TNPSC Group I · Syllabus
TNPSC Group I Syllabus 2027 — every subject & topic
TNPSC Group I syllabus: 3 subjects (General Studies, Tamil Nadu — History, Culture, Society & Administration, Aptitude and Mental Ability) and 112 topics. TNPSC Group I Preliminary Examination: 200 questions, 300 marks, 180 minutes, no deduction printed for a wrong answer; 0.5 mark is deducted if a question is left blank (TNPSC notice, 23 Jun 2026).
The complete TNPSC Group I (Combined Civil Services - I, Prelims) syllabus: 3 subjects, 112 topics. Study notes for this exam are not published yet; every topic is listed so you can see the whole syllabus. Practise by topic in a topic-wise mock →
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TNPSC Group I Preliminary Examination exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Degree Standard) | 175 | — |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard) | 25 | — |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
Time: 180 minutes · Negative marking: no deduction printed for a wrong answer; 0.5 mark is deducted if a question is left blank · Language: Tamil and English · Source: TNPSC notice, 23 Jun 2026 (para 6.1 Scheme of Examination; deductions in Annexure IV, para 1.11.3, dated 23 Jun 2026). “—” = not printed in the notice.
Exam pattern last checked 29 Sept 2026 (IST).
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- General Science
Physics · Chemistry · Botany and Zoology · Human Body, Health and Nutrition · Environment and Ecology · Science & Technology
- Current Events
Political Events · Economic Events · Sports · Awards and Honours · International Relations · Books and Authors
- Geography of India
Physical Features of India · Climate, Monsoon and Rainfall · Rivers and Water Resources · Natural Resources · Agriculture · Transport and Communication · Natural Calamities and Disaster Management · Environmental Issues
- History and Culture of India
Indus Valley Civilization · Vedic Age · Mauryan Empire · Gupta and Post-Gupta Period · Delhi Sultanate and Mughals · Marathas and Regional Powers · Bhakti and Sufi Movements · Indian Culture and Heritage · Unity in Diversity
- Indian National Movement
Early Resistance and 1857 · Indian National Congress and Moderates · Extremist and Revolutionary Phase · Gandhian Era · Communalism and Partition · National Leaders
- Indian Polity
Constitution of India · Fundamental Rights, Duties and DPSPs · Union Government · State Government · Judiciary · Local Self Government · Federalism and Centre-State Relations · Election Commission and Elections · Anti-corruption Measures · Statutory & Constitutional Bodies
- Indian Economy
Nature of Indian Economy · Five-Year Plans and NITI Aayog · Banking System · Fiscal and Monetary Policy · Agricultural Economy · Industrial Growth · Poverty, Unemployment and Inclusion · External Sector · Development Indicators
Tamil Nadu — History, Culture, Society & Administration
weightage ×1.4- History of Tamil Nadu
Sangam Age · Pallavas of Kanchi · Imperial Cholas · Later Pandyas and Vijayanagar · European Powers in Tamil Nadu · Archaeological Discoveries
- Tamil Language and Literature
Sangam Literature · Thirukkural · Bhakti Literature · Tamil Epics · Modern Tamil Literature
- Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu
Early Uprisings · Tamil Nadu and INC · Gandhian Movement in TN · Tamil Nadu Freedom Leaders
- Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
Justice Party · Self-Respect Movement · Dravidian Movement · Social Reformers of TN · Women's Movements
- Art, Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu
Temple Architecture · Bharatanatyam and Folk Dances · Carnatic Music · Festivals and Customs
- Tamil Nadu Administration and Development
TN Administrative Structure · Welfare Schemes · Industrial Development in TN · Agriculture and Irrigation · e-Governance in Tamil Nadu · Human Development Indicators
Aptitude and Mental Ability
- Simplification
- Percentage
- HCF and LCM
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Area and Volume
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Logical Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Dice
- Visual Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Reasoning
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
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