TNPSC Group 2 & 2A · 2025 Syllabus
TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Syllabus 2025: Complete Subject Tracker
Identify the must-read topics for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II. Build a smart preparation path for both interview and non-interview posts with TNPSCAI.in resources.
Based on official TNPSC Notification 2025Common prelims
General Studies + Aptitude + General Tamil/English
Group 2 mains
Two descriptive language papers + Interview
Cut-off trend
158-162 (MBC), 163-167 (BC) in recent cycle
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Expected Q2 2025
Group 2 (CSSE II) recruits for interview posts like Assistant Section Officer, while Group 2A covers non-interview posts. The prelims syllabus is common, making an integrated study plan essential.
The 2025 cycle adds weightage to Tamil society segments and state government schemes. Make sure your notes cover at least 5 years of TN Budget highlights and District Profiles.
01
Prelims Topic Split
A 200-question objective paper with mandatory Tamil eligibility. Use daily quizzes to sharpen accuracy.
General Studies (75 questions)
Indian polity, modern history, geography, Tamil Nadu economy, and development administration.
General Tamil/English (100 questions)
Grammar, comprehension, translation, vocabulary, proverbs, and authorship matching.
Aptitude & Mental Ability (25 questions)
Simplification, ratio, permutations, logical puzzles, and basic statistics.
Section
General Tamil/English
Questions
100
Marks
150
Section
General Studies
Questions
75
Marks
112.5
Section
Aptitude & Mental Ability
Questions
25
Marks
37.5
Section
Total
Questions
200
Marks
300
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Tamil/English | 100 | 150 |
| General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
02
Group 2 Mains Structure
Only Group 2 (interview posts) candidates write mains. Papers carry descriptive questions in Tamil or English.
Paper I – General Studies (200 marks)
Social issues, modern administration, Indian economy, science, environment, and ethics.
Paper II – General Tamil/English (200 marks)
Precis writing, letter drafting, essay (900 words), translation, and comprehension based on state topics.
Practice timed writing with structured introductions and supporting data sourced from government reports (Policy Note, Economic Outlook).
Paper
General Studies
Marks
200
Duration
3 hours
Notes
Social issues, administration, economy, science, environment, ethics; descriptive
Paper
General Tamil/English
Marks
200
Duration
3 hours
Notes
Essay (900 words), precis/letter, translation, comprehension
Paper
Interview
Marks
40
Duration
-
Notes
Adds to merit for Group 2 only
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 200 | 3 hours | Social issues, administration, economy, science, environment, ethics; descriptive |
| General Tamil/English | 200 | 3 hours | Essay (900 words), precis/letter, translation, comprehension |
| Interview | 40 | - | Adds to merit for Group 2 only |
03
Mastering the Language Component
Language proficiency now determines eligibility as well as merit ranking.
Classics & Modern Literature
Study Bharathiyar, Bharathidasan poems, modern essays, and translation exercises.
Grammar drills
Daily practice on sandhi rules, proverbs, sentence transformation, and error spotting.
TNPSCAI.in’s bilingual flashcards help revise idioms and administrative terminology quickly.
04
Fast-track Study Plan
Suggested weekly split for working professionals balancing Group 2 & 2A preparation:
Weekday evenings (10 hours)
Two subjects + daily 20-question quiz from Tamil Nadu current affairs.
Weekends (12 hours)
Full-length mock on Saturday morning, mains answer writing Saturday evening, revision mapping on Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
Jump into a mock testCan I skip Tamil papers if I studied English medium?
No. Clearing the Tamil eligibility paper is mandatory for all candidates. It ensures continued use of Tamil in administration.
How different is Group 2A preparation?
Group 2A has no interview or mains, so focus on prelims. However, studying mains topics improves conceptual clarity and increases your margin.
What is a safe prelims score?
Target 170+ to stay comfortably above cut-off across categories. Analyse mistakes by topic using TNPSCAI.in’s performance dashboards.
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