TNPSC Preparation

TNPSC Syllabus

For TNPSC Group II, Group IIA, Group IV, and VAO exams. Know exactly what to study — and what to skip.

How to Use the Syllabus

The TNPSC syllabus is your preparation roadmap. Every topic listed here has appeared in past papers. Start with the high-weightage subjects — General Studies and Tamil Language — then build your Aptitude skills. Use this page to navigate to each exam's detailed syllabus.

Common Syllabus Topics Across All TNPSC Exams

History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science & Technology, Environment — primarily from Tamil Nadu State Board textbooks (6th–12th).

Syllabus by Exam Group

Group 2 Syllabus

Preliminary + Main (Objective)

Three-stage exam — Preliminary, Main, and Interview. Syllabus depth increases at each stage.

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Group 2A Syllabus

Single-stage Written Exam

No interview. Single objective paper — 300 marks, 3 hours.

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Group 4 Syllabus

Single-stage Written Exam

No interview. Single objective paper — 200 marks, 3 hours. Most widely attempted TNPSC exam.

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VAO Syllabus

Single-stage Written Exam

Includes VAO-specific topics: revenue administration, land records, and village administration.

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