Shankar IAS Academy

Prelims Syllabus

TNPSC Group I, Group II and Group II A Preliminary Examination – Questions will be asked from the following topics*

General Science | Current events | Geography | History and Culture of India | Indian Polity | Indian Economy | Indian National Movement | Aptitude and Mental Ability

Language: General Tamil (or) General English (Only for Group II, Group II A).

*For detailed syllabus refer : English Syllabus  |  Tamil Syllabus

Group I Mains Syllabus

PAPER – I / Unit I

  • TNPSC Group I Main Examination*

  • Modern History of India and Indian Culture

  • General Mental Ability

  • Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu

PAPER – II / Unit II and III

  • Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the

  • world affecting India and Geography of India

  • Tamil language, Tamil society–its culture and heritage / English language, English language skills

  • Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

PAPER – III / Unit IV and V

  • Current events of national and international importance

  • Current economic trends; Indian economy and impact of global economy on India

  • Socio-economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu

Group II Mains Syllabus

PAPER – I / Unit I

  • TNPSC Group II (Interview Post) Main Examination

  • Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu

PAPER – II / Unit II and III

  • Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

  • Socio-economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu

PAPER – III / Unit IV and V

  • Current Issues at National Level

  • Current Issues at State Level