The TNPSC Tourist Officer Exam is designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge in both general studies and tourism-related subjects. The exam pattern consists of a written examination followed by an oral test (interview). Here’s a detailed breakdown:
1. Written Examination
The written examination is divided into two papers:
Paper-I: General Studies
- Total Questions: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 300
- Syllabus:
- General Studies: History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, and other relevant topics.
- General Aptitude & Mental Ability: Logical reasoning, analytical ability, data interpretation, and basic mathematics.
Paper-II:
This paper is divided into two sections:
- Section A: General English
- Total Questions: 100
- Duration: 3 hours (shared with Section B)
- Maximum Marks: 150 (shared with Section B)
- Syllabus: Grammar, comprehension, précis writing, and other standard English language components.
- Section B: Tourism-Related Subjects
- Total Questions: 100
- Duration: 3 hours (shared with Section A)
- Maximum Marks: 150 (shared with Section A)
- Syllabus:
- Basics of Tourism and Travel
- Tourism Marketing and Management
- Cultural Heritage of India and Tamil Nadu
- International Tourism
- Hospitality Management
- Tourism Policy and Planning
Total Marks for Written Examination: 300 + 300 = 600 Marks
2. Oral Test (Interview)
- Maximum Marks: 70
The interview assesses the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and subject knowledge, particularly in the tourism field.
3. Final Selection
- The final selection is based on the total marks obtained in the written examination and the oral test (interview).
- Total Marks: 600 (Written Exam) + 70 (Oral Test) = 670 Marks
Key Points:
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates need to secure a minimum qualifying mark in the written examination to be eligible for the oral test. The qualifying marks vary based on the category of the candidate (e.g., SC/ST, OBC, General).
- Objective Type Questions: Both papers consist of objective-type questions (multiple-choice).
