TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment Details, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus 2024:

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Group 4 exam annually to recruit candidates for various posts such as Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Field Surveyor, Draftsman, etc. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 is expected to be held in June 2024. Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply online through the official website of TNPSC or the direct link below. The last date to apply is 15th March 2024. Check below for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment Details, Selection Process, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus 2024 PDF for free download.

The selection process for the Group 4 exam consists of a single-stage written examination followed by document verification. The candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the document verification and the final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination. In this article, we will provide you with the detailed syllabus and exam pattern both in Tamil and English medium for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 and help you prepare effectively for the exam.

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TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024:

The TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern 2024 is given below:

• The exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR-based).
• The exam will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions.
• The total marks for the exam are 300.
• The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
• There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
• The exam will be bilingual, i.e., questions will be asked in both English and Tamil languages.
• The exam will cover three subjects: General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability Test, and Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test.
• The candidates have to score a minimum qualification mark in Part A.

The table below shows the distribution of questions and marks for each subject:

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024:

The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2024 covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for aspiring candidates. The syllabus for each subject is given below:

TNPSC Group IV Pothu Tamil Syllabus:

பாடத்திட்டம் – பொதுத்தமிழ் (கொள்குறிவகைத் தேர்வு) (பத்தாம் வகுப்புத் தரம்)

பகுதி – அ: இலக்கணம்

பகுதி-ஆ: இலக்கியம்

பகுதி-இ: தமிழ் அறிஞர்களும், தமிழ்த் தொண்டும்

Check the complete syllabus for CCSE IV Pothu Tamil, Check the link – TNPSC Group 4 Pothu Tamil Syllabus 2024

For complete Syllabus PDF, Check the link – TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus PDF

TNPSC Group IV General Studies (SSLC Standard) Syllabus 2024:

1. General Science:

• Nature of Universe – Measurement of Physical Quantities – General Scientific Laws in Motion – Force, Pressure, and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, and Nuclear Physics in our daily life.
• Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Metallurgy, and Food Adulterants.
• Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of living organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, and Human diseases.
• Environmental Science.

2. Current Events:

• Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of states – Eminent personalities and places in the news – Sports – Books and Authors.
• Welfare Scheme of Government – Political parties and Political system in Tamil Nadu and India.
• Latest inventions in Science and Technology – Geographical Land Marks – Current Socio-Economic issues.

3. Geography:

• Earth Location – Physical Features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather, and climate – Water resources – Rivers – Soil, Minerals, and Natural resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agriculture pattern.
• Transport – Communication.
• Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu and India.
• Calamities – Disaster Management – Environment – Climate change.

4. History and Culture of India:

• Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – South Indian History.
• Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom.
• India as a Secular State.

5. Indian Polity:

• Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State, and Union Territory.
• Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
• Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj.
• Spirit of Federalism: center-state Relationships.
• 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.

6. Indian Economy:

• Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
• Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
• Economic Trends – Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural Welfare oriented programs – Social Problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty.

7. 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, Thanthai Periyar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Rajaji, Subhash Chandra Bose, Muthulaksmi Ammaiyar, Muvalur Ramamirtham, and other National Leaders.
• Different modes of Agitation of Tamil Nadu and movements.

8. History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu:

• History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological Discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
• 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.

• Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in the freedom struggle.
• Various Social reformers, Social reform movements, and Social Transformation of Tamil Nadu.

9. Development Administration in Tamil Nadu:

• Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socioeconomic Development.
• Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu.
• Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.

10. Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests:

• 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. (for TNPSC Group 4 aptitude & mental ability study material MCQ with solutions check the link – TNPSC Group 4 Aptitude & Mental Ability Question Answers

For complete Syllabus PDF, Check the link – TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus PDF

Important Links:

• For complete CCSE 4 study material in PDF visit your website or click the link here –  TNPSC Group 4 Study Materials
• Also, Check Group 4 Previous year question papers, Click the link – TNPSC Group 4 Question Papers