TNPSC Group 4 Exam Details 2026

The TNPSC Group 4 was conducted on 12th July 2025. TNPSC has now released the Marks and Rank Postion in interactive mode on the official website for those candidates who appeared in the exam.TNPSC will publish the TNPSC Group 4 Merit List soon on the official website tnpsc.gov.in. A total of 4662 vacancies for roles like Junior Assistant, Typist, Village Administrative Officer, and many more have been announced.This recruitment drive presents a significant opportunity for aspirants aiming for government jobs in Tamil Nadu. 

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Comission has officially released the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 on 6th October 2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination - IV (Group IV Services). The exam will be held on 20th December 2026 in a single day, giving candidates a clear timeline to plan their preparation.

• The selection of the candidates is based on their performance in the Written Examination and Document Verification.
• The written examination was conducted on July 12, 2025.
• After the conclusion of the Tamil Nadu PSC Group 4 Exam, the Commission releases the cut-off list, result, answer key, and final merit list to intimate the shortlisted candidates.

Direct Link for TNPSC Annual Calendar 2026

Direct Link to Download TNPSC Group 4 Marks & Rank Position 2025

Direct Link to Download TNPSC Group 4 Response Sheet 2025

The Group 4 Exam Date 2025 for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) was officially announced. The examination took place on 12th July 2025, as per the TNPSC Group IV Notification 2025. 

| Events | Dates | Written Exam |

| --- | --- | --- |

| 12th July 2025 (9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) | Certificate Verification | |

| To be announced | | |

The Group 4 Exam Date 2025 for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) was earlier officially announced. The examination took place on 12th July 2025, as per the TNPSC Group IV Notification 2025. 

| Events | Dates | Written Exam |

| --- | --- | --- |

| 12th July 2025 (9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) | Certificate Verification | |

| To be announced | | |

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various clerical and field-level positions in different departments of the Tamil Nadu government. These posts offer a stable government job opportunity with career growth and benefits.

• Village Administrative Officer
• Junior Assistant (Non-Security)
• Junior Assistant (Security)
• Junior Revenue Inspector
• Junior Executive (Office)
• Junior Assistant
• Junior Assistant cum Typist
• Typist
• Steno Typist (Grade - III)
• Personal Clerk
• Assistant
• Field Assistant
• Forest Guard
• Forest Guard with Driving Licence
• Forest Watcher
• Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)

The TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025 has been announced along with the official notification. A total of 4662 vacancies have been released for various Group 4 posts. These include roles such as Junior Assistant, Typist, Village Administrative Officer, and others.

Download TNPSC Group 4 Revised Vacancy 2025 PDF

Candidates looking forward to appearing for the Tamil Nadu PSC Group 4 Exam 2025 must first complete the online application process. The TNPSC Group 4 One Time Registration remains valid for a period of 5 years from the date of registration. It is essential for aspirants to carefully fill out the form and submit it before the TNPSC Group 4 last date to apply 2025 to avoid disqualification or late submission issues.

Step 1. One Time Registration on the TNPSC Website

This step is only for candidates who have not done the TNPSC One Time Registration. Visit the TNPSC online commission website. Go to the One Time Registration page under the Recruitments tab. Click on One Time Registration and Dashboard. Click New Registration. Enter the details and complete the one-time registration.

Step 2: Fill out the TNPSC Group 4 Application Form

Select the group as Group 4 and your target posts exam. Fill in the TNPSC Group 4 application form correctly. Check all the details entered carefully.

Step 3: Upload the Required Documents

Upload the required documents carefully. If you are facing any trouble while uploading a photo/signature/thumb impression, use the Testbook Photo resizing tool.

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

Now you will be taken to online payment where you have to submit the TNPSC Group 4 application fee. Pay the required fee as per your category Submit the application form. Once the payment is processed and the form is submitted, you will get your TNPSC Group 4 application and enrolment number.

Step 5: Submit the Application Form

The final step involves reviewing all entered details carefully before final submission of the application form. Once confirmed, click on the submit button to complete the TNPSC Group 4 application process.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee 2025 

For the TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee 2025, candidates are required to pay a one-time registration fee of Rs. 150, which is valid for a period of five years. Candidates who have already completed this registration previously are not required to register again. In addition to the registration fee, an examination fee of Rs. 100 is applicable specifically for the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

Candidates looking to know about the TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria varies as per the post one is applying for. An overview of the Group 4 Eligibility Criteria is given below:

• For the post of Village Development Officer, Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher, the age limit is 21 to 32 years.
• For other posts, the age limit is 18 - 32 years.
• For most of the posts, the minimum educational qualification required is that a candidate must have cleared the S.S.L.C State examination or its equivalent from a Higher Secondary School. However, candidates must check the post-wise qualification from the notification before applying for the exam.
• For posts such as Typist and Steno-Typist, a candidate must have passed the Government Technical Examination for Typewriting.
• The aspirants should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil.

Candidates applying for posts under TNPSC Group 4 must meet specific physical and visual standards, especially for forest-related roles. The criteria differ for general posts and forest department posts, as detailed in the tables below:

Physical Fitness for Posts Other than Forest Department:

| Requirement | Details | Physical Fitness Certificate | Required at the time of joining |

| --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Visual Acuity Requirement | Standard III or better | Eye Certificate for Defective Vision | |

| Must be issued by a Government Hospital Eye Specialist <br> Physical Standards for Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher & Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth): | Gender | Height (cm) – Others | |

| Height (cm) – STs | Chest (cm) – Normal | Chest Expansion (cm) | |

| Male | 163 | 152 | 79 |

| 05 | Female / Third Gender | 150 | 145 |

| 74 | 05 <br> Vision Standards for Forest Guard with Driving Licence: | Eye | |

| Distance Vision | Near Vision (Snellen) | Right Eye | |

| 6 / 6 | 0.5 | Left Eye | |

| 6 / 6 | 0.5 | | |

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025 is designed to assess candidates knowledge across Tamil language, general studies, and aptitude. The exam is conducted in an objective format with a total of 200 questions. Candidates must score a minimum of 90 marks out of 300 to qualify for the next stages.

| Subject | Marks | No. of Questions | Part A: Tamil Language (100 questions) |

| --- | --- | --- | --- |

| 150 | 100 | Part B: General Studies (75 questions), Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (25 questions) | 150 |

| 100 | Total | 300 | 200 |

The Group 4 Syllabus is structured to assess candidates knowledge across language, general awareness, and reasoning abilities. It comprises three main sections: the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability. Familiarity with the detailed syllabus is crucial for strategic and result-oriented preparation.

Tamil Eligibility-Cum-Scoring Test

• Tamil grammar
• Tamil literature
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Sentence completion and error spotting
• Comprehension passages

General Studies

• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics (SSLC standard)
• History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History
• Current Events: National and international current affairs, latest scientific developments, political news, sports, and awards
• Indian Polity: Constitution, governance, public administration, and welfare schemes
• Geography: Physical geography, rivers, monsoon, crops, population, and urbanization
• Economics: Basic concepts, Indian economy, poverty alleviation, and employment generation
• Indian National Movement: Freedom struggle, role of Tamil Nadu in the movement, important leaders and events
• Development Administration in Tamil Nadu: State government functioning, rural and urban welfare programs, women empowerment schemes
• History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu: Major cultural movements, folk arts, reform movements, and prominent Tamil leaders

Aptitude & Mental Ability Test

• Simplification and Percentage
• Ratio and Proportion
• Time and Work
• Area and Volume
• Logical reasoning and puzzles
• Number series
• Data interpretation and analysis

The TNPSC Group 4 Salary 2025 depends on the post and falls under different pay levels. For instance, posts like Village Administrative Officer and Junior Assistant come under the Group 4 salary level ranging from ₹19,500 to ₹71,900, while Typist and Steno-Typist have a scale of ₹19,500 to ₹62,000. Along with the basic pay, candidates are also entitled to various government allowances. This structured salary system ensures financial stability and career growth in Tamil Nadu government jobs.

The TNPSC Group 4 Books are essential for focused and effective preparation for the exam. Choosing the right study materials helps candidates cover the syllabus comprehensively and practice efficiently.

• General Studies: Lucents General Knowledge and Arihants General Knowledge Manual
• Aptitude & Mental Ability: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
• General Tamil/English: Tamil Nadu State Board Books (6th to 10th) and Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi