The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services) notification vide Advertisement No. 747 and Notification No. 11/2026 dated 06 October 2026. A total of 6,574 tentative vacancies across 46 post entries will be filled in Tamil Nadu Government departments, services, corporations and boards. Online applications will be accepted from 06 October 2026 to 05 November 2026. The minimum qualification is SSLC (10th) pass for most posts. The written examination will be held on 10 January 2027. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 06 October 2026 |
| Online application start | 06 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply (online) | 05 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application correction window | 09 November 2026 (12:01 AM) to 11 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written examination (OMR) | 10 January 2027, 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Admit card | Expected before the exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Examination fee (all candidates) | Rs. 100/- |
| Exempted categories (as per TNPSC rules) | Nil |
| One Time Registration (OTR) fee — first-time registrants only | Rs. 150/- |
The examination fee of Rs. 100 is payable online through the permitted modes while submitting the application, unless the candidate is eligible for fee exemption under TNPSC rules. One Time Registration costs Rs. 150 and remains valid for five years; candidates who already hold a valid OTR need not register again. Candidates claiming fee exemption must ensure they satisfy all conditions — a false exemption claim can lead to rejection and debarment.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) (2025) | Level 8 | 291 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) (2600) | Level 8 | 2,610 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) (4600) | Level 8 | 252 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (3842) | Level 8 | 119 | SSLC pass |
| Revenue Assistant (3843) | Level 8 | 96 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (3840) | Level 8 | 70 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (3851) | Level 8 | 134 | SSLC pass |
| Tax Collector (3854) | Level 8 | 107 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (3835) | Level 8 | 42 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) (3836) | Level 8 | 13 | SSLC pass + computer qualification |
| Bill Collector (2500) | Level 8 | 59 | SSLC pass |
| Bill Collector (3214) | Level 3 (Rs. 16,600 – 52,400) | 38 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) (3848) | Level 3 (Rs. 19,500 – 62,000) | 422 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (Security) (2400) | Level 8 | 28 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (3512 / 3521 / 3816 / 3804 / others) | Level 8 (EPF posts) | 82 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (3520 / 3321) | Corporation scale | 9 | SSLC pass |
| Junior Assistant (3788) | Rs. 17,000 – 54,060 (EPF) | 20 | SSLC pass |
| Typist (2200 / 4200 / 3834 / 3846 / 3844 / 3852 / 3817) | Level 8 | 1,572 | SSLC pass + Govt. typewriting qualification |
| Steno-Typist Grade III (2300 / 4300 / 3837 / 3838 / 3847 / 3672 / 3845) | Level 10 (one entry Level 8) | 376 | SSLC pass + typewriting + shorthand |
| Personal Clerk (3841) | Level 10 | 60 | SSLC pass + shorthand |
| Shorthand Typist Grade III (3853) | Level 10 | 28 | SSLC pass + typewriting + shorthand |
| Telephone Operator (3822) | Level 8 | 1 | SSLC pass |
| Executive Officer Grade IV (1655) | Level 8 | 46 | Degree (post-wise, as per notification) |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies (1095) | Level 10 | 8 | Degree (post-wise, as per notification) |
| Record Clerk Grade III (3839) | Level 3 (EPF) | 19 | SSLC pass |
| Senior Laboratory Assistant (3746) | Level 10 (EPF) | 1 | Degree (post-wise, as per notification) |
| Laboratory Assistant (3103) | Level 8 | 23 | SSLC pass + science |
| Sales Assistant (3806) | Level 8 (EPF) | 10 | SSLC pass |
| Forest Watcher (3319) | Level 3 | 40 | SSLC pass |
| Forest Guard with Driving Licence (3318) | Level 5 | 1 | SSLC pass + driving licence |
| Total | 6,574 |
The notification states that the 6,574 vacancies are tentative and liable for modification before the start of counselling. The Commission may include additional posts with similar eligibility before counselling, and the department / unit-wise distribution of vacancies will be announced later.
Eligibility Criteria
For a large number of posts — including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Revenue Assistant, Tax Collector, Forest Watcher and Forest Guard — the minimum general educational qualification is an SSLC (10th Standard) pass or equivalent. Candidates who have not passed the SSLC examination or its equivalent are not eligible even if they hold a higher qualification.
Typist posts additionally require the prescribed Government Technical Examination qualification in typewriting (Higher/Senior grade in Tamil and English, or the accepted combinations). Steno-Typist Grade III and Shorthand Typist posts require typewriting and shorthand qualifications. Executive Officer Grade IV, Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies, Senior Laboratory Assistant and a few other specialised posts require a degree or subject-specific qualification. Candidates must check the exact educational and technical qualification against their chosen post code in Notification No. 11/2026 before applying.
Age Limit
| Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) | Age |
|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer — minimum / maximum (Others) | 21 years / 30 years |
| Forest Watcher / Forest Guard with Driving Licence — minimum / maximum (Others) | 21 years / 30 years |
| Executive Officer Grade IV — minimum / maximum (Others) | 25 years / 35 years |
| Most other posts (Junior Assistant, Typist, Bill Collector etc.) — minimum / maximum (Others) | 18 years / 30 years |
Higher maximum age limits and concessions apply to BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Destitute Widow and other eligible categories as per the detailed post-wise and category-wise age tables in the notification (for example, up to 40 years for persons with benchmark disability and up to 48 years for ex-servicemen on certain posts). Some corporation and board posts carry no maximum age limit. Candidates must verify the age conditions for their post and category in the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
Most Group IV posts are placed in Pay Level 8 of the Tamil Nadu revised pay matrix, while Steno-Typist Grade III, Personal Clerk, Shorthand Typist Grade III, Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies and Senior Laboratory Assistant are in Pay Level 10. Junior Assistant (Accounts), Bill Collector (3214), Record Clerk Grade III and Forest Watcher are in Level 3 (Rs. 16,600 – 52,400 for Bill Collector; Rs. 19,500 – 62,000 for Junior Assistant (Accounts)), and Forest Guard with Driving Licence is in Level 5. Junior Assistant (3788) carries Rs. 17,000 – 54,060. Posts under EPF conditions follow the applicable corporation pay scales. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are admissible as per Tamil Nadu Government norms.
Selection Process
- Single OMR-based written examination (one paper: Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies, Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability).
- Certificate verification of shortlisted candidates based on written test merit.
- Centralised counselling and post allotment based on rank and community reservation.
There is no interview stage. Part B and Part C answer sheets are evaluated only if the candidate secures the minimum qualifying marks in Part A. Final merit is prepared on the total marks of all three parts.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Std) — General English for eligible differently abled candidates | 100 | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Part B | General Studies (SSLC Std) | 75 | 150 (combined with Part C) | |
| Part C | Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Std) | 25 | — | |
| Total | 200 | 300 | ||
Minimum qualifying marks in Part A: 40% (60 marks) — Part B and Part C are evaluated only if this is secured. No negative marking is specified in the notification. Marks from all three parts are counted for the final ranking.
Documents Required
- Recent colour passport-size photograph — 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (130 x 170 pixels), 20 KB to 50 KB, JPG, 200 DPI, white background, with the candidate’s name and the photograph date printed at the bottom (photograph must be taken on or after 06 October 2026)
- Signature in a 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm box (230 x 75 pixels), 10 KB to 20 KB, JPG, 200 DPI, in blue or black ink
- SSLC / 10th certificate and mark sheet
- Typewriting / shorthand certificates (for Typist and Steno-Typist posts)
- Degree / diploma certificates (for posts requiring them)
- Community / caste certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar card / Voter ID / PAN card)
Upload all documents in the format and file size specified in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the Commission’s portal if you do not already hold a valid registration.
- Log in at the official application portal and select Combined Civil Services Examination-IV / Notification No. 11/2026.
- Choose the post options carefully — candidates opting for Forest Guard with Driving Licence / Forest Watcher must select the correct option.
- Enter personal, educational and category details correctly.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the Rs. 100 examination fee online or claim exemption if eligible.
- Review all entered details, submit the application before 05 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, and save the application number for future reference.
- Use the correction window (09 to 11 November 2026) only if an eligible detail needs correction — no changes are allowed after it closes.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026?
A. 6,574 tentative vacancies across 46 post entries under Advertisement No. 747, Notification No. 11/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
A. The last date to submit the online application is 05 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q3. What is the exam date for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
A. The OMR-based written examination will be held on 10 January 2027 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Q4. What is the minimum qualification for TNPSC Group 4 posts?
A. SSLC (10th) pass for most posts; Typist and Steno-Typist posts additionally require typewriting/shorthand qualifications.
Q5. What is the age limit for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
A. Minimum 18 years (21 for VAO and Forest posts, 25 for Executive Officer Grade IV) and maximum 30 years (35 for Executive Officer Grade IV) as on 01 July 2026 for Others, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Q6. What is the application fee?
A. Rs. 100 examination fee (exempted categories pay nil); first-time registrants also pay Rs. 150 for One Time Registration valid for five years.
Q7. Is there an interview in TNPSC Group 4 selection?
A. No. Selection is through a single written examination followed by certificate verification and counselling.
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Sources: TNPSC Advertisement No. 747, Notification No. 11/2026 dated 06.10.2026 (Combined Civil Services Examination-IV); www.tnpsc.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
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