What are the History topics in the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus?

The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission mention only the names of the topics in the syllabus. It is divided into three major sections: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History. The subtopics of these are given below: Ancient History Prehistoric period. Indus Valley Civilization. Vedic period. Mauryan Empire. Gupta Empire. Other ancient dynasties. Medieval History Delhi Sultanate. Vijayanagara Empire. Mughal Empire. European powers in India. Bhakti and Sufi movements. Impact of rulers on Indian society. Modern History Arrival of Europeans to independence. Revolt of 1857. Indian National Congress. Freedom struggle. Prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose. Partition of India and post-independence era.

What is the weightage of History topics in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?

The TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus covers the Historical topics as History is an important part of the General Studies section of the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus. There are diverse topics from the History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu, the Indian National Movement to other historical events. The Commission can ask the questions from any section of History syllabus. Students must take the time to thoroughly study this historical material so as to have a good chance of success with the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

What subjects are covered in the General Studies section of TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 Exam based on the exam syllabus mentioned in the official TNPSC Group 4 notification. As per the previous year TNPSC General Studies question paper, we can say tha the General Studies section includes topics such as: General Science Geography History and Culture of India Indian Polity Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu Socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu

Is there any negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission does not mention about the negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam but as per the instructions mentioned in the official TNPSC Group 4 question paper, the Commission will deduct 5 marks in case the candidate do not write the Question Paper Booklet Number in the provided OMR sheet. For marking the incorrect answer by the candidate, no marks will be deducted by the Commission.

How many days of preparation is required for the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam once a year. There in only one paper in the exam and the candidates are selected based on the marks scored in the written exam. The candidates require atleast one year for the preparation of the exam.

What is the TNPSC Group 4 pass mark?

A. The TNPSC Group 4 notification states the minimum pass marks. The candidates need to score Ninety marks (90) out of three hundred marks. The candidates should not consider the pass marks as the cutoff marks. Both are different. The pass marks make a candidate eligible for selection but do not ensure it. On the other hand, TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is the mark where the candidate is selected for the next round. TNPSC Group 4 exam is a competitive exam and no score can be said as safe unless the final result.

Is the TNPSC Group 4 state-wide exam?

Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is a statewide exam. All the candidates from the state can apply and appear for the exam. The candidates from the state can claim the reservations mentioned for different categories if they belong to any one of them, but the candidates who have the domicile of another state cannot claim any reservation and need to appear as the General/Unreserved category candidates, irrespective of their category. Moreover, they will also require appearing and qualify in the Compulsory Tamil Paper asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Commission releases the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in its official calendar. No other recruiting agency can conduct the exam on that day if the eligibility condictions are same.

Who conducts the TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in offline mode. The Commission is the only sole authority who release the official notification, conduct of exam and the declaration of result. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 on October 6, 2026.

How is TNPSC Group 4 cut off calculated?

The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is released with the result. The cutoff is decided after the examination. The candidates are arranged in a category-wise merit list based on their marks secured in the written exams. The number of candidates that needs to be selected from each category is known and this number is marked in each list. The marks secured by the last candidates become the cutoff marks for that category.

What is the level of questions asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

The candidates must be SSLC passed. SSLC means Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Matriculation or 10th standard. The questions asked in the exam are of Matriculation level. The candidates should prepare these questions to improve their speed and accuracy. The minimum eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 2 exam is matriculation. The Commission prepare the paper keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the exam.

Is the TNPSC Group 4 answer key PDF available here for downloading?

Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key PDF is available here for downloading purposes. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2026 by December 26, 2026. The Commission released two answer keys, one each for the two papers. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 answer key separately for both the papers.

What are the stages in TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment process?

The TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process comprises three stages. Written Exam Verification of documents Counselling The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in offline mode and the counselling is also done offline by the Commission. Generally it takes more than one year to complete the recruitment process. TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 will be conducted on July 13, 2025.

What details are mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key, on its portal after the completion of exam process. The Commission mention the answers to all the questions asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Commission will conducted the TNPSC Group 4 exam on December 20, 2026.

What are the main subjects included in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?

The main subjects notified in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus are General Science, Current Events, Geography, History, Politics, Economics, and other relevant topics. The candidates should refer to the notification to get the details.

How many questions are there in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026 will be conducted on December 20, 2026 as per the syllabus and exam pattern mentioned in the notification. The TNPSC Group 4 exam paper consist of 200 questions divided into three sections. Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test have 100 questions. General Studies have 75 questions. Aptitude and Mental Ability Test have 25 questions.

TNPSC Group 4 Preparation 2026: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Registration - 6 Oct '26 - 5 Nov '26

Updated on Dec 29, 2025 00:44 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The candidates should note that the TNPSC Group 4 preparation requires a effort of around one year. The written exam will be conducted on December 20, 2026. The candidates are suggested to start their preparation now so that they can cover the each section of the exam syllabus. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 notification on October 6, 2026.

The written exam has only one paper. The candidates must score better in this paper to get selected for the TNPSC Group 4 post as notified in the official notification. The selection of the candidate depends on their marks secured in the paper. To secure better marks in the exam, the candidates must prepare with a planned strategy. The candidates are advised to prepare all the topics as per the official TNPSC Group 4 syllabus.

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