Full Form of TNPSC

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is the constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution. It conducts examinations across Group 1 (Deputy Collector, DSP), Group 2 (Sub-Registrar, Municipal Commissioner), and Group 4 (VAO, Junior Assistant) cadres.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Group 1 & 2: Degree of any university recognized by the UGC. Group 4: S.S.L.C. (10th standard) pass. Adequate knowledge in Tamil is compulsory. Age Limit: 21 to 34/39 years (Group 1); 18 to 32/37 years (Group 4).

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Group 1: Preliminary Exam (Single Paper - 300 Marks), Main Written Exam (Paper I Tamil Eligibility; Papers II, III, IV General Studies - 750 Marks), and Oral Interview (100 Marks). Group 4: Single objective written examination.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu; Thirukkural; Development Administration in Tamil Nadu; General Science; Indian Polity; and Aptitude & Mental Ability.