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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026 — Official CCSE-IV

TNPSC Group 4 பாடத்திட்டம் 2026

Official TNPSC Group 4 (Combined Civil Services Examination-IV) syllabus covering General Studies, Aptitude, and Tamil Eligibility Test — updated from the government study portal.

TNPSC Group 4 (CCSE-IV) பாடத்திட்டம்: பொது அறிவு, திறன் தேர்வு, தமிழ் தகுதி தேர்வு — அதிகாரப்பூர்வ PDF-லிருந்து புதுப்பிக்கப்பட்டது.

Exam Pattern (தேர்வு முறை)

• Single written exam (Code 496): SSLC standard, 3 hours, 300 marks total.
• Part A — General Studies: 75 questions (Units I–VI).
• Part B — Aptitude & Mental Ability: 25 questions.
• Part C — Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test: 100 questions (compulsory).

Detailed Syllabus (விரிவான பாடத்திட்டம்)

Part A: General Studies (75 Questions)

1. Unit I: General Science (5 Questions)
   Nature of Universe – Measurement of physical quantities – General scientific laws in motion – force, pressure, and e nergy – Everyday applicat ion of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, h eat, and nuclear physics in our daily life; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, p esticides, metallurgy, and food a dulterants; main concepts of life science, c lassification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases; Environmental s cience; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs.
2. Unit II: Geography (5 Questions)
   Earth location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather, and climate – Water resources – Rivers – Soil, Minerals, and Natural resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agriculture pattern; Transport – Communication; Population density and distr ibution in Tamil Nadu and India; Calamities – Disaster management – Environment – Climate change; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs.
3. Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (10 Questions)
   Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – South Indian History; National Renaissance – Early uprising against British Rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of Leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Thanthai Periyar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Rajaji, Subhash Chandra Bose, Muthulaksmi Ammaiyar, Muvalur Ramamirtham, and other National Leaders; Different modes of agitation of Tamil Nadu and movements; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a secular state.
4. Unit IV: Indian Polity (15 Questions)
   Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State, and Union Territory; Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Direc tive 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; Political parties and p olitical system in Tamil Nadu and India; Current affairs.
5. Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions)
   Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Aayog; Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax; Economic trends – 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; Social Justice and Social Harmony as the c ornerstones of socio- economic development; Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on e conomic growth; Welfare schemes of Government ; Current s ocio-economic issues; Current affairs.
6. Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio -Political Movements of Tamil Nadu
   (20 Questions) History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries – Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times; Thirukkural – Significance as a Secular Literature – Relevance to everyday life – Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity – Thirukkural and Universal Values – Relevance to Soci o- politico-economic affairs – Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom Page 2 of 4 struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle; Various Social reformers, Social reform movements and Social transformation of Tamil Nadu.

Part B: Aptitude & Mental Ability (25 Questions)

1. Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions)
   Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
2. Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions)
   Logical reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual reasoning – Alpha numeric reasoning – Number series.

Part C: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (100 Questions)

Includes Tamil grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and literature units — see official PDF for Tamil section.

Download Official Syllabus PDF

Related Preparation Resources

• Group 4 Syllabus (alternate view)
• Group 4 Complete Guide
• Group 4 Weekly Quiz
• Daily Study Quiz
• Daily Current Affairs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many questions are in TNPSC Group 4 exam?

200 questions total: 75 General Studies + 25 Aptitude + 100 Tamil eligibility/scoring.

What is the qualification for Group 4 exam?

SSLC (10th) standard; exam is conducted in Tamil.

Is Tamil compulsory in Group 4?

Yes. Part C is a mandatory Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test with 100 questions.