TNPSC Group 1 2026 — Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission - Combined Civil Services Examination I Free Online Mock Test Series

Preliminary Examination (200 Questions, 300 Marks, 180 Mins)

• General Studies (175 Questions) — General Science: Scientific Knowledge and Temper, Nature of Universe, Mechanics and Properties of Matter, Electricity and Magnetism, Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Main Concepts of Life Science, Nutrition and Health, Environment and Ecology | Current Events: History - Latest Diary of Events, National Symbols, Profile of States, Eminent Personalities, Sports, Books and Authors, Awards, India and Neighbours | Geography of India: Location and Physical Features, Monsoon, Rainfall, Weather and Climate, Water Resources, Rivers in India, Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources, Forest and Wildlife, Agricultural Pattern, Transport and Communication, Social Geography, Population Density and Distribution | History and Culture of India: Indus Valley Civilization, Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas, Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms, South Indian History, Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity | Indian Polity: Constitution of India - Preamble, Salient Features of the Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Union Executive, Union Legislature, State Executive, State Legislature, Local Governments, Panchayat Raj, Spirit of Federalism - Centre-State Relations, Election, Judiciary in India, Rule of Law, Anti-corruption, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Right to Information, Consumer Protection | Indian Economy: Nature of Indian Economy, Five Year Plan Models - An Assessment, Planning Commission and Niti Aayog, Sources of Revenue - Reserve Bank of India, Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy, Finance Commission - Resource Sharing, Goods and Services Tax, Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture | Indian National Movement: National Renaissance, Early Uprising against British Rule, Indian National Congress, Emergence of Leaders - B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.C, Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Different Modes of Agitation, Communalism and Partition | History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in TN: History of Tamil Society, Related Archaeological Discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam Age till Contemporary Times, Thirukkural - Significance as Secular Literature, Relevance to Everyday Life, Humanistic Values, Equality, Socio-politico-economic Affairs, Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle, Early Agitations against British Rule, Role of Women in Freedom Struggle, Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu, Justice Party, Self-Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, Principles Underlying both Movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna | Development Administration in Tamil Nadu: Human Development Indicators in TN and Comparative Evaluation with other States, Impact of Social Welfare Schemes in Socio-Economic Development of TN, Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic Development, Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu, Geography of TN and its Impact on Economic Growth, Achievements of TN in Various Fields, e-Governance in Tamil Nadu
• Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 Questions) — Aptitude: Simplification, Percentage, Highest Common Factor (HCF), Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Ratio and Proportion, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Area and Volume, Time and Work | Mental Ability: Logical Reasoning, Puzzles - Dice, Visual Reasoning, Alpha Numeric Reasoning, Number Series

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