TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6,574 Posts
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Published
- Posts
- 6,574
- Last date
- 5 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass, 12th Pass, ITI, Graduate
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is hiring for 6,574 posts across 46 roles in Tamil Nadu, including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist and Forest Guard. Most posts need a pass in SSLC (Class 10), but some need a degree or Higher Secondary, so check the post-wise table. Applications close on 5 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Apply online at www.tnpscexams.in after completing One Time Registration.
Who Should Apply for TNPSC Group 4 2026
This suits SSLC and Higher Secondary pass candidates for clerical and support roles, and graduates for Junior Assistant (Small Industries) and Sales Assistant; Forest Guard applicants must meet height, chest and driving requirements.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Pass the Tamil eligibility test or prove Tamil knowledge with SSLC, HSC or degree mark sheets, since failing to upload these means you must pass a Tamil test within two years of joining.
- Upload a Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate or degree mark sheet if your date of birth is missing from your SSLC or HSC mark sheet, because no other proof is accepted.
- Choose the right post option (Forest Guard and Forest Watcher, or other posts only) in your application, because the choice affects which posts you are considered for.
- Check the correction window from 9 to 11 November 2026, the only time you can edit your application after submitting it.
TNPSC Group 4 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
तमिलनाडु लोक सेवा आयोग (TNPSC) ने कंबाइंड सिविल सर्विसेज परीक्षा IV (ग्रुप IV सेवाएं) भर्ती 2026 के तहत 6574 पदों पर भर्ती की अधिसूचना जारी की है। इन पदों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता पद के अनुसार SSLC, उच्चतर माध्यमिक या स्नातक है, और आवेदक की आयु 1 जुलाई 2026 को 18 से 30 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए। आवेदन www.tnpscexams.in पर ऑनलाइन वन टाइम रजिस्ट्रेशन के बाद किए जाएंगे। ऑनलाइन आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 5 नवंबर 2026 है।
Download the TNPSC Group 4 Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 6 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 5 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 09.11.2026 12.01 A.M to 11.11.2026 11.59 P.M. |
| Examination | 10.01.2027 09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. |
| Exam date | 10.01.2027 09:30 to 12:30 |
| Published on this site | 11 Oct 2026 |
TNPSC Group 4 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 6,574
TNPSC Group 4 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Post-wise: SSLC pass for Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant (Non Security), Typist and many others; graduation for Junior Assistant (Small Industries), Sales Assistant; Higher Secondary for Laboratory Assistant, Forest Guard with Driving Licence. See notification para 4.2.
Age Limit
18 to 30 years (as on 1 Jul 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Jul 2026; upper limit 30 years, minimum 18.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- Others: maximum 30 years for most posts; SC/ST/BC/MBC: maximum 32-35 years depending on post
- Persons with benchmark disability: maximum 40 years for most posts; Ex-Servicemen: 48 years for most posts
Other Conditions
- Adequate knowledge of Tamil required (para 4.4)
- Forest Guard with Driving Licence and Forest Watcher have physical standards (para 4.3.2)
Posts located in: Tamil Nadu. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
Examination fee of Rs.100/- payable online unless exemption is claimed; SC/ST, PwBD, destitute widows and others have full exemption (Annexure II).
TNPSC Group 4 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Pay ranges from Level 3 to Level 10 depending on the post, and the notice gives no basic pay figure.
As printed in the notification: Level 3 to Level 10 pay levels, varies by post (see post table)
TNPSC Group 4 2026 Selection Process
- Single-stage written examination (objective, OMR)
- Onscreen certificate verification
- Physical certificate verification and counselling
- Forest Guard with Driving Licence and Forest Watcher: physical standards and endurance test
Examination Pattern
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tamil Eligibility cum Scoring Test | 100 | 150 | 3 hours |
| B | General Studies | 75 | 150 | 3 hours |
| C | Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | (included in 150 for B and C) | 3 hours |
| Total | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
Every stage, the marking scheme and qualifying marks: TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern: Parts A, B and C.
How to Apply for TNPSC Group 4 2026
- Apply online at www.tnpscexams.in after One Time Registration (Rs.150/- registration fee)
- Last date for online application 05.11.2026 11.59 PM
Required Documents
- SSLC / HSC / degree certificates
- Community certificate where applicable
- Differently abled certificate where applicable
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Before You Apply for TNPSC Group 4 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Post-wise: SSLC pass for Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant (Non Security), Typist and many others; graduation for Junior Assistant (Small Industries), Sales Assistant; Higher Secondary for Laboratory Assistant, Forest Guard with Driving Licence. See notification para 4.2).
- Your age is between 18 and 30 years on 1 Jul 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 5 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (4 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
TNPSC Group 4 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year degree students apply?
The notification does not say. It requires a degree for some posts but does not address students who are still completing a course.
Is there negative marking?
The notification does not say.
Do candidates from other states pay the general fee?
Fee exemptions are listed for SC, ST, PwBD, destitute widows and others, and the Rs.100 fee applies otherwise. The notification does not separately address out-of-state candidates.
Do I need a Tamil test if I studied Tamil in school?
Yes, if you have SSLC, HSC or degree mark sheets showing Tamil, you meet the requirement, and those uploads are what count.
Abbreviations on This Page
- SSLC
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate
- HSC
- Higher Secondary Certificate
- OMR
- Optical Mark Recognition
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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