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TNPCB Environmental Engineer Tamil Nadu Syllabus 2027

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Environmental Engineer Exam

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control BoardOnline CBTAs per vacancy notification
Total Questions100
Duration90 min
Total Marks100
Marking Scheme1 mark per correct answer, 0.25 negative marking

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Environmental Science2525
2Engineering (Civil/Chemical)2525
3General Studies2525
4Tamil Language2525
Total100100

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Tamil Nadu domicile and knowledge of Tamil language required. Age limit as per TNPCB norms.

ANumber of Attempts

No specified limit; age-bar applies

Exam Schedule

Frequency

As per vacancy notification

Next Exam Date

2026-10-15

Registration Opens

2026-08-01

Preparation Tips

  • 1Prepare Tamil language comprehension from standard Tamil grammar books — the language section tests official correspondence and reading comprehension related to environmental topics.
  • 2Study the Vellore tannery case and Tiruppur Noyyal river pollution case as landmark Indian environmental law cases with high relevance to Tamil Nadu PCB exam questions.
  • 3Master CETP (Common Effluent Treatment Plant) design and operation, as Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of CETPs in India due to its textile and tannery clusters.
  • 4Review the EIA Notification 2006, CRZ Notification 2019, and Environment Protection Act 1986 standards — these are directly tested in the law and compliance section.

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