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TNPSC Group 1<\/strong> Syllabus 2020:<\/strong> Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2020 for Combined Civil Services-I Examination (Group-I Services). TN Public Service Commission has released\u00a0 TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2020<\/a><\/strong>. The notification is out for 69 TNPSC Group 1 posts in Tamil Nadu. We in JobsCloud collected the TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2020 and posted here for easy reference of aspirants.<\/p>\n

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2020:<\/h2>\n

\"TNPSC<\/p>\n

TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process:<\/h3>\n

The selection will be based on the:<\/p>\n

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  1. Preliminary Examination<\/li>\n
  2. Main Written Examination<\/li>\n
  3. Oral Test.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2020 Apply Online<\/a><\/p>\n

    TNPSC Exam Pattern for Prelims:<\/h3>\n
    \n\n\n\n\n\n
    S.No.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSubject<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNo. of Questions<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nGeneral Studies (Degree Standard)<\/td>\n175<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nAptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard)<\/td>\n25<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Time Duration:<\/strong> 03 hours<\/p>\n

    Total Marks:<\/strong> 300<\/p>\n

    Total No. of Questions:<\/strong> 200<\/p>\n

    Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    S.No.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCategory<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nMarks<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nSC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s\/ DC’s, BC (OBCM)’s and BCM’s<\/td>\n90<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nOthers<\/td>\n120<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    TNPSC Exam Pattern for Mains:<\/h3>\n

    General Studies – Descriptive type (Degree Standard):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    S.No.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPaper<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nMarks<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDuration<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nPaper-I<\/td>\n250<\/strong><\/td>\n03 hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nPaper-II<\/td>\n250<\/strong><\/td>\n03 hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>\nPaper-III<\/td>\n250<\/strong><\/td>\n03 hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Total Marks:<\/strong> 750<\/p>\n

    Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n
    S.No.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCategory<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nMarks<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nSC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s\/ DC’s, BC (OBCM)’s and BCM’s<\/td>\n255<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nOthers<\/td>\n340<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Interview & Records:<\/strong> 100 Marks<\/p>\n

    TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2020:<\/h3>\n

    The questions on General Studies will be set in both Tamil and English.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus Prelims: General Studies (Degree Standard)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    UNIT-I : GENERAL SCIENCE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future.<\/li>\n
    • Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws \u2013 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.<\/li>\n
    • Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.<\/li>\n
    • Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases.<\/li>\n
    • Environment and Ecology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      UNIT-II: CURRENT EVENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in news \u2013 Sports – Books and authors.<\/li>\n
      • Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public
        \nDelivery Systems.<\/li>\n
      • Geography – Geographical landmarks.<\/li>\n
      • Economics – Current socio – economic issues.<\/li>\n
      • Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        UNIT- III: GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Location \u2013 Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, minerals and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern.<\/li>\n
        • Transport – Communication.<\/li>\n
        • Social geography \u2013 Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes.<\/li>\n
        • Natural calamity \u2013 Disaster Management \u2013 Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures \u2013 Climate change \u2013 Green energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          UNIT\u2013IV: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Indus valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian history.<\/li>\n
          • Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.<\/li>\n
          • Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity \u2013 Race, language, custom.<\/li>\n
          • India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            UNIT-V: INDIAN POLITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.<\/li>\n
            • Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.<\/li>\n
            • Union Executive, Union legislature \u2013 State Executive, State Legislature \u2013 Local governments, Panchayat Raj.<\/li>\n
            • Spirit of Federalism: center-state Relationships.<\/li>\n
            • Election – Judiciary in India \u2013 Rule of law.<\/li>\n
            • Corruption in public life \u2013 Anti-corruption measures \u2013 Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              UNIT-VI: INDIAN ECONOMY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Nature of Indian economy \u2013 Five-year plan models – an assessment \u2013 Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.<\/li>\n
              • Sources of revenue \u2013 Reserve Bank of India \u2013 Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance
                \nCommission \u2013 Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.<\/li>\n
              • Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes \u2013 Social problems \u2013 Population, education, health, employment, poverty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                UNIT-VII: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • National renaissance \u2013 Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders \u2013 B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai
                  \nPeriyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose and others.<\/li>\n
                • Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.<\/li>\n
                • Communalism and partition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  UNIT- VIII : History, Culture, Heritage and Socio – Political Movements in Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.<\/li>\n
                  • Thirukkural :<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                    • Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle.<\/li>\n
                    • 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 Anna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      UNIT \u2013 IX : Development Administration in Tamil Nadu:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country \u2013 Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of
                        \nTamil Nadu.<\/li>\n
                      • Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people \u2013 Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu \u2013 Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n
                      • Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic development.<\/li>\n
                      • Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n
                      • Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.<\/li>\n
                      • Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.<\/li>\n
                      • e-governance in Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        UNIT-X: APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • Simplification \u2013 Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).<\/li>\n
                        • Ratio and Proportion.<\/li>\n
                        • Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.<\/li>\n
                        • Logical Reasoning – Puzzles-Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha numeric Reasoning \u2013 Number Series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus Mains: General Studies (Degree Standard)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                          PAPER – I<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          UNIT- I: Modern history of India and Indian culture
                          \nUNIT- II: Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu
                          \nUNIT- III: General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)<\/p>\n

                          PAPER-II:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          UNIT- I: Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India
                          \nUNIT- II: Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India
                          \nUNIT- III: Tamil Society \u2010 Its Culture and Heritage<\/p>\n

                          PAPER – III:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          UNIT- I: Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
                          \nUNIT- II: Environment, Bio-Diversity and Disaster Management
                          \nUNIT- III: Indian Economy – Current economic trends and impact of the global economy on India.<\/p>\n

                          UNIT- I: MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN CULTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • Advent of European invasion \u2010 Expansion and consolidation of British rule – Early uprising against British rule \u2010 1857 Revolt – Indian National Congress \u2010 Growth of militant movements \u2010 Different modes of agitations – Emergence of national leaders \u2010 Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji, Moulana Abulkalam Azad, Ambedkar and Patel \u2010 Era of different Acts & Pacts \u2010 Second World War & final phase struggle \u2010 Communalism led to partition.<\/li>\n
                          • Effect of British rule on socio\u2010economic factors \u2010 National renaissance – Socio religious reform movements.<\/li>\n
                          • India since independence \u2010 Characteristics of Indian culture \u2010 Unity in diversity \u2010 Race, Language, Religion Custom \u2010 India: a secular state \u2010 Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama and music.<\/li>\n
                          • Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle \u2010 Bharathiar, VOC, Subramania Siva, Rajaji, Periyar and others – Political parties and Welfare schemes.<\/li>\n
                          • Latest diary of events: National and International \u2010 National symbols- Eminent personalities & places in news \u2010 Sports & Games \u2010 Books & Authors \u2010 Awards & Honours \u2010 Cultural panorama \u2010 Latest historical events – Latest terminology \u2010 Appointments \u2010 who is who?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            UNIT- II : SOCIAL ISSUES IN INDIA AND TAMIL NADU<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • Population Explosion \u2010 Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu \u2010 Child Abuse & Child Labour – Poverty – Rural and Urban Sanitation \u2013 Illiteracy.<\/li>\n
                            • Women Empowerment \u2010 Role of the Government in Women Empowerment – Social injustice to Women \u2010 Domestic violence, Dowry menace, Sexual assault – Role of women and women\u2019s organizations.<\/li>\n
                            • Social changes in India – Urbanization and its impact on society \u2013 Problems and remedies \u2010 Impact of violence on Society \u2013 Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence \u2010 Regional Disparities \u2010 Problems of Minorities \u2010 Human Rights issues.<\/li>\n
                            • Education \u2013 Linkage between Education and Social Development \u2010 Community Development Programmes \u2010 Employment Guarantee Schemes \u2010 Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development \u2010 Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare \u2013 Government Policy on Health<\/li>\n
                            • Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Central and State governments and their performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Current Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              UNIT-III : GENERAL APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY (SSLC Standard)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • Conversion of information to data \u2010 Collection, compilation and presentation of data \u2010 Tables, Graphs, Diagrams \u2010 Parametric representation of data \u2010 Analytical interpretation of data \u2010 Percentage \u2010 Highest Common Factor (HCF) \u2010 Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) \u2010 Ratio
                                \nand Proportion \u2010 Simple interest \u2010 Compound interest \u2010 Area \u2010 Volume\u2010 Time and Work – Probability.<\/li>\n
                              • Information technology \u2010 Basic terms, Communications \u2010 Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) \u2010 Decision making and problem-solving \u2010 Basics in Computers \/ Computer terminology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                PAPER \u2013 II – General studies<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                UNIT\u2013I : INDIAN POLITY AND EMERGING POLITICAL TRENDS: ACROSS THE WORLD AFFECTING INDIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                • Constitution of India: Historical background – Making of the Indian Constitution – Preamble – Salient features of the Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties – Directive Principles of State Policy – Schedules to the Indian Constitution.<\/li>\n
                                • Union Executive: President, Vice – President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India.<\/li>\n
                                • Union Legislature: Parliament: Lok – Sabha and Rajya – Sabha – Composition, Powers, Functions and Legislative procedures.<\/li>\n
                                • Union Judiciary: Structure, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court -Judicial Review – Latest Verdicts.<\/li>\n
                                • State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister – Speaker and Council of Ministers , Advocate General of the State.<\/li>\n
                                • State Legislature: State Legislative Assembly – Organization, Powers and Functions.<\/li>\n
                                • State Judiciary: Organisation, Powers and Functions of High Courts, District Courts and Subordinate Courts.<\/li>\n
                                • Local Government: Historical Development – Features and working of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.<\/li>\n
                                • Union Territories: Evolution of States and Union Territories – Administration of Union Territories.<\/li>\n
                                • Federalism in India: Centre – State Relations – Centre – State Administrative Relations – Centre – State Legislative Relations and Centre – State Financial Relations.<\/li>\n
                                • Civil Services in India: Historical background – Classification of Civil Services \u2013 Recruitment & Training of Civil Servants.<\/li>\n
                                • State Services: Classification of State Services and Recruitment.<\/li>\n
                                • Official Language: Constitutional provision – Official Language Act, VIII Schedule to the Constitution.<\/li>\n
                                • Amendments: Major Amendments to the Indian Constitution. Special Status to Jammu &<\/li>\n
                                • Kashmir: Art 370.<\/li>\n
                                • Political Parties: National & Regional parties, Pressure Groups, Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their role.<\/li>\n
                                • Issue Areas in Indian Administration: Corruption in India – Anti – Corruption Measures – CVC – Lok Adalats – Ombudsman – RTI Act – Minister – Secretary Relationship – Generalist Vs. Specialist controversy.<\/li>\n
                                • Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies – Composition, Powers and Functions. Profile of States – Defence, National Security and Terrorism – World Organisations – Pacts and Summits.<\/li>\n
                                • India’s Foreign Policy: Foreign Affairs with Special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region – Security and defence related issues – Nuclear Policy – Issues and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and to the World.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Current Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  UNIT \u2013 II: ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n