TPSC Group 1 Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 Highlights

Refer to the tabular data mentioned below for accurate details related to the TNPSC Exam.

TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024

TNPSC Group 1 vacancies have been released by the exam-taking authority. Total vacancies for 2024 released is 134 as compared to 139 vacancies for TNPSC 2024.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Notification

TNPSC has announced TNPSC Group 1 notification 2024 for 134 in January 2024. TNPSC Group 1 application form 2024 was available from January 20 to February 19 2024 on the official website. To apply online, candidates need to register at the official website and pay one-time registration and exam fees.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Dates 2024

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Dates 2024 have been announced by TNPSC at tnpsc.gov.in. Further details related to the TNPSC Group 1 2024 recruitment exam are mentioned here.

TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024

The minimum eligibility to apply for TNPSC Group 1 is graduation. General TNPSC Group 1 eligibility details for all TNPSC Exams are mentioned below:

• Citizenship
• Character and Antecedents
• No Bigamy
• Related to candidates working in the government sector.
• Sound Health etc.
• Age Limit
• Knowledge of Tamil

TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2024-21: Age Limit

The Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC Group 1 Exam in terms of age is mentioned here:

Educational Qualification – Applicants applying for the TNPSC Group 1 exam must be graduate from a recognized University/institution
Physical Qualification – Minimum physical qualifications differ from post to post.

TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria: Age Relaxation

Age relaxation related to TNPSC Group 1 exam is mentioned below:

TNPSC Group 1 Application Form 2024

The online application for the TNPSC Group 1 procedure started on January 20 2024 and the deadline to apply online was February 19, 2024. The step-by that need to be followed while doing online TNPSC online application Group 1 is mentioned below:

• Applicants need to register at the official website for one-time registration and sign in using the same TNPSC login ID and password.
• Aspirants need to accurately mention details like name, educational qualification, post, and exam center preference, etc. while submitting the TNPSC Group 1 application form.
• All details in the form must be the same mentioned in the official records/documents
• Upload scanned copies of the latest passport-size photograph and other documents.
• Pay the application fee. TNPSC one time registration fee is Rs. 150 and the application fee to apply for the prelims exam fee is Rs. 100.
• TNPSC Group 1 application fee can be paid in any mode including online or offline methods.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Admit Card

TNPSC Group 1 admit card 2024 for the prelims exam was made available by the examination conducting authorities in the last week of March 2024. The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims examination was held on April 5, 2024.
TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card contains details of the applicant’s name, post applied for, DOB, gender, category, and the exam center details including address, date, and time.

Detailed procedure to Download TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card

• Refer to the official website for TNPSC Group 1 2024
• Click on the links for ' TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2024.
• Mention 'Application Number' and 'Date of Birth' and tap on the
• Download the same.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Centres

Details related to TNPSC exam centers for Group 1 prelims are mentioned below.

The TNPSC Mains exam will be held in Chennai only.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2024

TNPSC Group 1 exam pattern is mentioned in the table below. TNPSC Group 1 prelim is of 300 marks and applicants need to qualify the same to get considered for the next selection round.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024: Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern for TNPSC Group 1 Mains

In TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern for Mains, aspirants are supposed to write three descriptive-type papers whose weightage in total is 750 marks.

The Mains Exam Pattern is given below.

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2024

The list of topics asked in the TNPSC Group 1 prelims and mains examination is mentioned below.

TNPSC Syllabus of Prelims

The table includes some of the important topics asked in the TNPSC prelims exam.

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus for Prelims 2024-2024

The detailed syllabus covering broad subject areas is mentioned below:

UNIT-I: General Science

• Scientific Knowledge–Reasoning Power, Learning Vs Conceptual Learning
• Kind of Universe – General Scientific Laws, Mechanics, Matter Properties, Force, Motion, etc.
• Elements & Compounds, Petroleum Products, Acids, Bases, Salts, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
• Main concepts of Life Science, Genetics, Physiology, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Nutrition, etc.

UNIT-II: Current Events

• History –State’s profile of States, Events, National symbols, etc.
• Polity – Political parties and political system in the country
• Geography – Geographical landmarks.
• Economics – Current socio, economic issues in India.
• Science – Latest inventions in the field of Science and Technology.

UNIT- III: Geography Of India

• Location – Physical features, Water resources, Rivers in India, Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern.
• Transport – Communication.
• Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups, and major tribes.
• Natural calamity – Disaster Management

UNIT – IV: History And Culture Of India

• Indus valley civilization, Change, and Continuity in the Indian History, Features of Indian culture, etc.

UNIT-V: Indian Polity

• Constitution of India
• Citizenship, Fundamental rights
• Union Executive, Union legislature
• Corruption in public life

UNIT-VI: Indian Economy

• Nature of Indian economy
• Sources of revenue
• Indian Economy Structure and Employment Generation, Land reforms, etc.

UNIT-VII: Indian National Movement

• National renaissance
• Different modes of Agitation
• Communalism and partition.

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus for Mains 2024-2024

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam consists of three descriptive papers, and each paper is further divided into three units covering broad subject areas.

Paper 1 – General Studies

• Unit I – Modern Indian History and Culture
• Unit II – Indian Social Issues and Issues in Tamil Nadu
• Unit III – Mental Ability and General Aptitude

Paper 2 – General Studies

• Unit I – Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends across the globe.
• Unit II – Role and impact of Science and Technology in Overall Development in the country
• Unit III – Tamil Society

Paper 3 – General Studies

• Unit I – Indian Geography with special focus on Tamil Nadu
• Unit II – Disaster Management, Environment, and Biodiversity
• Unit III – Indian Economy and Current Economic Trends

TNPSC Group 1 Cut off 2024

Candidates getting the maximum marks will be shortlisted for the further rounds of selection.TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2024 is not released by the official conducting body.

TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off 2019

Applicants preparing for the TNPSC Group 1 can refer to the minimum cut-off score 2019. Tabular data presents the minimum cut in 2019.

TNPSC Group 1 Posts and Salary Structure

The basic per month salary given to TNPSC Group 1 officers starts from Rs. 56100 (including TA, DA and HRA will be extra). The maximum salary offered to a cabinet secretary is Rs. 177500.

TNPSC Group 1 exam has numerous Technical jobs; beneath the table mentions the job groups and salaries.

Along with the TNPSC Group 1 Salary, the selected candidates will be awarded a dearness allowance of 132% of the basic salary. In addition, the HRA, Travel Allowance, Medical allowance, City compensation allowance, and other allowances.

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