The Ethics paper in the TNPSC Group 1 Mains examination typically covers topics related to ethics, integrity, and aptitude. The purpose of this paper is to assess the candidate’s understanding of ethical and moral dimensions of issues and their ability to analyze and solve problems from an ethical standpoint. The syllabus may include:
- Ethics and Human Interface:
- Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human actions.
- Dimensions of ethics.
- Ethics in private and public relationships.
- Attitude:
- Content, structure, function, and its influence and relation with thought and behavior.
- Moral and political attitudes.
- Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service:
- Integrity, impartiality, and non-partisanship.
- Objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker sections.
- Emotional Intelligence:
- Concepts, and their utility and application in administration and governance.
- Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers:
- Contributions of philosophers from India and the world.
- Ethics in public administration.
- Probity in Governance:
- Concept of public service.
- Philosophical basis of governance and probity.
- Information sharing and transparency in government.
- Case Studies on Above Issues:
- Analyzing and solving case studies to test the candidate’s understanding and application of ethical principles
It’s essential to thoroughly check the official TNPSC Group 1 Mains syllabus and any updates provided by the commission. Always refer to the most recent and official sources for accurate information to prepare for the examination.
