Question 1

What is the TNPSC Group 4 / Group 2A exam pattern?

Accepted Answer

Group 4 and the Group 2/2A Prelims are a single OMR paper of 200 questions for 300 marks in 3 hours: Part A General Tamil (100 questions, 150 marks), Part B General Studies (75 questions) and Part C Aptitude & Mental Ability (25 questions). Group 4 has no interview. For Group 2A, the Prelims is a screening test; the Mains has Paper I (Tamil eligibility, descriptive, qualifying) and Paper II (objective, 200 questions — General Studies 150 + Aptitude 50), and there is no interview.

Question 2

Is there negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 / Group 2A exam?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no negative marking in the Group 4 or Group 2/2A Prelims paper, so you should attempt every question. Confirm the rules for your year in the official TNPSC notification.

Question 3

What is the qualifying mark?

Accepted Answer

You need at least 60 out of 150 in Part A General Tamil for Parts B and C to be evaluated, and an overall minimum of 90 out of 300 — the same for all communities.

Question 4

What subjects are in the TNPSC Group 4 / Group 2A syllabus?

Accepted Answer

General Tamil (grammar, vocabulary, literature, Tamil scholars), General Studies (Science, Geography, History & Culture of India, Polity, Economy, the National Movement, Current Events), the Tamil Nadu units (History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-political movements of Tamil Nadu; Development Administration in Tamil Nadu), and Aptitude & Mental Ability.

Question 5

Can I prepare for TNPSC Group 4 / Group 2A in Tamil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Part A General Tamil is set in Tamil, and Nimbuz Learn is built for English and Tamil — the mock tests, notes and previous-year papers are being made available in both languages.

Question 6

How can I prepare for TNPSC Group 4 / Group 2A for free?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account on Nimbuz Learn and start with the free study notes, previous-year papers and warm-up mock tests. You can practise in an exam-style interface and review detailed solutions at no cost.