TNPSC Group 1 Exam (groups A, B and C services) Recruitment 2022 - Notification details and syllabus

 TNPSC Group – I  Recruitment 2022 - Notification details 

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification and online application form for the direct recruitment of candidates for Group – I Services posts for the year 2022. Interested candidates who are eligible for the posts can apply online by visiting the official website of TNPSC till August 28, 2022.

 


TNPSC has released a total of 92 vacancies for TNPSC Group – I Services recruitment for the year 2022.

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TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus for Prelims and Mains

TNPSC Group 1 exam pattern has two levels of exams- Prelims and Mains. The paper pattern and the syllabus are different for both levels. Candidates must practice the previous years paper to prepare well for the exam. Group 1 exam is conducted for various posts in groups A, B and C services. The overall exam pattern for all three are the same. However, the detailed syllabus for Group A and C exams are different from that of Group B. Therefore, in case if this is the first time you are preparing for TNPSC Group 1 exam, it is mandatory to check the respective previous year question papers which enhance the preparation level.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2022


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TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus: Group A and C Services

 TNPSC Group 1 exam syllabus for group A and C services is different from that of group B. The syllabus for every post is available on the official website too and the candidates can download and save TNPSC Group 1 syllabus PDF from there. The detailed syllabus for the prior is given below.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus

 The Prelims exam has only one paper but two sections. The two sections are divided and the topics from each are listed here.

General Studies Syllabus

 This section of the paper is lengthy and consists of 9 different units. Each unit further consists of lists of topics from which the objective questions are asked.

 

Unit 1- General Science

 

 Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper, Power of Reasoning, Rote Learning vs Conceptual Learning, Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future. Nature of Universe, General Scientific Laws, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy, Everyday application of basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications. Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.    Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human Diseases.  Environment and Ecology.

 

Unit 2- Current Affairs

 

History- Latest diary of events, National Symbols, Profile of States, Eminent personalities and places in news, Sports, Books and Authors.Polity- Political Parties and political system in India, Public Awareness and General administration, Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems. Geography- Geographical landmarks  Economics- Current socio-economic issues. Science- Latest inventions in Science and Technology

 

Unit 3- Geography of India

 

 Location, Physical features, Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water resources, Rivers in India, Soil, minerals and natural resources, Forest and wildlife, Agricultural pattern.

Transport and Communication.

Social Geography, Population density and distribution, Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes.

Natural calamity, Disaster Management, Environmental Pollution, Reasons and preventive measures, Climate change, Green energy.

 

Unit 4- History and Culture of India

 Indus Valley Civilization, Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas, Age of Vijayanagaram and Brahmani Kingdoms, South Indian History.

 Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.

 Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity, Race, language, custom.

  India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.

 

Unit 5- Indian Polity

 Constitution of India, Preamble to the Constitution, Salient features of the Constitution, Union, State and Union Territory.

 Citizenship, Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.

Union Executive, Union legislature, State Executive, State Legislature, Local governments, Panchayat Raj.

  Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships

 Election, Judiciary in India, Rule of Law

Corruption in public life, Anti-corruption measures, Lokpal and Lok Ayukta, Right to Information, Empowerment of women, Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.

 

Unit 6- Indian Economy

 Nature of Indian economy, Five year plan models, an assessment, Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.

  Sources of revenue, Reserve Bank of India, Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy, Finance Commission, Resource sharing between Union and State Governments, Goods and Services Tax.

  Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture, Application of Science and Technology in agriculture, Industrial growth, Rural welfare oriented programmes, Social problems, Population, education, health, employment, poverty.

 

Unit 7- Indian National Movement

National renaissance, Early uprising against British rule, Indian National Congress, Emergence of leaders- B.R. Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O. Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose and others.

 Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.

 Communalism and partition.

 

Unit 8- History, Culture and Socio-Political Movement in Tamil Nadu

History of Tamil Society , Related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.

Thirukkural: Significance as a Secular Literature, Relevance to Everyday Life, Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity, Thirukkural and Universal Values, Equality, Humanism, etc., Relevance to Socio-Politico-Economic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural.

Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle, early agitations against British Rule, Rule of women in freedom struggle.

Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu, Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism, Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.

 Unit 9- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the country, Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.

Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people, Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources, Economic trends in Tamil Nadu, Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.

    Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic development.

    Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.

    Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.

    Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.

    E-governance in Tamil Nadu.

 

Aptitude and Mental Ability Syllabus

  Simplification, Percentage, Highest Common Factor (HCF), Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).

    Ratio and Proportion.

    Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time, and Work.

    Logical Reasoning, Puzzles: Dice, Visual Reasoning, Alpha numeric Reasoning, Numeric Series


TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus

 

Amongst the three papers of the Mains exam 2022, two papers ask question from General Studies while the third is about Education.

Paper 1- General Studies Syllabus

 This paper mainly deals with History, Mental Ability, and Science and Technology.

 Unit 1- Modern History of India and Indian Culture

     Advent of European invasion

    Expansion and consolidation of British rule

    Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors

    Social reforms and religious movements

    India since independence

    Characteristics of Indian culture

    Unity in diversity- race, colour, language, custom

    India- a secular state

    Organisations for fine arts, dance, drama, music

    Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu

    Political parties and populist schemes

    National renaissance

    Early uprising against British rule

    1857 Revolt

    Indian National Congress

    Emergence of national leaders- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji

    Growth of militant movements

    Different modes of agitation

    Era of different Acts and Pacts

    World war & final phase struggle

    Communalism led to partition

    Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle- Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar and others

 Unit 2- General Mental Ability

     Conversion of information to data

    Collection, compilation and presentation of data

    Tables, graphs, diagrams

    Parametric representation of data

    Analytical interpretation of data

    School arithmetic

    Percentage

    Highest Common Factor (HCF)

    Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

    Ratio and Proportion

    Simple interest

    Compound interest

    Area

    Volume

    Time and Work

    Probability

    Information technology

    Basic terms, Communications

    Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

    Decision making and problem solving

    Basics in Computers/ Computer terminology

 Unit 3- Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India and Tamil Nadu

     Nature of universe

    General scientific laws

    Scientific instruments

    Inventions and discoveries

    National scientific laboratories

    Science glossary

    Physical quantities, standards and units

    Mechanics and properties of matter

    Force, motion and energy

    Heat, light and sound

    Magnetism, electricity and electronics

    Atomic and nuclear physics

    Astronomy and space science

    Elements and compounds

    Acids, bases and salts

    Oxidation and reduction

    Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds

    Natural disasters

    Safeguard measures

    Chemistry of ores and metals

    Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides

    Biochemistry and biotechnology

    Polymers and plastics

    Electrochemistry

    Main concepts of life science

    The cell- basic unit of life

    Classification of living organisms

    Nutrition and dietetics

    Respiration

    Excretion of metabolic waste

    Bio- communication

    Blood and blood circulation

    Endocrine system

    Reproductive system

    Animals, plants, and human life

    Govt. policy/ organisations

    Science and Technology

    Role, achievement and impact of Science and Technology

    Energy

    Self sufficiency

    Oil exploration

    Defence Research Organisation

    Ocean research and development

    Genetics- the science of heredity

    Environment, ecology, health and hygiene

    Biodiversity and its conservation

    Human diseases, prevention and remedies

    Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases

    Alcoholism and Drug abuse

    Computer science and advancement

    Genetic Engineering

    Remote sensing and benefits

 Paper 2- General Studies Syllabus

 The second paper deals with the other few topics of Prelims like Polity, Geography, Tamil and English Language, and others. They all must be studied in detail as concept-based questions are asked from these.

 Unit 1- Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends Across the World Affecting India and Geography of India

Indian Polity- Constitution of India, Preamble to the Constitution, Salient features of Constitution, Union, state and territory, Citizenship, rights and duties, Fundamental right, Directive principles of state policy, Fundamental duties, Human rights charter, Union executive, Union legislature- Parliament, State executive, State legislature- Assembly, Status of Jammu and Kashmir, Local government- Panchayat raj, Indian Federalism, Centre-state relations, Judiciary in India, Rule of Law/ Due process of Law, Emergency provisions, Civil Services in India, Administrative Challenges in a welfare state, Complexities of district administration, Elections, Election Commission Union and State, Official language and Schedule-VIII, Amendments to constitution, Schedules to constitution.

Emerging political trends across the world affecting India- Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region, Security and defence related matters, Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts, The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to Indian and the world.

Geography of India- Earth and universe, Solar system, Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water resources- rivers in India, Soil minerals & natural resources, Natural vegetation, Forest and Wildlife, Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries, Transport and communication, Centers of trade, commerce and art, Social geography- population, density and distribution, Natural calamities- disaster management, Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, Climate change- impact and consequences, mitigation measures, Pollution control.

 Unit 2- Tamil Language, Tamil Society- Its Culture and Heritage/ English Language

     Tamil Language, Tamil Society- Its Culture and Heritage

     English Language Skills- Precis writing, Report writing on current issues.

    Comprehension of a given passage and answering questions thereupon.

 Unit 3- Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

     State government organisation- structure, functions and control mechanism

    District administration- role in people’s welfare oriented programmes

    Industrial map of Tamil Nadu- role of state government

    Public Services- role of recruitment agencies

    State finance- resources, budget and financial administration

    Use of IT in administration- e-governance in the State

    Natural calamities- strategic planning in the State

    Social welfare

    Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu

    Union government organisation- structure, functions and control mechanism

    Relationship between State and Union

    Industrial map of India- role of Union government

    Public Services- role of recruitment agencies in Union Government

    Union finance- resources, budget and financial administration

    Use of IT in administration- e-governance in Union Government

    Natural calamities- strategic planning by the Union

    Social welfare- government sponsored schemes by Government of India

 Paper 3- Education Syllabus

 Paper 3 asks questions from a variety of themes from Education. For this paper, the candidates need theoretical knowledge of education as well as various schemes and acts.

     Current trends and challenges in Education

    Innovation in Education

    Education Psychology

    Philosophy in Education, Eastern and Western Education

    Education Sociology

    Scheme SSC and RMSA

    Curriculum

    Measurements and Evaluation

    Human Rights and RTE Act

    Learner/ Learning

    Inclusive Education

    Information and Communication Technology

    Education Management

    Gender Sensitization

    Environmental Education

    Vocational Guidance

    Health and Physical Education

    Distance and Open Learning

    Outreach Programme

    Committee and Commissions in Education

    Basic concept of psychology

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus: Group B Services

 TNPSC Group 1 exam syllabus for group B services consists of topics both similar and different from the one given above. It has topics related Law, Ethics and Religion along with History, Geography, and Science.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus

 The syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 Prelims of B services highly diverse and tests the candidates in almost every sphere. The candidates have to be both theoretical and analytical to qualify for the Mains.

General Studies Syllabus

 There are 9 units which are further segmented into several heads, in some cases. The details about each of them are given below.

 Unit 1- General Science

     Physics- Universe, General Scientific laws, Scientific instruments, Inventions and Discoveries, National scientific laboratories, Science glossary, Mechanics and properties of matter, Physical quantities, standards and units, Electricity and magnetism, Electronics and communication, Heat, light and sound, Atomic and nuclear physics, Solid State Physics, Spectroscopy, Geophysics, Astronomy and space science.

    Chemistry- Elements and Compounds, Acids, bases and salts, Oxidation and reduction, Chemistry of ores and metals, Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds, Fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides, Biochemistry and biotechnology, Electrochemistry, Polymers and Plastics

    Botany- Main Concepts of life science, The cell- basic unit of life, Classification of living organism, Nutrition and dietetics, Respiration, Excretion of metabolic waste, Bio-communication

    Zoology- Blood and blood circulation, Endocrine system, Reproductive system, Genetics- the science of heredity, Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Biodiversity and its conservation, Human diseases, prevention and remedies, Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases, Alcoholism and drug abuse, Animals, plants and human life.

 Unit 2- Current Events

     History- Latest diary events (national), National Symbols, Profile of States, Defence, national security and terrorism, World organisations (pacts and summits), Eminent persons and places in news, Sports & games, Books and authors, Awards and honours, Cultural panorama, Latest historical events, India and its neighbours, Latest terminology, Appointments- who is who?

    Political Science- India’s foreign policy, Latest court verdicts, public opinion, Problems in conduct of public elections, Political parties and political system in India, Public awareness & General administration, Role of Voluntary organisations & Govt., Welfare oriented govt. Schemes and their utility.

    Geography- Geographical landmarks, policy on environment and ecology.

    Economics- Current socio-economic problems, New economic policy and govt. Sector.

    Science- Latest inventions on science and technology, Latest discoveries in Health Science, Mass media and communication.

 Unit 3- Geography

     Earth and Universe

    Solar System

    Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere

    Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate

    Water resources- rivers in India

    Soil, minerals and natural resources

    Natural vegetation

    Forest & wildlife

    Agricultural pattern, livestock and fisheries

    Transport & communication

    Social geography- population density and distribution

    Natural calamities- disaster management

    Climate change- impact and consequences, mitigation measures

    Pollution Control

 Unit 4- History and Culture of India

     Pre-historic events

    Indus valley civilization

    Vedic, Aryan, and Sangam Age

    Maurya Dynasty

    Buddhism and Jainism

    Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas

    Age of Vijayanagaram and the Brahmanis

    South Indian history

    Culture and Heritage of Tamil People

    Advent of European invasion

    Expansion and consolidation of British rule

    Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors

    Social reforms and religious movements

    India since independence

    Characteristics of Indian culture

    Unity in diversity- race, colour, language, custom

    India as secular state

    Organisations of fine arts, dance, drama, music

    Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu

    Political parties and populist schemes

Prominent personalities in the various spheres- Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy- Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar, M.S. Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J. Krishnamoorthy, etc.


Unit 5- Indian Polity

    Constitution of India

    Preamble to the Constitution

    Salient features of Constitution

    Union, State and territory

    Citizenship- rights and duties

    Fundamental rights

    Fundamental duties

    Human rights charter

    Union legislature

    Parliament

    State executive

    State legislature- assembly

    Status of Jammu and Kashmir

    Local Government- panchayat raj- Tamil Nadu

    Judiciary in India

    Rule of Law/ Due process of Law

    Indian Federalism- center, state relations

    Emergency provisions

    Civil Services in India

    Administrative challenges in a welfare state

    Complexities of district administration

    Elections

    Election Commission- union and state

    Official language and Schedule VIII

    Amendments to Constitution

    Schedules to Constitution

    Administrative reforms and tribunals

    Corruption in public life

  Anti-corruption measures- Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India

    Right to information- Central and State Commission

    Empowerment of women

    Voluntary organisations and public grievances redressal

    Consumer protection forms

 

Unit 6- Indian Economy

     Nature of Indian economy

    Need for economic planning

    Five-year plan models- an assessment

    Land reforms & agriculture

    Application of science in agriculture

    Industrial growth

    Capital formation and investment

    Role of public sector & disinvestment

    Development of Infrastructure

    National Income

    Public finance & fiscal policy

    Price policy & public distribution

    Banking, money & monetary policy

    Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

    WTO- globalization & privatization

    Rural welfare oriented programmes

    Social sector problems- population, education, health, employment, poverty

    HRD- sustainable economic growth

    Economic trends in Tamil Nadu

    Energy- different sources and development

    Finance Commission

    Planning Commission

    National Development Council

 

Unit 7- Indian National Movement

 

    National renaissance

    Early uprising against British rule

    1857 revolt

    Indian National Congress

    Emergence of national leaders- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji

    Growth of militant movements

    Different modes of agitations

    Era of different Acts and Pacts

    World war and final phase struggle

    Communalism led to partition

    Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle- Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others

    Birth of political parties/ political system in India since Independence

 Unit 8- Hindu Religion and Temples

     Hindu Religion- meaning and definition

    Meaning and definition of Saivism and Vaishnavism

    Types of Vaishnavism- six systems

    Basic concepts of Vaishnavism- Tattva, Hita, Purushartha

    Hindu Cultural Heritage

    Temples- Types to temple structure based on various Hindu sects

    Significance of festivals

 

Unit 9- Ethics and Integrity

Emotional Intelligence- Concept, Utility in effective behaviour, Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution, Development of Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

    Ethics- Meaning and Definition, Professional Ethics, Responsibility, types, Ethical Conduct, Role in Administration, Ethics and Public Image, Concept of Conscience, Ethical dilemmas and their resolutions, Development of ethical organizational culture, Moral Values, System of Moral Regulation, Value Orientation, Self Judgement, Self Education, Moral Consciousness, Moral Traits

    Accounts and Integrity- Concept, Role in Administration, Legal Aspects of Accountability, RTI and Accountability, Accountability and Public Administration.

 Aptitude and Mental Ability Syllabus

     Conversion of Information to data

    Collection, compilation and presentation of data

    Tables, graphs, diagrams

    Parametric representation of data

    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

    Behavioral ability- Basic terms, communications in information technology

    Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

    Decision making and problem solving

   Logical Reasoning- Puzzles (Dice), Visual Reasoning, Alpha numeric Reasoning, Number Series,        Logical Number/ Alphabetical/ Diagrammatic Sequences.

 

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus

 For the descriptive exam, there are three papers which deal with different themes. The first paper is about the General Studies which tests the in-depth knowledge of the general topics from the Prelims exam. The other two tests the candidates’ knowledge about the Hindu Religion and Law.

Paper 1- General Studies Syllabus

 The detailed syllabus for each unit of General Studies are given in the list below.

 Unit 1- History: Modern India

    Advent of European Invasion

    Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors

    Social reforms and religious movements

    Indian since Independence

    Characteristics of Indian culture

    India- a secular state

    Organisations for fine arts, dance, drama, music

    Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu

    Political parties and populist schemes

    National renaissance

    Early uprising against British rule

    1857 Revolt

    Indian National Congress

    Emergence of national leaders

    Growth of militant movements

    Different modes of agitations

    Era of different Acts and Pacts

    World war and final phase struggle

    Communalism led to partition

    Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle

 Unit 2- Science and Technology

     Basic concepts of Science

    Natural disasters and safeguard measures

    Chemistry of ores and metals

    Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides

    Biochemistry and Biotechnology

    Polymers and plastics

    Electrochemistry

    Main concepts of life science

    Nutrition and dietetics

    Respiration

    Excretion of metabolic waste

    Bio-communication

    Govt. policy/ organizations on Science and Technology

    Role, achievement & impact of Science and Technology

    Energy- self sufficiency and oil exploration

    Defence Research Organisation

    Ocean research and development

    Genetics- the science of heredity

    Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Biodiversity and its conversation

    Human diseases, prevention and remedies

    Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases

    Alcohol and drug abuse

    Computer science and advancement

    Genetic Engineering

    Remote sensing and benefits

 Unit 3- Indian Polity

     Constitution of India

    Preamble to the constitution

    Salient features of constitution

    Union State and territory

    Citizenship- rights and duties

    Fundamental duties

    Human rights charter

    Union Executive

    Union Legislature- Parliament

    State Executive

    State Legislature- Assembly

    Status of Jammu and Kashmir

    Local Government- panchayat raj

    Indian federalism- center-state relations

    Judiciary in India

    Rule of law/ Due process of Law

    Emergency provisions

    Civil services in India

    Administrative Challenges in a welfare state

    Complexities of district administration

    Elections

    Election Commission Union and State

    Official language and Schedule VIII

    Amendments to constitution

    Schedules to constitution

    Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

 Unit 4- India vs Foreign Nations

    India’s foreign policy

    Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighboring countries and in the      region

    Security and defence related matters

    Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts

    The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to Indian and the world.

 Unit 5- Indian Geography

     Earth and Universe

    Solar System

    Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere

    Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate

    Water resources- rivers in India

    Soil, minerals and natural resources

    Natural vegetation

    Forest & wildlife

    Agricultural pattern, livestock and fisheries

    Transport including Surface Transport & communication

    Social geography- population density and distribution

    Natural calamities- disaster management

    Bottom topography of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal

    Climate change- impact and consequences, mitigation measures

    Pollution Control

 Unit 6- Current Affairs

     National Symbols

    Profile of States

    Defence, national security and terrorism

    World organisations and Pacts and Summits

    Latest inventions on science & technology

    Eminent personalities and places in news

    Sports & games

    Books and authors

    Awards and honours

    Cultural panorama

    Latest historical events

    Policy on environment and ecology

    India and its neighbours

    Latest terminology

    Appointments- who is who?

    Latest court verdicts- public opinion

    Problems in conduct of public elections

    Political parties and political system in India

    Public awareness & General administration

    Role of Voluntary organisations & Govt.

    Welfare oriented govt. Schemes and their utility.

    New economic policy & govt. sector

    Mass media and communication

 Unit 7- Indian Economy

     Nature of Indian economy

    Five-year plan models- an assessment

    Land reforms & agriculture

    Application of science in agriculture

    Industrial growth

    Capital formation and investment

    Role of public sector & disinvestment

    Development of Infrastructure

    National Income

    Public finance & fiscal policy

    Price policy & public distribution

    Consumerism & Consumer protection

    Banking, money & monetary policy

    Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

    WTO- liberalization, globalization & privatization

    Rural welfare oriented programmes

    HRD- sustainable economic growth

    Economic trend in Tamil Nadu

    Energy- different sources and development

    Finance Commission

    Planning Commission

    National Development Council

    Poverty Alleviation Programmes

    Impact of global economy on India

 Unit 8- Socio Economic Issues

     Population Explosion

    Unemployment issues in India and Tamil Nadu

    Child Labour

  Economic Issues- Poverty, Sanitation (Rural and Urban), Corruption in public life, Anti-        Corruption measures.

    CVC, Lok- adalats, Ombudsman, CAG

    Illiteracy

    Women Empowerment

    Role of the Government in Women Empowerment

    Social Justice to womenfolk

    Domestic Violence, dowry menace, sexual assault

    Loss of cultural heritage due to economic development

    Urbanization and its impact on the society

    Impact of violence on the growth of the nation

    Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal Violence

    Regional Disparities

    Problems of Minorities

    Human Rights issues

    Right to information

    Central and State Commission

    Faith and conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary, and media

    Education

    Linkage between Education and Economic Growth

    Community Development Programme

    Employment Guarantee Scheme

    Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development

    Role of NGOs in Social Welfare

    Government Policy on Health

 Unit 9- Ethics and Integrity

 Emotional Intelligence- Definition, Emotional Intelligence, Organisational success, Acquiring and Improving Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal behaviour, Emotional Intelligence as Leadership Trait.

Ethics- Meaning and Definition, Professional Ethics, Professional competence, Responsibility, Ethics in workplace, Types, Ethical Conduct, Code of conduct, Code of Ethics, Ethics and Public Image, Concept of Conscience, Fundamental Principles of Ethical and Professional behaviour, Ethical dilemmas and their resolutions, Development of ethical organisational culture, Moral Values, System of Moral Regulation, Value Orientation, Self Judgement, Self Education, Moral Consciousness, Moral Traits, Role in Administration.

 Accountability and Integrity- Concept, Role in Administration, Legal Aspects of Accountability, RTI and Accountability, Accountability and Public Administration, Accountability and Transparency, Constitutional Mechanisms to ensure financial Accountability.

 Paper 2- Hindu Religion

 This paper tests the candidates awareness about the Hindu religion and all its aspects including the scriptures, systems, concepts.

 Unit 1- Hindu Religion

     Meaning and Definition of Religion

    Origin and Development of Hinduism

    General Characteristics of Hinduism

 Unit 2- Hindu Scriptures

     Vedas

    Four Vedas and their outlines

    Upanishads

    Identity of Atman and Brahman

    Bhagavad Gita

    Gnana, Karma, Bakthi Yogas

    Ramayana, Mahabharata

    18 Purana

    Saiva and Vaishnava Agamas- 4000 Prabhandams

    Panniruthirumurais (General Studies)

 Unit 3- Systems of Hindu Religion

     Saivism

    Different types of Saivism

    Kashmir Saivam, Siddhanta Saivam, Veera Saivam

    Vaishnavism

    Bhagavatha System

    Avataras

    Sri Vaishnavism

    Vadakalai

    Thenkalai

    Saktham

    Development of Saktha worship, Tantras

    Kaumaram- Origin and Development

    Ganapathyam

    Six Sects

    Sauram- Significance of sun worship

 Unit 4- Hindu Saints and Sages

Alwars, Nayamars, Sankara, Ramanujar, Madhva, Thayumanavar and Ramalingar- Their contribution to Hinduism

 Unit 5- Saivism

     Meaning and Definition

    Traces of Saivism in Vedas and Upanishads

    Rudra Siva

    Samayachariyars, Santhanachariyars, Meikanda Sastras

    Thiruvarutpayan (Text)

    Basic concepts of Saivism- Pati, Pasu, Pasam, Means to Mukthi

    Cariya, Kriya, Yoga and Gnana

 

Unit 6- Vaishnavism

     Meaning and Definition

    Outline of Brahmasutra

    Vedantha Sangraha (Text)

    Basic concepts

    Tattvam

    Hitham

    Purushartha

    Means to Moksha

    Bakthi and Prapatti

 

Unit 7- Basic concepts of Indian Philosophical System

 Heterodox- Carvaka, Perception, the only source of knowledge, Ethics of Carvaka, Jainism, Anuvrata and Mahavrata, Ethics of Jainism, Sects of Jainism, Buddhism, Four Noble Truths, Eight fold paths, Nirvana, Sects of Buddhism

 Orthodox- Nyaya, Theory of Causation, Conception of God, Vaisesika, Padarthas, Sankya, Prakriti and Purusha, Theory and evolution, Bondage and liberation, Yoga, Eight limbs of Yoga, Mimamsa, Purva Mimamsa and Uttara Mimamsa and the concept of Dharma, Vedanta, Schools of Vedanta.

 Unit 8- Hindu Ethics

     Dharma, Artha, Kama and Mokhsa (Purusharthas)

    Ethics of Thirukkural

    Professional Ethics for Temple Administrators

    Maintenance of Temples and Public Relations

 Unit 9- Hindu Culture

     Cultural Heritage

    Temple Arts

    Architecture and Sculpture

    Sthala Vriksham, Sthala Puranas, Temple Ponds, Special Sannatis and Murtis

    Music, Dance, Drama

    Importance of Inscriptions, Icons, Idols, Murals, Manuscripts, copper plates and monuments.

 Unit 10- Hindu Festivals

     Philosophical Significance of festivals

    Brahmotsavam

    Vinayaka Chathurthi

    Navrathri

    Vaikunda Ekathasi, Arudhra Dharshan

    Monthly, Seasonal and yearly festivals

    Poojas, Athmartha and Parartha Poojas

    Nithya, Naimithka, Kamiki Poojas

    Customs, Traditions, Rituals, Pilgrimage

    Need for Religious Harmony

 Paper 3- Law

 For any candidate applying for the TNPSC Group 1B services, it is mandatory to know about the Constitution and laws of India. The topics asked from these section are all descriptive.

 Unit 1- Jurisprudence

     Sources of Law, Legislation, and Precedent and Custom

    School of Jurisprudence- Analytical, Historical, Philosophical and Sociological

    Concepts- Rights and duties, Person, Possession and ownership.

 Unit 2- Constitutional Law

     Nature of Indian Constitution and its salient features

    Preamble

    Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties

    Constitutional position of the President and Government and their powers

    Supreme Court and High Courts- their powers, and Jurisdiction- Judicial Activism

    Legislative and Administrative Relations between the Union and States

    Constitutional safeguards to Civil Servants

    Emergency Provisions

    Amendment of the Constitution, Religious freedom, Special provisions to minorities

 Unit 3- Contracts and Consumer Protection

     Basic Elements of Contract: Offer, Acceptance Consent, Consideration and Capacity of parties

    Void, Voidable, Illegal and unenforceable Contracts

    Indemnity, Guarantee and Bailment

  Consumer, Protection, Remedies, Duties of Central Government, State Governments, State Commission, National Commission, Consumers Forums

 Unit 4- Law of Crimes

  Concepts of Crimes, Actus Reus and Mens Rea in statutory offences

   Stages of Crimes, Abetment and Conspiracy

   General Defences

 Offences against Person, Murder and Culpable Homicide, Wrongful restraint and Wrongful confinement, kidnapping, Abduction and Rape

  Offences against property- theft, extortion, robbery, dacoity, criminal misappropriation, breach of trust and cheating, falsification of records, forgery.

    Offences relating to Marriage

 Unit 5-Torts

    Nature and definition Tort

    Liability based on fault

    Strict liability

    Negligence

    Nuisance

    Defamation

 Unit 6- Family Law; Personal Law Relating to Hindus, Muslims and Christians

     Sources

    Marriage and Divorce

    Adoption and Maintenance

    Minority and Guardianship

    Succession

 Unit 7- Property Law - General Principles

     Fixtures

    Property, Transferable and Non-Transferable Property

    Competency of the transfer

    Rule against perpetuity

    Condition Precedent and condition subsequent

    Doctrines, Election, Ostensible owner, Feeding the Grant by estoppel

    LisPendens

    Fraudulent Transfer

    Part performance

    Intellectual Property Rights

 Unit 8- Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Related Laws

     Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Acts, 1959 and Rules

    Heritage Act, 1947

    Temple Entry Act

    Tender Transparency Act

    Right to Information Act

    Juvenile Justice Act

    Environmental Law

    The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological sites and Remains Act, 1958.

    The Madras Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1971.

    The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972

    Antiquities and Art Treasures Rules, 1973

    The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendments and Validation) Act, 2010.

    The Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission Act, 2012.

 Unit 9- Revenue and Registration Act

     Registration Act, 1908

    Revenue Recovery Act, 1864

    Land Reforms Act, 2015

    Inam abolition Act, 1977

    Tenancy Act, 1948

    Easement Act, 1882

    Public Premises Act, 1971

    Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960

    Tamil Nadu Court of Wards Act, 1902

 Unit 10- Procedural Laws Including Labour Law, Arbitration and Insurance

 Definitions, Jurisdiction of Civil Court, Plaint, Written statement, Pleadings and Trial, Execution, Limitation Act, Preparation of documents relating to contract, sale deed, lease deed, and interlocutory application, etc.

 Brief History about the Criminal procedure code, definition, main functionaries of the criminal procedure code, powers of superior police officers and aid to the magistrates and police, Pre-Trial Proceedings, Trial Procedure, Appeal Procedure

Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Scope, object and applicability of facts, Facts which need not be proved, Judicial notice, Burden of Proof, Types of evidence, Presumptions

 Labour Laws, Payment of Wages Act, 1936, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Gratuity and Contract Labour

   Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation, Insolvency and Insurance.

 

 


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