TNPSC Exam Pattern 2023: Group and Post-wise Marking Scheme

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Nov 10, 2023

TNPSC Exam Pattern 2023 differs for all the groups. Each group or post has a different syllabus and TNPSC exam pattern. TNPSC test pattern 2023 for the groups includes sections such as Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

TNPSC total marks are 300. TNPSC question type is MCQ and descriptive. TNPSC pattern 2023 includes duration, questions, marks, syllabus, language, sections, marking system, and phases.

Candidates are advised to go through TNPSC 2023 exam pattern thoroughly while preparing for the examination. Candidates must ensure to be well versed with the TNPSC 2023 paper pattern before attempting the final exam.

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TNPSC Exam Pattern 2023: Group 1

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 2023 Group 1 Prelim Exam Pattern

TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Prelim pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' 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 2023 Prelims Exam Total Marks 300
Medium  Tamil and English
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Exam Marking Scheme No Negative Marking

TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Main Exam Pattern

TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Mains pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.

Particulars Details
Mode Offline
Question Type Subjective/Descriptive
Duration 3 Hours or 90 Minutes for Each Paper
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam Total Marks 850
Medium Tamil and English

TNPSC 2023 Exam Pattern: Group 2

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 2023 Group 2 Prelim Exam Pattern

TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Prelims pattern 2023 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
  • Paper 1: 2 Sections (Translation from Tamil to English and English to Tamil)
  • Paper 2: 5 Sections (Precis Writing, Comprehension, Hints Development, Essay Writing, and Letter Writing.
Type of Question Objective Type: Multiple Choice Questions

Descriptive Type

Qualifying Marks 90 Marks
  • Paper 1: 25 Marks
  • Paper 2: 90 Marks
Total Marks 300
  • Paper 1: 100
  • Paper 2: 300
Exam Duration 3 Hours or 180 Minutes
  • Paper 1: 90 Minutes or 1 Hour 30 Minutes
    Paper 2: 180 Minutes or 3 Hours

TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Main Exam Pattern

TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Mains pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.

TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Main Exam Pattern
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 Exam Pattern 2023: Group 3

TNPSC Group 3 exam pattern consists of three sections, carrying total marks of 300 for a duration of 3 hours.

TNPSC 2023 Group 3 Exam Pattern
Exam Name Syllabus Number of Questions
Group 3 Exam General Studies  75
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test  25
General Tamil / General English 100

TNPSC 2023 Exam Pattern: Group 4

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
Phase II: Personal Interview

Total Marks 300
Exam Duration Phase I: 3 Hours or 180 Minutes

TNPSC Group 4 Subject-Wise Exam Pattern

  • 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 2023 Exam pattern along with the subjects is given in the table below:

TNPSC Group 4 Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
Syllabus Number of Questions
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test 100
General Studies 100
General English/Tamil 100

TNPSC 2023 CESE Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for TNPSC Combined Engineering Services consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II. 

TNPSC 2023 Combined Engineering Services Exam Pattern
Exam Name Total Marks
TNPSC CESE Paper I 300
TNPSC CESE Paper II 200

TNPSC 2023 Assistant System Engineer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for TNPSC Assistant System Engineer consists of three papers, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III.

TNPSC 2023 Assistant System Engineer Exam Pattern
Exam Name Total Marks Duration
TNPSC Paper I 200 3 hours
TNPSC Paper II 50 1 hour
TNPSC Paper III 150 2 hours

TNPSC 2023 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.

TNPSC 2023 DEO Exam Pattern
Exam Name Marks
Prelim Exam 300
Paper I - Main Exam 300
Paper II  300
Paper III 300 

TNPSC Syllabus 2023

TNPSC syllabus 2023 is different for all four groups of the exam.

TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Main Syllabus

TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
Exam Details Syllabus
TNPSC Group 1 Prelim General Studies
Aptitude & Mental Ability

TNPSC Group 1 2023 Interview Syllabus

TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Interview syllabus pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.

TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Main Exam Pattern
Exam Paper Syllabus Marks
Paper I
  • Modern Indian History and Indian Culture
  • Social Issues – India and Tamil Nadu
  • General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)
250
Paper II
  • Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends 
  • Role and Impact of Science and Technology in India 
  • Tamil Society – Culture and Heritage
250
Paper III
  • Indian Geography – Tamil Nadu
  • Biodiversity, Disaster Management 
  • Indian Economy – Current trends 
250

TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Prelim Syllabus

TNPSC 2023 Group 1 Prelim syllabus pattern 2023 is given below for candidates' reference.

TNPSC 2023 Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern
Exam Name Syllabus
TNPSC Group II - Prelim General Awareness
Aptitude & Mental Ability

TNPSC 2023 Assistant System Engineer Syllabus

The exam pattern for TNPSC Assistant System Engineer consists of three papers, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III.

TNPSC 2023 Assistant System Engineer Exam Pattern
Exam Name Syllabus
TNPSC Paper I
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Communication
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Information Technology
TNPSC Paper II
  • Data Interpretation
  • Numerical Ability
  • Logical Reasoning
TNPSC Paper III
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Communication
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Information Technology

TNPSC 2023 CESE Syllabus

The exam pattern for TNPSC Combined Engineering Services consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II. 

TNPSC 2023 Combined Engineering Services Exam Pattern
Exam Name Syllabus Total Marks
TNPSC CESE Paper I
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical/ Production/ Manufacturing Engineering
  • Textile Technology
  • Architecture Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
300
TNPSC CESE Paper II
  • General Studies and
  • Aptitude and Mental Ability
200

TNPSC 2023 DEO Syllabus

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.

TNPSC 2023 DEO Exam Pattern
Exam name Syllabus Marks
Prelim Exam
  • General Studies
  • Aptitude and Mental Ability
300
Paper I - Main Exam General Studies 300
Paper II  General Studies 300
Paper III Education 300 

FAQs on TNPSC Recruitment Exam Pattern

Q: What is included in TNPSC exam pattern 2023?

A: TNPSC pattern 2023 includes Mode, Question Type, Number of Sections, Marks Allotted, Total Number of Questions, Duration, Total Marks, Medium, and Marking Scheme

Q: What is the TNPSC 2023 exam pattern for Group 1?

A: The TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2023 exam pattern consists of a preliminary exam with objective-type questions, a major exam with descriptive-type questions, and an interview.

Q: What is the TNPSC paper pattern 2023 for Group 2?

A: Paper I and Paper II of the TNPSC Group 2 Mains exam pattern 2023 are descriptive type examinations. Each paper will last three hours and will be either 100 or 300 points. General Studies, Tamil, and English language skills will be covered in the papers.

Q: What is the TNPSC test pattern 2023 for Group 3?

A: Each paper has 150 one-mark questions. Candidates have 2.5 hours for each paper. Papers II and III each have three sections. In both Paper-II and Paper-II, 50 questions of one mark each are asked from each area.

Q: What is the TNPSC question pattern 2023 for Group 4?

A: The General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability section 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.

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