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               The TNPSC Group 1 syllabus and exam pattern has been released by the TNPSC to guide the students 
               in their preparation of TNPSC Group 1 exam 2020. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) 
               has released the dates for the application and exam of TNPSC Group 1. The TNPSC Group 1 exam is 
               conducted to fill the posts of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Collec-
               tor, District Officer, and such. This year, approximately 69 posts are vacant in the state of Tamil Nadu.  
               The TNPSC Group 1 syllabus 2020 pdf was also released along with the exam dates and other infor-
               mation. The TNPSC Group 1 exam was to be held on April 25, 2020, but it has been postponed as of 
               now. The syllabus is based on degree level course that is the minimum qualification for the posts under 
               TNPSC Group 1 exam. The exam is divided into three stages, Prelims, Mains and Interview. The TNPSC 
               Group 1 syllabus 2020 is detailed for both the written tests.  
               Read below to know the detailed TNPSC Group 1 syllabus 2020 along with TNPSC Group 1 exam pat-
               tern. 
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               The selection process is divided into three steps: 
                   1.  Prelims Exam 
                   2.  Written Exam and  
                   3.  Interview 
               The TNPSC Group 1 syllabus 2020 is given below with details for the Prelims exam and Mains exam 
               separately. 
               TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 
               The exam has three sections: General Studies, Mental Ability, and General English or Tamil. The 
               TNPSC Group 1 syllabus is set on the same level as the degree course. A Bachelor's degree is the mini-
               mum qualification for any of the posts under the Combined Civil Services Exam-1. The best reference to 
               prepare for these subjects is the state board books for classes 6th to 12th. 
               1. General Studies: 
                 Unit                           Detailed Syllabus 
                 Unit I: General Science                 Science and reasoning, Universe laws, me-
                                                          chanics, force, electricity, sound, nuclear 
                                                          physics, laser, electronics, magnetism, light 
                                                         Elements and compounds, petroleum and its 
                                                          products, fertilizers, and pesticides 
                                                         Life, and evolution, nutrition, health, hy-
                                                          giene, and diseases. 
                 Unit II: Current Affairs:               Historical events, sports, books and their 
                                                          authors, politics of India 
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                                                            Geography, economics, and latest scientific 
                                                             endeavors. 
                  Unit III: Geography of In-                Resources of India, location, seasons and 
                  dia:                                       weather, transport and communication 
                                                            Population, disaster management, and cli-
                                                             mate change. 
                  Unit IV: History and Cul-                 Civilizations and Rulers of India, Bahmani 
                  ture of India                              Kingdoms 
                                                            South Indian History change in socio-cul-
                                                             tural history of India 
                                                            Unity in Diversity in India, and secularism. 
                  Unit V: Indian Politics                   Constitution of India and its parts, execu-
                                                             tive, legislature, and judiciary in India 
                                                            Federalism, the election process in India 
                                                            Corruption, and its effect on the Indian soci-
                                                             ety. 
                  Unit VI: Indian Economy:                  Indian economy and Planning Commission 
                                                            Financial commission and revenue in India, 
                                                             State of Indian Economy and employment 
                                                             rate, and its growth. 
                  Unit VII: Indian National                 The uprising against British rule 
                  Movement:                                 The formation of Indian National Congress, 
                                                             prominent leaders of India.  
                                                            Satyagrah and Militant movement. 
                  Unit VIII: History, Cul-                  Tamil Nadu and its history, Tamil literature 
                  ture and Socio-Political                  Thirukkural 
                  Movement in Tamil                         The role of Tamil Nadu in the struggle of 
                  Nadu:                                      freedom, Socio-Political movement in the 
                                                             last two centuries in Tamil Nadu. 
                  Unit IX: Development                      Development of human resources 
                  Administration in Tamil                   Economic trends, the welfare of various sec-
                  Nadu:                                      tions of society 
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                                                            Social justice and harmony, education, and 
                                                             health in Tamil Nadu. 
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               TNPSC Group 1 Books 
                
               2. Aptitude and Mental Ability: 
               HCF, LCM, Percentage, Simple and compound interest, ratio and proportion, area, volume, and logical 
               reasoning. 
               TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2020 
               The Main exam is divided into three papers, each of 3 hours. The Papers cover conceptual, descriptive 
               questions from the following topics. 
                  Paper         Syllabus 
                  Paper I                Modern History of Indian and Indian Culture 
                                         Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu 
                                         General Aptitude and Mental Ability 
                  Paper II               Indian Polity and Emerging Trends 
                                         Role of Science and Technology in development of India 
                                         Tamil society and Heritage 
                  Paper III              Geography of India and Tamil Nadu 
                                         Environment and DIsaster MAnagement 
                                         Indian Economy 
               Deputy Superintendent of Police Syllabus 
               The syllabus for the post of Deputy Superintendent of police is similar to that detailed above. One can 
               also visit the official site of TNPSC to get the TNPSC Group 1 syllabus for 2020.  
               Assistant Commissioner Syllabus 
               The aspirants of Assistant Commissioner can refer to the syllabus detailed in the tables above. All the 
               TNPSC Group 1 exams have a common syllabus and exam pattern.   
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