What you can practise today
577
questions to practise
1
mock test
0
previous-year papers and questions
10
subjects in the syllabus
Exam pattern
Checked against the source below on 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm with the official notification of your year.
Written examination
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 150
- Duration
- 160 min
- Negative marking
- No negative marking
| Section | Questions | Marks | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I – Tamil language eligibility test(qualifying) | 80 | 80 | |
| Part II – General KnowledgeGeneral Knowledge · History · Tamil Nadu History & Culture · Indian Polity · Geography · Indian Economy · General Science · Current Affairs | 45 | 45 | |
| Part II – Psychology | 25 | 25 |
Both parts are written in one sitting (2 hours 40 minutes in 2025). Tamil test: at least 32 of 80 marks, not counted for merit.
Source: www.careerpower.in · Official site: www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in
Syllabus subjects
- General TamilTamil grammar, vocabulary, literature and comprehension at SSLC standard, as in eligibility and scoring tests.96
- General KnowledgeThe common General Knowledge section covering the history and culture of Tamil Nadu, Indian polity, geography and general science.65
- HistoryIndian history and the national movement.67
- Tamil Nadu History & CultureHistory, culture, heritage and social movements of Tamil Nadu.58
- 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
- General SciencePhysics, chemistry and biology at school level.83
- Current AffairsNational, state and world events of the past year.Being added
- Aptitude & Mental AbilitySimplification, percentages, ratios, logical and analytical reasoning.82
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