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TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026

Every subject and topic the paper draws from, mirrored from the official TNPSC scheme with unit weightage, a preparation checklist instead of a PDF.

200questions across all stages
920total marks
8subjects in the syllabus
3 hoursper paper duration

Exam pattern

Stage-wise structure of the TNPSC Group 1 examination.

StageSubjectsQuestionsMarksDuration
PrelimsGeneral Studies + Aptitude2003003 hours
Mains3 Papers - GS I, GS II, Tamil/English05003 hours per paper
InterviewPersonality & aptitude assessment0120~30 minutes

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus

The complete TNPSC Group 1 syllabus, subject by subject, with the approximate weightage of each section and the key topics it covers. Use it as a checklist while you prepare.

History & Culture of India~15% weightage
  • Indus Valley Civilization - Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, town planning
  • Vedic Period - Rig Veda, Later Vedic society, Upanishads
  • Jainism & Buddhism - Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, councils, spread
  • Mauryan Empire - Chandragupta, Ashoka's Dhamma, Arthashastra
  • Gupta Empire - Golden Age, Samudragupta, art & science
  • Sangam Age - Chera, Chola, Pandya, Sangam literature, trade
  • Pallava Dynasty - Mahendravarman, Narasimhavarman, Mamallapuram
  • Chola Administration - Ur, Sabha, Nagaram, Rajendra's conquests
  • Delhi Sultanate - Slave, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi dynasties
  • Vijayanagara & Bahmani - Krishnadevaraya, administration, culture
  • Mughal Empire - Babur to Aurangzeb, administration, art
  • Maratha Empire & Nayak Rule in Tamil Nadu
  • European Colonialism - Portuguese, Dutch, French, British East India Co.
  • British Expansion - Carnatic Wars, Plassey, Buxar, Subsidiary Alliance
  • 1857 Revolt - causes, leaders, Vellore Mutiny 1806
  • Social Reform Movements - Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Periyar, Ambedkar
  • Indian National Congress & Moderate-Extremist Era
  • Gandhian Movements - Non-cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India
  • Tamil Nadu Freedom Fighters - V.O.C., Bharathi, Subramania Siva
  • Art & Culture - Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, temple architecture
  • Indian Architecture - Buddhist, Dravidian, Nagara, Indo-Islamic styles
  • Tamil Literature - Thirukkural, Silappadikaram, Manimekalai
Geography~12% weightage
  • Earth's Interior - crust, mantle, core, plate tectonics
  • Geomorphology - weathering, erosion, landforms, volcanoes
  • Climatology - atmosphere layers, pressure belts, wind systems
  • Indian Monsoon - mechanism, seasons, rainfall distribution
  • Indian Physiography - Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau
  • Indian Rivers - Ganga, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Cauvery, river disputes
  • Indian Soils - types, distribution, soil conservation
  • Natural Vegetation & Wildlife - forests, national parks, biosphere
  • Indian Agriculture - Green Revolution, crops, irrigation
  • Indian Minerals & Energy - coal, iron, petroleum, renewable energy
  • Indian Industries - iron & steel, textiles, IT, industrial policy
  • Tamil Nadu Geography - Cauvery basin, Western Ghats, 38 districts
  • Tamil Nadu Rivers & Dams - Mettur, Vaigai, Mullaiperiyar
  • Population & Urbanization - Census, migration, smart cities
  • Oceanography - currents, salinity, tides, coral reefs
  • World Climate Regions & major physical features
Indian Polity & Governance~15% weightage
  • Constitution - making, Preamble, salient features
  • Fundamental Rights - Articles 12–35, right to equality, freedom
  • Directive Principles of State Policy - Articles 36–51
  • Fundamental Duties - Article 51A
  • Union Executive - President, Vice-President, PM, Council of Ministers
  • Parliament - Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, legislative process, sessions
  • State Executive - Governor, CM, State Council of Ministers
  • State Legislature - Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad, law-making
  • Judiciary - Supreme Court, High Courts, judicial review, PIL
  • Centre-State Relations - legislative, administrative, financial
  • Emergency Provisions - National, State, Financial emergency
  • 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj, three-tier structure
  • 74th Amendment - Municipalities, urban local bodies
  • Constitutional Bodies - ECI, CAG, UPSC, Finance Commission
  • Statutory Bodies - NHRC, CBI, CVC, Lokpal
  • Important Constitutional Amendments - 1st, 42nd, 44th, 86th, 101st
  • Tamil Nadu Administration - District Collector, Revenue system
  • TN Panchayat Act & Local Self-Government in Tamil Nadu
Economy~12% weightage
  • National Income - GDP, GNP, NNP, per capita income
  • Planning in India - Five Year Plans, NITI Aayog
  • Agriculture - land reforms, MSP, PM-KISAN, crop insurance
  • Industry - Make in India, industrial policy, MSMEs
  • Banking - RBI, monetary policy, CRR, SLR, repo rate
  • Fiscal Policy - Union Budget, GST, tax structure, FRBM Act
  • Money & Inflation - types of inflation, CPI, WPI, deflation
  • External Trade - balance of payments, FDI, FII, SEZs
  • International Organizations - WTO, IMF, World Bank, AIIB
  • Poverty & Unemployment - BPL, MGNREGA, Skill India
  • Tamil Nadu Economy - GSDP, key industries, agriculture, textiles
  • TN Government Schemes - Amma schemes, Kalaignar schemes
  • Central Welfare Schemes - PM Awas, Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat
  • Financial Markets - SEBI, stock exchanges, mutual funds basics
Science & Technology~10% weightage
  • Physics - units, motion, Newton's laws, gravitation
  • Physics - light, sound, electricity, magnetism
  • Chemistry - atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding
  • Chemistry - acids, bases, salts, everyday chemistry
  • Biology - cell structure, genetics, DNA, evolution
  • Biology - human body systems, diseases, nutrition
  • Botany - plant physiology, photosynthesis, ecology basics
  • Environment - pollution types, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion
  • Biodiversity & Conservation - hotspots, protected areas, IUCN
  • Space Technology - ISRO missions, Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, satellites
  • Defence Technology - missiles, nuclear programme, DRDO
  • IT & Emerging Tech - AI, blockchain, 5G, cyber security
  • Biotechnology - GM crops, cloning, stem cells, applications
  • Health - diseases, vaccines, WHO, public health schemes
Aptitude & Mental Ability~15% weightage
  • Number System - natural, whole, integers, rational, divisibility
  • LCM & HCF - problems, word problems
  • Percentage - basic problems, successive change, population growth
  • Profit & Loss - cost price, selling price, discount, markup
  • Simple & Compound Interest - formulae, word problems
  • Ratio & Proportion - direct, inverse, mixtures & alligation
  • Time & Work - efficiency, pipes & cisterns
  • Time, Speed & Distance - relative speed, trains, boats & streams
  • Area & Volume - 2D and 3D shapes, mensuration
  • Data Interpretation - bar, line, pie charts, tables
  • Number Series & Letter Series
  • Coding-Decoding & Alphabet Tests
  • Blood Relations & Direction Sense
  • Syllogisms & Logical Venn Diagrams
  • Seating Arrangement & Puzzles
  • Analogies, Odd One Out, Classification
Current Affairs~10% weightage
  • National - government policies, bills passed, appointments
  • National - awards, honours, Padma, Bharat Ratna
  • International - summits, G20, BRICS, UN resolutions
  • International - treaties, conflicts, geopolitical events
  • Tamil Nadu - state government schemes, announcements, events
  • Sports - Cricket, Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth
  • Science & Tech News - space missions, discoveries, innovations
  • Economy News - RBI decisions, budget highlights, GDP data
  • Important Days - national, international observances
  • Books, Authors & Cultural Events
General Tamil~11% weightage
  • Ezhuthu Ilakkanam - Uyir, Mei, Uyirmei ezhuthukkal
  • Sol Ilakkanam - Peyarsol, Vinaisol, Idaisol, Urisol
  • Porul Ilakkanam - Agam, Puram, Tinai, Turai
  • Punarchi - Uyir punarchi, Mei punarchi rules
  • Thirukkural - Aram, Porul, Inbam - key chapters
  • Sangam Literature - Ettuthogai, Pathupaattu
  • Bhakti Literature - Thevaram, Thiruvasagam, Divya Prabandham
  • Epic Literature - Silappadikaram, Manimekalai, Kambaramayanam
  • Modern Tamil Literature - Bharathiyar, Bharathidasan, Kalki
  • Comprehension & Précis Writing
  • Translation - Tamil to English, English to Tamil
  • Proverbs, Idioms & Correct Usage

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions does the TNPSC Group 1 exam have?
The full stage-wise pattern is in the Exam pattern section above. This page lists the complete syllabus those papers draw from.
Which subjects carry the most marks in TNPSC Group 1?
See the official unit weightage and subject accordion above: prepare high-weightage subjects first.
Where is the official TNPSC Group 1 syllabus published?
On tnpsc.gov.in under Syllabus. This page mirrors the official scheme so you can prepare from a checklist instead of a PDF.
Is the TNPSC Group 1 syllabus the same in Tamil and English?
Yes. The question paper is bilingual and the syllabus is identical; only the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test is Tamil-specific by design.

Syllabus units and question counts on this page are transcribed from the official TNPSC scheme and syllabus PDF. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.

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