About the Exam
Group-wise Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Group I
DC, DSP & Other Executive Posts
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age (OC) | 32 Years (33 Years with Law Degree) |
| Maximum Age (Others) | 37 Years (38 Years with Law Degree) |
| Qualification | UG Degree |
Group II
Deputy State Tax Officer
| Minimum Age | 18 / 20 Years |
| Maximum Age (OC) | 30 Years |
| Maximum Age (Others) | No Maximum Age |
| Qualification | UG Degree |
Group II / II A
Sub Registrar, PO, JEO & Other Posts
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | No Maximum Age |
| Qualification | UG Degree |
Exam Pattern
Group I
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims |
General Studies (175) + Mental Ability (25) 200 Questions • 300 Marks • 3 Hours |
| Mains |
Paper I – Tamil Eligibility Test (100 Marks) Paper II, III & IV – 250 Marks each Total: 750 Marks |
| Interview | 100 Marks |
Group II
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies + Mental Ability 200 Questions • 300 Marks |
| Mains | Paper I • 300 Marks • 3 Hours |
| Interview | 40 Marks |
Group II A
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies + General Tamil / English 200 Questions • 300 Marks |
| Mains | Paper I • 300 Marks • 3 Hours |
| Interview | No Interview |
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
✔ General Science
✔ Current Events
✔ Geography
✔ History & Culture of India
✔ Indian Polity
✔ Indian Economy
✔ Indian National Movement
✔ Aptitude & Mental Ability
✔ General Tamil / General English (Group II & IIA)
Group I Mains Syllabus
Paper I
- Modern History of India & Indian Culture
- General Mental Ability
- Science & Technology in India and Tamil Nadu
Paper II
- Indian Polity
- Geography of India
- Administration of Union & States
- Tamil / English Language Skills
Paper III
- Current Affairs
- Indian Economy
- Socio-Economic Issues in India & Tamil Nadu
Group II Mains Syllabus
- Role of Science & Technology
- Administration of Union & States
- Socio-Economic Issues
- Current National Issues
- Current State Issues
