Group 1 & 2 Mains

Group 1 Mains Details

Eligibility

  • Age: Up to 32 years for general, +5 years for reserved categories

  • Education: Any degree from a recognized university

Mains Exam Pattern

  • 3 Descriptive Papers – 250 marks each = 750 marks

  • Interview – 100 marks

  • Total – 850 marks

Group 1 Mains Syllabus

Paper I:

  • Modern Indian History and Tamil Culture

  • Indian National Movement and Social Issues in Tamil Nadu

Paper II:

  • Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends

  • Science & Technology

  • Tamil Society and Heritage

Paper III:

  • Indian Geography, Disaster Management

  • Environment and Biodiversity

  • Indian Economy and Planning

Group 2 Mains Details

Eligibility

  • Age: 18–30 years (no maximum age for reserved)

  • Education: Any degree

Mains Exam Pattern

  • 2 Papers – Total 400 marks (No interview for Group 2A)

Group 2 Mains Syllabus

Part A (Tamil/English):

  • Tamil to English translation

  • English to Tamil translation

Part B:

  • Precis Writing

  • Comprehension

  • Essay Writing

  • Letter & Report Writing