TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has started the online application process for the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services) for 6,574 vacancies. The notification was released on October 6, 2026 and the online application process started from October 7, 2026 through the official website at tnpsc.gov.in. The last date to submit the application is November 5, 2026. The recruitment covers various posts such as Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno Typist, Forest Watcher and Forest Guard with Driving Licence. The written examination is set to be conducted on January 10, 2027.
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
Candidates interested for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 can apply online through the Commission’s application portal. Applicants must complete One Time Registration (OTR). After the application window closes the correction window will open from November 9 to 11, 2026. The examination fee is Rs. 100 unless the candidate is eligible for fee exemption. The OTR registration fee is Rs. 150 and the registration remains valid for five years. Check the direct link to apply for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment in the table below.
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TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment Apply Link
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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026
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TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 Highlights
The Group 4 examination will be conducted in a single stage. The exam would be conducted in the offline mode and the merit list will be prepared based on the marks secured in the written examination. Check the important details in the table below.
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Authority
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
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Exam Name
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Combined Civil Services Examination-IV
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Recruitment Category
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Group IV Services
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Notification Release Date
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October 6, 2026
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Total Vacancies
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6,574
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Application Start Date
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October 6, 2026
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Last Date to Apply
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November 5, 2026
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Correction Window
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November 9 to 11, 2026
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Examination Date
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January 10, 2027
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Exam Mode
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Written Examination
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Application Mode
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Online
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Official Website
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tnpsc.gov.in
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TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to apply for various posts must fulfill the eligibility criteria as stated in the official notification. Check the details below.
1. Educational Qualification
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For several posts candidates must have passed SSLC while some posts require graduation or specific technical qualifications.
The Village Administrative Officer and several Junior Assistant posts require the minimum general educational qualification, while certain Junior Assistant posts require a degree.
2. Age Limit
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The minimum age to apply is 18 years.
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The maximum age depends as per the post you have opted for.
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For Village Administrative Officer posts the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age in the general category is 30 years.
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Reserved category candidates would be provided age concession as per the state government norms.
Note: For detailed eligibility please refer to the official notification.
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Distribution
There are a total of 46 posts that would be filled across various departments of the state government. Check the detailed vacancy wise breakup in the table below.
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Post
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Vacancies
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Village Administrative Officer
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291
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Junior Assistant (Security)
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28
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Bill Collector
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59
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Junior Assistant (Non Security)
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2,610
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Junior Assistant – Judicial Ministerial Service
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252
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Junior Assistant – Municipal Council Service
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119
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Revenue Assistant
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96
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Junior Assistant – Municipal Corporation Service
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70
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Junior Assistant – Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation
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43
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Junior Assistant – Greater Chennai Corporation
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134
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Tax Collector
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107
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Junior Assistant – Small Industries Development Corporation
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25
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Junior Assistant – Handloom Weavers Co-operative Societies
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20
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Junior Assistant – Police Housing Corporation
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5
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Junior Assistant – Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation
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3
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Junior Assistant – Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal Medicine Corporation
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6
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Junior Assistant (Accounts)
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422
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Bill Collector – Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board
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38
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Junior Administrative Assistant
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42
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Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator)
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13
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Junior Assistant cum Typist
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6
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Typist and other Typist posts
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1,570
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Steno Typist and related posts
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375
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Personal Clerk
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60
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Shorthand Typist
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28
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Telephone Operator
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1
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Executive Officer (Grade IV)
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46
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Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies
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8
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Record Clerk
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19
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Senior Laboratory Assistant
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1
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Laboratory Assistant
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23
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Sales Assistant
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10
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Forest Watcher
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40
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Forest Guard with Driving Licence
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1
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Total
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6,574
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Steps to Apply for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps listed below to complete the online application process-
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Visit the official TNPSC website and open the online application portal.
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Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not registered.
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Log in to the candidate dashboard and select the Group IV Services examination.
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Enter the personal, educational and other details
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Select the applicable post option.
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Upload the required documents such as photograph and signatures.
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Pay the examination fee through online payment mode.
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Preview the application and check details before final submission.
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Submit the application and save for future reference.