Group II exam comes next to Group I, wherein the candidates are recruited for gazetted positions serving under Group I officials. The competition is skyrocketing for Group II exams as well like Group I exam. To crack any competitive exam, the candidates must practice more than what they study. It is very true in case of Group II exam also. Unlike most other competitive exams, the TNPSC exams do not have negative marking. The candidates should make use ofthis option to their favour. To clear Group II exam, the candidates must attend as many tests as possible.
The Group II (Interview) exam is conducted in Three Phases – The Preliminary The Mains The Interview level.
The Group II (Non-Interview) exam is conducted in Single Phases – The Preliminary level.
Group I (Interview Post)
- Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (DCTO)
- Sub Registrar
- Probation Officer in the Prison Department
- Assistant Inspector of Labour
- Junior Employment Officer
- Assistant Section Officer in Law Department/TNPSC/Finance Department/Various Departments in Tamil Nadu Ministerial service/ Secretarial Service
- Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department
- Special Assistant in Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department
- Audit Inspector in Audit Wing of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments
- Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives
- Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies
For Interview Post
Main Written Examination: 300 marks
Oral Test: 40 Marks
Total Marks: 300+40 = 340 Marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks for all Communities: 102 out of 340
Group II (Non-Interview Post)
- Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (DCTO)
- Sub Registrar
- Probation Officer in the Prison Department
- Assistant Inspector of Labour
- Junior Employment Officer
- Assistant Section Officer in Law Department/TNPSC/Finance Department/Various Departments in Tamil Nadu Ministerial service/ Secretarial Service
- Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department
- Special Assistant in Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department
- Audit Inspector in Audit Wing of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments
- Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives
- Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies
For Interview Post
Main Written Examination: 300 marks
Oral Test: 40 Marks
Total Marks: 300+40 = 340 Marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks for all Communities: 102 out of 340
Combined Civil Services Examination –II
General Studies (Preliminary Examination) Topics for Objective Type
Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future.
Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws – Mechanics – Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications.
Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases.
Environment and Ecology.
History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and authors.
Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
Geography – Geographical landmarks.
Economics – Current socio – economic issues.
Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
Transport – Communication.
Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes.
Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.
Indus valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian history.
Change and Continuity in the Socio – Cultural History of India.
Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom.
India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.
Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.
Citizenship, Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj.
Spirit of Federalism: Centre – State Relationships.
Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of law.
Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and LokAyukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.
Nature of Indian economy – Five year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, poverty.
National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose and others.
Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.
Communalism and partition.
- Significance as a Secular literature
- Relevance to Everyday Life
- Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity
- Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism, etc
- Relevance to Socio – Politico – Economic affairs
- Philosophical content in Thirukkural
Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio – Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio – economic development of Tamil Nadu.
Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio – Economic development.
Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
e-governance in Tamil Nadu.
Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
Ratio and Proportion.
Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
Logical Reasoning – Puzzles-Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha numeric Reasoning – Number Series.
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks for All Communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination(Objective Type)
General Studies (Degree Standard) (175 items) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Std.) (25 items) (Total - 200 items) |
3 Hours | 300 | 90 |
Combined Civil Services Examination –II
Main Written Examination (Descriptive type)
PAPER - I
Title 1 - Tamil to English translation
Title 2 - English to Tamil translation
PAPER - II
Title 1 - Precis writing
Title 2 - Comprehension
Title 3 - Hints Development
Title 4 - Essay writing on the following topics from ‘Thirukkural’
- Significance as a Secular literature
- Relevance to Everyday Life
- Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity
- Thirukkural and Universal Values - Equality, Humanism, etc.
- Relevance to Socio - Politico - Economic affairs
- Philosophical content in Thirukkural
Title 5 - Letter writing - Official
Syllabus for Examination
History, Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu
Note[This syllabus applies for Paper-I (Title 1 and 2) and Paper-II (only for Titles 1 to 3 given above)]Note
Scheme for Main Written Examination
PAPER – I(S.S.L.C. Standard)
(Duration: 1 Hours 30 Minutes)
| Sl. No. | Title | Number of questions to be asked | Marks | Total Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tamil to English Translation | 2 | 25 | 50 | Total Marks -100 Minimum Qualifying Marks – 25
(Answer sheets of the candidates who do not secure minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I will not be considered for the evaluation of Paper-II) |
| 2. | English to Tamil Translation | 2 | 25 | 50 |
PAPER – II(Degree Standard)
(Duration: 3 Hours)
| Sl. No. | Title | Number of questions to be asked | Marks | Total Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Precis Writing | 3 | 20 | 60 | Total Marks – 300 (This part has to be answered fully in Tamil or in English alone) (Marks secured in Paper-I will not be considered for selection. Marks secured in Paper-II alone will be considered for selection.) |
| 2. | Comprehension | 3 | 20 | 60 | |
| 3. | Hints Development | 3 | 20 | 60 | |
| 4. | Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’ | 3 | 20 | 60 | |
| 5. | Letter writing (Official) | 3 | 20 | 60 |
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