TNPSC DEO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022, Check Complete Details Here!

Subjects

Syllabus

Unit I- General Science

• Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper -Power of Reasoning -Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning -Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future.
• Nature of Universe -General Scientific Laws –Mechanics Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy -Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, NuclearPhysics, Laser, Electronics and Communications.
• Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, and Pesticides.
• Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, and Human diseases.
• Environment and Ecology.

Unit II- Current Events

History

• Latest diary of events
• Polity -Political parties and political system in India. 
• Public awareness and General administration. 
• Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
• Science -Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
• Prominent Personalities in various spheres-Arts, Science, Literature, and Philosophy.

Geography

• Geographical landmarks
• Policy on environment and ecology. 

Economics

• Current socio-economic problems

Science

• Latest inventions on science & technology

Unit III- Geography

• Physical features.
  • Communication.
  • Transport.
  • Agricultural pattern.
  • Forest and Wildlife.
  • Minerals and Natural resources.
  • Soil.
  • Rivers in India.
  • Water Resources.
  • Weather and Climate. 
  • Rainfall.
  • Monsoon
  • Social Geography
    • Population density and distribution.
    • Racial, Linguistic Groups and Major Tribes.
• Natural calamity.

• Disaster Management.
• Environmental pollution:
• Reasons and preventive measures.
• Climate change.
• Green energy.

Unit IV- History and Culture of India

• Indus valley civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms -South Indian history.
• Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
• Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom.
• India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.

Unit V- Indian Polity

• Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution - Salient features of the Constitution - Union, State and Union Territory.
• Citizenship, Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties, Directive
• Principles of State Policy.
• Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj.
• Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships.
• Election - Judiciary in India – Rule of law.
• Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta - Right to Information - Empowerment of women - Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.

Unit VI- Indian Economy

• Nature of Indian economy– Five year plan models - an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
• Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy - Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments - Goods and Services Tax.
• Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture - Industrial growth - Rural Welfare Oriented Programmes – Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty

Unit VII- Indian National Movement

• National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule - Indian National Congress - Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore and others.
• Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements.
• Communalism and partition

Unit VIII- Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests

• Conversion of information to data
• Collection, compilation, and presentation of data
• Tables, graphs, diagrams
• Parametric representation of data
• 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
• Behavioral ability
• Basic terms, Communications in information technology
• Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Decision-making and problem-solving.

Logical Reasoning: 

• Puzzles- Dice
• Visual Reasoning 
• Alphanumeric Reasoning
• Number Series
• Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences. 

UNIT- IX: 

History, Culture, Heritage and Socio–Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

• History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
• Thirukkural:
  • Significance as Secular literature.
  • Relevance to Everyday Life.
  • Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity.
  • Thirukkural and Universal Values - Equality, Humanism, etc
  • Relevance to Socio -Politico-Economic affairs.
  • Philosophical content in Thirukkural
• Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule - Role of women in the freedom struggle.
• Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.

UNIT – X: Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

• Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
• Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people –Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
• Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio - Economic development.
• Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
• Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
• Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
• E-governance in Tamil Nadu.

Subjects

Topics

Syllabus for Paper-1 (Tamil Community Eligibilty Test)

• Translation.
  • Translation from Tamil to English.
  • Translation from English to Tamil.
• Summarizing.
• Conceptualization.
• Expanding the theme.
• Essay Writing from the theme.
• Essay writing related to Thirukkural.
  • Literature of a secular character.
  • Relevance by daily life.
  • Impact of Thirukkural on Mankind.
  • Crucial and immutable values- Equality, Humanity etc.
  • Thirukkuralin in socio-political economic events fitting.
  • Philosophical Principles in Thirukkural.
• Letter Writing(Official)
• Knowledge of Tamil Language.

Syllabus for Paper-2 (General Studies)

Unit I : Modern history of India and Indian culture 

• Advent of European invasion.
• Expansion and consolidation of British rule.
• Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors.
• Social reforms and religious movements - India since independence.
• Characteristics of Indian culture.
• Unity in diversity - race, color, language, custom.
• India - a secular state.
• Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music.
• Growth of rationalist.
• Dravidian movement in Tamil
• Nadu.
• Political parties and populist schemes.
• National renaissance - Early uprising against British rule.
• 1857 Revolt.
• Indian National Congress.
• Emergence of national leaders - Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji.
• Growth of militant movements.
• Different modes of agitations.
• Era of different Acts & Pacts - World war & final phase struggle.
• Communalism led to partition - Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others.

Unit II- General Mental Ability

• Conversion of information to data 
• Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams 
• Parametric representation of data 
• Analytical interpretation of data
• School arithmetic
• Percentage
• Highest Common Factor(HCF)
• Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
• Ratio and Proportion
• Simple interest
• Compound interest
• Area
• Volume
• Time and Work
• Probability
• Information technology
• Basic terms, Communications
• Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Decision making and problem solving 
• Basics in Computers/Computer terminology.

UNIT - 3: Role and impact of science and technology in the development

of India and Tamil Nadu

• Nature of universe
• General scientific laws
• Scientific instruments
• Inventions and discoveries
• National scientific laboratories
• Science glossary – Physical quantities, standards and units
• Mechanics and properties of matter
• Force, motion and energy
• Heat, light and sound
• Magnetism, electricity and electronics 
• Atomic and nuclear physics
• Astronomy and space science
• Elements and compounds
• Acids, bases and salts
• Oxidation and reduction
• Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds 
• Natural disasters and Safeguard measures 
• Chemistry of ores and metals
• Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides 
• Biochemistry and biotechnology
• Polymers and plastics
• Electrochemistry
• Main concepts of life science
• The cell -basic unit of life
• Classification of living organisms
• Nutrition and dietetics
• Respiration
• Excretion of metabolic waste
• Bio – communication
• Blood and blood circulation
• Endocrine system
• Reproductive system
• Animals, plants and human life
• Govt. policy /organizations on Science and Technology
• Role, achievement & impact of Science and Technology
• Energy - self sufficiency - oil exploration 
• Defence Research Organization
• Ocean research and development
• Genetics - the science of heredity 
• Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio - diversity and its conservation
• Human diseases, prevention and remedies 
• Communicable diseases and non - communicable diseases
• Alcoholism and Drug abuse
• Computer science and advancement 
• Genetic Engineering - Remote sensing and benefits.

Syllabus for Paper-3(General Studies)

Unit I - Indian polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India and Geography of India 

Indian Polity

• Constitution of India
• Preamble to the constitution
• Salient features of constitution
• Union, state and territory
• Citizenship - rights and duties 
• Fundamental rights
• Directive principles of state policy 
• Fundamental duties
• Human rights charter
• Union executive
• Union legislature
• Parliament
• State executive
• State legislature – assembly
• Status of Jammu & Kashmir
• Local government- panchayat raj
• Indian federalism - center state relations 
• Judiciary in India
• Rule of law/Due process of law
• Emergency provisions
• Civil services in India
• Administrative Challenges in a welfare state
• Complexities of district administration 
• Elections
• Election Commission Union and State 
• Official language and Schedule – VIII 
• Amendments to constitution
• Schedules to constitution.

Emerging political trends across the world affecting India

• Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighboring countries and in the region
• Security and defense-related matters 
• Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts
• The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world. 

Geography of India

• Earth and universe
• Solar system
• Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere 
• Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate 
• Water resources - rivers in India
• Soil, minerals & natural resources
• Natural vegetation - Forest & wildlife 
• Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries 
• Transport & communication
• Centers of trade, commerce & art
• Social geography - population - density and distribution
• Natural calamities - disaster management 
• Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
• Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures
• Pollution Control

Unit II- Tamil language, Tamil society - Its culture and Heritage / English Language

Tamil Language

• In Tamil

OR

English Language

• Précis writing.
• Report writing on current issues. 
• Comprehension of a given passage and answering questions thereupon

Unit III- Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

• State government organization - structure, functions and control mechanism
• District administration -role in people’s welfare oriented programmes
• Industrial map of Tamil Nadu – role of state government
• Public Services - role of recruitment agencies
• State finance -- resources, budget and financial administration
• Use of IT in administration - e-governance in the State
• Natural calamities -strategic planning in the State
• Social welfare
• Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu
• Union government organization - structure, functions and control mechanism 
• Relationship between State and Union 
• Industrial map of India - role of Union government
• Public Services - role of recruitment agencies in Union Government
• Union finance - resources, budget and financial administration
• Use of IT in administration - e- governance in Union Government
• Natural calamities -strategic planning by the Union
• Social welfare - government sponsored schemes by Government of India.

Syllabus for Paper-4 (Degree Standard)

Education (Degree std.) B.Ed course

• Current trends and challenges in Education
• Innovation in Education
• Education Psychology
• Philosophy in Education, Eastern and Western Education
• Education Sociology
• Scheme S.S.A. & RMSA
• Curriculum - Measurements and Evaluation 
• Human Rights & R.T.E. Act - Learner /Learning
• Inclusive Education
• Information and Communication Technology
• Education Management
• Gender Sensitization
• Environmental Education
• Vocational Guidance
• Health and Physical Education
• Distance and Open Learning
• Outreach Programme
• Committee and Commissions in Education 
• Basic concept of Psychology.

Subjects

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

General Studies & Mental Aptitude Test

200

300

3 Hours

Particulars

Paper I

Paper II

Paper III

Paper IV

Subject

Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard)

General Studies (Degree Standard)

General Studies (Degree Standard)

Education (Course of B.Ed)

Nature of questions

Descriptive 

Descriptive

Descriptive

Objective

Number of Questions

-

-

-

200

Exam duration

3 hours 

3 hours 

3 hours

3 hours

Maximum Marks 

100

300

300

300

Sr.No.

Subjects

Books

Author/ Publications

1

General Studies

14000 + Objective Questions - 

General Studies

Manohar Pandey

2

Current Events

The Yearly Current Affairs 2022 for Competitive Exams 6th Edition

Disha Experts

3

Geography

Indian and World Geography

Majid Husain

4

History and Culture of India

Indian History and Culture

Allied Publications

5

Indian Polity

Indian Polity

M Laxmikanth

6

Indian Economy

Indian Economy for Civil Services, Universities, and Other Examinations 13th edition

Ramesh Singh

7

Indian National Movement

MHI9 Indian National Movement in English Medium, Edition 2019

Gullybaba Publishing House

8

Aptitude and Mental Ability

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R.S Aggarwal and Abhijit Guha