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Important Books List for TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Preparation New Syllabus Pattern

TNPSC Group 1 New Syllabus - Suggested Books List for Preliminary Exams

Unit 1 : General Science

6th -12th School Books (Study all science topics from 6th-10th Old & New Books.  Please refer our Test Schedule for selected topics to be studied from 11th, 12th School Books)

Unit 2 : Current Events
  • Dinamani, The Hindu Newspapers
  • www.tnpscportal.in (Tamil) or www.affairscloud.com or www.gktoday.in   

Unit 3: Geography of India
6th – 10th Std. Geography Portions,    11th, 12th Geography Books.

Unit 4 : History and Culture of India
6th -12th   Social Science / History Books  (Refer our Test Batch Schedule for Selected Portions to be studied)
 India and Tamil Nadu Culture -    11th Std. அறவியலும் இந்திய பண்பாடும் (New Book)  Full Book,  12th Std.  அறவியலும் இந்திய பண்பாடும் New and Old Books. 

Unit 5 : Indian Polity
  • 6th -10th   Social Science and 11th, 12th Std. Political Science Books. 
  • Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth 
Unit 6 : Indian Economy
6th -10th Std.  Economics Portions, 11th, 12th Std. Economy Books

Unit 7 : Indian National Movement
  • 6th - 12th Social Science / History Books. 
  • History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra  or A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum
Unit 8 : History, Culture, Heritage and Socio - Political Movements
 in tamil nadu
தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு  : 
v  6-12 வரையிலான  புதிய மற்றும் பழைய தமிழ்  புத்தகங்களிலிருந்து (இலக்கணம் தவிர்த்து)  அனைத்து இலக்கிய  பகுதிகளும் மற்றும்   தமிழ் இலக்கியத் தகவல் களஞ்சியம் – தேவிரா  அல்லது ஏதேனும் ஒரு தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு புத்தகம். 
தமிழ்நாட்டின் வரலாறு, மரபு, பண்பாடு மற்றும் சமூக – அரசியல் இயக்கங்கள்
v  6th - 12th Social Science / History Books. 
v  முற்கால தமிழ்நாட்டு வரலாறு - டாக்டர் க. வெங்கடேசன்   
v  தற்கால தமிழ்நாட்டு வரலாறு – டாக்டர் க. வெங்கடேசன்
(The above two books can be purchased online from www.tnpscexambooks.com

Unit 9 : Development Administration in Tamil nadu
Study materials for this topic can be collected from multiple sources including Tamil Nadu Government Websites, Newspapers, Magazines etc.   We have prepared a comprehensive guide in Tamil Medium. 

Unit 10 : Aptitude and Mental Ability
  • 6th – 10th Maths Books (TNPSC Aptitude Syllabus Portions Only)
  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S.Agarwal
  • Practice Aptitude Questions asked in  the TNPSC previous  question papers. (Available in TNPSC Website www.tnpsc.gov.in/answerkeys.html )

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”

    Practice as much as TNPSC previous year question   papers (degree standard) from TNPSC official website  www.tnpsc.gov.in/answerkeys.html  and practice some model tests prepared based on the  latest TNPSC group 1,2 syllabus.  




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  1. Unknown
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    Said: is there any negative marks in group 1 prelims..? bcoz am a beginner to study... plz
    is there any negative marks in group 1 prelims..? bcoz am a beginner to study... plz
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: Sir... Is it enough if we study only tnpsc related syallabus topics in samacheer books in each standards?? or should we study the whole Samacheer books without leaving any chapters??
    Sir... Is it enough if we study only tnpsc related syallabus topics in samacheer books in each standards?? or should we study the whole Samacheer books without leaving any chapters??
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      Said: only study the chapters which covers tnpsc syllabus...always keep a hard copy tnpsc syllabus with u
      only study the chapters which covers tnpsc syllabus...always keep a hard copy tnpsc syllabus with u
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: sir can u pls tell me what are books we have to study for ethics and hindu religion based topics pls suugest to study.
    sir can u pls tell me what are books we have to study for ethics and hindu religion based topics pls suugest to study.
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: What books i have to refer for the current affairs sir? Is there any collection of 2016 whole current affairs in Pdf in this website sir...pls do reply...Thank u sir..
    What books i have to refer for the current affairs sir? Is there any collection of 2016 whole current affairs in Pdf in this website sir...pls do reply...Thank u sir..
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    Said: Excuse me,gentleman i have one huge doubt,becoz frist time i will go to attend group 1exam,the doubt is exam question patterns are tamil or english.why i am asking this question for those are said all are must study to state board syllabus,that reason only
    Excuse me,gentleman i have one huge doubt,becoz frist time i will go to attend group 1exam,the doubt is exam question patterns are tamil or english.why i am asking this question for those are said all are must study to state board syllabus,that reason only
    • Kessal D
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      Said: Group 1 preliminary examination questions will be both in Tamil and English, you should study state board books and beyond that some standard text books. because the questions will be in degree standard
      Group 1 preliminary examination questions will be both in Tamil and English, you should study state board books and beyond that some standard text books. because the questions will be in degree standard
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: Sir please tell what are the upcoming group exams
    Sir please tell what are the upcoming group exams
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      Kessal D
      Said: Group 2 Non Interview is expected soon
      Group 2 Non Interview is expected soon
  7. Rohini
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    Said: Hi sir,kindly guide me for tnpsc group 1exam .I am applying for first time. I planned to study from home.please suggest me the books and where can I buy sir. I would be thankful for your support
    Hi sir,kindly guide me for tnpsc group 1exam .I am applying for first time. I planned to study from home.please suggest me the books and where can I buy sir. I would be thankful for your support
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    Iniya D Pillai
    Said: Sir..Is there any maximum count limit for attending tnpsc GRP 1 for FC candidates??
    Sir..Is there any maximum count limit for attending tnpsc GRP 1 for FC candidates??
  9. Rajluck
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    Said: Can anyone send me group 1 book to my email address (if any one have soft copy). sportengr@gmail.com
    Can anyone send me group 1 book to my email address (if any one have soft copy). sportengr@gmail.com
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: Thanks for your kindly information
    Thanks for your kindly information
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    Said: Can you kindly send me the Link of English version Current affairs.
    Can you kindly send me the Link of English version Current affairs.
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    Said: Can you kindly send the link of Current Affairs in English version.
    Can you kindly send the link of Current Affairs in English version.
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    Said: What will be the test
    What will be the test
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    Said: sdfsd
    sdfsd
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    Said: Sir ! I want to pass Group 1 .. So which book should i Learn ?? Samacheer or Prefered books For Group 1 available in book stores??
    Sir ! I want to pass Group 1 .. So which book should i Learn ?? Samacheer or Prefered books For Group 1 available in book stores??
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    Said: sir when should i start prepare for tnpsc group 1exams ?i am now 17years old....
    sir when should i start prepare for tnpsc group 1exams ?i am now 17years old....
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    Said: dear sir kindly guide me to clear group 1c(deo exam).this is a first time i m going to attend i don't know how to study and also i m a working women i cant go for a class. please guide me..................by maheswari
    dear sir kindly guide me to clear group 1c(deo exam).this is a first time i m going to attend i don't know how to study and also i m a working women i cant go for a class. please guide me..................by maheswari
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    Said: agricultural officer post comes under which group exam sir and please give some tips to prepare sir
    by g.venkatesan
    agricultural officer post comes under which group exam sir and please give some tips to prepare sir
    by g.venkatesan
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: My qualification - SSLC - DIPLOMA 3 YR - BE.

    AM I ELIGIBLE FOR TNPSC GR I & II.

    IN ADVT THEY MENTIONED SSLC - +2 - DEGREE.

    PK REPLY
    My qualification - SSLC - DIPLOMA 3 YR - BE.

    AM I ELIGIBLE FOR TNPSC GR I & II.

    IN ADVT THEY MENTIONED SSLC - +2 - DEGREE.

    PK REPLY
  20. gosh
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    Said: Sir how to clear at first attempt the group 1 , what's the each unit percentage of questions , whether general English want to be read
    Sir how to clear at first attempt the group 1 , what's the each unit percentage of questions , whether general English want to be read
  21. Sukumar
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    Said: I bought all the prescribed books. Where can I buy the following books? I'm not able to find in the online.

    i)Prof.J.Dharmarajan's Tamilnadu History
    ii)K.Venkadesan. India Freedom Struggle
    iii)தமிழ் இலக்கிய தகவல் களஞ்கியம் - தேவிரா
    iv) தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு - மு . வரதராஜன்

    -Sukumar
    I bought all the prescribed books. Where can I buy the following books? I'm not able to find in the online.

    i)Prof.J.Dharmarajan's Tamilnadu History
    ii)K.Venkadesan. India Freedom Struggle
    iii)தமிழ் இலக்கிய தகவல் களஞ்கியம் - தேவிரா
    iv) தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு - மு . வரதராஜன்

    -Sukumar
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    Said: I wanna prove myself......
    I wanna prove myself......
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    Said: Sir r u conducting any Skype classes for group 1 exam?
    Sir r u conducting any Skype classes for group 1 exam?
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      Said: Friend are you trying to write ias exam... Can you tell me what you know about study material plz
      Friend are you trying to write ias exam... Can you tell me what you know about study material plz
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    Said: only through the online ,can i prepare for tnpsc group1,is it possible???
    only through the online ,can i prepare for tnpsc group1,is it possible???
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: should v realy read tamil for tnpsc group 1 exam r v can opt english nd completely avoid tamil?
    should v realy read tamil for tnpsc group 1 exam r v can opt english nd completely avoid tamil?
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    Said: how to prepare group exam1 ? i am working i don't have weekend plan to attend weekend class or else can i study my self which is best prepare for working person
    how to prepare group exam1 ? i am working i don't have weekend plan to attend weekend class or else can i study my self which is best prepare for working person
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: Samacheer book enough for group1 preliminary
    Samacheer book enough for group1 preliminary
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    Said: Dear Sir,

    Whether the eagle publications is enough for Group 1 exam?
    Dear Sir,

    Whether the eagle publications is enough for Group 1 exam?
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      Said: no its not enough....first complete 6th to 12th school books
      no its not enough....first complete 6th to 12th school books
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: what is the diff between TNPSC Group 1, Group 1 A, Group 1 B, Group 2, Group 2 A, Group 3, Group 4, Group 5 A, Group 7, Group 8 and VAO.
    what is the diff between TNPSC Group 1, Group 1 A, Group 1 B, Group 2, Group 2 A, Group 3, Group 4, Group 5 A, Group 7, Group 8 and VAO.
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    Said: how to pass preliminary exam...
    how to pass preliminary exam...
  31. Mr.Radha Krishnan
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    Mr.Radha Krishnan
    Said: sir .which book i will refer group 1 mains
    sir .which book i will refer group 1 mains
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: In state board book we want to read completly all or selected topics
    In state board book we want to read completly all or selected topics
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: which books should i read? samacheer ? old matric ? old state board?
    which books should i read? samacheer ? old matric ? old state board?
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    Said: wat are al the posts comes under group 1 and 2?
    wat are al the posts comes under group 1 and 2?
  35. Rajkumar
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    Said: Really very useful to me.. thanks to all.
    Really very useful to me.. thanks to all.
  36. Unknown
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    Said: will the samacheer kalvi books alone enough or we need to read state board books also? Which one is better?
    will the samacheer kalvi books alone enough or we need to read state board books also? Which one is better?
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    Said: Is samacheer kalvi books alone enough or we have to read stateboard and matriculation also? Say whether which one is better 6th to 10th samacheer books or stateboard books?
    Is samacheer kalvi books alone enough or we have to read stateboard and matriculation also? Say whether which one is better 6th to 10th samacheer books or stateboard books?
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    Said: dear sir
    suresh @ i am preparing for tnpc group 1 for the year 2014-15. kindly advice me the approximate no of vacancy for group 1 this year especially deputy collector
    dear sir
    suresh @ i am preparing for tnpc group 1 for the year 2014-15. kindly advice me the approximate no of vacancy for group 1 this year especially deputy collector
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    Said: thanks...
    thanks...
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    Said: i dont have enough money to buy all these books..so state board books are enough or not
    i dont have enough money to buy all these books..so state board books are enough or not
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      Said: First complete state board books throughly, then your mind will automatically go for what ever the available resources. See now a days all government branch libraries in the villages have enough source for TNPSC and IAS preparation. So dont worry about the money, worry should about your mind.....you should complete all the state board books i have given here. Thks
      First complete state board books throughly, then your mind will automatically go for what ever the available resources. See now a days all government branch libraries in the villages have enough source for TNPSC and IAS preparation. So dont worry about the money, worry should about your mind.....you should complete all the state board books i have given here. Thks
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      Said: Hey ananda lakshmi..You can get ur books online as soft copy..Dont worry about d money :) All the very best :)
      http://www.textbooksonline.tn.nic.in/Std6.html
      Refer dis website for Softcopy of State Board Books
      Hey ananda lakshmi..You can get ur books online as soft copy..Dont worry about d money :) All the very best :)
      http://www.textbooksonline.tn.nic.in/Std6.html
      Refer dis website for Softcopy of State Board Books
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      பெயரில்லா
      Said: Guys did you write group 1 exam last year.. I am gonna write this year.. So can anyone guide me plz.. I am waiting for your valuable tips by ram
      Guys did you write group 1 exam last year.. I am gonna write this year.. So can anyone guide me plz.. I am waiting for your valuable tips by ram
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      Said: First of all I would like to congrats all guys who write to TNPSC Group-1 services exams this year. I am Ayyappan from Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.

      My question i.. If I prepared Samachir Kalvi books (School Standard) after shall I go for ???? Pls give me a valuable suggestion. Its my Carrier.
      First of all I would like to congrats all guys who write to TNPSC Group-1 services exams this year. I am Ayyappan from Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.

      My question i.. If I prepared Samachir Kalvi books (School Standard) after shall I go for ???? Pls give me a valuable suggestion. Its my Carrier.
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      Said: Sir/Madam, My Mail ID is ayyaappas@gmail.com
      Sir/Madam, My Mail ID is ayyaappas@gmail.com
  41. Unknown
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    Said: from where can i get these important books through net
    from where can i get these important books through net
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      Said: few soft copies of books r available in net....to purchase via online jump to flipkart, all books r available except Prof.J.Dharmarajan's Tamilnadu History and K.Venkadesan's India Freedom Struggle
      few soft copies of books r available in net....to purchase via online jump to flipkart, all books r available except Prof.J.Dharmarajan's Tamilnadu History and K.Venkadesan's India Freedom Struggle
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    Said: @ bharath prasath: ncert s more enough but some facts about tamilnadu s only available in samacheer books, if time permits read,,,
    @ bharath prasath: ncert s more enough but some facts about tamilnadu s only available in samacheer books, if time permits read,,,
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    Said: @ kishore: refer the above mentioned books...all r essential...
    @ kishore: refer the above mentioned books...all r essential...
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    Said: @ usha; first study samacheer pin to pin manner..then if u have time read old syllabi books especially science and social science....good luck
    @ usha; first study samacheer pin to pin manner..then if u have time read old syllabi books especially science and social science....good luck
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    Said: @ usha: first study samacheer completely.then if u have read old syllabus bokks especially science and social science
    @ usha: first study samacheer completely.then if u have read old syllabus bokks especially science and social science
  46. kishore
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    Said: Hello , I m am planing to write group 1.....any guide is available or should I refer all books above mntioned
    Hello , I m am planing to write group 1.....any guide is available or should I refer all books above mntioned
  47. usha
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    Said: stateboard books means it is samacher kalvi text books?
    stateboard books means it is samacher kalvi text books?
  48. BHARATH PRASATH
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    Said: sir am already preparing for upsc exam simultaneously i decided to write group 1. is it enough to ready NCERT or reading State Board books is must..? anticipating your reply
    sir am already preparing for upsc exam simultaneously i decided to write group 1. is it enough to ready NCERT or reading State Board books is must..? anticipating your reply
  49. M.PALANISAMY
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    Said: Pls upgrade the syllabus in to pdf or documents format
    Pls upgrade the syllabus in to pdf or documents format
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    Said: sir iam dn"t go any classes only home based study only so referd tips sir
    sir iam dn"t go any classes only home based study only so referd tips sir
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