The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 for the Combined Civil Services Examination – Group 4, which will be conducted on 12th July 2025. The recruitment aims to fill 4662 revised vacancies for multiple posts including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Forest Guard, and Laboratory Assistant.

Candidates preparing for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 must carefully review the updated syllabus and pattern to boost their preparation effectively.

📘 TNPSC Group 4 2025 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam Name	TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination (Group 4)
Vacancies	4662 (Revised)
Mode of Exam	OMR-Based (Offline)
Total Questions	200
Total Marks	300
Duration	3 Hours
Negative Marking	No
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Selection Process	Written Exam & Document Verification
Official Website	www.tnpsc.gov.in

⚖️ TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be conducted offline (OMR-based) and consist of objective-type (MCQ) questions. The level of questions will be of SSLC (10th standard) level.

Duration: 3 Hours
Total Questions: 200
Total Marks: 300
No Negative Marking
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90 (for all categories)

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks
Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Standard)	100	150
General Studies (SSLC Standard)	75	112.5
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard)	25	37.5
Total	200	300

🔹 Note: The Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test is compulsory. Candidates must qualify it to be considered for selection.

📚 TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025

The exam comprises three main sections:

Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (100 questions – 150 marks)
General Studies (75 questions – 112.5 marks)
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 questions – 37.5 marks)

🗣️ Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Standard)

This section tests candidates’ proficiency in the Tamil language.

Key Topics:

Grammar & Vocabulary
Writing Skills & Idioms
Comprehension Passages
Tamil Literature & Scholars
Synonyms & Antonyms
Tamil History, Culture, and Heritage
Thirukkural – Philosophy, Humanism, and Relevance

🌏 TNPSC Group 4 General Studies Syllabus 2025

The General Studies section covers 75 questions from the following subjects:

🔬 General Science

Nature of Universe, Laws of Motion, Force, Pressure, and Energy
Everyday Application of Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Heat, Sound, Light
Elements, Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Fertilizers & Pesticides
Main Concepts of Life Science, Evolution, Genetics, Human Diseases
Environmental Science & Latest Scientific Inventions

📜 History, Culture of India & Indian National Movement

Indus Valley Civilization, South Indian Dynasties
Gupta Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Marathas
Freedom Movement, Social Reformers & National Leaders
Indian National Congress, Early Uprisings against British Rule
Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle, Unity in Diversity

⚖️ Indian Polity

Constitution of India, Preamble, Citizenship
Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles
Union & State Legislatures, Local Governments
Panchayati Raj, Federalism, Election Commission
RTI, Lokpal, Empowerment of Women, Anti-Corruption Measures

🌍 Geography

Earth’s Structure, Climate, Monsoon & Weather
Rivers, Water Resources, Forest & Wildlife
Population Distribution in India & Tamil Nadu
Agriculture, Natural Resources & Soil Types
Disaster Management & Environmental Awareness

💹 Indian Economy & Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

Nature of Indian Economy & Five-Year Plans
Planning Commission & NITI Aayog
RBI, GST, Finance Commission, and Resource Sharing
Employment, Poverty, and Social Justice
Welfare Schemes & Rural Development in Tamil Nadu
Impact of Geography on Tamil Nadu’s Economic Growth

🏛️ History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu

History of Tamil Society & Archaeological Discoveries
Tamil Literature from Sangam Age to Modern Era
Thirukkural – Humanism, Morality & Social Relevance
Role of Tamil Nadu in India’s Freedom Movement
Women Reformers & Social Movements in Tamil Nadu

➕ TNPSC Group 4 Aptitude & Mental Ability Syllabus 2025

Subject	Topics
Aptitude	Simplification, Percentage, HCF & LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time & Work
Reasoning	Logical & Visual Reasoning, Puzzles, Dice, Alpha-Numeric Series, Number Series, Analytical Reasoning

📝 Important Points

The exam will be offline (OMR-based).
No negative marking for wrong answers.
Candidates must score at least 90 marks to qualify.
Answer Key will be released after the exam for objection submission.

🔗 Important Links

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✅ TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus