TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024: Subjects, Exam Pattern, Marks

Rajalakshmi BK
Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Jan 23, 2024

TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2024 is essential for test success as the written exam is the only factor used to select applicants. To achieve the highest possible score on the exam and guarantee their selection in the exam, applicants must thoroughly prepare the Group 4 syllabus. TNPSC Group 4 exam will be administered using the new syllabus and exam format, which were updated by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus

The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2024 is set by the conducting body. The syllabus for TNPSC Group 4 exam is available on the official website. The table below consists of TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus and the sectional marks.

Subject Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks
Part A 150 90 marks
Tamil language (100 questions)
Part B 150
General Studies (75 questions)
Aptitude and Mental ability test (25 questions)
Total = 200 questions 300

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024

An overview of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024 is detailed below for the candidates.

Particulars
Details
Conducting Body
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission i.e. TNPSC
Question Type
Objective or Multiple Choice Questions i.e. MCQs
Languages English/Tamil
Number of Questions 300
Total Marks 300
Exam Duration
Phase I: 3 Hours or 180 Minutes
Phases
Phase I: Written Examination
Phase II: Personal Interview

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024

Following are the four portions of the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus.

  • General Tamil
  • General Studies
  • Aptitude and Mental Ability test

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024: Important Points

Following are the important points of TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024.

  • The TNPSC Group 4 Prelims Exam will be conducted offline.
  • Candidates should write their responses on the OMR sheet that was provided to them by the exam body.
  • Out of the overall minimum qualifying marks, which are 90 points, candidates must receive a minimum of 60 points in Part B in order to examine the Answer Sheet.
  • The TNPSC's modified Group 4 Syllabus no longer includes the General English and General Tamil portions.
  • The General English and General Tamil parts have been replaced with a new section called the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test in the updated TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus.
  • Negative marking is not applied in the TNPSC Group 4 exam.
  • After the exam is successfully administered, the TNPSC Answer Key is made accessible. 

What are the subjects for TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus?

The following list contains the topics covered in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus.

  • General Science
  • Indian National Movement
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN.
  • History
  • Current Events
  • Indian Polity
  • Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for General Studies

The General Studies section will contain topics from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. The main topics in each subject of General Studies are as below.

Subject Topics
Physics Nature of Universe
General Scientific laws
National scientific laboratories
Force, motion and energy
Mechanics and properties of matter
Magnetism, Electricity and Electronics
Inventions and discoveries
Physical quantities, standards and units
Heat, light and sound
Chemistry Elements and Compounds
Acids, Bases and Salts
Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Insecticides
Zoology Reproductive System
Environment, Ecology, health and hygiene
Animals, plants and human life
Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases -prevention and remedies
Blood and Blood Circulation
Botany Classification of the living organisms
Nutrition and dietetics
Main Concepts of life science
Respiration in plants

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for Current Events

The Current Events section will test the candidate's knowledge of current happening around the world and in the country. The main topics of the Current Events sections are listed below.

Subject Topics
History States in India
National Symbols
Diary of Events
Sports and Games
Awards and Honours
Books and Authors
India and its neighbouring countries
Political Science Public awareness & General Administration
Welfare-oriented government schemes, their utility
Political parties and political system in India
Problems in the conduct of public elections
Economics Socio-Economic Problems
Economic growth and development
Budget
Industrial policy
Infrastructure
Science Latest Inventions
Scientific discoveries
Research

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for Aptitude and Mental Ability

Following are some of the main topics under the Aptitude and Mental Ability section.

  • Number Series
  • Time and Work
  • Percentages
  • LCM and HCF
  • Simplification
  • Tables, Graphs and Diagrams
  • Area and Volume
  • Ratio and Proportions
  • Simple Interest
  • Visual Reasoning
  • Alpha-numeric Reasoning
  • Averages

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for General English

The General English section of the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus contains the following topics.

  • Tenses
  • Reading comprehension
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Singular and plural
  • Error detection
  • Active and Passive voice 
  • Prepositions
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Articles
  • Sentence Forms
  • Compound words

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for Geography

The main topics of the Geography section are given below.

  • Solar System
  • Natural Calamities
  • Earth and Universe
  • Population density and distribution
  • Geographical Landmarks
  • Water Resources
  • Weather
  • Forest and Wildlife
  • Social Geography
  • Transport and Communication

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu

Some of the prominent topics in the History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu are given below.

  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Political parties and populist schemes
  • South Indian History
  • Culture and Heritage of Tamil people
  • Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN
  • Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas
  • India since independence - Characteristics of Indian culture
  • Unity in diversity - race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus for Indian Polity

  • Constitution of India Topics
  • Union, state and territory
  • Union legislature
  • Human Rights Charter
  • Right to information
  • Empowerment of women
  • Anti-corruption measures 
  • Citizenship-rights amend duties
  • Fundamental rights
  • Judiciary in India
  • Corruption in public life
  • The preamble to the constitution
  • Salient features of the Constitution
  • Fundamental duties
  • Parliament-State executive
  • State Legislature Assembly - Local government –panchayat raj Tamil Nadu
  • Rule of law/Due process of law
  • Official language and Schedule-VIII
  • CAG
  • Consumer protection forums.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus for Indian National Movement

  • National renaissance
  • Different modes of agitations
  • Role of Tamil Nadu in the freedom struggle 
  • The emergence of national leaders 

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus of Indian Economy

  • Five-year plan models 
  • Social sector problems
  • Nature of the Indian Economy
  • Land reforms & agriculture 
  • Economic trends in Tamil Nadu.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus for Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

  • Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth
  • Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic development.
  • Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.

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