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TNPSC Exam Pattern 2025 differs for all the groups. Each group or post has a different syllabus and TNPSC exam pattern. TNPSC test pattern 2025 for the groups includes sections such as Prelims, Mains, and Interview. TNPSC total marks are 300. TNPSC question type is MCQ and descriptive. The includes duration, questions, marks, syllabus, language, sections, marking system, and phases.
You are advised to go through TNPSC 2025 exam pattern thoroughly while preparing for the examination. You must ensure to be well versed with the TNPSC 2025 syllabus and paper pattern before attempting the final exam. The group wise paper pattern is shared below.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2025
TNPSC Group 1 exam pattern comprises three rounds namely, prelim exam, main exam, and interview round.
- TNPSC Prelim Exam: The paper carries a total of 300 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
- TNPSC Main Exam: The paper is divided into three sections, each carrying a total of 250 marks for a duration of 3 hours each.
TNPSC 2025 Group 1 Prelim Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 1 Prelim pattern is given below for your reference.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions/Objective |
| Number of Section | Two; General Studies Section and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
| Marks Allotted | General Studies- 225, Aptitude- 75 |
| Total Number of Questions | 200 |
| Duration | 3 Hours or 90 Minutes |
| TNPSC Group 1 2025 Prelims Exam Total Marks | 300 |
| Medium | Tamil and English |
| TNPSC Group 1 2025 Prelims Exam Marking Scheme | No Negative Marking |
TNPSC 2025 Group 1 Main Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 1 Mains pattern 2025 is given below for your reference.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Subjective/Descriptive |
| Duration | 3 Hours or 90 Minutes for Each Paper |
| TNPSC Group 1 2025 Mains Exam Total Marks | 850 |
| Medium | Tamil and English |
TNPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2025
TNPSC Group 2 exam pattern consists of two rounds namely, the Prelims exam and Mains exam.
- TNPSC Prelim Exam: The paper carries a total of 300 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
- TNPSC Main Exam: The paper is divided into two sections, carrying a total of 300 marks.
TNPSC Group 2 Prelim Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 2 Prelims pattern 2025 is given below for candidates' reference.
| Exam Pattern | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Papers | Paper 1 | Paper 1 & Paper 2 |
| Sections | 3 Sections: General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability |
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| Type of Question | Objective Type: Multiple Choice Questions |
Descriptive Type |
| Qualifying Marks | 90 Marks |
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| Total Marks | 300 |
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| Exam Duration | 3 Hours or 180 Minutes |
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TNPSC 2025 Group 2 Main Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 2 Mains pattern 2025 is given below for candidates' reference.
| Exam Name | Syllabus | Marks |
| Part A | Translation of Tamil to English and vice versa | 100 |
| Part B | History and Culture of Tamil Nadu | 200 |
TNPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern 2025
TNPSC Group 3 exam pattern consists of three sections, carrying total marks of 300 for a duration of 3 hours.
| Exam Name | Syllabus | Number of Questions |
| Group 3 Exam | General Studies | 75 |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | 25 | |
| General Tamil / General English | 100 |
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025
TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern consists of three sections, carrying total marks of 300 for a duration of 3 hours.
| Particulars | Events |
| Languages | English/Tamil |
| Question Type | Objective or Multiple Choice Questions i.e. MCQs |
| Number of Questions | 300 |
| Phases |
Phase I: Written Examination |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Exam Duration | Phase I: 3 Hours or 180 Minutes |
TNPSC Group 4 Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
The subject wise test pattern for Group 4 posts are as follows:
- The General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability sections will have 100 and 100 questions respectively.
- The General English/Tamil section will have 100 questions.
- The maximum qualifying marks for the TNPSC Group 4 are 300.
The TNPSC Group 4 2025 Exam pattern along with the subjects is given in the table below:
| Syllabus | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | 100 |
| General Studies | 100 |
| General English/Tamil | 100 |
TNPSC 2025 CESE Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for TNPSC Combined Engineering Services consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II.
| Exam Name | Total Marks |
| TNPSC CESE Paper I | 300 |
| TNPSC CESE Paper II | 200 |
TNPSC Assistant System Engineer Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for TNPSC Assistant System Engineer consists of three papers, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III.
| Exam Name | Total Marks | Duration |
| TNPSC Paper I | 200 | 3 hours |
| TNPSC Paper II | 50 | 1 hour |
| TNPSC Paper III | 150 | 2 hours |
TNPSC DEO Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for TNPSC DEO is of 3 stages, the prelim round, the mains exam which consists of three papers, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III and, the interview round. Each paper carries a total of 300 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
| Exam Name | Marks |
| Prelim Exam | 300 |
| Paper I - Main Exam | 300 |
| Paper II | 300 |
| Paper III | 300 |
The ones preparing for the TNPSC posts are advised to go through the paper pattern carefully for the concerned posts.
FAQs on TNPSC Recruitment Exam Pattern
Q: What is included in TNPSC exam pattern 2023?
Q: What is the TNPSC 2023 exam pattern for Group 1?
Q: What is the TNPSC paper pattern 2023 for Group 2?
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Q: What is the TNPSC question pattern 2023 for Group 4?
