TNPSC Miscellaneous Syllabus

Unit - I : Typewriting English

Important of Typewriter
Kinds of Typewriter
Standard
Portable
Electric
Electronic
Electronic with memory.
Sitting Posture
Knowledge of Essential Parts of a Typewriter
Insertion and removal of paper
Margin setting
Touch and Slight system of typing
Rythm in Typewriting
Speed development methods
Imporatance of Accuracy and Neatness and mainteance of both
Care and upkeep of Typewriter.
Accessories of for Cleaning
Use of Eraser
Syllabification
Abbreviations (Standard)
Punctuation marks, paragraphing and Heading
Display of
Letters (all types) including Address typing; Intended and block style.).
Tabular Statements
Minutes
Reports etc.
Knowledge of Stencil Cutting and Duplicating
Manual Duplicator
Electrical Duplicator
Electronic Stencil Cutting
Photo copying.

Unit - II : Shortand (English)
Important of Shortand
Emphasis on phonetic system
Tools requied for good shorthand writing
Sitting posture
Knowledge of the complete set of instructions and rules contained in the Shorthand Instructor.
Note Taking techniqeus
Common errors of English words and Shorthand outlines.
Transcription techniques and vocabulary of new outlines
Techniques in speed development
Technique in Machine Transcription.

Unit - III : Modern Office Applicane
Telephone
Typewriter - Manual Standard, Portable Electrical, Electroni, Electronic with memory
Adding and Calculating Machine.
Addressing Machine
Folding Machine
Stamp Affixing machine
Franking machine
Envelope Sealing machine.
Duplicating machine
Cheque writer
Dictating machine or Dictaphone
Telex and Teleprinters
Cash Register
Time Recorder
Letter Opener
Sorter for Duplciating machiens
Computer

Unit - IV : Postal Requirements
Inland psot (all kinds)
Foreign post
Money Orders and Postal Orders (all kinds)
Tele-Communication
Post Office Savings Banks
Small Savings Scehemes.

Unit - V : Filling Systems
Aims of filing system
Essential of a Good Filling System
Filling Methods -
Press Copy book
Pigeon -hold system of filing
Flat System
Vertical System
Lateral System
Microfiliming
Rules of filing,
Indexing -
Classification
Vowel Sub-index
The card Index
Cross Reference
Telegram
Telegraph codes
The cipher telegram
Telelgraphic Address
Express and Ordinary Telegram
Reply paid telegrams.

Unit - VI : Secretarial Duties
Nature of job and qualifications of a good
Typist
Steno-typist
Steno-grapher
Secretary Steno
Secretary (secretariat).
Meetings - kinds of and condcut of.