TNPSC Group 2 2022: Exam Date, Hall Ticket, Syllabus & Latest News

Exam Name

Combined Civil Services Examination-II

Conducting Body

TNPSC

Exam Level

State

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Date 

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims - 21-May-2022

TNPSC Group 2 Main - 25-Feb-2023

Vacancies

5,529

TNPSC Registration Fee

INR 150 (valid for five years)

Application Fee

INR 100 for Prelims exam

INR 150 for Main exam

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

180 minutes

Language

Tamil & English

Exam Purpose

Selection of candidates for civil services posts in Tamil Nadu

Exam Helpdesk No.

044-25332833

Official Website

http://www.tnpsc.gov.in/index.html

Post - Industrial Co-Operative Officer in the Industries and Commerce Department

A degree in BCom or BA, or BSc (other than in a professional subject not being Agriculture)

NA

Post -Probation Officer in Social Defence Department

A degree in BA/ BSc/ BCom from any UGC-recognised university or institution.

OR

BOL of Annamalai University

OR

BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or Bachelor of Letters (BLitt) of Madras University or BBM/ BLitt of Bharathiyar University

Provided that other things are equal preference shall be given to candidates who possess a degree in Sociology or Psychology.

Provided further that other things being equal preference shall be given to those who have practical experience in having done Social Welfare work or who possess a Diploma in Social Service including experience in Social and moral hygiene and aftercare work.

Post - Junior Employment Officer (Non-Differently Abled) in Employment and Training (Employment Wing) Department

A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or  BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University

NA

Post - Probation Officer in the Prison Department

A degree in BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University

Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons

i) Who possess MA degree in Criminology or Sociology or a degree in Sociology or

Psychology

OR

ii) Who holds a diploma in Sociology or Psychology in addition to a degree in any subject other than Sociology or

Psychology

OR

iii) Who has rendered Social Welfare Work for a  period of not less than one year

OR

iv) Who possess a diploma in Social Work awarded by the Madras School of Social Work

Post - Assistant Inspector of labour in the Labour Department

A degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Engineering or BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University 

Other things being equal preference shall be given to candidates

(i) Who possess MA degree in Social Work

OR

(ii) Who possess the diploma awarded by the Madras School of Social Work

OR

(iii) Who possess MA degree in Applied Psychology of the

Sagar University

OR

(iv) Who has undergone the diploma course of two years duration at the Institute for Labour Welfare Workers, Bombay or The Xavier Labour Relation Institute, Bihar

OR

(v) Who has undergone the diploma course of PSG school of Social Work, Coimbatore on Labour Specialisation or the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Social Services conducted by the Institute of Social Science, Loyola College, Madras under the direction of the Indian Institute of Social Order, Pune

OR

(vi) Who possesses the Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) of the University of Baroda

OR

(vii) Who possesses a Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Administration awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies.

OR

(viii) Who possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare awarded by the Madras Productivity Council

OR

ix) Who possess a PG Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, conducted by the Madurai Institute of Social Work, Madurai

OR

x) Who possess MA degree in work Education awarded by the University of Madras

OR

(xi) Who are Released Short Service, Regular Commissioned Officers or Emergency Commissioned Officers or Other Ex-Servicemen

Post - Sub Registrar, Grade-II

A Bachelor’s degree of any university or Institution recognised by the UGC for the purpose of its grant

Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who possess a BL degree in addition to the qualification specified

Post - Special Assistant in the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department

Any Degree and technical qualification

Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by Higher/ Senior Grade in Tamil and English

NA

Post - MunicipalCommissioner, Grade-II

A degree from any UGC recognised university/ institution

NA

Post - Assistant SectionOfficer in Law Department in Secretariat

BL degree awarded by any university recognised by UGC

NA

Post - Assistant SectionOfficer in Finance Department in Secretariat

A master’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics

OR

A bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics with a pass in the final examination of the ICWAI

NA

Post - Assistant SectionOfficer, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat

A degree in BA or BSc or BCom of any University or BOL of Annamalai University or BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University or BLitt of Madras University or BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University

NA

Post - Assistant SectionOfficer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

i) A master’s degree

ii) A bachelor’s degree and

BGL degree

OR

A bachelor’s degree with first-class in any one of the parts

Provided that in the case of a candidate belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/ DC, BC (Other than BCM) and BCM it shall be sufficient if he/she holds a Bachelor’s degree

NA

Post - Assistant Section Officer Cum Programmer in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

Master’s degree in Computer Application

OR

Master’s degree in Science (Information Technology/ Computer Science)

NA

Post - Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives in the Industries and Commerce Department

A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University

OR

BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University

OR

BLitt of Madras University

OR

BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University

OR

PG Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Co-operation awarded by the National Council for Rural Higher Education

NA

Post - Audit Inspector in the Audit Wing of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department

A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University

OR

BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University

OR

BLitt of Madras University

OR

BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University

Note: Persons professing Hindu Religion alone are eligible to apply for this post.

NA

Post - Assistant Inspector in Local Fund Audit Department

A degree of BA or BSc or BCom or BOL of Annamalai University

OR

BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University

OR

BLitt of Madras University

OR

BBM or BLitt of Bharathiyar University

NA

Posts - a) Senior Inspectors in Milk Production and Dairy Development Department and

(b) Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in the Department of Registrar of Co-operative Societies

Any degree

OR

A diploma in rural services awarded by the National Council of Rural Higher Education

OR

A diploma of Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants

Other things being equal, preference shall be given to the candidates possessing such qualification and in such order as specified below:

i) MA degree in co-operation; OR

ii) MCom degree with co-operation as one of the subject;

OR

iii) BA degree in co-operation; OR

iv) Higher diploma in co-operative management awarded by the Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Madras; or Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai

Post - Supervisor/ JuniorSuperintendent in Tamil Nadu Agricultural Marketing / Agricultural Business Department

Any degree

Provided that other things being equal preference shall be given to persons who have passed the Government Technical Examinations in Bookkeeping by Higher/ Senior Grade

Post - Handloom Inspector in Handlooms and Textiles Department

i) Degree in BA or BSc or BCom of any University recognised by UGC

OR

ii) A diploma in Handloom Technology or Textile Technology or Textile processing or Manmade Fibre Technology awarded by the State Board of Technical  Education and Training in Tamil Nadu

NA

Post - Audit Assistant in the accounts branch of Highways Department

Any degree

Provided that preference shall be given to persons who possess a degree in Commerce

Post - Executive Officer, Grade-II in Town Panchayat Department Tirunelveli District

Degree of any university or institution recognised by the University Grants Commission

NA

Post - Revenue Assistant in the Revenue Department in various Revenue Units

A degree of BA or BSc (other than in a professional subject)

OR

BCom of any university

OR

BOL of Annamalai University

OR

BBA of Madurai Kamarajar University

OR

BLitt of Madras University

OR

BBM

OR

BLitt of Bharathiyar University

NA

For all posts (except Sub-Registrar Grade – II, Probation Officer in the Prison Department and Social Defence Department)

18 Years

30 Years

Sub-Registrar Grade- II

20 Years

Probation Officer in the Prison Department

22 Years

Probation Officer in the Social Defence Department

26 Years

40 Years

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 - 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 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

Geography of India

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

History & Culture of India

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

 Indian Polity

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

History, Culture, Heritage and

Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

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 - Equality, Humanism, etc
• Relevance to Socio - Politico-Economic affairs
• Philosophical content in Thirukkural

General Tamil (S.S.L.C. Standard)

or

General English (S.S.L.C Standard)

100

300

General Studies (Degree Standard)

75

Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C Standard)

25

Total

200

300