TNPSC Group 8 Service EXECUTIVE OFFICER GRADE 4 IN HR & CE DEPARTMENT Main Examination General Studies SSLC standard SYLLABUS AND EXAM PATTERN
Group VIII Services
SCHEME OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE) (OMR METHOD) AND ORAL TEST (S.S.L.C STANDARD):- TNPSC Group VII Exam Pattern 2017
(Duration: 3 hours)
| Subject | max.marks of exam | Minimum Marks for qualified |
| Paper–I General Studies (75 items) + Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (25 items) (SSLC Std.) + General Tamil / General English (100 items |
300 marks | For SC, SCA, MBC/DC, BC and ST: 204 out of 300
For others: 272 out of 300 |
| Paper–II (S.S.L.C Std.) (Code No.182) (Code No.183) (200 items) (S.S.L.C Std) Interview and Records |
300 marks 80 marks |
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| Total | 680 marks | . |
FEES:-a) Registration fee
For one time Registration Rs.50/-
b) Examination fee
The examination fee should be paid at the time of submitting the online application for this recruitment if they are not eligible for the concession noted below Rs.100/-
QUALIFICATIONS: –
(A) AGE LIMITS :
Candidates should not be at less than 18 years and not more than 25 years. Relaxation in age should be possible in reserved category candidates that is (SC/ST/ 40 Years and other backward classes 37 Years) according to the rules and regulations of government.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:-
Applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification:- Minimum General Educational Qualification;
OR
The title of “Tamil Pulavar” recognized by the University Grants Commission. Provided that, other things being equal, preference shall be given to employees of Religious Institutions (other than Government Servants) who have put in not less than 5 years of Service.
Explanation:
Minimum General Educational Qualification means:
(i) A pass in the SSLC Examination with eligibility for admission to College courses of studies in the Universities in this State. (11 years course of study)
OR
(ii) A pass in the SSLC Examination of this State. (10 years course of study)
EXECUTIVE OFFICER GRADE – IV IN HR & CE DEPARTMENT
Main Examination General Studies – S.S.L.C standard
Topics for Objective type
UNIT – I ‐ General science : Physics ‐ Nature of Universe ‐ General Scientific laws ‐ Inventions and discoveries ‐ National scientific laboratories ‐ Mechanics and properties of matter ‐ Physical quantities, standards and units ‐ Force, motion and energy ‐ Magnetism, electricity and electronics ‐ Heat, light and sound Chemistry ‐ Elements and Compounds ‐ Acids, bases and salts ‐ Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides Botany ‐ Main Concepts of life science ‐ Classification of living organism ‐ Nutrition and dietetics ‐Respiration Zoology ‐ Blood and blood circulation ‐ Reproductive system ‐ Environment, ecology, health and hygiene ‐ Human diseases, prevention and remedies ‐ Animals, plants and human life
UNIT ‐ II Current Events History ‐ Latest diary of events‐national ‐ National symbols ‐ Profile of States ‐ Eminent persons & places in news ‐ Sports & games ‐ Books & authors ‐ Awards & honors’ ‐ India and its neighbors Political Science ‐ Problems in conduct of public elections ‐ Political parties and political system in India ‐ Public awareness & General administration ‐ Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility –Geography ‐ Geographical landmarks ‐ Economics ‐ Current socio‐economic problems – Science ‐ Latest inventions on science & technology –
UNIT – III ‐ Geography ‐ Earth and Universe ‐ Solar system‐ Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate‐Water resources ‐ rivers in India ‐ Soil, minerals & natural resources ‐ Forest & wildlife ‐ Agricultural pattern ‐ Transport & communication ‐ Social geography – population‐density and distribution ‐ Natural calamities – Disaster Management.
UNIT ‐IV. History and culture of India and Tamil Nadu ‐ Indus valley civilization ‐ Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas ‐ Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis ‐ South Indian history ‐ Culture and Heritage of Tamil people ‐ India since independence ‐ Characteristics of Indian culture ‐ Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom ‐ India‐as secular state ‐ Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN ‐ Political parties and populist schemes.
UNIT ‐V INDIAN POLITY ‐ Constitution of India ‐ Preamble to the constitution ‐ Salient features of constitution ‐ Union, state and territory ‐ Citizenship‐rights amend duties ‐ Fundamental rights ‐ Fundamental duties ‐ Human rights charter ‐ Union legislature – Parliament ‐ State executive ‐ State Legislature – assembly ‐ Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu ‐ Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law – Elections ‐ Official language and Schedule‐VIII ‐ Corruption in public life ‐ Anti‐corruption measures –CVC, lok‐adalats, Ombudsman = Right to information ‐ Empowerment of women ‐ Consumer protection forms –
UNIT ‐ VI. INDIAN ECONOMY ‐ Nature of Indian economy ‐ Need for economic planning ‐ Five‐year plan models‐an assessment ‐ Land reforms & agriculture ‐ Application of science in agriculture ‐ Industrial growth ‐ Rural welfare oriented programmers ‐ Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty ‐ Economic trends in Tamil Nadu
UNIT ‐ VII. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT ‐ National renaissance ‐ Emergence of national leaders ‐ Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore ‐ Different modes of agitations ‐ Role of Tail Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, periyar, Bharathiar & others –
UNIT ‐ VIII. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS ‐ Conversion of information to data ‐ Collection, compilation and presentation of data ‐ Tables, graphs, diagrams ‐ Analytical interpretation of data ‐ Simplification‐ Percentage ‐Highest Common Factor (HCF) ‐ Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) ‐ Ratio and Proportion ‐ Simple interest ‐ Compound interest – Area – Volume ‐ Time and Work Logical Reasoning – Puzzles ‐ Visual Reasoning ‐ Alpha numeric Reasoning ‐ Number Series.
