Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2A Combined Civil Services Examination — Written Examination
About this Exam
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2A Combined Civil Services Examination — Written Examination (Preliminary)
The TNPSC Group 2A Combined Civil Services Written Examination is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) to select eligible candidates for prestigious Group 2A civil services roles in Tamil Nadu. This practice test targets the Preliminary Examination, helping you build speed, accuracy, and confidence for a competitive government selection process.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ~100 | ~148 | 37% |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | ~100 | ~52 | 13% |
| Total | 200 | 400 | — |
Key Instructions: Total Duration: 120 minutes. No negative marking, so focus on attempting all questions you can.
What This Practice Test Covers
- General Studies: Current Affairs (TN & national), Polity, History, Geography, Economy, and general Tamil Nadu-focused awareness.
- General Studies (Core Themes): Indian Constitution basics, governance, social issues, and everyday science/general knowledge.
- Aptitude & Mental Ability: Quantitative reasoning, logical sequence, number series, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Exam Readiness: Mixed-topic MCQ practice to strengthen accuracy under time pressure.
Preparation Tips
Start by revising TNPSC-relevant General Studies from standard TN-focused resources and make short notes on recurring themes like polity and current affairs. For Aptitude & Mental Ability, practice daily with timed MCQs—prioritize speed for series, simplification, and logic-based questions. Use this 120-minute mock to track accuracy by section, then revise weak areas immediately. Since there is no negative marking, learn to attempt confidently and avoid overthinking.