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TNPSC Group 2 answer key is to be released soon. The TNPSC Group 2 exam was held on May 11, 2022. The result will be declared after the release of the final answer key.

Latest Notification

The TNPSC Group 2 official notification was published on February 23, 2022. The application process starts on February 23, 2022, and remains open till March 23, 2022. The detailed information about the TNPSC Group 2 exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and selection process are given in the TNPSC Group 2 official notification.

Registration

The TNPSC Group 2 application process is held completely online. The candidates must fill out the application form on the official website.

How to Fill TNPSC Group 2 Application Form 2022?

Here is the step by step procedure to fill out the application form:

Step 1: Visit the TNPSC's website: tnpsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Select the TNPSC Application Form link on the website's homepage.

Step 3: Now, candidates must create an account with an email id or mobile number.

Step 4: After the registration, candidates can fill out the application form by entering the required details.

Step 5: Candidates must reverify the details entered before submitting the application form.

Step 6: After submitting the application, candidates need to pay the application fees online only.

Step 7: Candidates should take a copy of its future reference.

Syllabus

The TNPSC Group 2 Exam Syllabus is divided into two sections: Prelims and Mains. The candidates should check the exam syllabus before applying for the exam. The TNPSC Exam Syllabus for Prelims and Mains exam is given in detail below:

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus for Prelims Exam

The TNPSC Group 2 exam comprises various topics from General Science, General Knowledge, Polity, History, and Geography. The elaborated syllabus for the TNPSC Group 2 exam is given below:

Subject	Important Topics
General Science	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 The 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.
Current Events	History Latest diary of events National symbols Profile of States Eminent personalities and places in the 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.
History	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
Geography	Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, minerals and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern 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
Political Science	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 Lok Ayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter
Science	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
Economics	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
Aptitude and Mental Ability	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 – Alphanumeric Reasoning – Number Series

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus for Mains Exam

The TNPSC Group 2 syllabus for the Main Exam is as follows:

Origin and Development of Tamil Civilization - From classical antiquity to modernity.
Sangam Period Literature
Musical Tradition of Tamil Nadu - Folklore - music, dance, Musical instruments, and folk drama
Dramatic Art Form - Street Theatre - Folk Theatre - Conventional Theatrical techniques.
Socio-Economic History - Overseas trade - evidence from classical literature like "Pattinappalai".
Rationalist Movements - Dravidian Movement and Self Respect Movement.
Contribution of Social Reform Movements in the implementation of Social Welfare Measures and Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu
Feminism – Socio - feminism, Literary feminism - Different Concepts and Perceptions.
Contemporary Tamil Language - Legal Tamil - Tamil as Administrative Language.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates aspiring for the TNPSC Group 2 must fulfill the Eligibility Criteria before applying for the exam. The TNPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification, knowledge of Tamil, and physical fitness. Here are the post-wise requirements listed in the table below.

Post Name	For all posts (Except Probation Officer in Prisons and Correctional Services Department)	Sub-Registrar,Grade-II in Registration Department	Probation Officer in the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services
Maximum Age Limit	18	20	22
Other Category	32
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCMs) and BCMs	No Maximum Age Limit

Application Fee

TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2022 Application Fees

The TNPSC Group 2 application fees are paid in online mode only, and the application fees vary with the examination. Here are the exam-wise application fees details listed in the table below:

Event	Application Fees
Registration Fees	INR 150
Prelims Examination Fees	INR 100
Mains Examination Fees	INR 150

Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for TNPSC Group 2 is divided into two parts- Prelims and Mains. TNPSC Group 2 exam is bilingual i.e. one can attempt the exam in Tamil or English as per their preference. One must be well aware of the TNPSC Group 2 Exam pattern to prepare the best and crack the exam.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern

The TNPSC Prelims exam is an objective-type paper with a duration of 3 hours carrying 300 marks. There will be a total of 200 questions. The TNPSC Prelims exam pattern is tabulated below in detail.

Subject	Number of Questions	Duration/ Maximum Marks	Qualifying Marks
General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard)	100	3 hours / 300	90 Marks
General Studies (Degree Standard)	75
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Standard)	25
Total	200

TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern

The TNPSC Mains exam is a descriptive type exam and comprises two compulsory papers as mentioned below. The TNPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern is tabulated below:

Paper	Maximum Marks	Duration	Qualifying Marks
Paper 1	100	3 Hours	40
Paper 2 General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive Type)	300	3 Hours	102
Interview and Records	40	-
Total Marks for TNPSC Mains Exam		300

Eligibilty Criteria