TNPSC Group 4 VAO Study Materials and Best Books

Tamilnadu Public Service Commision (TNPSC) has announced for the posts of VAO and Group 4. The posts that fall under group 4 category are listed below.

1. Junior Assistant (Security & Non-Security) 
2. Bill Collector 
3. Typist 
4. Steno-Typist, Grade-III 
5. Field Surveyor 6 Draftsman

Selections to lower level posts is only by written examination:- 

The written examination is conducted in OMR method which is objective in nature (with multiple choice type questions). The answer papers are evaluated through computers and the marks of all candidates are published in TNPSC website. The details regarding their overall rank and rank in their respective communal category are also provided for that particular recruitment in respect of each candidate. The details of distribution of vacancies are also hosted by the Commission. The candidate, by correlating the ranking given as above, with the no. of vacancies in his / her communal category, may know the status of his/her selection. After this process, Counselling is being conducted in the Commission’s Office for the posts included in VAO, Group IV & Group II A (courtesy: http://www.tnpsc.gov.in/)

Notification Links

The official Notification link for both Tamil and English version is given below.

Download Tamil notification -  Click here for Tamil notification
Download English notification - Click here for English notification

The online registration is open now on the official TNPSC website.

Important Dates 

The online registration date begins from 14-11-2017 and closes on 13-12-2017.

The official examination date is on 11-02-2018.

Number of Vacancies

The total number of vacancies is 9351 including 494 VAO posts.

Group 4 - 8857 Vacancies

VAO - 494 Vacncies

Total - 9351 Vacancies

Online Registration link

The candidates can login to the TNPSC portal and then click apply online. 

To apply online click here.

If you have done the One Time Registration previously, click the already registered candidate button on the left side or else select the new user button to begin with a new application. 

Note: One time Registration Fee has been revised from 50/- to 150/- with effect from 01.03.2017.

Syllabus for TNPSC Group 4

S.S.L.C. Standard Syllabus is followed for TNPSC group 4 exams. All the questions are objective type. The detailed syllabus is given below.

UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE  

1. Physics: Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energyMagnetism, electricity and electronics -Heat, light and sound Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides Botany-Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organismNutrition and dietetics-Respiration Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases - prevention and remedies-Animals, plants and human life.
2. Chemistry: Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides. 
3. Botany: Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organismNutrition and dietetics-Respiration. 
4. Zoology: Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases - prevention and remedies-Animals, plants and human life.  

UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS 

1. History: Latest diary of events-national -National symbols-Profile of StatesEminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors - Awards & honors’-India and its neighbors.
2. Political Science: Problems in conduct of public elections-Political parties and political system in India-Public awareness & General administration-Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility.
3. Geography: Geographical landmarks.
4. Economics: Current socio-economic problems. 
5. Science: Latest inventions on science & technology.

UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY 

Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climateWater resources --- rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern-Transport including surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distributionNatural calamities – Disaster Management. 

UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU 

Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture-Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes.

UNIT-V. INDIAN POLITY 

Constitution of India--Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, state and territory- Citizenship-rights amend dutiesFundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law-Elections- Official language and Schedule-VIIICorruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –CVC, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG - Right to information- Empowerment of womenConsumer protection forms.

UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY 

Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growthRural welfare oriented programmers-Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-Economic trends in Tamil Nadu.

UNIT-VI. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT 

National renaissance-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, TagoreDifferent modes of agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others.

UNIT-VII. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS 

Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams -Analytical interpretation of data - Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion-Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work-Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series.  

Together with this syllabus either General English or General Tamil is included.

Download the pdf version of the detailed syllabus here - Download syllabus

Best Books to buy for TNPSC VAO

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Facts about TNPSC Exams (courtesy: http://www.tnpsc.gov.in/)

• After the appointment of the candidate, Departmental Examinations are prescribed for each department which are mandatory for completion of probation are also conducted by the Commission, half yearly. The half yearly test that requisite test to be passed by Pro D.C/DSP are also held by the Commission twice a year. The Language Test for IAS/IPS/IFS officers who do not have qualification in Tamil Language is also held by the Commission, twice a year. Second class language Test is conducted twice a year for persons who do not have necessary qualification in Tamil. 
• Transperancy during Interview process: The Commission invites the head of the Department concerned to be present at the interview or to nominate a senior officer to be present at the interview. The marks are awarded in consensus with all the persons in the Board. The entire process of interview is being video graphed and kept under sealed condition for one year in order to facilitate error free and transparent recruitment process during oral test conducted by the Commission. 
• Merit List Preparation: After the completion of oral test, the written examination marks are obtained from the Controller of Examinations and the consolidated mark list (CML) is prepared by adding the marks obtained in the written Examination and oral test. The consolidated mark list is being published in the Commission’s website and in TNPSC notice Board. The community, sex and Special Category of the candidates are also published enabling the candidate to arrive at the status of their selection.
• Transperancy in selection to posts: After the oral test, counselling is being held in the Commission’s office for all candidates who appeared for the oral test for the posts that are included in Group I, Group II etc. Based on the option exercised by the candidates and depending on the distribution and availability of vacancies, selection is made for each post in a very transparent manner through computer and onscreen selection method.

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