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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Research Assistant Syllabus and Exam pattern for 2023. The TNPSC Research Assistant syllabus and exam pattern will be available on the official website of TNPSC. Candidates who are beginning with their preparation for the TNPSC Research Assistant exam must download the syllabus pdf to keep it handy. The candidates have to undergo a written exam and an interview as part of the selection process.

According to the TNPSC Research Assistant exam pattern, the written exam will be divided into 2 papers of 300 & 150 marks respectively.
Candidates should refer to the most recommended books for their preparation to secure a seat for the TNPSC Research Assistant Job Profile.
The TNPSC Research Assistant syllabus will guide the candidates throughout their preparation and helps to avoid missing out on anything.

You can check the entire article ahead to know all about the TNPSC Research Assistant syllabus and TNPSC Research Assistant exam pattern. Also, get some amazing tips for exam preparation.

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TNPSC Research Assistant Syllabus 2023

Candidates should be knowledgeable regarding the exact TNPSC Research Assistant syllabus before starting the preparation for the written exam. The list of topics mentioned below are purely based on the information obtained from the research done on previous year papers and data obtained from the official website.

S.No	Subjects	Syllabus
Paper I Subject Paper
1	PG degree Standards subjects	Economics Sociology Econometrics Statistics Public Administration. Agricultural Economics Business Administration Mathematics Social work Anthropology
			Paper II
			1	General Studies (objective)	General Science Current Events Geography Indian Polity Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests Indian National Movement Indian Economy History and Culture of India and Tamilnadu
			Veterinary Sciences	General. Livestock Management. Veterinary Microbiology, Pathology, Parasitology, and Pharmacology. Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. Animal Breeding and Genetics. Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health. Veterinary Medicine. Livestock Products Technology. Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics. Basics in Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology. Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. Animal Nutrition.
			Indian Polity	Constitution of India Salient features of constitution – Union, state, and territory Citizenship rights amend duties‐ Fundamental rights‐ Fundamental duties‐ Human rights charters Union legislature – Parliament, State executive. The preamble to the Constitution State Legislature Official language and Schedule‐VIII Corruption in public life‐. Anti‐corruption measures –CVC, Lok‐ Adalats Ombudsman CAG‐ Right to information Empowerment of women Consumer protection forms.
			National Moments of India	National Renaissance The emergence of national leaders‐Gandhi, Nehru, TagoreDifferen Role of Tail Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others Different modes of agitationsRole of Tail Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC,
			History, and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu	Indus valley civilization‐Guptas Delhi Sultans Mughals and Marathas Age of Vijayanagaram and the Brahmans Dravidian movement in TN‐Political parties and populist scheme South Indian history Culture and Heritage of Tamil People India Since Independence Characteristics of Indian culture. Unity in diversity - race, color, language, custom‐India‐as secular state Growth of rationalist, Dravidian

TNPSC Assistant Research Exam Pattern 2023

The TNPSC Research Assistant exam pattern is divided into two stages, namely a written exam and an interview. The exam pattern will guide you through the marks distributed among various sections, the duration of the exam, and more. The detailed exam pattern for the exam is given below:

TNPSC Research Assistant Exam Pattern
Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks	Minimum Qualifying marks for Selection
--	--	--	SCs,SC(A)s,BC(OBCM)s, MBC(V), STs,BCMs, MBCs and DNCs, MBCs	Others
(i) Paper I Subject Paper - 200 Questions For the post of Research Assistant in the Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Ranipet (Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science )	3 Hours	300	153 marks	204 marks
Paper II Part-A Tamil Eligibility Test * (SSLC Std) (100 questions)	1.5 Hours	150 (This mark will not be taken into account for ranking)
Paper-II Part B (General Studies) (100 Questions) General Studies (Degree Standard) – 75 Questions and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) – 25 Questions	1.5 Hours	150
Interview and Record		60	--	--

It creates a total of 510 marks and different categories have different marks distinction.

Preparation Strategy for TNPSC Research Assistant Exam 2023

The best way to score excellent marks in the TNPSC Research Assistant exam is to master each and every topic well in advance. Following are some of the preparation tips that each candidate should follow:

Check the entire TNPSC Research Assistant syllabus and exam pattern in detail and make a proper schedule from the very start of preparation.
Start your preparation around 6-7 months before the exam. Make proper notes of every topic and revise it after a certain amount of days.
Choose the books wisely.
For the studies of General Knowledge, it is suggested to start reading the newspaper as soon as possible.

Books for Preparation of TNPSC Research Assistant Exam 2023

For making a better selection of the books, always look upon the review and recommendation given by peers and the toppers of the particular exam. We have listed some of the best books for the exam TNPSC Research Assistant exam below:

Sr no.	Subject	Name of the book	Author/Publisher
1.	Mental Ability	TNPSC Group Exam Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests Study Material	Wk Subbaraju
2.	General Studies	General Studies 2019	Easy Editorial Board
3.	Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	RS Aggarwal
4.	General Studies	General Studies Manual	Manohar Pandey
5.	Aptitude	Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma

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Latest TNPSC Research Assistant Updates

Last updated on Jun 13, 2025

-> TNPSC Research Assistant Result has been declared for the oral test which was conducted on 23rd August 2024.

-> The successful candidates have been admitted provisionally to Physical Certificate Verification-cum Oral Test (Phase-III) in the ratio of 1:3.

-> The CV will be held on 06.12.2024 at the office of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.

-> A total of 14 Vacancies for the post of research assistant in the Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Ranipet were announced.

-> The Applications were accepted by the commission from 20th September 2023 to 19th October 2023.

-> Candidates can refer previous year papers for their preparation.

TNPSC Research Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs

How much time is required for the preparation for the TNPSC Research Assistant exam?

Fairly the time required is almost 6-7 months. Do read the topics mentioned, get your hands on the complete syllabus, and start the studies by preparing notes accordingly.

Where will I get the mock test facility for the mentioned topics?

Mock test facility is available at the Testbook app. You can log in and enjoy the facility.

What are the total marks allocated for paper 1 and paper 2?

Paper 1 is for 300 marks and paper 2 is for 150 marks, & Interview 60 Marks that sums it up to 510 marks.

What are the passing marks for the written exam?

For categories like SCs, SC(A)s, BC(OBCM)s, MBC(V), STs, BCMs, MBCs, and DNCs, MBCs, the minimum marks are 153 and other categories have to score a minimum of 204 marks.

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