State Board Exams Details - 2026

[TNPSC , TET , POLICE , SI]

About TNPSC Exam

(Group wise Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Syllabus.)

Group I

DC, DSP, Others

Eligibility

Minimum Age: 21 Years

Maximum Age (OC): 32 years , 33 years (Law Degree)

Maximum Age (Others): 37 years, 38 years (Law Degree)

Qualification: UG in any Degree

Exam Pattern

Stage I : (Preliminary - Objective Type)

Subject: General Studies (175) + Mental Ability (25)

Questions: 200

Marks: 300 (3 hours)

Stage II : (Mains - Descriptive)

Subject: Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test)

Marks: 100

Time: 3 hours (each)

Subject: Paper II, III, IV

Marks: 750 (each 250)

Time: 3 hours (each)

Stage III : (Interview)

Subject: Interview and Records

Marks: 100

Group II/IIA

Deputy State Tax Officer

Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18/20 Years

Maximum Age (OC): 30 Years

Maximum Age (Others): No maximum age limit

Qualification: UG in any Degree

Exam Pattern

Stage I : (Preliminary - Objective Type)

Subject: General Studies (175) + Mental Ability (25)

Questions: 200

Marks: 300 (3 hours)

Stage II : (Mains - Descriptive)

Subject: Paper I

Marks: 300

Time: 3 hours

Stage III : (Interview)

Subject: Oral Test

Marks: 40

Group II/II A

Sub Registrar, PO, JEO and all Other Posts

Eligibility

Minimum Age: 21 Years

Maximum Age (Others): No maximum age limit

Qualification: UG in any Degree

Exam Pattern

Stage I : (Preliminary - Objective Type)

Subject: General Studies (175) + General Tamil / English

Questions: 200

Marks: 300 (3 hours)

Stage II : (Mains - Descriptive)

Subject: Paper I

Marks: 300

Time: 3 hours

Stage III : (Interview)

Subject: Oral-Personal Interview

Marks: 40

Group II A

Asst. Personal Clerks in various departments

Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18/20 Years

Maximum Age (OC): 30 Years

Maximum Age (Others): No maximum age limit

Qualification: UG in any Degree

Exam Pattern

Stage I : (Preliminary - Objective Type)

Subject: General Studies (175) + Mental Ability (25)

Questions: 200

Marks: 300 (3 hours)

Stage II : (Mains - Descriptive)

Subject: Paper I

Marks: 300

Time: 3 hours

(no Interview)

Prelims Syllabus

TNPSC Group I, Group II and Group II A Preliminary Examination – Questions will be asked from the following topics*

Language: General Tamil (or) General English (Only for Group II, Group II A).

*For detailed syllabus refer : English Syllabus | Tamil Syllabus

Group I Mains Syllabus

PAPER – I / Unit I

TNPSC Group I Main Examination*
Modern History of India and Indian Culture
General Mental Ability
Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu

PAPER – II / Unit II and III

Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India and Geography of India
Tamil language, Tamil society–its culture and heritage / English language, English language skills
Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

PAPER – III / Unit IV and V

Current events of national and international importance
Current economic trends; Indian economy and impact of global economy on India
Socio-economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu

Group II Mains Syllabus

PAPER – I / Unit I

TNPSC Group II (Interview Post) Main Examination
Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu

PAPER – II / Unit II and III

Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu
Socio-economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu

PAPER – III / Unit IV and V

Current Issues at National Level
Current Issues at State Level

Physical Efficiency & Exam Pattern

Police Exam Deatails

Physical Efficiency Test:-

Events (Men):

Events	1 STAR (4 Marks)	2 STAR (8 Marks)
Rope Climbing	5.0 m	6.0 m
Long Jump / High Jump	Long Jump - 3.80 m High Jump - 1.20 m	Long Jump - 4.50 m High Jump - 1.40 m
Running 100 m / 400 m	100 m - 15.00 sec 400 m - 80.00 sec	100 m - 13.50 sec 400 m - 70.00 sec

Events (Women):

Events	1 STAR (4 Marks)	2 STAR (8 Marks)
Long Jump	3.0 m	3.75 m
Short Put Throw / Cricket Ball Throw	Shot Put - 4.25 m Cricket Ball - 17 m	Shot Put - 5.50 m Cricket Ball - 24 m
Running 100 m / 200 m	100 m - 17.50 sec 200 m - 38.00 sec	100 m - 15.50 sec 200 m - 33.00 sec

Written Examination Pattern

PART - I:

Tamil Eligibility Test (80 Marks) (Objective type) — PASS MARK: 32

Duration: 80 Minutes

PART - II:

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Knowledge	45	45
Psychology	25	25
Total: 70 Questions = 70 Marks

Note: No Negative Mark

Duration: 80 Minutes

Books: 6th to 10th Tamil Nadu School Text Book

NCC / NSS / Sports: 6 Marks

TOTAL MARKS: 70 + 24 + 6 = 100

SI (Sub Inspector) Exam Deatails

Physical Efficiency Test:-

Events (Men):

Events	1 STAR (4 Marks)	2 STAR (8 Marks)
Rope Climbing	5.0 m	6.0 m
Long Jump / High Jump	Long Jump - 3.80 m High Jump - 1.20 m	Long Jump - 4.50 m High Jump - 1.40 m
Running 100 m / 400 m	100 m - 15.00 sec 400 m - 80.00 sec	100 m - 13.50 sec 400 m - 70.00 sec

Events (Women):

Events	1 STAR (4 Marks)	2 STAR (8 Marks)
Long Jump	3.0 m	3.75 m
Short Put Throw / Cricket Ball Throw	Shot Put - 4.25 m Cricket Ball - 17 m	Shot Put - 5.50 m Cricket Ball - 24 m
Running 100 m / 200 m	100 m - 17.50 sec 200 m - 38.00 sec	100 m - 15.50 sec 200 m - 33.00 sec

Written Examination Pattern

PART - I:

Tamil Eligibility Test (100 Marks) (Objective type) — PASS MARK: 40

Duration: 100 Minutes

PART - II:

GK (General Science, History, Geography, Economics& Commerce, Polity, Current Events) & Psychology test Objective-type paper (70 marks)

Note: No Negative Mark

Duration: 150 Minutes

Books: 6th to 10th Tamil Nadu School Text Book

VIVA-VOICE: 10 Marks

NCC/NSS/Sports 70 + 24 + 6 = 100

TOTAL MARKS: 70 + 15 + 10 +5 = 100

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