Prepare smart and stay consistent with this 90-day TNPSC Group 1 study planner. Covering both Prelims and Mains as per the latest syllabus, this planner offers day-wise guidance with subject focus, answer writing, current affairs, and aptitude practice to help you stay exam-ready and confident.
How to Use:
- Daily Schedule(~4–5 hours/day):
- 1.5 hrs → Prelims GS (MCQs)
- 1 hr → Mains answer writing
- 30–45 min → Aptitude / Current Affairs / Revision
- Stick to timings – simulate exam conditions
- Log your progress – track topics, time, and errors daily
Day‑Wise Plan (Days 1–30)
|
Day |
Prelims GS |
Mains Practice |
Aptitude & CA / Revision |
|
1 |
General Science – Physics |
GS III: Write 2 answers on Modern History |
SI/CI practice + Current Affairs |
|
2 |
Chemistry – Periodic Table |
GS II: Short answer on Industrial Policy |
Simplification + news (last 7 days) |
|
3 |
Biology – Human Physiology |
GS IV: Globalization essay (200 w) |
Time & Work |
|
4 |
Geography – Indian Physical |
GS III: Polity – Federalism answer |
TSD + Recent news |
|
5 |
Geography – Climate & Soils |
GS III: Tamil Culture writing practice |
Ratio/Percentage |
|
6 |
History – Ancient (India) |
GS II: Social Movements answer |
DI basics + news |
|
7 |
History – Medieval India |
GS IV: Environmental policy essay |
Averages + weekend current affairs |
|
8 |
History – Modern India |
GS III: Science & Tech in India |
Simplify + news |
|
9 |
Science – Polymers & Materials |
GS II: Welfare schemes response |
Mensuration |
|
10 |
Polity – Constitution |
GS III: Centre–State Relations |
Time & Distance |
|
11 |
Polity – Fundamental Rights |
GS IV: Disaster Management writing |
SI/CI |
|
12 |
Economy – National Concepts |
GS III: Digital India short answer |
Ratio + Recent News |
|
13 |
Economy – TN Economy |
GS IV: Biodiversity question |
DI + news |
|
14 |
TN History – Sangam to Pallava |
GS III: Tamil Society answer |
Simplify + CA |
|
15 |
TN Movements – Justice & Rights |
GS II: Gender issues short answer |
Percentage + news |
|
16 |
Environment – Basics |
GS IV: Pollution control essay |
Averages + Weekend recap |
|
17 |
Ecology & Biodiversity |
GS III: Agriculture tech answer |
TSD + news |
|
18 |
Disaster Mgmt & Policies |
GS II: Public health schemes |
DI + Simplification |
|
19 |
Current Affairs – International |
GS IV: Map-based India geography |
SI/CI + news |
|
20 |
Current Affairs – TN Focus |
GS III: Defence/R&D short answer |
Ratio + current updates |
|
21 |
Revision – GS Days 1–10 |
Practice 3 mixed short answers |
Aptitude mixed sets |
|
22 |
Revision – GS Days 11–20 |
GS IV: Write essay + map answer |
CA recap + simplification |
|
23 |
Mock Test – Prelims (100 MCQs) |
– |
Analyze errors + apt practice |
|
24 |
Analysis + GS weak areas |
Rewrite 2 weak answers from mock |
CA update |
|
25 |
GS – Focus 3 weakest topics |
Practise Paper III short + long answers |
Aptitude timed set |
|
26 |
GS – Next 3 weak topics |
GS II: Write 1 social issue essay |
CA review + DI |
|
27 |
GS – Final weak areas |
GS IV: Environmental essay |
Timed aptitude pack |
|
28 |
Mock Test – Prelims (100 MCQs) |
– |
Mock analysis + CA |
|
29 |
Review GS + correct answers |
Rewrite Paper III long answer |
Aptitude & current affair revision |
|
30 |
Full-length Mains mini-test |
3-question mix across Papers II–IV |
Light revision + CA recap |
TNPSC Group 1 Study Plan — Days 31 to 60
|
Day |
Prelims GS Focus |
Mains Answer Writing Practice |
Aptitude / Current Affairs / Notes |
|
31 |
Science – Physics: Mechanics basics |
GS Paper II: Essay on Economic Development |
SI/CI practice + CA (weekly update) |
|
32 |
Geography – Physical features of India |
GS III: Short notes on Indian Constitution |
Simplification + current news |
|
33 |
History – Medieval India |
GS IV: Environmental challenges essay |
Time & Work + news review |
|
34 |
Polity – Union & State Govt structure |
GS II: Social justice movements essay |
TSD + news update |
|
35 |
Economy – Basics & TN economic policies |
GS III: Science & Technology answer |
Ratio + recent affairs |
|
36 |
Environment – Ecosystems & biodiversity |
GS IV: Disaster management in Tamil Nadu |
DI + aptitude test |
|
37 |
TN History – Sangam age and early dynasties |
GS II: Gender issues short notes |
Mensuration + CA quiz |
|
38 |
Geography – Climate & Monsoon patterns |
GS III: Agriculture & allied sectors |
Percentage + current affairs |
|
39 |
History – Indian National Movement |
GS IV: Biodiversity and conservation essay |
Time & Distance + news |
|
40 |
Polity – Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles |
GS II: Public health schemes short answer |
SI/CI + current updates |
|
41 |
Economy – Inflation, Budget, Taxes |
GS III: Tamil culture and society |
Ratio & aptitude |
|
42 |
Environment – Pollution & waste management |
GS IV: Map-based questions (TN geography) |
CA review + simplification |
|
43 |
Current Affairs – National |
GS II: Write 2 short notes on welfare schemes |
Aptitude mixed practice |
|
44 |
Current Affairs – Tamil Nadu focus |
GS III: Technology advancements |
CA updates + DI |
|
45 |
Revision of Days 31–44 topics |
Practice Paper II: Essay & 2 short answers |
Aptitude + CA review |
|
46 |
Mock Test – Prelims style (100 MCQs) |
– |
Analyze mock + error log |
|
47 |
Analyze mock test & focus on weak areas |
Rewrite 2 weak mains answers |
Aptitude timed test |
|
48 |
GS – Focus on History and Economy weak spots |
GS IV: Environment essay rewrite |
CA flashcards + aptitude |
|
49 |
GS – Geography & Polity weak topics |
GS II: Social issues essay practice |
Percentage + current affairs |
|
50 |
GS – Science & Technology revision |
GS III: Tamil society & culture |
DI + aptitude practice |
|
51 |
Revision – TN History & Geography |
Paper IV: Disaster management essay |
CA review + simplification |
|
52 |
Revision – Indian Economy & Polity |
Paper II: Essay writing & short answer |
Aptitude mixed sets |
|
53 |
Prelims Mock Test #5 (150 MCQs) |
– |
Mock analysis + CA review |
|
54 |
Analyze and note mistakes from Mock #5 |
Rewrite 3 mains answers focusing on clarity |
Aptitude practice + current affairs |
|
55 |
GS – Focus on weakest 3 Prelims topics |
Paper III: Write on Tamil culture or environment |
Quick aptitude + CA quiz |
|
56 |
GS – Revise Economy + Environment |
Paper II: Social welfare essay |
DI + aptitude set |
|
57 |
GS – Geography revision (maps & key facts) |
Paper IV: Economy and disaster management answers |
Aptitude + CA flashcards |
|
58 |
Revision – Polity and Constitution |
Mixed short answers practice |
Current affairs review |
|
59 |
Prelims Mixed MCQs (100 Questions) |
Paper III: Science & technology essay |
Aptitude timed test |
|
60 |
Full revision of all Prelims GS topics |
Paper II & IV answer writing |
Final CA revision + light aptitude |
Tips for Days 31–60:
- Focus on answer writing daily for mains papers.
- Build strong revision habits by reviewing weak topics immediately after mocks.
- Keep current affairs updated weekly with news clipping or apps.
- Time your practice to simulate exam pressure.
- Use flashcards or notes to revise key facts quickly.
TNPSC Group 1 – Days 61 to 90 Daily Study Plan
|
Day |
Prelims Focus |
Mains Writing Practice |
Aptitude / Current Affairs / Notes |
|
61 |
Full Prelims Mock Test #6 (200 Qs) |
GS Paper II – Essay on Social Justice |
Revise SI/CI + CA (1 week) |
|
62 |
Analyze Mock #6: Time & Accuracy Review |
Rewrite 2 weak Mains answers |
Aptitude timed set + news review |
|
63 |
GS – Science & Geography Revision |
Paper III – Write short notes on Constitution |
Percentages + CA quiz |
|
64 |
GS – History + Polity MCQ Practice |
GS IV – Write essay on Disaster Mgmt in TN |
Ratio & Time + CA |
|
65 |
Prelims Mock #7 |
Mains: Paper II – Social Movements (200 words) |
Mock analysis + short note recap |
|
66 |
Analyze + Revise Mock #7 Errors |
Rewrite weak answers (2 from mock) |
Quick aptitude set |
|
67 |
GS – Economy & TN Governance Revision |
GS IV – Economy: Inclusive Growth Essay |
DI + CA flashcard notes |
|
68 |
GS – TN Culture & History Qs Practice |
GS III – Tamil Culture (Long Answer) |
Aptitude pack + Budget review |
|
69 |
Prelims Mock #8 |
Mains: Paper III – S&T and Defense Essay |
CA update + Aptitude test |
|
70 |
Analyze + Review Paper III Answers |
Rewriting Paper III answers (precision focus) |
TSD + Mixed aptitude revision |
|
71 |
GS – Environment & Climate Qs Practice |
GS IV – Map + Disaster Management (Short Qs) |
Flash notes + CA quiz |
|
72 |
Prelims Mixed MCQ – 100 Qs |
Write 3 Mains Short Answers across Papers |
Aptitude sectional test |
|
73 |
GS Revision – Polity & History |
GS II – Social Issues (Essay & Short Note) |
Quick CA revision |
|
74 |
Prelims Mock #9 |
Paper II – Essay + 2 short answers |
Analyze aptitude errors |
|
75 |
Review + Correct Mock 9 Errors |
Paper II – Rewrite 1 full answer + Notes recap |
Formula flashcards |
|
76 |
GS – All Subjects (Rapid Notes Review) |
GS IV – Essay on Environmental Sustainability |
CA revision + test |
|
77 |
Mains Mock Test #1 (3 hrs – Paper II) |
Simulated test with timer |
Only GS focus today |
|
78 |
Analyze Mock #1 |
Rewrite 1 poor long & 2 short answers |
Light aptitude |
|
79 |
Mains Mock Test #2 (3 hrs – Paper III) |
Full writing session |
CA update + Quick Qs |
|
80 |
Analyze & Rewrite Weak Answers |
Revise answer structure + stats/examples |
Light aptitude + rest |
|
81 |
GS Prelims Revision – Final Round 1 |
Paper II & III: Write 2 Short Notes |
CA from last 3 weeks |
|
82 |
GS – Paper IV Notes (Economy, Env) |
Practice 3 map-based or diagrammatic answers |
Aptitude mix test |
|
83 |
Mains Mock Test #3 – Paper IV |
Full 3-hr paper (timed) |
Review CA + policy schemes |
|
84 |
Answer Analysis + Final Correction |
Rewrite 2 weak long answers from Paper IV |
Light aptitude |
|
85 |
Hybrid Mock Day (100 Prelims + 1 Essay) |
Speed practice + Mains integration |
Rest + reflect |
|
86 |
Prelims Final Mock Test #10 |
No mains today – speed focus |
Analyze & revise |
|
87 |
Review weak areas (Prelims topics) |
Essay rewriting & intro/conclusion polishing |
CA + Aptitude retouch |
|
88 |
Prelims GS – Static Final Recap |
Mains – 2 Final Essays (self-timed) |
Notes revision |
|
89 |
Light Review of Mistakes + Flash Cards |
Rewrite 1 full Paper IV answer from mock |
No new topics |
|
90 |
Final Simulation (Mock + Rest) |
Short reflective write-up + confidence boost |
Light reading / Sleep Early |
Tips for These 30 Days:
- Simulate actual exam timing during mocks.
- Don’t skip analysis – reviewing mistakes is as important as practice.
- Refine presentation – underline, structure paragraphs, avoid jargon.
- Limit new content intake after Day 85 – focus on revision.
- Take care of sleep, hydration, and breaks – energy management is key.
