TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2026: Check Detailed Exam Procedure Here.

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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Sep 29, 2025 00:09 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Combined Civil Service Group 4 every year to recruit candidates for the Group 4 services. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2025 on April 25, 2025, on its portal- tnpsc.gov.in. The candidates should note that the TNPSC Group 4 online application 2025 were started with the notification. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam was May 24, 2025.

The TNPSC Group 4 selection process is synonymous with the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process. The TNPSC Group 4 selection process starts with the application form and ends with the final document verification to the candidates. TNPSC Group 4 exam is one of the popular exams in the state because the candidates can get the posting and appointment to the adjoining area of their residence and they don't feel the need for relocation.

Table of contents
  • TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2025
  • TNPSC Group 4 2025 Written Test
  • TNPSC Group 4 Document Verification
  • TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2025 FAQs
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TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2025

The TNPSC Group 4 selection process 2025 will involve the following process that will include the following :

  • Application Process
  • Written test
  • Document verification

All the steps given above are important because a mistake at any stage will completely wipe out the chances of selection in the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification and Application

The Commission releases the TNPSC Group 4 notification online only. The notification mentions all the important information related to the exam. The TNPSC Group 4 notification and application are the first step of the TNPSC Group 4 selection process because the notification outlines all the eligibility criteria and important dates for the TNPSC Group 4 Application process. The candidates need to check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification because after the written test and at the time of document verification, all the eligibility conditions are checked by the competent authority and any deviation from the literal interpretation of eligibility conditions will lead to the rejection of candidature. The notification is also important because the Commission notifies the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus in the notification. 

TNPSC Group 4 Application form is also very important because a mistake in the Application form can lead to the rejection of the application.

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Q:   What are the application dates for TNPSC Group 4 2025?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 2025 online application on April 25, 2025. The Commission released the exam applications online only on tnpsc.gov.in. The candidates were required to fill the TNPSC Group 4 online applications using their TNPSC register number. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam was May 24, 2025. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 was conducted on July 13, 2025.

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

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TNPSC Group 4 2025 Written Test

The TNPSC conducts the written test across the state simultaneously. There are two question papers each of three hours. The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus is notified in the TNPSC Group 4 notification. The TNPSC Group 4 paper has 200 questions and the duration of the exam is three hours. The TNPSC Group 4 question paper is given below. 

Subject Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks
Part A 150 90 marks
Tamil language (100 questions)
Part B 150
General Studies (75 questions)
Aptitude and Mental ability test (25 questions)
Total = 200 questions 300

The candidates need to score minimum qualifying marks as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 notification. As per the official notification, the minimum qualifying mark is 90 out of 300. The candidates can see here more details at TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern.

After scoring the qualifying marks, the candidate becomes eligible for selection but for getting selected, the candidates need to breach the cut-off as declared by the commission after the exam. All the candidates are arranged in order of their marks scored on the written test and the final merit list is prepared.  The marks of the last candidate called for the document verification is the TNPSC Group 4 cut-off. The candidates scoring less than the cut-off are not called for the document verification stage.

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Commonly asked questions
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.

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TNPSC Group 4 Document Verification

After the TNPSC Group 4 result was declared online only. After the written test result, the commission invited the qualified candidates for document verification and counselling purpose. Counselling is to see the suitability of the candidate for the position to be filled.

After the counselling, appointment letters are issued to the qualified candidates.

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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. 

Q:   Which documents are verified in the TNPSC Group 4 Document Verification Process?
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In the TNPSC Group 4 Document Verification Process, the following documents are verified:

Scanned Signature: Format - JPG, Size: 1 KB < Size < 12 KB.

Scanned Photo: Format - JPG, Size: 4 KB < Size < 20 KB.

Identity Verification Image: Size - 165 x 123 pixels, Maximum File Size: 50 KB, Accepted Formats: JPG, GIF.

Group 4 Signature Image: Size - 80 x 125 pixels, Maximum File Size: 20 KB, Accepted Formats: JPG, GIF.

These documents are required for the on-screen verification process during the TNPSC Group 4 Document Verification stage.

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TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2025 FAQs

The candidates can see here important questions related to TNPSC Group 4 selection Process.

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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:   When will TNPSC Group 4 notification 2025 be released?
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2025 on April 25, 2025. The Commission released the notification on its official website only. The candidates will get here the TNPSC Group 4 notification pdf 2025 for downloading purposes. The TNPSC Group 4 online applications 2025 are also available with the release of official notification. 

The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 is May 24, 2025. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 exam will be conducted on July 13, 2025.

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. 

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