TNPSC Syllabus 2021: Download Subject Wise Syllabus for Prelims and Mains

TNPSC Syllabus 2021 is released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission along with its official notification for TNPSC 2021 exam. TNPSC Combined Civil Services Exam 2021 will be conducted for Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 & Group 4 Services. 

Candidates preparing for the TNPSC Exam 2021 must check the updates TNPSC Syllabus for both Prelims and Mains Exam. The TN Civil Service Exam consist of two stages, Prelims and Mains Exam. The syllabus for both the stages must be understood in a thorough manner for better preparation and better result. Below mentioned is the detailed TNPSC Syllabus for Prelims and Mains Exam for Group I to Group IV Services. You must download the TNPSC Syllabus pdf for your reference. 

Following are the topics to be covered for the TNPSC Prelims Exam. 

1. General Science
2. Current Events
3. Geography of India
4. History and Culture of India
5. Indian Polity
6. Indian Economy
7. Indian National Movement
8. History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
9. Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
10. Aptitude and Mental Ability

TNPSC Prelims Paper 1 will have 2 main sections TNPSC Prelims Syllabus 2021 for each section is given below. Check TNPSC Prelims Syllabus for Group 1 services below. 

TNPSC General Studies Syllabus

1. General Science

• Elements and compounds, bases, acids, salts, fertilizers, petroleum products, pesticides
• Scientific temper and scientific knowledge - conceptual learning vs. rote learning – the power of reasoning – science as a tool to understand the present, past, and future
• Nature of universe – mechanics – general scientific laws – properties of matter, motion, force, and energy – everyday application of the basic principles of electricity, mechanics and magnetism, sound, light, heat, laser, electronics, nuclear physics, and communications
• Main concepts of classification of living organisms, human diseases, life science, evolution, genetics, nutrition, physiology, health, and hygiene
• Environment and ecology

2. Current Events

• History – national symbols – latest diary of events – profile of states – eminent personalities - sports and places in the news, books, and authors. 
• Polity – political system and political parties in India – general administration and public awareness – welfare government-oriented schemes and their utility, problems in public delivery systems.
• Geography – geographical monuments.
• Science – the latest inventions in technology and science
• Economics – economic issues - current Socio.

3. Geography

• Physical features – rainfall, monsoon, weather and climate – location – water resources – minerals, soil, and natural resources – rivers in India – agricultural pattern - forest and wildlife.
• Social geography – distribution and population density – racial, major tribes, and linguistic groups.
• Transport – communication.
• Disaster management - natural calamity – environmental pollution: preventive measures and reasons – green energy - climate change. 

4. History and Culture of India

• Indus valley civilization – Delhi sultans, Guptas, Marathas and Mughals – age of Bahmani Kingdoms and Vijayanagaram – south Indian history.
• Unity in diversity – language, race, custom, characteristics of Indian culture. 
• Change and cultural history of India - continuity in the Socio.
• India as social harmony and secular state.

5. Indian Polity

• Union executive, panchayat raj, union legislature – state legislature, state executive – local governments.
• Citizenship, fundamental duties, fundamental rights, directive principles in state policy.
• Election – the rule of law – judiciary in India.
• Spirit of federalism: state and centre relationships.
• Corruption in public life – Lokpal and Lokayukta – anti-corruption measures – empowerment of women – the right to information – human rights charter, consumer protection forums.
• Constitution of India – salient features of the constitution – state, union, and union territory, preamble to the constitution.

6. Indian Economy

• Nature of Indian economy – an assessment – five-year plan models, Niti Ayog, and Planning Commission.
• Structure of employment generation and Indian economy, agriculture and land reforms – application of technology and science in agriculture – rural welfare-oriented programs – industrial growth – social problems – education, population, health, poverty, employment.
• Sources of revenue – fiscal policy and monetary policy – reserve bank of India – resource sharing between state and union governments – finance commission – services tax and goods.

7. Indian National Movement

• National renaissance – Indian national congress – an early uprising against British rule – Bhagat Singh, B.R.Ambedkar, Bharathiar, Jawaharlal Nehru, V.O.Chidambaranar, Kamarajar, Thanthai Periyar, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Rajaji, Mahatma Gandhi, Subash Chandra Bose, and others – the emergence of leaders
• Partition and communalism.
• Various modes of agitation: militant movements and growth of Satyagraha

8. History, Heritage, Culture and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

• Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – the role of women in the freedom struggle – early agitations against British rule
• Thirukkural : (a) relevance to everyday life (b) significance as secular literature (c) Thirukkural and universal values – equality, humanism, etc. (d) impact of Thirukkural on humanity (e) philosophical content in Thirukkural (f ) relevance to Socio – politico-economic affairs. 
• Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu – justice party, growth of rationalism – Self-Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement and principles underlying both these movements, contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna
• History of Tamil society, Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times and archaeological discoveries

9. Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

• Welfare schemes for several sections of people and political parties – the rationale behind access to social resources and reservation policy – economic trends in Tamil Nadu – impact and role of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu
• E-governance in Tamil Nadu
• Health and education systems in Tamil Nadu
• Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth
• Achievements of Tamil Nadu in diverse fields
• Social harmony and social justice as the cornerstones of socio-economic development
• Human development indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the country – the impact of social reform movements in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu

II. Aptitude and Mental Ability Test

• Simplification – highest common factor (HCF) – percentage – lowest common multiple (lcm)
• Simple interest - area - compound interest - volume - work and time.
• Proportion and ratio.
• Logical reasoning – number series – visual reasoning – puzzles-dice – alphanumeric reasoning 

TNPSC Mains Syllabus mentioned below is the syllabus for Group I services. You can download the remaining Group SErvices syllabus form the direct links mentioned below. 

Download TNPSC Syllabus 2021 pdf

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination –I syllabus is divided as per the stages of the exam. Check the topics to be covered under TNPSC Prelims Exam and TNPSC Mains Exam. 

TNPSC Group II Syllabus for both Prelims and Mains is mentioned below. The direct link to download the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus pdf is also given below. 

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus

The topics under TN PCS Syllabus fro Group II services are :

1. General Science
2. Current Events
3. Geography of India
4. History and Culture of India
5. Indian Polity
6. Indian Economy
7. Indian National Movement
8. History, Culture, Heritage and Socio – Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
9. Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
10. Aptitude and Mental Ability

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus

Download TNPSC Group 2 Services Syllabus pdf

Download the TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus and TNPSC Group 4 SErvices syllabus from the direct links mentioned below.