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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern 2024 in the official notification. The Commission conducted the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024, based on the exam pattern mentioned in the official notification. The candidates should note that the Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification online on January 30, 2024. The Commission has not changed the TNPSC Group 4 2024 exam pattern and followed the past year's trend. Understanding and internalising the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern is essential for exam preparation. The candidates are suggested to practice with the previous year's question papers to get a real feel of the exam.
The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 2024 syllabus because the Commission does not mention the weightage of the topics. Earlier, the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern was changed because the state government made it mandatory to include the Tamil Language test in the competitive exams conducted by the Commission. The exam pattern for the Group 4 exam is simple because there is only one written exam. TNPSC Group 4 exam is a yearly exam conducted to recruit candidates for the Group 4 services. TNPSC group 4 exam is a single-phase exam and there is no interview.
Q: What is the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern?
The TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern consists of a single paper with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The paper generally comprises three sections: General Studies (75 items), Aptitude Test (25 items), and General English or General Tamil (100 items). The total duration of the exam is usually 3 hours. The General Studies section covers topics such as General Science, Current Events, Geography, History, and Politics.
The TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2024 was released on January 30, 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 exam is expected to be conducted on June 9, 2024.
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Q: How is TNPSC Group 4 cut off calculated?
The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is released with the result. The cutoff is decided after the examination. The candidates are arranged in a category-wise merit list based on their marks secured in the written exams. The number of candidates that needs to be selected from each category is known and this number is marked in each list. The marks secured by the last candidates become the cutoff marks for that category.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission did not releease the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff with the result (released on March 24, 2023). The Commission is expected to release the exam cutoff after the completion of exam process.
Upvote Q: What is the marking scheme for the TNPSC Group 4 exam?
Each correct answer in the TNPSC Group 4 exam is awarded one mark. The total marks for the exam are the sum of the marks obtained in the three sections: General Studies, Aptitude Test, and General English/General Tamil. The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the written examination and subsequent stages of the selection process.
There is no provision for negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all the questions in the exam without the fear of any negative consequences for incorrect answers.
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TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024
TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern 2024 was notified in the official notification. There will be one paper only which decides the selection go the candidate. So the candidates need to perform well on the day of the exam. There will be no second chance and the candidates will have to wait for one year to appear again. After securing the qualifying marks there will be TNPSC Group 4 cutoff marks. The candidates need to score equal to or more than the cut-off to ensure their selection in the TNPSC Group 4 exam.
See here: TNPSC Group 4 question papers
The TNPSC Group 4 paper has 200 questions and the duration of the exam is three hours. The candidates need to score more than the minimum qualifying marks. The minimum qualifying mark is 90 for all the categories. The latest pattern of the TNPSC Group 4 exam is as follows:
| Subject | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | 150 | 90 marks |
| Tamil language (100 questions) | ||
| Part B | 150 | |
| General Studies (75 questions) | ||
| Aptitude and Mental ability test (25 questions) | ||
| Total = 200 questions | 300 |
There will be two papers - Type 1 and Type 2. Both the papers will have the same questions of General Studies (75 questions), and the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test(25 questions). But the Type 1 paper will have 100 questions in General English and the Type 2 paper will have 100 questions in General Tamil.
The candidates can choose any one of the above papers and appear accordingly. The questions of the common subjects will be the same in both papers. After the examination, the TNPSC Group 4 answer key will be released by the commission and the candidates can check their answers and also raise objections in case of any discrepancy in the answer key.
Q: What is the TNPSC Group 4 pass mark?
A. The TNPSC Group 4 notification states the minimum pass marks. The candidates need to score Ninety marks (90) out of three hundred marks. The candidates should not consider the pass marks as the cutoff marks. Both are different. The pass marks make a candidate eligible for selection but do not ensure it. On the other hand, TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is the mark where the candidate is selected for the next round. TNPSC Group 4 exam is a competitive exam and no score can be said as safe unless the final result.
Upvote Q: Is there any negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?
No, there is no provision for negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all the questions in the exam without the fear of any negative consequences for incorrect answers. It is advisable for candidates to answer all the questions, even if they are unsure, as there is no penalty for guessing.
The candidates are suggested to read the official notification and check whether the Commission changed the negative marking in the exam.
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Q: How is TNPSC Group 4 cut off calculated?
The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is released with the result. The cutoff is decided after the examination. The candidates are arranged in a category-wise merit list based on their marks secured in the written exams. The number of candidates that needs to be selected from each category is known and this number is marked in each list. The marks secured by the last candidates become the cutoff marks for that category.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission did not releease the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff with the result (released on March 24, 2023). The Commission is expected to release the exam cutoff after the completion of exam process.
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