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TNPSC Group IV 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission's Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services) — Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Bill Collector, Forest Guard and other posts filled by a single OMR paper.
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Total vacancies6,574
Group / grade—
Age criteriaMinimum 18 (21 for Village Administrative Officer). 'Others' (not SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM): maximum 30 on most posts, 40 for VAO; no maximum age on several corporation posts. SC, SC(A), ST: maximum 35 (VAO 40); BC, BCM, MBC/DC: maximum 32 (VAO 40). Persons with benchmark disability up to 40/45/42, ex-servicemen up to 48/53, destitute widows up to 35/40, by post.as on 1 Jul 2026
EducationMost posts: the minimum general educational qualification — a pass in the SSLC examination of Tamil Nadu (10th). Typist and Steno-Typist posts add Government Technical Examination certificates in typewriting/shorthand and a computer course; Junior Assistant in some corporations (post codes 3521, 3520 etc.) needs a UGC-recognised degree; Forest Guard with Driving Licence needs a valid driving licence. Qualifications must be held on the date of notification (para 4.2.1).
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Timeline & critical milestones
Every date from the official notice, in order.
- Completed6 Oct 2026Notification and applications open
- Active now5 Nov 2026Applications close (11:59 PM)
- Upcoming9 Nov 2026Application correction window opens (12:01 AM)
- Upcoming11 Nov 2026Application correction window closes (11:59 PM)
- Upcoming10 Jan 2027Written examination (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
| Event | Date | Status | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification and applications open | 6 Oct 2026 | Completed | Official source |
| Applications close (11:59 PM) | 5 Nov 2026 | Active now | Official source |
| Application correction window opens (12:01 AM) | 9 Nov 2026 | Upcoming | Official source |
| Application correction window closes (11:59 PM) | 11 Nov 2026 | Upcoming | Official source |
| Written examination (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM) | 10 Jan 2027 | Upcoming | Official source |
Updates
- New NotificationTNPSC Group IV 2026 Notification — 6,574 Posts, Apply by 5 November VerifiedApply by 5 NovApply
Eligibility
Age criteriaMinimum 18 (21 for Village Administrative Officer). 'Others' (not SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM): maximum 30 on most posts, 40 for VAO; no maximum age on several corporation posts. SC, SC(A), ST: maximum 35 (VAO 40); BC, BCM, MBC/DC: maximum 32 (VAO 40). Persons with benchmark disability up to 40/45/42, ex-servicemen up to 48/53, destitute widows up to 35/40, by post. as on 1 Jul 2026
EducationMost posts: the minimum general educational qualification — a pass in the SSLC examination of Tamil Nadu (10th). Typist and Steno-Typist posts add Government Technical Examination certificates in typewriting/shorthand and a computer course; Junior Assistant in some corporations (post codes 3521, 3520 etc.) needs a UGC-recognised degree; Forest Guard with Driving Licence needs a valid driving licence. Qualifications must be held on the date of notification (para 4.2.1).
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Total posts6,574
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