TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 – 6574 Vacancies
📌 Organization Details
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Various Group 4 Posts |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu / Anywhere in India for specified posts |
| Advertisement No | 747 |
| Notification No | 11/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6574 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 06.10.2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Starting Date | 06.10.2026 |
| Last Date | 05.11.2026 at 11.59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 09.11.2026 to 11.11.2026 |
| Examination Date | 10.01.2027 – 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | 291 |
| Junior Assistant (Security) | 28 |
| Bill Collector | 59 |
| Junior Assistant (Non Security) | 2610 |
| Junior Assistant – Judicial Ministerial Service | 252 |
| Junior Assistant – Municipal Council Service | 119 |
| Revenue Assistant | 96 |
| Junior Assistant – Municipal Corporation Service | 70 |
| Junior Assistant – Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Ltd | 43 |
| Junior Assistant – Greater Chennai Corporation | 134 |
| Tax Collector | 107 |
| Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd | 25 |
| Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Societies Ltd | 20 |
| Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd | 5 |
| Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd | 3 |
| Junior Assistant – Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal Medicine Corporation Ltd | 6 |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) – TANGEDCO / Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd | 422 |
| Bill Collector – Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board | 38 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant – Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority | 42 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) | 13 |
| Junior Assistant cum Typist – ELCOT | 6 |
| Typist – Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Legislative Assembly Secretariat / Secretariat Service | 856 |
| Typist – Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service | 377 |
| Typist – Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd | 15 |
| Typist – Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | 6 |
| Typist – Tamil Nadu Municipal Council Service | 260 |
| Typist – Greater Chennai Corporation | 56 |
| Typist – Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd | 2 |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) – Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 209 |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) – Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service | 145 |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) – Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation | 1 |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) – Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd | 2 |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) – Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | 2 |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) – Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority | 1 |
| Steno Typist – Tamil Nadu Municipal Council Service | 16 |
| Personal Clerk – Tamil Nadu Municipal Corporation Service | 60 |
| Shorthand Typist (Grade III) – Greater Chennai Corporation | 28 |
| Telephone Operator – Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service | 1 |
| Executive Officer (Grade IV) | 46 |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 8 |
| Record Clerk (Grade III) | 19 |
| Senior Laboratory Assistant | 1 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 23 |
| Sales Assistant | 10 |
| Forest Watcher | 40 |
| Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 1 |
| Total | 6574 |
📚 Educational Qualification
Educational qualification varies depending on the post.
- Minimum General Educational Qualification / SSLC qualification is prescribed for several Group 4 posts.
- Some posts require SSLC along with Typewriting / Shorthand / Computer on Office Automation qualifications.
- Some Junior Assistant posts require a Degree from a recognized University.
- Junior Assistant (Accounts) requires B.Com. degree from a recognized University.
- Some specialized posts require specific educational qualifications such as Higher Secondary with Science subjects.
- Forest Guard with Driving Licence requires Higher Secondary qualification, valid driving licence, driving experience, automobile mechanism knowledge and First Aid certificate.
- Forest Watcher requires Minimum General Educational Qualification.
Important: Candidates must possess the prescribed educational / technical qualification on the date of notification.
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 includes VAO, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Revenue Assistant, Typist, Steno Typist, Personal Clerk, Junior Inspector, Laboratory Assistant, Forest Watcher, Forest Guard and other posts. Candidates with SSLC, HSC and Degree qualifications can find suitable opportunities depending on the post-specific eligibility criteria.
💰 Salary Details: TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026
| Post / Pay Level | Salary / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Level 3 Posts | Rs.16,600 – Rs.52,400 / Rs.19,500 – Rs.62,000 |
| Level 5 | Pay Level 5 as per TNPSC notification |
| Level 8 Posts | Pay Level 8 as per respective service rules |
| Level 10 Posts | Pay Level 10 as per respective service rules |
| Junior Assistant – Handloom Weavers Co-operative Societies Ltd | Rs.17,000 – Rs.54,060 |
🔹 Age Limit
| Post / Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer – Others | Minimum 21 years; Maximum 30 years |
| Most other Group 4 Posts – Others | Minimum 18 years; Maximum 35 years |
| Executive Officer Grade IV – Others | Minimum 25 years; Maximum 35 years |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies – Others | Minimum 18 years; Maximum 30 years |
| Forest Watcher / Forest Guard | Minimum 21 years; Maximum 30 years for Others |
| Reserved Categories | Age concessions / maximum age limits as prescribed by TNPSC |
Age will be calculated as on 01.07.2026. Certain posts and reserved categories have specific age concessions / no maximum age limit as mentioned in the official notification.
📍 Selection Process
- Single Stage Written Examination
- Onscreen Certificate Verification
- Physical Certificate Verification
- Counselling
- Physical Standards Test and Endurance Test for eligible Forest Guard / Forest Watcher candidates
Written Examination: The examination consists of a single paper with Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability. The written examination carries 300 marks and is conducted for 3 hours.
📝 Examination Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test – SSLC Standard | 100 | 150 |
| Part B | General Studies | 75 | 150 |
| Part C | Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | – |
| Total | Single Paper | 200 | 300 |
Important: Candidates must secure at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A for Part B and Part C to be evaluated. The total marks obtained in Part A, Part B and Part C will be considered for ranking.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee | Rs.100/- |
| Eligible candidates claiming fee exemption | Exemption as per TNPSC rules |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Rs.150/- |
Payment Mode: Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Service charges, if applicable, have to be paid by the candidate.
📝 How to Apply? TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official TNPSC examination website: www.tnpscexams.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new applicant.
- Login to the TNPSC application portal.
- Select the Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services).
- Carefully fill in all required personal, educational and other details.
- Select the required post options, including Forest Guard with Driving Licence / Forest Watcher where applicable.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment options.
- Preview and carefully verify the application details.
- Submit the application before 05.11.2026 at 11.59 PM.
- Download / save the submitted application and application number for future reference.
Application Correction Window: Candidates can make corrections in the online application from 09.11.2026 to 11.11.2026.
📢 Important Links – TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026
- 📃 Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- ✍️ Apply Online: Click Here
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