TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: 6574 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Last Date & Exam Date

Introduction to TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 notification for direct recruitment to 6,574 vacancies through the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services).

The recruitment has been announced through Advertisement No. 747 / Notification No. 11/2026, dated 6 October 2026. Vacancies are available for Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Bill Collector, Revenue Assistant, Executive Officer, Forest Watcher and several other posts across Tamil Nadu Government departments, local bodies, boards and corporations.

Online applications are being accepted from 6 October 2026 to 5 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM. TNPSC has scheduled the Group 4 written examination for 10 January 2027 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Candidates should carefully check the post-wise educational qualification, technical qualification and age requirements before submitting their application.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Overview

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is the constitutional recruitment body responsible for conducting competitive examinations and direct recruitment for various services and posts under the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Combined Civil Services Examination-IV is one of TNPSC's largest recruitment examinations and covers several entry-level administrative, clerical, typing and field posts.

TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 Overview

TNPSC Group 4 2026 At a Glance

TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2026

TNPSC has notified a total of 6,574 vacancies under Group IV Services. The recruitment covers posts in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, Judicial Ministerial Service, Municipal Council Service, Municipal Corporation Service, Forest Subordinate Service and several government boards and corporations.

Junior Assistant (Non-Security) under the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service has the largest single vacancy component with 2,610 posts, followed by Typist posts and other clerical vacancies.

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational and technical qualifications vary by post. Candidates should possess the required qualification on the date prescribed in the official notification.

Post-Wise Qualification Summary

Note: Candidates applying for Typist, Steno-Typist, Forest and other specialised posts should check the exact technical qualification clause in Notification No. 11/2026 before choosing a post preference.

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit 2026

Age eligibility is calculated as on 1 July 2026. The minimum and maximum age limits differ according to the post and community/category.

Higher upper-age limits or no maximum-age-limit provisions apply to eligible SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), BCM, Destitute Widow, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories depending on the post and notification conditions.

Where TNPSC specifies “No Maximum Age Limit”, candidates must still satisfy the maximum-age conditions laid down in the Commission's rules and notification.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee 2026

The Rs 150 One Time Registration fee is applicable only where a candidate needs to create or renew the applicable OTR registration. The examination fee is Rs 100 unless a valid fee concession or exemption is claimed.

TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2026

The recruitment is primarily based on performance in the written examination followed by the applicable certificate-verification and post-allocation process.

1. Written Examination
2. Preparation of Merit / Ranking List
3. Onscreen Certificate Verification
4. Physical Certificate Verification / Counselling, as applicable
5. Post Allocation and Final Selection

There is no conventional interview stage for the regular TNPSC Group 4 selection process.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2026

The Group 4 written examination consists of 200 objective-type questions carrying 300 marks. The examination duration is 3 hours.

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026

Part A - Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test

• Tamil Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Language Usage
• Comprehension
• Tamil Literature
• Authors and Literary Works

Part B - General Studies

• General Science
• Current Events
• Geography
• History and Culture of India
• Indian Polity
• Indian Economy
• Indian National Movement
• Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
• History, Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu

Part C - Aptitude & Mental Ability

• Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio and Proportion
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Logical Reasoning
• Number Series
• Basic Quantitative Ability

TNPSC Group 4 Salary 2026

Pay varies according to the post and appointing department. Group 4 posts broadly fall within different Tamil Nadu pay levels.

Selected candidates will also receive applicable allowances and benefits according to the rules governing their respective service, department, board or corporation.

TNPSC One Time Registration (OTR) 2026

TNPSC candidates must use the Commission's One Time Registration (OTR) system before submitting an examination application.

New candidates should first create an OTR profile on the TNPSC examination portal. Candidates who already possess a valid OTR can log in using their existing credentials and proceed to the Group 4 application.

One Time Registration by itself is not an application for the examination. Candidates must separately open Notification No. 11/2026 and complete the final Group 4 application.

How to Apply for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the TNPSC examination portal at apply.tnpscexams.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you do not already have a valid OTR profile.
3. Log in using your enrolment/registration credentials.
4. Select Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services), Notification No. 11/2026.
5. Enter your personal, educational, community and other required information.
6. Select the eligible post preferences carefully.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates/documents.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee online unless eligible for exemption.
9. Review the complete application before final submission.
10. Submit the application by 5 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
11. Download and save the final application and payment receipt for future reference.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Correction Window 2026

TNPSC will provide an Application Correction Window from 9 November 2026 at 12:01 AM to 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Candidates who need to correct permitted details should make the changes during this period. Applicants should nevertheless check all information carefully before initial submission instead of depending on the correction window.

Documents Required for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026

• Recent photograph
• Scanned signature
• Aadhaar / valid identity details as applicable
• SSLC / 10th Standard certificate and mark sheet
• Higher Secondary certificate, if applicable
• Diploma / Degree certificates for applicable posts
• Typewriting certificate for Typist posts
• Shorthand certificate for Steno-Typist posts
• Computer on Office Automation certificate where required
• Community Certificate, if applicable
• PSTM Certificate, if applicable
• Destitute Widow certificate, if applicable
• PwBD Certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
• NOC for serving candidates, where required
• Driving Licence / Experience Certificate for applicable posts

TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 Important Links

TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: Key Points

• TNPSC has announced 6,574 Group 4 vacancies.
• Notification No. 11/2026 was issued on 6 October 2026.
• Online applications are open from 6 October to 5 November 2026.
• The correction window is available from 9 to 11 November 2026.
• The written examination will be held on 10 January 2027.
• The examination consists of 200 questions for 300 marks.
• The examination duration is 3 hours.
• Candidates must score at least 60 marks in the Tamil Eligibility Test for the remaining portions to be evaluated.
• Most basic Group 4 posts require SSLC / Minimum General Educational Qualification.
• Technical certificates are additionally required for Typist, Steno-Typist and certain specialised posts.

TNPSC Group 4 Preparation Strategy 2026

With the written examination scheduled for 10 January 2027, candidates should divide their preparation among Tamil, General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability.

The Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test carries 100 questions, making it especially important. Candidates must also clear the mandatory 40% threshold in this part before their General Studies and Aptitude portions are considered for evaluation.

For General Studies, give special attention to Tamil Nadu history, culture, administration and current events along with Indian polity, economy, geography, science and the national movement.

Candidates can strengthen General Studies preparation by following daily current affairs, revising Static GK and attempting the daily current affairs quiz.

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