TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2020 : The exam pattern of TNPSC Group 4 includes objective type questions and the written test is conducted on the OMR Sheet in offline mode for maximum of 300 marks. The date of the exam will be in 1st week of September 2020 from 10 am to 1 pm. If you plan to apply for Group 4, you can prepare and practice with the past question papers that are posted on the website of TNPSC at tnpsc.gov.in by selecting the appropriate link. Keep a copy of TNPSC Group 4 syllabus while preparing for the exam. Cover all the topics mentioned in the syllabus and revise them before the written exam.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2020
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Brief Structure
The pattern of TNPSC Group IV as decided by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will have objective type questions. The questions will be in SSLC Standard and the duration of the test will be three hours. You will have the option to choose one of the papers of the test either in English or in Tamil. All question papers will have questions given both in English and Tamil except the General English and General Tamil Papers that will have questions given in the appropriate languages. The maximum marks for the test will be 300 and the total number of questions in the test will be 200.
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Detailed View
Here is a table to help you gain a detailed understanding of the pattern of the written test for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment:
| Subject | Duration | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
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| General Studies | 3 Hours | 75 | 300 |
| Aptitude Test | 25 | ||
| General Tamil/General English | 100 | ||
| Total | 200 | ||
Here, you can choose to take entire General English or General Tamil Paper as per your convenience.
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2020
The Syllabus for TNPSC Group IV for the subjects in the pattern includes the following:
I. General Studies
1. General Science
Zoology
- Blood and Blood Circulation
- Reproductive system
- Environment
- Ecology
- Health and hygiene
- Human diseases
- Communicable diseases
- Prevention and remedies
- Animal, plants and Human life
Botany
- Main concepts of life science
- Classification of living organisms
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Respiration
Chemistry
- Acids, bases and salts
- Fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides
- Elements and compounds
Physics
- Mechanics and properties of matter
- Nature of universe
- Force, motion and energy
- Magnetism, electricity and electronics
- Heat, light and sound
2. Current Events
Economics – Current socio-economic problems
Geography – Geographical landmarks
Political Science
- Political parties and political system in India
- Public awareness and General administration
- Problems in conduct of public elections
- Welfare oriented government schemes and their utility
History
- National symbols
- Profile of states
- Eminent persons and places in news
- Sports and games
- Books and authors
- Awards and honours’
- Latest diary of events
- India and its neighbours
3. Geography
- Earth and universe
- Solar system
- Monsoon
- Rainfall
- Weather and climate
- Water resources
- Rivers in India
- Soil, minerals and natural resources
- Forest and wildlife
- Agricultural pattern
- Transport including surface transport and communication
- Social geography
- Population density and distribution
- Natural calamities
- Disaster management
4. Indian Polity
- Preamble to the constitution
- Salient features of constitution
- Constitution of India
- Human rights charter
- Union legislature
- Fundamental rights
- Fundamental duties
- Rule of law
- Empowerment of women
- Consumer protection form
- CAG
- Corruption in public life
- Union, state and territory
5. History and culture of India and Tamil Nadu
- Indus valley civilization
- Delhi sultans
- Mughals and Marathas
- Age of vijayanagaram and the bahamanis
- South Indian history culture and heritage
- Characteristics of Indian culture
- Unity in diversity
- Tamil Nadu political parties and populist schemes
- India since independence
6. Indian Economy
- Nature of Indian Economy
- Five year plan
- Land reform and agriculture
- Industrial growth
- Rural welfare oriented programmes
- Social sector problem
- Population, education, health, employment, poverty
- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu
7. Indian National Movement
- Emergence of national leaders
- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore
- National renaissance
- Different modes of agitations
- Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Rajaji, VOC, Periya, Bharathiar and others
II. Aptitude Test
- Number Series
- Alpha Numeric Reasoning
- Visual Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Logical Reasoning
- Time and Work
- Compound Interest
- Lowest Common Multiple
- Analytical Interpretation of Data
- Tables, Graphs and Diagrams
- Conversion of Information to Data
- Compilation and presentation of data
- Ratio proportions
- Simple interest
- Analytical interpretation
III. General English
Part A – Grammar
- Select the Correct Voice
- Select the Correct Tense
- Select the Correct Question Tag
- Fill in the blanks with the suitable proposition and suitable article, particle, gerund and infinitive
- Select the correct prefix and suffix
- Antonyms
- Synonyms
- Match the following
- Spot the error
- Comprehension
- Choose the correct sentence
- Select the correct plural forms
- Select the correct degree
Part B – Literature
- Appreciation questions from poetry
- Figures of speech in Poems
- Important Lines for Poems
- Questions from Oscar Wild
- Questions from Shakespeare
- Questions on Biographies
- British English – American English
- Comprehension questions from motivational essays
Part C – Authors and Their Literary Works
- Match the poems with the poets
- Whose Biography
- Identifying the author of the short story
- Identifying the Nationality of the Story
- Nationality of the poet
- Famous lines from dramas
- Important Lines from Indian authors
Click Here for detailed TNPSC Group 4 syllabus including the syllabus for General Tamil.
TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process
As per the previous year TNPSC Group 4 recruitments, the minimum qualifying mark specified by TNPSC for the written test was 90 marks out of 300. For the year 2020, this minimum qualifying mark might change. Based on the marks secured by the test takers in the written test, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will prepare a list of qualified candidates. Candidates securing more than 90 marks or the one that is decided by the TNPSC for the year 2020 will be shortlisted in the order of highest to the lower marks secured.
TNPSC will select candidates for various posts under Group 4 on the basis of marks obtained by them in written exam. TNPSC will create a merit list according to marks scored by candidates. All the shortlisted candidates have to upload their required documents on TNPSC website as instructed in merit list. After conducting onscreen document verification TNPSC will call the eligible candidates for counselling and allot them the post and unit/ department as per their rank, category and eligibility. For all positions, this rule will be followed. However, for the typist and steno-typist positions, the selection procedure will include the following as well in addition to written test score.
Typist
Candidates with technical qualification of senior/higher grade both in English and Tamil typewriting will be shortlisted. If such candidates are not available, candidates with a higher grade in Tamil and lower grade in English typewriting will be considered. Finally, still, if the vacancies are open, candidates with a higher grade in English typewriting and a lower grade in Tamil typewriting will be shortlisted.
Steno-Typist
Along with typewriting completion in the same manner above, stenography exam completion in the same order above will be considered. If you have completed your intermediate in English or Tamil Shorthand, it will not be considered as a senior grade.
Important Dates After Application Submission
Here are tentative dates to check the website of TNPSC after you submit your application for the TNPSC Group IV Recruitment:
| Details | Tentative Dates |
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| Last date for payment of fee via bank or post office | 3rd week of July 2020 |
| Download of Hall ticket | From 3rd week of August 2020 |
| Date of written test | 1st week of September 2020 (10 am - 1 pm) |
| Availability of Answer Key | A Week After The Written Test |
| Result Date | October 2020 |
| Date to download admit card for document verification | After the results |
You should regularly check the website of TNPSC to keep yourself updated with all the latest information
About TNPSC Group 4 Exam
The TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment is otherwise called as Combined Civil Services Examination. The vacancies for different positions are filled by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission through this recruitment. The positions include:
- Village Administrative Officer or VAO
- Junior Assistant
- Bill Collector Grade I
- Steno-typist Grade III
- Typist
- Filed Surveyor
- Draftsman
So, you will have to rightly choose the position for which you plan to apply when you fill up the online application for the TNPSC Group IV recruitment. The number of vacancies for each position will be notified by TNPSC along with the details about the recruitment on the official website.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam FAQs
Q. How Many Marks Are Required To Qualify TNPSC Group 4 Exam?
A. The minimum qualifying marks for written exam set by TNPSC is 90. However you should know that only scoring minimum marks does not make you eligible for final selection. Selection will be made according to merit list of candidates and if you score more or equal marks to cut off then only you will be considered for final selection.
Q. Will There Be A Choice Between English and Tamil Paper?
A. Yes, candidates will have an option to choose between general English or general Tamil paper.
Q. Will There Going To Be Negative Marking In TNPSC Group 4 VAO Exam?
A. There is no mention of negative marking by TNPSC in official notification. Hence there will be no negative marking.
Q. How Is The Selection For TNPSC Group 4 Posts Will Be Done?
A. Candidates will be selected based on their performance in written exam. Those who qualify written exam will have to upload their documents for onscreen verification process and after that candidates will be called for counselling.
Q. When TNPSC Group 4 Exam Will Be Held?
A. TNPSC Group 4 exam will be held in 1st week of September 2020 from 10 am to 1 pm.
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