TNPSC Syllabus

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE)

The Combined Civil Services Examination–IV for Group-IV and VAO conducted by KV IAS Academy consists of a single objective type paper divided into two parts.

Examination Structure

  • Single Paper (Objective Type)
  • Part-A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Standard)
  • 100 Questions / 150 Marks
  • Part-B: General Studies (SSLC Standard) and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard)
  • General Studies: 75 Questions
  • Aptitude & Mental Ability Test: 25 Questions
  • Total: 100 Questions / 150 Marks

  • Total Duration: 3 Hours

  • Maximum Marks: 300

  • Minimum Qualifying Marks for All Communities: 90

    Note:

  • Part-B of answer sheets will not be evaluated if the candidate does not secure a minimum of 40% (60 Marks) in Part-A.
  • Total marks secured in Part-A and Part-B together will be considered for ranking.
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DETAILED SYLLABUS

Part-A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Standard)

This section aims to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency in the Tamil language.

Part-B: General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard)
General Studies

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, Human diseases.
  • Environmental Science.

Current Events

  • Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of states – Eminent personalities and places in 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 Landmarks – Current Socio-Economic issues.

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.

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.

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: Centre – 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.

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.

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.

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:
    • Significance as a Secular Literature.
    • Relevance to Everyday Life.
    • Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity.
    • Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism, etc.
    • Relevance to Socio-Politico-Economic affairs.
    • Philosophical content in Thirukkural.
  • Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle.
  • Various Social reformers, Social reform movements, and Social transformation of Tamil Nadu.

Development Administration in 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.

Aptitude & Mental Ability Test

  • 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.

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