TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Salary Details 2022 Notification, Age Limit, Eligibility, Qualification Criteria

Many aspirants for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam are preparing seriously without any consistency. So finally, the Group 1 Notification is came out. After the release of notification, we can apply online through the website @tnpsc group 1 apply online. The last date for the submission of online applications for Group 1 Posts is on the date of 22nd August 2022. In this post, all the details about TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Salary Details 2022 are given. It includes TNPSC Group1 Jobs List and Salary Details, Group 1 Age Limit, Group 1 Syllabus, Selection Process, Notification, Qualification, Exam Date, Cut off and Results. Kindly use the information for your’s knowledge. Any further doubts and queries, feel free to ask in the comment section.

Table of Contents

1. Notification
2. TNPSC Group 1 Jobs List and Salary Details 2022
3. TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit
4. Educational & Technical Qualification
5. TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Salary Details 2021
6. TNPSC Group 1 Exam and Registration Fee
7. Mode of Payment
8. Knowledge in Tamil
9. Certificate of Physical Fitness
10. TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process
11. TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
12. TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern
13. TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus for Prelims
14. TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus for Mains
15. TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date
16. TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket
17. TNPSC Group 1 Result
18. How to Apply
19. Important Dates of Group 1 Exam 2022
20. Useful links of TNPSC Group 1 Exam
21. TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Important Book List
22. TNPSC Group 1 Mains Important Book List
23. FAQ

TNPSC Group 1 2022 Notification

Briefly, the details of TNPSC Group 1 Posts are provided in the table.

Exam Name	TNPSC Group 1 Posts
Conduction Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Official website	www.tnpsc.gov.in
Total Number of Vacancies	92 Posts
Mode of Application	Online – Apply Now
Mode of Exam	Offline
Medium of Exam	Tamil & English
Salary range	Rs. 56100 – 205700
TNPSC help desk	044-25332833
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date 2022	30th October 2022
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2022	Will be announced later at the time of declaration of results of Preliminary Examination.
Notification Released	21st July 2022
Last Date To Submit	22nd August 2022
Download Notification	Tamil Medium – Click Here English Medium – Click Here

The Combined Civil Service Examination of TNPSC Group 1 2022 has been conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Examination. The Notification of the TNPSC Group 1 Posts 2022 and Examination is declared by the TNPSC Commission on their Official Website.

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus and TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date is notified in their Official 2022 Group 1 Notification.

In the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2022:– It contains all the details about TNPSC Group 1 Posts such as Number of Vacancies, Important Dates and Exam Date, Fee Structure such as Examination Fee and Registration Fee, Date and Time of Written Examination, Last date to Apply, Last date for Submission of Online Application, Last date for Payment of Examination Fee through Bank or Post Office, Concession of Examination Fee.

And, it also contains the details of Payment Mode i.e, Online | Offline Mode, TNPSC Group 1 Jobs List and Salary Details, TNPSC Group 1 Post Details 2022, TNPSC Group 1 syllabus, Age Qualification and Limit, Education and Technical Qualification, Physical Fitness, Computer Qualification, Knowledge in Tamil, Cash Security, Scheme of Examination i.e, OMR Method | Objective Type, Centre of Examination, Selection Procedure, How to Apply Instructions, Upload of Documents Instructions and it also mentions, what are the subjects to study for TNPSC Group 1 Posts 2022 examination with proper TNPSC Group 1 syllabus 2022.

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TNPSC Group 1 Job Lists and Salary Details 2022

TNPSC Group 1 Job Lists and Salary details 2022 are provided here. The Salaries is varied from basic pay of Rs. 56,100 to 2,05,700 related to various posts. The Number of TNPSC Group 1 Posts 2022 is 92. Total number of D.C is 18 & D.S.P is 26. Full Details are given for your reference.

To See More, refer Group 1 2022 Notification

TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Jobs List and Salary Details

Previous Year TNPSC Group 1 Posts vacancy details are provided for your’s reference. It will be useful for your knowledge.

2020

2019

TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit

TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit Details of 2022 Notification are given below. Kindly refer whether you are eligible to apply. For the Year of 2022, the age limit is increased by two years to all the categories.

2022 - "Two Years extended for all category"

Note:-

• As per G.O (Ms) No.93, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (M) Department, dated 17.07.2018, the Maximum Age Limit has been enhanced by 2 years. As per G.O (Ms) No.91, Human Resources Management (S) Department, dated 13.09.2021, the Maximum Age Limit prescribed for appointment by direct recruitment has been enhanced by another 2 years.
• “Others” [i.e., Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs] who have put in five years and more of service in the State/Central Government are not eligible even if they are within the age limit. (For further details refer para 3(F) of “Instructions to Applicants” and Section 3(r) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016)

AGE CONCESSION:

(i) For Persons with Benchmark Disability :

Persons with Benchmark Disability are eligible for age concession upto 10 years over and above the maximum age limit prescribed above. (Section 64 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 and as per Para 5D of “Instructions to Applicants”)

(ii) For Ex-Servicemen :

• The Maximum age limit is 55 years for the applicants who belongs to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs.
• The maximum age limit is 50 years for “Others” (i.e.) applicants not belonging to any of the above said categories. [Section 63 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 and as per G.O (Ms) No.91, Human Resources Management (S) Department, dated 13.09.2021].
• The above mentioned age concession will not apply to the Ex-servicemen applicants who have already been recruited to any class or service or category. [Section 3(j) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016]

To See More, refer Group 1 Notification

TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification:-

Applicants should possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

Provided that, other things being equal, preference will be given to the applicants, who possess the qualification mentioned against each of the following posts:-

[Applicants to be admitted to the Main Written Examination should upload and submit evidence relating to all claims including preferential qualifications, if any, claimed by them when called for]

Note:-

• The educational qualifications prescribed for these posts should have been obtained by passing the required qualification in the following order of studies viz. 10th + HSC / Diploma or its equivalent + U.G. Degree as required under Section 25 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016.
• The applicants, who have written the final year degree examination, may also apply for the Preliminary Examination for direct recruitment to the posts included in Combined Civil Services-I (Group-I Services), subject to the condition that they should produce the proof of having passed the degree examination while uploading the original documents for the Main Written Examination (last date for this activity would be announced later) failing which they will not be admitted to the Main Written Examination.
• The applicants, who have passed the final professional M.B.B.S or any other Medical Examination, but have not completed the Internship, may also apply to the Preliminary Examination for direct recruitment to the posts included in Combined Civil Services-I (Group-I Services), subject to the condition that they should submit a copy of certificate from the authority concerned of the University/Institution that they had passed the requisite final professional Medical Examination, when admitted to the Main Written Examination. In such cases, the applicants will be required to produce at the time of their certificate verification for oral test, original degree or a certificate from the concerned competent authority of the University/ Institution that they had completed all requirements (including completion of Internship) for the award of the degree.
• Applicants claiming equivalence of qualification to the prescribed qualification should upload and submit evidence for equivalence of qualification in the form of Government Order issued on or before the date of this notification when called for, failing which, their application will be summarily rejected after due process. The Government Orders regarding equivalence of qualification issued after the date of this notification will not be accepted.

[Refer para 9 of “Instructions to Applicants” and “Disclaimer”].

Physical Qualification

Applicants applying for the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category.I) must possess the following Physical Qualifications:-

Certificate for Physical Qualification

i. Among the applicants to be admitted to the Main Written Examination those who opt for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) should produce certificate from a Medical Officer of/or above the rank of an Assistant Surgeon appointed by the Government to the Government Medical Institution obtained on or after 21.07.2022 containing the following particulars when called for:-

• However, in the case of women applicants applying for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) chest measurement need not be specified in the said certificate.
• The applicants who fail to produce the Physical Qualification Certificate along with other documents when called for, will not be considered for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I). Subsequent claims will not be entertained.
• An applicant selected for appointment to the post of Deputy Collector must satisfy the Medical Board in Tamil Nadu as to his/her physique, fitness and capacity for active outdoor work.
• An applicant selected for appointment to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category – I) must satisfy the Medical Board in Tamil Nadu as to his/her physique, fitness and capacity for active outdoor work and must be certified by the Superintendent of Government Ophthalmic Hospital in Chennai that his/her vision comes upto the requirements prescribed in the rules without the use of contact glasses.
• Applicants with defective vision should upload and submit Eye Fitness Certificate from a qualified eye specialist when called for along with other documents.
• The applicants once selected by the Commission to the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) based on their option but who failed to satisfy the Medical Board in respect of their Physical fitness will forfeit their selection and they will not be considered for re-allotment to any other posts.

Certificate of Physical Fitness

Applicants selected for appointment to the posts included in Combined Civil Services-I (Group-I Services) will be required to produce a certificate of physical fitness in the form prescribed below before his/her appointment. The model format is enclosed with Annexure II of the notification. The said Certificate should be submitted by the selected candidate to the Appointing Authority at the time of joining to the said post.

Applicants with defective vision should produce Eye Fitness Certificate from a qualified Eye Specialist working in Government Hospital.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Fee Details

Applications are invited only through online mode for direct recruitment against the vacancies in the following posts included in Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group-1 Services)

Examination Fee Concessions

Note:-

• The total number of free chances availed will be calculated on the basis of claims made in previous applications.
• The number of free chances availed by the applicant will be verified by the Commission at any stage of the selection process.
• In case an applicant who makes a false claim for exemption from payment of application fee by suppressing information regarding his previous application(s), his candidature shall be rejected after due process and he shall be debarred for a period of one year from appearing for examinations and selections conducted by the Commission.
• Applicants are directed to carefully choose the option ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in the online application regarding availing the fee concession.
• Applicants are advised in their own interest, to keep an account of the number of times fee concession availed, irrespective of the information displayed in the of the applicant dashboard.
• An application (irrespective of the post applied for) claiming fee concession will operate to exclude one chance from the number of free chances allowed.
• Applicants who have availed the maximum number of free chances permitted / applicants who do not wish to avail of the fee concession / applicants who are not eligible for fee concession, shall choose the option ‘No’ against the query regarding fee concession in the online application. Such applicants shall thereafter pay the requisite fee through the prescribed mode of payment.
• Failure to pay the prescribed fee in time, along with the online application will result in the rejection of application after due process. (For further details regarding examination fee concessions refer to Para 6 of “Instructions to Applicants”)

To See More, refer Group 1 Notification

Mode of Payment of Examination fee

• Preliminary Examination fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One hundred only), is payable by online through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card on or before the date of submission of online application by choosing the option in the online application.
• Applicants have to pay the service charges also as applicable.
• Applicants can avail exemption from paying examination fee as per eligibility criteria.
• Offline mode of payment, if any received in the form of demand draft / postal order etc. will not be accepted and the applications forwarded with such modes of payment will be summarily rejected and the same will not be either returned or refunded.
• The Commission is not responsible for online payment failure or delayed reconciliation of fee by the banks.

(For further details regarding the Examination fee, refer para.2(V) of “Instructions to Applicants”)

Knowledge in Tamil

Applicants should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil. (For further details refer para 14(I) of “Instructions to Applicants”).

To See More, refer Group 1 Notification

TNPSC Group 1 Posts Selection Procedure 2022

The selection will be made in three successive stages viz.,
(i) Preliminary Examination for selection of candidates for admission to the Main Written Examination
(ii) Main Written Examination and
(iii) an Oral Test in the shape of an Interview.

The Preliminary Examination is meant to serve as a screening test only. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination by the candidates who are declared qualified for admission to the Main Written Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit. The number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Written Examination will be 20 times the number of candidates to be recruited having regard to the rule of reservation of appointments. However, in each reservation group, all the candidates who secure the same marks as that of cut off marks of their reservation groups shall also be admitted to the Main Written Examination, though the number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Written Examination may exceed 1:20 ratio. No supplemental list will be published in the place of rejected candidates (or) candidates who have failed to send documents for verification. The final selection will be made based on the total marks obtained by the candidates in the Main Written Examination Paper-II, Paper-III, Paper-IV and Oral Test taken together, subject to Rule of Reservation of Appointments.

(For further details refer para 18-A ‘Instructions to applicants’)

To See More, refer Group 1 Notification

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

• Single paper
• Objective Type Questions
• Degree Standard
• TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is a qualifying exam.
• The minimum mark required to qualify for this exam is 90.
• There will be one paper with a total of 200 questions which carries a total of 300 marks.
• The questions will be in objective type.
• The time duration of the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is 3 hours.
• The Language of Question paper is in both English or Tamil.

Below you can see the scheme of the TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary examination.

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2022

• There are four papers
• The TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam is split into four papers. Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4
• The Paper 1 is Compulsory Tamil Language cum Eligibility(Qualifying Paper)
• The Paper 2, 3, 4 are General Studies(Descriptive Type Questions).
• Paper 1 is 100 marks & remaining papers are 250 marks.
• Candidates will have to score the minimum qualifying marks in Paper 1 which is 40 out of 100.
• Finally, Interview for Selected Group 1 Mains Candidates.
• For Paper 2, 3, 4 & Interview combined, minimum qualifying mark is 340 marks.
• Only Paper 2, 3, 4 & Interview Marks are considered for selecting TNPSC Group 1 Posts.

Note:-

• The questions on General Studies for Preliminary and Main Written Examination will be set both in Tamil and English.
• The Main Written Examination answer sheets of Paper-II, Paper-III and Paper-IV will be evaluated, only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks [40%-i.e., 40 marks] in Paper-I and the marks secured in Paper-I will not be taken into account for ranking. Refer G.O.(Ms) No.133, Human Resources Management (M) Department, dated 01.12.2021.
• Appearance in all the papers of the Main Written Examination and the Oral Test is compulsory. Candidates who have not appeared for any one or more papers of the Main Written Examination, shall not be considered for selection, even if they secure the minimum qualifying marks for selection.
• However, as per the orders issued in G.O. (Ms) No.49, Human Resources Management (M) Department, dated 23.05.2022, the differently abled candidates can avail exemption from writing Paper-I (Tamil Eligibility Test). Such candidate have to furnish the required details in the online application without fail. Subsequent claim will receive no attention. The candidates need to upload Disability Certificate (Refer Annexure-III) as prescribed in G.O. (Ms) No. 08, Welfare of Differently Abled Persons (DAP-3.2) Department dated 21.09.2021.
• Refer Para 17 of “Instructions to Applicants” in regard to instructions to be followed while appearing for competitive examinations conducted by the Commission.
• The syllabus for both the Preliminary Examination and Main Written Examination are available in the Commission’s Website at ‘www.tnpsc.gov.in’ and also in the Annexure-I of this notification.

To See More, refer Group 1 Notification

Examination Centre:

Preliminary Centre

The Preliminary Examination will be held at the following Centres:

Note:-

• Applicant shall choose any two of the above Centres for appearing for writing the Preliminary Examination. Applicants will be allotted a venue in any one of these two centres. However, applicants with benchmark disability (Differently –Abled Persons applicants with 40% and above), will be permitted to choose only one District Centre. (For further details refer para 2 (R) of Instructions to Applicants).
• Request for change of examination centre will not be permitted (For further details refer Para 17(A)(ii) of “Instructions to Applicants”)
• The Commission reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of examination centres and to re-allot the applicants accordingly.
• Applicants should appear for the written examination / certificate verification / oral test / Counselling at their own expenses.

Mains Centre

Main Written Examination will be held at Chennai (Code:0101) only.

To See More, refer Group 1 Notification

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2022

This Year of 2022, TNPSC Commission is added one more paper for the exam of TNPSC Group 1 Posts. The added paper is Compulsory Tamil Language cum Eligibility Paper i.e, it is a Qualifying Paper. And, all the details are clearly mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2022. It is given below for your reference. Kindly take the point before applying for the exam. It will be useful for your preparation for TNPSC Group 1 Jobs 2022. Further the links of the TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus are provided below in both Tamil and English Languages.

Download TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2022 Click Here

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2022

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is announced the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2022. The Commission of TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2022 has scheduled the Exam Date on the date of 30th October 2022. The TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket will be upload on their Official Link in Online mode only. You should Download the TNPSC Group 1 Admit card from their site and take it as Print out for your TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2022. Candidates should check their TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card before the TNPSC Group 1 2022 Exam. You should carefully check your Name, Address, Photo, Center and then finally your Roll Number and Application Number of TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2022.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2022: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2022 and the details are updated here as per the latest official notification by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on its official website @tnpsc.gov.in.

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To check the latest updated NEWS or Calendar of TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2022, kindly follow our website regularly and prepare well for your TNPSC Group 1 Jobs.

Recently, the important dates of TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Salary details 2022 has been announced by the TNPSC Commission @tnpsc.gov.in The Commission has conducted the TNPSC Group 1 Jobs 2022 for various posts. They are looking to get more service-minded people for the posts of different qualifications by conducting the Group 1 Exam 2022.

TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket

TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2022 is to be released by the TNPSC Commission on their Official Website. The Group 1 Hall Ticket is released before two weeks from the exam date. So, kindly follow our website of Virkoz Infobits for the updated NEWS from the TNPSC Commission. To know more, follow the given tnpsc group 1 hall ticket 2022 page.

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TNPSC Group 1 Results

TNPSC Group 1 Result 2022 is to be released by the TNPSC Commission on their Official Website. TNPSC Group 1 2022 Result is released after the successful completion of the exam. Mostly, it takes the time period of three months. So, kindly follow our website of Virkoz Infobits for the updated NEWS from the TNPSC Commission. To know more, follow the given tnpsc group 1 result 2022 page.

The link of TNPSC Group 1 Result 2022 is provided below for the Candidates to know more information about the TNPSC Group 1 2022 Exam Result.

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To Know the TNPSC Group 1 2022 Exam Date and other details of the TNPSC Group 1 Posts use the above-mentioned links. On the Official website, TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus is also available. We are also provided with the TNPSC Group 1 syllabus in PDF format on this page. It will be useful for your knowledge.

And to get more details about the TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Salary details 2022 Examination and Other various TNPSC 2022 Exam Date and Education related queries, kindly follow our Website.

How to Apply

• Applicants should apply only through online mode in the Commission’s website www.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.in
• ‘One Time Registration’ using Aadhaar is mandatory before applying for any post. Applicant should register only once in the One Time Registration by paying Rs.150/- as registration fee. Successfully registered One Time Registration is valid for five years from the date of registration. All the applications should be submitted using the One Time Registration ID and password registered by the applicant.
• To apply under One Time Registration System, applicants should have a scanned image of their photograph, certificates specified, if any, and signature in CD/DVD/Pen Drive to upload the same, as per the specifications given in the guidelines for scanning and uploading of photograph and signature.
• No applicant is permitted to create more than one registration ID under One Time Registration System.
• Applicants should enter the Unique ID and Password to view the already available information and update them. They shall not share the ID / PASSWORD with any other Person or Agency.
• One Time Registration is not an application for any post. It is just a collection of information from the applicants and provides a separate dashboard to each applicant to facilitate maintenance of their own profile. Applicants who wish to apply for this recruitment shall click “Apply” against the recruitment notified in the Commission’s website using the same USER ID and PASSWORD given for ONE TIME REGISTRATION.
• Applicants should select the name of the post / Recruitment for which the applicant wishes to apply.
• Online applications uploaded without the photograph, details of specified documents and signature will be rejected after due process.
• All the particulars mentioned in the online application will be considered as final and no modifications will be allowed after the last date for submission of the online application. The applicants are instructed to fill the online application with utmost care and caution. The applicants are permitted to edit the details in the online application till the last date stipulated for submission of online application.
• Application Correction Window: After the last date for submission of online application, the candidates are allowed to edit their online application during the Application Correction Window period as mentioned in para 4 of the Notification (Important Date and Time). After the last date of Correction Window period no modification is allowed in the online applications. The applications will be processed as per the details finally furnished by the candidates. It is the responsibility of the candidates and the Commission has no liability for subsequent rejection of application caused due to editing the details already submitted in application. Request / representation addressed to the Commission for modification of claims in the online application, in any mode, will not be entertained.
• APPLICATION PRINT OPTION:

a. After submitting the application, applicants can save / print their application in PDF format.
b. On entering user ID and password, applicants can download their application and print, if required.
c. Applicants need not send the printout of the online application or any other supporting documents to the Commission.

[For further details refer para 2 of “Instructions to Applicants”]

To See More, refer Group 1 Notification

TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2022 Important Dates

Below we are given the Important Dates for TNPSC Group 1 Posts 2022. The complete processing date of Group 1 2022 Exam is given below. This information is mentioned in the TNPSC Group 1 2022 Notification.

Notification Date	21st July 2022
Starting Date of Online Application	21st July 2022
Closing Date of Online Application	22nd August 2022
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date	30th October 2022
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Result	December 2022
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date	March 2023
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Result	July 2023
Oral Test Final Selection List	August 2023

Some Useful Links for TNPSC Group 1 Posts 2022

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TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2022	Click Here
TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Eligibility Criteria 2022	Click Here
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2022 PDF Download	Click Here
TNPSC Group 1 2022 Apply Online	Apply Now
How to Apply	Click Here
TNPSC Group 1 Model Question Paper	Click Here
TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Paper	Click Here
Group 1 Cut Off Marks	Click Here
PSTM Certificate Format	–
TNPSC Group 1 Result 2022	Click Here
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2022	Click Here
TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2022	Click Here
TNPSC Group 1 Best Books 2022	Click Here

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Books in Tamil Medium

TNPSC Group 1 Posts are Degree Level Exam. The First Book of SURA`S Publication TNPSC Group 1 covers all the subjects of Preliminary New Syllabus Based Examination. And the Second Book of SURA`S Publication TNPSC Group 1 covers the Tamilnadu History, Culture, Heritage and Thirukkural Parts Only. It will be helpful for the deep understanding of TamilNadu History and Thirukkural Portions. And this Book, is also same for TNPSC Group 1 Exam.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
1. SURA`S TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam CCSE-1 (Graduate Level) General Studies Preliminary Exam – V.V.K SUBBURAJ	Tamil Medium
2. SURA`S TNPSC Group II(2) & II(2)A Combined Exam Study Materials – Tamilnadu History, Culture, Heritage and Thirukkural – V.V.K SUBBURAJ	Tamil Medium (This Book is published for Group 2, but it will also same for Group 1)

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Books List in English Medium

TNPSC Group 1 Exam are Degree Level Posts. You should be collect the study materials @Degree Standard Level. The First Book of Sura’s Tnpsc Group 1 Preliminary Exam CCSE-1 General Studies Book is based on New School Text Books. And the book covers General Studies Portions of Preliminary Examination of Group 1 Posts. The Second Book of Manual for TNPSC is written by M.Karthikeyan will be useful for the preparation of overall portions of General Studies covered in the 2022 Group 1 Prelims. And, it will also be useful for Group 1 Mains Exam. The Third Book of Arihant GK 2023 covers all the basic portions of TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Examination. And, it is also useful for other examinations such as Banking, RRB, SSC, etc…The Fourth Book of Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu is written by Navaneethan S. It will be useful for both TNPSC Group 1 & 2/2A Prelims and Mains Exams. The Fifth Book of Administration of Union and States with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu is written by Sathya Kalaivani Chandru & Mohana Priya Sundar. This Book is very important for both Prelims and Mains of TNPSC Group 1 & 2/2A Exams.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
1. TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam CCSE-1 General Studies Exam – Sura’s	English Medium
2. Manual for TNPSC – M. Karthikeyan & McGraw Hill	English Medium
3. Arihant GK – Manohar Pandey & Arihant Publication	English Medium
4. Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu – Navaneethan S	English Medium
5. Administration of Union and States with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu –  Sathya Kalaivani Chandru & Mohana Priya Sundar	English Medium

The Sixth Book of SURA’S TNPSC Mathematics overs the portions of Aptitute & Mental Ability parts of New Syllabus of Group 1 Posts. It will be useful for all the other examination of TNPSC. And this Book, is also same for TNPSC Group 1 Exam. The Seventh Book of Arihant’s A New Approach To Reasoning is written by B.S. Sijwali and S. Sijwali will be useful for the portion of Reasoning Parts of Group 1 Exam.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
6. SURA’S TNPSC Mathematics For GROUP II, IIA, IV AND VAO and all other Exams Book – V.V.K SUBBURAJ	English Medium
7. A New Approach To Reasoning – B.S. Sijwali and S. Sijwali & Arihant Publications	English Medium

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Books List 2022 & Subject-Wise Syllabus

PAPER – I

Tamil Language Compulsory & Eligibility

PAPER – II

UNIT- I : Modern history of India and Indian culture
UNIT- II : Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu
UNIT- III : General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)

PAPER – III

UNIT- I : Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India
UNIT- II : Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India
UNIT- III : Tamil Society ‐ Its Culture and Heritage

PAPER – IV

UNIT- I : Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
UNIT- II : Environment, Bio Diversity and Disaster Management
UNIT- III : Indian Economy – Current economic trends and impact of global economy on India

TNPSC Group 1 Books List 2022 & Mains Syllabus – Paper I

For all the posts whose exams are conducted by TNPSC, a basic understanding of Tamil and English language is required. The Mains paper is completely set on the understanding, formation, and usage of languages. In the main paper, one has to attempt questions based on comprehension, writing skills, the grammar of either Tamil or English. Here are the books that will prepare you for the language part of the paper and are considered to the best TNPSC Group 1 books 2022.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Download
TamilNadu State Board Books (10th Std Level) – TamilNadu State Government	Download

TNPSC Group 1 Books List 2022 & Mains Syllabus – Paper II

Modern history of India and Indian culture

Advent of European invasion ‐ Expansion and consolidation of British rule – Early uprising against British rule ‐ 1857 Revolt – Indian National Congress ‐ Growth of militant movements ‐ Different modes of agitations – Emergence of national leaders ‐ Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji, Moulana Abulkalam Azad, Ambedkar and Patel ‐ Era of different Acts & Pacts ‐ Second World War & final phase struggle ‐ Communalism led to partition. 

Effect of British rule on socio‐economic factors ‐ National renaissance – Socio religious reform movements. 

India since independence ‐ Characteristics of Indian culture ‐ Unity in diversity ‐ Race, Language, Religion Custom ‐ India: a secular state ‐ Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama and music. 

Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle ‐ Bharathiar, VOC, Subramania Siva, Rajaji, Periyar and others – Political parties and Welfare schemes. 

Latest diary of events: National and International ‐ National symbols- Eminent personalities & places in news ‐ Sports & Games ‐ Books & Authors ‐ Awards & Honours ‐ Cultural panorama ‐ Latest historical events – Latest terminology ‐ Appointments ‐ who is who?

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
Bipan Chandra’s India’s Struggle for Independence	English Medium
Bipan Chandra’s India since Independence	English Medium
Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India – Rajiv Ahir	English Medium
K. Venkadesan’s India Freedom Struggle	English Medium
Prof. J. Dharmarajan’s Tamilnadu History	English Medium
Prof. G.Venkatesan’s தற்கால தமிழ்நாட்டு வரலாறு	Tamil Medium
Prof. G.Venkatesan’s முற்கால தமிழ்நாட்டு வரலாறு	Tamil Medium

Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu

Population Explosion ‐ Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu ‐ Child Abuse & Child Labour – Poverty – Rural and Urban Sanitation – Illiteracy. 

Women Empowerment ‐ Role of the Government in Women Empowerment – Social injustice to Women ‐ Domestic violence, Dowry menace, Sexual assault – Role of women and women’s organisations 

Social changes in India – Urbanization and its impact on the society – Problems and remedies ‐ Impact of violence on Society – Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence ‐ Regional Disparities ‐ Problems of Minorities ‐ Human Rights issues. 

Education – Linkage between Education and Social Development ‐ Community Development Programmes ‐ Employment Guarantee Schemes ‐ Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development ‐ Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare – Government Policy on Health. 

Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Central and State governments and their performance.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
Manorama Yearbook	English Medium
Manorama Yearbook	Tamil Medium
Ram Ahuja’s Social Problems in India	English Medium
Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu – Navaneethan S	English Medium

General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)

Conversion of information to data ‐ Collection, compilation and presentation of data ‐ Tables, Graphs, Diagrams ‐ Parametric representation of data ‐ Analytical interpretation of data ‐ Percentage ‐ Highest Common Factor (HCF) ‐ Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) ‐ Ratio and Proportion ‐ Simple interest ‐ Compound interest ‐ Area ‐ Volume‐ Time and Work – Probability. 

Information technology ‐ Basic terms, Communications ‐ Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ‐ Decision making and problem solving ‐ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
SURA’S TNPSC Mathematics For GROUP II, IIA, IV AND VAO and all other Exams Book – V.V.K SUBBURAJ	English Medium
A New Approach To Reasoning – B.S. Sijwali and S. Sijwali & Arihant Publications	English Medium
R.S. Agarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude	English Medium
R.S. Agarwal’s Objective Arithmetic	English Medium
Rajesh Verma’s Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	English Medium
R.S. Agarwal’s A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning	English Medium

TNPSC Group 1 Books List 2022 & Mains Syllabus – Paper III

Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India

Constitution of India: Historical background – Making of the Indian Constitution – Preamble – Salient features of the Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties – Directive Principles of State Policy – Schedules to the Indian Constitution. 

Union Executive: President, Vice – President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India. 

Union Legislature: Parliament: Lok – Sabha and Rajya – Sabha – Composition, Powers, Functions and Legislative procedures. 

Union Judiciary: Structure, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court – Judicial Review – Latest Verdicts. 

State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister – Speaker and Council of Ministers , Advocate General of the State. 

State Legislature: State Legislative Assembly – Organization, Powers and Functions. 

State Judiciary: Organisation, Powers and Functions of High Courts, District Courts and Subordinate Courts. 

Local Government: Historical Development – Features and working of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. 

Union Territories: Evolution of States and Union Territories – Administration of Union Territories. 

Federalism in India: Centre – State Relations – Centre – State Administrative Relations – Centre – State Legislative Relations and Centre – State Financial Relations. 

Civil Services in India: Historical background – Classification of Civil Services – Recruitment & Training of Civil Servants. 

State Services: Classification of State Services and Recruitment. 

Official Language: Constitutional provision – Official Language Act, VIII Schedule to the Constitution. 

Amendments: Major Amendments to the Indian Constitution. 

Special Status to Jammu & Kashmir: Art 370. 

Political Parties: National & Regional parties, Pressure Groups, Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their role. 

Issue Areas in Indian Administration: Corruption in India – Anti – Corruption Measures – CVC – Lok Adalats – Ombudsman – RTI Act – Minister – Secretary Relationship – Generalist Vs. Specialist controversy. 

Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies – Composition, Powers and Functions. 

Profile of States – Defence, National Security and Terrorism – World Organisations – Pacts and Summits. 

India’s Foreign Policy: Foreign Affairs with Special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region – Security and defence related issues – Nuclear Policy – Issues and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and to the World.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
Lakshmikanth’s Indian Polity	English Medium
K.Venkatesan’s Indhiya Arasiyalamaippu	Tamil Medium
Administration of Union and States with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu –  Sathya Kalaivani Chandru & Mohana Priya Sundar	English Medium

Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India

Science and Technology – Role, Achievements and Developments – Their applications and effects in everyday life ‐ Energy ‐ Conventional and Non-conventional – Self sufficiency ‐ Oil exploration ‐ Defence Research Organizations and other science and technology institutions – Ocean Research and Development – Role and Functions. 

Advancements in the fields of I.T., Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology ‐ Mobile Communication – Remote sensing and its benefits. 

Health and hygiene ‐ Human diseases – Prevention and remedies ‐ Communicable diseases and non‐communicable diseases – Genetic Engineering – Organ transplantation – Stem cell Technology – Medical Tourism – Advancements in Horticulture & Agriculture. 

Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology. 

Latest inventions in science & technology.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
Lucent’s General Science	English Medium
Spectrum’s Developments in Science and Technology	English Medium

Tamil Society ‐ Its Culture and Heritage (Candidates may answer the questions in this unit EITHER in Tamil OR in English)

1) Tamil Society: Origin and expansion. 

2) Art and Culture: Literature, Music, Film, Drama, Architecture, Sculpture, Paintings and Folk Arts. 

3) Socio-economic history of Tamil Nadu from Sangam age to till date. 

4) Growth of Rationalist, Dravidian movements in Tamil Nadu – Their role in the socio–economic development of Tamil Nadu. 

5) Social and cultural life of contemporary Tamils: Caste, Religion, Women, Politics, Education, Economy, Trade and relationship with other countries. 

6) Tamil and other Disciplines: Mass Media, Computer etc.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
SURA`S TNPSC Group II(2) & II(2)A Combined Exam Study Materials – Tamilnadu History, Culture, Heritage and Thirukkural – V.V.K SUBBURAJ	Tamil Medium (This Book is published for Group 2, but it will also cover to Group 1)

TNPSC Group 1 Books List 2022 & Mains Syllabus – Paper IV

Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu

Location – Physical features – Major Rivers – Weather & Climate – Monsoon, Rainfall ‐ Natural resources:- Soil, Water, Forest, Minerals and Wild life – Agricultural pattern – Livestock – Fisheries – Industries; Major industries – Growth and Development – Social- Cultural geography – Population : Growth, Density and Distribution – Racial, linguistic and major tribes. 

Oceanography – Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. 

Basics of Geospatial Technology: Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). 

Map: Geographical landmarks – India and its neighbours.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
Spectrum’s Geography of India – Majid Husain	English Medium
Environment – Shankar IAS Academy	English Medium
Oxford School Atlas	English Medium

Environment, Bio Diversity and Disaster Management

Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem – Ecological succession – Biodiversity conservation: Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India – Biodiversity: Significance and Threats – In situ and Ex situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). 

Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution and control strategies – Solid and Hazardous waste management – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance – Environmental Auditing. 

Climate Change: Global Environmental Issues and Management – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu and India – Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Environmental Sustainability. 

Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario – Natural calamities and Disaster Management – Environmental Health and Sanitation.

Indian Economy – Current economic trends and impact of global economy on India

Features of Indian Economy – Demographical profile of India – National Income – Capital formation – NEP (New Economic Policy) – NITI AYOG – National Development Council. 

Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land reforms – New Agricultural Strategy – Green Revolution – Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security– Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural credit & indebtness – WTO & Agriculture. 

Industry – Growth ‐ Policy – Role of public sector and disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs. – MSMEs. – Make in India. 

Infrastructure in India – Transport System – Energy – Power – Communication – Social Infrastructure – Science & Technology – R&D. 

Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs. – Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI & Autonomy.

Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of taxation – GST – Public expenditure – Public debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Policy.

Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA – New Welfare programmes for rural poverty – Unemployment – Inflation – Inflation targeting – Sustainable economic growth – Gender issues.

India’s Foreign Trade – BOP, EX-IM Policy, FOREX Market, FDI; Globalization & its impact – Global economic crisis & impact on Indian economy.

International Agencies – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank – BRICS – SAARC – ASEAN.

Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s economic growth – Demographic profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Industry & entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems – Social Infrastructure – SHGs. & Rural Women empowerment – Rural poverty & unemployment – Environmental issues – Regional economic disparities – Local Government – Recent government welfare programmes.

Name of the Book, Author & Publications	Language
Ramesh Singh’s Indian Economy	English Medium
Sankarganesh Karuppiah’s Indian Economy	English Medium
Sankarganesh Karuppiah’s Indian Economy	Tamil Medium

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