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TNPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about TNPSC has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of CDPO vacancies. Those Candidates who are Interested to the following vacancy and completed all Eligibility Criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online. In this page we provide the Complete Syllabus of this Recruitment with Latest Update Exam Pattern and the Exam Date also.
TNPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026 : Overview
TNPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026
Nutrition & Dietetics :
UNIT- I a) Food groups - basic 4, 5 and 7 and functional Food groups b) Importance of cooking - Methods - Advantages and disadvantages - physio - chemical changes.
UNIT- II Structure, Composition, nutritive value, selection, processing methods, principles of cooking. i) Cereals ii) Pulses iii) Vegetables and fruits
UNIT -III Structure, composition, Nutritive value, selection, storage, quality, kinds, methods of processing, uses in cookery i) Milk and Milk products ii) Flesshy foods - Meat, Poultry, fish and organ meats iii) Eggs
UNIT- IV a) Beverages - classification - nutritive value and role in diet - Methods of preparation b) Spices and condiments - Commonly used 'Spices and condiments - uses and abuses'.
UNIT- V a) Fats and oils : - Composition, Nutritive value, properties, storage, processing, factors affecting absorption, care during cooking. b) Sugar and Sugar
cookery :- Types, Nutritive value, stages in sugar cookery and application in the preparation of Indian sweets.
UNIT- VI Food preservation - Importance of preservation. i) Food spoilage - Types, causes - principles of food preservation. ii) Methods - a) by using sugar iii) Drying and dehydration iv) Refrigeration and freezing v) Canning vi) Pickling vii) Chemical preservatives.
UNIT -VII a) ENERGY:- Energy content of foods, BMR and total energy requirements. b) Carbohydrates, fats and proteins - classification, functions, digestion, absorption and metabilism, requirements, sources and effects of deficiency.
UNIT-VIII a) Vitamins - water and fat voluable vitamins; chemistry, properties, functions, deficiency and toxicity. b) Minerals - Macro and Micro minerals - occurance, functions, absorption, Sources, requirements, utilization, dificiency and toxicity
UNIT- IX a) Importance and principles of meal planning based on 5 food groups at different income level. b) ICMR Nutritional requirements for different age groups - Infancy, Children, Adolesencts, Adults and the aged and Pregnancy and lactation.
UNIT- X a) Nitritional assessment - Methods - Advantages and disadvantages. b) Malnutrition - causes, methods to alleviate malnutrition - importance of nutrition educaiton. c) Feeding programmes in action in State.
UNIT- XI a) Diet Therapy - Definition, concept, principle, classification oftherapeutic diets, feeding the patient. b) Dietition - Role, qualities, types c) Diet
counselling.
UNIT- XII Etiology, signs and symptoms, dietary modifications and counselling measures for a) Castro intestinal Nutrition &Dietics
disorders - Peptic ulcer, diarrhea, constipation, malabsorption syndrome.
b) Liver and Gall Bladder: Hepatitis and cirrbosis, hepatic coma, cholethiasis and cholecystitis.
c) Pancreas: Pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus
UNIT- XIII Etiology, signs and symptoms dietary modifications and counselling measures for a) Obesity and underweight b) Cardio-vascular diseases: Hypertension, atherosclerosis, Ischemic heart diseases, cardiac failure c) Renal disorders - nephritis, Nephrosis, Urenia and Renal failure, Renal Stones.
UNIT -XIV a) Diet in allergies, causes, tests, elimination diets. b) Pre-Operative and post operative diets. c) Cancer - causes, dietary modifications, different types of therapy.
UNIT- XV a) Types of catering - Commercial, transport, industrial and Hospital b) Quantity cookery - Selection, Purchasing and storage, standardisation of
recipe, portion control, utilisation of left over food.
UNIT -XVI a) Organisation - Types and principles, organisational structure. b) Management - Principles, techniques and leadership and managerial abilities - Tools of management.
UNIT-XVII Personnel Management - Selection, induction, training and supervision, motivation and performance appraisal, legal aspects of catering.
UNIT-XVIII a) Cost control - Principles and methods of food cost control b) Sanitation and safety; Significance, health care measures - in preparation and service and for service personnel, safety measures in food service.
UNIT- XIX a) Art in food service - Design, selection, structural and decorative, Elements and principles of design, their application in food service institutions. b) Colour - Colour schemes. c) Flower arrangements - Types and styles d) Table service - Styles - Indian, Western and oriental.
UNIT- XX a) Food plant - Layout, different work centres, Lighting, ventilation and Pest control. b) Equipment i) Major and Minor equipments, for food storage, preparation, service and cleaning. ii) Their selection, arrangement, use, care and maintenance.
Home Science :
1. FOOD :
Food pramid, functions, classification, conservation of nutrients, cooking methods, meal planning for different age & income groups, food safety, food adulteration and food laws, food spoilage and preservation of foods. Weaning foods – meaning, importance and preparation.
2. NUTRITION :
Nutrition – Definition of nutrients, components, requirements, metabolism – carbohydrate, protein and fat, nutritional assessment of the community and dietetics - normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutritional deficiency. Nutrition and health intervention programmes in India.
3. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT :
Resource Management: Concept of home management, systems approach to management, care of household equipment, classification of resources, - human and material - time, energy, and money management, principles of interior design, work simplification.
4. INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT :
Concept of community resource management, consumer education, management of hospitality - hospital, hotel, restaurant ; Management of social institutions - family, child and geriatric care, Management of special institutions– physically, mentally and socially challenged.
5. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT :
Principles of development, lifespan approach, growth monitoring, child rearingand socialization practices. Developmental tasks and problems and disabilitiesduring childhood, child study methods. Population education, Sex education. Habit formation, behaviour problems and discipline.
6. RELATIONSHIPS :
Early stimulation, activities during infancy, early childhood, childhood and adolescence, child welfare programmes. Structure of family and its functions.Family crises, Guidance and counseling, Schools and community relationships.Family and legal issues.
7. FUNDAMENTALS OF TEXTILES :
Principles of clothing construction, factors in selection of fabrics and garments, identification and properties of fibres, care and maintenance of garments, principles of textile designing, stain removal, dyeing , printing and finishing of fabrics; socio - psychological aspects of clothing.
8. EXTENSION :
Concept of Extension – Principles and scope; formal, non-formal and vocational education; programme planning for women and children and transaction, elements of communications, methods of communication; ICDS programme and role of different functionaries.
9. DEVELOPMENT :
Concept of Development, early experiments in rural development; national programmes for women and children; orientation to problems and issues in rural and urban development. Community based Institutions – Village Panchayats, Schools, and Primary Health Centres; Science and Technology for rural development; Health promotion, environmental sanitation, waste disposal and recycling.
10. RESEARCH : Research in Social Science – concept and methods; Project proposal preparation, tools of research, concept of evaluation, steps in evaluation and report writing.
General Studies :
Unit-I General science :
Physics Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and
discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and
properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and
energy-Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics and Communication -Heat, light
and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics – SpectroscopyGeophysics - Astronomy and space science
Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and
reduction-Chemistry of ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compoundsFertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnologyElectrochemistry-Polymers and plastics
Botany-Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of
living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic wasteBio-communication.
Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Biodiversity and its conservation-Human diseases-Communicable diseases and noncommunicable diseases- prevention and remedies- Alcoholism and drug abuseAnimals, plants and human life
Unit- II. Current Events :
History--Latest diary of events – National--National symbols-Profile of StatesDefence, national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summitsEminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards &
honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events-- India and its neighbours--
Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?
Political Science-1. India‘s foreign policy-2. Latest court verdicts – public opinion-3. Problems in conduct of public elections-4. Political parties and political
system in India-5. Public awareness & General administration-6. Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-7. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
Geography-Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology—
Economics-Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt sector
Science-Latest inventions on science & technology-Latest discoveries in Health Science-Mass media & communication.
Unit-III. Geography :
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 including Surface transport & communicationSocial geography – population-density and distribution-Natural calamities – disaster management-Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures-Pollution Control.
Unit-IV. History and culture of India :
Pre-historic events--Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age Maurya dynasty-Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-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, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, PanditRavishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
Unit-V Indian Polity :
Constitution of India- Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, State and territory- Citizenship-rights amend dutiesFundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature– Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Status of Jammu & Kashmir- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law- Indian federalism – center – state relations-. 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-. Administrative reforms & tribunalsCorruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, - Comptroller and Auditor General of India- Right to information - Central and State Commission- Empowerment of women- Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal- Consumer protection forms
Unit- VI. Indian economy :
Nature of Indian economy-Need for economic planning-Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income- Public finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution- Banking, money & monetary policy- Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)- WTO-globalization & privatization- Rural welfare oriented programmes- Social sector problems –population, education, health, employment, poverty-HRD – sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu -Energy Different sources and development- Finance Commission -Planning Commission- National Development Council
Unit-VII. Indian national movement :
National renaissance-Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji 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& OthersBirth of political parties /political system in India since independence
Unit-VIII. Aptitude & 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-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series-Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences-
TNPSC CDPO Exam Pattern 2026
Medium of Exam : English & Tamil
Exam Date : Notified Soon
Starting Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
Last Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
TNPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026 : Overview
| Full-Form of the Exam | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Child Development Project Officer Recruitment Exam |
| Name of the Conducting Authority | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) |
| Exam Date | Notified Soon |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Across various districts of Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | https://www.tnpsc.gov.in |
Nutrition & Dietetics :
UNIT- I a) Food groups - basic 4, 5 and 7 and functional Food groups b) Importance of cooking - Methods - Advantages and disadvantages - physio - chemical changes.
UNIT- II Structure, Composition, nutritive value, selection, processing methods, principles of cooking. i) Cereals ii) Pulses iii) Vegetables and fruits
UNIT -III Structure, composition, Nutritive value, selection, storage, quality, kinds, methods of processing, uses in cookery i) Milk and Milk products ii) Flesshy foods - Meat, Poultry, fish and organ meats iii) Eggs
UNIT- IV a) Beverages - classification - nutritive value and role in diet - Methods of preparation b) Spices and condiments - Commonly used 'Spices and condiments - uses and abuses'.
UNIT- V a) Fats and oils : - Composition, Nutritive value, properties, storage, processing, factors affecting absorption, care during cooking. b) Sugar and Sugar
cookery :- Types, Nutritive value, stages in sugar cookery and application in the preparation of Indian sweets.
UNIT- VI Food preservation - Importance of preservation. i) Food spoilage - Types, causes - principles of food preservation. ii) Methods - a) by using sugar iii) Drying and dehydration iv) Refrigeration and freezing v) Canning vi) Pickling vii) Chemical preservatives.
UNIT -VII a) ENERGY:- Energy content of foods, BMR and total energy requirements. b) Carbohydrates, fats and proteins - classification, functions, digestion, absorption and metabilism, requirements, sources and effects of deficiency.
UNIT-VIII a) Vitamins - water and fat voluable vitamins; chemistry, properties, functions, deficiency and toxicity. b) Minerals - Macro and Micro minerals - occurance, functions, absorption, Sources, requirements, utilization, dificiency and toxicity
UNIT- IX a) Importance and principles of meal planning based on 5 food groups at different income level. b) ICMR Nutritional requirements for different age groups - Infancy, Children, Adolesencts, Adults and the aged and Pregnancy and lactation.
UNIT- X a) Nitritional assessment - Methods - Advantages and disadvantages. b) Malnutrition - causes, methods to alleviate malnutrition - importance of nutrition educaiton. c) Feeding programmes in action in State.
UNIT- XI a) Diet Therapy - Definition, concept, principle, classification oftherapeutic diets, feeding the patient. b) Dietition - Role, qualities, types c) Diet
counselling.
UNIT- XII Etiology, signs and symptoms, dietary modifications and counselling measures for a) Castro intestinal Nutrition &Dietics
disorders - Peptic ulcer, diarrhea, constipation, malabsorption syndrome.
b) Liver and Gall Bladder: Hepatitis and cirrbosis, hepatic coma, cholethiasis and cholecystitis.
c) Pancreas: Pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus
UNIT- XIII Etiology, signs and symptoms dietary modifications and counselling measures for a) Obesity and underweight b) Cardio-vascular diseases: Hypertension, atherosclerosis, Ischemic heart diseases, cardiac failure c) Renal disorders - nephritis, Nephrosis, Urenia and Renal failure, Renal Stones.
UNIT -XIV a) Diet in allergies, causes, tests, elimination diets. b) Pre-Operative and post operative diets. c) Cancer - causes, dietary modifications, different types of therapy.
UNIT- XV a) Types of catering - Commercial, transport, industrial and Hospital b) Quantity cookery - Selection, Purchasing and storage, standardisation of
recipe, portion control, utilisation of left over food.
UNIT -XVI a) Organisation - Types and principles, organisational structure. b) Management - Principles, techniques and leadership and managerial abilities - Tools of management.
UNIT-XVII Personnel Management - Selection, induction, training and supervision, motivation and performance appraisal, legal aspects of catering.
UNIT-XVIII a) Cost control - Principles and methods of food cost control b) Sanitation and safety; Significance, health care measures - in preparation and service and for service personnel, safety measures in food service.
UNIT- XIX a) Art in food service - Design, selection, structural and decorative, Elements and principles of design, their application in food service institutions. b) Colour - Colour schemes. c) Flower arrangements - Types and styles d) Table service - Styles - Indian, Western and oriental.
UNIT- XX a) Food plant - Layout, different work centres, Lighting, ventilation and Pest control. b) Equipment i) Major and Minor equipments, for food storage, preparation, service and cleaning. ii) Their selection, arrangement, use, care and maintenance.
Home Science :
1. FOOD :
Food pramid, functions, classification, conservation of nutrients, cooking methods, meal planning for different age & income groups, food safety, food adulteration and food laws, food spoilage and preservation of foods. Weaning foods – meaning, importance and preparation.
2. NUTRITION :
Nutrition – Definition of nutrients, components, requirements, metabolism – carbohydrate, protein and fat, nutritional assessment of the community and dietetics - normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutritional deficiency. Nutrition and health intervention programmes in India.
3. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT :
Resource Management: Concept of home management, systems approach to management, care of household equipment, classification of resources, - human and material - time, energy, and money management, principles of interior design, work simplification.
4. INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT :
Concept of community resource management, consumer education, management of hospitality - hospital, hotel, restaurant ; Management of social institutions - family, child and geriatric care, Management of special institutions– physically, mentally and socially challenged.
5. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT :
Principles of development, lifespan approach, growth monitoring, child rearingand socialization practices. Developmental tasks and problems and disabilitiesduring childhood, child study methods. Population education, Sex education. Habit formation, behaviour problems and discipline.
6. RELATIONSHIPS :
Early stimulation, activities during infancy, early childhood, childhood and adolescence, child welfare programmes. Structure of family and its functions.Family crises, Guidance and counseling, Schools and community relationships.Family and legal issues.
7. FUNDAMENTALS OF TEXTILES :
Principles of clothing construction, factors in selection of fabrics and garments, identification and properties of fibres, care and maintenance of garments, principles of textile designing, stain removal, dyeing , printing and finishing of fabrics; socio - psychological aspects of clothing.
8. EXTENSION :
Concept of Extension – Principles and scope; formal, non-formal and vocational education; programme planning for women and children and transaction, elements of communications, methods of communication; ICDS programme and role of different functionaries.
9. DEVELOPMENT :
Concept of Development, early experiments in rural development; national programmes for women and children; orientation to problems and issues in rural and urban development. Community based Institutions – Village Panchayats, Schools, and Primary Health Centres; Science and Technology for rural development; Health promotion, environmental sanitation, waste disposal and recycling.
10. RESEARCH : Research in Social Science – concept and methods; Project proposal preparation, tools of research, concept of evaluation, steps in evaluation and report writing.
General Studies :
Unit-I General science :
Physics Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and
discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and
properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and
energy-Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics and Communication -Heat, light
and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics – SpectroscopyGeophysics - Astronomy and space science
Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and
reduction-Chemistry of ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compoundsFertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnologyElectrochemistry-Polymers and plastics
Botany-Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of
living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic wasteBio-communication.
Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Biodiversity and its conservation-Human diseases-Communicable diseases and noncommunicable diseases- prevention and remedies- Alcoholism and drug abuseAnimals, plants and human life
Unit- II. Current Events :
History--Latest diary of events – National--National symbols-Profile of StatesDefence, national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summitsEminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards &
honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events-- India and its neighbours--
Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?
Political Science-1. India‘s foreign policy-2. Latest court verdicts – public opinion-3. Problems in conduct of public elections-4. Political parties and political
system in India-5. Public awareness & General administration-6. Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-7. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
Geography-Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology—
Economics-Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt sector
Science-Latest inventions on science & technology-Latest discoveries in Health Science-Mass media & communication.
Unit-III. Geography :
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 including Surface transport & communicationSocial geography – population-density and distribution-Natural calamities – disaster management-Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures-Pollution Control.
Unit-IV. History and culture of India :
Pre-historic events--Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age Maurya dynasty-Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-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, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, PanditRavishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
Unit-V Indian Polity :
Constitution of India- Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, State and territory- Citizenship-rights amend dutiesFundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature– Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Status of Jammu & Kashmir- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law- Indian federalism – center – state relations-. 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-. Administrative reforms & tribunalsCorruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, - Comptroller and Auditor General of India- Right to information - Central and State Commission- Empowerment of women- Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal- Consumer protection forms
Unit- VI. Indian economy :
Nature of Indian economy-Need for economic planning-Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income- Public finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution- Banking, money & monetary policy- Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)- WTO-globalization & privatization- Rural welfare oriented programmes- Social sector problems –population, education, health, employment, poverty-HRD – sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu -Energy Different sources and development- Finance Commission -Planning Commission- National Development Council
Unit-VII. Indian national movement :
National renaissance-Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji 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& OthersBirth of political parties /political system in India since independence
Unit-VIII. Aptitude & 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-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series-Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences-
TNPSC CDPO Exam Pattern 2026
Medium of Exam : English & Tamil
| S.No | Subject | No.of Question | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Nutrition and Dietetics Or Home Science |
200 | 300 | 3 Hour |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 Hour |
| Total | 300 | 500 | 5 Hour |
Exam Date : Notified Soon
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Last Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
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