TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will conduct the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV in the state, for recruitment to eligible candidates under State Civil Services in Tamil Nadu. TNPSC Group 4 2023 notification for various vacancies will be released in the month of November 2023 and the exam may be in the last week of February 2024. The candidates appearing for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2023 should be aware of the examination pattern of the exam and syllabus. We are providing the details of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Dates and Syllabus.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2023 – Important Dates
| Particulars | Month |
| TNPSC Group 4 Notification Publication | November 2023 |
| Last date for submission of the application | December 2023 |
| TNPSC Group Exam Date | February 2024 |
| TNPSC Group Exam Result | May 2024 |
| TNPSC Group Certificate verification | July 2024 |
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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus
GROUP-IV Examination (S.S.L.C. Standard)
General Studies – Topics for Objective type
UNIT-I General Science:
Physics – Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy magnetism, electricity, and electronics -Heat, light, and sound.
Chemistry – Elements and Compounds- Acids, bases, and salts – Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides.
Botany – Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organismNutrition and dietetics-Respiration.
Zoology – Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases – prevention and remedies-Animals, plants, and human life.
UNIT-II. Current Events:
History – Latest diary of events-national -National symbols-Profile of StatesEminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors –
Awards & honors’-India and its neighbors.
Political Science –
- Problems in the conduct of public elections
- Political parties and political system in India
- Public awareness & General administration
- Welfare-oriented govt. schemes, their utility.
Geography – Geographical landmarks
Economics – Current socio-economic problems
Science – Latest inventions in science & technology
UNIT- III. Geography:
Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate water resources — rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest
& wildlife-Agricultural pattern-Transport including surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution natural calamities – Disaster Management.
UNIT – IV. History and Culture of India and Tamilnadu:
Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the brahmans-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture-Unity in diversity –race, color, language, custom-India-as secular state-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes.
UNIT-V. Indian Polity:
Constitution of India–Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, state, and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local
government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law-Elections- Official language and Schedule-VIIICorruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –CVC, Lok Adalat, Ombudsman, CAG – Right to information- Empowerment of women consumer protection forms.
UNIT-VI. Indian Economy:
Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models-an an assessment – Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth Rural welfare oriented programmers – Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu.
UNIT-VI. Indian National Movement:
National renaissance – Emergence of national leaders – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore – Different modes of agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others.
UNIT-VII. Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests:
Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation, and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, diagrams -Analytical interpretation of data –
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 – Alphanumeric Reasoning – Number Series.
SYLLABUS – GENERAL ENGLISH
S.S.L.C. Standard (Objective Type)
PART A – Grammar:
- Match the following words and Phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
- Choose the correct ‘Synonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given
- Choose the correct ‘Antonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given
- Select the correct word (Prefix, Suffix)
- Fill in the blanks with a suitable Article
- Fill in the blanks with a suitable Preposition
- Select the correct Question Tag
- Select the correct Tense
- Select the correct Voice
- Fill in the blanks (Infinitive, Gerund, Participle)
- Identify the sentence pattern of the following sentence (Subject, Verb, Object….) Blanks with correct ‘Homophones’
- Find out the Error (Articles, Prepositions, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb)
- Comprehension
- Select the correct sentence
- Find out the odd words (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb)
- Select the correct Plural forms
- Identify the sentence (Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence)
- Identify the correct Degree.
- Form a new word by blending the words.
- Form compound words (Eg: Noun+Verb, Gerund+Noun)
Part-B – Literature:
- Figures of speech are observed in the following Poems.
- Appreciation Questions from Poetry
- Important lines from Poems.
- Questions on the Biography of
- .Questions on Shakespeare’s
- Questions from Oscar Wilde’s
- Dr.Karl Paulnack
- Comprehension Questions from the following Motivational Essays
- Comprehension Questions from the following description of Places
- British English – American English
Part-C- Authors and their Literary Works:
- Match the Poems with the Poets
- Which Nationality does the story belong to?
- Identify the Author with the short story
- Whose Autobiography / Biography is this?
- Which Nationality does Poet belong to?
- Characters, Quotes, and Important Lines from the following works of Indian Authors
- Drama Famous lines, characters, and quotes from
- Match the Places, Poet, Dramatist, and Painter with a suitable option
- Match the following Folk Arts with the Indian State / Country
- Match the Author with the Relevant Title/Character
- Match the Characters with Relevant Story Title
- About the Poets
- About the Dramatists
- Mention the Poem in which these lines occur.
- Various works of the following Authors
- What is the theme observed in the Literary works?
- Famous Quotes – Who said this?
- To Which period do the Poets belong
- Matching the Poets and Poems
- Nature centered Literary works and Global issues Environment and Conservation
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