2 Exam be conducted online or offline?

Ans. The TNPSC Group 2 Exam will be conducted offline.

Q. What is the language of the TNPSC Group 2 Exam?

Ans. The TNPSC Group 2 Exam will be conducted in English and Tamil.

Q. Is there any change in TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus?

Ans. Yes, there are many changes in the latest TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus. The candidates can check the latest exam pattern and syllabus for TNPSC Group 2 in the article.

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