Rachit Kumar SaxenaManager-Editorial
The TNPSC Group 4 exam was conducted on June 9, 2024, at the designated exam centres across the nation. The competition in the TNPSC Group 4 exam is very high because of the high number of applications applying and preparing for the exam. The candidates should accelerate their TNPSC Group 4 preparation to excel in the exam. The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official TNPSC Group 4 syllabus. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission does not mention the weightage of the topics in the official syllabus. The Commission released the official TNPSC exam pattern in the official notification. The candidates should practice with the TNPSC previous year's question papers in exam-like conditions so that they can condition their minds for the exam. The TNPSC Group 4 notification 2024 is expected to be released soon on its official website.
Q: How do I prepare for TNPSC Group 4 exam?
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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.
Upvote 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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TNPSC Group 4 Preparation 2024
The first and foremost thing to do is to read and analyse the previous year's question papers. TNPSC question paper gave a clear understanding of the demand for the exam. The candidates should prepare the TNPSC Preparation plan based on the demand for the exam and their strengths and weaknesses. The candidates should start with the newspaper and monthly competitive magazines. The daily notes preparation of the factual information given in the newspapers is a must for the TNPSC Group 4 preparation. The candidates need to prepare all the topics as given in the official TNPSC Group 4 notification. The names of the topics are mentioned in the official syllabus but the name of the topic does not explain the efforts required to prepare the topic. The candidates need to prepare all the topics of the TNPSC Group syllabus separately so that they can score better even when the paper is balanced one or skewed towards one section.
The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official TNPSC Group 4 2024 syllabus along with their inter-relationships. The candidates are also suggested to prepare in the Tamil Language because though it is qualifying only but some candidates even do not qualify this paper. The candidates should also internalise the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern so that they can score better in the exam. TNPSC Group 4 preparation requires more than six months. TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted across the state in the offline mode. The candidates need to give their best shot to secure maximum numbers as they can. The TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus is almost identical to the group 2 syllabus. The nature of the objective-type question paper differs from the group 2 exam. The TNPSC Group 4 exam is more factual oriented and hence the candidates should prepare for the exam accordingly.
The TNPSC Group 4 exam requires factual knowledge of General Knowledge topics such as History, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Polity, Environment and Ecology and General Science (physics, Chemistry and Biology). The candidates should prepare these topics from the standard reference books and NCERTs. The textbooks released by the Tamil Nadu State Education Board are also very helpful. Current Affairs play an important role in the preparation.
Apart from the above, the candidates must prepare the Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning for the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The total marks depend on all the sections given in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus. The candidates need to prepare the QA and LR by understanding the fundamental concepts and formulae and practising them regularly.
Some important books which lucidly provide factual information are as follows:
- Lucent General Knowledge
- Spectrum Modern History
- Geography of India by Majid Hussain
- Indian Polity by Laxmikant
- Newspaper
- Current Affairs magazine
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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The candidates can see here some important questions related to the TNPSC Group 4 exam preparation.
Q: How do I prepare for TNPSC Group 4?
The TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted by the Tamil Nadu government to fill Group 4 posts such as VDO in the state. 1. To prepare for this exam, you need to dedicate at least six months. 2. You need to understand the syllabus and exam pattern in detail before starting preparation. 3. The subjects asked include general studies, Tamil, and aptitude. 4. Out of these subjects, a greater number of questions are in Tamil; therefore, you can prepare SSLC standard Tamil well to score more in these subject questions. 5. For general studies questions, you can solve previous years' papers and make notes. 6. You have to stick to syllabus topics, which would be enough to qualify for the exam. 7. Practice is also important to prepare for this exam. You can learn about the required books for Tamil Nadu PSC Group 4 by visiting this Shiksha page: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/tnpsc-group-4-exam-preparation.
Upvote Q: Is the TNPSC Group 4 state-wide exam?
Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is a statewide exam. All the candidates from the state can apply and appear for the exam. The candidates from the state can claim the reservations mentioned for different categories if they belong to any one of them, but the candidates who have the domicile of another state cannot claim any reservation and need to appear as the General/Unreserved category candidates, irrespective of their category. Moreover, they will also require appearing and qualify in the Compulsory Tamil Paper asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam.
The Commission releases the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in its official calendar. No other recruiting agency can conduct the exam on that day if the eligibility condictions are same.
Upvote Q: Who conducts the TNPSC Group 4 Exam?
The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in offline mode. The Commission is the only sole authority who release the official notification, conduct of exam and the declaration of result.
The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2024 in November 2023. The Commission released the official dates related to the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024.
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