TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026
Section-wise Topics & Exam Pattern
Every subject, section, and mark in one place — with free mock tests to practice each part of the TNPSC Group 4 paper.
What is the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus for 2026?
The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus covers 18 subjects: 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. The exam has 200 questions across 1 section in 180 minutes, with no negative marking.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observed full-length practice paper | 200 | 180 min | None |
| Total | 200 | 180 min |
Marking scheme: +1.5 correct · 0 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the TNPSC Group 4 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
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Is there negative marking in TNPSC Group 4?
No. TNPSC Group 4 has no negative marking, so attempt every question — an unanswered question scores the same as a wrong one (0). Accuracy still matters for cutoffs, but never leave blanks.
How should I cover the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?
Work section by section: master one subject at a time with topic-wise practice, then combine sections in full-length mock tests under the real 180-minute timer. Analytics from each mock show which syllabus areas leak marks, so your revision targets weak topics instead of re-reading everything.
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