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TNPSC and the Syllabus of TNPSC AE Exam Serving the public requires immense knowledge, sharper skills, and dedication. Individuals with all these attributes and a sense of duty towards their state choose Public Service as a career path. Working in the Public Service Commission is no easy task. Commission’s employees are responsible for

About TNPSC and the Syllabus of TNPSC AE Exam

Serving the public requires immense knowledge, sharper skills, and dedication. Individuals with all these attributes and a sense of duty towards their state choose Public Service as a career path. Working in the Public Service Commission is no easy task. Commission’s employees are responsible for the welfare of all the citizens of a district. They bridge the gap between the government and its citizen. So, if you are ready to take on all those responsibilities? Because a spider’s uncle once said that with great power comes great responsibility.

What is Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission?

During the British Raj in India, the Madras Service Commission was formed to examine the salary structure of the Indian Civil Service and handle some provincial duties. The commission was headed by Viscount Lee as chairman with 5 Englishmen and 4 Indians. The commission was established in 1929under the Madras Legislature act. After the country gained Independence, the states were reorganized and the name was changed to Madras Public Service Commission (MPSC). In 1970, the Madras Province changed its name to Tamil Nadu and the MPSC changed to Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

What does TNPSC Do?

தமிழ்நாடு பொது சேவை கமிஷன். TNPSC is duty-bound to perform all the tasks mentioned in Article 320 of the Indian Constitution. TNPSC also advises the government on framing rules for hiring individuals, Promotions, and appointments. They also conduct exams for recruitment to State, Subordinate, and Ministerial services. We have listed out the duties of TNPSC.

To conduct examinations for appointment to State/ Subordinate services.

Advising the Government on matters relating to the recruitments to the Civil Services in the state

Advising on the principles to be followed in making appointments to civil services and posts.

Guiding the Government while making promotions and transfers from one service to another.

Checking the suitability of the candidates for promotions and transfers and disciplinary matters

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TNPSC Assistant Engineer

The TNPSC will be hiring Assistant Engineers for various departments in the State Government. The exams will be held in the month of May 2018. There will be two papers, Paper 1 will deal with 200 questions on the respective discipline in Engineering Degree. Candidates will be given 3 hours of time to answer 200 questions for 300 marks. However, Paper 2 consists of 200 questions on General Studies, Aptitude, and Mental Ability. Since there will be 200 questions, 2 hours of time will be given for the candidates. For Paper 1 candidates must have knowledge in one of the following Engineering disciplines.

Automobile Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical/ Production/ Manufacturing Engineering

Agriculture Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Textile Engineering

To study for the paper 2 topics, candidates must prepare on the following topics. Some of which have been listed out to help individuals who have applied or in the process of applying for the TNPSC AE Recruitment.

Aptitude and Mental Ability

Puzzles

Decision Making

Time & Work

Area

Ratio & Proportion

Percentage

Analytica; Interpretation of Data

Tables, Graphs, Diagrams

Collection

Conversion of Information to Data

Complication and Presentation of Data

Parametric representation of Data

Simplification

HCF & LCM

Simple and Compound Interest

Volume

Logical Reasoning

Problem Solving

General Studies

History & Culture of India

The Economy of India

Indian Polity

Indian National Movement

General Science:

Physics

Botany

Zoology

Chemistry

Current Events:

Science

Geography

History

Political Science

Economics

Geography:

Rainfall

Natural Calamities

Weather and Climate

Earth and Universe

Water Resources

However, candidates can check the following books on General Aptitude and Reasoning. These books will help students with shortcuts and tips to solve aptitude and reasoning questions. Candidates can take mock tests from our website and prepare for the TNPSC Syllabus.

RD Sharma’s Objective Mathematics

Reasoning & Aptitude by Nem Singh

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by Abhijit Guha

A modern approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Aggarwal

Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey

Quicker Maths by M Tyra

Quantitative aptitude by R.S Agarwal

How To Prepare For Quantitative Aptitude For The CAT by Arun Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha

ETS Maths Review

Barron’s Guide

Kaplan GRE Math Workbook

Using these resources, applicants can get the best preparation to take on the Assistant Engineer Exam in TNPSC. However, subject knowledge in the related discipline is more important. So, go back to your textbooks and prepare well in advance.