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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026: Official Exam Date, Syllabus & Recruitment Guide

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The TNPSC Group 4 Exam, formally known as the Combined Civil Services Examination (CCSE-IV), is a premier state-level recruitment drive conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. This competitive exam fills critical government roles, including Village Administrative Officers (VAO), Junior Assistants, Typists, Steno-Typists, and various field staff positions, generally requiring a 10th-standard qualification.

Latest Update - The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is scheduled to release the official TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 on October 6, 2026. This comprehensive document, available exclusively at www.tnpsc.gov.in, will provide the definitive guidelines for the upcoming recruitment cycle.

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Notification 

The 2026 TNPSC Group 4 recruitment notification will detail total vacancies, eligibility standards, exam syllabus, and key application deadlines. Once released on October 6, 2026, candidates can begin the online registration process. Bookmark this page for the direct notification PDF link as soon as it goes live on the official portal.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification (Previous Year) PDF (English)- Click to Download

TNPSC Group 4 Notification (Previous Year) PDF (Tamil)- Click to Download

TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026- Highlights

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026 is an ideal gateway for aspirants seeking a stable career within the Tamil Nadu government. For the 2026-27 session, the commission will recruit for diverse service roles via the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (குரூப் 4). Selection is strictly merit-based, determined by the written examination score and subsequent document verification.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026
Name of the CommissionTamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Name of the ExaminationGroup 4 (குரூப் 4)– Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group-IV Services & VAO)
PostsVillage Administrative Officers, Junior Assistants, Junior Executives, Junior Revenue Inspector, Junior Assistant cum Typist, 
Typist, Steno Typist (Grade 3), Personal Clerk, Assistant, Field Assistant, Forest Guard, and Forest Watcher
Number of VacanciesTo be Announced
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration DatesTo be Notified
SalaryRs.16,600- Rs.20,600 (Based on post)
Selection ProcessWritten Exam, Document Verification
Job LocationTamil Nadu
Official Websitewww.tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2026 Out

TNPSC holds the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV to fulfill various departmental vacancies. According to the official TNPSC Annual Planner 2026, the examination is formally scheduled to take place on December 20, 2026.

TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 Out- Click to Check

TNSPC Group 4 Exam 2026- Important Dates

The official TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 drops on October 6, 2026, at www.tnpsc.gov.in. Following this, the application portal will become active. With the exam date confirmed for December 20, 2026, candidates are encouraged to track this page for the latest updates on deadlines and registration procedures.

EventsDates
TNPSC Group 4 2026 Notification6th October 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Apply Online 2026 Starts--
Last Date to Apply--
Last Date to pay the application fee--
Application Correction Window--
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 202620th December 2026

TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2026

The official vacancy count for the TNPSC Group 4 2026 recruitment will be published by the commission alongside the notification. This drive encompasses various essential roles across state departments, including VAOs, Junior Assistants, and Typists. A detailed, post-wise vacancy breakdown will be updated here immediately upon release.

TNPSC Group 4 (Previous Year) Vacancy (குரூப் 4)
Post CodesGroup 4 PostsDepartmentsVacancy
2025Village Administrative OfficerTamil Nadu Ministerial Service218
2600Junior Assistant (Non-Security)Tamil Nadu Ministerial/Judicial Ministerial Service1621
3512Junior AssistantTamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Ltd.06
3496Junior AssistantTamil Nadu Forest Plantation
Corporation Ltd		05
2400Junior Assistant (Security)Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service1969
3670Junior Revenue InspectorTamil Nadu Ministerial Service239
3296Junior Executive (Office)Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd01
3667Junior Assistant cum TypistTamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies01
3522Junior Assistant cum TypistChennai Metropolitan Development Authority01
2200TypistTamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service1392
3668TypistTamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies01
2300Steno Typist (Grade 3)Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service361
3669Steno Typist (Grade 3)Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies02
3671Steno Typist (Grade 3)Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board04
3672Steno Typist (Grade 3)Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority10
3666Steno Typist (Grade 3)Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board17
3673Personal ClerkTamil Nadu State Election Commission02
3293AssistantTamil Nadu Pollution Control Board54
3255Field AssistantTamil Nadu Pollution Control Board17
3317Forest GuardTamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service65
3318Forest Guard with Driving LicenceTamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service37
3319Forest WatcherTamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service71
3320Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service35
3494Forest GuardTamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service15
3495Forest WatcherTamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service50
Total Vacancies4662

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must ensure they satisfy the TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria for their targeted position. Review all official educational requirements and age relaxations carefully to confirm your eligibility for the 2026 examination.

TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification

Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive breakdown of the educational qualifications required for various TNPSC Group 4 posts.

TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification
Post NameAcademic Qualification
Village Administrative Officer (VAO)SSLC passed with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses
Junior Assistant (Security)
Junior Assistant (Non-Security)
TypistSSLC passed with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses and Government Technical Examination in typewriting
Steno-Typist (Grade – III)SSLC exam with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses and Government Technical Examination in both typewriting & shorthand
Junior Executive (Office)1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 
2. Must have passed in Co-operative Training. 
3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Junior Executive (Typing)1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 
2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting Higher / Senior Grade in English and Tamil 
3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving LicenceA pass in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as one of the subjects.
Forest Watcher, Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit 

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit 
PostMinimum AgeMaximum Age Limit
Junior Assistant, Typist, and Steno-Typist (Grade -III)
SCs, SC(A)s, STs and Destitute Widows of all Castes18 years--
MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs18 years--
Others18 years--
Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes.21 years--
Others21 years--
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes.21 years--
Others21 years--

Knowledge of Tamil: Candidates must demonstrate functional proficiency in the Tamil language to qualify for selection.

TNPSC Group 4 Computer Qualification 

Candidates applying for TNPSC Group 4 Typist and Steno-typist roles must possess a valid “Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation” issued by the Directorate of Technical Education for the 2026 recruitment cycle.

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Online Form

The online application process for the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 will commence immediately following the official notification release. We will provide a direct registration link to www.tnpsc.gov.in as soon as the window opens.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee 2026

1. A one-time registration fee of Rs. 150/- is required (valid for 5 years). Candidates already registered with TNPSC are exempt from this step.

2. Applicants must pay an examination fee of Rs. 100/- specifically for the Group 4 recruitment.

Note- The fee is payable via online methods, including Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card, before the application submission deadline.

3. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribes, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and Destitute Widows are fully exempt from the TNPSC Group 4 examination fee.

4. Candidates under Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities, and Backward Classes (including Muslims) are entitled to 3 free attempts, while Ex-Servicemen receive 2 free attempts.

TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2026

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission manages the Group 4 recruitment to staff various entry-level roles. The 2026 selection process will be conducted in two primary stages as per official guidelines.

  1. Written Examination: offline mode using OMR sheets
  2. Document Verification and Counselling

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2026

The TNPSC Group 4 exam consists of a 3-hour objective-type paper (OMR format) featuring 300 questions. The minimum qualifying mark is 90. While Part A is mandatory in Tamil, the General Studies, Aptitude, and Mental Ability sections are provided in both English and Tamil.

Exam TypePartsSubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarksMinimum Qualifying MarksDuration
Objective TypePart ATamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test* (SSLC Standard)100150903 Hours
Part BGeneral Studies (SSLC Standard) 75150
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard)25
Total200300

Note- Part B of the paper is evaluated only if the candidate secures at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026 Syllabus 

To succeed, candidates should align their study plan with the official syllabus, which focuses on General Studies and the Aptitude & Mental Ability Test. Explore the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026 to prepare effectively.

SectionTopics
General Studies
  1. History
  2. Current Events
  3. Indian Polity
  4. Geography
  5. Economics
  6. Indian National Movement
  7. Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
  8. History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test
  1. Simplification
  2. Ratio and Proportion
  3. Simple Interest
  4. Compound Interest
  5. Area
  6. Volume
  7. Time and Work
  8. Logical Reasoning
  9. Puzzles
  10. Dice
  11. Visual Reasoning
  12. Alpha Numeric Reasoning
  13. Number Series

Check Detailed TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026 [Revised]

TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers- Download PDF

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Salary

Review the salary structure for various TNPSC Group 4 positions in the table provided below, as specified in the 2026 official notification.

TNPSC Group 4 Salary Structure
Group 4 PostsSalary
Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant (Non-Security & Security), Junior Assistant, TypistRs. 19,500 - 71,900
Junior Assistant, TypistRs. 19,500 - 62,000
Steno-Typist (Grade - III)Rs. 20,600 - 75,900
Steno TypistRs. 20,600 - 65,500
Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist Grade 3), Junior Executive (Office/Typing)Rs. 19,500 - 62,000
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving LicenceRs. 18,200 – 57,900
Forest Watcher, Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)Rs. 16,600 – 52,400

TNPSC Group 4 Salary Structure- Click to Check

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026 Exam Centre

Candidates must select two preferred District Centres for the exam. The commission will assign a venue accordingly, and requests for center changes will not be accepted once the application is submitted.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Centre 2026
DistrictsCentre & Centre Code
Ariyalur
  1. Ariyalur (3001)
  2. Andimadam (3002)
  3. Sendurai (3003)
  4. Udaiyarpalayam (3004)
Chengalpattu
  1. Chengalpattu (3301)
  2. Cheyyur (3302)
  3. Maduranthakam (3303)
  4. Pallavaram (3304)
  5. Tambaram (3305)
  6. Thirukalukundram (3306)
  7. Tiruporur (3307)
  8. Vandalur (3308)
Chennai
  1. Chennai (0101)
  2. Alandur (0102)
  3. Ambattur (0103)
  4. Aminjikarai (0104)
  5. Ayanavaram (0105)
  6. Egmore (0106)
  7. Guindy (0107)
  8. Madhavaram (0108)
  9. Madhuravoyal (0109)
  10. Mambalam (0110)
  11. Mylapore (0111)
  12. Perambur (0112)
  13. Purasavakkam (0113)
  14. Sholinganallur (0114)
  15. Thiruvottriyur (0115)
  16. Tondiarpet (0116)
  17. Velacherry (0117)
Coimbatore
  1. Coimbatore 0201
  2. Aanaimalai 0202
  3. Annur 0203
  4. Coimbatore North 0204
  5. Coimbatore South 0205
  6. Kinathukadavu 0206
  7. Madukarai 0207
  8. Mettupalayam 0208
  9. Perur 0209
  10. Pollachi 0210
  11. Sulur 0211
  12. Valparai 0212
Cuddalore
  1. Cuddalore 0301
  2. Bhuvanagiri 0302
  3. Chidambaram 0303
  4. Kattumannarkoil 0304
  5. Kurinjipadi 0305
  6. Panruti 0306
  7. Srimushnam 0307
  8. Thittakudi 0308
  9. Veppur 0309
  10. Virudhachalam 0310
Dharmapuri
  1. Dharmapuri 0401
  2. Harur 0402
  3. Karimangalam 0403
  4. Nallampalli 0404
  5. Palacode 0405
  6. Pappireddipatti 0406
  7. Pennagaram 0407
Dindigul
  1. Dindigul 0501
  2. Atthur 0502
  3. Dindigul East 0503
  4. Dindigul West 0504
  5. Guziliyamparai 0505
  6. Kodaikanal 0506
  7. Natham 0507
  8. Nilakottai 0508
  9. Oddanchatram 0509
  10. Palani 0510
  11. Vedasandur 0511
Erode
  1. Erode 0601
  2. Anthiyur 0602
  3. Bhavani 0603
  4. Gobichettipalayam 0604
  5. Kodumudi 0605
  6. Modakurichi 0606
  7. Nambiyur 0607
  8. Perundurai 0608
  9. Sathiyamangalam 0609
Kallakurichi
  1. Kallakurichi 3401
  2. Chinnasalem 3402
  3. Sankarapuram 3404
  4. Tirukoilur 3405
  5. Ulundurpet 3406
Kancheepuram
  1. Kancheepuram 0701
  2. Kundrathur 0702
  3. Sriperumbudur 0703
  4. Uthiramerur 0704
  5. Walajabad 0705
Kanyakumari
  1. Nagercoil 0801
  2. Agasteeswaram 0802
  3. Kalkulam 0803
  4. Killiyur 0804
  5. Thiruvatar 0805
  6. Thovalai 0806
  7. Vilavankodu 0807
Karur
  1. Karur 0901
  2. Aravakurichi 0902
  3. Kadavur 0903
  4. Krishnarayapuram 0904
  5. Kulithalai 0905
  6. Manmangalam 0906
  7. Pugalur 0907
Krishnagiri
  1. Krishnagiri 3101
  2. Anjetty 3102
  3. Bargur 3103
  4. Hosur 3104
  5. Pochampalli 3105
  6. Sulagiri 3106
  7. Thenkanikottai 3107
  8. Uthangarai 3108
Madurai
  1. Madurai 1001
  2. Kallikudi 1002
  3. Madurai East 1003
  4. Madurai North 1004
  5. Madurai South 1005
  6. Madurai West 1006
  7. Melur 1007
  8. Peraiyur 1008
  9. Thirumangalam 1009
  10. Thiruparankundram 1010
  11. Usilampatti 1011
  12. Vadipatti 1012
Mayiladuthurai
  1. Mayiladuthurai 3801
  2. Kuthalam 3802
  3. Sirkali 3803
  4. Tharangambadi 3804
Nagapattinam
  1. Nagapattinam 1101
  2. Kilvelur 1102
  3. Thirukkuvalai 1103
  4. Vedaranyam 1104
Namakkal
  1. Namakkal 1201
  2. Kumarapalayam 1203
  3. Mohanoor 1204
  4. Paramathi Velur 1205
  5. Rasipuram 1206
  6. Senthamangalam 1207
  7. Tiruchengode 1208
Perambalur
  1. Perambalur 1401
  2. Alathur 1402
  3. Kunnam 1403
  4. Veppanthattai 1404
Pudukkottai
  1. Pudukkottai 1501
  2. Alangudi 1502
  3. Aranthangi 1503
  4. Avudaiyarkoil 1504
  5. Gandarvakottai 1505
  6. Iluppur 1506
  7. Karambakudi 1507
  8. Kulathur 1508
  9. Manamelkudi 1509
  10. Ponnamaravathi 1510
  11. Thirumayam 1511
  12. Viralimalai 1512
Ramanathapuram
  1. Ramanathapuram 1601
  2. Kadaladi 1602
  3. Kamuthi 1603
  4. Kezhakarai 1604
  5. Mudukulathur 1605
  6. Paramakudi 1606
  7. Rajasingamangalam 1607
  8. Rameswaram 1608
  9. Tiruvadanai 1609
Ranipet
  1. Ranipet 3501
  2. Arakkonam 3502
  3. Arcot 3503
  4. Kalavai 3504
  5. Nemili 3505
  6. Sholingur 3506
  7. Walajah 3507
Salem
  1. Salem 1701
  2. Attur 1702
  3. Edapadi 1703
  4. Gangavalli 1704
  5. Kadaiyampatti 1705
  6. Mettur 1706
  7. Omalur 1707
  8. Pethanayakanpalayam 1708
  9. Salem South 1709
  10. Salem West 1710
  11. Sankari 1711
  12. Vazhapadi 1712
  13. Yercaud 1713
Sivagangai
  1. Sivagangai 1801
  2. Devakottai 1802
  3. Ilayankudi 1803
  4. Kalaiyarkovil 1804
  5. Karaikudi 1805
  6. Manamadurai 1806
  7. Singampunari 1807
  8. Thirupuvanam 1808
  9. Tirupathur 1809
Tenkasi
  1. Tenkasi 3601
  2. Alangulam 3602
  3. Kadayanallur 3603
  4. Sankarankovil 3604
  5. Shenkottai 3605
  6. Sivagiri 3606
  7. Thiruvengadam 3607
  8. Veerakeralampudur 3608
Thanjavur
  1. Thanjavur 1901
  2. Boothalur 1902
  3. Kumbakonam 1903
  4. Orathanadu 1904
  5. Papanasam 1905
  6. Pattukottai 1906
  7. Peravurani 1907
  8. Thiruvaiyaru 1908
  9. Thiruvidaimaruthur 1909
The Nilgiris
  1. Udhagamandalam 1301
  2. Coonoor 1302
  3. Gudalur 1303
  4. Kothagiri 1304
  5. Kundah 1305
  6. Pandalur 1306
Theni
  1. Theni 2001
  2. Aandipatti 2002
  3. Bodinayakanur 2003
  4. Periyakulam 2004
  5. Uthamapalayam 2005
Thiruvallur
  1. Thiruvallur 2101
  2. Avadi 2102
  3. Gummidipoondi 2103
  4. Pallipattu 2104
  5. Ponneri 2105
  6. Poonamallee 2106
  7. R.K.Pet 2107
  8. Tiruthani 2108
  9. Uthukottai 2109
Thiruvannamalai
  1. Thiruvannamalai 2201
  2. Arni 2202
  3. Chengam 2203
  4. Chetpet 2204
  5. Cheyyar 2205
  6. Jamunamarathur 2206
  7. Kalasapakkam 2207
  8. Kilpennathur 2208
  9. Polur 2209
  10. Thandramet 2210
  11. Vandavasi 2211
  12. Vembakkam 2212
Thiruvarur
  1. Thiruvarur 2301
  2. Kodavasal 2302
  3. Mannargudi 2304
  4. Nannilam 2305
  5. Needamangalam 2306
  6. Thiruthuraipoondi 2307
  7. Valangaiman 2308
Thoothukudi
  1. Thoothukudi 2401
  2. Eral 2402
  3. Ettayapuram 2403
  4. Kayathar 2404
  5. Kovilpatti 2405
  6. Ottapidaram 2406
  7. Sattankulam 2407
  8. Srivaikundam 2408
  9. Tiruchendur 2409
  10. Vilathikulam 2410
 Tiruchirappalli
  1. Tiruchirappalli 2501
  2. Lalgudi 2502
  3. Manachanallur 2503
  4. Manapparai 2504
  5. Marungapuri 2505
  6. Musiri 2506
  7. Srirangam 2507
  8. Thottiam 2508
  9. Thuraiyur 2509
  10. Tiruchirappalli West 2510
  11. Tiruchirappalli East 2511
  12. Thiverumbur 2512
 Tirunelveli 
  1. Tirunelveli 2601
  2. Ambasamudram 2602
  3. Cheranmahadevi 2603
  4. Manur 2604
  5. Nanguneri 2605
  6. Palayamkottai 2606
  7. Radhapuram 2607
  8. Thisayanvilai 2608
Tirupathur
  1. Tirupathur 3701
  2. Ambur 3702
  3. Natrampalli 3703
  4. Vaniyambadi 3704
 Tiruppur
  1. Tiruppur 3201
  2. Avinashi 3202
  3. Dharapuram 3203
  4. Kangeyam 3204
  5. Madathukkulam 3205
  6. Uthukuli 3206
  7. Palladam 3207
  8. Tiruppur North 3208
  9. Tiruppur south 3209
  10. Udumalaipettai 3210
Vellore
  1. Vellore 2701
  2. Aanaikattu 2702
  3. Gudiyatham 2703
  4. K.V.Kuppam 2704
  5. Katpadi 2705
  6. Pernampet 2706
Villupuram
  1. Villupuram 2801
  2. Gingee 2802
  3. Kandachipuram 2803
  4. Marakanam 2804
  5. Melmalaiyanur 2805
  6. Thiruvennainallur 2806
  7. Tindivanam 2807
  8. Vanur 2808
  9. Vikravandi 2809
Virudhunagar
  1. Virudhunagar 2901
  2. Aruppukottai 2902
  3. Kariyapatti 2903
  4. Rajapalayam 2904
  5. Sathur 2905
  6. Sivakasi 2906
  7. Srivilliputhur 2907
  8. Tiruchuli 2908
  9. Vembakottai 2909
  10. Watrap 2910

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Cut Off

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will publish the TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off marks alongside the results on their official website. Analyzing previous cut-off trends is recommended for effective exam preparation.

TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off [Previous Year]- Click to Check

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