TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: 10th Pass to Graduate Posts

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment notification on 6 October 2026. As per Notification No. 11/2026 (Advertisement No. 747) on tnpsc.gov.in, the Commission invites online applications for the Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services). Applications close on 5 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The posts suit candidates with SSLC, Higher Secondary or degree qualifications.

The notification lists 6,574 posts across 46 post codes in Tamil Nadu Government services and corporations. A full post-wise breakdown follows below. The Commission will announce the department-wise distribution later. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission notification No. 11/2026 dated 6 October 2026.

Last verified: 7 October 2026.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission invites applications for 6,574 posts under Notification No. 11/2026. The last date to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment is 5 November 2026, online at tnpscexams.in. Selection is through a single written exam on 10 January 2027, followed by certificate verification and counselling.

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Quick Summary of TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026

About the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

The Commission invites applications for the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment, which is direct recruitment to Tamil Nadu Government posts. It states that all its recruitments are purely merit-based. The Commission warns candidates against touts and agents who promise jobs through unfair means. It says it is not liable for any loss from such dealings.

Queries on One Time Registration and online applications go to helpdesk@tnpscexams.in. The toll-free number is 1800 419 0958, open on working days from 10:00 AM to 5:45 PM.

Local Context for Candidates Outside Tamil Nadu

The TNPSC Group 4 recruitment posts are in Tamil Nadu Government services and corporations. The Commission holds the written exam at centres in Tamil Nadu districts, and each candidate picks two centres. Two posts can take a candidate beyond the state. The Sales Assistant post (3806) may be posted in New Delhi, Kolkata and anywhere in Tamil Nadu. The Junior Assistant post (3788) may be posted anywhere in India.

The notification treats a candidate as Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or Backwards Class only when the candidate belongs to Tamil Nadu. Candidates from other states, such as West Bengal or Sikkim, should follow the age limits and fee rules for Others. Part A of the exam tests Tamil at SSLC level. Candidates can also browse the latest jobs across India on the site.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the Commission.

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Important Dates for TNPSC Group 4 Notification

Candidates must finish the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment application by 5 November 2026.

Candidates must reach the exam venue one hour before the start, which is 8:30 AM for the 9:30 AM paper. The gates close thirty minutes before the start, at 9:00 AM. The Commission does not change application or exam dates on request.

TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy Details and Salary

The TNPSC Group 4 recruitment lists 46 post codes. The Commission says the counts are tentative and may change before counselling. EPF means Employees’ Provident Fund.

Vacancies for outstanding sportspersons are deducted wherever applicable. The Forest Watcher count includes them. Counts marked backlog include backlog vacancies. The Commission may add posts with different names and similar eligibility.

Reservation of appointments

Reservation in the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment applies to each post separately, except for shortfall vacancies. The shares come from Annexure II of the notification.

The Commission will announce the post-wise and unit-wise split later. Reservation for ex-servicemen and for persons who studied in Tamil medium (PSTM) also applies.

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Eligibility for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment

Candidates need adequate knowledge of Tamil on 6 October 2026. A pass in SSLC, HSC or a degree with Tamil as a language meets this rule. So does SSLC in Tamil medium, or a pass in the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil. Candidates without proof must pass that test within two years of appointment. Otherwise, they are discharged from service.

Candidates must hold the qualification, typewriting, shorthand and computer certificates on 6 October 2026.

Age limit

Age limits in the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment count from 1 July 2026. Candidates can check their age with the age calculator. The tables give the age a candidate must not have completed. PwBD means persons with benchmark disability. Ex-SM means ex-servicemen. Widow means destitute widow.

Others (candidates outside SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM)

SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM

BC group means BC(OBCM), BCM and MBC/DC. SC group means SC, SC(A) and ST.

BC group and SC group candidates with a general educational qualification above the minimum have no maximum age limit. This does not apply to the Village Administrative Officer, Forest Watcher and Forest Guard posts. No maximum age limit means the candidate must not have completed 60 years on 1 July 2026 or at selection.

The age concession does not apply to ex-servicemen already recruited to a post. Forest posts accept discharged defence personnel who have not completed 35 years after deducting their service. The Commission checks the date of birth against the SSLC or HSC mark sheet.

Qualification for SSLC-level posts

Many posts in the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment need only an SSLC pass. Minimum General Educational Qualification means a pass in the Tamil Nadu SSLC examination. A pass in the 10th Standard exam of the Board of Open School, Tamil Nadu counts as an SSLC pass.

Qualification for degree-level posts

A matriculate ex-serviceman with at least 15 years in the Armed Forces can apply for posts that need a degree. A degree must follow the order 10th, then HSC or Diploma, then UG degree.

Qualification for typewriting, shorthand and computer posts

CCOA means the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu. Note A applies to posts marked A. Candidates without CCOA can apply. If selected, they must get it within the probation period or two years from appointment.

Qualification for science and forest posts

Physical standards for Forest Guard and Forest Watcher

Only candidates who meet these standards can apply for posts 3318 and 3319 in the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment.

The Forest Guard with Driving Licence post needs 6/6 distance vision in each eye without glasses and 0.5 (Snellen) near vision. Colour blindness, squint and any LASIK or laser eye surgery disqualify a candidate. A Government hospital ophthalmology specialist issues the eye fitness certificate. A medical officer above the rank of Assistant Surgeon issues the physical standards certificate. For other posts, selected candidates submit a physical fitness certificate at joining, and visual acuity must be Standard III or better.

Who cannot apply

• Candidates outside SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM with five years or more of Government service. This counts service since first appointment under the Government of India or a State or Union Territory.
• Candidates outside the Hindu religion, for posts in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department. This covers the Executive Officer, Grade IV post (1655).
• Candidates outside the Muslim religion, for the Waqf Board posts of Typist (3846) and Steno Typist, Grade III (3847).
• Candidates with blindness or low vision, for posts in the Judicial Department and the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority.
• Persons with benchmark disability, for the Forest Guard and Forest Watcher posts.

Persons with benchmark disability can apply for TNPSC Group 4 recruitment only under the categories listed for each post in para 4.6. Candidates must declare pending criminal or disciplinary cases, and any Government employment, in the online application. Employed candidates must upload a No Objection Certificate.

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Selection Process in TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment

The Commission selects candidates through a single written exam. Candidates then move through certificate verification and counselling. Merit depends on total marks in the written exam.

1. The written examination on 10 January 2027, an OMR objective paper.
2. On-screen certificate verification. Candidates get 10 calendar days to upload documents.
3. Physical Standards Test and Endurance Test, for Forest Guard with Driving Licence and Forest Watcher only. It is held in Chennai only. Male candidates walk 25 km and female and third gender candidates walk 16 km, each in four hours.
4. Physical certificate verification and counselling, in rank order.

A candidate who misses the certificate verification or counselling date gets no second chance. The post chosen at counselling cannot be changed.

Candidates called at each stage

The Commission shortlists TNPSC Group 4 recruitment candidates for on-screen certificate verification at 1:3 (general) and 1:2 (reserved). This covers Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist and Steno Typist posts. The ratio is 1:6 for all categories for Forest Guard and Forest Watcher posts. Candidates for the Endurance Test are called in the ratio of 1:3.

Ties in total marks go to the candidate with the higher qualification. For Typist posts, higher typewriting qualification comes first. For Steno Typist posts, higher shorthand qualification comes first. The Commission then looks at age, with the older candidate ranked higher. Application number is the last tie-breaker.

For typing and shorthand posts, candidates with Higher or Senior Grade in both Tamil and English are selected first. The fallback grade order differs by post. The Police Housing Corporation Typist post (3817) follows its own order.

Exam pattern

The TNPSC Group 4 recruitment exam is one paper of three hours. The Commission sets Part A in Tamil only. Parts B and C appear in Tamil and English. Candidates need 90 marks out of 300 for all communities.

Part A of the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment paper works as a gate. The Commission checks Parts B and C only for candidates who score 40% (60 marks) in Part A. Ranking uses the total marks in all three parts. Differently abled candidates who studied English only can take General English (SSLC standard) instead of the Tamil test. They must score 60 marks in it and upload the disability certificate with the application.

Syllabus

The syllabus code is 496. The unit-wise question counts are indicative, and the Commission may change them slightly.

Exam day rules

The exam is OMR-based. Candidates carry the hall ticket from tnpscexams.in. They also carry a photocopy of one ID proof and a black ink ballpoint pen. Accepted IDs are Aadhaar, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN and Voter ID. Phones, smartwatches, rings and glasses with memory, books, notes, bags and wallets are banned. The OMR sheet needs the candidate’s signature and left thumb impression. A missing thumb impression costs 0.5 marks. A blank answer bubble also costs 0.5 marks, so candidates darken option E for an unknown answer.

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Application Fee

The TNPSC Group 4 recruitment exam fee is ₹100, paid with the online application unless the candidate is exempt. Candidates pay by net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI, plus service charges. One-time registration costs ₹150 and stays valid for five years.

• Ex-servicemen: two free chances.
• Persons with benchmark disability: full exemption.
• Destitute widows: full exemption.
• SC, SC(A) and ST candidates: full exemption.
• BC, BCM and MBC/DC candidates: three free chances.

Candidates choose Yes or No for the fee concession, and cannot change it after submission. A false fee exemption claim leads to rejection and a one-year debarment.

How to Apply for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment

1. Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform at tnpscexams.in, or log in if already registered. Aadhaar linking is mandatory.
2. Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active. Enter the SSLC register number, certificate number, month and year of passing, medium and board exactly as printed.
3. Click Apply against Notification No. 11/2026 and use the OTR user ID and password.
4. Check the OTR details, then fill in the extra details. Choose the post option, either posts other than Forest Guard with Driving Licence and Forest Watcher, or all posts.
5. Choose two exam centres. Candidates with benchmark disability choose one.
6. Upload a colour photograph taken on or after 6 October 2026. Size is 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm (170 by 130 pixels), 20 KB to 50 KB, at 200 DPI, saved as Photograph.jpg. The name and photo date print in the bottom 1.5 cm.
7. Upload a signature made in blue or black ink inside a 6.0 cm by 2.0 cm box. Size is 230 by 75 pixels, 10 KB to 20 KB, at 200 DPI, saved as Signature.jpg.
8. Preview the application, edit if needed, and press Submit. Pay the fee unless exempt, and note the application number.

Candidates can edit the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment application until the last date. The correction window runs from 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026. Selfies, phone photos and photocopies of photographs lead to rejection after due process.

Documents to keep ready for TNPSC Group 4 recruitment

• SSLC and HSC mark sheets, with every attempt if more than one.
• Degree, diploma or provisional certificate, or a result proof if the certificate is not issued.
• Typewriting, shorthand and CCOA certificates, issued on or before 6 October 2026.
• Community certificate citing the father’s or mother’s name, not the spouse’s.
• Ex-servicemen documents, disability certificate, destitute widow certificate, transgender ID card or Tamil medium proof, where claimed.
• Experience certificate and self-declaration for the Forest Guard with Driving Licence post.
• No Objection Certificate for employed candidates.

Candidates upload these when the Commission calls for them during on-screen certificate verification.

Important Links

Should You Apply?

The TNPSC Group 4 recruitment suits candidates who read Tamil at SSLC level. It offers Tamil Nadu Government jobs in clerical, typing, revenue and forest work. SSLC pass candidates can apply for the largest group of posts, so competition there will be the heaviest. Graduate and technical posts draw fewer eligible candidates, since they need a degree or typewriting and shorthand grades.

A candidate who scores below 60 marks in Part A has no Part B or Part C answers checked. The Commission calls its vacancy counts tentative. Candidates from outside Tamil Nadu get no community concessions. Some corporation posts carry a provident fund (EPF), while the Junior Assistant post (3788) can mean a posting anywhere in India. Candidates can browse more government job notifications on the site before choosing posts.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the Commission.

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FAQs

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

The last date is 5 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Candidates apply online at tnpscexams.in. The correction window opens from 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026, when candidates can edit application details. The Commission allows no changes after that.

Can 10th pass candidates apply for Group 4 posts?

Yes. Many posts in TNPSC Group 4 recruitment need only an SSLC pass. Examples are Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Revenue Assistant, Tax Collector and Record Clerk. Typist, Steno Typist and some Junior Assistant posts need typewriting grades or a degree, so candidates should check the post-wise tables.

What is the qualifying mark in the Group 4 exam?

The minimum qualifying mark is 90 out of 300 for all communities. The Commission checks Parts B and C only if a candidate scores at least 60 marks in Part A (the Tamil test). Ranking uses total marks across all three parts.

Can candidates from other states apply for TNPSC Group 4?

Candidates need adequate knowledge of Tamil. Community concessions apply only to candidates who belong to Tamil Nadu. Candidates from other states should read the other age limits and fee rules before applying for TNPSC Group 4 recruitment.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the Commission.

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