TNPSC Exam-An Exclusive Interview with Ms.Tina Kumari, TNPSC Group I Exam Topper 2011-13 Exam Interview held on 7th April 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Ms.Tina Kumari, TNPSC Group I Exam Topper 2011-13 Exam Interview held on 7^th April 2014

(First Rank)

Brief Bio data

Name                  : P.Tina Kumari

Age                    :  29 years

Place of Birth       : Neyveli

School                 : St. Joseph of Cluny (2001 Pass out) 

Degree                 : B.Tech (IT),

                                             PSG College of Technology (2005 Pass out)

                Work Experience: Worked in TCS, IBM

                Family Details        :

    Father                   : C.Paramasivam, AO

    Mother                  : S.Poongothai, Teacher

                Husband              : M.Raja Saravanan, 

                                             Wipro Technologies Limited

    Son                      : R. Sharan

Your interest in TNPSC- the State Civil Services

I had worked for a couple of Software Services Companies, but my interest was in Civil Services. So, I had quit my job and started preparing for TNPSC exams. I cleared Group-2 exams in 2011 and joined the Commercial Taxes Department. I appeared for the Group-1 Preliminary examination in 2011, but was not able to clear it, so, made a full-fledged preparation in 2013 and made it through.

Subject Selection

TNPSC Group-1 Main Examination has three papers for General Studies now and no optional papers. In Paper-2, I chose English as a language subject.

Coaching if any

I underwent one year of coaching at Manidhaneyam Academy under the guidance of our mentor Mr.Sam Rajeswaran. As it was my first Mains attempt, Sam sir's guidance was of great help in making the preparation fruitful.

Preparation Strategy

I had devoted one full year for the preparation.

Preliminary – I covered the entire syllabus well ahead and ensured that there was ample time for revision

Mains - The core idea is to complete the entire paper within the stipulated time and to give answers in good standard. Presentation of the answers also plays an important role. Our mentor and Test Director Mr.Sam Rajeswaran used to insist on having frequent test practices. He used to evaluate each and every test papers and identify our mistakes and would suggest corrective measures then and there. It helped me a lot in maintaining the quality of answers and improving the speed of writing.

Interview – It was more of a personality test. Reading newspapers was part of my regular schedule. So, having a deep insight into the International, National and State issues is important.

Book List 

1.     School books from 6^th to 12^th

2.     Study Material given at the Academy

3.     Spectrum Series – Science and Technology

4.     Indian Polity - Laxmikanth

5.     Wizard – Social Issues

6.     Quantitative Aptitude – R.S.Agarwal

7.     Wikipedia

Examination Experience

We were the first batch to take the examination with the new pattern of three General Studies Papers. So, I gave equal importance to all the subjects – the conventional subjects(History, Polity, Geography) as well as the current updates in Indian Economy, Social Issues etc., While making the choice of questions, I ensured to choose the questions that I was very sure of giving correct and standard answers.

Interview (strategy, questions, and atmosphere) – TNPSC Board Questions asked

1.     Recent Issues in my District (Cuddalore)

2.     about the power production in NLC

3.     New ventures of NLC

4.  from my Engineering degree – Data Warehousing, Data Mining

5.     E-Governance Initiatives of our Government

6.     What new initiatives will I bring in e-Governance?

7.     Is Disinvestment necessary? Give reasons

8.   About Environment and International initiatives to control Global Warming.

9.     What are the sources of State government revenue?

10.  Revenue generated by Sales tax for the current financial year

Total Marks scored: 623

Any other tips you wish to share.

1.     Have a positive attitude throughout the preparation time.

2.     Enjoy the learning process. Take it as an opportunity to expand your knowledge.

3.     Preparation, Practice and Perseverance- will make us reach Success…

“All the Best”