TNPSC Junior Planner Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about TNPSC has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of Junior Planner 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 Junior Planner Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Recruitment Authority |
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Posts Name |
Junior Planner |
| Vacancies |
Notified Soon |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| TNPSC Exam Date 2026 |
Notified Soon |
| Job Location |
Tamil Nadu |
| Selection Process |
Paper I & Paper II |
| Official Website |
tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Junior Planner Syllabus 2026
Paper I :-
Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test :
Unit I Grammar (25 questions) :
Writing by separating letters, writing together, joining letters, joining lines - difference between kuril and nedil, difference between lakara, lakara, lakara, difference between nakara, nakara, difference between rakara, rakara, difference between rakara, different letters, recognizing cursive letters - recognizing singular and plural letters.
Word root recognition - Identifying the verb stem, adverb, adverb participle, noun, and noun types from the root word. Identifying Tamil words, antonyms, verb spelling errors, and spelling mistakes. Identifying the difference between two verbs.
Unit II: Vocabulary (15 questions) :
(i) Identifying antonyms, one word, one language, finding the correct meaning, multiple words giving the same meaning, finding the wrong word, arranging words in alphabetical order. Words that indicate one meaning, multilingual, two meanings, spoken language, written language. Knowing both the meaning and the synonym of a word.
(ii) Choosing the correct word to write in the space provided (e.g.) Going to school and getting education Speciality (studying, writing) If it appears in the sky, it will rain (mugil, star) Choosing the appropriate object (e.g.) Media Communication device (news and communication device). Society People's group [People's group meeting] Write the abbreviation of place names. (e.g.) Puducherry Puduwai, Mannargudi Mannai, Mylapore - Mayilai; Correct the error (e.g.) Combining pure Tamil words equivalent to one colloquial word (e.g.) Vethil Vetillai Nakkaali Chaiyar
(iii) Correction of errors in speech acts (e.g.) It rained yesterday. Forming new words by combining words and, or. By, then, until, this is not it. However, however, thus Inserting the word in brackets in the appropriate place (therefore because, therefore as, so, until, after) (e.g.) I went to the forest and therefore I saw the tiger I will play until the evening is over After completing the exam, we can go on a trip. A letter that gives meaning (e.g.) Aapasu Eekodu Thai month fire: Name a word that gives multiple meanings (e.g.) Kamala Ganjam Mulari Bangayam These words refer to lotus
Unit III: Writing Skills (15 questions) :
(i) Arranging words to form sentences - Types of sentences - Verb, Infinitive, Infinitive, Singular, Plural, Correct and Correct Sentences.
(ii) Traditional Tamil: Thinai Traditional High Thinai: Mother came. Mother came, the cows got wet. The cows got wet; Male: Masculine; He came. He came; Feminine She came She came: Many Male: They came They came. One's male: It came. It came Many's male: Birds flew - Birds flew; Time: It rained yesterday It rained yesterday I will come yesterday. I will come yesterday; Young name: Cow calf Goat cub: The dog screamed. The dog barked. Verbal: Basket full of rice. Amount: Crowd of people Crowd of sheep Herd Punctuation marks: Quarter point, semicolon, three-quarter point, full stop Exclamation mark Question mark places.
Unit IV: Art Terms (10 Questions) :
You should know the Tamil words that are directly related to the technical terms of various fields, such as science, medicine, management, law, geography. Technology, media, information technology, etc. (For example, search engine Migration. - Allergy, gug-Gene, and modo. Nautical Mile)
Unit V: Reading Comprehension (15 questions) :
Reading newspaper editorials, front pages, government news, articles, etc. Reading comprehension skills Understanding the meaning of a series of parables Understanding the meaning of a series of proverbs Understanding the meaning of proverbs Understanding the content of documents.
Unit VI: Simple Translation (5 questions) :
Must know Tamil equivalents of English and foreign words Must be able to translate English words in use (Reference: pendrive, printer computer, keyboard). Understand the translation of documents, header files, letters, petitions.
Unit VII: Literature, Tamil Scholars and Tamil Language (15 Questions) :
News related to Thirukkural (twenty chapters only) Morality, patience, encouragement, hospitality, emphasis on virtue. Eigai, Periyarai Subjunctive Verb, Non-attendance, Perspective. Love, education, neutrality, morality, nobility, character, friendliness, non-judgment, grace. Quotes - News related to religious books (Naladiyar. Naanmanikkadigai, Proverb Nanuroo Mudhumozhikanchi. Trikadugam, Innanalpadu. Sirupanchamoolam, Elathi, Avvaiyar songs) - News related to ancient Tamil languages, special Dravidian languages, Uve. Saminatha Iyer, The. Bomeenatchi Sundaram C. Ilakuvanar, News related to Tamil work, Devanya Pavanar, Agaramathali Pavalareru Perunchithranar, Jiu Pope. Veeramamunivar, News related to Tamil Thondu, News related to Tamil scholars, Pavendar. D.K. Chidambaranathar, Thavathiru Kunrakudi Adikalar Kannadasan, Kayide Millath Tara Bharathi. Velunachiyar Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram Mudiyarasan Tamil Oli Ruthrangankannar K.V.A. Jaganthathar, Namakkal poet.
PART B: General Studies (Degree Standard) :
UNIT I: General Science (5 Questions) :
Scientific knowledge and scientific temper - Power of reasoning - Rote learning vs conceptual learning - Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future; Nature of universe - General scientific laws– Mechanics - Properties of matter, force, motion, and energy - Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, heat, nuclear physics, laser, electronics, and communications; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides; Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases; Environment and ecology; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs.
UNIT II: Geography of India (5 Questions) :
Location - Physical features - Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - Rivers in India - Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources - Forest and Wildlife - Agricultural pattern; Transport –Communication; Social Geography – Population density and distribution - Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes; Natural calamity - Disaster management; Environmental pollution - Reasons and preventivemeasures - Climate change - Green energy; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs.
UNIT III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (10 Questions) :
Indus Valley Civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas - Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms - South Indian History; National Renaissance - Early uprising against British rule - Indian National Congress - Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others; Different modes of agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition; Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a secular state, Social harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres– Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy
UNIT IV: Indian Polity (15 Questions) :
Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution - Salient features of the Constitution - Union, State and Union Territory - Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy - Union Executive, Union Legislature - State Executive, State Legislature - Local Governments, Panchayat Raj - Spirit of federalism: Centre - State relationships - Election - Judiciary in India – Rule of Law - Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures - Lokpal and Lok Ayukta - Right to Information - Empowerment of Women - Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter; Political parties and political system in India; Current affairs.
UNIT V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions) :
Nature of Indian Economy – Five-year plan models - an assessment - Planning Commission and Niti Aayog; Sources of revenue - Reserve Bank of India - Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy - Finance Commission - Resource sharing between Union and State Governments - Goods and Services Tax; Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture - Industrial growth - Rural welfare oriented programmes - Social problems - Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty; Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of social reform movements in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu - Political parties, and welfare schemes for various sections of people - Rationale behind the reservation policy, and access to the social resources - Economic trends in Tamil Nadu - Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu - Social Justice and social harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development; Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth; Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu; Public awareness and General administration - Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in public delivery systems; Current socio-economic issues; Current affairs.
UNIT VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions) :
History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries, Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times - Thirukkural - Significance as a secular literature - Relevance to everyday life, Impact of Thirukkural on humanity, Thirukkural and universal values - Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle; Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements; Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.
PART C: Aptitude and Mental Ability :-
UNIT I: Aptitude (15 Questions) :
Simplification - Percentage - Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) - Ratio and Proportion - Simple interest - Compound interest - Area - Volume - Time and Work.
UNIT II: Reasoning (10 Questions) :
Logical reasoning - Puzzles - Dice - Visual reasoning - Alpha numeric reasoning - Number series.
Paper II: Town Planning, Civil Engineering and Architecture (Degree Standard) :
Unit I: Introduction to Planning - Theory and Techniques (20 Questions) :
Planning System in India, Regional Plan, Master Plan, Structure Plan, Detailed Development Plans, City Corporate Plan and Smart City Plan - Concept of Region, Types of Region, Techniques of Regional Analysis. Multi-level Planning - Process of evolution of human settlement planning - Simulation models, Gravity analysis, Lowry model, Threshold analysis, Multivariate analysis – Optimization and economic analysis methods in project formulation and implementation.
Unit II: Urban Sociology, Economics, Geography and Environment - Theories and Applications (20 Questions) :
Ecological processes and structures in Indian Cities - Social Change & Economic Development - Agglomeration economics - Economics of scale, Multiplier effect concept, scope, limitation - Basic and non-basic activities of economics base, methods of base identification - Land-use determinants, Locational Dynamics of urban Land-use - Spatial organization of Urban settlements - City-region, Urban Sprawl and Fringe - Urbanization in India and Tamil Nadu with reference to settlements and population distribution. Environmental Impact Assessment Practice in India - Types, Conceptual Approach and Phases of EIA – Environmental Concepts – Sustainable Planning – Eco Cities, Compact Cities, Smart growth, Sponge city.
Unit III: Remote Sensing, G.I.S. and Current Trends in Planning (20 Questions) :
Basics of Remote Sensing and GIS. - Classification of spatial and non - spatial data application in planning- spatial data layers - Coding schemes – Digitization of spatial data – Editing spatial data usable for the given planning problem – Land use Suitability Analysis, Land use Modeling, Existing Land use Preparation using Mobiles, Satellite Imageries, Aerial Photographs, Drones in Physical Planning. Emerging Concepts of sustainable urban development, E – Governance, HRIDAY, Rurban Mission, AMRUT, Public private partnership, Local bodies and urban finance. Land Pooling concept, Transfer of Development Right, Accommodation Reservation, Formulation of Re-development and Urban Expansion Plans - Local Area Plans, Town Planning Schemes - Special Economic Zone, Value Capture Finance Policy Framework –Swiss Challenge Model, Industrial Corridor, Coastal Zone Management Plan, Planned Unit Development.
Unit IV: Physical Infrastructure and Legislation (20 Questions) :
Implication of Urban Form and Size on Services Highway classification - Traffic and Transportation Survey- Para Transit modes – Private transport – Urban Transportation Planning Process – Trip Generation –Trip Distribution – Modal Split – Trip Assignment, Congestion pricing, Non Motorized Transport, Transit
Oriented Development, Bus Rapid Transit System, Unified Transport Authority. Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1996 and Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2023. 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA) and their implications on planning and development. Town and Country Planning Act of Tamil Nadu 1971, Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules 2019, Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) and Rural Area Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI).
Unit V: Design of Reinforced Concrete, Pre stressed Concrete and Steel Structures (20 Questions) :
Design of concrete members - limit state and working stress design concepts - design of slabs - one way, two way and flat slabs - Design of singly and doubly reinforced sections and flanged sections -design of columns and footings – pre- stressing - systems and methods- post tensioning slabs - Design of prestressed members for flexure.
Design of tension and compression members - Design of bolted and welded connections design of members of truss - designs of columns and bases - design of beams, plate girders and gantry girderdesign of liquid storage structures –elevated and underground- design of retaining wall.
Unit VI: Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control (20 Questions) :
Sources of water - Water Demand -- Characteristics and analysis of water – hydraulics for conveyance and transmission - water borne diseases – Functional design of water treatment plant – desalination plant- water distribution system – pipe network analysis- characteristics and composition of sewage - Planning and design of sewerage system - sewer appurtenances - Pumping of sewage - sewage treatment and disposal - Design of storm water drain- plumbing system in high rise building - industrial waste treatment - solid waste management – Air and Noise pollution control – E-Waste management.
Unit VII: Urban and Transportation Engineering (20 Questions) :
Urbanization trend and impact - Slum clearance and slum improvement programmes - Different modes of transport and their characteristics. Geometric design of highways. – Pavement materials and testing –alternate pavement materials- modified binders - Design and Construction of bituminous and concrete roads – pavement distress and evaluation - Maintenance of roads – Railways - Components of permanent way - Signalling, Interlocking and train control - drainage in roads and railways. Airport planning -Components of Airport - Site selection – Runways – Planning of terminal buildings Harbours & Ports - Layout of a harbour - Docks - Breakwaters.
Unit VIII: Introduction to Architecture (20 Questions) :
Definition of Architecture - Integration of aesthetics and function. Elements of Architecture – Form, Space, light, colour, etc. Principles of Architecture – Proportion, Scale, balance, rhythm, symmetry, hierarchy, pattern and axis. Understanding of organization of form and space, volumetric study, architectural characteristics & style of buildings with examples. Understanding user circulation and spatial requirement for all types of buildings. Universal design principles and Barrier free environment. Functional aspects of architecture – site, structure, skin, circulation etc. Principles of composition and relationship between human activities and anthropometrics. Modern Architecture - various philosophies, works of postmodern architects. Architecture of India under Colonial rule. Post-independence architecture in India - works of Indian Architects. Contemporary World Architecture & recent trends. Building Rules and Regulations, National Building Code.
Unit IX: Site Planning, Climatic Design and Energy Efficient Architecture (20 Questions) :
Site Planning – Introduction to basic terminologies, Methods of surveying, Instruments & Application, Levelling, Site Drawings, Importance of Site Analysis – On-site & off-site factors, Study of micro climate, Site Diagramming, Site Context, Site planning & Site layout principles. Organization of spaces – circulation, built form and open spaces, site planning and micro climate, site planning for neighborhood parks, children’s play area and campus development – Landscaping of Functional areas – Urban open spaces and principle of urban landscape – Street landscaping, landscape design for waterfront areas and functional areas in urban centers – green roofs and walls. Climate & Human comfort, Visual and Acoustical comfort in built environment. Solar Control, Heat flow through materials & building envelope design, Air movement patterns through natural & built forms, Design strategies for different climate types. Energy Efficiency – Importance & Significance, Passive Heating & Cooling techniques, case studies, day Lighting & Natural ventilation, Use of Renewable energy systems – Current & future trends. National and state level government organizations -initiatives, schemes and projects. Relevant National and state level legislations and guidelines.
Unit X: Human Settlements Planning and Urban Studies (20 Questions) :
Origin of Human settlements In India & the rest of the world – River valley civilizations (Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Egyptian & Chinese) – Traditional planning principles in India – approaches & concepts – Classical & Medieval planning in Europe and India - Evolution of modern planning theory, concepts and works of town planners; Contemporary Urban planning – Issues and Trends. Urban Design – need, aspects, scope & components of urban space – Indian Urbanism - Theorising & Reading urban space – Imageability & townscape elements, social aspects of urban space, gender & class. Urban Public spaces – Universal design, pedestrian friendly environment, streetscapes. Conservation in India – Understanding the need & purpose, definition, Adaptive re- use, International agencies & their role – Policies & legislations, case studies – Conservation practice and Planning.
TNPSC Junior Planner Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper I |
Part A Tamil Eligibility Test |
100 |
150 |
3 Hour |
| Part B General Studies |
75 |
150 |
| Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability |
25 |
| Paper II |
Subject Paper (Town Planning, Civil Engineering and Architecture) |
200 |
300 |
3 Hour |
TNPSC Exam Date 2026 : Notified Soon
Starting Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
Last Date of Application Form : Notified Soon 
