TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group-IV Services): The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will begin accepting online applications for eligible candidates for Group 4 Service positions starting from April 25th, 2025, as indicated in the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to build careers in Group 4 services. The commission conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group-IV Services) to fill a large number of vacancies for high-grade posts such as Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Junior Executive, Bill Operator, Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, Typist, Personal Assistant, Private Secretary, Steno Typist, Receptionist cum Telephone Operator, Milk Recorder, Grade 3, Laboratory Assistant.
Candidates will be selected through a Written Exam (scheduled for July 13, 2025). Admit cards for the Preliminary Exam will be released approximately 10 days before the exam date, providing essential information such as exam timing, shift timing, and venue details.
| TNPSC Group 4 Exam Summary |
|---|
| Organization Name: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Job Location: Tamilnadu |
| Total No of Vacancies: 6244 (Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group-IV Services) Posts) held on 09.06.2024 |
| Salary: Rs. 19,500 – Rs. 62,000 |
| Selection Process: Written Exam (Objective Type) (OMR Method) – 200 Questions – 300 Marks & Certificate Verification |
| Notification Date: 30.01.2024 |
| Educational Qualification: Degree |
| Application Fee: Rs. 100 |
| Official Website: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/ |
Posts under Group 4 Services:
| Name of the Post | Name of the Service |
|---|---|
| 1. Village Administrative Officer | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 2. Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial /Judicial Ministerial Service |
| 3. Junior Assistant (Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 4. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., |
| 5. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Waqf Board |
| 6. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board |
| 7. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd., |
| 8. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation |
| 9. Typist | Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation |
| 10. Typist | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service |
| 11. Typist | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., |
| 12. Typist | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd. |
| 13. Typist | Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., |
| 14. Typist | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation |
| 15. Steno-Typist (Grade – III) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service |
| 16. Steno-Typist | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., |
| 17. Steno-Typist | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation |
| 18. Personal Assistant to Chairman (Steno Typist II) | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., |
| 19. Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist III) | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., |
| 20. Private Secretary (Grade-III) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., |
| 21. Junior Executive (Office) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., |
| 22. Junior Executive (Typing) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., |
| 23. Receptionist – Telephone Operator | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., |
| 24. Milk Recorder, Grade III | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., |
| 25. Laboratory Assistant | Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service |
| 26. Bill Collector | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department |
| 27. Senior Factory Assistant | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., |
| 28. Forest Guard | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service |
| 29. Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service |
| 30. Forest Watcher | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service |
| 31. Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service |
| 32. Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service |
Eligibility Conditions:
Age Limit:
The candidates should have completed the age of 18 years and should not have completed 32
years as on 01.07.2024 for all the posts, except for the posts of Village Administrative Officer, Forest
Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth).
For the post of the Village Administrative Officer, Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving
Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth), the candidates should have completed
the age of 21 years and should not have completed 32 years as on 01.07.2024.
No maximum age limit shall mean that the candidates should not have completed 60 years
of age at the time of selection /appointment to the post.
Age Concession:
| Name of the Post | Name of the Service and Service Code No. | SCs, SC(A)s, STs, and Destitute Widows of all Communities | MBCs/ DCs, BC (OBCM)s and BCMs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Village Administrative Officer | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 42 | 42 |
| 2. Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial /Judicial Ministerial Service | 37 | 34 |
| 3. Junior Assistant (Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 37 | 34 |
| 4. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., | 37 | 34 |
| 5. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | 37 | 34 |
| 6. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board | 37 | 34 |
| 7. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd., | 37 | 34 |
| 8. Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | 37 | 34 |
| 9. Typist | Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation | 37 | 34 |
| 10. Typist | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | 37 | 34 |
| 11. Typist | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., | 37 | 34 |
| 12. Typist | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd. | 37 | 34 |
| 13. Typist | Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., | 37 | 34 |
| 14. Typist | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | 37 | 34 |
| 15. Steno-Typist (Grade – III) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 16. Steno-Typist | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 17. Steno-Typist | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 18. Personal Assistant to Chairman (Steno Typist II) | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 19. Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist III) | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 20. Private Secretary (Grade-III) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 21. Junior Executive (Office) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 22. Junior Executive (Typing) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 23. Receptionist -Telephone Operator | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 24. Milk Recorder, Grade III | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 25. Laboratory Assistant | Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 26. Bill Collector | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 27. Senior Factory Assistant | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 28. Forest Guard | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | No maximum age limit | No maximum age limit |
| 29. Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 37 | 37 |
| 30. Forest Watcher | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 37 | 37 |
| 31. Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 37 | 37 |
| 32. Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service | 37 | 37 |
Educational Qualification:
| Educational and Technical Qualification: |
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| 1. Village Administrative Officer – Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification (10th Pass) |
| 2. Junior Assistant (Security) – Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service – Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification (10th Pass) |
| 3. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation – Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification (10th Pass) |
| 4. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board – A degree from a recognized University or Institution |
| 5. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd., – A degree from a recognized University or Institution |
| 6. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Waqf Board – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Preference shall be given to Law Graduates if other things are being equal among Law and Non-Law Graduates |
| 7. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 8. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation Ltd., – 1. A degree from recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 9. Typist – Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting; – by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or) – by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/ Junior Grade in English (or) – by Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower / Junior Grade in Tamil 3. A pass in Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. Candidates who do not possess Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu may also apply. If selected, they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation or within two years from the date of appointment to the post, as the case may be. |
| 10. Typist – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examinations in English Typewriting by Higher / Senior Grade and Tamil Typewriting by Lower / Junior Grade 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 12. Typist – Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd., – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting by Higher / Senior Grade in English and Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil 3. A Pass in Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. Candidates who do not possess a Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu may also apply. If selected, they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation or within two years from the date of appointment to the post, as the case may be. |
| 13. Typist – Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting; a. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or) b. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/ Junior Grade in English (or) c. by Higher/Senior Grade in English and Lower/ Junior Grade in Tamil 3. A pass in Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. Candidates who do not possess a Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu may also apply. If selected, they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation or within two years from the date of appointment to the post, as the case may be. |
| 14. Typist – Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examinations a. in Typewriting (English) Higher / Senior Grade and b. in Typewriting (Tamil) Lower / Junior Grade 3. A pass in Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. Candidates who do not possess Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu may also apply. If selected, they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation or within two years from the date of appointment to the post, as the case may be. |
| 15. Steno-Typist (Grade III) – Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand; – by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or) – by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/Junior Grade in English (or) – by Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower/ Junior Grade in Tamil. 3. A pass in Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. Candidates who do not possess Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu may also apply. If selected, they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation or within two years from the date of appointment to the post, as the case may be. |
| 16. Steno Typist – Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Typewriting English Higher / Senior Grade, in Typewriting Tamil Lower / Junior Grade and Shorthand English Higher / Senior Grade Note: Preference shall be given to a person who, in addition to the above qualification, has passed the Government Technical Examinations in Tamil Typewriting by the Higher Grade. 3. A pass in Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. Candidates who do not possess a Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu may also apply. If selected, they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation or within two years from the date of appointment to the post, as the case may be. |
| 17. Steno Typist – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand; – by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or) – by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/Junior Grade in English (or) – by Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower/ Junior Grade in Tamil. 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 18. Personal Clerk to Managing Director/ General Manager (Steno Typist III) – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Typewriting and Shorthand: a. by the Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English or b. by the Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower / Junior Grade in English (or) c. by the Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower / Junior Grade in Tamil. 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 19. Personal Assistant to Chairman (Steno Typist II) – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Typewriting and Shorthand; a. by the Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English or b. by the Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower / Junior Grade in English (or) c. by the Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower / Junior Grade in Tamil. 3 . Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 20. Private Secretary Grade-III – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting Higher / Senior grade in English and Lower / Junior Grade in Tamil 3. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Shorthand Higher / Senior grade in English and Lower / Junior Grade in Tamil. 4. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 21. Junior Executive (Office) – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed in Co-operative Training. 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 22. Junior Executive (Typing) – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed Government Technical Examination in Typewriting Higher / Senior Grade in English and Tamil 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 23. Receptionist – Telephone Operator Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Certificate Course in Telephone Operation from a recognized institution 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. |
| 24. Milk Recorder, Grade III – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed in Co-operative Training. |
| 25. Laboratory Assistant – Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service – Must have passed Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Botany and Zoology as subjects. |
| 26. Bill Collector – Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service – Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification (10th) |
| 27. Senior Factory Assistant – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – Must have passed Higher Secondary Course or Must have passed Secondary School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent, with ITI in any trade |
| 28. Forest Guard – Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service – 1. A pass in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as one of the subjects. 2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force). |
| 29. Forest Guard with Driving Licence – Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service – 1. A pass in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as one of the subjects. 2. Must possess a valid driving licence issued by the competent Transport Authority. 3. Must possess a certificate from a reputed firm or company to the effect that the candidate possesses experience in driving Light Motor Vehicles / Heavy Motor Vehicles for a period of not less than three years after getting the driving licence. 4. Must possess basic knowledge about the general mechanism of automobiles. 5. Must possess first aid certificate issued by a recognized organization in Tamil Nadu 6. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force). |
| 30. Forest Watcher – Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force). |
| 31. Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) – Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service – 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force). |
| 32. Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service – For SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs category 1. Must Possess Minimum General Educational Qualification or The certificate of eligibility for College course of studies in the Madras, Madurai, and Annamalai Universities issued by the Board of Secondary Education or by any other competent authority. For Categories other than SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs 2. A pass in the Intermediate Examination or a pass in the Pre-University Examination of any University or Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission for its financial grant. 3. If other things being equal, preference shall be given to the candidates possessing such qualifications and in such order as specified below; a. A degree in Commerce; or b. Higher Diploma in Co-operative Management awarded by the Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management, Chennai, or Institute of Co-operative Management, Madurai |
Salary Details:
| 1. Village Administrative Officer – Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service – Rs.19,500 – 71,900 (CPS) |
| 2. Junior Assistant (Security) – Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service – Rs.19,500 – 71,900 (CPS) |
| 3. Junior Assistant (Security) – Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service – Rs.19,500 – 71,900 (CPS) |
| 4. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)/- |
| 5. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)/- |
| 6. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)/- |
| 7. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Waqf Board – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)/- |
| 8. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)/- |
| 9. Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 71,900 (EPF) |
| 10. Typist – Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service – Rs.19,500 – 71,900 (EPF) |
| 11. Typist – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF) |
| 12. Typist – Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF) |
| 13. Typist – Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 71,900 (EPF) |
| 14. Typist – Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF) |
| 15. Steno-Typist (Grade III) – Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service – Rs.20,600 – 75,900 (CPS) |
| 16. Steno Typist – Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation – Rs.20,600 – 65,500 (EPF) |
| 17. Steno Typist – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – Rs.20,600 – 65,500 (EPF) |
| 18. Personal Clerk to Managing Director/ General Manager (Steno Typist III) – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – Rs.20,600 – 65,500 (EPF) |
| 19. Personal Assistant to Chairman (Steno Typist II) – Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF) |
| 20. Private Secretary Grade-III – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – Rs.20,600 – 65,500 (@) |
| 21. Junior Executive (Office) – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF) |
| 22. Junior Executive (Typing) – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (@) |
| 23. Receptionist – Telephone Operator Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., – Rs.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF) |
| 24. Milk Recorder, Grade III – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – Rs. 18,200 – 57,900 (@) |
| 25. Laboratory Assistant – Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service – Rs.19,500 – 71,900 (CPS) |
| 26. Bill Collector – Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service – Rs.19,500 – 71,900 (CPS) |
| 27. Senior Factory Assistant – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., – Rs.15,900 – 50,400 (@) |
| 28. Forest Guard – Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service- Rs.18,200 – 57,900 (CPS) |
| 29. Forest Guard with Driving Licence – Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service – Rs.18,200 – 57,900 (CPS) |
| 30. Forest Watcher – Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service- Rs.16,600 – 52,400 (CPS) |
| 31. Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) – Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service – Rs.16,600 – 52,400 (CPS) |
| 32. Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies – Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service – Rs.20,600 – 75,900 (CPS) |
Selection Process:
| Selection Process: |
|---|
| Posts other than Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) |
| 1. Written Exam (Objective Type) (OMR Method) |
| 2. Certificate Verification |
| Posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) |
| 1. Written Exam (Objective Type) (OMR Method) |
| 2. Certificate Verification |
| 3. Physical Standards and Endurance Test |
| Note 1: For the post of Typist & Steno Typist (Grade III) – (i) Candidates who have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand in Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English will be selected first. ii. If the candidates with the qualification mentioned above are not available, candidates who have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand in Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/Junior Grade in English will be selected; iii. If the candidates with the qualifications mentioned above in ‘i’ and ‘ii’ are not available, the candidates who have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand in Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower/ Junior Grade in Tamil will be selected. |
| Posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth): 1. Eligibility List: A separate list of eligible candidates will be created based on the marks obtained in the written exam, adhering to the rule of reservation. 2. Endurance Test: Eligible candidates will be admitted to the Endurance Test in a 1:3 ratio, which includes a physical standards verification and a walk (25 km for males, 16 km for females/third gender) to be completed in four hours. This will be conducted in Chennai. 3. Transgender Candidates: Depending on the category (male, female, or third gender) a transgender candidate applies for, the corresponding physical standards and endurance requirements will apply. 4. Medical Fitness: Candidates must also pass a medical board in Chennai regarding their fitness for outdoor work in the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. 5. Driving Test: For the Forest Guard with Driving Licence position, a driving test will be conducted. 6. Certificate Verification: After the endurance and driving tests, candidates will be called for physical certificate verification. A list of candidates will be posted on the website, and their original documents will be scrutinized. 7. Selection Process: a. Backlog Vacancies: First, selections will be made for backlog vacancies. b. Regular Vacancies: Next, selections will be made for regular vacancies, following the rule of reservation. c. Shortfall Vacancies: Finally, selections for shortfall vacancies will be made from SC/ST candidates only. |
Scheme of Examination:
Written Examination – Objective Type (OMR Method):
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| Note 1: Part B of the answer sheets will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part A. Total marks secured in Part-A and Part-B taken together will be considered for ranking. The questions in Part-A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test will be set in Tamil only. The questions in Part B will be set both in Tamil and English. |
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Syllabus
Single Paper consisting of General Studies (Degree Standard – 75 questions), Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard – 25 questions), and Language (General Tamil or General English – (SSLC Standard – 100 questions).
Part A: General Studies (Degree Standard – 75 Questions)
| Unit I: General Science (5 Questions) |
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| Scientific knowledge and scientific temper – Power of reasoning – Rote learning vs conceptual learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future; Nature of universe – General scientific laws – Mechanics – Properties of matter, force, motion, and energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, heat, nuclear physics, laser, electronics, and communications; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides; Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases; Environment and ecology; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs. |
| Unit II: Geography of India (5 Questions) |
| Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern; Transport – Communication; Social Geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes; Natural calamity – Disaster management; Environmental pollution – Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs. |
| Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (10 Questions) |
| Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History; National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others; Different modes of agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition; Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a secular state, Social harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy. |
| Unit IV: Indian Polity (15 Questions) |
| 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 Lok Ayukta – Right to Information Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter; Political parties and political system in India; Current affairs |
| Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions) |
| Nature of Indian Economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Aayog; Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax; Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty; Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of social reform movements in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Political parties, and welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind the reservation policy, and access to the social resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of 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; Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu; Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in public delivery systems; Current socio-economic issues; Current affairs. |
| Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions) |
| 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 – Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle; Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements; Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna. |
Part B: Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard – 25 Questions)
| Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions) |
| Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work. |
| Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions) |
| Logical reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual reasoning – Alpha numeric reasoning – Number series |
Part C: Language – General Tamil (பொது தமிழ்) (பத்தாம் வகுப்பு தரம்)
| அலகு 1: இலக்கணம் (25 கேள்விகள்) |
| எழுத்து: பிரித்து எழுதுதல் – சேர்த்து எழுதுதல் – சந்திப்பிழை – குறில், நெடில் வேறுபாடு – லகர, ளகர, ழகர வேறுபாடு – னகர, ணகர வேறுபாடு – ரகர, றகர வேறுபாடு – இனவெழுத்துகள் அறிதல் சுட்டு எழுத்துகள் – வினா எழுத்துகள் – ஒருமைப் பன்மை அறிதல். சொல்: – வேர்ச்சொல் அறிதல் வேர்ச்சொல்லில் இருந்து வினைமுற்று, வினையெச்சம், வினையாலணையும் பெயர், பெயரெச்சம் வகை அறிதல் – அயற்சொல் – தமிழ்ச்சொல், எதிர்ச்சொல் – வினைச்சொல் – எழுத்துப் பிழை, ஒற்றுப்பிழை அறிதல் – இரண்டு வினைச் சொற்களின் வேறுபாடு அறிதல். |
| அலகு II: சொல்லகராதி (15 கேள்விகள்) |
| (i) எதிர்ச்சொல்லை எடுத்தெழுதுதல், ஓரெழுத்து ஒரு மொழி, உரிய பொருளைக் கண்டறிதல் ஒருபொருள் தரும் பல சொற்கள், பொருந்தா சொல்லைக் கண்டறிதல், அகர வரிசைப்படி சொற்களைச் சீர்செய்தல்; ஒருபொருள் பன்மொழி – இருபொருள் குறிக்கும் சொற்கள் – பேச்சு வழக்கு, எழுத்து வழக்கு – சொல்லும் பொருளும் அறிதல் – ஒரு சொல்லிற்கு இணையான வேறு சொல் அறிதல். (i) கோடிட்ட இடத்தில் சரியான சொல்லைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்து எழுதுதல் – (எ.கா.) பள்ளிக்குச் சென்று கல்வி பயிலுதல் சிறப்பு (பயிலுதல், எழுதுதல்) – வானில் முகில் தோன்றினால் மழை பொழியும் (முகில், நட்சத்திரம்); பொருத்தமான பொருளைத் தெரிவு செய்தல் – (எ.கா.) ஊடகம் – தகவல் தொடர்புச் சாதனம் (செய்தி, தகவல் தொடர்புச் சாதனம்) – சமூகம் மக்கள் குழு (மக்கள் குழு, கூட்டம்); ஊர்ப் பெயர்களின் மரூஉவை எழுதுக – (எ.கா.) புதுச்சேரி – புதுவை, மன்னார்குடி – மன்னை, மயிலாப்பூர் – மயிலை; பிழை திருத்துக. (எ.கா.) ஒரு ஓர்; பேச்சு வழக்குச் சொற்களுக்கு இணையான தூய தமிழ்ச் சொற்களை இணைத்தல் – (எ.கா.) வெத்தில – வெற்றிலை, நாக்காலி – நாற்காலி; (i) பேச்சு வழக்குத் தொடர்களிலுள்ள பிழை திருத்தம் – (எ.கா.) நேத்து மழ பேஞ்சுது – நேற்று மழை பெய்தது; சொற்களை இணைத்துப் புதிய சொல் உருவாக்குதல்: மற்றும், அல்லது, ஆல், பிறகு, வரை, இதுவுமல்ல, இருப்பினும், எனினும், இதனால்; அடைப்புக்குள் உள்ள சொல்லைத் தகுந்த இடத்தில் சேர்த்தல் – (எனவே, ஏனெனில், ஆகையால், அதுபோல, அதனால், வரை, பின்பு) – (எ.கா.) நான் காட்டிற்குச் சென்றேன். அதனால் புலியைப் பார்த்தேன் – மாலைநேரம் முடியும் வரை விளையாடுவேன். தேர்வு முடிந்த பின்பு சுற்றுலா செல்லலாம்; பொருள் தரும் ஓர் எழுத்து – (எ.கா.) ஆ-பசு, ஈ-கொடு, தை-மாதம், தீ – நெருப்பு; பல பொருள் தரும் ஒரு சொல்லைக் கூறுக – (எ.கா.) கமலம், கஞ்சம், முளரி, பங்கயம் இச்சொற்கள் தாமரையைக் குறிக்கும். |
| அலகு III: எழுதும் திறன் (15 கேள்விகள்) |
| (i) சொற்களை ஒழுங்குபடுத்திச் சொற்றொடர் அமைத்தல் – தொடர் வகைகள் செய்வினை, செயப்பாட்டு வினை – தன்வினை, பிறவினை ஒருமைப் பன்மை பிழையறிந்து சரியான தொடரறிதல். (i) மரபுத் தமிழ்: திணை மரபு – உயர்திணை: அம்மா வந்தது – அம்மா வந்தாள்; அஃறிணை: மாடுகள் நனைந்தது மாடுகள் நனைந்தன; பால் மரபு: ஆண்பால்: அவன் வந்தது – அவன் வந்தான்; பெண்பால்: அவள் வந்தது அவள் வந்தாள்; பலர் பால்: அவர்கள் வந்தார்கள் – அவர்கள் வந்தனர்; ஒன்றன் பால்: அது வந்தன அது வந்தது; பலவின் பால்: பறவைகள் பறந்தனர் – பறவைகள் பறந்தன; காலம்: நேற்று மழை பெய்யும் – நேற்று மழை பெய்தது; நேற்று வருவேன் – நேற்று வந்தேன்; இளமைப் பெயர்: பசு – கன்று; ஆடு – குட்டி; ஒலிமரபு: நாய் கத்தியது – நாய் குரைத்தது; வினைமரபு: கூடைமுடை, சோறு உண்; தொகை மரபு: மக்கள் கூட்டம் – ஆட்டு மந்தை; நிறுத்தல் குறியீடுகள்: கால்புள்ளி, அரைப் புள்ளி, முக்கால் புள்ளி, முற்றுப் புள்ளி, வியப்புக் குறி, வினாக்குறி அமையும் இடங்கள். |
| அலகு IV: கலைச் சொற்கள் (10 கேள்விகள்) |
| பல்துறை சார்ந்த கலைச் சொற்களை அதாவது அறிவியல், கல்வி, மருத்துவம், மேலாண்மை, சட்டம், புவியியல், தொழில்நுட்பம், ஊடகம், தகவல் தொழில்நுட்பம் உள்ளிட்ட பல்துறை சார்ந்த கலைச் சொல்லுக்கு நேரான தமிழ்ச் சொற்களை அறிந்திருக்க வேண்டும். (உதாரணம்: search engine – தேடு பொறி, வலசை – Migration, ஒவ்வாமை – Allergy, மரபணு – Gene, கடல் மைல் – Nautical Mile) |
| அலகு V: வாசித்தல் – புரிந்து கொள்ளும் திறன் (15 கேள்விகள்) |
| கொடுக்கப்பட்ட பத்தியிலிருந்து கேட்கப்பட்ட வினாக்களுக்கு சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்தல் – செய்தித்தாள் – தலையங்கம் – முகப்புச் செய்திகள் – அரசு சார்ந்த செய்திகள் – கட்டுரைகள் – இவற்றை வாசித்தல் – புரிந்து கொள்ளும் திறன் – உவமைத் தொடரின் பொருளறிதல் – மரபுத் தொடரின் பொருளறிதல் – பழமொழிகள் பொருளறிதல் ஆவண உள்ளடக்கங்களைப் புரிந்து கொள்ளும் திறன். |
| அலகு VI: எளிய மொழி பெயர்ப்பு (5 கேள்விகள்) |
| ஆங்கிலம் மற்றும் பிறமொழிச் சொற்களுக்கு இணையான தமிழ்ச் சொற்கள் அறிதல் வேண்டும் – பயன்பாட்டில் உள்ள ஆங்கிலச் சொற்களை மொழிபெயர்த்தல் வேண்டும் (சான்று: pendrive, printer, computer, keyboard) – ஆவணங்களின் தலைப்பு – கோப்புகள் – கடிதங்கள் – மனுக்கள் – மொழிபெயர்ப்பு புரிந்து கொள்ளுதல். |
| அலகு VII: இலக்கியம், தமிழ் அறிஞர்களும், தமிழ்த்தொண்டும் (15 கேள்விகள்) |
| திருக்குறள் தொடர்பான செய்திகள் (இருபது அதிகாரங்கள் மட்டும்) ஒழுக்கமுடைமை, பொறையுடைமை, ஊக்கமுடைமை, விருந்தோம்பல், அறன் வலியுறுத்தல், ஈகை, பெரியாரைத் துணைக்கோடல், வினை செயல்வகை, அவையஞ்சாமை, கண்ணோட்டம், அன்புடைமை, கல்வி, நடுநிலைமை, கூடா ஒழுக்கம், கல்லாமை, செங்கோன்மை, பண்புடைமை, நட்பாராய்தல், புறங்கூறாமை, அருளுடைமை மேற்கோள்கள் – அறநூல் தொடர்பான செய்திகள் (நாலடியார், நான்மணிக்கடிகை, பழமொழி நானூறு, முதுமொழிக்காஞ்சி, திரிகடுகம், இன்னாநாற்பது, சிறுபஞ்சமூலம், ஏலாதி, அவ்வையார் பாடல்கள்) – தமிழின் தொன்மை, சிறப்பு, திராவிட மொழிகள் தொடர்பான செய்திகள் – உ.வே.சாமிநாத ஐயர், தெ.பொ.மீனாட்சி சுந்தரம், சி.இலக்குவனார் தமிழ்ப்பணி தொடர்பான செய்திகள் தேவநேய பாவாணர், அகரமுதலி, பாவலரேறு பெருஞ்சித்திரனார், ஜி.யு.போப், வீரமாமுனிவர் தமிழ்த் தொண்டு தொடர்பான செய்திகள் – தமிழ்ச் சான்றோர் பற்றிய செய்திகள்: பாவேந்தர், டி.கே.சிதம்பரனாதர், தவத்திரு குன்றக்குடி அடிகளார், கண்ணதாசன், காயிதே மில்லத், தாரா பாரதி, வேலுநாச்சியார், பட்டுக்கோட்டைக் கல்யாணசுந்தரம், முடியரசன், தமிழ் ஒளி, உருத்திரங்கண்ணனார், கி.வா.ஜகந்நாதர், நாமக்கல் கவிஞர். குறிப்பு: அலகு VII-க்கான பாடத்திட்டம் பத்தாம் வகுப்பு வரையிலான (upto SSLC Standard) பாடப் புத்தகங்களை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்டது. |
Part C: Language – General English
| Unit I: Grammar (25 Questions) |
| Parts of speech, Concord, Tense, Active voice and passive voice, Types of sentences, Statement, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory, Transformation of statements into imperatives, Interrogatives into statements, Assertives into negatives, Exclamatory sentences into Statement, Imperatives into Inquisitive Interrogatives, Imperatives into Appreciative Statements, Verbs, Main Verbs and Auxiliary Verbs , Regular and Irregular Verbs, Infinitives, Gerunds, Participles, Question tags, Sentence patterns, Types of sentences, Simple, Compound and Complex, Phrases and clauses, Degrees of comparison, Positive, Comparative and Superlative, Direct into Indirect and Indirect to Direct, Synthesis of sentences, Punctuations. |
| Unit II: Vocabulary (15 Questions) |
| Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Homophones, Collocations, Idioms & Phrases, Phrasal verbs, Spelling of words, Correct usage of words, One word substitution, Word creation, Singular and plural (including Zero plural), Derivatives, Abbreviations, British and American English, Compound words and Figures of speech. |
| Unit III: Writing Skills (10 Questions) |
| Letter writing (formal and informal) – Types of Letters (Multiple Choice Question), Jumbled sentences, Finding out the right order of sentences, Making queries (Multiple Choice Question), Inferences, Blanks, Substitutions. |
| Unit IV: Technical Terms (10 Questions) |
| Administrative Terms, Department related, General and Official terms, Official Correspondence (only basics). |
| Unit V: Reading Comprehension (20 Questions) |
| Unseen passages (News Paper, Headlines, Editorials, Government related News), Question Types – Strong question, Weak question, Match the following, Sentence Completion, Ascertainment of facts (Multiple Choice Question) – Choose the best response. |
| Unit VI: Translation (5 Questions) |
| Word Translation, Sentence Translation, Tense related translation tasks, Tense / Voice related tasks |
| Unit VII: Literary Works (15 Questions) (SSLC Standard) |
| Figures of Speech; Appreciation and Analysis of Poetry; Lines of Significance Poems: I Dream of Spices – Raj Arumugam; The Crocodile – Lewis Carroll; Teamwork – Edger Albert Guest; From a Railway Carriage – Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson; A Tragic Story – William Makepeace Thackeray; Sea Fever – John Masefield; Courage – Edger Albert Guest; The Age of Chivalry – George Krokos; Wandering Singers – Sarojini Naidu; The Listeners – Walter de la mere; Your Space – David Bates; Special Hero – Christine M. Kerschan; Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening – Robert Frost; Leisure – William Henry Davies; A Poison Tree – William Blake; The Power of a Smile – Tupac Shakur; On Killing a Tree – Gieve Patel; Advice from a Tree – Ilan Shamir; The Spider and The Fly – Mary Howitt; Never Trust a Mirror – Erin Hanson; The River – Ilan Shamir; Nature the Gentlest Mother – Emily Dickinson; The Comet – Norman Littleford; The Star – Jane Taylor; The Stick-Together Families – Edgar Albert Guest; Memories of My Dad – Rebecca D. cook; Life – Henry Van Dyke; The Grumble Family – L.M. Montgomery; The Secret of the Machines – Rudyard Kipling; The House on Elm Street – Naida Bush. Prose: His First Flight – Liam O’ Flaherty; The Night the Ghost Got In – James Grover Thurber; Empowered Women Navigating the World; The Attic – Satyajit Ray; Tech Bloomers; The Last Lesson – Alphonse Daudet; The Dying Detective – Arthur Canon Doyle; Learning The Game – Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar; I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore – Ruskin Bond; Old Man River – Dorothy Deming (Drama); Seventeen Oranges – Bill Naughton; Water – The Elixir of Life – Sir C.V. Raman; From Zero to Infinity – Biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan; A Birthday Letter – Jawaharlal Nehru; The Nose Jewel – C.Rajagopalachari; Hobby – Turns A Successful Career; Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist – Nathaniel Hawthorne; My Reminiscence – Rabindranath Tagore; Sea Turtles – Sheker Dattatri; When the Trees Walked – Ruskin Bond; A Visitor from Distant Lands; Sports Stars – Mithali Dorai Raj; The Last Stone Carver – Sigrun Srivastav; Eidgah – Munshi Premchand; The Wind on Haunted Hill – Ruskin Bond; A Prayer to the Teacher – Subroto Bagchi; The Tempest – Tales From Shakespeare; A Hunter Turned Naturalist – Jim Corbett; The Cat and the Painkiller (An Extract from the Adventures of Tom Sawyer) – Mark Twain. Note: The Syllabus for Unit VII is based on school textbooks (up to SSLC Standard). |
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| TNPSC Group 4 2024 Updated Syllabus: LINK |
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