TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 - 6,574 Posts, Apply Online till 05-11-2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has opened its big Group IV hiring round of the year. The TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 invites online applications for 6,574 posts across Tamil Nadu government departments, boards, corporations and services under the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV. The notification was issued on 06-10-2026, and the application window at the official portal runs from 06-10-2026 to 05-11-2026.
📌 Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Examination | Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services) |
| Notification No. | 11/2026, Advertisement No. 747 |
| Notification Date | 06-10-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,574 (tentative), across 46 post entries |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Commission Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
| Application Portal | tnpscexams.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 06-10-2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 06-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 05-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 09-11-2026 (12:01 AM) to 11-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01-07-2026 |
| Written Examination | 10-01-2027 (09:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
📊 Vacancy Details
The vacancy table prints 6,574 seats in total. The figure is tentative and can be changed before counselling; department/unit-wise split will be announced later.
| Post Name | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | 2025 | 291 |
| Junior Assistant (Security) | 2400 | 28 |
| Bill Collector | 2500 | 59 |
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | 2600 | 2,610 |
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | 4600 | 252 |
| Junior Assistant | 3842 | 119 |
| Revenue Assistant | 3843 | 96 |
| Junior Assistant | 3840 | 70 |
| Junior Assistant | 3512 | 43 |
| Junior Assistant | 3851 | 134 |
| Tax Collector | 3854 | 107 |
| Junior Assistant | 3521 | 25 |
| Junior Assistant | 3788 | 20 |
| Junior Assistant | 3816 | 5 |
| Junior Assistant | 3520 | 3 |
| Junior Assistant | 3321 | 6 |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 3848 | 422 |
| Bill Collector | 3214 | 38 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant | 3835 | 42 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) | 3836 | 13 |
| Junior Assistant cum Typist | 3804 | 6 |
| Typist | 2200 | 856 |
| Typist | 4200 | 377 |
| Typist | 3834 | 15 |
| Typist | 3846 | 6 |
| Typist | 3844 | 260 |
| Typist | 3852 | 56 |
| Typist | 3817 | 2 |
| Steno-Typist Grade III | 2300 | 209 |
| Steno-Typist Grade III | 4300 | 145 |
| Steno-Typist Grade III | 3837 | 1 |
| Steno-Typist Grade III | 3838 | 2 |
| Steno-Typist Grade III | 3847 | 2 |
| Steno-Typist Grade III | 3672 | 1 |
| Steno-Typist | 3845 | 16 |
| Personal Clerk | 3841 | 60 |
| Shorthand Typist Grade III | 3853 | 28 |
| Telephone Operator | 3822 | 1 |
| Executive Officer Grade IV | 1655 | 46 |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 1095 | 8 |
| Record Clerk Grade III | 3839 | 19 |
| Senior Laboratory Assistant | 3746 | 1 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 3103 | 23 |
| Sales Assistant | 3806 | 10 |
| Forest Watcher | 3319 | 40 |
| Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 3318 | 1 |
| Total | 6,574 posts |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Qualification is fixed post-wise, so match your certificate to the post code before selecting it. For a large group of clerical and field posts, including VAO, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector and Revenue Assistant, a pass in SSLC (10th standard) is enough. Typist and Steno-Typist rows additionally require the prescribed Government Technical Examination qualification in typewriting and/or shorthand, plus a computer certificate in some rows. A few Junior Assistant rows ask for any degree, B.Com for the accounts rows, HSC with science for the laboratory posts, and a driving licence for Forest Guard with Driving Licence. Technical certificates must be held on or before 06-10-2026. Adequate knowledge of Tamil is mandatory for all posts.
🎯 Age Limit
| Post Group | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (Others) |
|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer (2025) | 21 years | 30 years |
| Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Steno-Typist and most other ministerial posts | 18 years | 30 years |
| Executive Officer Grade IV (1655) | 25 years | 35 years |
| Forest Watcher (3319), Forest Guard with Driving Licence (3318) | 21 years | 30 years |
Age is counted as on 01-07-2026. Higher upper-age limits apply for BC/BCM/MBC/DC and SC/SC(A)/ST candidates as per the notification's age table; a few corporation rows carry no maximum age limit. Check the post-code-wise age table in the official notification before applying.
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) Fee | ₹150 (valid for 5 years) |
| Examination Fee | ₹100 |
| SC / SC(A) / ST / PwBD / Destitute Widow | Full exemption |
| BC / BCM / MBC / DC | Three free chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | Two free chances |
Fee must be paid online (net banking, credit/debit card, UPI) before 05-11-2026; offline payments like DD or postal orders are not accepted.
🧾 Selection Process
- Single OMR-based written examination (200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours)
- On-screen certificate verification
- Physical certificate verification
- Counselling for allotment
There is no interview stage. Forest Watcher and Forest Guard with Driving Licence candidates additionally face a physical standards test and an endurance walk. Note that Part A (Tamil eligibility-cum-scoring, 150 marks) must be cleared with 60 marks before Part B (General Studies) and Part C (Aptitude & Mental Ability) are evaluated.
📥 How to Apply
- Open the application portal: www.tnpscexams.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) with the ₹150 fee if you are not already registered. OTR alone is not an application.
- Log in and select Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services), Notification No. 11/2026.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details and select the post code(s) you are eligible for.
- Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the ₹100 examination fee (or claim exemption) and submit before 05-11-2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates needing to edit eligible details after submission can use the correction window from 09-11-2026 to 11-11-2026.
🏢 About Organization
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is the state's constitutional recruiting body for Tamil Nadu civil and subordinate services. Its Group IV examination fills front-line clerical, administrative, ministerial and field posts across state departments, corporations, boards and services.
🔗 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| TNPSC Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.tnpscexams.in - open 06-10-2026 to 05-11-2026 |
| Notification No. 11/2026 PDF | Available on the official TNPSC website |
❓ FAQs
How many vacancies are there in TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026?
The notification prints 6,574 tentative vacancies across 46 post entries, including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Steno-Typist, Forest Watcher and Forest Guard with Driving Licence.
What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
Online applications on www.tnpscexams.in close on 05-11-2026 at 11:59 PM. The correction window runs from 09-11-2026 to 11-11-2026.
When is the TNPSC Group 4 2026 exam?
The single OMR written examination is scheduled for 10-01-2027 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM. An earlier tentative date (20-12-2026) from the annual planner was superseded by the notification.
What is the application fee for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
The examination fee is Rs. 100, payable online. SC, SC(A), ST, persons with benchmark disability and destitute widows are fully exempted; BC/BCM/MBC/DC candidates get three free chances and ex-servicemen get two.
What is the age limit for TNPSC Group 4 posts?
Age is counted as on 01-07-2026. Most posts are 18 to 30 years; VAO and the forest posts are 21 to 30 years; Executive Officer Grade IV is 25 to 35 years. Reserved categories get higher upper-age limits.
What is the eligibility for TNPSC Group 4?
Most posts need a pass in SSLC (10th standard). Typist and Steno-Typist rows additionally require typewriting/shorthand certificates, and some rows require HSC, a degree or B.Com. Check the post-wise qualification table in the official notification.
What is the selection process for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
A single written examination, followed by on-screen and physical certificate verification and counselling. There is no interview. Forest posts add a physical standards test and an endurance walk.