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TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2027

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission)Offline (Pen & Paper)Once a year
Total Questions200
Duration180 min
Total Marks300
Marking Scheme+1.5 for correct, no negative marking

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1General Studies100150
2Tamil Language & Literature (Aptitude in Tamil)100150
Total200300

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 20-42 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Exam Schedule

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

January 2028

Registration Opens

September 2027

Preparation Tips

  • 1Tamil Nadu history (Chola Dynasty, Pallava, Sangam literature) carries significant weightage in TNPSC — master this thoroughly
  • 2No negative marking is a major advantage — attempt all 200 questions without hesitation
  • 3Tamil Language component is mandatory — even non-native speakers must learn basic Tamil grammar and vocabulary
  • 4Current affairs specific to Tamil Nadu (budget, welfare schemes, Chennai infrastructure) are heavily tested in Mains

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