What you can practise today
614
questions to practise
3
mock tests
0
previous-year papers and questions
12
subjects in the syllabus
Exam pattern
Checked against the source below on 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm with the official notification of your year.
Paper I – Engineering subject
- Questions
- 200
- Marks
- 300
- Duration
- 3 h
- Negative marking
- None stated in the scheme of examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering subject (degree standard) | 200 | 300 |
Minimum qualifying marks (2023 notification): 180 for non-interview posts and 204 for interview posts (lower for reserved communities).
Paper II – Tamil eligibility test and General Studies
- Questions
- 200
- Marks
- 300
- Duration
- 3 h
- Negative marking
- None stated in the scheme of examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A – Tamil eligibility test (SSLC standard)(qualifying) | 100 | 150 | |
| Part B – General StudiesGeneral Science · History · Indian Polity · Geography · Indian Economy · Tamil Nadu History & Culture · Current Affairs | 75 | 112.5 | |
| Part B – Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC standard) | 25 | 37.5 |
Part A is qualifying: at least 60 of 150 marks.
Source: tnpsc.gov.in · Official site: www.tnpsc.gov.in
Syllabus subjects
Every candidate studies the compulsory subjects and one of the 3 optional subjects.
Compulsory
- General TamilTamil grammar, vocabulary, literature and comprehension at SSLC standard, as in eligibility and scoring tests.96
- General SciencePhysics, chemistry and biology at school level.83
- HistoryIndian history and the national movement.67
- Indian PolityThe Constitution, government and public administration.52
- GeographyPhysical, Indian and Tamil Nadu geography.42
- Indian EconomyThe Indian and Tamil Nadu economy, planning and development.32
- Tamil Nadu History & CultureHistory, culture, heritage and social movements of Tamil Nadu.58
- Current AffairsNational, state and world events of the past year.Being added
- Aptitude & Mental AbilitySimplification, percentages, ratios, logical and analytical reasoning.82
Optional — choose one
- Civil Engineering35
- Electrical Engineering34
- Mechanical Engineering33
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