30‑Day Study Planner for TNPSC Group 1

Here’s a 30‑Day Individual Study Planner for TNPSC Group I (Prelims & Mains) based on the latest syllabus. It’s broken into daily tasks and structured for effective coverage:

TNPSC Group I Prelims Syllabus (Focus Areas)

From the Prelims:

General Studies (Degree Std.) – 175 Qsacross:
1. General Science
2. Current Events (National/International)
3. Geography of India
4. History & Culture of India + India National Movement
5. Indian Polity
6. Indian Economy + Development Administration (TN focus)
7. Tamil Nadu History, Culture & Socio‑Political Movements
  ‑ Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Std.) – 25 Qs: logical reasoning, puzzles, basic numeracy, DI, simplification, percentages, ratio, SI/CI, time & work, time & distance, area & volume.

30‑Day Planner Table for TNPSC Group 1 Prelims:

Day	Topics – GS (Degree)	Topics – Aptitude & Mental Ability	Daily Task
1	General Science basics (Physics: motion, light)	Simplification, BODMAS	Read + 20Q practice
2	General Science (Chemistry: elements, reactions)	Fractions, Decimals, %	Practice 20Q
3	Geography of India intro (physiography)	Ratio & Proportion	Practice sets
4	Geography – climate, rivers	Averages, Percentages	Mixed Qs
5	Indian History – Ancient India	Simplification 20Q + DI intro	timed quiz
6	Indian History – Medieval India	Time & Work	20Q Puzzles
7	Indian History – Modern India	Time, Speed & Distance	Mixed practice
8	India National Movement overview	SI & CI	Test
9	Indian Polity – Constitution	Simple Interest	Practice
10	Polity – Fundamental Rights & Governance	Compound Interest	Timed test
11	Polity – State Govt & Local Bodies	Simplification + DI	20Q
12	Indian Economy – Basic macro concepts	Ratio/Percentage	Mixed Q
13	Economy – TN development admin	Time & Work	Timed set
14	Tamil Nadu History & Culture	Time, Speed & Distance	Practice
15	TN Socio‑Political Movements	SI & CI	set
16	Current Events – last 6 months	Mixed Aptitude review	30Q
17	Current Events – TN‑focused	Puzzles & Reasoning	Mini test
18	Review GS: Science + Geography	DI & Mensuration	practice
19	Review GS: History + Polity	Time & Work mix	timed
20	Review GS: Economy + TN History	SI & Ratio	set
21	Full Mock Prelims	Full Aptitude practice	Take full mock
22	Analyze mock + GS weak areas	Targeted Aptitude sets	Revise weak
23	GS: focus on weakest 2 topics	Reasoning puzzles	timed
24	GS Revision: 3 topics	Mixed Aptitude	set
25	GS: Current Events + Geography	DI + Simplification	timed
26	GS: History + Polity revision	SI/CI + TSD	test
27	GS: Economy + TN movements	Full Aptitude review	set
28	Full Mock Test 2	Aptitude retest	analyze errors
29	GS + Aptitude final revision	Flashcards & notes	light practice
30	Final Mock + Relax	Rest & sleep well	simulate exam

How to Use This Planner

One session per topic: ~1 hr GS + 30 min Aptitude + 30 min review.
Practice with time: Always use a timer.
Track performance: Maintain a journal of mistakes and revise weekly.
Mock Tests: Scheduled on Days 21 & 28; analyze deeply and work on weak topics.
Revision built in: Last week focuses on consolidated GS + aptitude review.
Rest & Confidence: Day 30 is for final affirmation & relaxation.

TNPSC Group I Mains 30‑Day Planner (Table)

Day	Paper & Unit Focus	Daily Task
1	Paper II – Unit I: Modern Indian History & Culture	Revise key eras (British invasion–1857); write 2 short answers.
2	Same: 1857 Revolt – Early National Movement	Write 2 long answers.
3	Same: Gandhi, Nehru, Ambedkar, Tagore	Practice essay (200 words).
4	Paper II – Unit II: Social Issues (India & TN) – Poverty, Literacy	Write 2 signals answers.
5	Same: Unemployment, Gender issues	Practice essay.
6	Same: Welfare schemes & policy responses	2 short answers + scheme evaluation.
7	Paper II – Unit III: Aptitude & Mental Ability: Simplification, Percentage	Solve 20 Qs and practice answer logic.
8	Same: Ratio/Proportion, SI/CI	Solve problems + short calculations.
9	Cure & Revise all aptitude topics	Timed section test (30 mins).
10	Paper III – Unit I: Indian Polity & Emerging Trends	Write 2 long answers (Constitution, Federalism).
11	Same: Centre–State relations, Local Govt	1 essay + 1 short answer.
12	Paper III – Unit II: Science & Tech impact	Practice on Agriculture tech, Digital India etc.
13	Same: Space, IT, biotech, defense R&D	Write short notes.
14	Paper III – Unit III: Tamil Society, Culture & Heritage	Write 2 answers (Dravidian movement, Carnatic music).
15	Same: Sangam literature, temple traditions	Write 1 essay.
16	Paper IV – Unit I: Geography of India (TN focus) – Physical features, rivers	Map-based Q + long answer.
17	Same: Climate, soils, agriculture zones	Write 2 answers.
18	Paper IV – Unit II: Environment, Biodiversity & Disaster Management	Practice writing 2 answers.
19	Same: Pollution, conservation, policies	Essay & short answer.
20	Same: Disaster risk, management systems	2 descriptive responses.
21	Paper IV – Unit III: Indian Economy & Global Trends	Write 2 answers (Budget, reforms).
22	Same: TN economy, welfare schemes	Practice essay.
23	Revision: Paper II Units I–III	Write 1 long + 2 short answers under time.
24	Revision: Paper III Units I–III	Similar format under time pressure.
25	Revision: Paper IV Units I–III	1 essay + map-based short answer.
26	Full Descriptive Test 1: 1 Q per unit across all papers	Write under exam conditions (3 hours).
27	Analysis Day: Review Test 1 & revise weak areas	Re-write improved answers.
28	Full Descriptive Test 2: Fresh Qs per unit	Exam conditions again (3 hours).
29	Test 2 Review: Revise corrections	Practice any remaining gaps.
30	Final Mock + Reflection: Full descriptive test + rest	Short revision & relax.

How to Use This Planner

Daily Study:
~2½ hrs study + ~1 hr answer writing.
Answer Writing Practice:
Use bullet structure—Intro, Body, Conclusion. Focus on clarity and fact accuracy.
Time Management:
Keep strict time limits—20–30 minutes per question during mocks.
Feedback Loop:
After every mock, re-write poor answers to refine expression.
Study Materials:
Use NCERTs, TNPSC-specific texts, and current affairs.