Comparative chart of Various TNPSC Exams and their Eligibility
Note: Group 1, 2 & 2A has same Prelims syllabus as per the latest Syllabus & Scheme of Exams.
Group 1
Educational Qualification : Any Degree
Age: Minimum – 21 years.
Maximum – 32 (Other Category) / 37 (SC, SCA, ST, MBC, DNC, BC, BCM & DW)
Differently abled – 10 years over and above the maximum age limit prescribed.
Exam Pattern: Prelims & Mains
Prelims (Objective Type) – General Studies – 200 Questions (300 Marks; 3 Hours)
Mains (Written)
Paper I – 250 Marks ; 3 Hours
Paper II – 250 Marks ; 3 Hours
Paper III – 250 Marks ; 3 Hours
Interview – 100 Marks
Group 2
Educational Qualification : Any Degree
Age: Minimum – 18 years.
Maximum – 30 (Other Category)
For SC, SCA, ST, MBC, DNC, BC, BCM & DW – No Maximum Age Limit
Exam Pattern: Prelims & Mains
Prelims (Objective Type)
General Studies – 175 Questions
Aptitude & Reasoning – 25 Questions
Total – 200 Questions (300 Marks; 3 Hours)
Mains (Written)
General Studies – 300 Marks ; 3 Hours
Interview – 40 Marks
Group 2A
Educational Qualification : Any Degree
Age: Minimum – 18 years.
Maximum – 30 (Other Category)
For SC, SCA, ST, MBC, DNC, BC, BCM & DW – No Maximum Age Limit
Exam Pattern: Prelims & Mains
Prelims (Objective Type)
General Studies – 175 Questions
Aptitude & Reasoning – 25 Questions
Total – 200 Questions (300 Marks; 3 Hours)
Mains (Written)
General Studies – 300 Marks ; 3 Hours
Group 4
Educational Qualification :
Junior Assistant Post: SSLC (10th Std) Pass
Typist Post : SSLC (10th Std) Pass + Government Technical Exam in Typewriting
Steno-Typist Post : SSLC (10th Std) Pass + Government Technical Exam in Typewriting & Shorthand
Computer Preference for Typist & Steno : “Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation” by the Technical Education Department.
Age: Minimum – 18 years.
Maximum – 30 (Other Category) / 32 (MBC, DNC, BC, BCM) / 35 (SC, SCA, ST, & DW)
Exam Pattern: Prelims only
Prelims (Objective Type)
General Studies – 100 Questions
Optional (Tamil/English) – 100 Questions
Total – 200 Questions (300 Marks; 3 Hours)
- Note: Group 4 & VAO Change of syllabus is expected soon.
VAO
Educational Qualification : SSLC (10th Std) Pass
Age: Minimum – 21 years.
Maximum – 30 (Other Category) / 40 (SC, SCA, ST, MBC, DNC, BC, BCM & DW)
Exam Pattern: Prelims only
Prelims (Objective Type)
General Studies – 75 Questions
Basics of VAO – 25 Questions
Aptitude & Reasoning – 20 Questions
Optional (Tamil/English) – 80 Questions
Total – 200 Questions (300 Marks; 3 Hours)
- Note: Group 4 & VAO Change of syllabus is expected soon.
