Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services): The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will begin accepting online applications for eligible candidates for Group 1 Service positions starting from April 1, 2025, as indicated in the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to build careers in Group 1 services. The commission conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination–II (Group-II and IIA Services) to fill a large number of vacancies for high-grade posts such as Assistant Inspector, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Junior Employment Officer, Probation Officer, Sub Register Grade II and Assistant Section Officer.
Candidates will be selected through a three-stage process comprising a Preliminary Exam (scheduled for June 15, 2025), and Mains Exam. 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 2 & 2A Exam Summary |
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| Organization Name: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Job Location: Tamilnadu |
| Total No of Vacancies: 6244 (Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and IIA Services) Posts) held on 14.09.2024 |
| Selection Process: (i) Common Preliminary Examination (ii) Separate Main examination |
| Notification Date: 20.06.2024 |
| Educational Qualification: Degree |
| Application Fee: Rs. 100 |
| Official Website: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/ |
Posts under Group 2 Services (2024):
| Name of the Post | Name of the Service |
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| 1. Assistant Inspector | Tamil Nadu Labour Subordinate Service |
| 2. Deputy (CPS) Commercial Tax Officer | Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Subordinate Service |
| 3. Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) | Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service |
| 4. Probation Officer | Tamil Nadu Social Defence Subordinate Service |
| 5. Sub Registrar, Grade-II | Tamil Nadu Registration Subordinate Service |
| 6. Special Assistant | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 7. Special Branch Assistant | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 8. Assistant Section Officer | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service |
| 9. Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service |
| 10. Forester | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service & Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Limited |
Posts under Group 2A Services (2024):
| Name of the Post | Name of the Service |
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| 1. Personal Assistant to Chairman and Managing Director | Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation |
| 2. Full Time Residential Warden | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 3. Senior Inspector | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service |
| 4. Audit Inspector | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 5. Assistant Inspector | Tamil Nadu Handloom Subordinate Service |
| 6. Supervisor / Junior Superintendent | Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing Subordinate Service |
| 7. Assistant | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 8. Revenue Assistant | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 9. Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service |
| 10. Executive Officer, Grade-II | Tamil Nadu Town Panchayat Subordinate Service |
| 11. Junior Cooperative Auditor | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Audit Subordinate Service |
| 12. Audit Assistant | Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service |
| 13. Personal Clerk | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service |
| 14. Assistant Grade-III | Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited |
| 15. Accountant (Finance) | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Limited |
| 16. Accountant | Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited |
| 17. Junior Accountant | Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited |
| 18. Male Warden | Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies |
| 19. Extension Officer (Grade-II) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited |
| 20. Lower Division (Counter) Clerk | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service |
Eligibility Conditions:
Age Limit:
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.
Others [Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs]:
Group II Services:
Group IIA Services:
BC (OBCM)s, BCMs, MBCs/DCs, SCs, SC(A)s and STs:
Group II Services
Group IIA Services:
Educational Qualification:
| Post & Educational Qualifications (TNPSC Group 2 Posts) |
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| 1. Assistant Inspector – A degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission Preference (Other things being equal): (i) M.A. Degree in Social Work. (ii) Diploma awarded by the Madras School of Social Work. (iii) M.A. Degree in Applied Psychology of the Sagar University. (iv) Diploma course (2 years) from the Institute for Labour Welfare Workers, Bombay, or The Xavier Labour Relation Institute, Bihar. (v) Diploma in Labour Specialization from PSG School of Social Work, Coimbatore, or the Post Graduate Diploma in Social Services from Loyola College, Madras (Indian Institute of Social Order, Pune). (vi) Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Baroda. (vii) Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Administration (Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies). (viii) Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, and Labour Welfare (Madras Productivity Council). (ix) P.G. Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (Madurai Institute of Social Work, Madurai). (x) M.A. Degree in Work Education (University of Madras). (xi) Released Short Service, Regular Commissioned Officers, Emergency Commissioned Officers, or Other Ex-Servicemen. |
| 2. Deputy (CPS) Commercial Tax Officer – (i) Must possess the degree of B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com., (ii) Other things being equal preference shall be given to candidates as follows: First – Candidates who hold a Degree both in Commerce and Law together with a Diploma in Taxation Law Second – Candidates who hold Degree in Commerce and Law Third – Candidates who hold a Degree either in Commerce or Law together with a Diploma in Taxation Law Fourth – Candidates who hold a Degree in Commerce Fifth – Candidates who hold a Degree in Law Sixth – Candidates who hold a Diploma in Commerce (iii) Other things being equal preference shall be given to Released Emergency Commissioned Officers / Released Short service / Regular Commissioned Officers / Other Ex-Servicemen |
| 3. Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) – Must possess a degree in Arts, Science or Commerce |
| 4. Probation Officer – (i) A degree in Arts or Science (ii) Other things being equal preference shall be given to candidates who possess a degree in Sociology or Psychology (iii) Other things being equal preference shall be given to those who have practical experience in having done social welfare work or who possess a Diploma in Social Service including experience in social and moral hygiene and aftercare work |
| 5. Sub Registrar, Grade-II – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission (ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who, in addition to the qualification specified above possess a B.L., Degree |
| 6. Special Assistant – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission; and (ii) Must have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Typewriting, both in English and Tamil, by the Higher Grade |
| 7. Special Branch Assistant – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission (ii) Preference will be given to those who have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand atleast by the Lower Grade Note: A person appointed to the post shall pass the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting by the Higher Grade within the prescribed period of his / her probation, unless he / she has already passed the said examination |
| 8. Assistant Section Officer – B.L., Degree awarded by any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 9. Assistant Section Officer cum Programmer – Must possess Master’s degree in Computer Application or Master’s degree in Science (Information Technology / Computer Science) |
| 10. Forester – (i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering in any one of the following subjects of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission 1. Agriculture 2. Animal Husbandry 3. Botany 4. Chemistry 5. Computer Applications / Computer Science 6. Engineering (All Engineering subjects including Agricultural Engineering) 7. Environment Science 8. Forestry 9. Geology 10. Horticulture 11. Marine Biology 12. Mathematics 13. Physics 14. Statistics 15. Veterinary Science 16. Wildlife Biology 17. Zoology (ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force) |
| Post & Educational Qualifications (TNPSC Group 2A Posts) |
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| 1. Personal Assistant to Chairman and Managing Director – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission (ii) A pass in the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting in Tamil and English both by the Higher / Senior Grade (iii) A pass in the Government Technical Examinations in Shorthand in Tamil and English both by Higher / Senior Grade Provided that if candidates with the qualifications referred to in items (ii) and (iii) above are not available, candidates who have passed the following examinations in the order of preference indicated below may be appointed, namely; a. Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand in Tamil both by the Higher / Senior Grade and Typewriting and Shorthand in English both by the Lower / Junior Grade. b. Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand in English both by the Higher / Senior Grade and Typewriting and Shorthand in Tamil both by the Lower / Junior Grade. (iv) Pass in “Certificate course in Computer on Office Automation awarded by the Directorate of Technical Education Note: Candidates who do not possess the qualification “Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation” conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education may also apply. If selected they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation. |
| 2. Full Time Residential Warden – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission (ii) Must be an Ex-Servicemen who has worked in the Army in the rank of Junior Commissioned Officer |
| 3. Senior Inspector – a) A Degree of any University or Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be Deemed as University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 or b) A Diploma in Rural Services awarded by the National Council of Rural Higher Education c) A Diploma of Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Other things being equal, preference shall be given to the candidates possessing such qualification and in such order as specified below: i) M.A., Degree in Co-operation; or ii) M.Com., Degree with Co-operation as one of the subjects; or iii) B.A., Degree in Co-operation; or iv) Higher Diploma in Co-operative Management awarded by the Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Chennai; or Institute of Co-operative Management, Madurai; or v) Diploma in Cooperative Business Management awarded by the Vaikunta Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management, Pune. |
| 4. Audit Inspector – Must possess a degree in Arts, Science or Commerce |
| 5. Assistant Inspector – Must possess the degree of B.A., or B.Sc., or B.Com of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its grant |
| 6. Supervisor / Junior Superintendent – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission (ii) Other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who have passed the Government Technical Examination in Book- Keeping by Higher / Senior Grade |
| 7. Assistant – A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 8. Revenue Assistant – A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 9. Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper – A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 10. Executive Officer, Grade-II – A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 11. Junior Cooperative Auditor – Must possess B.B.M., (Bachelor of Banking Management) degree or B.Com., degree or B.Com., (Computer Application) degree or B.A. (Co-operation) degree or Diploma in Rural Services awarded by the Gandhigram Rural University or B.A. (Economics) degree or B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) degree or B.B.E.(Bachelor of Business Economics) Degree awarded by any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 12. Audit Assistant – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission (ii) Preference shall be given to graduates in Commerce |
| 13. Personal Clerk – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission (ii) A pass in the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting in Tamil and English both by the Higher / Senior Grade (iii) A pass in the Government Technical Examinations in Shorthand in Tamil and English both by Higher / Senior Grade Provided that if candidates with the qualifications referred to in items (ii) and (iii) above are not available, candidates who have passed the following examinations in the order of preference indicated below may be appointed, namely; a. Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand in Tamil both by the Higher / Senior Grade and Typewriting and Shorthand in English both by the Lower / Junior Grade. b. Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand in English both by the Higher / Senior Grade and Typewriting and Shorthand in Tamil both by the Lower / Junior Grade. (iv) Pass in “Certificate course in Computer on Office Automation awarded by the Directorate of Technical Education Note: Candidates who do not possess the qualification “Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation” conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education may also apply. If selected they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation. |
| 14. Assistant Grade-III – A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 15. Accountant (Finance) – Must be a graduate in Commerce from a University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 16. Accountant – A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
| 17. Junior Accountant – Should possess a degree in Commerce preferably with qualification in Type writing in English / Tamil in Higher Grade |
| 18. Male Warden – (i) A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission (ii) Preference will be given to those who have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation awarded by Directorate of Technical Education |
| 19. Extension Officer (Grade-II) – Must possess Post Graduate Degree and pass in Co-operative Training |
| 20. Lower Division (Counter) Clerk – A Degree from any University recognised by the University Grants Commission |
Selection Process:
| Selection Process: |
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| For Group II and Group IIA Services, except for the post of Forester in Forest Department and TAFCORN |
| (i) Common Preliminary Examination |
| (ii) Separate Main examination |
| For Post of Forester in Forest Department and TAFCORN |
| (i) Common Preliminary Examination |
| (ii) Main Examination |
| (iii) Endurance Test. |
| Note 1: (i) Common Preliminary Examination for the selection of candidates for Main Examinations; (ii) Main Examination for Group II Services for selection of candidates for the posts in Group II Services; (iii) Main Examination for Group IIA Services for selection of candidates for the posts in Group IIA Services. |
| Note 2: Preliminary Examination is meant to serve as a screening test only and the marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination by the candidates who are declared qualified for admission to the Main Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit. The Commission will draw a list of candidates to be qualified for the Main Examination based on the criterion of minimum qualifying marks |
| Note 3: The Main Examination for Group II Services will consist of two papers in the subjects, out of which Paper I will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in paper II alone will be counted for ranking. The Main Examination for Group IIA Services will consist of two papers in the subjects, out of which Paper I will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in paper II alone will be counted for ranking. The final selection will be made based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the Paper II of Main Examination, subject to the rule of reservation of appointments. |
Scheme of Examination:
Common Preliminary Examination for Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II and Group IIA Services) (Single Paper):
Main Examination for Group II Services:
Main Examination for Group IIA Services:
| Exam Details |
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| Note 1: The questions on General Studies for Preliminary and Main Examination will be set both in Tamil and English. Note 2: The answer sheets of Paper II of Main Examinations of Group II and Group IIA Services will be evaluated, only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks in Paper I of the Main Examination. Note 3: . Appearance in both the papers of the Main Examination is compulsory. Candidates who have not appeared for any one of two papers of the Main Examination, shall not be considered for selection, even if they secure the minimum qualifying marks for selection. |
TNPSC Group 2, 2A – 2025 Syllabus
The candidates must begin their preparation with the subject-wise TNPSC Group 2, 2A syllabus 2025. There are many sections in TNPSC Group 2, 2A Syllabus from which the questions will be asked: General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability Test.
Preliminary Exam:
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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