TNPSC Group 4 2025: Result (OUT), Cut Off, Vacancies, Answer Key, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 4 2025 ( TNPSC Group 4 )

Swayam Gupta
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 17:18 IST

By Swayam Gupta, Associate Senior Executive

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the TNPSC Group 4 result on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in on October 22, 2025. A total of 3935 vacancies released by the authority and approximately 11.48 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Candidates can check below via direct link. The Commission released the TNPSC Combined Group 4 Civil Service Exam 2025 answer key on July 22. The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025 separately for each paper of the exam. The candidates can download the official answer key and check their answers to calculate their score.

The candidates can also send objections against the incorrect answers given in the official tentative answer key. The Commission will consider the objections given in the tentative answer key and prepare the final answer key. The TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 has been prepared based on the final marks of the candidates calculated based on the final answer key. The Commission conducted the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 on July 12, 2025. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2025 on April 25, 2025. The Commission notified 3,935 vacancies in the official notification. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 was May 24, 2025. 

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Table of content
  • TNPSC Group 4 Result 2025 OUT
  • TNPSC Group 4 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • What is TNPSC Group 4?
  • TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 Application & Notification 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria
  • TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 Preparation
  • TNPSC Group 4 Question Paper
  • TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 2025 FAQs
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TNPSC Group 4 Result 2025 OUT

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 on its official website. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 was conducted on July 13, 2025. The Commission will conduct the exam in offline mode in pen and paper mode across the state at the designated exam centres. 

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Q:   When was the TNPSC Group 4 result 2023 released?
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The TNPSC Group 4 result 2023 for the 2022 session of exam was released on March 24, 2023. As per the media reports, the Commission increased the number of vacancies to over 10 thousand for the exam. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission did not release the TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff with the result. 

It is expected that the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff will remain low because of the large number of vacancies. The Commission released the result under the candidates' login. The Commission did not release the TNPSC Group 4 result pdf on its official website. Hence the official TNPSC Group 4 cutoff was not available. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released a notice mentioning that the result was being prepared and will be released in the end of March. TNPSC Group 4 result was expected in December but was delayed due to the reasons best known to Commission.

TNPSC Group 4 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TNPSC Group 4 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
22 Oct ' 25

TNPSC Group 4 Result 2025

21 Jul ' 25 - 28 Jul ' 25

TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025

13 Jul ' 25

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025

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What is TNPSC Group 4?

TNPSC Group 4 exam is one of the most sought-after recruitment exams in the state because it provides the opportunity for native posting, and there is no interview in this exam. The Combined Civil Service Competitive Exam-IV(Group IV) is comprised of an offline written examination followed by certificate verification and counselling. There is no interview in the exam. Counselling is done to assign the candidates to the appropriate departments, considering their preference and suitability for the job profile. TNPSC Group 4 is a popular exam in the state due to its eligibility and the posts offered under the exam. The TNPSC Group 4 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) is one of the most popular posts in the Group 4 exam. The Combined Civil Service Competitive Exam-IV(Group IV) includes the following services:

  • Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
  • Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service
  • Tamil Nadu Survey and Land Records Subordinate Service
  • Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service
  • Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025

The TNPSC Group 4 exam notification 2025 was released online on April 25, 2025. The Commission also released online applications on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in. The TNPSC Group 4 2025 notification outlined all the important details about the exam and the TNPSC Group 4 selection process.

The candidates can see below the TNPSC Group 4 exam overview.

TNPSC Group 4 2025 Highlights

Conducting Body

TNPSC

Exam Level

State

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Vacancies

3,935

Application Start Date 25-Apr-2025
Last Date to Apply Online 24-May-2025
Application Correction Facility 29-May-2025 to 31-May-2025
TNPSC Hall Ticket Release Date 03-Jul-2025
Exam Date 12-Jul-2025 (Saturday)
Answer Key Release Date 21-Jul-2025

Exam Duration

180 minutes

Language

Tamil & English

Exam Purpose

Selection of candidates for group 4 civil services posts in Tamil Nadu

Exam Helpdesk No.

44-25300300

Official Website

http://www.tnpsc.gov.in

Dates are an integral part of the exam process. The candidate can see here the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates 2025.

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Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 exam conducted online?
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No, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted offline only. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam at the designated exam centres across the state in a signle shift. The Commission also ask the same set of questions from the candidates. 

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 will be conducted in February 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 exam dates were mentioned in the official revised calendar. The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket ten days before the exam date.

Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 state-wide exam?
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Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is a statewide exam. All the candidates from the state can apply and appear for the exam. The candidates from the state can claim the reservations mentioned for different categories if they belong to any one of them, but the candidates who have the domicile of another state cannot claim any reservation and need to appear as the General/Unreserved category candidates, irrespective of their category. Moreover, they will also require appearing and qualify in the Compulsory Tamil Paper asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

The Commission releases the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in its official calendar. No other recruiting agency can conduct the exam on that day if the eligibility condictions are same.

Q:   Is TNPSC an independent body?
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Yes, TNPSC is an independent constitutional body. The Governor of Tamil Nadu appoints the chairman and members of the commission. The state government cannot remove the member or chairman of the State Public Service Commission through its decision only. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is the new name of the Commission. The initial name of the Commission was Madras Public Service Commission constituted in March 1930.
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TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 answer key (tentative) on its official website on July 21, 2025. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the TNPSC Group 4 answer key for both the question papers. The last date to send the objections against the incorrect answers given in the official answer key.

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Q:   How can I download TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key?
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The candidates can download the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key in the following manner:

Step 1: Visit the official website of TNPSC.

Step 2: Click on the answer key link available under the What’s New section of the Home Page.

Step 3: Click on the name of the subject for which TNPSC answer key needs to be seen.

Step 4: View, download and print the answer key.

Q:   When was the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2022 released?
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The Commission released the final TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2022 after the declaration of final result on October 10, 2023. The candidates can check their scores and compare them with their category cutoff in case they are not selected. The TNPSC Group 4 result was prepared based on the final answer key.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2023 in February 2024. The Commission released the tentative dates for the exam in its official calendar released online on December 20, 2022. The tentative answer key for the said examination is expected to release in March 2024.

Q:   What details are mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key, on its official website after the completion of exam process. The Commission mention the answers to all the questions asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 notification in the last week of November.

The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in February 2024 and the result is expected to release the answer key in September.

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TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket 2025

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 on July 13, 2025. The Commission has released the TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket on its official website - apply.tnpscexams.in. The candidates will be required to carry one government identity proof along with the hall ticket to establish their identity. 

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Centre

TNPSC Group 4 exam will be conducted in all the districts of the state in offline mode. The candidates can select the exam centre nearest to their place of residence and appear in the exam.

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Q:   How can I download the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket?
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The candidates can download the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket in the manner given below:

  • Go to the official website – TNPSC.gov.in
  • Click on the online services tab given at Online Services
  • Click on the Hall Ticket Download, an external site will open
  • Click on the ‘Download Hall Ticket’ tab given on the right side
  • Click on the ‘TNPSC Group 4 Exam’ link
  • Enter your register number and required details
  • Download the TNPSC Group 4 admit card
  • Take two printouts of the admit card for future reference
Q:   What to do in case of discrepancy in TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket?
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After downloading the TNPSC Group 4 admit card, the candidates are suggested to read all the personal details mentioned in the official hall ticket. The details mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket are the reflection of official records as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 application form.

In case of a discrepancy in the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket, candidates should immediately inform the commission. The onus of correcting the details on the hall ticket is on the candidate themselves. Candidates should communicate with the commission as soon as possible to rectify the discrepancy.

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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission mentioned the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2025 in the official notification. The Commission changed the syllabus in 2022 and made the Tamil language compulsory. The candidates will be required to study all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus and prepare thoroughly each of the topics. TNPSC Group 4 syllabus was changed as per the government order to make the test of Tamil language compulsory in the commission's exams. The official syllabus was notified in the notification. TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2025 is defined based on concepts of SSLC level only.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025

The Commission mentioned the syllabus and exam pattern in the official notification. The TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern was not changed. The Commission changed the exam pattern recently and included the Tamil Language in the exam pattern. As per the new TNPSC Group 4 syllabus, revised last year, there were compulsory Tamil Language questions in the preliminary exam. There were 100 questions of Tamil Language in the preliminary exam. The total marks allotted to Tamil language questions were 75 marks. There will be no separate cutoff for the Tamil questions but it will help the candidates have proficiency in the local language. The total number of questions in the preliminary paper will be 200 and the maximum marks will be 300. The qualifying marks for all categories is 90.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducted the Combined Civil Service Competitive Exam-IV (Group IV) to recruit candidates for the cutting-edge bureaucracy, which works at the rural level.

The candidates should see and understand the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern 2025 of the preliminary exam so that they can attempt maximum questions in the exam. Understanding the pattern will help them score better in the exam.

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Q:   What are the main subjects included in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?
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The main subjects included in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus are General Science, Current Events, Geography, History, Politics, Economics, and other relevant topics. Additionally, the syllabus includes subjects such as Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests, General English, and General Tamil. Candidates are advised to thoroughly understand the various topics under each subject to prepare effectively for the examination.

The candidates should refer to the TNPSC Group 4 notification to get the latest TNPSC Group 4 syllabus. The Commission mentioned all the topics in the official notification.

Q:   How Many Vacancies are there in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025?
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The TNPSC Group 4 exam notification 2025 has been released online. The Commission notified 3,935 vacancies for the exam. The candidates can apply online for the exam till May 24, 2025. The TNPSC Group 4 online applications can be filled only after the registration process. The TNPSC Group 4 application correction facility will be available from May 29 to 31, 2025.

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 will be conducted on July 12, 2025 (Saturday).

Q:   What was the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 notification on April 25, 2025 as per the official exam calendar. The Commission also started the TNPSC Group 4 2025 online applications with the release of official notification. The candidates got a month to fill out the online applications. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam was May 24, 2025.

The candidates should note that the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 on July 12, 2025.

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TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff 2025

The Commission did not release the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff with the prelims result. The candidates must secure equal to or more than their category cutoff to get selected for the next phase of the examination. The Commission releases the category-wise cutoff for all categories separately. TNPSC releases the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff with the results. The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is the minimum mark required to get elected in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff marks are different from the qualifying marks mentioned in the notification.

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Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 pass mark?
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A. The TNPSC Group 4 notification states the minimum pass marks. The candidates need to score Ninety marks (90) out of three hundred marks. The candidates should not consider the pass marks as the cutoff marks. Both are different. The pass marks make a candidate eligible for selection but do not ensure it. On the other hand, TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is the mark where the candidate is selected for the next round. TNPSC Group 4 exam is a competitive exam and no score can be said as safe unless the final result.

Q:   How is TNPSC Group 4 cut off calculated?
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The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is released with the result. The cutoff is decided after the examination. The candidates are arranged in a category-wise merit list based on their marks secured in the written exams. The number of candidates that needs to be selected from each category is known and this number is marked in each list. The marks secured by the last candidates become the cutoff marks for that category.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission did not releease the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff with the result (released on March 24, 2023). The Commission is expected to release the exam cutoff after the completion of exam process.

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TNPSC Group 4 Application & Notification 2025

The candidates were allowed to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 application form 2025 on the official website of the Commission. The TNPSC Group 4 2025 application link was activated with the release of the official notification.The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 was May 24, 2025.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025

The TNPSC mentioned all the important details such as vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern and other important rules that will govern the exam in the official notification. It will be referred in case of any legal proceeding.

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Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 release Date?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) was released the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2025 on April 24, 2025. The Commission released the official calendar in November 2024. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 was May 24, 2025. The TNPSC Group 4 exam was conducted in offline mode across the state at the designated exam centres on July 13, 2025.

The TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 is expected soon.

Q:   Can I apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 in offline mode?
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TNPSC Group 4 Application can be filled online only. The candidates will be required to get the TNPSC register number to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 applications. The Commission will release the form online only.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the TNPSC Group 4 notification on April 24, 2025. The Commission conducted the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 on July 13, 2025. The TNPSC released the Group 4 exam notification dates in the official exam calendar. 

Q:   How Can I Apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025?
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The candidates can apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam through the apply online link. The candidates require the TNPSC register number to apply for the exam. The TNPSC registration process is independent of the exam notification and can be done anytime. The candidates can apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 in the following manner:

  • Login with the Registration Credential
  • Select the TNPSC Group 4 exam from the dashboard
  • Click on the apply online link given in corresponding to the TNPSC Group 4
  • Fill out the TNPSC Group 4 applications online
  • Submit the application fee as per the category of the candidate.
  • Submit the TNPSC Group 4 application

Direct link to Apply for the TNPSC Gropup 4 Exam 2025 - https://apply.tnpscexams.in/secure?app_id=UElZMDAwMDAwMQ== 

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TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2025

TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process started with the release of the official notification. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2025 on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in. The candidates should note that the TNPSC Group 4 2025 recruitment will be a two-stage selection process because it involves only one written examination followed by document verification and counselling.

 

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Q:   What are the stages in TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment process?
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The TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process comprises three stages.

  • Written Exam
  • Verification of documents
  • Counselling

The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in offline mode and the counselling is also done offline by the Commission. Generally it takes more than one year to complete the recruitment process. TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 will be conducted on July 13, 2025.

Q:   Who conducts the TNPSC Group 4 Exam?
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The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in offline mode. The Commission is the only sole authority who release the official notification, conduct of exam and the declaration of result. 

The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 in February 2026. The Commission released the official dates related to the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026.

Q:   By When the TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment process will complete?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification on April 25, 2025 as per the official exam calendar. The Commission notified 3,935 vacancies for the exam. The TNPSC Group 4 online applications were started with the release of official notification. The candidates will be required register for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 for the TNPSC Group 4 application.

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 will be conducted on July 12, 2025. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 result by September 2025. After the result, the TNPSC Group 4 Counselling will be conducted. The TNPSC Group 4 exam process will be over by next year.

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TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission mentioned all the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 in the official notification. The Commission mentioned the educational qualification for each post separately. The Commission mention the age limit, salary and age relaxation for each of the categories in the official notification. The candidates can see below the important components of TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria:

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility

TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria were fully defined in the official notification. Given below are the TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria as per the official notification

TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification

  • Candidates should pass the SSLC Public Examination or its equivalent

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit

The age limit criteria for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) can be summarised as below:

Category Minimum Age (in Years) Maximum Age(in Years)
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and  Destitute Widows of all Castes. 21 42
"Other" 21 32

"Others” is defined in the official notification as Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] who have put in 5 years and more of service in the State/Central Government are not eligible to apply even if they are within the age limit.

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit for Other Posts

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit for Junior Assistant (Non-Security), Junior Assistant (Security), Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Bill Collector Grade-I, Bill Collector in Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Typist, Steno-Typist (Grade -III), Steno-Typist (Grade -III) in Tamil Nadu Urban  Habitat Development Board and Store Keeper in Tamizhagam Guest House, Udhagamandalam is mentioned below:

Category Minimum Age (in Years) Maximum Age(in Years)
SCs, SC(A)s, STs,  and  Destitute Widows of all Castes. 18 37
MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs 34
"Other" [i.e., Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s,  STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] 32

Definition of Others - Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] who have put in 5 years or more of service in the State / Central Government are not eligible to apply even if they are within the age limit.

No maximum age limit for applicants belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all castes who possess a General educational Qualification that is higher than the Minimum General Educational Qualification (i.e. who have passed P.U.C/H.S.C/Diploma/Degree). No maximum age limit means that the candidate must not achieve the age of 60 years on the date of notification or at the time of selection/appointment. 

The candidates should note that they can get their native place posting if they score the highest marks in the TNPSC Group 4 exam among all the candidates from their native area, they will be called in the counselling first and they can opt for their native place posting.

Candidates should have adequate knowledge of the Tamil language on the date of the notification.

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Q:   What is the eligibility for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in TNPSC Group 4 Exam?
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Village Administrative Officer is one of the most popular posts in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Eligibility conditions for the Village Administrative Officer are as follows

  • Minimum Age Limit: 21 years
  • Maximum Age limit: 32 years depending on their category.

Education Qualification: The candidates must have passed the SSLC Examination with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Course. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission can change the TNPSC Eligibility for the VAO anytime. TNPSC Group 4 notification is expected to be released soon.

Q:   What certificates are required for TNPSC Group 4 Exam Typing Eligibility?
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For some posts like Steno-Typist and Typist, the candidates must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting. The Commission mention the type of certification required with the post in the official notification. The candidates are required to upload all the documents in support of the claims made in the TNPSC Group 4 application. The candidates are required to upload their certificates in support of 

  • Date of Birth
  • Educational Qualification
  • Technical Qualification
  • Community
  • Gender
  • PSTM
  • Experience etc.
Q:   What is the nationality requirement for the TNPSC Group 4 exam?
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There is no such reference of nationality in the official TNPSC Group 4 Notification. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission does not mention the nationality criteria in the official notification. It can be implied that any Indian can apply for the exam who fulfils the eligibiltiy conditions.  TNPSC Group 4 Notification is expected to be released soon. The candidates are suggested to refer to the official notification to get the latest information.

In addition to the eligibility conditions, the candidates must know Tamil Language in order to clear the exam. 

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TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2025

TNPSC Group 4 selection process includes the following steps:

TNPSC Group 4 Registration

The candidates need a register number to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 application. The candidates need to register themselves through the TNPSC Group 4 registration process and obtain a valid register number to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 application.

Application 

After registration, the candidates need to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 application online. The candidates need to submit the application fee as mentioned in the official notification. Without submitting the application fee, the application form will not be submitted. 

Admit Card

TNPSC issues the admit card to the eligible candidates ten days before the exam date. The admit cards are released online only and no physical admit card is sent to the candidates. TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card is the official permission letter to appear in the exam.

Written Exam

Candidates need to appear for the written TNPSC Group 4 exam conducted offline across the state. The candidates who score equal to or more than the cutoff mark (as decided by the commission) are called for the Certificate Verification process.

Result

TNPSC Group 4 result is released after the evaluation of all the OMR sheets. Based on the marks obtained by candidates in the written test, a tentative merit list is announced by TNPSC on its official website

Certificate Verification

TNPSC issues the call letter to the eligible candidates for certificate verification. The certificate verification is done in multiple shifts and the candidates are intimated about their shifts.

Counselling

TNPSC Group 4 counselling is the last stage of the TNPSC Group 4 selection process. It is an important stage for the candidates to know about the vacancy in their category and the location of the posting. available to them. The TNPSC Group 4 counselling is done in a very transparent and comprehensive manner. The candidates are required to produce all their original certificates and follow the instructions given by the competent authority at the time of counselling.

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Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 answer key PDF available here for downloading?
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Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key PDF is available here for downloading purposes. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025 on July 21, 2025. The Commission released two answer keys, one each for the two papers. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 answer key separately for both the papers.

The last date to send the objections against the incorrect answers mentioned in the tentative answer key is July 28, 2025.

Q:   What are the important dates for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 application process?
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The TNPSC Group 4 2025 application process began on April 25, 2025, with the release of the official notification. The last date to apply online is May 24, 2025. After the application window closes, a correction window will be available from May 29 to May 31, 2025, allowing candidates to edit certain details in their submitted applications.

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 is scheduled for July 12, 2025. The exam will be conducted in offline mode at the designated exam centres across the state.

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TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies 2025

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released 3,935 TNPSC Group 4 vacancies 2025 with the official notification. The candidates should expect a fierce competition and higher cutoff in the prelims exam. The official notification mentioned the post-wise vacancies for the exam and also mentioned the corresponding vacancies. TNPSC Group 4 posts are the cutting edge of the state bureaucracy. 

TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy List

The candidates can see below the TNPSC Group 4 vacancy list as mentioned in the official notification.

S. No. Name of the Post Post Code Name of the Service / Organization Number of vacancies* Level of pay
1. Village Administrative Officer 2025 Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service 215 Level 8 CPS
2. Junior Assistant (Non-Security) 2600 Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service 1621
3. Junior Assistant 3512 Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Ltd., 6
4. 3496 Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd., 5
5. Junior Assistant (Security) 2400 Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service 46
6. Junior Revenue
Inspector
3670 239
7. Junior Executive (Office) 3296 Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., 1
8. Junior Assistant cum Typist 3667 Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies 1
9. 3522 Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority 1
10. Typist 2200 Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative
Assembly Secretariat Service
1099
11. 3668 Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies 1
12. Steno Typist (Grade - III) 2300 Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service 335 Level 10 CPS
13. 3669 Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies 2
14. 3671 Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board 4
15. 3672 Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority 10
16. 3666 Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board 17 Level 8 CPS
17. Personal Clerk 3673 Tamil Nadu State Election Commission 2
18. Assistant 3293 Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board 54
19. Field Assistant 3255 19 Level 6 CPS
20. Forest Guard 3317 Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service 62# Level 5 CPS
21. Forest Guard with
Driving Licence
3318 35#
22. Forest Watcher 3319 71# Level 3 CPS
23. Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) 3320 24#
24. Forest Guard 3494 Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd., 15 Level 5 EPF
25. Forest Watcher 3495 50 Level 3 EPF
Total 3935  

* Vacancies for reservation for outstanding sportspersons are deducted wherever applicable.
# Including vacancies reserved for outstanding sportspersons.
Abbreviations:
CPS - Contributory Pension Scheme

EPF - Employees’ Provident Fund

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Q:   What is the eligibility for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in TNPSC Group 4 Exam?
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Village Administrative Officer is one of the most popular posts in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Eligibility conditions for the Village Administrative Officer are as follows

  • Minimum Age Limit: 21 years
  • Maximum Age limit: 32 years depending on their category.

Education Qualification: The candidates must have passed the SSLC Examination with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Course. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission can change the TNPSC Eligibility for the VAO anytime. TNPSC Group 4 notification is expected to be released soon.

Q:   How do the number of TNPSC Group 4 vacancies impact the exam process?
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The TNPSC Group 4 vacancies serve as the motivating factor to the candidates because higher vacancies imply a lower cutoff and higher number of candidates featuring in the result at every stage. 

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024 in Februray 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 admit card is expected to be released online ten days before the exam date. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in the official notification.

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TNPSC Group 4 Preparation

Since the group-4 exam is very popular among the candidates, the competition is very fierce in the exam. The passing percentage is very low in comparison to the number of applications. To achieve this goal, the candidates need a clear-cut TNPSC Group 4 preparation strategy. By following the preparation strategy, they can perform better in the exam.

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Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus changed?
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Yes, recently TNPSC changed the Group 4 syllabus to incorporate the Tamil Language questions in the prelims exam. The Commission changed the exam syllabus to be in sync with the directions released by the state government to make the test of Tamil language in all the exams. The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus was notified by the Commission in the official notification. The candidates are required to prepare all the topics mentioned in the syllabus because the Commission do not mention the weightage to any topic.

Q:   What is the level of questions asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?
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The candidates must be SSLC passed. SSLC means Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Matriculation or 10th standard. The questions asked in the exam are of Matriculation level. The candidates should prepare these questions to improve their speed and accuracy. The minimum eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 2 exam is matriculation. The Commission prepare the paper keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the exam.
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TNPSC Group 4 Question Paper

TNPSC Group 4 question paper is released on the official website after the exam. The previous year's question papers serve as a reference point for the candidates preparing for the exam. TNPSC question papers can guide the candidates to prepare in a better way for the exam because, through previous year's question papers, they can understand the depth of preparation required for the exam.

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TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2025

The Commission is conducting the TNPSC Group 4 Counselling in a post-wise manner. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 Counselling for each post separately. Through a centralised system, the candidates are informed about the vacant positions for their category on a real-time basis and the candidates are counselled to choose one of the available posts.

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Q:   What is the Counselling Process in TNPSC Group 4?
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TNPSC Group 4 Counselling in the last stage of the selection process. Counselling is done after the declaration of the TNPSC Group 4 result. The eligible candidates will be instructed to upload their documents at the designated centres in their districts. After such submission, the candidates will be called for Counselling based on their rank in the merit list. Counselling will be done to check the candidate’s suitability for the job and assign the candidates to the post. 

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TNPSC Group 4 2025 FAQs

The candidates can see here the questions related to the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

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Q:   Is TNPSC Group 4 easy or tough?
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The TNPSC Group 4 is an easy exam but the competition involved makes it tough. If the candidate plan their preparation strategy and practice with the previous year’s question papers. The candidates can should have patience and perseverance in the TNPSC Group 4 preparation. 

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 was notified on January 30, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was February 29, 2024. The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024.

Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 pass mark?
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A. The TNPSC Group 4 notification states the minimum pass marks. The candidates need to score Ninety marks (90) out of three hundred marks. The candidates should not consider the pass marks as the cutoff marks. Both are different. The pass marks make a candidate eligible for selection but do not ensure it. On the other hand, TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is the mark where the candidate is selected for the next round. TNPSC Group 4 exam is a competitive exam and no score can be said as safe unless the final result.

Q:   How to calculate TNPSC Group 4 marks?
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TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted offline in the pen-paper mode. The candidates have to mark the answers in the OMR sheet provided with the question paper. There is no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. There are 300 items to answer and each correct answer fetches one mark to the candidates. The final score is calculated based on the number of correct answers.

The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024. The Commission will also release the tentative answer key online within a week of the exam.

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