TNPSC Group - 1, 2/2A - PCM
Course Summary
Prepare for TNPSC Group 1, 2/2A exams with our specialized PCM (Prelims cum Mains) course. Covering essential topics in physics, chemistry, and mathematics relevant to both Group 1 and Group 2/2A syllabi. Master key concepts, formulas, and problem-solving techniques through comprehensive lessons and practice exercises. Our course is designed to help you excel in the PCM section of both TNPSC Group 1 and Group 2/2A exams. Join us to strengthen your PCM skills and boost your overall performance in these competitive exams.
Group 1,2/2A-PCM Lecture Started
- Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Temper - Power of Reasoning - Rote Learning vs Conceptual Learning - Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future.
- Nature of Universe - General Scientific Laws – Mechanics - Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy - Everyday application of the Basic Principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications.
- Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilisers, Pesticides.
- Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human Diseases.
- Environment and Ecology.
- History - Latest diary of events - National symbols - Profile of States - Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports - Books and authors.
- Polity - Political parties and political system in India - Public awareness and General administration - Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
- Economics - Current socio - economic issues.
- Science - Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
- Prominent Personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy.
Geography - Geographical landmarks.
- Location – Physical features - Monsoon, Rainfall, Weather and Climate - Water Resources - Rivers in India - Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources - Forest and Wildlife - Agricultural pattern.
- Transport - Communication.
- Social Geography – Population density and distribution - Racial, Linguistic Groups and Major Tribes.
- Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.
- Indus Valley Civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas - Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms - South Indian History.
- Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India
- Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom.
- India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.
- Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution - Salient features of the Constitution - Union, State and Union Territory.
- Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
- Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj.
- Spirit of Federalism: Centre - State Relationships.
- Election - Judiciary in India – Rule of Law.
- Corruption in Public Life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta - Right to Information - Empowerment of Women - Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter.
- Nature of Indian Economy – Five year plan models - an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
- Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy - Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments - Goods and Services Tax.
- Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture - Industrial growth - Rural Welfare Oriented Programmes – Social Problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty.
- National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule - Indian National Congress - Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore and others.
- Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements.
- Communalism and Partition.
- History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam Age till contemporary times.
- Thirukkural : (a) Significance as a Secular Literature (b) Relevance to Everyday Life (c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity (d) Thirukkural and Universal Values - Equality, Humanism, etc (e) Relevance to Socio-Politico-Economic affairs (f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
- Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle.
- Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement and Principles underlying both these Movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.
- Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform Movements in the Socio - Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
- Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources - Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio - Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
- Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of SocioEconomic Development.
- Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu.
- Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
- Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
- e-Governance in Tamil Nadu.
- 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-Dice - Visual Reasoning - Alpha numeric Reasoning – Number Series.
Mains
PAPER Ⅰ
கட்டாயத் தமிழ் மொழி தகுதித் தேர்வு
PAPER Ⅱ (GENERAL STUDIES)
- Advent of Europeans – Colonialism and Imperialism – Establishment, Expansion and Consolidation of British Rule – Early uprising against British Rule – South Indian Rebellion 1799 – 1801. A.D. – Vellore Rebellion 1806 A.D. – Sepoy mutiny of 1857 A.D. – Indian National Movements – Moderation, Extremism and Terrorism Movements of Indian Patriotism – Significant Indian National Leaders – Rabindranath Tagore, Maulana Abulkalam Azad, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, B.R.Ambedkar and Vallabhai Patel – Constitutional Developments in India from 1773 to 1950 – Second World War and Final Phase of Independence Struggle – Partition of India – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle – Subramanya Siva – Subramania Bharathiyar, V. O. Chidambaranar, C.Rajagopalachariyar, Thanthai Periyar, Kamarajar and others.
- Impact of British Rule on Socio-Economic Affairs – National Renaissance Movement – Socio-Religious Reform Movements – Social Reform and Educational Reform Acts.
- India since Independence – Salient features of Indian Culture – Unity in Diversity – Race – Language – Religion, Customs and Rituals – India, a Secular State – Organizations for Fine Arts, Dance, Drama and Music.
- Emergence of “Social Justice” Ideology in Tamil Nadu – Origin, Growth, Decay and achievements of Justice Party – Socio-Political Movements and its achievements after Justice Party.
- Cultural Panorama – National Symbols – Eminent Personalities in Cultural Field – Latest Historical Research Developments in Tamil Nadu – Archaeological Excavation in Tamil Nadu – Adhichanallur, Arikkamedu, Keeladi, Konthakai, Manalur, Sivakalai and etc… Latest diary of events: National and International Sports & Games ‐ Books & Authors ‐ Awards & Honours - Latest terminology ‐ Appointments ‐ who is who?
- இந்தியாவின் நவீன வரலாறு மற்றும் இந்திய கலாச்சாரம்
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- Population Explosion – Fertility, Mortality – Population Control Programmes – Migration - Poverty – Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India and Tamil Nadu - Illiteracy – Dropouts – Right to Education – Women Education – Skill Based Education and Programmes – E-Learning.
- Child Education – Child School Dropouts - Child Abuse – Laws to protect Child Abuse – Child Protection and Welfare Schemes.
- Rural and Urban Sanitation – Role of Panchayat Raj and Urban Development Agencies in Sanitation Schemes and Programmes – Urban Waste Management
- Social Justice to Women – Schemes and Programmes. Domestic Violence – Dowry Menace – Sexual Assault –Laws and Awareness Programmes – Prevention of Violence against Women – Role of Government and NGOs in Women Empowerment – Schemes and Programmes.
- Urbanization – Policy, Planning and Programmes in India and Tamil Nadu - Comparative study on Social and Economic indicators – Impact of Violence on Society – Religious Violence – Terrorism and Communal Violence – Causes – Steps to Control and Awareness – Problems of Minorities – Human Rights Issues - Regional Disparities in India – Causes and Remedies
- Approaches – Models – Policies and Programmes – Linkage between Education and Social DevelopmentCommunity Development Programmes – Employment Guarantee Schemes – Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development – Role of NGOs in Social Development - Education - Health and Human Development – Health Care Problems in India – Children, Adolescents, Women and Aged - Health Policy in India – Schemes – Health Care Programmes in India.
- Problems – Laws and Punishments – Various Welfare Programmes to Vulnerable Sections by State, Central Government and NGOs.
- Ethics and Human Interface: Definition and scope of Ethics – Ethics of Indian Schools of Philosophy - Ethics of Thirukkural; Kinds of Ethics: Intuitionism – Existentialism – Duties and Responsibility – Moral Judgements – Moral Absolutism – Moral Obligation.
- Attitude: Its Influence and relation with thought and behaviour – Moral and Political attitudes;
- Ethics in Public Administration: – Philosophical basis of governance and Probity in Governance – Codes of Ethics and Conduct: Primary responsibilities of public service professionals – Transparency of Information sharing and service delivery – Professional and Non-Professional interaction – Potentially beneficial interaction – Maintenance of confidentiality of records – Disclosure of Information – Boundaries of competence – Consultation on Ethical obligation – Ethics and Non-discrimination – Citizen’s Charters - Challenges of corruption - Ethics of Public polity Determination.
- Conversion of data to information ‐ Collection, compilation and presentation of data ‐ Tables, Graphs, Diagrams ‐ Parametric representation of data ‐ Analytical interpretation of data.
- Ratio and Proportion - Numbers – Sequence and Series – Bill, Profit & Loss, Discount, Overhead Expenses and GST – Fractions – Perimeter, Area and Volume – Direct and Inverse Proportions – Percentage, Simple Interest and Compound Interest – Time and Work – Height and Distances –Statistics and Probability.
- Information Technology ‐ Basic Terms, Communications ‐ Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ‐ Decision making and problem solving ‐ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.
PAPER Ⅲ (GENERAL STUDIES)
- Historical Background - Making of the Indian Constitution - Preamble - Salient features of Indian Constitution - Parts, Articles and Schedules - Amendments - Citizenship.
- Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties- Directive Principles of State Policy.
- Legislature: Parliament –Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
- Executive: President, Vice-President - Prime Minister & Council of Ministers - Constitutional Authorities
- Judiciary: Supreme Court - Judicial Review - Judicial activism - Latest Verdicts.
- Legislature: State Legislative Assembly - State Legislative Council
- Executive: Governor - Chief Minister - Council of Ministers.
- Judiciary: High Court - District Courts - Subordinate Courts - Tribunals.
- Local Government:Rural & Urban Local Governments -Historical background - 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.
- Union Territories:Evolution - Administration.
- Federalism Indian Federal System – Differentiating from other forms of federalism. Union - State Relations: Legislative, Administrative and Financial Relations.
- Indian Administration Civil Services in India: Historical background - Classification of Civil Services - Central & State Services - Recruitment & Training
- Political Parties: National and Regional - Pressure groups - Public opinion - Mass Media - Social Media- Non -Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Administrative Reforms: Central Vigilance Commission - Anti-Corruption Measures –Lokadalat – Lokayukta – Lokpal - Ombudsman in India - RTI Act - Citizen's Grievances and Administrative Reform Commission - Administrative Tribunals.
- Profile of Indian States Demography - State Language - Developmental Programmes - Tourism - e-governance.
- India and World: India's foreign policy - India's relationship with world countries - Defence and National Security - Nuclear Policy - Terrorism - Human Rights and Environmental issues - International Organisations- Pacts & Summits.
Constitution of India
Union Government:
State Government:
- Science and Technology–Role, Achievements and Developments - Their applications and Impacts.
- Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts – Oxidation and reduction. Carbon, Nitrogen and their compounds – Chemistry of Ores and Metals – Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides – Polymer and Plastics - Corrosion – Chemistry in everyday life - Energy– Renewable and NonRenewable – Self sufficiency – Oils and Minerals exploration.
- Space Research - Nano Science and Technology – Application of Nanomaterials- Remote sensing techniques and benefits
- Advancements in the fields of Information Technology - Robotics and Automation - Artificial Intelligence – Mobile Communication. Computer system Architecture, Operating System, Computer Networks, Cryptography and Network security, Relational Database Management System, Software Engineering, Image Processing, Machine Learning.
- Cropping pattern in India – Organic farming – Agriculture Biotechnology – Commercially available Genetically Modified Crops – Eco, Social impact of Genetically Modified Crops – Intellectual Property Rights, Bio Safety.
- Floriculture, Olericulture, Pomology & Medicinal Plants, Conventional & Modern Propagation Technique, Glass House – Hydroponics – Bonsai – Garden features & operations – methods to preserve fruits and vegetables.
- Biodiversity –Insitu & Exsitu Conservation, Genetic Engineering & its importance in Agriculture- Integrated farming – Vermiculture.
- Main concepts of Life Science – the cell – the basic unit of life – classification of living organism – Nutrition and Dietetics – Respiration – blood and blood circulation – Endocrine system – Excretion of metabolic wastes – reproductive system – animals and human-bio communication - Pheromones and allelochemicals–Genetics – science of heredity – Environment – Ecology – importance and conservation of wildlife – Health and hygiene – Human diseases – communicable and non-communicable diseases – preventions and remedies – Alcoholism and drug abuse– Genetic engineering – organ transplantation – Stem Cell Technology – Forensic science – Solid waste management – Sewage treatment.
- Government policy – Organisations in Science and Technology – Role and Functions – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Ocean Research and Development – Medical Tourism - Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology - Latest inventions in Science & Technology.
- Origin and Development of Tamilian – Palmleaf Manuscript – Document – Excavation (Keeladi, Sivakalai, Porpanaikottai)
- Arts, Science and Culture: Literature, Music, Drama and other arts – Science – Culture (Internal and External)
- Tamil Society and the condition of Business – Sangam Age – Medieval age – Modern Age.
- Growth of Rationalist - Origin and Development of Dravidian Movements in Tamil Nadu – Their contribution in Socio and Economic development
- Socio and Cultural life of the modern Tamilian: Caste, Religion, Women, Polity, Education, Economics, Commerce and Relationship with other countries – Tamil Diaspora.
- Development of modern Tamils: Print – Edition – Translation – Film Industries – Computer and Media.
PAPER Ⅳ (GENERAL STUDIES)
- Earth and Universe: Solar System – Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere.
- India and Tamil Nadu: Location - Physical Divisions - Drainage - Weather and Climate: Monsoon, Rainfall ‐Impact of Climate change - Natural Resources: Soil, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife – Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects - Mineral Resources - Energy Resources – Natural Hazards and Disasters - Agriculture: Crops, Livestock, Fisheries, Agricultural Revolutions – Industries - Population: Growth, Distribution and Density – Migration - Races, Tribes Linguistics and Religions - Transport, Communication and Trade – Tourism - Geo Politics: Border Disputes. Ocean and Sea: Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
- Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Map: Locating features and Places.
- Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem – Ecological succession – Ecosystem services - Biodiversity conservation - Biodiversity Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India – Biodiversity : Significance and Threats – In situ and Ex situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) – Biodiversity Act.
- Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution – Pollution Prevention and control strategies – Solid and Hazardous waste management – Environmental Standards and Environmental Monitoring - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance – Environmental Auditing.
- Sustainable Development: Global Environmental Issues and Management – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets – Climate Change – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu, India and Global scenario - Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Paris Agreement – Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario - Natural calamities, Manmade Disasters - Disaster Management and National Disaster Management Authority – Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction – Environmental Health and Sanitation.
- Features of Indian Economy – Demographical profile of India – Public Health Policies – Health Care in India. National Income – Capital formation - NEP (New Economic Policy) – NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).
- Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land Reforms – New Agricultural Strategy – Green Revolution –Contract Farming – Organic Farming – Minimum Support Price - Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security– Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural Credit & Indebtness – World Trade Organization & Agriculture.
- Industry - Growth ‐ Policy – Role of Public Sector and Disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs (Special Economic Zones) – MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises). – Make in India.
- Infrastructure in India – Transport System - Energy – Power – Communication - Social Infrastructure - Science & Technology - R&D (Research and Development).
- Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs. (Non Banking Financial Institution) - Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI (Reserve Bank of India) & Autonomy.
- Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of Taxation – GST (Goods and Service Tax)– Public Expenditure – Fiscal Policy - Public Debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Federalism.
- Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & Inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA (Mahathma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)– New Welfare Programmes for Rural Poverty – Unemployment – Gender inequality Inflation.
- Inflation - Inflation targeting – Deflation – Sustainable Economic Growth. India’s Foreign Trade – BOP (Balance of Payment), EX-IM Policy (ExportImport Policy), FOREX Market (Foreign Exchange Market), FDI (Foreign Direct Investment); Globalization – Global Economic Crisis - Impact on Indian economy.
- International Institutions – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank – BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) – SAARC (South Asian, Association for Regional Co-operation) – ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations).
- Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s Economic Growth – Demographic Profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Contract Farming - Tamil Nadu State Policy on Promotion of Organic Farming – Industry & Entrepreneurship Development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems- Tourism – Health – Eco Tourism - Social Infrastructure – SHGs. (Self Helped Groups) & Rural Women Empowerment – Rural Poverty & Unemployment – Environmental Issues – Regional Economic Disparities – Local Government - Recent Government welfare programmes.
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Eligibility
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 39 Years (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all categories), 34 Years (General) |
| Qualification | Degree from any recognized University |
Exam Pattern
- Stage 1: Preliminary
- Stage 2: Main Written Exam
- Stage 3: Interview & Records
A. SCHEME OF PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE)
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination
(Objective Type) General Tamil (or) General English (100 questions) + General Studies (75 questions) Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 questions) = Total - 200 Questions |
3 Hours | 300 |
B. Scheme for Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type)
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper Ⅰ Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Test (Descriptive Type)
|
3 Hours | 100 |
| Paper II General Studies (Descriptive type) |
3 Hours | 300 |
Course Features
- Course Duration : 365 Days
- Classes : Weekdays & Weekend
- Class Type : Online & Offline
- Quizzes : 300
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