TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026
300 marks · 200 questions · 3 hours · -1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test
100 questionsGrammar
- Case markers (வேற்றுமை)
- Letter grammar
- Word grammar
- Meaning grammar
- Prosody basics
Literature
- Sangam literature
- Ethical literature (Thirukkural)
- Epics
- Bhakti literature
General Tamil knowledge
- Development of the Tamil language
- Literary history
- Proverbs
- Antonyms / one-word substitution
General Studies
75 questionsHistory
- Indian history
- Tamil Nadu history
- Freedom struggle
Geography
- Indian geography
- Tamil Nadu geography
- Rivers and dams
Polity
- Basics of the Indian Constitution
- Tamil Nadu administrative structure
Science
- Physics basics
- Chemistry basics
- Biology basics
Economy
- Basics of the Indian economy
- Tamil Nadu economy
- Government schemes
Aptitude and Mental Ability
25 questionsNumerical aptitude
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Profit and loss
- Time and work, time and distance
- Average
Logical reasoning
- Number series
- Puzzles
- Blood relations
- Direction sense
- Combined logic
Data interpretation
- Table / graph reading
- Data sufficiency
For the full official syllabus, check tnpsc.gov.in. This list was compiled based on TNPSC's previous year question papers.
Preparation Tips
- Grammar and Thirukkural are frequently asked in the Tamil section — allocate extra time to these
- Read current affairs daily — use our daily current affairs page
- Revise Samacheer Kalvi classes 6-12 History, Geography, and Economy chapters
- Practice previous year question papers to get familiar with the exam pattern
- Check your readiness by solving previous year papers
📊 To see which topics come up most often across 800 real questions, check our question paper trend analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sections are there in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?
The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus has three sections — Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (100 questions, 150 marks), General Studies (75 questions) and Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 questions) — these two together carry 150 marks. Total 300 marks, 200 questions, 3 hours. (Source: tnpsc.gov.in Scheme of Examination, verified 21.07.2026)
Is the Group 4 and VAO syllabus the same?
Yes, both are the same common exam — VAO and other Group 4 posts share an identical syllabus and marks breakdown. The difference is only in the work location.
Is there negative marking in the Group 4 exam?
Yes. Each wrong answer deducts 1/3 mark.