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TNPSC Group 4 Preparation Guide
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TNPSC Group 4 Preparation Guide 2026
Overview
TNPSC Group 4 practice follows SCERT-style chapter tests across history, geography, and polity. The corpus supports school-level concept revision in English and Tamil. It is aimed at Tamil Nadu state aspirants, with a medium difficulty level.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observed full-length practice paper | 200 | 180 min | None |
Total: 200 questions in 180 minutes.
Detailed Syllabus
- Chapter Tests/அத்தியாயத் தேர்வு (SCERTs)
- History (6th Std)
- History (7th Std)
- History (8th Std)
- History (9th Std)
- History (10th Std)
- Geography (6-8th Std)
- Geography (9th-10th Std)
- Polity (6th-8th Std)
- Polity (9th-10th Std)
- Chapter Tests/அத்தியாயத் தேர்வு
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economy
- General Science
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
Marking Scheme
- Correct answer: +1.5 marks
- Wrong answer: 0 marks
- Unanswered: 0 marks
Preparation Strategy
- Map Every Section to Time: TNPSC Group 4 splits 200 questions across 1 section in 180 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.
- Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on Chapter Tests/அத்தியாயத் தேர்வு (SCERTs) and History (6th Std), then move to History (7th Std), History (8th Std), History (9th Std), History (10th Std), Geography (6-8th Std), Geography (9th-10th Std), Polity (6th-8th Std), Polity (9th-10th Std), Chapter Tests/அத்தியாயத் தேர்வு, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.
- Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.
- Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 180-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real TNPSC Group 4 — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.
- Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.
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