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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026 – Subject-Wise Topics, Exam Pattern and PDF

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Part A has 100 questions for 150 marks at SSLC standard. It tests Tamil grammar, literature, Thirukkural, scholars, culture and the development of the language.

CategoryTopics
Tamil GrammarChoosing correct words; famous quotations and authors; continuing phrases and meanings; splitting words; antonyms; identifying incorrect words; correcting spelling, singular/plural and grammar errors; Tamil equivalents of English words; sound variations and meanings; meaning of one-letter words; root words; verb forms, verbal nouns and occupational nouns; alphabetical ordering; arranging words into sentences; types of nouns; types of sentences; active, causative and passive sentences; similes; Ethukai, Monai, Iyaibu; proverbs
Thirukkural (25 chapters)Anbu, Panbu, Kalvi, Kelvi, Arivu, Adakkam, Ozhukkam, Porai, Natpu, Vaimai, Kalam, Vali, Oppuravarithal, Seynandri, Sanrananmai, Periyarai Thunaik Kolal, Porul Seyal Vagai, Vinai Thittam, Iniyavai Kural, Ookka Mudaiyai, Eegai, Therindhu Seyal Vagai, Inna Seyyamai, Kooda Nattri, Uzhavu
Aram NoolgalNaladiyar, Nanmanikadigai, Pazhamozhi Naanuru, Muthumozhi Kanchi, Thirikadugam, Inna Narpathu, Iniyavai Narpathu, Sirupanchamoolam, Elathi, Avvaiyar's works, other Pathinen Keezhkanakku works
Epic and Classical LiteratureKamba Ramayanam, Ravana Kaviyam, Purananuru, Agananuru, Natrinai, Kurunthogai, Aingurunuru, Kalithogai, Ettuthogai, Pathupattu, Silappathikaram, Manimekalai, Jain and Buddhist epics
Bhakti and Other WorksPeriyapuranam, Nalayira Divya Prabandham, Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam, Thembavani, Seerapuranam
Minor Literary WorksThirukkutralakuravanji, Kalingathuparani, Muthollayiram, Tamilvidu Thoothu, Nandhikkalambagam, Mukkoodarpallu, Kavadi Chindu, Muthukumaraswamy Pillai Thamizh, Rajaraja Soman Ula
Other Literary WorksManonmaniyam, Panchali Sabatham, Kuyil Pattu, Iratturai Mozhithal, Azhagiya Chokkanathar, folk songs, Siddhar songs
Scholars and Religious PioneersAppar, Sambandhar, Sundarar, Manickavasagar, Thirumoolar, Kulasekara Azhwar, Andal, Seethalai Sathanar, H.A. Krishnanar, Umaruppuvar
Modern Poets and WritersBharathiyar, Bharathidasan, Namakkal Kavignar, Kavimani Desiga Vinayagam, Mudiyarasan, Vanidasan, Suratha, Kannadasan, Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, Marudhakasi
New Poetry (Puthukavithai)N. Pichamurthy, C.S. Chellappa, Dharumu Sivaramu, Pasuvayya, Ra. Meenakshi, C. Mani, Sirpi, Mu. Metha, Erode Thamizhan, Abdul Rahman, Kalapriya, Kalyanji, Gnanakkoothan
Epistolary LiteratureDiaries; letters of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Mu. Varadarasanar, Perarignar Anna
Short Stories and Fine ArtsTamil short stories and authors; matching authors with works; folk and performing arts; sculpture; painting; public speaking; cinema
Antiquity and Development of TamilAntiquity of Tamil; special features of Tamil; Dravidian languages; development of Tamil; scientific ideas in Tamil
Tamil Prose and Language ServiceMaraimalai Adigal, Parithimar Kalaignar, N.M. Venkatasamy Naattar, Ra.Pi. Sethu, Thiru.Vi. Kalyanasundaranar, Vaiyapuri, Prof. Thaninayagam Adigal, Sekkuthambi Pavalar, U.Ve. Swaminathar, The. Po. Meenakshi Sundaranar, C. Ilakkuvanar, Devaneya Pavanar, Pavalar Perunchithiranar, G.U. Pope, Veeramamunivar
Social Reformers and Tamil Nadu PersonalitiesThanthai Periyar, Perarignar Anna, Muthuramalingar, B.R. Ambedkar, Kamarajar, Ma.Po. Sivagnanam, Kayidhe Millath
Tamil Nadu and Global Tamil CommunityOrigin and changes of place names; global Tamil contributions; Tamil heritage; Tamil trade and archaeological studies; ancient sea voyages; palm-leaf manuscripts; food as medicine and medicinal herbs; religious harmony; Thayumanavar, Ramalinga Adigalar, Thiru.Vi. Kalyanasundaranar
Women in Tamil History and SocietyMooloor Ramamirthammal, Dr. Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar, Velu Nachiyar, Thillaiyadi Valliammai, Rani Mangammal, Annie Besant; women in the freedom struggle; contributions to Tamil society

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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026 - Subject-Wise Topics, Exam Pattern and PDF. Match the syllabus to the examination and selection stage. Check the subjects, marks, duration and any negative-marking rules stated in the official document. Plan revision around those requirements and use practice papers for the same examination pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2026?

It covers Part A (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) and Part B (General Studies plus Aptitude and Mental Ability), all at SSLC standard.

Is there negative marking in TNPSC Group 4?

No. Each correct answer gives 1.5 marks and wrong answers carry no penalty.

How many questions and marks are there in TNPSC Group 4?

The paper has 200 questions for 300 marks. Part A has 100 questions for 150 marks. Part B has 75 General Studies and 25 Aptitude questions, carrying 150 marks together.

What are the minimum qualifying marks in TNPSC Group 4?

You need 90 marks overall (30%), with at least 60 out of 150 (40%) in Part A.

Is Tamil compulsory in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

Yes. The Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test is Part A of the paper, and Part B is checked only if you pass the 40% cut in it.

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