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Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Questions:<\/strong> 200<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Marks:<\/strong> 300<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marking Scheme:<\/strong> 1 mark for each correct answer, 1\/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Syllabus:<\/strong> General Studies (covers topics from History, Geography, Economics, Polity, Science, Current Affairs, and Aptitude)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Qualifying Marks:<\/strong> 90 for General Category, 84 for BC\/MBC\/SC\/ST candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Main Exam (Descriptive Type)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 hours for each paper<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Papers:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Marks:<\/strong> 1200<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marking Scheme:<\/strong> 100 marks for each paper<\/li>\n<li><strong>Syllabus:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General Studies &#8211; I:<\/strong> Indian History, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Indian Geography, General Science, Current Events<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Studies &#8211; II:<\/strong>  Tamil Nadu History, Culture, Geography, Economy, and Society<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Studies &#8211; III:<\/strong>  Aptitude and Mental Ability, Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Problem Solving<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Studies &#8211; IV:<\/strong>  Essay Writing, Comprehension, Precis Writing, Letter Writing, Report Writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Qualifying Marks:<\/strong> 40% for General Category, <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> 36% for BC\/MBC\/SC\/ST candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Marks:<\/strong> 100<\/li>\n<li><strong>Qualifying Marks:<\/strong> 40% for General Category, 36% for BC\/MBC\/SC\/ST candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Syllabus_for_TNPSC_Group_I_Exam_2024\"><\/span>Detailed Syllabus for TNPSC Group I Exam 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>General Studies &#8211; I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. History<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indian National Movement:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-Independence Movements<\/li>\n<li>Nationalist Organizations and Leaders<\/li>\n<li>Important Events and Acts<\/li>\n<li>Social Reform Movements<\/li>\n<li>Impact of the Indian National Movement on Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ancient India:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Indus Valley Civilization<\/li>\n<li>Vedic Period<\/li>\n<li>Buddhism and Jainism<\/li>\n<li>Mauryan Empire<\/li>\n<li>Gupta Empire<\/li>\n<li>South Indian Kingdoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medieval India:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Delhi Sultanate<\/li>\n<li>Mughal Empire<\/li>\n<li>Vijayanagara Empire<\/li>\n<li>Bahmani Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>Maratha Empire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modern India:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>British Rule in India<\/li>\n<li>Social and Economic Reforms<\/li>\n<li>Indian Independence Movement<\/li>\n<li>Partition of India<\/li>\n<li>Post-Independence India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Indian Polity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indian Constitution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Salient Features<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles<\/li>\n<li>Union, State, and Local Governments<\/li>\n<li>Parliamentary System<\/li>\n<li>Judiciary<\/li>\n<li>Election Commission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Political System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Political Parties<\/li>\n<li>Pressure Groups<\/li>\n<li>Public Policy<\/li>\n<li>Governance and Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Issues in Indian Polity:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Federalism<\/li>\n<li>Separation of Powers<\/li>\n<li>Judicial Activism<\/li>\n<li>Electoral Reforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Indian Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic Concepts:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Economic Growth and Development<\/li>\n<li>National Income and its Components<\/li>\n<li>Inflation and Deflation<\/li>\n<li>Poverty and Inequality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indian Economy:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Structure and Features<\/li>\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Industry<\/li>\n<li>Services<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Trade<\/li>\n<li>Fiscal and Monetary Policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Economic Issues:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Economic Reforms<\/li>\n<li>Globalization<\/li>\n<li>Digital Economy<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Indian Geography<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical Geography:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Landforms<\/li>\n<li>Climate<\/li>\n<li>Soils<\/li>\n<li>Vegetation<\/li>\n<li>Natural Resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Human Geography:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Population Distribution<\/li>\n<li>Migration<\/li>\n<li>Urbanization<\/li>\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indian Geography:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Major Rivers<\/li>\n<li>Mountains<\/li>\n<li>Plateaus<\/li>\n<li>Coastal Areas<\/li>\n<li>Climate Zones<\/li>\n<li>Natural Resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Issues in Indian Geography:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Climate Change<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Degradation<\/li>\n<li>Disaster Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. General Science<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Motion, Force, Work, Energy<\/li>\n<li>Heat and Temperature<\/li>\n<li>Light and Sound<\/li>\n<li>Electricity and Magnetism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemistry:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Matter and its Properties<\/li>\n<li>Atomic Structure<\/li>\n<li>Chemical Bonding<\/li>\n<li>Acids, Bases, and Salts<\/li>\n<li>Organic Chemistry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biology:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Cell Structure and Function<\/li>\n<li>Human Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Plant Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Ecology<\/li>\n<li>Genetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Issues in Science:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Space Exploration<\/li>\n<li>Nanotechnology<\/li>\n<li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6. Current Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National and International Events:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Major Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Events<\/li>\n<li>Important Personalities<\/li>\n<li>Awards and Honors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Science and Technology:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Major Discoveries and Innovations<\/li>\n<li>Technological Advancements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sports:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Major Sporting Events<\/li>\n<li>Indian Athletes and Achievements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Art and Culture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Major Cultural Events<\/li>\n<li>Art Forms and Artists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>General Studies &#8211; II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Tamil Nadu History<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ancient Tamil Nadu:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sangam Age<\/li>\n<li>Chera, Chola, and Pandya Dynasties<\/li>\n<li>Pallava and Chola Empires<\/li>\n<li>Religious Movements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medieval Tamil Nadu:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Vijayanagara and Nayaka Rule<\/li>\n<li>Maratha and British Influence<\/li>\n<li>Social and Economic Conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modern Tamil Nadu:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Independence Movement<\/li>\n<li>Post-Independence Development<\/li>\n<li>Political and Social Movements<\/li>\n<li>Cultural Renaissance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Tamil Nadu Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Literature:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sangam Literature<\/li>\n<li>Bhakti Literature<\/li>\n<li>Modern Tamil Literature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Art and Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Temple Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Sculpture<\/li>\n<li>Painting<\/li>\n<li>Music and Dance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Folklore and Traditions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Folk Tales<\/li>\n<li>Folk Songs<\/li>\n<li>Folk Dances<\/li>\n<li>Festivals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Tamil Nadu Geography<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Mountains<\/li>\n<li>Rivers<\/li>\n<li>Coastal Areas<\/li>\n<li>Climate<\/li>\n<li>Soils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Human Geography:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Population Distribution<\/li>\n<li>Urbanization<\/li>\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Water Resources<\/li>\n<li>Mineral Resources<\/li>\n<li>Forest Resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental Issues:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Pollution<\/li>\n<li>Climate Change<\/li>\n<li>Deforestation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Tamil Nadu Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Structure and Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Industry<\/li>\n<li>Services<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Trade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic Development:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial Growth<\/li>\n<li>Infrastructure Development<\/li>\n<li>Social Welfare Schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Economic Issues:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Unemployment<\/li>\n<li>Poverty<\/li>\n<li>Inequality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Tamil Nadu Society<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social Structure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Caste System<\/li>\n<li>Gender Inequality<\/li>\n<li>Social Reform Movements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education and Healthcare:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Education System<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural Diversity:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Languages<\/li>\n<li>Religions<\/li>\n<li>Customs and Traditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>General Studies &#8211; III<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Aptitude and Mental Ability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Logical Reasoning:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Analogies<\/li>\n<li>Classification<\/li>\n<li>Series<\/li>\n<li>Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n<li>Blood Relations<\/li>\n<li>Direction Sense<\/li>\n<li>Syllogisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Interpretation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Tables<\/li>\n<li>Graphs<\/li>\n<li>Charts<\/li>\n<li>Data Sufficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Problem Solving:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Quantitative Aptitude<\/li>\n<li>Algebra<\/li>\n<li>Geometry<\/li>\n<li>Trigonometry<\/li>\n<li>Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verbal Ability:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>Grammar<\/li>\n<li>Sentence Completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Analytical Reasoning:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Logical Deduction<\/li>\n<li>Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li>Problem Solving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verbal Reasoning:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Jumbled Sentences<\/li>\n<li>Sentence Completion<\/li>\n<li>Synonyms and Antonyms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Verbal Reasoning:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Pattern Recognition<\/li>\n<li>Spatial Reasoning<\/li>\n<li>Figure Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Data Interpretation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tables:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading and Interpreting Data<\/li>\n<li>Calculating Averages, Percentages, and Ratios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphs:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Line Graphs<\/li>\n<li>Bar Graphs<\/li>\n<li>Pie Charts<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing Trends and Patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charts:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Flow Charts<\/li>\n<li>Tree Diagrams<\/li>\n<li>Understanding Processes and Relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Problem Solving<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quantitative Aptitude:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Number Systems<\/li>\n<li>Percentage<\/li>\n<li>Profit and Loss<\/li>\n<li>Time and Work<\/li>\n<li>Speed, Distance, and Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Algebra:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Linear Equations<\/li>\n<li>Quadratic Equations<\/li>\n<li>Inequalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geometry:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Lines, Angles, Triangles<\/li>\n<li>Circles<\/li>\n<li>Area and Perimeter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trigonometry:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Trigonometric Ratios<\/li>\n<li>Trigonometric Identities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Statistics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Mean, Median, Mode<\/li>\n<li>Standard Deviation<\/li>\n<li>Probability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>General Studies &#8211; IV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Essay Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Topics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Current Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Social Issues<\/li>\n<li>Economic Issues<\/li>\n<li>Political Issues<\/li>\n<li>Science and Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Requirements:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear and Concise Writing<\/li>\n<li>Logical Structure<\/li>\n<li>Supporting Evidence<\/li>\n<li>Grammatical Accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Comprehension<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passages:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>News Articles<\/li>\n<li>Editorials<\/li>\n<li>Literary Extracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tasks:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding the Main Idea<\/li>\n<li>Identifying Key Points<\/li>\n<li>Drawing Inferences<\/li>\n<li>Answering Questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Precis Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passages:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>News Articles<\/li>\n<li>Editorials<\/li>\n<li>Literary Extracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tasks:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Summarizing the Main Points<\/li>\n<li>Reducing the Length of the Passage<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining the Original Meaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Letter Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Types:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Formal Letters<\/li>\n<li>Informal Letters<\/li>\n<li>Business Letters<\/li>\n<li>Application Letters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Requirements:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Appropriate Format<\/li>\n<li>Clear and Concise Language<\/li>\n<li>Professional Tone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Report Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Types:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>News Reports<\/li>\n<li>Business Reports<\/li>\n<li>Research Reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Requirements:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Objective and Factual<\/li>\n<li>Clear Structure<\/li>\n<li>Supporting Data<\/li>\n<li>Concise Language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Preparing_for_TNPSC_Group_I_Exam_2024\"><\/span>Tips for Preparing for TNPSC Group I Exam 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Understand the Syllabus:<\/strong>  Thoroughly go through the detailed syllabus for each stage of the exam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan a Study Schedule:<\/strong>  Create a realistic study plan that covers all the topics and allows for regular revision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the Right Study Materials:<\/strong>  Refer to reliable and updated study materials like textbooks, online resources, and previous year papers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice Regularly:<\/strong>  Solve mock tests and previous year papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and time management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on Current Affairs:<\/strong>  Stay updated on current events through newspapers, magazines, and online resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve Your Writing Skills:<\/strong>  Practice essay writing, comprehension, precis writing, letter writing, and report writing to enhance your communication skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Motivated:<\/strong>  Maintain a positive attitude and stay focused on your goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important Resources for TNPSC Group I Exam 2024<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TNPSC Official Website:<\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\/\">https:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation:<\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.textbooksonline.tn.nic.in\/\">https:\/\/www.textbooksonline.tn.nic.in\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Study Platforms:<\/strong>  Unacademy, Byju&#8217;s, Gradeup, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Newspapers and Magazines:<\/strong>  The Hindu, Indian Express, Frontline, Yojana, Kurukshetra, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Previous Year Papers:<\/strong>  Available on various websites and online platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_1_TNPSC_Group_I_Exam_Pattern_Summary\"><\/span>Table 1:  TNPSC Group I Exam Pattern Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stage<\/th>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Number of Questions<\/th>\n<th>Total Marks<\/th>\n<th>Qualifying Marks (General Category)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Preliminary Exam<\/td>\n<td>Objective<\/td>\n<td>3 hours<\/td>\n<td>200<\/td>\n<td>300<\/td>\n<td>90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main Exam<\/td>\n<td>Descriptive<\/td>\n<td>3 hours per paper<\/td>\n<td>100 per paper<\/td>\n<td>1200<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Interview<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>30 minutes<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Table 2:  Important <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> Dates for TNPSC Group I Exam 2024<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Notification Release<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Application Start Date<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Application Last Date<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admit Card Release<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Preliminary Exam Date<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main Exam Date<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Interview Date<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Final Result Declaration<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>  The exact dates for the TNPSC Group I exam 2024 will be announced by the TNPSC on its official website. It is advisable to regularly check the website for updates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_and_Short_Answers\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Short Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. What is the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must be a citizen of India.<\/li>\n<li>You must have a graduate degree from a recognized university.<\/li>\n<li>You must be between 21 and 30 years old (age relaxation for reserved categories).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. How many stages are there in the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. What is the syllabus for the Preliminary Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It covers General Studies, including topics from History, Geography, Economics, Polity, Science, Current Affairs, and Aptitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. What is the syllabus for the Main Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It consists of four papers: General Studies &#8211; I, General Studies &#8211; II, General Studies &#8211; III, and General Studies &#8211; IV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. What is the duration of the Preliminary Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Preliminary Exam is 3 hours long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6. What is the duration of the Main Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each paper of the Main Exam is 3 hours long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>7. What is the marking scheme for the Preliminary Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and 1\/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>8. What is the marking scheme for the Main Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each paper of the Main Exam is marked out of 100.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>9. What are the qualifying marks for the Preliminary Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The qualifying marks are 90 for General Category and 84 for BC\/MBC\/SC\/ST candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>10. What are the qualifying marks for the Main Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The qualifying marks are 40% for General Category and 36% for BC\/MBC\/SC\/ST candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>11. What is the duration of the Interview?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Interview is 30 minutes long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>12. What are the qualifying marks for the Interview?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The qualifying marks are 40% for General Category and 36% for BC\/MBC\/SC\/ST candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>13. When is the TNPSC Group I exam 2024 scheduled?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The exact dates will be announced by the TNPSC on its official website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>14. Where can I find the official notification for the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The official notification will be published on the TNPSC website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>15. How do I apply for the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can apply online through the TNPSC website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>16. What are some good study materials for the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can refer to textbooks, online resources, and previous year papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>17. How can I prepare for the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a study plan, choose the right study materials, practice regularly, focus on current affairs, and improve your writing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>18. What are some important resources for the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The TNPSC official website, Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation, online study platforms, newspapers and magazines, and previous year papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>19. What are some tips for success in the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the syllabus, plan a study schedule, choose the right study materials, practice regularly, focus on current affairs, improve your writing skills, and stay motivated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>20. What are the job profiles offered through the TNPSC Group I exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The TNPSC Group I exam leads to various administrative and managerial positions in the Tamil Nadu government, such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), and Assistant Director (Panchayat).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Syllabus and Exam Pattern for TNPSC Group I Exam 2024 Exam Pattern The TNPSC Group I exam is conducted in three stages: 1. 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