Exam structure (Group I)
- Prelims (300 marks, 200 questions) (Objective)
- Main (900 marks) (Descriptive)
- Personality Test / Interview (120 marks)
Prelims
- General Science
- Current events
- Geography
- History and Culture of India
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
- Aptitude and Mental Ability
Main
PAPER – I
- Modern History of India and Indian Culture
- General Mental Ability
- Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu
PAPER – II
- Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India and Geography of India
- Tamil language, Tamil society – its culture and heritage / English language
- English language skills
- Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu
PAPER – III
- Current events of national and international importance
- Current economic trends; Indian eocnomy and impact of global economy on India
- Socio-economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu
Exam structure (Group II – interview posts)
- Prelims (300 marks, 200 questions)
- Mains (300 marks)
- Personality Test / Interview (40 marks)
Prelims – PART I (Language – English / Tamil)
- Grammar
- Literature
- Authors and their Literary Works
Prelims – PART II (General Studies)
- General Science
- Current events
- Geography
- History and Culture of India
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
- General Mental Ability
Main (descriptive type)
PAPER – I
- Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu
- Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu
- Socio-economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu
- Current issues at national level and state level
Exam structure (Group II – non-interview posts)
Prelims (300 marks, 200 questions) (Objective)
PART I (Language – English / Tamil)
- Grammar
- Literature
- Authors and their Literary Works
Prelims
- General Science
- Current events
- Geography
- History and Culture of India
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
- General Mental Ability
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