TNPSC Group 2A Study Materials PDF:
Study Materials for TNPSC Group 2A with the updated syllabus available in PDF for free download. Download free TNPSC Group II-A Non-Interview Post Study Materials for both English and Tamil mediums. Also, you can find the Study Material for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission(TNPSC) Group II-A Exam along with Preparation Tips & Tricks. Group 2A Study Materials is available for English and Tamil Medium Students. Also, we uploaded the model question paper with the answer key for the group 2A exam on our site. Please find the link given below. TNPSC Group 2 Previous year question paper in Group 2a Previous year question paper.
TNPSC Group 2A Exam Pattern(Objective Type) (Degree Standard):
Exam pattern and updated syllabus for the upcoming Group 2A exam are given below:
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
General English/ General Tamil (SSLC Standard) (100 questions) General Studies (Degree Standard) (75 items) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Std.) (25 items) (Total – 200 items) |
3 Hours | 300 | 90 |
Group 2A Study Materials for English and Tamil Medium:
Samacheer kalvi Books:
These are the primary source for TNPSC CCSE II-A Exam Preparation. So, candidates should study Samacheerkalvi or State Board School Textbooks mandatorily in TNPSC Group IIA Exam Preparation. Social Science Books from 6th to 10th Standard. Polity books from 11th & 12th Political Science books. Science Books from 6th to 10th Standard (If you have time, you can additionally refer to 11th, 12th Zoology & Botany Books) Geography from 11th & 12th Class Geography Books. Indian Culture from 12th Class Indian Culture Books.
Arihant General Knowledge Books:
Candidates must cover the Arihant GK book to the full extent after the completion of Samacheerkalvi books. In the GK book, aspirants must concentrate mostly on the last 80 pages (General Knowledge Portion). For all the aspirants of Tamil Nadu PSC Gr-IIA, it is an essential book. All the coaching centers throughout Tamil Nadu suggest this book for General Knowledge Preparation. As the Arihant GK Book is written in simple English language, candidates belonging to the Tamil medium can also understand easily. Both the applicants of Tamil and English Medium should buy a copy of this book either Online or Offline immediately as it helps a lot.
Aptitude and Mental Ability Books:
For Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude by R.S.Agarwal is mostly preferred by the applicants. Students belonging to English Medium must possess this book. Candidates who are preparing in Tamil can buy Sakthi TNPSC Aptitude Books or Kantian TNPSC Guide. For the preparation of Mathematics, candidates can prepare through group study.
Current Affairs for Group 2a Exam:
Newspapers: Candidates must read At least Dinamani/ Hindu/ Tamil Hindu daily and make a note of important points. Magazines: Aspirants of English Medium can refer to any of these books – CSR, GK Today Magazine, Chronicle, or Wizards. Tamil Medium candidates can refer to either Pothu Arivu Ulagam or any other magazines.