Application Deadline Extended to 08 November 2026 with 5-Year Age Limit Concession
Following the Tamil Nadu Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No. 68 dated 30 October 2026 granting an across-the-board 5-year increase in the upper age limit for direct recruitments, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially extended the online application deadline for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 (6,574 Vacancies) to 08 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Eligible candidates can register and apply online at tnpsc.gov.in.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has issued Notification No. 11/2026 (Advertisement No. 747) inviting online applications for the prestigious Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services). With a massive total of 6,574 vacancies distributed across 46 distinct post cadres in government departments, boards, and corporations throughout Tamil Nadu, this recruitment represents one of the largest state government employment opportunities for 10th pass, diploma, and degree holders.
Key posts offered in this recruitment drive include Village Administrative Officer (VAO – 291 posts), Junior Assistant (Non-Security – 2,610 posts), Junior Assistant (Accounts – 422 posts), Typist (Ministerial & Judicial – 1,233+ posts), Steno-Typist Grade III (350+ posts), Bill Collector, Forest Watcher (40 posts), and Forest Guard with Driving Licence.
Following the state government's landmark decision to grant a 5-year upper age relaxation to expand employment access, the closing date for online applications and examination fee payment has been officially extended to 08 November 2026. The single-stage written examination (OMR based) will be conducted on 10 January 2027 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Read below for complete post-wise vacancies, revised age limits, educational qualifications, exam pattern, syllabus, and step-by-step application instructions.
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting Authority | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Examination Name | Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) |
| Advertisement Number | 747 |
| Notification Number | 11/2026 dated 06 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,574 Vacancies (46 Post Cadres) |
| Key Posts | Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Bill Collector, Forest Watcher, Forest Guard |
| Application Mode | Online Only via tnpsc.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Revised Last Date to Apply | 08 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Examination Date | 10 January 2027 (09:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Examination Mode | Single-Stage Written Examination (Offline OMR Objective Type) |
| Fees Structure | OTR Fee: ₹150 (5 Years validity) | Examination Fee: ₹100 (Exemptions apply) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level 8 (₹19,500 – ₹71,900) & Level 10 (₹20,600 – ₹75,900) |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 4 2026: Important Dates
| Event / Stage | Schedule / Date |
|---|---|
| Official Group 4 Notification Released | 06 October 2026 |
| Online Application Commencement Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Original Application Last Date | 05 November 2026 |
| Revised Online Application & Fee Payment Deadline | 08 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Online Correction Window | 09 November to 11 November 2026 |
| Hall Ticket (Admit Card) Download Starts | Late December 2026 (10–14 days prior) |
| Written Examination Date (Single Shift OMR) | 10 January 2027 (09:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
Detailed Vacancy Breakdown: 46 Post Cadres (6,574 Vacancies)
The official notification encompasses 46 individual post categories across the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, Judicial Ministerial Service, Secretariat, Municipal Services, and statutory state boards/corporations:
| S.No. | Name of the Post & Department / Board | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | 2025 | 291 |
| 2 | Junior Assistant (Security) | 2400 | 28 |
| 3 | Bill Collector | 2500 | 59 |
| 4 | Junior Assistant (Non Security) – Ministerial Services | 2600 | 2,610 |
| 5 | Junior Assistant (Non Security) – Judicial Ministerial Service | 4600 | 252 |
| 6 | Junior Assistant – Municipal Council Service | 3842 | 119 |
| 7 | Revenue Assistant | 3843 | 96 |
| 8 | Junior Assistant – Municipal Corporation Service | 3840 | 70 |
| 9 | Junior Assistant – Adi Dravidar Housing & Development Corp | 3512 | 43 |
| 10 | Junior Assistant – Greater Chennai Corporation | 3851 | 134 |
| 11 | Tax Collector | 3854 | 107 |
| 12 | Junior Assistant – Small Industries Development Corporation | 3521 | 25 |
| 13 | Junior Assistant – Handloom Weavers Co-operative Societies | 3788 | 20 |
| 14 | Junior Assistant – Police Housing Corporation | 3816 | 5 |
| 15 | Junior Assistant – Power Finance & Infrastructure Dev Corp | 3520 | 3 |
| 16 | Junior Assistant – Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal Medicine | 3321 | 6 |
| 17 | Junior Assistant (Accounts) – TN Power Distribution Corp | 3848 | 422 |
| 18 | Bill Collector – TN Urban Habitat Development Board | 3214 | 38 |
| 19 | Junior Administrative Assistant | 3835 | 42 |
| 20 | Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) | 3836 | 13 |
| 21 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | 3804 | 6 |
| 22 | Typist – TN Ministerial Service and related services | 2200 | 856 |
| 23 | Typist – TN Judicial Ministerial Service | 4200 | 377 |
| 24 | Typist – Small Industries Development Corporation | 3834 | 15 |
| 25 | Typist – Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | 3846 | 6 |
| 26 | Typist – Municipal Council Service | 3844 | 260 |
| 27 | Typist – Greater Chennai Corporation | 3852 | 56 |
| 28 | Typist – Police Housing Corporation | 3817 | 2 |
| 29 | Steno Typist (Grade III) – TN Ministerial Service | 2300 | 209 |
| 30 | Steno Typist (Grade III) – Judicial Ministerial Service | 4300 | 145 |
| 31 | Steno Typist (Grade III) – Adi Dravidar Housing & Dev | 3837 | 1 |
| 32 | Steno Typist (Grade III) – Small Industries Dev Corp | 3838 | 2 |
| 33 | Steno Typist (Grade III) – Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | 3847 | 2 |
| 34 | Steno Typist (Grade III) – Chennai Metro Dev Authority (CMDA) | 3672 | 1 |
| 35 | Steno Typist – Municipal Council Service | 3845 | 16 |
| 36 | Personal Clerk – Municipal Corporation Service | 3841 | 60 |
| 37 | Shorthand Typist (Grade III) – Greater Chennai Corp | 3853 | 28 |
| 38 | Telephone Operator | 3822 | 1 |
| 39 | Executive Officer (Grade IV) – HR & CE Department | 1655 | 46 |
| 40 | Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 1095 | 8 |
| 41 | Record Clerk (Grade III) | 3839 | 19 |
| 42 | Senior Laboratory Assistant | 3746 | 1 |
| 43 | Laboratory Assistant | 3103 | 23 |
| 44 | Sales Assistant | 3806 | 10 |
| 45 | Forest Watcher | 3319 | 40 |
| 46 | Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 3318 | 1 |
| - | Grand Total Vacancies (46 Post Cadres) | 6,574 | |
*Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and subject to revision by the Commission before counselling. Department/unit-wise vacancy allocations, backlog quotas, and sports quota allocations will be announced prior to counselling.
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit 2026 (Revised with 5-Year Concession)
The Tamil Nadu Government issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 68, Human Resources Management (S) Department, dated 30 October 2026, enhancing the maximum age limit for direct recruitment by five full years. This statutory enhancement applies across all reservation categories and post cadres under the CCSE-IV notification, prompting TNPSC to extend the application window to 8 November 2026.
Age Calculation Reference Date: 01 July 2026
The candidate's age is calculated as on 01 July 2026. The 5-year enhancement is added to the applicable base upper age limits:
| Candidate Category | Previous Upper Age Limit | Revised Upper Age Limit (G.O. 68) |
|---|---|---|
| General / Others (Without Higher Qualifications) | 30 Years | 35 Years |
| General / Others (With Higher Educational Qualifications - HSC/Degree) | 32 Years | 37 Years |
| BC / BCM / MBC / DNC (Without Higher Qualifications) | 32 Years | 37 Years |
| BC / BCM / MBC / DNC (With Higher Qualifications) | No Max Limit / 34 Yrs* | No Maximum Age Limit** |
| SC / SC(A) / ST & Destitute Widows (Without Higher Qualifications) | 35 Years | 40 Years |
| SC / SC(A) / ST & Destitute Widows (With Higher Qualifications) | No Max Limit | No Maximum Age Limit** |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | Base + 10 Years | Up to 45–50 Years (Relaxed by +5 Yrs) |
**For posts where "No Maximum Age Limit" applies to candidates possessing higher qualifications than SSLC, the maximum retirement cut-off age (60 years) applies per general state service rules.
Crucial Notice on Post-Specific Minimum Age:
- General Group IV Posts (Junior Assistant, Typist, Bill Collector): Minimum age is 18 Years.
- Village Administrative Officer (VAO): Minimum age is 21 Years.
- Forest Guard with Driving Licence: Minimum age is 21 Years.
- Executive Officer (Grade IV – HR & CE): Minimum age is 25 Years (must profess Hindu religion).
Educational & Technical Qualifications
Candidates must possess the prescribed academic and technical qualifications as on the date of notification (06 October 2026). Qualifications must follow the statutory progression pattern: 10th + HSC/Diploma + Under Graduate Degree.
1. VAO, Junior Assistant (General) & Bill Collector
Must have passed the SSLC Public Examination (10th Standard) with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary courses of studies (or its equivalent Minimum General Educational Qualification - MGEQ).
2. Typist & Steno-Typist (Grade III)
Technical Mandate- Must have passed SSLC / 10th Standard.
- Typist: Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting: Higher/Senior Grade in Tamil and English; OR Higher/Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/Junior Grade in English; OR Higher/Senior Grade in English and Lower/Junior Grade in Tamil.
- Steno-Typist Grade III: Must have passed Government Technical Examination in Typewriting AND Shorthand (Higher in Tamil & English, or Higher in one and Lower in the other).
- Computer Qualification: Must possess or pass the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation (COA) conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) during the period of probation.
3. Accounts & Corporation Junior Assistant Posts
- Junior Assistant (Accounts) – TN Power Distribution Corp (Post Code 3848): Must possess a Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized university.
- Junior Assistant – Handloom Weavers Co-operative Societies (Post Code 3788): Degree from a recognized university with Diploma in Co-operative Management or Co-operation as a special subject.
- Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies (Post Code 1095): Higher Secondary Course (10+2) or Pre-University Course pass.
4. Forest Watcher & Forest Guard with Driving Licence
Physical Standards Apply- Forest Watcher (Post Code 3319): Pass in SSLC (10th) from a recognized Board + prescribed physical and endurance standards.
- Forest Guard with Driving Licence (Post Code 3318): Pass in SSLC + Valid Driving Licence issued by competent licensing authority + Minimum 3 years driving experience + Certificate of knowledge in Automobile Mechanism + First Aid Certificate + Prescribed Physical and Vision Standards without glasses.
5. Senior Laboratory Assistant & Laboratory Assistant
Must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2 / HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany / Zoology as subjects.
Mandatory Adequate Knowledge of Tamil
Candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as on the date of notification. An applicant is deemed to possess adequate knowledge if they have:
- Passed SSLC / HSC / Degree examination with Tamil as one of the languages; OR
- Studied the High School Course in Tamil Medium.
Candidates who do not possess the required qualification in Tamil at the time of appointment must pass the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by TNPSC within a period of two years from the date of appointment, failing which their increments may be withheld and probation terminated in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act.
Application Fee & One Time Registration (OTR)
Mandatory for all applicants on the TNPSC portal. Valid for 5 years from the date of registration. Note that registering in OTR alone is not an application for this examination; candidates must apply separately for Group IV services.
Payable online at the time of submitting the online application for CCSE-IV. Concessions apply to eligible social categories.
| Category | Fee Concession / Exemption |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes / SC (Arunthathiyars) & ST | Full Exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) & Destitute Widows | Full Exemption |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC) / Denotified Communities (DNC) | Three Free Chances |
| Backward Classes (BC) & Backward Classes (Muslims - BCM) | Three Free Chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | Two Free Chances |
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2026 (Single Stage Written OMR)
The examination is a single-stage, objective-type written paper of 3 hours duration (09:30 AM to 12:30 PM) containing 200 questions for a maximum of 300 marks:
| Section / Part | Standard | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test Compulsory: Min 40% (60 Marks) required for evaluation of Parts B & C | SSLC | 100 | 150 Marks |
| Part B: General Studies (Bilingual: Tamil & English) | SSLC | 75 | 150 Marks (Combined) |
| Part C: Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (Bilingual) | SSLC | 25 | |
| Grand Total (Written Examination) | 200 Questions | 300 Marks | |
Crucial Examination Rules:
- Part A Minimum Qualifying Rule: Candidates must secure at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A. If a candidate scores below 60 in Part A, their Part B and Part C will not be evaluated at all.
- Final Ranking Formula: The total marks obtained in Part A, Part B, and Part C (out of 300 marks) will be taken together for final ranking and merit listing.
- Question Medium: Part A questions are set in Tamil only. Part B (General Studies) and Part C (Aptitude) questions are set bilingually in Tamil and English.
- Special Provision for PwBD: Differently abled candidates who studied English as the only language in school/university are provided General English as an alternative to Tamil eligibility in accordance with government orders.
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026
Part A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Standard)
Grammar (இலக்கணம்), Literature (இலக்கியம் – திருக்குறள், நாலடியார், சீவகசிந்தாமணி, கம்பராமாயணம்), Tamil Scholars and their contribution to Tamil language (தமிழ் அறிஞர்களும் தமிழ்த் தொண்டும்), Vocabulary, Prefix/Suffix, Idioms and Phrases, Reading Comprehension, and Translation.
Part B: General Studies (75 Questions, SSLC Standard)
- General Science: Nature of Universe, Measurement, Laws of Motion, Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Chemistry, Elements, Botany, Zoology, Human Physiology, Diseases, Environment.
- Current Affairs: Latest national events, national symbols, awards, sports, books & authors, science & tech innovations.
- Geography: Earth and Universe, Solar System, Monsoon, Rainfall, Weather, Water Resources, Soil, Minerals, Natural vegetation, Wildlife, Transport, Communication, Disaster Management.
- History and Culture of India: Indus Valley Civilization, Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, Marathas, South Indian History, Unity in Diversity.
- Indian Polity: Constitution of India, Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Union & State Executive, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayat Raj, Anti-corruption, Right to Information.
- Indian Economy: Five-year plan models, NITI Aayog, Sources of Revenue, RBI, Fiscal Policy, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Rural Welfare, Poverty.
- Indian National Movement: Early uprisings, 1857 Revolt, Indian National Congress, National leaders (Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji, Bhagat Singh, Kamarajar, Rajaji, VOC).
- History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in TN: Thirukkural, Dravidian Movement, Self-Respect Movement, Contributions of Periyar, Anna, and social reformers.
- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu: Human Development Indicators, Social welfare schemes, Economic trends, e-Governance in Tamil Nadu.
Part C: Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 Questions)
Simplification, Percentage, Highest Common Factor (HCF), Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Ratio and Proportion, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time and Work, Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Dice, Visual Reasoning, Alpha-numeric Reasoning, and Number Series.
Physical Standards & Endurance Test (Forest Watcher & Forest Guard Only)
Physical standard measurement and endurance tests apply only to candidates who opt for Forest Watcher (Post Code 3319) and Forest Guard with Driving Licence (Post Code 3318):
| Gender | Height (Non-ST) | Height (ST) | Chest (Normal) | Chest Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 163 cm | 152 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| Female / Third Gender | 150 cm | 145 cm | 74 cm | 5 cm |
Physical Endurance Walking Test (Conducted at Chennai)
- Male Candidates: Must walk a distance of 25 kilometres within 4 hours.
- Female & Third Gender Candidates: Must walk a distance of 16 kilometres within 4 hours.
- Visual Standards for Forest Guard w/ DL: Distance vision must be 6/6 in both eyes, near vision 0.5 (Snellen) in both eyes without glasses. Colour vision, night blindness, and squint tests apply.
How to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
Visit tnpsc.gov.in. If not already registered, complete OTR with Aadhaar verification and pay the ₹150 fee.
Apply for Group IV Services (CCSE-IV)
Log in using Login ID and password. Under "Apply Online", select "Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Notification No. 11/2026)".
Fill Details & Select Post Options
Enter educational, technical, and community details. State clearly whether you want to opt for Forest Watcher/Forest Guard posts or exclude them.
Upload Photograph & Signature
Upload recent passport photo with candidate name and date of photo imprinted, and clear signature according to TNPSC pixel dimensions.
Pay Examination Fee & Final Submit
Pay ₹100 examination fee (if not exempt). Review the entire application preview and click final submit before 08 November 2026. Download and save the PDF copy.
Documents Required for Verification
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: Official Links
| TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment Apply Online Link | Apply Online |
| TNPSC Group 4 Official Notification 2026 (English PDF) | Download PDF |
| Official TNPSC Commission Website | Visit TNPSC |
| Explore Tamil Nadu State Govt Jobs | View TN Jobs |
| All India 10th Pass Govt Jobs | View 10th Pass Jobs |