TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 6574 Group IV Posts

TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Advertisement No. 747 / Notification No. 11/2026 dated 06.10.2026 for direct recruitment through the Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group IV Services). A total of 6,574 vacancies have been notified across various Tamil Nadu Government departments, boards, corporations and services.

The online application process starts on 06.10.2026 and the last date to apply is 05.11.2026 at 11.59 PM. The TNPSC Group 4 written examination is scheduled for 10.01.2027 from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM. The recruitment includes posts such as Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Steno Typist, Forest Watcher, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Laboratory Assistant and several other posts. The notification also provides specific qualifications, age limits, reservation provisions and post-wise selection procedures. 

TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 Overview

The notification states that the vacancy figures are tentative and may be modified before counselling. Department/unit-wise vacancy distribution will be announced later. 

Important Dates

The Application Correction Window will remain open for three days, from 09.11.2026 at 12.01 AM to 11.11.2026 at 11.59 PM. 

Application Fee

The standard examination fee is ₹100 and is payable while submitting the online application unless the candidate is eligible for fee exemption/concession. SC/SC(A)/ST candidates and Persons with Benchmark Disability are provided full fee exemption, while BC/BC(M)/MBC/DC candidates are eligible for three free chances and Ex-Servicemen for two free chances, subject to the notification conditions. 

Age Limit

The age is calculated as on 01.07.2026.

For certain reserved-category candidates possessing higher-than-minimum general educational qualifications, the notification provides no maximum age limit, subject to the applicable conditions. For VAO, the reserved-category maximum age is also higher than that prescribed for Others.

Important: Where the notification states “No maximum age limit”, the candidate should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01.07.2026 or at the time of selection/appointment.

Age Relaxation

The exact concession varies according to the post and community category; therefore, candidates should check the post-wise age table in the official notification before applying.

Educational Qualification

The notification contains post-specific educational and technical qualifications. The major requirements are given below.

The official notification requires candidates to possess the prescribed educational/technical qualification and experience on the date of notification, 06.10.2026.

For Forest Guard with Driving Licence, the driving experience must be at least three years after obtaining the driving licence, and the candidate must also possess a recognized First Aid Certificate.

Vacancy Details

The notification contains 46 post entries with a total of 6,574 vacancies. 

The notification specifically notes that some figures include backlog vacancies, sports-person reservation vacancies or other special vacancy conditions. The selected candidates for Sales Assistant may be posted in New Delhi, Kolkata or anywhere in Tamil Nadu, while candidates selected for Junior Assistant Post Code 3788 should be ready for posting anywhere in India.

Selection Process

TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 is conducted as a single-stage written examination, followed by certificate verification and counselling wherever applicable. The merit/ranking list is primarily prepared based on the total marks secured in the written examination.

Written Examination

The examination duration is 3 hours and the minimum qualifying mark is 90/300. Part B and Part C will be evaluated only when the candidate secures at least 60 marks (40%) in Part A. 

The examination is conducted through OMR objective type questions. Part A is set in Tamil, while Parts B and C are set in both Tamil and English. 

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Differently Abled candidates who studied English as the only language in their Board/University may claim exemption from the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test and opt for General English at SSLC standard subject to the notification conditions. 

Certificate Verification

Candidates shortlisted for onscreen certificate verification must upload the required certificates within the prescribed period. Those who qualify are subsequently called for physical certificate verification and counselling wherever applicable. 

Forest Watcher / Forest Guard with Driving Licence

Candidates who opt for Forest Watcher or Forest Guard with Driving Licence must satisfy the required physical standards and undergo the prescribed Physical Standards Test and Endurance Test.

The Endurance Test consists of:

• Male candidates – 25 km walk within 4 hours
• Female / Third Gender candidates – 16 km walk within 4 hours

The Physical Standards Test and Endurance Test are conducted at Chennai.

For these forest posts, the minimum physical standards specified are:

Salary Details

The notification specifies the Level of Pay for each post. The exact pay level differs by post.

The vacancy table in the official notification gives the applicable pay level; for the posts where the notification itself displays the pay range, the figures above are reproduced accordingly.

How to Apply TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 ?

Candidates must apply only through online mode using the TNPSC examination portal.

1. Visit the official TNPSC website.
2. Open the online examination/application portal at www.tnpscexams.in.
3. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you do not already have a valid OTR.
4. OTR registration requires a ₹150 registration fee and is valid for five years.
5. Login using your OTR User ID and Password.
6. Select Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services).
7. Fill in the required personal, educational, reservation and post-option details.
8. Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
9. Select the required examination centre preferences.
10. Select whether you want to be considered for Forest Watcher / Forest Guard with Driving Licence or other posts as applicable.
11. Pay the ₹100 examination fee if you are not eligible for exemption.
12. Preview the application carefully.
13. Correct any errors before final submission.
14. Click SUBMIT and complete the application.
15. Save/print the submitted application and Application Number for future reference.

The notification requires candidates to complete OTR before applying. Aadhaar linking with OTR is also mandatory for prospective candidates.

The Commission states that candidates should apply well before the closing date rather than waiting until the final day because website or internet-related issues may prevent successful submission.

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, depending on the post and category claimed:

• SSLC Mark Sheet / Certificate
• HSC Mark Sheet / Certificate
• Diploma / Degree Certificate
• Consolidated Mark Sheets
• Provisional Degree / Diploma Certificate, where applicable
• Typewriting Certificate
• Shorthand Certificate
• Computer on Office Automation Certificate
• Community Certificate
• Destitute Widow Certificate, where applicable
• Differently Abled / Benchmark Disability Certificate
• Ex-Servicemen documents
• PSTM certificate, where applicable
• Forest Guard driving experience certificate
• Driving Licence for Forest Guard with Driving Licence
• First Aid Certificate for Forest Guard with Driving Licence
• Physical Standards Certificate for forest posts
• Eye Fitness Certificate for Forest Guard with Driving Licence
• No Objection Certificate for employed candidates, where applicable
• Criminal case / disciplinary case documents, where applicable

The notification specifically states that candidates must upload supporting documents for claims when called for onscreen certificate verification.

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