- It is also an objective type examination consisting of General Studies and one has to choose General Language either Tamil / English.
- Language paper English consist of three sections viz., Part A) Grammar, B) Literature and C) Authors and their Literary Works.
- There will be questions on village administrative units for twenty-five marks.
- Since educational qualification is SSLC level questions will be direct, simple and school text book in nature.
- It is a direct single examination clearing of this with maximum marks guarantees government service.
- The candidate has to apply via online through form available TNPSC website http://www.tnpsc.gov.in/. The notification and application form are usually made available online about 4 months (100-110 days) before the preliminary TNPSC examinations. Candidate must have read through the instruction given in the respective TNPSC notification, before applying.