The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts this competitive recruitment Preliminary Examination to assess candidates for Medical Officer roles in government service. Designed for aspirants aiming to secure a stable, high-impact healthcare career, the exam tests both core medical knowledge and state-relevant aptitude through structured objective questions. If you clear the Preliminary stage, you move forward in TNPSC’s recruitment process toward the final selection pathway.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Medicine & Pharmacology | ~25 | ~50 | 33% |
| Surgery, Orthopaedics & Anaesthesia | ~25 | ~54 | 27% |
| Gynaecology, Obstetrics & Paediatrics | ~25 | ~54 | 27% |
| Preventive & Social Medicine | ~25 | ~26 | 13% |
| General Studies | ~25 | ~150 | 75% |
| Tamil Language & Culture | ~25 | ~50 | 25% |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 100% |
Note: No negative marking.
Focus on high-yield topics first: medicine/pharmacology and surgery/OBG-Paediatrics based on their weightage. Practice with timed mock sets (180 minutes total) to build speed and accuracy, and revise frequently tested definitions, drug classes, and standard preventive concepts. Use Tamil Language & Culture and General Studies daily to avoid last-minute gaps. Since there is no negative marking, prioritize accuracy and eliminate wrong options before selecting.
