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TNPSC Exam Pattern 2023 differs for all the groups. Each group or post has a different syllabus and TNPSC exam pattern. TNPSC test pattern 2023 for the groups includes sections such as Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
TNPSC total marks are 300. TNPSC question type is MCQ and descriptive. TNPSC pattern 2023 includes duration, questions, marks, syllabus, language, sections, marking system, and phases.
Candidates are advised to go through TNPSC 2023 exam pattern thoroughly while preparing for the examination. Candidates must ensure to be well versed with the TNPSC 2023 paper pattern before attempting the final exam.
| TNPSC Syllabus 2023 | TNPSC Books 2023 |
TNPSC Exam Pattern 2023: Group 1
TNPSC Group 1 exam pattern comprises three rounds namely, prelim exam, main exam, and interview round.
- TNPSC Prelim Exam: The paper carries a total of 300 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
- TNPSC Main Exam: The paper is divided into three sections, each carrying a total of 250 marks for a duration of 3 hours each.
TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Prelim Exam Pattern
TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Prelim pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions/Objective |
| Number of Section | Two; General Studies Section and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
| Marks Allotted | General Studies- 225, Aptitude- 75 |
| Total Number of Questions | 200 |
| Duration | 3 Hours or 90 Minutes |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Exam Total Marks | 300 |
| Medium | Tamil and English |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Exam Marking Scheme | No Negative Marking |
TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Main Exam Pattern
TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Mains pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Subjective/Descriptive |
| Duration | 3 Hours or 90 Minutes for Each Paper |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam Total Marks | 850 |
| Medium | Tamil and English |
TNPSC 2023 Exam Pattern: Group 2
TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern consists of two rounds namely, the Prelims exam and Mains exam.
- TNPSC Prelim Exam: The paper carries a total of 300 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
- TNPSC Main Exam: The paper is divided into two sections, carrying a total of 300 marks.
TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Prelim Exam Pattern
TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Prelims pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.
| Exam Pattern | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Papers | Paper 1 | Paper 1 & Paper 2 |
| Sections | 3 Sections: General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability |
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| Type of Question | Objective Type: Multiple Choice Questions |
Descriptive Type |
| Qualifying Marks | 90 Marks |
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| Total Marks | 300 |
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| Exam Duration | 3 Hours or 180 Minutes |
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TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Main Exam Pattern
TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Mains pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.
| Exam Name | Syllabus | Marks |
| Part A | Translation of Tamil to English and vice versa | 100 |
| Part B | History and Culture of Tamil Nadu | 200 |
TNPSC Exam Pattern 2023: Group 3
TNPSC Group 3 exam pattern consists of three sections, carrying total marks of 300 for a duration of 3 hours.
| Exam Name | Syllabus | Number of Questions |
| Group 3 Exam | General Studies | 75 |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | 25 | |
| General Tamil / General English | 100 |
TNPSC 2023 Exam Pattern: Group 4
TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern consists of three sections, carrying total marks of 300 for a duration of 3 hours.
| Particulars | Events |
| Languages | English/Tamil |
| Question Type | Objective or Multiple Choice Questions i.e. MCQs |
| Number of Questions | 300 |
| Phases |
Phase I: Written Examination |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Exam Duration | Phase I: 3 Hours or 180 Minutes |
TNPSC Group 4 Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
- The General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability sections will have 100 and 100 questions respectively.
- The General English/Tamil section will have 100 questions.
- The maximum qualifying marks for the TNPSC Group 4 are 300.
The TNPSC Group 4 2023 Exam pattern along with the subjects is given in the table below:
| Syllabus | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | 100 |
| General Studies | 100 |
| General English/Tamil | 100 |
TNPSC 2023 CESE Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for TNPSC Combined Engineering Services consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II.
| Exam Name | Total Marks |
| TNPSC CESE Paper I | 300 |
| TNPSC CESE Paper II | 200 |
TNPSC 2023 Assistant System Engineer Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for TNPSC Assistant System Engineer consists of three papers, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III.
| Exam Name | Total Marks | Duration |
| TNPSC Paper I | 200 | 3 hours |
| TNPSC Paper II | 50 | 1 hour |
| TNPSC Paper III | 150 | 2 hours |
TNPSC 2023 DEO Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for TNPSC DEO is of 3 stages, the prelim round, the mains exam which consists of three papers, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III and, the interview round. Each paper carries a total of 300 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
| Exam Name | Marks |
| Prelim Exam | 300 |
| Paper I - Main Exam | 300 |
| Paper II | 300 |
| Paper III | 300 |
TNPSC Syllabus 2023
TNPSC syllabus 2023 is different for all four groups of the exam.
TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Main Syllabus
| Exam Details | Syllabus |
| TNPSC Group 1 Prelim | General Studies |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability |
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Interview Syllabus
TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Interview syllabus pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.
| Exam Paper | Syllabus | Marks |
| Paper I |
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250 |
| Paper II |
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250 |
| Paper III |
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250 |
TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Prelim Syllabus
TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Prelim syllabus pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.
| Exam Name | Syllabus |
| TNPSC Group II - Prelim | General Awareness |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability |
TNPSC 2023 Assistant System Engineer Syllabus
The exam pattern for TNPSC Assistant System Engineer consists of three papers, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III.
| Exam Name | Syllabus |
| TNPSC Paper I |
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| TNPSC Paper II |
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| TNPSC Paper III |
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TNPSC 2023 CESE Syllabus
The exam pattern for TNPSC Combined Engineering Services consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II.
| Exam Name | Syllabus | Total Marks |
| TNPSC CESE Paper I |
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300 |
| TNPSC CESE Paper II |
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200 |
TNPSC 2023 DEO Syllabus
The exam pattern for TNPSC DEO is of 3 stages, the prelim round, the mains exam which consists of three papers, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III, and, the interview round. Each paper carries a total of 300 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
| Exam name | Syllabus | Marks |
| Prelim Exam |
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300 |
| Paper I - Main Exam | General Studies | 300 |
| Paper II | General Studies | 300 |
| Paper III | Education | 300 |
FAQs on TNPSC Recruitment Exam Pattern
Q: What is included in TNPSC exam pattern 2023?
A: TNPSC pattern 2023 includes Mode, Question Type, Number of Sections, Marks Allotted, Total Number of Questions, Duration, Total Marks, Medium, and Marking Scheme
Q: What is the TNPSC 2023 exam pattern for Group 1?
A: The TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2023 exam pattern consists of a preliminary exam with objective-type questions, a major exam with descriptive-type questions, and an interview.
Q: What is the TNPSC paper pattern 2023 for Group 2?
A: Paper I and Paper II of the TNPSC Group 2 Mains exam pattern 2023 are descriptive type examinations. Each paper will last three hours and will be either 100 or 300 points. General Studies, Tamil, and English language skills will be covered in the papers.
Q: What is the TNPSC test pattern 2023 for Group 3?
A: Each paper has 150 one-mark questions. Candidates have 2.5 hours for each paper. Papers II and III each have three sections. In both Paper-II and Paper-II, 50 questions of one mark each are asked from each area.
Q: What is the TNPSC question pattern 2023 for Group 4?
A: The General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability section will have 100 and 100 questions respectively. The General English/Tamil section will have 100 questions. The maximum qualifying marks for the TNPSC Group 4 are 300.
