The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Advertisement No. 747 and Notification No. 11/2026 for the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services). A total of 6,574 vacancies are available across various posts including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno Typist, Forest Watcher, Forest Guard with Driving Licence and other posts.
The online application process starts on 06 October 2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 05 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM. The written examination is scheduled for 10 January 2027.
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TNPSC Group IV Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services) |
| Advertisement No. | 747 |
| Notification No. | 11/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,574 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 05 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Correction Window | 09 November 2026 to 11 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 10 January 2027 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Certificate Verification and Counselling, wherever applicable |
TNPSC Group IV Vacancy 2026
TNPSC has notified 6,574 vacancies for 46 posts/services. The major posts include Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Revenue Assistant, Typist, Steno Typist, Personal Clerk, Executive Officer, Laboratory Assistant, Forest Watcher and Forest Guard with Driving Licence.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer | 291 |
| Junior Assistant (Security) | 28 |
| Bill Collector | 59 |
| Junior Assistant (Non Security) | 2,610 |
| Junior Assistant - Judicial Ministerial Service | 252 |
| Junior Assistant - Municipal Council Service | 119 |
| Revenue Assistant | 96 |
| Junior Assistant - Municipal Corporation Service | 70 |
| Junior Assistant - Greater Chennai Corporation | 134 |
| Tax Collector | 107 |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 422 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant | 42 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) | 13 |
| Junior Assistant cum Typist | 6 |
| Typist | Multiple posts/services |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | Multiple posts/services |
| Personal Clerk | 60 |
| Shorthand Typist (Grade III) | 28 |
| 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 |
The notification lists 46 posts with a combined total of 6,574 vacancies. The vacancy numbers are tentative and may be modified before counselling.
TNPSC Group IV Salary 2026
The pay level varies according to the post and service. The notification includes posts under different pay levels, including Level 3, Level 5, Level 8 and Level 10.
Some posts have specific pay ranges mentioned in the notification, such as Rs. 19,500 - Rs. 62,000 for Junior Assistant (Accounts) and Rs. 16,600 - Rs. 52,400 for Bill Collector under the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board.
TNPSC Group IV Eligibility 2026
The educational and technical qualification varies according to the post.
- Village Administrative Officer: Minimum General Educational Qualification.
- Junior Assistant / Bill Collector / Revenue Assistant: SSLC or the prescribed minimum general educational qualification for the respective post.
- Some Junior Assistant posts: Graduation, B.Com. or other specified degree qualifications depending on the service.
- Typist: Minimum General Educational Qualification with the prescribed Government Technical Examination in Typewriting.
- Steno Typist: Minimum General Educational Qualification with the prescribed Typewriting and Shorthand qualifications.
- Laboratory Assistant: Higher Secondary with Science for the specified post.
- Sales Assistant: Any degree, with specified preferred qualifications.
- Forest Watcher: Minimum General Educational Qualification.
- Forest Guard with Driving Licence: Higher Secondary with specified science subjects, valid driving licence and prescribed driving experience and other requirements.
The notification specifies different educational and technical qualifications for individual posts. Candidates must satisfy the qualification prescribed for the post they select.
TNPSC Group IV Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated as on 01 July 2026. The minimum and maximum age varies according to the post and category.
For many posts, the minimum age is 18 years, while certain posts such as Village Administrative Officer and Forest Watcher/Forest Guard have different age requirements. Category-wise age concessions are also provided in the notification.
TNPSC Group IV Application Fee 2026
The examination fee for this recruitment is Rs. 100, unless the candidate is eligible for fee exemption under the applicable rules.
Candidates claiming fee exemption must satisfy the prescribed conditions. The Commission also considers the number of free chances already availed by the candidate.
TNPSC Group IV Selection Process 2026
The Combined Civil Services Examination-IV is conducted as a single-stage written examination.
The ranking list is prepared based on the marks secured in the written examination. Candidates are subsequently called for onscreen certificate verification, physical certificate verification and counselling wherever applicable.
For Forest Guard with Driving Licence and Forest Watcher, candidates who have opted for these posts and satisfy the requirements will also undergo the prescribed Physical Standards Test and Endurance Test.
TNPSC Group IV Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination consists of a single paper carrying 200 questions for 300 marks. The duration is 3 hours.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test | 100 | 150 |
| Part B | General Studies | 75 | 150 |
| Part C | Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
Part A requires a minimum of 40% (60 marks) for Parts B and C to be evaluated. The total marks obtained in Parts A, B and C are considered for ranking.
TNPSC Group IV Exam Date 2026
The TNPSC Group IV written examination is scheduled to be held on 10 January 2027 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
TNPSC Group IV Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 06 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 05 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 09 November 2026 to 11 November 2026 |
| Written Examination | 10 January 2027, 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
How to Apply for TNPSC Group IV Recruitment 2026
- Visit the TNPSC online application website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
- Open the application for Combined Civil Services Examination-IV.
- Select the required post options carefully.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents as prescribed.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, if required.
- Preview the application and verify all details.
- Submit the application before the last date.
- Save the final submitted application for future reference.
TNPSC requires candidates to use the Commission's online application system. Candidates can exercise post options for Forest Guard with Driving Licence and Forest Watcher while submitting the application.
Important Instructions
- Read the complete notification before applying.
- Check the eligibility requirements of the selected post carefully.
- Enter correct information in the online application.
- Keep the required qualification certificates ready.
- Check the application preview before final submission.
- Use the correction window if an eligible correction is required.
- Do not bring banned electronic or other prohibited items to the examination hall.
- Candidates opting for Forest Guard with Driving Licence or Forest Watcher should check the prescribed physical standards and endurance requirements.
