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3rd August 2014, 09:29 AM
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Re: Group I exam Eligibility criteria

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts recruitment examination for various vacancies in Group 1 Services. Here are the details of this examination:

Eligibility:
The applicant should have completed graduation with good academic record from any recognized university of India.

Syllabus:

Paper I


UNIT - I . Modern history of India and Indian culture - Advent of European invasion-Expansion and consolidation of British rule - Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors -Social reforms and religious movements - India since independence - Characteristics of Indian culture - Unity in diversity - race, colour, language, custom - India - a secular state -Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music - Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu - Political parties and populist schemes - National renaissance - Early uprising
against British rule - 1857 Revolt - Indian National Congress - Emergence of national leaders -Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji - Growth of militant movements -Different modes of agitations -Era of different Acts & Pacts - World war & final phase struggle - Communalism led to partition - Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others

UNIT - 2. General Mental Ability - Conversion of information to data - Collection,
compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams - Parametric
representation of data -Analytical interpretation of data - Percentage - Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) - Ratio and Proportion - Simple interest - Compound interest - Area - Volume- Time and Work – Probability - Information technology - Basic terms, Communications - Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Decision making and problem solving - Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.

UNIT - 3. Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu. - Nature of universe - General scientific laws - Scientific instruments - Inventions and discoveries - National scientific laboratories - Science glossary - Physical quantities, standards and units - Mechanics and properties of matter - Force, motion and energy - Heat, light and sound - Magnetism, electricity and electronics - Atomic and nuclear physics - Astronomy and space science - Elements and compounds - Acids, bases and salts - Oxidation and reduction - Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds - Natural disasters - safeguard measures - Chemistry of ores and metals - Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides - Biochemistry and biotechnology - Polymers and plastics – Electrochemistry - Main concepts of life science - The cell -basic unit of life - Classification of living organism - Nutrition and dietetics - Respiration -Excretion of metabolic waste - Bio – communication - Blood and blood circulation - Endocrine system- Reproductive system- Animals, plants and human life - Govt. policy /organizations on Science and Technology - Role, achievement & impact of Science and Technology - Energy - self sufficiency - oil exploration - Defence Research Organization - Ocean research and development - Genetics - the science of heredity - Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation - Human diseases, prevention and remedies - Communicable
diseases and non - communicable diseases - Alcoholism and Drug abuse - Computer science and advancement - Genetic Engineering - Remote sensing and benefits

Paper II

UNIT – I - Indian polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India and Geography of India Indian polity - Constitution of India - Preamble to the constitution - Salient features of constitution - Union, state and territory - Citizenship - rights and duties - Fundamental rights - Directive principles of state policy - Fundamental duties - Human rights charter - Unionexecutive - Union legislature – parliament - State executive - State legislature – assembly - Status
of Jammu & Kashmir - Local government - panchayat raj - Indian federalism - center staterelations - Judiciary in India - Rule of law /Due process of law - Emergency provisions - Civilservices in India - Administrative Challenges in a welfare state - Complexities of districtadministration - Elections - Election Commission Union and State -Official language andSchedule – VIII - Amendments to constitution - Schedules to constitution .

a) Emerging political trends across the world affecting India

Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and inthe region -Security and defence related matters - Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts-The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.

b)Geography of India

Earth and universe - Solar system - Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere - Monsoon, rainfall,weather and climate - Water resources - rivers in India - Soil, minerals & natural resources - Natural vegetation - Forest & wildlife - Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries - Transport &communication - Centers of trade, commerce & art - Social geography - population - density and
distribution - Natural calamities - disaster management - Bottom topography of Indian ocean,Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal - Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures - Pollution Control.


2. Tamil language, Tamil society -- it’s culture and Heritage / English Language
1.நாகரிகமும் பண்பாடும் - தமிழர் தோற்றமும் பரவலும்
2.பண்டைத் தமிழர் வாழ்வியல் சிந்தனைகள் - வீரம், காதல், அறம், அறக்கோட்டு வழிபாடுகள் மற்றும் சடங்குமுறைகள்.
3.தமிழர் சமயமும் பண்பாட்டு நெறிமுறைகளும் - சைவம், வைணவம்.
4.தமிழர் பண்பாட்டுக் கலையும், நாகரிகமும் - இயல், இசை, நாடகம், ஓவியம், மருத்துவம், சிற்பம், நாட்டுப்புறக் கலைகள்.

English Language Skills

1. Précis writing.
2. Report writing on current issues.
3. Comprehension of a given passage and answering questions thereupon.

3. Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

State government organization - structure, functions and control mechanism - District administration -role in people’s welfare oriented programmes - Industrial map of Tamil Nadu - role of state government -Public Services - role of recruitment agencies - State finance -- resources, budget and financial administration - Use of IT in administration -- e-governance in the State - Natural calamities – Disaster Management Union and State -strategic planning in the
State - Social welfare - Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu - Union government organization - structure, functions and control mechanism - Relationship between State and Union - Industrial map of India -- role of Union government - Public Services -- role of recruitment agencies in Union Government - Union finance -- resources, budget and financial administration - Use of IT in administration -- e-governance in Union Government - Social welfare - government sponsored schemes by Government of India


Paper III
I. Current events of national and international importance Latest diary of events - national /international - National symbols - Profile of states - Defence,
national security and terrorism - Geographical landmarks- World organizations - pacts and summits - Latest inventions on science & technology - Eminent personalities & places in news -Sports & games - Books & authors - Awards & honours - Cultural panorama - Latest historical events - Policy on environment and ecology - India and its neighbours - Natural disasters -safeguard measures - Latest terminology - Appointments - who is who? - India’s foreign policy -
Latest court verdicts - public opinion - Problems in conduct of public elections - Political parties and political system in India - Public awareness & general administration - Role of voluntary organizations & govt. - Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility - New economic policy & govt. sector - Mass media & communication

2. Current Economic Trends: Indian economy and Impact of global economy on India
a. Indian economy - Nature of Indian economy - Five - year plan models - an assessment - Land reforms & agriculture - Application of science in agriculture - Industrial growth - Capital formation and investment - Role of public sector & disinvestment - Development of infrastructure - National income - Public finance & fiscal policy - Price policy & public distribution – Consumerism & Consumer protection - Banking, money & monetary policy - Role of Foreign Direct Investment -WTO – Liberalisation globalization & privatization - Rural welfare oriented programmes - HRD - sustainable economic growth - Economic trend in Tamil Nadu - Energy Different sources and development - Finance Commission - Planning Commission - National Development Council - Poverty Alleviation Programmes.

b. Impact of global economy on India
Impact of the Economic Crisis on India : (a) Offshoot of Globalized Economy - (b) Aspects of Financial Turmoil in India - Capital Outflow - Impact on Stock and Forex Market - Impact on the Indian Banking System - Impact on Industrial Sector and Export Prospect - Impact on Employment - Impact on Poverty

(c) Indian Economic Outlook.
India’s Crisis Responses and Challenges: (a) State of Economy in Crisis Times - (b) RBI’s CrisisResponse - (c) Government’s Crisis Response - (d) The Risks and Challenges - Monetary policy - Fiscal Policy - Financial stability The Options Ahead: Diversifying Exports - Boosting Domestic Consumption - Enhancing Public Spending - Generating Employment - Provisioning credit to Productive Sectors - Need for Structural Reforms - Increased purchasing power of the people.

3. Socio - Economic Issues in India/ Tamil Nadu - Population Explosion - Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu - Child Labour - Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b) Sanitation- Rural and Urban (c) Corruption in public life - Anti -Corruption measures - CVC, Lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG. – Illiteracy –Women Empowerment- Role of the Government Women EmpowermentSocial injustice to womenfolk - Domestic violence, dowry menace, sexual assault - Loss of cultural heritage due to economic development - Urbanization and its impact on the society - Impact of violence on the growth of the nation – Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence - Regional Disparities - Problems of Minorities - Human Rights issues - Right to information - Central and State
Commission - Faith and conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary and media. - Education – Linkage between Education and Economic Growth. - Community Development Programme - Employment Guarantee Scheme - Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development - Role of N.G.O’s in Social Welfare – Government Policy on Health.
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10th December 2014, 08:45 AM
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Group I Exam Eligibility criteria

What is the eligibility criteria required for appear in TNPSC group 1 exam?
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10th December 2014, 10:22 AM
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Re: Group I Exam Eligibility criteria

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) issue the notification of recruitment for various posts included in Group-I Services.

Eligibility for Group 1 exam:
Candidates must have a Degree from any recognized University

Candidates who are in final year can also apply for preliminary exam

Age limit:
Candidates must have minimum 21 yrs and maximum 36 yrs.
Relaxation will be offered to the reserved category candidates.

Pay Scale:
The pay scale of TNPSC Group I Services is Rs 15,600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs 5400.

Tentative Dates
Last Date to Apply for GROUP 1 exam: January 2015
Date of Group 1 Preliminary exam: April 2015
Date of Download of TNPSC Group 1 Hall ticket: April 2015

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