TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 Dates OUT : Download Notification PDF Here

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 4 2026 ( TNPSC Group 4 )

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Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Dec 22, 2025 00:35 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 exam notification on October 6, 2026. The Commission will release the recruitment notice on its portal - tnpsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, applications the will also start. The candidates will be required to fill the TNPSC Group 4 applications on its dedicated platform for the said purpose.

The candidates will get all the information about TNPSC Group 4 exam through the notification. The Commission will mention all the information related to the exam dates, vacancies, selection process, syllabus, exam pattern and the likes in it. The Commission has also notified that the TNPSC Group 4 exam will be conducted on December 20, 2026. The candidates should note that they will be required to complete the TNPSC Group 4 registration 2025 because the register number will be required for filling out the TNPSC Group 4 online applications. 

Table of contents
  • TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 PDF Download
  • TNPSC Group 4 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • TNPSC Group 4 Registration 2026
  • TNPSC Group 4 Important Dates 2026
  • TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies 2026
  • TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2026
  • TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2026
  • TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2026
  • TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026
  • TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 FAQs
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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 PDF Download

The TNPSC Combined Civil Service Competitive Exam-IV(Group IV) exam notification will be released on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in on October 6, 2026. The candidates should download the TNPSC Group 4 notification pdf for future reference. The application form must be filled out online in accordance to the details given in the official notification.

TNPSC Group 4 notification 2026 will serve as the ready reference point for all the information regarding the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026. The release of the official notification will kick-start the TNPSC Group 4 2026 recruitment process. The candidates are suggested to read the TNPSC Group 4 Notification thoroughly to understand the basic rules associated with the exam.

The TNPSC Group 4 notification will be referred by the Courts of Justice in case of any litigation. TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various services included in the Group 4 services. TNPSC Group 4 exam serves the purpose of recruiting the front-line functionaries for the state hierarchy. The notification stated the number of vacancies, eligibility requirements, selection procedure, exam pattern, etc. Let us discuss some parts of the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2026.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification PDF Download

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 notification on October 6, 2026. The notification PDF will be available here with its official release. Till then the candidates can download the notification of previous year to know the other details about the exam.

Download Here TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 PDF

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Q:   When will TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 be released?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released its exam calendar and stated that the TNPSC Group 4 notification will be released on October 6, 2026. 

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.

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TNPSC Group 4 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
06 Oct ' 26 - 05 Nov ' 26

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Application Dates

Dec ' 26

TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket 2026

TENTATIVE
20 Dec ' 26

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026

DatesPast Exam Dates
22 Oct ' 25

TNPSC Group 4 Result 2025

06 Oct ' 25

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Notification

21 Jul ' 25 - 28 Jul ' 25

TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025

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TNPSC Group 4 Registration 2026

DeskCalendarRegistration: 06 Oct ' 26 - 05 Nov ' 26

The TNPSC Group 4 Applications will start with the notification. The candidates will be allowed to fill the TNPSC Group 4 applications online only on the dedicated portal. The last date to apply for the exam will be November 5, 2026. The candidates should note that the TNPSC register number will be compulsory for the application. The candidates can see here the details about the TNPSC Group 4 registration.

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Q:   Can I apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026 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) will release the TNPSC Group 4 notification on October 6, 2026. The Commission will conduct the exam on December 20, 2026

Q:   Why TNPSC Group 4 notification is important?
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TNPSC Group 4 notification is important because it officially notifies the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, marking scheme, exam pattern, syllabus and other important aspects of the exam. The TNPSC Group 4 notification will be released on October 6, 2026. It is the most important document for the exam because it will be referred in case of any legal dispute.

The provisions mentioned in the official notification and their clear interpretation will be considered in any difference of opinion.

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TNPSC Group 4 Important Dates 2026

The TNPSC Group 4 dates were released in the annual planner released by the Commission. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in the official notification only. The TNPSC Group 4 exam dates are summarised below:

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Highlights

Conducting Body

TNPSC

Exam Level

State

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Vacancies

To Be Notified

Application Start Date 06-Oct-2026
Last Date to Apply Online 05-Nov-2026
Application Correction Facility To Be Notified
TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card Release Date 10-Dec-2026 (Tentative)
Exam Date 20-Dec-2026
TNPSC Group 4 Result 2026 February 2027 (Tentative)
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Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 release Date?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the TNPSC Group 4 notification on October 6, 2026. The Commission released the official calendar on its portal - tnpsc.gov.in. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026 will be November 5, 2026.

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.

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TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies 2026

The number of vacancies is the most important factor for the candidates. Higher the number of vacancies, the higher the number of applications and hence the higher the competition for each vacant post. The TNPSC Group 4 vacancies are always good and if the candidates prepare well, he or she can clear the TNPSC Group 4 exam with no difficulty. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 vacancies 2026 in the exam notification.

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Q:   How many vacancies are expected in TNPSC Group 4 2026 Exam?
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The candidates should expected good number of vacancies in the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026 because it is a state-wide exam and the number of vacancies are taken from all the departments working on the rural level.

Q:   How are the TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies Notified?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 vacancies for each of the posts separately. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 posts for each category. The Commission releases the list of posts with their vacancies and salary.

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TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2026

The TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria are mentioned in the notification and the candidates should read and understand the notification fully before filling up the TNPSC Group 4 application. The different components of the TNPSC Group 4 eligibility conditions are defined below:

See here: TNPSC Group 4 question papers 

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit

Candidates applying for the post of Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) should be a minimum of 21 years and should not have completed 32 years of age.

TNPSC Group 4 Qualification

The candidates must have passed the SSLC Public Examination or its equivalent. SSLC means Secondary School Leaving Certificate or class Tenth Pass. Being the front-line functionaries, they need to deal and communicate with the public. Sp, for this purpose, the candidates must have required knowledge of the Tamil language. 

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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 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 2026

The selection process for the TNPSC Group 4 exam is very simple. The candidates have to appear in the written exam conducted across the state; It is an offline test and the marks secured in this exam is considered for the final merit. The candidates who qualify the written test are called for certificate verification and counselling. Certificate verification is a second important step in the TNPSC Group 4 selection process. The selection of the candidates is subject to the successful verification of the candidate’s certification.

Counselling is the last step in the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process. In this exam, Counselling is only concerned with assigning an appropriate candidate to the most suitable department, which will be the best option for the candidate also depending upon his preferences and nativity. One of the most important points is that the person appointed to any of the services in the TNPSC Group 4 services, the candidate must reside in the village under his charge and shall continue to live in the said village as long as he is in charge of the village.

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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:   How many days will the candidates get to fill the TNPSC Group 4 Applications 2026?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will provide 30 days to the candidates for filling the TNPSC Combined Competitive Group 4 application form. The Commission will start the applications with notification on October 6, 2026.

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TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2026

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the notification on its portal on October 6, 2026. The Commission will mention all the information regarding the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern in detail in it. The candidates should understand the exam pattern to score better in the exam.

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Q:   Will the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026 be conducted offline?
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Yes, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026 offline across the state on December 20, 2026. The result will be released by February 2027.

Q:   How many sets are there in the TNPSC Group 4 Question paper?
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The Commission prepared four sets of question paper having identical questions but at different serial number. The candidates were distributed these question papers as per the seating plan prepared and approved by the local exam designated authority. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on December 20, 2026 at the designated exam centres.

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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026

There is a notified syllabus for the TNPSC Group 4 written exam. The candidates should prepare for each and every topic as given in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus for their selection in the written exam. 

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Q:   What are the key topics covered under the General Science section of the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?
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The candidates should prepare all the topics as mentioned in the official notification. The Commission will release all the topics in the official notification. General Science syllabus topics are important to score better in the exam.

Q:   Which section has the highest number of questions in TNPSC Group 4 Exam?
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The candidates should note that the Commission ask 200 questions in the TNPSC Group 4 question paper. The largest share of the question papers is of Tamil Eligibility Questions. The candidates need to clear the Tamil Eligibility section in order to qualify for the Conselling.

The TNPSC Group 4 exam will be conducted on December 20, 2026.

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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 FAQs

The candidates can see important questions related to the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026.

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Q:   Can TNPSC Modify the official TNPSC Group 4 Notification?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission can change the official TNPSC Group 4 notification anytime before the release of final result. The Commission releases a corrigendum to modify the notification. The official notification is the official source of information which relates to each and every aspect of exam. 

The Commission generally releases the number of vacancies and some eligibility criteria through the corrigendum.

Q:   Who releases TNPSC Group 4 Notification?
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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 will be released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). It is the State's apex recruiting agency. The Commission releases the TNPSC Group 4 online application link with official notification. 

Q:   What are the TNPSC Group 4 2026 Application Correction Dates?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will notify the TNPSC Group 4 application correction dates in the exam notification. The Commission did not mention the such dates in its exam calendar.

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