Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II) to shortlist candidates for recruitment to different services in Tamil Nadu. The commission conducts CCSE-II exam for different posts released under Group 2 and 2A. 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 preliminary exam, main written exam and oral test (interview)
- Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts): Selection of candidates for vacancies released under Group 2A is done on the basis of marks obtained in them in the written exam only
Latest:
- TNPSC Group 2 Main Result 2019
- TNPSC Group 2 Result (2017-18) declared
- TNPSC Group-2 exam pattern and syllabus 2019 revised
- TNPSC Group-2 notification has not been released yet. As per the annual planner released by the commission earlier, TNPSC notification for Group-2 and 2A services was scheduled to be released in May, 2019. However, the notification for the exam is awaited.
TNPSC Group 2 Highlights
Exam Name
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TNPSC Group 2 (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2)
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Conducting Body
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TNPSC
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Exam Level
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State
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Exam Frequency
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Once a year
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Exam Mode
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Offline
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Exam Duration
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180 minutes
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Language
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Tamil & English
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Exam Purpose
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Selection of candidates for civil services posts in Tamil Nadu
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Exam Helpdesk No.
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044-25332833
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Official Website
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http://www.tnpsc.gov.in/index.html
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Important TNPSC Group-2 Exam Dates 2019
Candidates can go through some important TNPSC Group-2 exam dates below:
TNPSC Group-2 Exam Events
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TNPSC Group-2 Exam Dates
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Release of notification
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to be announced
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Last date for submission of online application form
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to be announced
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Preliminary exam (Group 2)
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to be announced
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Written exam (Group 2A)
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to be announced
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TNPSC Group 2 Selection Process
TNPSC selection process for Group-2 services includes the following stages:
- Preliminary exam (written): Candidates applying for the exam need to appear for preliminary exam, which is an objective-type written test
- Mains exam (written): Candidates qualifying the preliminary exam need to appear for the mains exam, which is a descriptive written test
- Oral test (interview): Candidates qualifying the mains exam need to appear for the oral test conducted in the form of an interview
TNPSC selection process for Group-2A servicesrequires candidates to appear for the written examination only. The final selection is made on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the written test and the post option exercised by them.
TNPSC Group-2 syllabus
TNPSC Group-2 syllabus 2019 along with the exam pattern has been revised by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The TNPSC syllabus includes important units, subjects and topics for preliminary and mains papers.
Check the complete revised TNPSC Group 2 syllabus 2019 below. However, before proceeding towards the syllabus, check out the overview of TNPSC Group-2 exam pattern, which forms an important part of the exam preparation.
Latest:
- TNPSC Group (2) 2019 exam pattern & syllabus revised
TNPSC Group-2 Exam Pattern Overview
Check out the number of questions and total marks in preliminary and main papers of Group-2 2019 exam below:
TNPSC Group-2 Exam Pattern for Preliminary Paper
Earlier, the TNPSC Group-2 preliminary paper comprised three sections - General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability Test and General Tamil/ General English. However, according to the revised syllabus and pattern, the preliminary exam will now contain questions from two sections - General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test. In General Studies section, questions will be of graduation level. In Aptitude & Mental Ability Test, questions will be of SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) standard level.
TNPSC Preliminary Subjects
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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General Studies
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175
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300
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Aptitude and Mental Ability Test
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25
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Total
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200
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TNPSC Group-2 Exam Pattern for Main Paper
TNPSC Group-2 Mains exam has been divided into two parts - A and B. Part-A will have questions from Tamil to English translation and English to Tamil translation. Part-B will have questions from Precise Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development, Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural and Letter Writing (Official). Questions asked in mains paper will be of graduation level.
| Title | Total Questions | Total Marks |
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Part-A
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Tamil to English Translation
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2
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50
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English to Tamil Translation
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2
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50
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Part-B
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Precis Writing
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2
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40
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Comprehension
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2
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40
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Hints Development
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2
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40
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Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’
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2
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40
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Letter writing (Official)
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2
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40
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Total
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14
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300
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Paper-Wise TNPSC Group-2 Syllabus 2019
Given in the tables below are units and subjects from which questions will be asked in preliminary and mains papers.
TNPSC Group-2 Syllabus for Preliminary Exam
| Units | Subjects |
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General Science
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Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper - Power of Reasoning - Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning - Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future
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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
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Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides
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Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases
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Environment and Ecology
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Current Events
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History - Latest diary of events - National symbols - Profile of States - Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports - Books and authors
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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
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Geography - Geographical landmarks
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Economics - Current socio - economic issues
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Science - Latest inventions in Science and Technology
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Geography of India
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Location – Physical features - Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - Rivers in India - Soil, minerals and natural resources - Forest and wildlife - Agricultural pattern
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Transport - Communication
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Social geography – Population density and distribution - Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes
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Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy
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History & Culture of India
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Indus valley civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas - Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms - South Indian history
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Change and Continuity in the Socio - Cultural History of India
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Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom
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India as a Secular State, Social Harmony
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Indian Polity
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Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution - Salient features of the Constitution - Union, State and Union Territory
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Citizenship, Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
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Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj
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Spirit of Federalism: Centre - State Relationships
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| Election - Judiciary in India – Rule of law | |
| Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and LokAyukta - Right to Information - Empowerment of women - Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter | |
| Indian Economy | Nature of Indian economy – Five year plan models - an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog |
| 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 | |
| Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in agriculture - Industrial growth - Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, poverty | |
| Indian National Movement | 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 |
| Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements | |
| Communalism and partition | |
| 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
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Thirukkural:
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| Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle | |
| 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 | |
| Development Administration in Tamil Nadu | 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 |
| 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 | |
| Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio - Economic development | |
| Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth | |
| Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields | |
| e-governance in Tamil Nadu | |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability | Simplification – Percentage - Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| Simple interest - Compound interest - Area - Volume - Time and Work | |
| Logical Reasoning - Puzzles - Dice - Visual Reasoning - Alpha numeric Reasoning – Number Series |
TNPSC Group-2 Syllabus for Mains Exam
TNPSC syllabus for Main exam includes the following:
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 - Politico - Economic affairs
(f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
Syllabus for Tamil to English translation, English to Tamil translation, Precis writing, Comprehension and Hints Development:
- 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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