The TNPSC Junior Chemist Exam syllabus is designed to test candidates on their knowledge of chemistry and general studies. The syllabus is divided into two main sections:
- Paper I: Subject Paper (Chemistry)
- Paper II: General Studies
1. Paper I: Subject Paper (Chemistry)
This paper focuses on chemistry topics typically covered in a postgraduate degree program. The syllabus is comprehensive and includes the following areas:
Inorganic Chemistry:
- Periodic Table and Periodicity in Properties
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Coordination Chemistry and Organometallics
- Main Group Chemistry
- Transition Elements and Inner Transition Elements
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Solid State Chemistry
- Analytical Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry:
- Structure and Bonding in Organic Molecules
- Stereochemistry
- Reaction Mechanisms
- Reagents and Organic Synthesis
- Heterocyclic Chemistry
- Natural Products and Biomolecules
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Organic Spectroscopy (UV, IR, NMR, Mass Spectrometry)
Physical Chemistry:
- Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry
- Quantum Chemistry
- Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis
- Electrochemistry
- Surface Chemistry and Colloids
- Spectroscopy and Photochemistry
- Statistical Thermodynamics
- Solid State Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry:
- Principles of Volumetric Analysis
- Gravimetric Analysis
- Instrumental Methods of Analysis
- Chromatography (GC, HPLC)
- Spectroscopic Techniques (UV, IR, NMR, AAS)
- Electroanalytical Techniques (Potentiometry, Conductometry)
- Separation Techniques
- Environmental and Industrial Analysis
Industrial Chemistry:
- Chemical Process Industries (Petroleum, Fertilizers, Cement, Sugar)
- Polymer Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Agrochemicals
- Corrosion and its Control
- Green Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
2. Paper II: General Studies
This section assesses the candidate’s general awareness, covering the following topics:
General Studies (Degree Standard):
- General Science:
- Basics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Environmental Science
- Current Events:
- National and International Events
- Indian Polity, Economy, Geography
- Geography:
- Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India
- Geography of Tamil Nadu
- History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu:
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History
- Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu
- Indian Polity:
- Constitution of India
- Political System
- Panchayati Raj
- Public Administration
- Indian Economy:
- Economic Development
- Planning in India
- Agricultural, Industrial, and Service Sectors
- Government Welfare Schemes
- Indian National Movement:
- Freedom Struggle
- Role of Tamil Nadu in the Freedom Struggle
- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu:
- Socio-Economic Development
- Government Policies and Schemes
Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard):
- Basic Arithmetic:
- Number System
- Percentages
- Ratios and Proportions
- Logical Reasoning:
- Analogies
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Data Interpretation:
- Interpretation of Graphs, Charts, and Tables
- Problem-Solving Skills:
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
Final Notes:
- The Paper I syllabus focuses on the candidate’s expertise in chemistry, while Paper II tests their general knowledge and reasoning abilities.
- This comprehensive syllabus ensures that candidates are well-prepared for the technical and administrative responsibilities associated with the Junior Chemist role in the TNPSC.
