We know that, TNPSC Group 1 Main exam is a written exam with 3 papers.

If we go
through the syllabus of these 3 papers, we can analyse that, nearly 60-70% portions are
already covered in the Prelims paper itself. The only difference is, here we need to write
the answers. For the syllabus already covered in prelims, we need to have more writing
practice.
Group I Mains Strategy
Paper 1
Syllabus Study and Question Practice
UNIT I – Modern history of India and Indian culture (All covered in Prelims Topics)
Std 8 – Advent of the Europeans
Advent of European invasion- Expansion and
Std 8 – Anglo French Struggle (Carnatic Wars)
consolidation of British rule
Std 11 – The Coming of Europeans
Std 8 – Rule of English East India Company
Std 8 – Lord Cornwallis
Std 8 – Marquess of Hastings
Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors Std 8 – Lord William Bentick
Std 8 – Lord Dalhousie
Std 12 – India under the English East India Compan
Std 12 – Revenue Administration and Economic Po
Std 10 – Social and Religious Reform Movements i
Social reforms and religious movements Std 10 – Social Transformation in Tamil Nadu
Std 12 – Educational and Social Reforms
India since independence Std 12 – His – India After Independence
Characteristics of Indian culture – Unity in diversity – race, Std 9 – Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu
colour, language, custom – India – a secular state – Std 7 – Bakthi and Sufi movements
Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music Std 11 – Bakthi Movement in Medieval India
Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National
– Political parties and populist schemes Std 12 – The Justice Party Rule
Std 8 – The Great Revolt of 1857
Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase I
National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule –
Std 10 – Great Revolt of 1857
1857 Revolt – Indian National Congress – Emergence of
Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase II
national leaders – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji – Growth
Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1885-1905)
of militant movements -Different modes of agitations – Era
Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1905 – 1916)
of different Acts & Pacts – World war & final phase
Std 12 – The Great Revolt of 1857
struggle – Communalism led to partition
Std 12 – The Indian National Movements (1917-947
Std 12 – Constitutional Development
Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Rajaji, VOC, Std 8 – Vellore Mutiny (1806)
Periyar, Bharathiar & Others Std 10 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movemen
 Std 12 – Palayakkarar Rebellion
Std 12 – Vellore Mutiny
Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian National Mo
UNIT 2 – General Aptitude & Mental Ability
Conversion of information to data – Collection, Prepare for Apps and Mental Ability directly from o
compilation and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, website www.tnpsc.Academy/aptitude
diagrams – Parametric representation of data -Analytical
interpretation of data – Percentage – Highest Common Don’t READ more no. of Apps, rather PRACTICE
Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio Reasoning from our site. Each topic is covered base
and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Ex
Area – Volume- Time and Work – Probability questions and also practice questions so as to make
recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical
Decision making and problem solving TNPSC Group 1 Exam.
Information technology – Basic terms, Communications –
Application of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) – [ONLY MAINS TOPICS]* General reading of Computer Science – 11thStd Sam
Basics in Computers / Computer terminology – [ONLY
MAINS TOPICS]*
UNIT 3 – Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu.
Nature of Universe – General Scientific laws – Inventions [Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies]
and discoveries – National scientific laboratories [More study materials will be posted in our website
[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies]
Scientific instruments – Science glossary
[More study materials will be posted in our website
Std 6 – Measurement and Motion
Std 6 – Types of Energy
Std 6 – Light
Std 6 – Light
Std 6 – Magnetism
Std 7 – Measurement
Std 7 – Motion
Physical quantities, standards and units – Mechanics and Std 7 – Heat and Light
properties of matter – Force, motion and energy – Heat, Std 7- Electricity
light and sound – Magnetism, electricity and electronics – Std 8 – Measurements
Atomic and nuclear physics Std 8 – Force and Pressure
Std 8 – Light and Sound
Std 8 – Electricity and Heat
Std 8 – Atomic Structure
Std 9 – Measurements and measuring instruments
Std 9 – Liquids
Std 9 – Motion
Std 9 – Work, power and energy

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
Std 9 – Sound
Std 9 – Heat and Gas laws
Std 9 – Atomic Structure
Std 10 – Measuring instruments
Std 10 – Laws of Motion and Gravitation
Std 10 – Electricity and Energy
Std 10 – Magnetic effect of electric current and ligh
[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies]
Std 6 – Chemistry in Daily life
Std 6 – Separation of Substances
Std 6 – Changes around us
Std 7 – Matter in our surroundings
Std 7 – Matter and its nature
Std 7 – Combustion and Flame
Std 8 – Elements and Compounds around us
Std 9 –Is matter around us pure?
Std 9 – Periodic Classifications of elements
Std 9 – Chemical equation
Std 10 – Solutions
Std 10 – Chemical Reactions
Std 10 – Carbon and its compounds
Std 7 – Disaster and Disaster Management
Std 8 – Responding to Disasters
Std 9 – Disaster Management
Std 10 – Disaster Risk Reduction
Std 8 – Coal and Petroleum
[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies]
Std 6 – Cell Structure
Std 7 – Animals in daily life
Std 7 – Plant Morphology
Std 8 – Crop production and management
Std 9 – Cells
Std 10 – Life Processes
Std 6 – Diversity of Organisms
Std 7 – Basis of Classification
Std 8 – Pictorial feature of Plant Kingdom
Std 8 – Microorganisms
Std 9 – Animal Kingdom
Std 7 – Nutrition in Plants and Animals
Std 7 – Respiration in Plants and Animals

Excretion of metabolic waste
Bio – communication
Blood and blood circulation – Reproductive system
Endocrine 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 – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]*
Genetics – the science of heredity
Environment, ecology – Bio-diversity and its conservation
Health and hygiene – Human diseases, prevention and
remedies – Communicable diseases and non –
communicable diseases
Alcoholism and Drug abuse
Computer science and advancement – [MAINS ONLY
TOPIC]*
Genetic Engineering – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]*
Remote sensing and benefits – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* Std 10 – Remote Sensing
Paper II
Std 9 – Structure and physiological functions of pla
[covered in zoology general topics]
Std 9 – Human Body organ system
Std 10 – Structure and Functions of Human Body O
Std 10 – Reproduction in plants
Std 10 – A representative study of mammals
[covered in zoology general topics]
Std 6 – The World of Plants
[This is more generalised Topic. Regular reading of
Science topics in current affairs can be enough]
Std 10th – Hereditary and Evolution.
Std 6 –Our Environment
Std 7 – Eco System
Std 7 – Water a precious resource
Std 8 –Air, Water and Soil Pollution
Std 8 – Diversity in Living organisms
Std 8 – Conservation of Plants and Animals
Std 9 – Bio Geo Chemical cycle
Std 9 – Pollution and ozone depletion
Std 10 – Conservation of Environment
Std 10 – Waste water management
Std 6 – Food Habits
Std 7 – Human body form and function
Std8 – Reaching the age of Adolescence
Std 9 – Improvement in food resources
Std 10 – Immune system
Std 9 – Addiction and Healthy lifestyle
[Covered in Volume-I Computer Science]
Syllabus Study and Question Practice
UNIT – I – Indian polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India and Geography of
Std 7 – Political Parties
Indian polity
Std 7 – Our Nation
Constitution of India – Preamble to the constitution –
Std 7 – Indian Constitution
Salient features of constitution – Union, state and territory
Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens
– Citizenship – rights and duties – Fundamental rights –
Std 10 – Democracy
Directive principles of state policy – Fundamental duties
Std 10 – Unity in Diversity
Human rights charter – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* Std 8 – Human Rights and U.N.O
Union executive – Union legislature – parliament – State Std 9 – The Union Government
executive – State legislature – assembly – Status of Jammu Std 9 – The State Government
& Kashmir – Local government – panchayat raj – Indian Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics
federalism – center state relations – Judiciary in India – Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil
Rule of law /Due process of law – Emergency provisions – Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil Nadu
Civil services in India – Administrative Challenges in a Std 12 – Pol. Science – Section 1.5 (Welfare State)[
welfare state – Complexities of district administration – some syllabus. It is important to read other topic
Elections – Election Commission Union and State -Official Arihant’s General Studies
language and Schedule – VIII – Amendments to Or
constitution – Schedules to constitution Indian Polity by Laxmikanth]
a. Emerging political trends across the world affecting India
Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations
with neighbouring countries and in the region -Security Std 7 – United Nations Organisation
and defence related matters – Nuclear policy, issues and Std 10 – India and World Peace
conflicts-The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India [Generalised knowledge of Current Political Trends
and the world. Affairs can be enough]
– [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]*
b. Geography of India
Std 6 – The Earth and the Solar System
Std 6 – Rotation and Revolution of Earth
Std 6 – The Earth we live in
Earth and universe – Solar system Std 6 – Maps and Globe
Std 7 – The Earth Its Structure and tectonic movem
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu ; Physiography of Tamil Nadu
Std 10 – India Location and Physiography
Std 7 – Weather and Climate
Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate Std 9 – Climate of Tamil Nadu
Std 10 – India Climate
Water resources – rivers in India [More study materials will be posted in our website
Soil, minerals & natural resources Std 7 – The Surface of Earth and changing face of E

Forest & wildlife
Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries
Population – density and distribution
Natural calamities – disaster management
Transport including surface transport and communication-
Social Geography
Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere
Natural vegetation
Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay
of Bengal – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]*
Climate change – impact and consequences – mitigation
measures – Pollution Control
2. Candidates need to choose either General Tamil or General English – basic level.
3. Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu
– [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]*
State government organization – structure, functions and
control mechanism – District administration -role in
people’s welfare oriented programmes
Industrial map of Tamil Nadu
Std 8 – Resources and their types
Std 8 – Resources and Economic activities
Std 8 – Types of Primary Activities; Mining
Std 8 – Industries; Types of Industries
Std 9 – Resources of Tamil Nadu
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Industries
Std 10 – India Natural Resources
Std 10 – India Industries
Std 9 – Environmental Issues
Std 9 – Conservation of Resources and Sustainable
Std 10 – Environmental Issues
Std 8 – Agriculture; Crops
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Agriculture
Std 10 – India Agriculture
Std 8 – Population Growth and Distribution; Popula
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Population
Std 7 – Disaster and Disaster Management
Std 8 – Responding to Disasters
Std 9 – Disaster Management
Std 10 – Disaster Risk Reduction
Std 8 – Trade
Std 8 – Transport and Communication
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Transport and Communications
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Trade
Std 10 – India Trade Transport and Communication
Std 7 – An Introduction to Oceanography
[More study materials will be posted in our website
[More study materials will be posted in our website
[More study materials will be posted in our website
(Previously covered in Indian Polity Topics)
[Read Tamil Nadu oriented Schemes]
(Covered in Geo Topics)
Role of state government -Public Services – role of
(Previously covered in Indian Polity Topics)
recruitment agencies – State finance — resources, budget
[More study materials will be posted in our website
and financial administration
(Generalised Topics – Read E-Governance related s
Use of IT in administration — e-governance in the State
[More study materials will be posted in our website
Natural calamities – Disaster Management Union and State
(Covered in Geo Topics)
-strategic planning in the State
Social welfare – Government sponsored schemes with Std 7 – Legislation and welfare schemes for childre
reference to Tamil Nadu [More study materials will be posted in our website
Union government organization – structure, functions and
control mechanism – Relationship between State and (Covered in Polity Topics)
Union
Industrial map of India (covered in Geo topics)
Role of Union government – Public Services — role of
recruitment agencies in Union Government – Union
finance — resources, budget and financial administration – (Covered in Polity Topics)
Use of IT in administration — e-governance in Union (Selective reading of Indian Polity by Laxmikanth w
Government – Social welfare – government sponsored
schemes by Government of India

Paper III

Syllabus Study and Question Practice

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 – Read Current Affairs directly from https://www
Cultural panorama – Latest historical events – Policy on Affairs Sectionhttps://www.tnpsc.academy/curre
environment and ecology – India and its neighbours – doesn’t lists the important news alone, rather yo
Natural disasters – safeguard measures – Latest the relevant issues with it’s backgrounds and nee
terminology – Appointments – who is who? – India’s find in any newspaper or magazine or other liste
foreign policy – Latest court verdicts – public opinion – will make you to answer any current affairs ques
Problems in conduct of public elections – Political parties tnpsc.Academy also provides exam oriented curr
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
Std 6 – Economics An Introduction
a. Indian economy Std 10 – Indian Economy after Independence
Nature of Indian economy – Five – year plan models – an Std 9 – Indian Currency
assessment – Land reforms & agriculture – Application of Std 11 – Economic Planning
science in agriculture – Industrial growth Std 11 – Agriculture
Std 11 – Industrial Sector
Std 7 – Factors of Production
Std 7 – Tax and its Importance
Std 9 – Equilibrium Price
Capital formation and investment – National income –
Std 9 – Demand and Supply
HRD – sustainable economic growth – Public finance &
Std 10 – National Income
fiscal policy – Price policy & public distribution – Energy
Std 11 – Economic Growth and Development
Different sources and development
Std 11 – National Income
Std 11 – Human Resource Development
Std 12 – Fiscal Policy
Role of public sector & disinvestment – Development of
[More study materials will be posted in our website
infrastructure – Consumerism & Consumer protection
Std 8 – Money savings and Investment
Banking, money & monetary policy – Role of Foreign Std 11 – Banking
Direct Investment -WTO – Liberalisation globalization & Std 11 – Foreign Trade
privatization Std 12 – Monetary Policy
[more study materials will be posted in our website
Std 8 – Socio Economic Problems
Std 11 – Population
Rural welfare oriented programmes
Std 11 – Poverty and Unemployment
(Also covers welfare oriented schemes)
Economic trend in Tamil Nadu [More study materials will be posted in our website
Finance Commission – Planning Commission – National
[more study materials will be posted in our website
Development Council – Poverty Alleviation Programmes.
b. Impact of global economy on India – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]*
Impact of the Economic Crisis on India :
(a) Offshoot of Globalized Economy – (b) Aspects of
Financial Turmoil in India – Capital Outflow – Impact on
Std 12 – Eco – Market Structure and Pricing
Stock and Forex Market – Impact on the Indian Banking
(Need Generalised reading of Current Economic Tr
System – Impact on Industrial Sector and Export Prospect
– Impact on Employment – Impact on Poverty – (c) Indian
Economic Outlook.
India’s Crisis Responses and Challenges:
(Covered in Economy Topics)
(a) State of Economy in Crisis Times – (b) RBI’s Crisis
Response – (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 [more study materials will be posted in our website
Productive Sectors – Need for Structural Reforms –
Increased purchasing power of the people.
3. Socio Economic Issues in India/ Tamil Nadu – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]*
Population Explosion – Unemployment issues in India &
Tamil Nadu – Child Labour – Economic Issues (a) Poverty Std 11 – Population
(b) Sanitation- Rural and Urban (c) Corruption in public Std 11 – Poverty and Unemployment(Selective Rea
life – Anti -Corruption measures – CVC, Lok-adalats, Laxmikanth helps for the polity oriented topics)
Ombudsman, CAG.
Illiteracy –Women Empowerment- Role of the
Government Women Empowerment Social injustice to Std 8 – National Integration
womenfolk – Domestic violence, dowry menace, sexual (Socio economic problems covered in previous topi
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 Std 9 – Contemporary Social Issues in T.N.
conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary and media. (Generalised topics – More study materials will be p
– 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.
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus Analysis (Important):

Major Stud
Already covered In
Paper Syllabus Only for MAINS Note: Indivi
Prelims
Material is g
Unit 1 – Modern History of India and
YES – Samacheer
Indian Culture
I Unit 2 – General Aptitude and Mental www.tnpsc.a
YES –
Ability Track object
Unit 2 – Basics of Computer Knowledge – YES 11th Comput
 Unit 3 – Role and Impact of Science and Nearly 80% of basic Other 20% were
Technology in the development of India sciences were already only for mains Samacheer
and Tamil Nadu covered in prelims topics
Samacheer &
Unit 1 – Indian Polity YES –

Unit 1 – a. Emerging Political trends

– YES Current Affa
across the world affecting India
II
Unit 1 – b. Geography of India YES (nearly 95%) Only 5% Samacheer
Unit 3 – Administration of Union and
States with special reference to Tamil – YES Samacheer
Nadu
Unit 1 – Current events of National and
YES – Current Affa
International importance
Unit 2 – a. Indian Economy YES – Samacheer &
III Unit 2 – b. Impact of Global Economy of
– YES Current Affa
India
Unit 3 – Socio Economic Issues in India
– YES Samacheer &
and Tamil Nadu
Why Writing Practice is Important?

How to Study
By going through above “What to Study” and “Where to Study”, you might have got an
idea about how to prepare for TNPSC Group 1 exam easily. Here we will see some of
the important approach for completing the above syllabus.
Buy Online Lucent’s General Knowledge book
TOPICS IMPORTANCE
It is important to note that, some topics covers both in Prelims and Mains, as we have
already shown above. First complete those topics which are similar to Prelims and
Mains. Remember that, our approach is Prelims cum Mains (studying prelims and
mains integrated). But there is also time after Prelims to prepare much for Mains. So,
immediate concentration is for TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam. If we complete the
prelims topics alone, it will cover nearly 60 – 70% of Mains topics too.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY
WRITING PRACTICE for MAINS
MAINS EXAM
WRITING STRATEGY : (Things need to do in Mains Exam Hall)
FINAL SUM UP
Do well the Exam and Leave the rest with TNPSC. Let the Results speaks about You.

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