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ANY DEGREE:
Applicants should possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as an University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
| Name of the Post | Minimum Age (should have completed as on 01.07.2020) | Maximum Age (should not have completed as on 01.07.2020 ) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs and DWs of all categories | “Others” i.e applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs and DWs of all categories | ||
| 1. For all the posts except the post of Assistant Commissioner (C.T) | 21 YEARS | 37 YEARS | 32 YEARS |
| 2. Assistant Commissioner (C.T.) | |||
| (i) For applicants possessing any degree | 21 YEARS | 37 YEARS | 32 YEARS |
| (ii) For applicants possessing B.L. degree of any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. | 21 YEARS | 38 YEARS | 33 YEARS |
(i) For Differently Abled Persons Differently Abled Persons are eligible for age concession upto 10 years over and above the maximum age limit prescribed above.
(a) The maximum age limit is 53 years for the applicants who belong to SCs, SCs(A), STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs and BCMs.
(b) The maximum age limit is 48 years for “Others” (i.e.) applicants not belonging to any of the above said categories.
(c) The above mentioned age concession will not apply to the Ex-Servicemen applicants those who have already been recruited to any class or service or category.
(i) “Others” [i.e., applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs and BCMs] who have put in 5 years and more of service in the State / Central Government are not eligible to apply even if they are within the age limit.
(ii) Instructions given with regard to maximum age limit under para 5 of the “Instructions to Applicants” will not apply to this recruitment.
| subject | Duration | Maximum marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | Others | |||
| General Studies (Degree Standard) 175 Questions
Aptitude & Mental Ability
Test (SSLC Standard) 25 Questions Total – 200 Questions |
3 Hours | 300 | 90 | 120 |
| Total | 300 | 90 | 120 | |
| subject | Duration | Maximum marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | Others | |||
| General Studies - Descriptive type (Degree Standard) | 255 | 340 | ||
| Paper-I | 3 Hours | 250 | ||
| Paper-II | 3 Hours | 250 | ||
| Paper-III | 3 Hours | 250 | ||
| Total | 850 | 255 | 340 | |
The selection will be made in three successive stages, viz
(i) Preliminary Examination for selection of applicants for admission to the Main Written Examination
(ii) Main Written Examination and
(iii) an Oral Test in the form of an Interview.
Advent of European invasion ‐ Expansion and consolidation of British rule - Early uprising against British rule ‐ 1857 Revolt - Indian National Congress ‐ Growth of militant movements ‐ Different modes of agitations - Emergence of national leaders ‐ Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji, Moulana Abulkalam Azad, Ambedkar and Patel ‐ Era of different Acts & Pacts ‐ Second World War & final phase struggle ‐ Communalism led to partition.
Effect of British rule on socio‐economic factors ‐ National renaissance - Socio religious reform movements.
India since independence ‐ Characteristics of Indian culture ‐ Unity in diversity ‐ Race, Language, Religion Custom ‐ India: a secular state ‐ Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama and music.
Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle ‐ Bharathiar, VOC, Subramania Siva, Rajaji, Periyar and others - Political parties and Welfare schemes.
Latest diary of events: National and International ‐ National symbols- Eminent personalities & places in news ‐ Sports & Games ‐ Books & Authors ‐ Awards & Honours ‐ Cultural panorama ‐ Latest historical events - Latest terminology ‐ Appointments ‐ who is who?
Population Explosion ‐ Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu ‐ Child Abuse & Child Labour - Poverty - Rural and Urban Sanitation – Illiteracy.
Women Empowerment ‐ Role of the Government in Women Empowerment - Social injustice to Women ‐ Domestic violence, Dowry menace, Sexual assault - Role of women and women’s organisations
Social changes in India - Urbanization and its impact on the society – Problems and remedies ‐ Impact of violence on Society – Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence ‐ Regional Disparities ‐ Problems of Minorities ‐ Human Rights issues.
Education – Linkage between Education and Social Development ‐ Community Development Programmes ‐ Employment Guarantee Schemes ‐ Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development ‐ Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare – Government Policy on Health.
Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Central and State governments and their performance.
Conversion of information to data ‐ Collection, compilation and presentation of data ‐ Tables, Graphs, Diagrams ‐ Parametric representation of data ‐ Analytical interpretation of data ‐ Percentage ‐ Highest Common Factor (HCF) ‐ Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) ‐ Ratio and Proportion ‐ Simple interest ‐ Compound interest ‐ Area ‐ Volume‐ Time and Work - Probability.
Information technology ‐ Basic terms, Communications ‐ Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ‐ Decision makingband problem solving ‐ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.
Constitution of India: Historical background - Making of the Indian Constitution - Preamble - Salient features of the Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties - Directive Principles of State Policy - Schedules to the Indian Constitution.
Union Executive: President, Vice - President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India.
Union Legislature: Parliament: Lok - Sabha and Rajya - Sabha - Composition, Powers, Functions and Legislative procedures.
Union Judiciary: Structure, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court - Judicial Review - Latest Verdicts.
State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister - Speaker and Council of Ministers , Advocate General of the State. State Legislature: State Legislative Assembly - Organization, Powers and Functions.
State Judiciary: Organisation, Powers and Functions of High Courts, District Courts and Subordinate Courts.
Local Government: Historical Development - Features and working of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. Union Territories: Evolution of States and Union Territories - Administration of Union Territories.
Federalism in India: Centre - State Relations - Centre – State Administrative Relations - Centre - State Legislative Relations and Centre - State Financial Relations. Civil Services in India: Historical background - Classification of Civil Services – Recruitment & Training of Civil Servants.
State Services: Classification of State Services and Recruitment.
Official Language: Constitutional provision - Official Language Act, VIII Schedule to the Constitution.
Amendments: Major Amendments to the Indian Constitution.
Special Status to Jammu & Kashmir: Art 370.
Political Parties: National & Regional parties, Pressure Groups, Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their role.
Issue Areas in Indian Administration: Corruption in India - Anti - Corruption Measures - CVC - Lok Adalats - Ombudsman - RTI Act - Minister - Secretary Relationship - Generalist Vs. Specialist controversy. Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies - Composition, Powers and Functions. Profile of States - Defence, National Security and Terrorism – World Organisations - Pacts and Summits.
India's Foreign Policy: Foreign Affairs with Special emphasis on India's relations with neighbouring countries and in the region - Security and defence related issues - Nuclear Policy - Issues and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and to the World.
Science and Technology – Role, Achievements and Developments - Their applications and effects in everyday life ‐ Energy ‐ Conventional and Non-conventional - Self sufficiency ‐ Oil exploration ‐ Defence Research Organizations and other science and technology institutions – Ocean Research and Development - Role and Functions.
Advancements in the fields of I.T., Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology ‐ Mobile Communication - Remote sensing and its benefits.Health and hygiene ‐ Human diseases - Prevention and remedies ‐ Communicable diseases and non‐communicable diseases – Genetic Engineering - Organ transplantation - Stem cell Technology – Medical Tourism - Advancements in Horticulture & Agriculture.
Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology.
Latest inventions in science & technology.
Candidates may answer the questions in this unit EITHER in Tamil OR in English.
Location - Physical features - Major Rivers - Weather & Climate - Monsoon, Rainfall ‐ Natural resources:- Soil, Water, Forest, Minerals and Wild life - Agricultural pattern – Livestock - Fisheries - Industries; Major industries - Growth and Development - Social- Cultural geography - Population : Growth, Density and Distribution - Racial, linguistic and major tribes.
Oceanography - Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. Basics of Geospatial Technology: Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
Map: Geographical landmarks - India and its neighbours.
Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem – Ecological succession - Biodiversity conservation: Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India – Biodiversity : Significance and Threats – In situ and Ex situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution and control strategies – Solid and Hazardous waste management - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance – Environmental Auditing.
Climate Change: Global Environmental Issues and Management – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu and India – Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Environmental Sustainability. Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario - Natural calamities and Disaster Management – Environmental Health and Sanitation.
Features of Indian Economy – Demographical profile of India – National Income – Capital formation - NEP (New Economic Policy) – NITI AYOG – National Development Council.
Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land reforms – New Agricultural Strategy – Green Revolution – Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security– Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural credit & indebtness – WTO & Agriculture.
Industry - Growth ‐ Policy – Role of public sector and disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs. – MSMEs. – Make in India.
Infrastructure in India – Transport System - Energy – Power – Communication - Social Infrastructure - Science & Technology - R&D.
Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs. - Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI & Autonomy.
Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of taxation – GST – Public expenditure – Public debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Policy.
Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA – New Welfare programmes for rural poverty – Unemployment – Inflation – Inflation targeting – Sustainable economic growth – Gender issues.
India’s Foreign Trade – BOP, EX-IM Policy, FOREX Market, FDI; Globalization & its impact – Global economic crisis & impact on Indian economy.
International Agencies – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank - BRICS - SAARC - ASEAN.
Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s economic growth – Demographic profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Industry & entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems – Social Infrastructure – SHGs. & Rural Women empowerment – Rural poverty & unemployment – Environmental issues – Regional economic disparities – Local Government - Recent government welfare programmes.
The exam was held on 13 march 2019,Tnpsc group 1 exam cut off marks will be announced soon, So candidates may check their marks from here.
| Topics | Books | Books |
|---|---|---|
| History | Books from Best Learning centre | 11th & 12th Tamil nadu text book (samacheer kalvi), spectrum book for modern india |
| Geography | Books from Best Learning centre | 11th & 12th Tamil nadu text book (samacheer kalvi), G.C leong |
| Polity | Books from Best Learning centre | 11th & 12th Tamil nadu text book(samacheer kalvi),Lakshmi Ganth |
| Economics | Books from Best Learning centre | 11th & 12th Tamil nadu text book (samacheer kalvi), Sankar Ganesh, Ramesh singh, Current Affairs |
| Science | Books from Best Learning centre | 11th & 12th Tamil nadu text book(samacheer kalvi) |
| Tamil Cuture | Books from Best Learning centre | 12 th tamil nadu text book (samacheer kalvi) |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning | Best Learning centre book is sufficient to score this topic | |
| Current Affairs | Best Learning centre | |
| Practice book for General Studies - history, Geography, polity, economics, science, current affairs | Best Learning centre book is sufficient to score this topic | |
| Practice book for Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning | Best Learning centre book is sufficient to score this topic |
| Tamil literature Or English Literature | Books from Best Learning centre | 6th to 12 th class samacheer kalvi book |
| History | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| geography | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| polity | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| economics | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| Science | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| Current Affairs | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| Practice book for Tamil literature | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| Practice book for English literature | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| Practice book for General Studies - history, Geography, polity, economics, science, current affairs | Books from Best Learning centre | |
| Practice book for Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning | Books from Best Learning centre |
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BEST LEARNING CENTER is one of the Premier Coaching Centers in Chennai. Our Coaching Center is one of the most sought after institutes mainly because of our exceptional services. We are glad to inform the Students that Best Learning Center is providing incredible Coaching for TNPSC GROUP EXAMS. We have highly skilled, experienced and well-qualified faculties for all subject training. We offer high quality lessons taught by expert educators.