TNPSC Group 1 Mains Test Series
cum Guidance Programme 2026-27

Advent of Europeans, Colonialism and imperialism, Establishment, expansion and consolidation of British Rule, Early uprising against British Rule, South Indian rebellion 1799-1801 A.D., Vellore rebellion 1806 A.D., Sepoy mutiny of 1857 A.D., Indian National Movements, Moderation, Extremism and Terrorism Movements of Indian Patriotism, Significant Indian National Leaders, Rabindranath Tagore, Maulana Abulkalam Azad, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, B.R.Ambedkar and Vallabhai Patel

Constitutional developments in India from 1773 to 1950, Second World War and final phase of independence struggle, Partition of India, Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle, Subramanya Siva, Subramania Bharathiyar, V.O.Chidambaranar, C.Rajagopalachariyar, Thanthai Periyar, Kamarajar and others

Impact of British rule on socio-economic affairs, National Renaissance Movement, Socio-religious reform movements, Social reform and educational reform acts, Emergence of “Social Justice” Ideology in Tamil Nadu, Origin, Growth, Decay and achievements of Justice Party, Socio-political movements and its achievements after Justice Party, India since Independence, Salient features of Indian culture, Unity in diversity, Race, Language, Religion, Customs and Rituals, India, a Secular State, Organizations for Fine Arts, Dance, Drama and Music, Cultural Panorama, National Symbols, Eminent personalities in cultural field, Latest historical research developments in Tamil Nadu.

Population Explosion, Fertility, Mortality, Population Control Programmes, Migration, Poverty, Illiteracy, Dropouts, Right to Education, Women Education, Skill based education and programmes, E-Learning

Child labour and Child abuse, Child Education, Child school dropouts, Child abuse, Laws to protect Child abuse, Child protection and welfare schemes, Sanitation: Rural and Urban Sanitation, Role of Panchayat Raj and Urban development agencies in sanitation schemes and programmes, Women Empowerment: Social justice to women, Schemes and programmes, Domestic violence, Dowry menace, Sexual assault, Laws and awareness programmes, Prevention of violence against women, Role of Government and NGOs in women empowerment, Schemes and Programmes

Social Changes: Urbanization, Policy, Planning and Programmes in India and Tamil Nadu, Comparative study on social and economic indicators, Impact of violence on society, Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence, Causes, Steps to control and awareness, Problems of minorities, Human rights issues, Regional disparities in India, Causes and remedies, Social development: Approaches, Models, Policies and programmes, Linkage between education and social development, Community development programmes, Self-employment and entrepreneurship development, Role of NGOs in social development, Education, Health and human development, Health care problems in India, Children, Adolescents, Women and Aged, Health Policy in India, Schemes, Health Care Programmes in India, Vulnerable sections of the population: Problems, laws and punishments, Various welfare programmes to vulnerable sections by State, Central Government and NGOs, Current Affairs.

Ethics and Human Interface: Definition and scope of ethics, Ethics of Indian Schools of Philosophy, Ethics of Thirukkural, Kinds of ethics: Intuitionism, Existentialism, Duties and responsibility, Moral judgements, Moral Absolutism, Moral Obligation, Attitude: Its influence and relation with thought and behaviour, Moral and political attitudes

Ethics in public administration: Philosophical basis of governance and probity in Governance, Codes of ethics and conduct: Primary responsibilities of public service professionals, Transparency of information sharing and service delivery, Professional and non-professional interaction, Potentially beneficial interaction, Maintenance of confidentiality of records, Disclosure of Information, Boundaries of competence, Consultation on ethical obligation, Ethics and Non-discrimination, Citizen’s Charters, Challenges of corruption, Ethics of public polity determination.

Constitution of India, Historical background, Making of the Indian Constitution, Preamble, Salient features of Indian Constitution, Parts, Articles and Schedules, Amendments, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Structure, Power and Functions of Governments: Union Government, Legislature: Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Executive: President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Constitutional Authorities, Judiciary: Supreme Court, Judicial Review, Judicial activism, Latest Verdicts, State Government, Legislature: State Legislative Assembly, State Legislative Council, Executive: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, Judiciary: High Court, District Courts, Subordinate Courts, Tribunals

Local Government: Rural and Urban Local Governments, Historical background, 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, Union Territories: Evolution, Administration, Federalism: Indian Federal System, Differentiating from other forms of federalism, Union-State Relations: Legislative, Administrative and Financial relations, Indian Administration: Civil Services in India, Historical background, Classification of Civil Services, Central and State Services, Recruitment and Training

Political Parties: National and Regional, Pressure groups, Public opinion, Mass Media, Social Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Administrative Reforms: Central Vigilance Commission, Anti-Corruption measures, Lokadalat, Lokayukta, Lokpal, Ombudsman in India, RTI Act, Citizen's Grievances and Administrative Reform Commission, Administrative Tribunals, Profile of Indian States: Demography, State Language, Developmental Programmes, e-governance, India and World: India's foreign policy, India's relationship with world countries, Defence and National Security, Nuclear Policy, Terrorism, Human Rights and Environmental issues, International Organisations, Pacts and Summits, Current Affairs.

Science and Technology, Role, Achievements and Developments, their applications and impacts, Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts, Oxidation and reduction, Carbon, Nitrogen and their compounds, Chemistry of Ores and Metals, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides, Polymer and Plastics, Corrosion, Chemistry in everyday life, Energy, Renewable and Non-Renewable, Self-sufficiency, Oils and Minerals exploration, Space Research, Nano Science and Technology, Application of Nano-materials

Advancements in the fields of Information Technology, Robotics and Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Communication, Computer System Architecture, Operating System, Computer Networks, Cryptography and Network security, Relational Database Management System, Software Engineering, Image Processing, Machine Learning

Cropping pattern in India, Organic farming, Agriculture Biotechnology, Commercially available Genetically Modified Crops, Eco, Social impact of Genetically Modified Crops, Intellectual Property Rights, Bio Safety, Floriculture, Olericulture, Pomology and Medicinal Plants, Conventional and Modern Propagation Technique, Glass House, Hydroponics, Bonsai, Garden features and operations, methods to preserve fruits and vegetables, Genetic Engineering and its importance in Agriculture, Integrated farming, Vermiculture, Main concepts of Life Science, the cell, the basic unit of life, classification of living organism, Nutrition and Dietetics, Respiration, Blood and blood circulation, Endocrine system, Excretion of metabolic wastes, Reproductive system, Animals and human-bio communication, Pheromones and allelochemicals, Genetics, Science of heredity, Health and hygiene, Human diseases, Communicable and non-communicable diseases, Preventions and remedies, Alcoholism and drug abuse, Genetic engineering, Organ transplantation, Stem Cell Technology, Forensic science, Sewage treatment, Government policy, Organisations in Science and Technology, Role and Functions, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ocean Research and Development, Medical Tourism, Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology, Latest inventions in Science and Technology, Current Affairs.

Origin and Development of Tamilian, Palmleaf Manuscript, Document, Archaeological excavation in Tamil Nadu, Adhichanallur, Arikkamedu, Keeladi, Konthakai, Manalur, Sivakalai, Arts, Science and Culture: Literature, Music, Drama and other arts, Science, Culture (Internal and External), Tamil Society and the condition of business, Sangam age, Medieval age, Modern age

Growth of Rationalist, Origin and Development of Dravidian Movements in Tamil Nadu, Their contribution in Socio and economic development, Socio and cultural life of the modern Tamilian: Caste, Religion, Women, Polity, Education, Economics, Commerce and Relationship with other countries, Tamil Diaspora, Development of modern Tamils: Print, Edition, Translation, Film Industries, Computer and Media.

Earth and Universe: Solar System, Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere, India and Tamil Nadu: Location, Physical Divisions, Drainage, Weather and Climate: Monsoon, Rainfall, Natural Resources: Soil, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife, Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects, Mineral Resources, Energy Resources, Agriculture: Crops, Livestock, Fisheries, Agricultural Revolutions

Industries, Population: Growth, Distribution and Density, Migration, Races, Tribes, Linguistics and Religions, Trade, Geo Politics: Border Disputes, Ocean and Sea: Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Map: Locating features and Places, Current Affairs.

Ecology: Structure and function of ecosystem, Ecological succession, Ecosystem services, Biodiversity conservation, Biodiversity Types, Biodiversity Hot Spots in India, Biodiversity: Significance and Threats, In-situ and Ex-situ conservation measures, Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Biodiversity Act, Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution, Pollution Prevention and control strategies, Solid and hazardous waste management, Environmental Standards and Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process, Environmental Clearance, Environmental Auditing

Sustainable Development: Global Environmental Issues and Management, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets, Climate Change, Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu, India and Global scenario, Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures, Clean and Green Energy, Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Environmental Laws, Policies and Treaties in India and Global scenario, Natural calamities, Manmade Disasters, Disaster Management and National Disaster Management Authority, Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Environmental Health and Sanitation, Current Affairs.

Features of Indian Economy, National Income, Capital formation, NEP (New Economic Policy), NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), Agriculture, Role of Agriculture, Land Reforms, New Agricultural Strategy, Green Revolution, Contract Farming, Minimum Support Price, Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security, Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour, Rural Credit and Indebtedness, World Trade Organization and Agriculture, Industry, Growth, Policy, Role of Public Sector and Disinvestment, Privatisation and Liberalization, Public Private Partnership (PPP), SEZs (Special Economic Zones), MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), Make in India

Infrastructure in India, Transport System, Power, Communication, Social Infrastructure, Research and Development, Banking and Finance: Banking, Money and Finance, Central Bank, Commercial Bank, Non Banking Financial Institutions, Stock Market, Financial Reforms, Financial Stability, Monetary Policy, Reserve Bank of India and Autonomy, Public Finance, Sources of Revenue, Tax and Non-Tax Revenue, Canons of Taxation, Goods and Service Tax, Public Expenditure, Fiscal Policy, Public Debt, Finance Commission, Fiscal Federalism

Issues in Indian Economy, Poverty and Inequality, Poverty alleviation programmes, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, New Welfare Programmes for Rural Poverty, Unemployment, Gender inequality, Inflation, Inflation targeting, Deflation, Sustainable Economic Growth, India’s Foreign Trade, Balance of Payment, Export-Import Policy, Foreign Exchange Market, Foreign Direct Investment, Globalization, Global Economic Crisis, Impact on Indian economy, International Institutions, IMF (International Monetary Fund), World Bank, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation), ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations). Tamil Nadu Economy and Issues, Gross State Domestic Product, Trends in State’s Economic Growth, Demographic Profile of Tamil Nadu, Agriculture, Contract Farming, Tamil Nadu State Policy on Promotion of Organic Farming, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development in Tamil Nadu, Infrastructure, Power, Transportation systems, Tourism, Health, Eco-tourism, Social Infrastructure, Self Help Groups and Rural women empowerment, Rural Poverty and Unemployment, Regional economic disparities, Local Government, Recent Government welfare programmes, Current Affairs.