TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022: Download PDF

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022 –  The revised syllabus for the TNPSC Group 2 2022 can be checked on the official website, tnpsc.gov.in. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination (CCSE) for the recruitment for Group-2 & 2A services in TN annually. Candidates who are planning to appear for the examination must read and go through the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022 before they start preparing. Knowledge about the syllabus will surely help the candidates to prepare well for the examination and score good marks. The TNPSC Group 2 recruitment is done through 3 stages of examination- the Preliminary exam, the Mains exam, and the interview. Read below to know more about TNPSC Group 2 2022 revised syllabus and pattern.

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022

In this section, we have mentioned TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022. Candidates should read this section to have knowledge about the syllabus and prepare accordingly keeping the syllabus in mind. The syllabus for the TNPSC Group 2 is divided into two sections: The first is Prelims and the other is Mains.

Steps to Download Syllabus

The candidates can check the revised TNPSC Group 2 exam syllabus in its official notification. They can also download the detailed revised exam syllabus by following these steps:

• Visit tnpsc.gov.in.
• Click on the “Recruitment” option on the menu bar on the top of the home page.
• Click on the “Syllabus” option from the drop-down menu, and then select the “Revised Syllabus” option.
• Scroll down the new page that opens and click on the “(Revised) Scheme and Syllabus” link under the ‘Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group-II & IIA)’ section.
• The PDF of the revised syllabus of the TNPSC Group-2 CCSE will open. Download it for reference.

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022 – For Prelims and Mains

The TNPSC Group 2 examination process consists of the Prelims and the Mains which follow different exam patterns and syllabi. The syllabus for both the exam stages is described below.

Syllabus for the Preliminary Exam

The objective-type TNPSC Group-2 Preliminary exam consists of 3 sections, namely General Tamil/English, General Studies, and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test of SSLC standard.

The General English syllabus for the Prelims is given below.

Part-A Grammar:

• Synonyms and Antonyms, 
• Prefix and Suffix
• Articles, Question Tag 
• Preposition, Verb, Noun, Adjective and Adverb
• Tenses 
• Active and Passive Voice
• Homophones
• Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences
• Singular and Plural
• Degrees of Comparision
• Infinitive/Gerund/Participle
• Subject-Verb Agreement, 
• Compound words
• British and American English

Part-B Poetry:

• Figures of Speech like Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Anaphora, Rhyme Scheme, Rhyming Words, Repetition, etc.
• Poetry Appreciation & Important Lines of Selected Poetry

Part-C Literary Works:

• Prose
• Biographies of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subash Chandra Bose, Helen Keller, Kalpana Chawala, Dr.Salim Ali, Rani of Jhansi, Nelson Mandela, Abraham Lincoln
• General Comprehension

The topic-wise General Studies syllabus for the Prelims is as follows:

General Science:

1. Scientific Knowledge & Temper, Power of Reasoning, Rote vs Conceptual Learning, Science as a tool to understand the past, present & future. 
2. Nature of Universe, General Scientific Laws, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Force, Motion & Energy, Everyday application of the Basic Principles of Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics & Communications. 
3. Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilisers, Pesticides. 
4. Main concepts of Life Sci., Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health & Hygiene, Human Diseases. 
5. Environment & Ecology.

Current Events:

History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Science and Prominent Personalities.

Indian Geography:

1. Location, Physical features, Weather & Climate, Water Resources, Indian Rivers, Soil, Minerals & Natural Resources, Forest & Wildlife, Agri. pattern
2. Transport and Communication
3. Social Geography, Population density & distribution, Racial/Linguistic Groups & Major Tribes
4. Natural calamity, Disaster Mngt., Environmental pollution, Climate change, Green energy.

Indian History & Culture:

1. Indian Civilizations & Kingdoms
2. South Indian History
3. Change & Continuity in the Indian Socio-Cultural History
4. Characteristics of Indian Culture
5. Unity in Diversity – Race/Language/Custom
6. India as a Secular State
7. Social Harmony

Indian Polity:

1. Indian Constitution- Preamble, features, Union/State/Union Territory
2. Citizenship, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Union Executive, Union Legislature–State Executive, State Legislature–Local Govts, Panchayat Raj
4. Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships
5. Election, Indian Judiciary, and Rule of Law. 
6. Corruption in Public Life, Anti-corruption measures, Lokpal & Lok Ayukta, RTI, Women Empowerment, Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter.

Indian Economy:

1. Nature of Indian Economy
2. Sources of revenue
3. Structure of Indian Economy & Employment Generation
4. Land Reforms & Agriculture

National Movements of India:

National Renaissance, Different Modes of Agitation, Communalism, Partition.

History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in TN:

1. History of Tamil Society and related Archaeological Discoveries
2. Tamil Lit. from Sangam Age till Contemporary times
3. Thirukkural
4. Role of TN in the freedom struggle
5. Evolution of 19th & 20th Century Socio-Political Movements in TN.

Development Administration in TN:

1. Human Development Indicators in TN & a comparative assessment across India, Social Reform Movements in the Socio-Economic Development of TN.
2. Political parties & Welfare scheme, Rationale behind Reservation Policy & access to Social Resources, Economic trends in TN
3. Social Justice & Harmony as Cornerstones of Socio-Econ. Development
4. Education & Health Systems in TN 
5. Geography of TN & its impact on Economic growth
6. Achievements of TN
7. e-Governance in TN

The Aptitude and Mental Ability syllabus for the Prelims is listed below:

• Simplification
• Percentage
• Highest Common Factor (HCF) & Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
• Ratio and Proportion
• Simple & Compound interest.
• Area, Volume, Time and Work.
• Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Dice, Visual Reasoning, Alpha-numeric Reasoning, Number Series.

Syllabus for the Mains Exam

The descriptive written Mains TNPSC Group-2 2022 exam consists of 2 papers-

1. Paper-1: SSCL standard Tamil Eligibility Test 
2. Paper-2: Degree standard General Studies test.

The syllabus of Paper-1 in the Mains exam includes-

• Translation from Tamil to English and vice versa.
• Precis Writing
• Comprehension
• Hints Development
• Essay Writing in Thirukkural
• Official Letter writing 
• Knowledge of Tamil Language

The syllabus of Paper-2 in the Mains exam consists of the following broad topics-

• Roles and effects of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu.
• Union and States Administration with special reference to Tamil Nadu.
• Socio-Economic Issues of India and Tamil Nadu.
• Current issues at the national and state levels.

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2022 PDF

TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2022

The exam pattern of the TNPSC Group-2 CCSE 2022 is described as follows for both Prelims and Mains exam stages:

Language: English and/or Tamil. 

Types of Questions: Objective (Multiple-choice questions-MCQs) type for the Preliminary exam. Descriptive type questions for the Mains exam.

Prelims Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the TNPSC Group-2 Prelims is given below-

Total no. of questions	200 ques.
No. of questions of General Tamil/English	100 ques.
No. of questions of General Studies	75 ques.
No. of questions of Aptitude and Mental Ability Test	25 ques.
Duration	03 hours
Max. Marks	300 marks
Min. Qualifying Marks	90 marks

Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains exam consists of a written descriptive exam and an interview. 

Written Examination

The Mains written exam has 2 papers. Paper-2 is only evaluated if the candidate has qualified Paper-1. The exam pattern for both the papers of the TNPSC Group-2 Mains exam is given below-

	Paper-1	Paper-2
Name/Subject	Tamil Eligibility Test	General Studies
Language	Tamil	Fully in Tamil or English
Duration	03 hours	03 hours
Max. Marks	100 marks	300 marks
Min. Qualifying Marks	40 marks	90 marks

Note- Only the marks obtained in Paper-2 are going to be considered for the candidate selection in TNPSC Group-2. Marks scored in Paper-1 are of qualifying nature only.

Interview / Oral test 

In addition to the written Mains exam, the TNPSC Group-2 CCSE for Interview posts also consists of an oral test of 40 marks.

So for the Interview Posts,

Total Marks of Mains Exam- 340 marks (i.e. 300+40)

Mains Min. Qualifying Marks- 102 marks (out of 340)

About TNPSC Group 2 Exam

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts the TNPSC Group 2 Examination every year for the candidates who wish to join the Civil Services of Tamil Nadu. Candidates have to appear for prelims and mains examination and qualify both the examination to be eligible for further proceedings. Only those candidates who qualify prelims and mains examination are invited for a personal interview round. Candidates can check the latest notification regarding the TNPSC Group 2 Examination on the official website of TNPSC, tnpsc.gov.in. 

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