TNPSC Tourist Officer Syllabus
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official Tourist Officer syllabus 2025 under the Tamil Nadu General Service. This exam is conducted at the Post Graduate (PG) Degree Standard level in Travel and Tourism.
If you’re aiming to become a Tourist Officer in Tamil Nadu, understanding the syllabus is the first and most crucial step. Below is the detailed TNPSC Tourist Officer syllabus (Code No. 483) divided into ten comprehensive units.
TNPSC Tourist Officer Syllabus – Overview
| Subject Name | Travel and Tourism (PG Degree Standard) |
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| Exam Code | 483 |
| Total Units | 10 Units |
| Total Questions | 200 (20 Questions per Unit) |
| Exam Authority | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
Unit I – Basic Concepts of Tourism
- Definitions, components, scope, and structure of Tourism
- Travel motivation and deterrents
- Types and typologies of tourism
- Evolution of tourism
- Emerging trends: Eco, Rural, Agri, Farm, Green, Wilderness, Countryside, and Special Interest Tourism
Unit II – Tourism Products and Resources
- Natural Resources: Biosphere reserves, mountains, deserts, beaches, islands, water bodies, and biotic wealth
- Adventure Activities: Land, water, and air-based adventure tourism
- Wildlife Tourism: National parks and conservation-related issues
- Manmade Resources: Historical, cultural, religious, and architectural heritage sites
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India and Tamil Nadu
- Arts & Culture: Cuisine, dance forms, fairs, festivals, and performing arts
Unit III – Transportation in Tourism
- Surface Transport: Evolution, types of roads (National, State, Village)
- Road transport systems (Government, Private, Tourist Coaches) and car rental system
- Railways: Major railway zones, luxury tourist trains (Palace on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey, Golden Chariot), heritage mountain railways
- Air Transport: Scheduled and non-scheduled airlines, air transport industry in India
- Water Transport: Cruise ships, ferries, hovercraft, river and canal boats
Unit IV – Accommodation and Hospitality Management
- Origin and growth of hotels and accommodation systems
- Classification: Heritage hotels, motels, resorts, timeshare establishments
- Speciality restaurants, fast food centers, and regional cuisines
- Flight catering and major hotel chains in India and Tamil Nadu
Unit V – Tourism Impact
- Physical Impact: Environment, carrying capacity, and pollution (air, water, soil, noise)
- Economic Impact: Income sources, seasonality, employment, multiplier effect, balance of payment
- Socio-Cultural Impact: Cultural erosion, neo-colonization, impact on local communities
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Unit VI – Tourism Planning
- Planning process and assessment of tourism demand and supply
- Types of tourism planning: sectoral, spatial, integrated, centralized, decentralized
- Tourism Planning at Regional, National, and State levels
- Role of Government of Tamil Nadu and Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in tourism
Unit VII – Tourism Policies and Legislation
- Concept and formulation of tourism policy
- Role of the Tamil Nadu Government and National Policies (1982, 2002)
- National Action Plan 1992, National Tourism Board, and committees
- Tourism Master Plan, feasibility studies, and tourism laws
- Rules on passport, visa, health, safety, and security
Unit VIII – Tourism Marketing
- Unique service characteristics and marketing mix for tourism
- Measuring and forecasting tourism demand
- Market segmentation and positioning
- Consumer Behaviour and Product Life Cycle
- Destination Marketing and Promotion:
- Advertising (print, audio-visual, online)
- Relationship marketing
- Pricing strategy
- Branding, packaging, and distribution channels (airlines, hotels, travel agents, tour operators)
Unit IX – Accounting and Finance for Tourism
- Basics of bookkeeping, financial analysis, and control
- Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis, break-even point, and working capital management
- Hotel and Transport Costing
- Capital Structure and sources of finance
- Role of TFCI (Tourism Finance Corporation of India)
Unit X – Contemporary Tourism and Tour Operations
- Global Tourism Growth: Event-based and MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions)
- Health Tourism: AYUSH, Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Homeopathy, and Medical Tourism in India
- Rural and Agri Tourism: Village and farm-based tourism practices
- Tour Operations: Itinerary planning, reservation, tour costing, and marketing
- Tourism Organizations:
- UNWTO, IATA, ICAO, PATA, TAAI, FHRAI, ITDA, TTDC
- Role of Indian Government in Tourism Development
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Conclusion – TNPSC Tourist Officer Syllabus & Preparation Tips
The TNPSC Tourist Officer Syllabus 2025 covers a wide range of topics from tourism basics to marketing and global trends.
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