TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 — Combined Civil Services Examination IV, 6574 Posts

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Advertisement No. 747, Notification No. 11/2026, inviting online applications for 6,574 posts under the Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) — covering Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno Typist, Bill Collector, Forest Watcher, and dozens of other post titles across more than 30 Tamil Nadu government departments and corporations. Candidates with 10th pass or a degree, depending on the post, aged 18 to 32, can apply online from 6 October to 5 November 2026.

Who Should Apply

This notification spans 46 distinct post codes across more than 30 departments, corporations, and services. The major post types and their total vacancies (summed across all departments offering that post) are:

[Check] These totals are grouped from the official per-post, per-department vacancy list for readability — always confirm your specific post code's exact vacancy count against the official notification PDF before applying, since the full list runs to 46 separate line items and small transcription differences are easy to introduce when summarizing a list this long.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Educational qualification is published as a separate annexure to the main notification and varies by post — broadly, most clerical and field posts (Junior Assistant, Typist, Bill Collector, Village Administrative Officer, Forest Watcher) need 10th (SSLC) pass, often with specific Typewriting or Shorthand certificates for Typist and Steno Typist posts, while a handful of posts (Executive Officer Grade IV, Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies, Laboratory Assistant) need a degree. [Check] Check the official qualification annexure for your exact post code.

The general age limit (as on 1 July 2026), without reservation, is 18 to 32 years. [Check] The notification publishes post-wise age limits and category-wise relaxation figures (SC/ST/MBC/BC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen) as a separate annexure rather than in the main body — confirm your exact age window and relaxation against that annexure, since TNPSC does vary the age band by post (VAO posts, for instance, historically carry a different upper limit than clerical posts).

See every current 10th Pass opening. Since the age cut-off date is fixed, you can check your exact age as on the cut-off date.

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay varies by post and is based on the Tamil Nadu Government's own pay matrix — most posts fall under Pay Level 8 or Level 10, with a few (Junior Assistant Accounts, Bill Collector in some departments, Forest Watcher, Record Clerk) under Level 3, and Forest Guard with Driving Licence under Level 5. A small number of posts explicitly state their pay band in the notification — for example, one Typist post is listed at ₹17,000–₹54,060, and some Junior Administrative Assistant and Junior Assistant (Accounts) posts at ₹16,600–₹52,400 or ₹19,500–₹62,000. [Check] The exact starting basic pay for your specific post's Level isn't stated as a single rupee figure in the general notification summary — check the official pay matrix on tnpsc.gov.in or the detailed notification PDF for your post code's exact starting pay.

Important Dates

[Check] Earlier TNPSC Annual Planner estimates (before the formal notification was released) indicated a December 2026 exam date for this cycle; the date above comes from the detailed notification referenced by this article. Confirm the exam date directly on tnpsc.gov.in closer to the time, in case of any revision.

Application Fee

Fee concessions: Ex-servicemen get two free chances; PwBD, SC(A), SC, ST, and Destitute Widow (DW) candidates get full exemption; BC, MBC, DC, and BCM candidates get three free chances. Payment is online only.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official TNPSC website, https://tnpsc.gov.in/.
2. If you don't already have a One Time Registration (OTR), complete it first — the ₹150 OTR fee is separate from the exam fee.
3. Locate Notification No. 11/2026 (Combined Civil Services Examination – IV) and read the full detailed advertisement, including the qualification and age-limit annexures.
4. Log in and select the specific post(s)/departments you're eligible for and wish to apply to.
5. Fill in your personal, educational, and category details carefully.
6. Pay the ₹100 examination fee online (if not exempt).
7. Submit your application before 5 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
8. Use the correction window (9–11 November 2026) if you need to fix any error — this is your only chance to correct mistakes after submission.

How Are Candidates Selected

Written Examination: A single-stage objective written test — TNPSC Group 4 does not include a separate Mains exam or Interview for this cycle. [Check] Exact subjects, marks, and duration are detailed in the official notification's syllabus section.

Certificate Verification: Candidates within the merit zone (post-wise and category-wise) are called for certificate verification, where your original documents are checked against your application and qualification claims.

Why This Job Matters

TNPSC Group 4 is one of Tamil Nadu's largest and most accessible government recruitment drives, open to 10th-pass candidates for the bulk of its posts and spanning dozens of state departments and corporations at once — from Village Administrative Officer and Revenue Assistant roles to Forest Watcher and Laboratory Assistant positions. With 6,574 posts on offer, this is a significantly larger intake than the 2025 cycle's roughly 4,662-5,307 posts, reflecting a notable increase in TNPSC's hiring this year.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A Tamil Nadu-based 10th pass or graduate candidate looking for a stable state government post, especially since so many different post types and departments are covered in one notification — there's a reasonable chance one of the 46 post codes matches your qualification and location preference.

Who should think twice: With 46 different post codes across many departments, it's easy to misjudge which posts you're actually eligible for or to apply to the wrong one — carefully check the qualification annexure for your specific post code before applying, since a mismatch discovered only at certificate verification means you've wasted the entire selection process.

Practical tip: Since this notification has no Mains exam or interview — just a single written test plus certificate verification — your Preliminary exam score is effectively your only chance to get selected, so treat your written exam preparation with the seriousness you'd otherwise split across multiple stages.

Documents Required

• 10th (SSLC) mark sheet and certificate, or degree certificate, depending on your post
• Typewriting and/or Shorthand certificates, for Typist/Steno Typist/Personal Clerk posts
• Driving licence, for Forest Guard with Driving Licence post
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Community/caste certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Ex-servicemen discharge certificate, where applicable
• Destitute Widow certificate, where applicable

What Happens After Selection

TNPSC conducts Certificate Verification for candidates within the merit zone after the written exam. [Check] The source material does not detail post-selection joining timelines, probation periods, or specific posting/transfer policies — these vary considerably across the 30+ departments and corporations involved, so check with your specific appointing department once selected.

Important Links

Common Questions

What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 4 2026?

5 November 2026, 11:59 PM, online only. The portal opened on 6 October 2026.

How many total vacancies are there?

6,574 posts across 46 post codes and more than 30 Tamil Nadu government departments and corporations.

Can a 10th pass candidate apply for all 46 post codes?

No. Most clerical and field posts (Junior Assistant, Typist, Bill Collector, Village Administrative Officer, Forest Watcher) accept a 10th pass, but a few posts (Executive Officer Grade IV, Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies, Laboratory Assistant) require a degree. Check the qualification annexure for your specific post code.

Is there an interview for TNPSC Group 4?

No. Selection is a single written examination followed by Certificate Verification — there's no separate interview stage.

Is the application fee refundable?

The source material does not mention a refund policy. [Check] Check the official notification for this detail.

Is there a correction window after submitting the application?

Yes, from 9 November 2026, 12:01 AM to 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM — this is your only opportunity to fix application errors after submission.

What is the age limit?

18 to 32 years (without reservation) as on 1 July 2026, for most posts. [Check] Exact post-wise age limits and relaxation for SC/ST/MBC/BC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen candidates are given in a separate annexure to the notification.

Is the exam computer-based?

The notification describes it as a Written Examination; [Check] the exact mode (OMR-based or computer-based online test) in the official syllabus section, since TNPSC has used both formats across different exams.

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