-->
TNPSC Portal - Thervu Vazhikatti Current Affairs Magazine

How to prepare for TNPSC Group 1 Exam from your home ? | A Comprehensive Guidance

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Preparation Tips, TNPSC Group 1 Exam Book List, how to prepare tnpsc group 1 exam with out going to coaching centre, tnpsc preparation tips, tnpsc preparation with out coaching centre, tnpsc with out coaching institute, how to win tnpsc group exams, books for tnpsc group 1 exam, tnpsc preparation tips, tnpsc group 1 2015 preparation tips, success tips, how to prepare for tnpsc group 1 exam
TNPSC Group 1 Exam is considered as the Top Most Government Examination for  Tamilnadu  State Civil Services. As Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts 'All India Civil Services' Examinations every year to recruit the top most posts in the country like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc, each state in India has their own exams to recruit the State Civil Servants. In Tamilnadu TNPSC is the powerful agency to recruit State Government Civil Services Officers. There are number of service exams like 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.  TNPSC Group 1 is the Top Most Exam among the above list. A candidate selected in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam as Deputy Collector,  DSP will be promoted to IAS and IPS posts respectively.
TNPSC Group 1 2022 Exam Notification Published on 21-7-2022
Exam Date :  30.10.2022  (9.30am to 12.30pm)
Total Vacancies  : 92
Last date to apply :  22.08.2022
For more details visit TNPSC Official website
tnpsc group 1 2022 result date tentative


Posts Included in TNPSC Group 1 Examination (Based on previous notifications)
  • Deputy Collector  
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) (Category-I)
  • Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
  • Assistant Director of Rural Development Department.
  • Assistant Commissioner in the  Hindu Religious     
  • Assistant Commissioner - Commercial Taxes  
  • District Registrar
  • Divisional Officer in Fire and Rescue services Department
  • Assistant Conservator of Forest
  • District Employment Officer 
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Qualification   : Any  Degree from a recognized University  

Age Limit for TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2022  : Minimum 21 Years, Maximum - 39 years* for SC/ST/BC/MBC
Others- 34* years

* As per G.O (Ms) No.93, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (M) Department, dated 17.07.2018, the Maximum Age Limit has been enhanced by 2 years. As per G.O (Ms) No.91, Human Resources Management (S) Department, dated 13.09.2021, the Maximum Age Limit prescribed for appointment by direct recruitment has been enhanced by another 2 years.

3   Level in TNPSC Group 1 Exam 

I.Preliminary 
II.Mains
III.Interview


TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination - New Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022

Group 1 Syllabus in Tamil and Important Books List Subject wise


TNPSC Group 1 Main Examination - New Syllabus and Exam Pattern


TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination New Exam Pattern 2022


Total Questions  - 200, ( General Studies - 175 Questions and Aptitude Test - 25 Questions )

Total Marks       - 300 marks (Objective type)

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Syllabus for General Studies  2022  
  • UNIT-I: GENERAL SCIENCE 
  • UNIT-II: CURRENT EVENTS   
  • UNIT- III: GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA 
  • UNIT– IV: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA 
  • UNIT-V: INDIAN POLITY 
  • UNIT – VI - INDIAN ECONOMY 
  • UNIT – VII - INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT 
  • UNIT- VIII: History, Culture, Heritage and Socio - Political Movements in Tamil Nadu    
  • UNIT – IX: Development Administration in Tamil Nadu 
  • UNIT-X: APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam- New Pattern and Scheme of Examination 2022
 
Paper-I Tamil Eligibility Test  - 3 Hours  - 100 Marks (Minimum Qualifying Marks - 40)   


General Studies  Papers  
  • Paper-II- Degree Standard - Descriptive type - 3 - Hours - 250 Marks 
        UNIT- I : Modern history of India and Indian culture
        UNIT- II : Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu
        UNIT- III : General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)
  • Paper-III- Degree Standard - Descriptive type - 3 - Hours - 250 Marks 
        UNIT- I : Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the         world affecting India
        UNIT- II : Role and impact of Science and Technology in the             development of India
        UNIT- III : Tamil Society ‐ Its Culture and Heritage
  • Paper-IV- Degree Standard - Descriptive type - 3 - Hours - 250 Marks 
        UNIT- I : Geography of India with special reference to Tamil            Nadu 
        UNIT- II : Environment, Bio Diversity and Disaster                     Management 
        UNIT- III : Indian Economy - Current economic trends and     impact of global economy on India

Interview & Records  - 100 Marks 

Total Marks for Scoring   - 850 Marks


How to Prepare for TNPSC Group 1 Exam ?


"Rome wasn't built in a day"

Since, TNPSC Group 1 Examination is the highest State Civil Service Exam in our Tamilnadu, competition is high and you need to show your full commitment, sincerity and hard work to get success in this exam. With sincere hard work, it is possible to anyone to succeed in the examination.  

TNPSC Group I Preliminary Exam

Every year there will be 50 to 100 vacancies in the Group 1 Exam,  if you have  full commitment and hard work, you too can become a successful person in the Group 1 Exam with in a year of preparation.

To start  Group 1 preliminary examination preparation, you should begin with Tamilnadu State Board  Science, Social Science New Books from 6th Standard to 12th Standard  books relevant to TNPSC Syllabus. 

Read regularly a standard newspaper in Tamil . 

Read any one of the Competitive Exam Magazine (Tamil or English)

Cover current affairs of at least  last one year.

Concentrate more on Tamil Nadu Related Unit 8 and 9.


UNIT

SUGGESTED BOOKS LIST

I

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)

II

Current Events : 

Dinamani, The Hindu Newspapers

www.tnpscportal.in (Tamil) or www.affairscloud.com or www.gktoday.in  

III

Geography of India : 

6th – 10th Std. Geography Portions,    11th, 12th Geography Books.

IV

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.

V

Indian Polity : 

6th -10th   Social Science and 11th, 12th Std. Political Science Books.

Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth

VI

Indian Economy :

 6th -10th Std. Social Science -  Economics Portions, 11th, 12th Std. Economy Books

VII

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

 

VIII

History, Culture, Heritage and Socio - Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

 தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு  :

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

6th - 12th Social Science / History Books.

முற்கால தமிழ்நாட்டு வரலாறு - டாக்டர் க. வெங்கடேசன்  

தற்கால தமிழ்நாட்டு வரலாறு – டாக்டர் க. வெங்கடேசன்

 

IX

Development Administration of Tamil Nadu : 

Study materials for this topic can be collected from multiple sources including Tamil Nadu Government School Books, Government Websites, Newspapers, Magazines etc.   We have prepared a comprehensive guide in Tamil Medium.

X

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.  

Click Here to Join in our TNPSC Group 1 2022 Online Test Batch.  

216 கருத்துகள்

Respected visitors , this is your area. Ask your queries, post your suggestions. If you know correct answers for other friend's questions, kindly reply them. Motivate One another . Your comments will be posted soon with a small moderation.
Note:Please avoid sharing phone numbers, email Ids and posting abusive comments against the government and recruitment agencies.
  1. Sir, how to prepare for GR2 Exam?
    please give some idea?
    i studied 6th to 10th social and science state books..
    other than that, what i want to study?
    pls reply me sir

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  2. Sir, I am doing final year, if the notification for group 1 comes in next year means will I be able write?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  3. Dear Swapna, I have already given many tips for TNPSC Group 2 Exam Preparation. Please visit the full site for more information.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  4. Dear Nivetha , You should have completed your degree on the date of TNPSC Group 1 2013 Exam Announcement.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  5. Sir...in this website you are published books to be prepared for both prelim &main in a combined manner..so plz give me the books for mains seperately..

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  6. Sir, i am currently working in Indiapost as Postal Assistant and willing to upgrade my career by choosing Group I exams. Currently i have completed 28 years of age and 2+ years of work experience in Govt.Sector. Is there any restrictions (years of experience) for people like me working in Govt sector to compete TNPSC GROUP EXAMS? Pls guide me in this regard.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  7. sir am goi to prepare for group 1 for the 1st time... how many months needed to prepare for the 1st time... should iprepare for prelim and main seperately... can i study all in 3 months? i don know how to start and study in a systematic manner..............

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. TNPSC Group 1 Exam Preparation can be done in 3 months or 3 years, it depends up on your eagerness, hardwork and speed

      நீக்கு
  8. Dear Kessal,
    Which books do i need to refer to for Prelims as of now. the above shared link seems to have for both Prelims and Main exams... Thanks!

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  9. sir u told interview and record the mark is 150. what is record? should i submit any record................? plz tell me sir.................

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  10. Dear sir,

    I Completer my B.Tech in Part time after completition of my Diplomo in Regular studies, weather am i eligible for Group-1 exams.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  11. Thank u for ur guidance.please provide materials for studying each subject & weekly test for group1&group2 mains ...start soon sir..thank u for providing such a useful website sir..

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  12. sir now iam aply for group 1 for sub collector he 6 to 12th books are really enough?????

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. State board books are basic for all tnpsce group exams ... After completing those you may have to refer some more text books

      நீக்கு
  13. sir can u please provide previous year group-1 question papers with answers

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. Dear priya you can find the previous year TNPSC Group 1 Question Paper for the year 2013

      http://www.kinindia.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tnpsc-group-1-answer-key-download.pdf

      நீக்கு
  14. can any one please help me with the link to buy group 1 preliminary exam book online, ? Thanks

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. If you are in chennai ...pls go for success book house adyar or anna nagar, they have large collection of TNPSC books

      நீக்கு
  15. sir i am bit confused some of my friends sujest me to prepare from the book which is released in the market recently for group 1 exams is it enough or should prepare the books which you have mentioned above please guide me sir

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. Dear dinu, you can study what ever the book you consider as best. But be clear that you should complete the school books which i have mentioined here throughly, and then Indian polity by Lakshmikanth. After that you can go for guide book. You will find most of the facts you studied will be in those books.

      நீக்கு
  16. you have mentioned here that 150 ques fr general studies and 50 fr aptitude nd reasoning..what abt english part in tat?how many questions r gonna asked in english part if it included in general studies..nd wat r d syllabus?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  17. sir,i hav doubt.here u hav mentioned tat 150 ques fr general studies and 50 ques fr aptitude and reasoning..if it so,wat abt d english part?is tat included in general studies itself?if it so hw many ques gonna ask in english part?and wat r d syllabus fr tat?bcz,i can find the syllabus fr general english syllabus fr group2 and couldnt find out group1 general eng syllabus?pls help me t clear out.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  18. sir,
    i hav doubt tat u r mentioned here tat 150 ques fr general studies and 50 fr aptitude.if it so,wat abt general english part?is tat included in general studies?hw many ques allocated t it?wat r d syllabus to prepare general english?i couldnt find our general eng syllabus for this group1 exam.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. friend, I already informed you that there is no General Tamil or General English in TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam. They are available for TNPSC Group 2 and lower exams only

      நீக்கு
  19. Sir, what kind of books prepare for Group I Examination Please advice

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  20. could you please provide previous year group-1 question papers with answers

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  21. Sir, please provide group 1 2012 main s question paper please

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  22. First i want to thank u for sharing some ideas about TNPSC Group 1 Examination..I really searched a blog to clarify my doubts...Sorry for my stupid doubt ,
    1) What are group 1A services, 1B services , 1C services ???
    2) And also i want to know about the time limit for each examinations(exam time period in hours)...??
    3) And in Main Exams whether all the three General Section Examinations are conduted seperately or in a single period...

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  23. Thanks for sharing some ideas about TNPSC Group 1 Examination...I really searched a blog like this to clarify my doubts.
    Sorry for my stupid doubts, i've just started exploring about tnpsc exams..pls clarify my doubts...
    1) what are Group 1A, Group 1B, Group 1C services?????
    2) What is the time period for each examaniation ( prelims, main...)
    3) And also the In main exam, whether General Section 1, 2, 3 are all conducted seperately or in a single period....????
    4) Is there any criteria as maximum attempts for BC in Group 1 examination?? i.e Is there anything like only 5 attempts are allowed for a candidate to appear on group 1 exam ??? If it is so pls tell me how many attempts?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  24. Sir, thank you very much for ur valuable service by which many students like me gets benefited..
    my doubt is that is there any difference in sslc standard and degree standard questions, if yes how can we prepare according to that..
    thanks in advance sir

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  25. what is the difference between sslc and degree standard questions. how to prepare according to that

    thanks in advance.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. its very simple , SSLC standard means for testing your basic but clear knowledge in the subject. where as degree standard will test your indepth knowledge in the subject

      நீக்கு
  26. how many marks for commerce,economics and so..... in group 1 exam i need seperate marks for each subject plz

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  27. i need allotting marks for each subject in group1 general studies

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  28. sir i am a secondary grade teacher in govt school. i yet to finish B ED. my aim is to become a dist. educational officer.how to prepare for it?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  29. sir i am preparing for group1 examination pls suggest me some books for general studies.....

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  30. SIr, Thank you very much for adding tis valuable information.....

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  31. Sir gr 1 interview include group discussion and personality test r not.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. Dear veera, there will be no Group Discussion in the TNPSC Group 1 Exam Selection process. But you will have to attend oral test (interview) in the last stage of the process.

      நீக்கு
  32. Im guna....sir im studying b.e.mechanical 3year...and i have a problem in speech..this thing affects my qualification....

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  33. good after noon sir...i,m uma...i completed my B.E....my dream is to get government job 7 particularly deputy collector...so i want to prepare group 1 questions.......could you please send me last 10 years group1 question papers.............???

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. Dear veni, sorry for the late reply, I dont have time to type and upload all the old tnpsc question papers. But you can get them from some TNPSC guides for Group 1 exam like Sakthi Publication. Even, you can get some copies at your local library. All the best !

      நீக்கு
  34. Hi, My self Balaji, i have completed B.Tech Mechanical engineering (PART TIME) in SRM University (UGC Approved). Am i eligible for combine engineering service examination?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. Yes you are eligible if there is any vacancy for Mechanical Engineering in the upcoming TNPSC Combined Engineering Service Exam . There will be no differences in Part TIme / Full Time BE degree. The mark you secure in the TNPSC Exam will decide your fate. If you study hard and score more marks than the regular students, you will be winner. All the best !

      நீக்கு
    2. Hello sir,
      With reference to the above discussion, i have appeared in the TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Examination for "Asst director for industrial safety" on 27/Jul/2014. Till today the result is not yet announced! Do you have any idea on tentative date of writen examination result?

      நீக்கு
    3. Week end part time courses are not eligible

      நீக்கு
  35. sir i am a final year student ...i m eligible or not to write the 2014 -2015 group 1 exam

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  36. sri , i m a B.E final year student ...i m eligible or not to write the 2014-2015 group 1 exam

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  37. sir i am final year mbbs student.but my childhood intention s to pass group1 exams.so pleas guide me

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  38. Hello Sir,
    You are doing a great job. I have completed my BE in civil engineering. I m going to write TNPSC group1. i m not good in general studies, history and all. But I will surely work hard. Can you tell some materials, tips, tricks to achieve for some1 like me????

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  39. Dear Karthika , glad to see your big interests ..... start your studies from the list given here
    http://www.tnpscportal.in/2013/04/tnpsc-group-1-exam-preparation-book-list-2013-latest-syllabus.html

    All the best

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  40. what is the tentative cutoff for trb tnpsc prelims2014 for mathematics

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  41. sir expected cutoff for deo prelims 2014

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  42. Sir... when will be group2 prelims result?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  43. Sir

    How many candidates are recruited through Group 1, Group 1A, Group 1B ever year?

    waitinf for your reply eagerly,
    Thank you.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  44. Sir,I completed B.E (EEE) with scored only 60%.I am less knowledge in department subjects.But I am interested in GK,history as well as Tamil literature.
    This mark is enough to write Group 1 exam?
    OR it will affects any record marks in group 1?
    less department knowledge affects anything?
    pls reply me..

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  45. Pls frds,if anyone know the website for getting the above mentioned book via softcopy pls tell me.the above mentioned website is expired.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  46. hello sir ,in tnpsc group1 prelims maximum mark is 300, how many marks will be allocated for each 200 question or its vary

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  47. Sir, i want to write group 2 exam (general studies with general english),can u tell wat r all books to be referred for this exam...All the books r mostly in tamil version plz give the name of books in English version....

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  48. sir...may i atten the preliminary exam in tami...?plzz tell me sir...

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. Yes ...we are living in Tamilnadu where Tamil is the primary language....you can write TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam and also Main Exam in Tamil Language.All the best !

      நீக்கு
  49. Dear Sir, Thanks for your valuable inputs on GR 1 exam. Very recently I had accesed this portal. Very informative and real time mentor for the beginner like me.When is the next online coaching batch starts. Can I follow the weekly syllabus which is already uploaded for the online test. I am obliged if you can share the past 2 years current affairs in English
    Version.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  50. Hai sir this is bharath i had currently written my 4arrears theresult will be announced on feb2015 can i write prelims of group1 but i am sure i will be clearing my arrears before main so kindly provide me the answer as soon as possible

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  51. Sir i had currently written 4 arrears but results will be announced on feb 2015 can i write tnpsc group 1 but sure i will be clearing all the 4 arrears before i am attending my mains so kindly clear my doubt that before attending prelims i should cleared all subjects or before the mains

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  52. Sir.. My hand writing is very bad.. So I'm face any problem for my hand writing?.. Replay me sir...

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  53. sir im justin,
    to clear the mains exam,samaseer books are enough...?plz tell me sir.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. In the TNPSC Main Examination Preparation, Samacheer Kalvi books only meant for fundemental understanding about the syllabus area. But you should prepare some standard text books like Indian Polity by Lakshmi Kanth etc. also.

      Visit list of other books for TNPSC Main Exam Preparation
      http://www.tnpscportal.in/2014/07/tnpsc-group-1-mains-exam-books-list-self-prepration.html

      நீக்கு
  54. i am doing b.pharm third year.i would like to write tnpsc exam.plz guide me to prepare for it

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. If you are in final year , you can attend TNPSC Group 1 Exam . TNPSC notificatioin 2013 says "The candidates, who have written the final year degree examination, may also apply for thePreliminary Examination for direct recruitment to the posts included in Group-I Services, subject to the condition that they should produce proof of having passed the degree examination when admitted to the Main Written Examination, failing which they will not be admitted to the Main Written Examination."

      Source : http://www.tnpscportal.in/2013/12/tnpsc-group-1-exam-2013-announcement-wwwtnpscgovin.html

      நீக்கு
  55. sir , i have a doubt .. Is there any difference in attending the exam in english , tamil ,i mean is there any priority for any of these languages , if yes which will benefit better ??

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. No such difference...remember TNPSC is a state recruitment agency. There will be no discrimination in the medium of answering .... don't worry , no such benefit for either languages.The matter is your answers must be more informative than others

      நீக்கு
  56. is tamil one of the papers in group 1? is it a qualifying paper?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. In Paper 2 there is a portion called ----2. Tamil language, Tamil society ­­ it’s culture and Heritage / English Language----- But it is a part of the General Studies area.....not a qualifiying paper....So there is no such qualifying papers in TNPSC Group 1 Exam as UPSC Civil service mains examination.

      நீக்கு
    2. Download TNPSC Group 1 Latest Syllabus from TNPSC Website
      http://www.tnpsc.gov.in/syllabus/new_syllabus_combined_civil_services_I_upated.pdf

      நீக்கு
  57. Sir i need study plan for tnpsc group 1 exam 2015...i don't know wt to start first and how to cover the syllabus...kindly please help me sir...

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  58. Sir I completed m e I want to prepare for group 1 exam from home please give some guidelines

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  59. Sir I heard that mechanical engineering students are not able to attend tha tnpsc exams .
    Is it true?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  60. sir from schooling till graduation i have opted second language instead of tamil, will it be a obstacle in my tnpsc group 1 preparation. plz reply

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  61. hello sir,
    I m planning to attend group 1 this year dated on july 5th,2015.I m doing my final year B.Tech and my graduation falls on july.Will I be able to attend the exam this year?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  62. hello sir am duing ma BE civil engg 3rd yer nw.......... do i have a chance to write group 1 examination.. if not so ''was it possible during ma end of 4th semister?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  63. hi, You can attend exam only if you hold a degree

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  64. Hai, This is SenthilMurugan, i finished my 10th 1999, diploma in 2002, degree in 2008-2011, my age is 31, BC, i need to know its possible to atten tnpsc and upsc exams, +12 is compulsory or 10th + diploma is fine. May i know this details please, and one more think i need to become a police man if any chance any other exam is possible for me please let me know. ThankYou in Advance.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  65. Hi sir this is Amarnath i dont know about the group1 exam sir.So i need class or no required

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  66. Hi sir the best coaching center in guntur to group1 plz replay

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  67. Sir
    After my 10th I had studied 3 years diploma course in regular and then did my BCA degree (lateral entry )2 years through correspondence. Can I write TNPSC group 1?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  68. Hello sir, I have a doubt. In tnpsc website ,they mentioned In group1 main exam candidate are allowed to write exam partly in English or tamil , it means candidates can write one question in tamil,next question in english . please reply sir.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  69. Sir,
    I have completed my UG degree in the order of (10th+3 years diploma in Engineering+ 3 years BE degree). Please tell me whether I'm eligible to write TNPSC Group-1 Exam? Kindly reply me soon. Please...

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  70. Sir ,Please provide study material for DEO main exam!

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  71. Sir, i have one doubt ,at present group 1 notification , they mentioned, "candidates are allowed to answer questions either fully in tamil or fully in English" it means we can't write history part in English , science part in Tamil ? Please reply me sir.( It totally confuse me)

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  72. hai i had written group 2 exam ,i want to know the pass mark of preliminary ?how much mark is enough to enter main exam?am BC community.please reply me.this is my first attempt.i have correct 95 questions out of 200.please guide me for further exams.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  73. Sir,
    which book will cover the overall syllabus of group 1...?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  74. Hi kessal
    I am pavithra I wrote group 2 exam this year I have already written group 2a vao exam ,BT I didn't got expected marks I prepared 6 to 12 the std books thoroughly I am lagging in general studies which books I have to refer I have seen in tnpsc website tat you have been listed some books now I apply for group 1 so pls list some books which I have to prepare and sent some modal question paper ,send me some online website were I can take up my practice test I believe u sir tat u will reply for my msg I be waiting for ur msg so plz rply sir

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. if you have completed the 6th to 12th books , go for Arihant General Knowledge, its is a comprehensive book for GK. Regarding Current affairs Gktoday website is good

      நீக்கு
  75. How much marks should get in group2 exam I am BC category

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  76. How much marks should get in group2 exam I am BC category

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  77. Sir plz send the books which cover whole syllabus for group1

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. infact, there is no such comprehensive books for tnpsc group 1 exam, samacheer kalvi books and Arihant GK may cover some what 80 % questions

      நீக்கு
  78. sir i am pradeep ...i did my schooling in tamil medium .but i did my degree in english ...am i eligible to write group exam in tamil.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  79. This is Chandrasekar. Daily i am reading Hindu newspaper its difficult for me to select and read current affairs for Group 1 exam. could you tell me how to select the topics???

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  80. I AM MUTHUKUMARAN FROM MADURAI.
    MY QUALIFICATION - SSLC, 3 YEAR DIPLOMA (ECE), BE.

    AM I ELIGIBLE FOR TNPSC DEGREE BASED RECRUITMENT.

    IN ADVERTISEMENT THEY HAVE MENTIONED THAT ELIGIBILITY IS SSLC, HSC, DEGREE.

    CLARIFY MY DOUBT KESSAL.. THANKS.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  81. Sir I am doing first year and I want to help the poor people so I take group 1 exam pls give your good guidelines pls sir .we are Tamil medium students

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  82. how much mark should we get in preliminary exam to get qualified for main exam

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  83. Sir am doing my bsc computer science degree 2nd year in Tamil Nadu Open University after i completed my degree weather am i eligible for Group-1 exams.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  84. give a tips to prepare for current affairs and tell a best monthly edition current affairs book

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  85. Gud Mrng sir.. I'm shilpa.. Basically I'm from Telangana state.. I don't have skill in Tamil language.. I cant write,read or even can't speak.. How can I go through Tamil news paper ?? Should I have knowledge of Tamilnadu current affairs or country current affairs..?? Am I able to qualify dis exam..
    I'm very anxious to get qualified.. U have mentioned dat if a student concentrates,he/she can get qualified in 3 months.. Definitely I'll dedicate myself completely on studies.. Plzz suggest me how to prepare ,what to prepare n how to get started ??

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. Hello shilpa! No Need to worry and all.You can write exam in english mean while u should know the complete details of tamil nadu, current affairs of tamil nadu is available both in tamil and english. u can prefer english language and study. all d best

      நீக்கு
  86. Hai Sir!! I want to Clear Group 1 so which book can I study ??? Guide books from Stores or Samacheer books ??? If i Study the Guide books will it be Useful to clear ??/ or Should i follow samacheer alone??

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  87. Respected sir ,wat is d difference between grp 1,grp 1a, grp 1b.Whether they all come under a single examination?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  88. hi sir am a fresher for tnpsc group1 exam preparation so can u guide me how to start.....

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  89. Sir! You have already insisted to study 6th to 12th books! I have doubt's whether to study these books thoroughly including years or to study only important concepts and happenings

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. dear friend, no need to study cover to cover....whenever you study a school book portion, be sure that that is relevant to tnpsc syllabus. So read the school books in the light of TNPSC Syllabus. Keep the syllabus print out always with you. All the best !

      நீக்கு
  90. hello sir i have a confusion either to prepare tnpsc or bank exam.my friends and relatives are saying bank exam is easy to crack,but my aim is to become an ias officer.so,sir plz guide me

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  91. Hai Sir ,I COMPLETED MY BE DEGREE.NOW I AM PREPARING FOR GOVT EXAMS.I HAVE A BIG CONFUSION EITHER TO PREPARE TNPSC OR BANK EXAM.MY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES ARE SAYING BANK EXAM IS EASY TO CRACK,MY IS TO BECOME AN IAS OFFICER.SIR PLZ HELP ME..............,

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  92. Sir, in which website shall I get TNPSC Group-1 prelims previous years question papers? Pls answer...

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  93. Sir I'm studying 5 YEARS course, BBA,LLB., 2nd year how to prepare for grp 1 exams from now onwards, and also suggest me some tips to help my friend from my law subjects for preparing grp exam.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  94. How much mark should I score in each paper of Group 1 mains to get qualified for the interview?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  95. sir, i have completed hindi BA equvalent course whether i am eligible for attending TNPSC exams

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  96. hai kessal clarify me thre is any of increasing age limitations for group 1 from 35

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  97. Dear sir very good morning... My wife s working as Pg asst teacher (3years service completed) and completed age of 32 and oc category...is she eligible for apply tnpsc group 1 exam??! Kindly guide me ...thank u sir

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  98. PRABAKAR
    very good noon sir.I'm studying BE final year mechanical engineering.I,m in lower middle class background.still I'm preparing the group1 exam.i can not procure more study materials for my exams.so,can't you give a any solution for my flaw?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  99. Sir,

    I'm on my 31 now and have done BCom. Backward Class. Am I eligible for Group1 exam?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  100. sir iam doing BA english in correspondent course , i am eligible for group 1?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  101. Hello sir.... Tnpsc interview is in Tamil language or in English language? Please give me details about tnpsc English language...

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  102. hello sir permanent tattoo is on my neck, is that any problem to join in government jobs particularly group exams? please give me an idea if that is anything problem

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  103. Sir, Recently Some situation am not Preparing Current Affairs.So I want A meterial For Current Affairs. Is Possible?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  104. when will they publish group 2 mains exam results held on august 21,2016..?????

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  105. sir 11 and 12 physics chemistry botony zoology padikanuma for group 1

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  106. Can i write group 1 exam in both tamil and english in same paper? Pls ans me. I have a plan to clear in first attempt. Is it possible?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. hi,
      For prelims exam the questions is in tamil and objective type
      for main exam descriptive type you can write answer only in either tamil or english

      நீக்கு
    2. In prelims and mains exams the questions will be both in English and tamil

      நீக்கு
  107. sir,
    could you please tell me upto what eye power eligible for group1 exams

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  108. Sir,
    I'm pursuing B.E.,final yr.for grp 1 i can apply or not eligible??? Plx help me sir

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. u r eligible.mention u as a final yr stdt & u should produce Ur pass certificates to admit mains written examination.
      Check min age 21 yrs should have completed as on 1-7-16

      நீக்கு
    2. where I can get group1 prelims & mains updated syllabus in Tamil?

      நீக்கு
    3. Hi..yes..I am in need of the same.. Please provide me the syllabus in Tamil if u get..Thanks in advance

      நீக்கு
  109. hello sir
    i studied 10+2 in english medium and completed degree in tamil medium..am i eligible under pstm..waiting for your valuable reply

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  110. hello sir, i have completed UG, i have been preparing for TNPSC nearly 1 year but not with full effort. till now i've attended 3 exams G- 2A, VAO, G-4. my scores are improving still couldn't reach cut off. i came to know about this site just a few months ago now i am trying to put more effort in preparation still i need a clear view of it like is daily newspaper enough for current affairs?state board books up to 12th? and i've no idea for economy?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. for group iv and vao , state board books are sufficient, if you aim degree standard exams like gr2, 1, you should study more....please see in the how to prepare area

      நீக்கு
  111. Sir I finished BE in2013.now I wish to apply grp1.how to I prepare because the time period is very countable.how to I prepare.where do from I start.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  112. Sir can you please provide blue print for group 1 of previous years. It would be a great help for the asiprants. Thank you..

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  113. For Group-I main exams , total 3 papers are there like paper I , paper II and paper III.
    Whether exam will be conducted on same day for all 3 papers?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  114. hello sir i completed BE in 2012 now I aiming for GROUP 2 please guide how to prepare

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  115. which book from which publication is best for content of group-1 exam?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. there is no books can be suggested as comprehensive....first cover state board books and next go for standard text books

      நீக்கு
  116. I'm going to write my final year exam on 17/12/2016, do I'm eligible to apply for group 1

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  117. sir...i passed group 2,and group 4..and in group 2 i got 135+ marks...in group 4 i got 128+.....now i am preparing for group 1.....but iam so nervous...can u say if i got 130+ ..can i write mains...pls...so nervous..iam belongs to sca .. female...and i have one more query...i read 10th and 12th in tamil medium...but in college i read BCA in english medium....but i studied tamil as a paper for 2 years...can u tell me iam belongs to PSTM or not

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  118. last year cut off in group 1 prelims was arround 127 ... for claiming pstm in group 1, you should have studied degree in tamil medium

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  119. Hello sir. I am Subash N, 30 years old and comes udner BC category. Presently working as an Engineer in PSU. I want to prepare for Group I Exam.
    Kindly guide me sir w.r.t.

    A. Age limit.
    B. Language selection(Tamil/English)
    C. Possibility of clearing Group I exam, as a working employee.


    Thanks & Regards,

    Subash N

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. Age limit - 35 for bc
      Language - Tamil or English
      Possibility - Yes, anybody with sincere, hard work can pass the exam

      நீக்கு
  120. sir in tnpsc group 1 prelims exam nearly 100 questions are correct.category :BC , is it any chances

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  121. Hello sir i wrote tnpsc group 1 preliminary exam feb 19...and i did well in that exam..around 126 correct and my category is SC...so most of them told i will clear....now im going to start prepare mains exam...if u give soMe books for my preparation means its will help to clear my mains examinatio.. tq sir.

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  122. Hi , I completed my Bachelor in annamalai university distance education , BA English am I eligible to attend the group 1 exam

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  123. sir, i m so confused in selecting the medium used to prepare for mains.... some subjects i prepared in english and some in tamil.... pls suggest the mode to study further...

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
  124. sir i have done diploma in mechatronics am i eligible to write group 1 exam?

    பதிலளிநீக்கு
    பதில்கள்
    1. For applying Group 1, you should have a Degree. Since you have only Diploma , you are not eligible to apply for Gr 1. You have options before you, you can do a degree through distance education if you wish. All the best !

      நீக்கு
  125. Hi kessal..I have a doubt in choosing an institution for group 1 preparation. Can I contact you via your personal mail I'd ?.thanks in advance

    பதிலளிநீக்கு