TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has published TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus in the downloadable PDF form which is available in both Tamil and English language. There are many vacancies for various posts like Junior Assistant, Steno, Field Surveyor, Typist, Draftsman etc. This is one in a million Chance as to get TNPSC Jobs; applicants need to clear the written exam first for which they will require TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2017.
On the basis of the marks secured in the group 4 exam the candidates will be up for further process where documents and certificates will be verified. So here we have scrutinized the revised TNPSC Group 4 examination pattern and in detailed syllabus so that all the candidates who want to appear for its examination can get all the latest and relevant information from the one single page rather than roaming all around the internet. The information about the TNPSC Syllabus here is brought to you by recruitment result.com. Let’s move on to the underneath section.
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus
The updated syllabus for the year 2017 by TNPSC can be given as it will contain total 6 Units as:
GROUP-IV Examination (S.S.L.C. Standard) General Studies Topics for Objective Type
UNIT-I – General Sciences
This paper consists of four parts as
| Physics | Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy- Magnetism, electricity and electronics -Heat, light and sound |
| Chemistry | Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides |
| Botany | Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organism- Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration |
| Zoology | Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases – prevention and remedies-Animals, plants and human life. |
The aspirant’s needs to follow all the three sections as these are important for the examination point of view.
UNIT-II.-Current Events
This paper will contain five parts also as:
| History | Latest diary of events-national -National symbols-Profile of StatesEminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors – Awards & honors’-India and its neighbors |
| Political Science | Problems in conduct of public elections-2.Political parties and political system in India-3.Public awareness & General administration-4. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility |
| Geography | Geographical landmarks |
| Economics | Current socio-economic problems |
| Science | Latest invention in Science & technology |
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| UNIT-III Geography |
In this the detail about the earth and universe like solar system rain fall weather & climate Water resources – rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest& wildlife |
| Agricultural pattern-Transport including surface transport &communication-Social geography –population-density and distribution Natural calamities – Disaster Management. |
| UNIT-IV History And Culture Of India And Tamil Nadu |
| This includes the history and civilization of Indus valley Delhi sultans Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people. |
India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture-Unity in diversity –race color language custom-India-as secular state-Growth of rationalist Dravidian movement in TN-\ Political parties and populist schemes characteristic of Indian culture kind of study. |
| UNIT-V Indian Polity | |
| Constitution of India | Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, state and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties |
| Fundamental rights | Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India |
| Rule of law/Due process of law-Elections | Official language and Schedule-VIII Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –CVC, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG – Right to information- Empowerment of women- Consumer protection forms |
| UNIT-VI Indian Economy | |
| Nature of Indian economic system | Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture |
| Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth | Rural welfare oriented programmers-Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-Economic trends in Tamil Nadu will fall under this category. |
UNIT-VI Indian National Movement
Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others Indian national leaders like Gandhi, Nehru comes under this section.
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UNIT-VII Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests
- Conversation of information to data collection, compilation and presentation of data, tables, graphs, diagrams, Analytical interpretation of data- simplification -percentage
- Highest Commn 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-Number Series.
SYLLABUS – GENERAL ENGLISH
| PART A:Grammer |
| Match the following words and Phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B. |
| Choose the correct ‘Synonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given |
| Choose the correct ‘Antonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given |
| Select the correct word (Prefix, Suffix) |
| Fill in the blanks with suitable Article |
| Fill in the blanks with suitable Preposition |
| Select the correct Question Tag |
| Select the correct Tense |
| Select the correct Voice |
| Fill in the blanks (Infinitive, Gerund, Participle) |
| Identify the sentence pattern of the following sentence (Subject, Verb, Object….) |
| Blanks with correct ‘Homophones’ |
| Find out the Error (Articles, Prepositions, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb) |
| Comprehension |
| Select the correct sentence |
| Find out the odd words (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb) |
| Select the correct Plural forms |
| Identify the sentence (Simple, Compound, Complex Sentense) |
| Identify the correct Degree. |
| Form a new word by blending the words. |
| Form compound words (Eg: Noun+Verb, Gerund+Noun) |
| PART B: Literature: |
| Figures of speech observed in the Poems |
| Appreciation Questions from Poetry |
| Important lines from Poems |
Questions on the Biography of Mahatma Gandhi – Jawaharlal Nehru – Subash Chandra Bose – Helen Keller Kalpana Chawala – Dr.Salim Ali – Rani of Jhansi – Nelson Mandela – Abraham Lincoln |
| Questions on Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice (Act IV Court Scene) – Julius Ceasar (Act III Scene 2) – Sonnet 116 |
| Questions from Oscar Wilde’s The Model Millionaire – The Selfish Giant etc |
| Dr.Karl Paulnack Music-The Hope Raiser |
Comprehension Questions from the Motivational Essays |
Comprehension Questions from the following description of Places Ahtushi Deshpande’s ‘To the land of snow’ – Manohar Devadoss – Yaanai Malai – Brihadeesvarar Temple |
| British English – American English |
| PART C: Authors and their Literary Works |
| Match the Poems with the Poets |
| Which Nationality the story belongs to? |
| Identify the Author with the short story |
| Whose Auto biography / Biography are this? |
| Which Nationality the Poet belongs to? |
| Characters, Quotes, Important Lines from the following works of Indian Authors |
| Drama Famous lines, characters, quotes from |
| Match the Places, Poet, Dramatist, Painter with suitable option |
| Match the following Folk Arts with the Indian State / Country |
| Match the Author with the Relevant Title/Character |
| Match the Characters with Relevant Story Title |
| About the Poets |
| About the Dramatists |
| Mention the Poem in which these lines occur |
| Various works of the following Authors |
| What is the theme observed in the Literary works? |
| Famous Quotes – Who said this? |
| To Which period the Poets belong |
| Matching the Poets and Poems |
| Nature centered literary works and Global issue Environment and Conservation |
TNPC Group 4 Exam Pattern
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Time Duration |
| General Studies | 75 | 3 hours |
| Aptitude Test | 25 | |
| General English/ General Tamil | 100 | |
| Total | 200 |
Complete Details: TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern
How to Download TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus?
- The first and foremost step to download the syllabus is you have to visit the official website that is www.tnpsc.gov.in.
- On the right side of the home page take the cursor towards Examination tab.
- On pointing cursor towards it slide will appear under it. From the slide hit on Syllabus.
- A new page will appear with the details.
- Select the Forth one named as “POSTS INCLUDED IN GROUP-IV SERVICES” and read the syllabus carefully
- Download it or take a print out for further use.
Note: Aspirants may also download TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus from Official Link. We will update this page soon with latest information about TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2017 as if it will be declared revised syllabus.
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