TN VAO — Tamil Nadu Village Administrative Officer Recruitment Examination
About this Exam
Tamil Nadu Village Administrative Officer Recruitment Examination (TNPSC) – Preliminary Examination
The Tamil Nadu Village Administrative Officer Recruitment Examination is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Village Administrative Officer (VAO). This Preliminary stage tests your base-level knowledge, aptitude, and reasoning to help you qualify for the next phases. Practice tests like this are designed to help you build speed, accuracy, and confidence for TNPSC-style objective questions.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Science | ~100 | ~148 | 37% |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | ~100 | ~52 | 13% |
| Total | 200 | 400 | 100% |
What This Practice Test Covers
- General Knowledge & General Science: Tamil Nadu-focused GK, current affairs basics, science fundamentals and everyday applications.
- Aptitude & Mental Ability: quantitative thinking, logical reasoning patterns, mental calculations, and decision-making ability.
- Exam-ready question mix: objective-style questions aligned with Preliminary-level difficulty and time pressure.
- No negative marking: practice confidently with smart attempts and elimination strategies.
Preparation Tips
Start with NCERT-based Science concepts and revise daily GK using Tamil Nadu-focused notes and recent updates. Practice Aptitude & Mental Ability questions in timed sets to improve accuracy and speed within 180 minutes. Use a daily error-log: note recurring mistakes (concept gaps vs. calculation slips) and revise only those areas. Finally, attempt full mock tests to familiarize yourself with question pattern, pacing, and calm test-day decision-making.