The Combined Civil Services Examination Group 2 (CCSE Group 2) is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) in India. The Group 2 exam is divided into two parts: Group 2 and Group 2A. The syllabus for both groups is similar, with some variations. Below is a general overview of the syllabus for the TNPSC CCSE Group 2 exam:
Preliminary Examination:
The preliminary examination consists of a single paper with multiple-choice questions. The topics covered in the preliminary exam include:
- General Studies:
- General Science
- Current Events
- Geography of India and Tamil Nadu
- History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
- Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests
- General English:
- Grammar
- Literature
- Authors and their Literary Works
- General Tamil:
- Grammar
- Literature
- Authors and their Literary Works
Main Examination:
The main examination is a written examination, and it consists of the following papers:
Paper-I: General Studies:
- Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu.
- Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu.
- Socio-economic issues in Tamil Nadu/ India.
Paper-II: Aptitude and Mental Ability Test:
- Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Puzzles
- Dice
- Visual Reasoning
Paper-III: General Tamil/ General English:
- Descriptive type questions to test the candidate’s proficiency in the chosen language.
Note: The main examination papers are based on the degree standard.
Candidates are advised to refer to the official TNPSC website or the notification for the most accurate and updated information regarding the syllabus, as changes may occur. Additionally, it’s crucial to prepare thoroughly and stay updated on current affairs for the general studies section.
