The TNPSC Group 3 exam syllabus and pattern are designed to test candidates on various subjects to assess their suitability for positions such as Junior Inspector and Store-Keeper. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the syllabus:
Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 3 exam comprises two main parts:
- Part A: Tamil Language Proficiency Test
- Compulsory Tamil Language Proficiency (SSLC Standard) – 100 questions, 150 marks.
- Candidates must score a minimum of 60 marks in Part A to have Part B evaluated.
- Part B: General Studies
- General Studies and General English (SSLC Standard) – 100 questions, 150 marks.
- The combined minimum qualifying marks for Part A and Part B are 90.
Syllabus
Part A: Tamil Language Proficiency
- Questions on Tamil grammar, comprehension, and language skills based on SSLC (10th Standard) syllabus.
Part B: General Studies
1. General Science
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science basics.
2. Current Events
- National and international events, profiles of states, eminent personalities, and awards.
3. Geography
- Physical geography of India, resources, agricultural patterns, climate, and natural disasters.
4. History and Culture of India
- Indus Valley Civilization, Indian freedom struggle, social reformers, and cultural developments.
5. Indian Polity
- Constitution, governance, federalism, fundamental rights, and duties, local governments.
6. Indian Economy
- Economic planning, sources of revenue, economic trends, development administration.
7. Aptitude and Mental Ability
- Simplification, percentages, ratios, logical reasoning, puzzles, and numerical series.
8. Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
- Social justice, health, education systems, economic growth, and social harmony in Tamil Nadu.
9. History, Culture, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
- Role in the freedom struggle, social reforms, and important movements in Tamil Nadu’s history.
