TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus

Here’s the general pattern and syllabus for the TNPSC Group 2 Main exam:

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern: The Group 2 Main exam consists of three papers:

1. General Studies (Degree Standard) – Descriptive type:
   • Paper-I: Modern Indian History and Indian Culture
   • Paper-II: Social Problems in India and Tamil Nadu
   • Paper-III: General Science, Current Events, and Geography of India and Tamil Nadu
2. Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) – Objective type
3. General Tamil/General English (SSLC Standard) – Descriptive type

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus:

1. General Studies (Degree Standard):
   • Modern Indian History and Indian Culture:
     • The advent of European invasion.
     • Expansion and consolidation of British rule.
     • Social reforms and the role of prominent leaders.
     • Indian culture and heritage.
   • Social Problems in India and Tamil Nadu:
     • Population explosion.
     • Impact of urbanization and industrialization.
     • Environment and environmental problems.
     • Socio-economic problems.
   • General Science, Current Events, and Geography of India and Tamil Nadu:
     • Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to 10th standard).
     • Current events of national and international importance.
     • Geography of India and Tamil Nadu.
2. Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard):
   • Conversion of information to data.
   • Tables, graphs, diagrams.
   • Analytical interpretation of data.
   • Simplification.
   • Percentage.
   • Highest Common Factor (HCF).
   • Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
   • Ratio and Proportion.
   • Simple interest.
   • Compound interest.
   • Area, Volume.
   • Time and Work.
3. General Tamil/General English (SSLC Standard):
   • Synonyms and antonyms.
   • Prefix and suffix.
   • Articles and prepositions.
   • Tenses.
   • Subject-verb agreement.
   • Comprehension.
   • Error recognition.
   • Fill in the blanks.
   • Vocabulary.

Candidates are advised to check the official TNPSC website or the official notification for the most recent and accurate information regarding the Group 2 Mains syllabus and exam pattern.