Can I apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026 in offline mode?

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.

What is the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 release Date?

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.

How can I download the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket?

The candidates can download the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket in the manner given below: Go to the portal tnpsc..gov.in. Click on the online services tab. Follow the Hall Ticket Download, an external site will open. Click on the ‘Download Hall Ticket’ tab. Press 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.

What to do in case of discrepancy in TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket?

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.

What are the stages in TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment process?

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 was conducted on July 13, 2025.

Is TNPSC Group 4 easy or tough?

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

What is the TNPSC Group 4 pass mark?

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.

Is the TNPSC Group 4 answer key PDF available here for downloading?

Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key PDF is available here for downloading purposes. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2026 by December 26, 2026. 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.

What are the important dates for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 application process?

The TNPSC Group 4 2025 application started on April 25, 2025, with the release of notification. The last date to apply online was May 24, 2025. The application correction window was available from May 29 to May 31, 2025. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 was conducted on July 12, 2025.

Who conducts the TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

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 will release the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 on October 6, 2026.

By When the TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment process will complete?

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 were required register for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 for the TNPSC Group 4 application. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 was conducted on July 13, 2025.

Is the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus changed?

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.

What is the level of questions asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

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.

How is TNPSC Group 4 cut off calculated?

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.

When was the TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 released?

The TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 was released on October 22, 2025. 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.

What is the TNPSC Group 4 pass mark?

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.

What is the eligibility for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

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.

How do the number of TNPSC Group 4 vacancies impact the exam process?

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.

What is the Counselling Process in TNPSC Group 4?

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.

What are the TNPSC Group 4 2025 Counselling Dates?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the Counselling dates on its portal - tnpsc.gov.in. The Commission conducted the TNPSC Group 4 Counselling from December 8 to 18, 2025.

What details are mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key, on its portal after the completion of exam process. The Commission mention the answers to all the questions asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Commission will conducted the TNPSC Group 4 exam on December 20, 2026.

How can I download TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key?

The candidates can download the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key in the following manner: Visit the portal of TNPSC. Click on the answer key link available under the What’s New section of the Home Page. Click on the name of the subject for which TNPSC answer key needs to be seen. View, download and print the answer key.

When was the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2022 released?

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.

What are the main subjects included in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?

The main subjects notified in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus are General Science, Current Events, Geography, History, Politics, Economics, and other relevant topics. The candidates should refer to the notification to get the details.

What was the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025?

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 was on July 12, 2025.

How Many Vacancies are there in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025?

The TNPSC Group 4 exam notification 2025 was released online. The Commission notified 3,935 vacancies for the exam. Thelast date for the application form was May 24, 2025. The TNPSC Group 4 online applications were filled only after the registration process. The TNPSC Group 4 application correction facility was available from May 29 to 31, 2025. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 was conducted on July 12, 2025 (Saturday).

Is the TNPSC Group 4 exam conducted online?

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.

Is the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Conducted Every Year?

Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is one of the most popular exams of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The Commission conduct this exam every year but in case the exam is not conducted in a year, the Commission club the examination for two years and release the notification for two years compensating for the vacant year. The Commission also club the number of vacancies in such cases and the eligibility conditions are also modified.

Is the TNPSC Group 4 state-wide exam?

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.

Is TNPSC an independent body?

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.

What is the eligibility for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

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.

What certificates are required for TNPSC Group 4 Exam Typing Eligibility?

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.

What is the nationality requirement for the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

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.

TNPSC Group 4 2026: Application In October, Exam Date, Vacancies, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Registration - 6 Oct '26 - 5 Nov '26

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 00:21 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released its exam calendar on tnpsc.gov.in. As per the calendar, the Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 notification on October 6, 2026. The candidates should note that the application form link will be activated on the portal with notification. The Commission will provide one month to fill applications and the last date for the TNPSC Group 4 application form will be November 6, 2026.

The State Public Service Commission will conduct the exam on December 20, 2026 in a pen and paper mode and the candidates will be required to mark the answers in the OMR sheet provided. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 admit card on December 10 and notify the candidates about their exam centre. The TNPSC Group 4 notification will start the recruitment process.

Table of contents

What is TNPSC Group 4?
TNPSC Group 4 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Application & Notification 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Result 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Preparation
TNPSC Group 4 2026 FAQs

What is TNPSC Group 4?

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming 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

Dates	Past 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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