TNPSC Group II · Syllabus
TNPSC Group II Syllabus 2026 — every subject & topic
TNPSC Group II syllabus: 3 subjects (General Studies, History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu, Aptitude and Mental Ability) and 105 topics. TNPSC Group II 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, 11 Aug 2026).
The complete TNPSC Group II/IIA (Combined Civil Services - II, Prelims) syllabus: 3 subjects, 105 topics. 27 topics below link to free study notes. Practise by topic in a topic-wise mock →
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TNPSC Group II Preliminary Examination exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A. General Studies (Degree Standard) | 75 | — |
| B. Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard) | 25 | — |
| C. Language (General Tamil or General English) (SSLC Standard) | 100 | — |
| 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: General Studies in Tamil and English; the language part is General Tamil or General English · Source: TNPSC notice, 11 Aug 2026 (Para 6.1 Preliminary Examination (Single Paper), Scheme of Examination table, page 19 of 87, dated 11 Aug 2026). “—” = not printed in the notice.
Exam pattern last checked 29 Sept 2026 (IST).
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- General Science →
Physics · Chemistry · Botany · Zoology · Health and Nutrition · Environment and Ecology · Science & Technology Advances
- Current Events →
Political Events · Economic Events · International Events · Sports · Awards and Honours · Books and Authors
- Geography of India →
Location and Physical Features · Monsoon, Rainfall and Climate · Water Resources and Rivers · Soils, Minerals and Forests · Population and Urbanization · Transport and Communication · Natural Calamities and Disaster Management · Environmental Issues and Green Energy
- History and Culture of India →
Indus Valley Civilization · Guptas and Post-Guptas · Delhi Sultanate · Mughals · Marathas · Bhakti and Sufi Movements · Unity in Diversity · Personalities and Symbols
- Indian National Movement →
Revolt of 1857 · Early Phase of Congress · Satyagraha and Mass Movements · Militant and Revolutionary Activities · Communalism and Partition · Major Leaders
- Indian Polity →
Constitution of India · Union, State and Union Territory · Fundamental Rights, Duties, DPSPs · Executive · Legislature · Judiciary · Local Self Government · Elections · Lokpal and Lok Ayukta
- Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu →
Nature of Indian Economy · Five-Year Plans and NITI Aayog · Taxation and Public Finance · Banking and Financial Markets · Agriculture and Rural Development · Industry and Service Sector · Welfare and Social Sector · TN Development Administration · Public Awareness and General Administration
History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
weightage ×1.4- History of Tamil Society →
Prehistoric Tamil Nadu · Sangam Age · Pallavas of Kanchi · Imperial Cholas · Later Pandyas and Vijayanagar · Archaeological Discoveries
- Tamil Literature →
Sangam Literature · Thirukkural · Twin Epics and Bhakti Literature · Medieval Tamil Literature · Modern Tamil Literature
- Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle →
Early Resistance · Gandhian Phase in TN · Tamil Nadu Freedom Leaders
- Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu →
Justice Party · Rationalism · Self-Respect Movement · Dravidian Movement · Periyar and Anna · Other Social Reformers
- Tamil Nadu Culture and Heritage →
Temple Architecture · Dance Forms · Carnatic Music · Festivals and Customs · Welfare Initiatives in TN
Aptitude and Mental Ability
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