{"id":4340,"date":"2026-08-11T16:16:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=4340"},"modified":"2026-08-11T18:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:31:19","slug":"tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Unit-Wise Topics, Marks Weightage &#038; Paper Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a88877ddae3a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a88877ddae3a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_2026_PDF_Download\" >TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_2026_Details_Here\" >TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 Details Here!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_2026_%E2%80%93_Download_PYQ_PDFs\" >TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Papers 2026 \u2013 Download PYQ PDFs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Overview\" >TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Quick Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_Date_2026\" >TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_Pattern_%E2%80%94_Overview_of_Both_Stages_Prelims_Mains\" >TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern \u2014 Overview of Both Stages ( Prelims &amp; Mains)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026_Paper_Structure_and_Marks\" >TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026: Paper Structure and Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%94_General_Studies_Part_A_Unit-Wise\" >TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2014 General Studies (Part A), Unit-Wise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%94_Aptitude_and_Mental_Ability_Part_B\" >TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2014 Aptitude and Mental Ability (Part B)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026_Paper-Wise_Structure_and_Marks\" >TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2026: Paper-Wise Structure and Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_2026_Syllabus_%E2%80%94_Paper_I_Tamil_Eligibility_Test\" >TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Syllabus \u2014 Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_2026_Syllabus_%E2%80%94_Paper_II_General_Studies_I_250_Marks\" >TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Syllabus \u2014 Paper II: General Studies I (250 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_2026_Syllabus_%E2%80%94_Paper_III_General_Studies_II_250_Marks\" >TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Syllabus \u2014 Paper III: General Studies II (250 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_2026_Syllabus_%E2%80%94_Paper_IV_General_Studies_III_250_Marks\" >TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Syllabus \u2014 Paper IV: General Studies III (250 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Marks_Weightage_2026_%E2%80%94_Where_to_Focus_Your_Prelims_Mains_Preparation\" >TNPSC Group 1 Marks Weightage 2026 \u2014 Where to Focus Your Prelims &amp; Mains Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-syllabus\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_2026_%E2%80%93_Language_Options_Question_Paper_Rules\" >TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 &#8211; Language Options &amp; Question Paper Rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Knowing that TNPSC Group 1 has a Prelims and four Mains papers isn&#8217;t enough to build a study plan around \u2014 you need to know exactly how many marks each unit carries, which papers are qualifying versus scoring, and where the real weightage sits. This guide breaks down the complete TNPSC Group 1 syllabus 2026 and exam pattern, unit by unit, exactly as published in TNPSC Notification No. 05\/2026 and confirmed on the Commission&#8217;s official syllabus page. Download detailed PDF now!<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:53;827-879\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_2026_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026, released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (CCSE-I), covers recruitment to top administrative posts such as Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, District Educational Officer, and Forest Apprentice. The selection process runs across three stages \u2014 an objective Preliminary exam with 200 questions worth 300 marks, a descriptive Main written exam with four papers, and an Oral Test\/Interview worth 100 marks.<\/p>\r\n<p>In the Preliminary exam, each correct answer carries 1.5 marks, and only the Mains and Oral Test count toward the final merit rank, since the Preliminary exam is purely a qualifying round used to shortlist candidates for the Mains. The syllabus and post allocation differ slightly across Group I, I-A, I-B, I-C, and VI services, so candidates should check which specific post and paper combination applies to them before starting preparation.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Post-wise Syllabus Table \u2014 TNPSC Group 1 Services<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Post(s)<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Department<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Papers \/ Subjects<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Syllabus PDF<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group-I (Prelims)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">All Group-I posts<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Departments concerned<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/497_group-1-preliminary-syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/497_group-1-preliminary-syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group-I (Mains)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">All Group-I posts<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Departments concerned<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test; Paper II: General Studies I; Paper III: General Studies II; Paper IV: General Studies III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/498_group-1-mains-syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/498_group-1-mains-syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group I-A (Prelims)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Conservator of Forests<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Forest<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/497_group-1-preliminary-syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/497_group-1-preliminary-syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group I-A (Mains)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Conservator of Forests<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Forest<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test; Paper II\u2013IV: General Studies I, II, III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/498_group-1-mains-syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/498_group-1-mains-syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group I-B (Prelims)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Commissioner<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Hindu Religious &amp; Charitable Endowments<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/497_group-1-preliminary-syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/497_group-1-preliminary-syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group I-B (Mains)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Commissioner<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Hindu Religious &amp; Charitable Endowments<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Eligibility Test; General Studies; Hindu Religion; Law (descriptive)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/498_group-1-mains-syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/498_group-1-mains-syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group I-C (Prelims)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">District Educational Officer<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">School Education<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies (175 items) + Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability (25 items)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grp_I_C_DEO_Syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grp_I_C_DEO_Syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group I-C (Mains)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">District Educational Officer<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">School Education<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test; Paper II &amp; III: General Studies (Descriptive); Paper IV: Education (Objective, B.Ed syllabus)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grp_I_C_DEO_Syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grp_I_C_DEO_Syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group VI (Prelims)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Forest Apprentice<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Forest<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/497_group-1-preliminary-syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/497_group-1-preliminary-syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group VI (Mains)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Forest Apprentice<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Forest<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test; Paper II\u2013IV: General Studies I, II, III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/498_group-1-mains-syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/498_group-1-mains-syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:53;827-879\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_2026_Details_Here\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 Details Here!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Particulars<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Conducting Body<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Exam Name<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Combined Civil Services Examination \u2013 I (Group I Services)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Notification No.<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">05\/2026<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Advertisement No.<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">736<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Notification Date<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23 June 2026<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">26 (provisional)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Mode<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online only<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Start Date<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30 June 2026<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Last Date<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">29 July 2026<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Correction Window<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2 \u2013 4 August 2026<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims Exam Date<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">27 September 2026 (revised from 6 September 2026)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Selection Stages<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Pay Level<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level 22 (\u20b956,100 \u2013 \u20b92,05,700)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Official Website<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">tnpsc.gov.in<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Previous_Year_Question_Papers_2026_%E2%80%93_Download_PYQ_PDFs\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Papers 2026 \u2013 Download PYQ PDFs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Year<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\r\n<td>2021<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/07_01_2021_G1P-GS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/07_01_2021_G1P-GS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\r\n<td>2019<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019_Group-1-Prelims-_GS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019_Group-1-Prelims-_GS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\r\n<td>2017<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2017-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2017-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\r\n<td>2015<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2015-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2015-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\r\n<td>2014<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2014-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2014-TNPSC-Group-1-Preliminary-Question-paper.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Mains<\/td>\r\n<td>2019<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P1_120719.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P1_120719.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Mains<\/td>\r\n<td>2019<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P2_130719.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P2_130719.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Mains<\/td>\r\n<td>2019<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P3_140719.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_2019_CCS_I_QP_P3_140719.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Mains<\/td>\r\n<td>2011<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mains-paper-i-2011.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mains-paper-i-2011.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Mains<\/td>\r\n<td>2011<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mains-paper-ii.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mains-paper-ii.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>General Studies &amp; Tamil<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/general-studies-in-Tamil.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/general-studies-in-Tamil.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:53;827-879\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Overview\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Quick Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Includes Paper I (100 marks, qualifying only) + Papers II, III, IV (250 each) + Interview (100) = 850 total, of which only 750 (Papers II\u2013IV) plus Interview count toward final merit.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-15:45;881-1143\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Stage<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Papers<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Total Marks<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Type<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Preliminary Examination<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1 combined paper (General Studies + Aptitude)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Objective (OMR)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Main Examination<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4 papers (I\u2013IV)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">850*<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Descriptive<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Interview<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Personal Interview<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:53;827-879\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_Date_2026\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination 2026 has been revised to 27 September 2026, from the originally scheduled date of 6 September 2026. The exam will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Candidates should check the official TNPSC updates for any further changes.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_Pattern_%E2%80%94_Overview_of_Both_Stages_Prelims_Mains\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern \u2014 Overview of Both Stages ( Prelims &amp; Mains)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:118;2066-2183\">TNPSC Group 1 (Combined Civil Services Examination \u2013 I) is conducted in two written stages, followed by an interview:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-41:86;2185-2582\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:175;2185-2359\"><strong>Preliminary Examination<\/strong> \u2014 a single objective paper combining General Studies (degree standard) and Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability (SSLC standard), used purely for screening.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:137;2360-2496\"><strong>Main Examination<\/strong> \u2014 four descriptive papers, of which Paper I (Tamil) is qualifying and Papers II, III, IV are scored toward merit.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:86;2497-2582\"><strong>Interview<\/strong> \u2014 100 marks, added directly to the Main Exam score for final ranking.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:234;2584-2817\">The syllabus for both the Preliminary and Main Examinations is published as Annexure III of the notification, and the same paper structure is also listed on TNPSC&#8217;s official syllabus page for &#8220;All posts included in Group-I Services.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:234;2584-2817\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026_Paper_Structure_and_Marks\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026: Paper Structure and Marks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"53:1-56:100;3132-3321\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"53:1-53:23;3132-3154\"><strong>Total marks:<\/strong> 300<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"54:1-54:33;3155-3187\"><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Objective, OMR-based<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:34;3188-3221\"><strong>Language:<\/strong> Tamil and English<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"56:1-56:100;3222-3321\"><strong>Qualifying marks:<\/strong> 120\/300 for &#8220;Others,&#8221; 90\/300 for SC\/SC(A)\/ST\/MBC\/DC\/BC(OBCM)\/BCM candidates<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-51:42;2878-3130\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Part<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Questions<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">A<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">175<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours (combined)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">B<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Aptitude and Mental Ability<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours (combined)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>200<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>3 hours<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"58:1-58:196;3323-3518\">Remember \u2014 this stage is purely a screening test. Marks scored here don&#8217;t carry into your final merit, so the goal is simply to clear the qualifying cut-off comfortably and move to the Main Exam.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"60:1-60:65;3520-3584\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%94_General_Studies_Part_A_Unit-Wise\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2014 General Studies (Part A), Unit-Wise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:129;3586-3714\">Part A carries 175 questions across six units. Here&#8217;s exactly what each unit covers and how many questions it typically carries:<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:43;3716-3758\">Unit I: General Science (10 Questions)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:459;3759-4217\">Scientific temper and reasoning; nature of the universe; mechanics, properties of matter, force, motion, and energy; everyday applications of electricity, magnetism, light, sound, heat, nuclear physics, and electronics; elements, compounds, acids, bases, salts, fertilizers, pesticides; classification of living organisms, genetics, physiology, nutrition, human diseases; environment and ecology; latest inventions in science and technology; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-67:47;4219-4265\">Unit II: Geography of India (10 Questions)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:401;4266-4666\">Physical features, monsoon, rainfall, weather, and climate; water resources and rivers; soil, minerals, and natural resources; forest and wildlife; agricultural patterns; transport and communication; population density, distribution, racial and linguistic groups; natural calamities, disaster management, environmental pollution, climate change, green energy; geographical landmarks; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"70:1-70:85;4668-4752\">Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (25 Questions)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-71:479;4753-5231\">Indus Valley Civilization; Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, Marathas; South Indian history; National Renaissance and early uprisings against British rule; the Indian National Congress; leaders such as B.R. Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O. Chidambaranar, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, and others; Satyagraha and militant movements; communalism and Partition; unity in diversity; India as a secular state; national symbols; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"73:1-73:42;5233-5274\">Unit IV: Indian Polity (40 Questions)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:537;5275-5811\">The largest single unit in Part A by question count. Constitution of India \u2014 Preamble, salient features; Union, State, and Union Territory relations; Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles; Union and State Executive\/Legislature; local governments and Panchayat Raj; federalism and Centre-State relations; elections; Judiciary and rule of law; anti-corruption measures \u2014 Lokpal, Lok Ayukta; Right to Information; women&#8217;s empowerment; consumer protection; political parties and the political system; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"76:1-76:87;5813-5899\">Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (50 Questions)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:553;5900-6452\">The single highest-weightage unit in the entire Preliminary syllabus. Nature of the Indian economy; five-year plans, Planning Commission, NITI Aayog; RBI, fiscal and monetary policy, Finance Commission, GST; agriculture, industrial growth, rural welfare programmes; population, education, health, employment, poverty; Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu; social reform movements and their socio-economic impact; reservation policy rationale; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu; public delivery systems; current socio-economic issues and current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:100;6454-6553\">Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (40 Questions)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"80:1-80:426;6554-6979\">History of Tamil society and archaeological discoveries; Tamil literature from the Sangam age to contemporary times; Thirukkural \u2014 its significance, universal values, and philosophical content; Tamil Nadu&#8217;s role in the freedom struggle; role of women in the freedom struggle; the Justice Party and growth of Rationalism; the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidian Movement; contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"82:1-82:66;6981-7046\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%94_Aptitude_and_Mental_Ability_Part_B\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2014 Aptitude and Mental Ability (Part B)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"84:1-84:68;7048-7115\">Part B carries 25 questions at SSLC standard, split into two units:<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-86:36;7117-7152\">Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"87:1-87:174;7153-7326\">Simplification; Percentage; Highest Common Factor (HCF); Lowest Common Multiple (LCM); Ratio and Proportion; Simple Interest; Compound Interest; Area; Volume; Time and Work.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"89:1-89:38;7328-7365\">Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"90:1-90:92;7366-7457\">Logical reasoning; Puzzles; Dice; Visual reasoning; Alpha-numeric reasoning; Number series.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"90:1-90:92;7366-7457\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026_Paper-Wise_Structure_and_Marks\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2026: Paper-Wise Structure and Marks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Paper I is purely qualifying \u2014 you must clear it before your Paper II, III, and IV answer sheets are even evaluated. Language of the question paper for Paper I is Tamil; for Papers II, III, and IV, it&#8217;s Tamil and English.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"96:1-103:56;7684-8263\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Qualifying Marks (Others)<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Qualifying Marks (SC\/ST\/MBC etc.)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies I<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">250<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300 (II+III+IV combined)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">225 (II+III+IV combined)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">250<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper IV<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">250<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Interview<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014 (no minimum)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014 (no minimum)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total (II+III+IV+Interview)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>850<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"107:1-107:59;8488-8546\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_2026_Syllabus_%E2%80%94_Paper_I_Tamil_Eligibility_Test\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Syllabus \u2014 Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"109:1-109:61;8548-8608\">Standard: SSLC | Marks: 100 (Qualifying) | Duration: 3 hours<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"111:1-111:90;8610-8699\">This paper tests practical Tamil language proficiency rather than literature, and covers:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"112:1-118:42;8700-8978\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"112:1-112:54;8700-8753\">Translation \u2014 English to Tamil and Tamil to English<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"113:1-113:37;8754-8790\">Pr\u00e9cis writing (\u0b9a\u0bc1\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf \u0b8e\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bb2\u0bcd)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"114:1-114:35;8791-8825\">Comprehension (\u0baa\u0bca\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0b89\u0ba3\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0ba9\u0bcd)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"115:1-115:39;8826-8864\">Expansion of ideas from a given note<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"116:1-116:39;8865-8903\">Essay writing related to Thirukkural<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"117:1-117:33;8904-8936\">Letter writing (as applicable)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"118:1-118:42;8937-8978\">General knowledge of the Tamil language<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"120:1-120:597;8980-9576\">Topics covered under this paper&#8217;s broader syllabus also include current affairs, social issues, contemporary problems, environmental issues, Indian economy-related topics, science and technology, arts and culture, social reform movements \u2014 the Dravidian Movement and Self-Respect Movement, Tamil language in the digital age (computing Tamil, e-governance Tamil, office Tamil), and Tamil Nadu&#8217;s socio-economic progress and welfare schemes. Given the qualifying nature of this paper, a solid working command of written Tamil, rather than deep literary study, is what typically decides success here.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"122:1-122:67;9578-9644\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_2026_Syllabus_%E2%80%94_Paper_II_General_Studies_I_250_Marks\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Syllabus \u2014 Paper II: General Studies I (250 Marks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"124:1-124:67;9646-9712\">Unit I: Modern History of India and Indian Culture (100 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"125:1-125:774;9713-10486\">Advent of Europeans, colonialism, and the establishment of British rule; early uprisings \u2014 South Indian rebellion (1799\u20131801), Vellore rebellion (1806), Sepoy Mutiny (1857); Indian National Movements \u2014 Moderates, Extremists, and Terrorism; national leaders including Tagore, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Gandhi, Nehru, Bose, Ambedkar, and Patel; constitutional developments from 1773 to 1950; Partition of India; Tamil Nadu&#8217;s role in the freedom struggle \u2014 Subramanya Siva, Bharathiyar, V.O. Chidambaranar, Rajagopalachariyar, Periyar, Kamarajar; National Renaissance and socio-religious reform movements; emergence of &#8220;Social Justice&#8221; ideology and the Justice Party in Tamil Nadu; salient features of Indian culture, unity in diversity; national symbols and cultural panorama.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"127:1-127:63;10488-10550\">Unit II: Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu (100 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"128:1-128:621;10551-11171\">Population explosion, fertility, mortality, and population control; migration and poverty; illiteracy, dropouts, Right to Education, women&#8217;s education; child labour and child abuse; sanitation \u2014 rural and urban; women empowerment \u2014 domestic violence, dowry, sexual assault laws and schemes; urbanisation policy; religious and communal violence; problems of minorities and human rights issues; regional disparities; social development models and community development programmes; health and human development \u2014 health policy and healthcare programmes in India; vulnerable sections and welfare programmes; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"130:1-130:46;11173-11218\">Unit III: Ethics and Integrity (50 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"131:1-131:515;11219-11733\">Ethics and human interface \u2014 definitions and scope; ethics of Indian schools of philosophy and of Thirukkural; kinds of ethics \u2014 Intuitionism, Existentialism; duties, responsibility, and moral judgements; attitude and its relation with thought and behaviour; ethics in public administration \u2014 philosophical basis of governance and probity; codes of ethics and conduct for public service professionals; transparency and service delivery; maintenance of confidentiality; citizen&#8217;s charters; challenges of corruption.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"133:1-133:69;11735-11803\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_2026_Syllabus_%E2%80%94_Paper_III_General_Studies_II_250_Marks\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Syllabus \u2014 Paper III: General Studies II (250 Marks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"135:1-135:101;11805-11905\">Unit I: Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends Across the World Affecting India (100 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"136:1-136:747;11906-12652\">Historical background and making of the Indian Constitution; Preamble, salient features, Parts, Articles, Schedules, and Amendments; Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles; Union and State government structure \u2014 Legislature, Executive, Judiciary; local government and the 73rd\/74th Constitutional Amendments; federalism and Union-State relations; Indian Administration and Civil Services \u2014 historical background, classification, recruitment; political parties, pressure groups, and mass media; administrative reforms \u2014 Central Vigilance Commission, Lokpal, Lokayukta, RTI Act; profile of Indian states; India&#8217;s foreign policy, defence, and national security; international organisations, pacts, and summits; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"138:1-138:95;12654-12748\">Unit II: Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India (100 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"139:1-139:772;12749-13520\">Science and technology \u2014 achievements, applications, and impacts; elements, compounds, acids, bases, salts; chemistry of ores and metals; fertilizers, pesticides, polymers; renewable and non-renewable energy; space research, nano science and technology; advancements in IT, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence; computer systems, networks, cybersecurity, machine learning; agriculture biotechnology and genetically modified crops; horticulture and modern propagation techniques; main concepts of life science \u2014 cell biology, nutrition, respiration, genetics, heredity; communicable and non-communicable diseases; organ transplantation, stem cell technology, forensic science; government organisations in science and technology \u2014 DRDO and others; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"141:1-141:62;13522-13583\">Unit III: Tamil Society \u2014 Culture and Heritage (50 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"142:1-143:530;13584-14179\"><em>(Candidates may answer this unit either in Tamil or in English)<\/em> Origin and development of Tamilians; palm-leaf manuscripts and documents; archaeological excavations \u2014 Adhichanallur, Arikkamedu, Keeladi, Konthakai, Manalur, Sivakalai; Tamil arts, science, and culture across the Sangam, Medieval, and Modern ages; growth of Rationalism and the origin of Dravidian Movements in Tamil Nadu; socio-cultural life of the modern Tamilian \u2014 caste, religion, women, polity, education, and commerce; the Tamil diaspora; development of modern Tamil through print, translation, film, computers, and media.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"145:1-145:69;14181-14249\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_2026_Syllabus_%E2%80%94_Paper_IV_General_Studies_III_250_Marks\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Syllabus \u2014 Paper IV: General Studies III (250 Marks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"147:1-147:101;14251-14351\">Unit I: General Geography and Geography of India with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu (75 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"148:1-148:548;14352-14899\">Earth and universe \u2014 solar system, atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere; India and Tamil Nadu&#8217;s location, physical divisions, drainage, weather, and climate; natural resources, irrigation, mineral and energy resources; agriculture, industries, population growth and distribution; races, tribes, linguistics, and religions; geopolitics and border disputes; oceans and seas \u2014 Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal; geospatial technology \u2014 Remote Sensing, GIS, GNSS; map-based questions on locating features and places; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"150:1-150:74;14901-14974\">Unit II: Environment, Biodiversity and Disaster Management (75 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"151:1-151:613;14975-15587\">Ecology \u2014 structure and function of ecosystems, ecological succession; biodiversity types and hotspots in India; CITES, IUCN, and the Convention on Biological Diversity; environmental pollution and management \u2014 air, water, soil, thermal, and noise pollution; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); sustainable development goals; climate change and its consequences for Tamil Nadu, India, and globally; the Paris Agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions; natural and manmade disasters; the National Disaster Management Authority and Sendai Framework; environmental health and sanitation; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"153:1-153:105;15589-15693\">Unit III: Indian Economy \u2014 Current Economic Trends and Impact of Global Economy on India (100 marks)<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"154:1-154:784;15694-16477\">The largest single unit in Paper IV. Features of Indian economy, national income, NITI Aayog; agriculture, land reforms, Green Revolution, MSP, Public Distribution System; industrial policy, disinvestment, PPP, MSMEs, &#8220;Make in India&#8221;; infrastructure, banking, and finance \u2014 RBI, monetary policy, stock market; public finance \u2014 GST, fiscal policy, fiscal federalism; poverty, inequality, unemployment, gender inequality; inflation and sustainable economic growth; India&#8217;s foreign trade, globalization, and international institutions \u2014 IMF, World Bank, BRICS, SAARC, ASEAN; Tamil Nadu&#8217;s economy \u2014 Gross State Domestic Product, contract farming, organic farming policy, industry and entrepreneurship development, tourism, self-help groups, and rural welfare programmes; current affairs.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"156:1-156:63;16479-16541\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Marks_Weightage_2026_%E2%80%94_Where_to_Focus_Your_Prelims_Mains_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Marks Weightage 2026 \u2014 Where to Focus Your Prelims &amp; Mains Preparation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"158:1-158:57;16543-16599\"><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam 2026 Weightage (out of 175 GS questions)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"160:1-167:40;16601-16985\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Unit<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Topic<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Questions<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">% Weightage<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">V<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Economy &amp; TN Development Administration<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">28.6%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">IV<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Polity<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">22.9%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">VI<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">History, Culture, Heritage &amp; Movements in Tamil Nadu<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">22.9%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">History, Culture of India &amp; National Movement<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">14.3%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">I<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Science<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5.7%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Geography of India<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5.7%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"169:1-169:230;16987-17216\">Indian Economy\/TN Development Administration, Indian Polity, and Tamil Nadu History\/Culture together make up nearly 75% of the General Studies section \u2014 these three units deserve the bulk of your Prelims study time.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"171:1-171:71;17218-17288\"><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026 Weightage (out of 750 scoring marks across Papers II\u2013IV)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"173:1-183:61;17290-17928\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Unit<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Topic<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">% of Total Scoring Marks<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">I<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Modern History of India &amp; Indian Culture<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13.3%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Social Issues in India &amp; Tamil Nadu<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13.3%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ethics and Integrity<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6.7%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">I<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Polity &amp; Emerging Political Trends<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13.3%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Science and Technology<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13.3%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Society \u2014 Culture and Heritage<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6.7%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">IV<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">I<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Geography of India &amp; Tamil Nadu<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">IV<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">II<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Environment, Biodiversity &amp; Disaster Management<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">IV<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">III<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Economy \u2014 Current Trends<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13.3%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"185:1-185:314;17930-18243\">Unlike the Prelims, the Main Exam distributes marks far more evenly across History, Polity, Science &amp; Technology, and Economy (each at 100 marks \/ 13.3%) \u2014 meaning a genuinely well-rounded General Studies preparation matters more at this stage than in the Prelims, where Economy and Polity dominate.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"187:1-187:49;18245-18293\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_2026_%E2%80%93_Language_Options_Question_Paper_Rules\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 &#8211; Language Options &amp; Question Paper Rules<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"189:1-193:162;18295-19199\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"189:1-189:80;18295-18374\"><strong>Preliminary Examination:<\/strong> Question paper is bilingual \u2014 Tamil and English.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"190:1-190:128;18375-18502\"><strong>Main Examination Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test):<\/strong> Question paper is in Tamil only, and answers must be written in Tamil.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"191:1-191:330;18503-18832\"><strong>Main Examination Papers II, III, IV:<\/strong> Question papers are bilingual (Tamil and English), but candidates must answer entirely in <strong>one language only<\/strong> \u2014 either fully in Tamil or fully in English. Mixing languages partway through a paper (except for untranslatable technical terms) leads to invalidation of the answer booklet.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"192:1-192:205;18833-19037\"><strong>Paper III, Unit III (Tamil Society \u2014 Culture and Heritage):<\/strong> This specific unit can be answered in either Tamil or English, regardless of which language the candidate chose for the rest of the paper.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"193:1-193:162;19038-19199\">In case of any doubt or discrepancy between the Tamil and English versions of the notification or question papers, the <strong>English version is treated as final<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Knowing the syllabus is only step one \u2014 the Entri App turns this exact unit-wise breakdown into structured video lessons, topic-wise practice questions, full-length mock tests, and daily current affairs mapped directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/tnpsc-group-1-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 1&#8242;<\/a>s Prelims and Mains syllabus. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/webapp.entri.app\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entri App<\/a> to start preparing unit by unit, with your study time weighted the way the actual exam is weighted.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><colgroup><col width=\"320\" \/><col width=\"342\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 1 Exam  Information Links&quot;}\"><em><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Exam Information Links<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 1 Notification&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-notification\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 1 Notification<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td 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href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-exam-30-days-study-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 1 Study Plan<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 1 Preparation Tips and Tricks&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-tnpsc-group-1-exam\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-tnpsc-group-1-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 1 Preparation Tips and Tricks<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;TNPSC Group 1 Previous Question papers&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-examination-previous-year-papers\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-group-1-examination-previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Group 1 Previous Question Papers<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td 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