TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 Released: 6,574 Vacancies, Apply by November 5

Tamil version: டிஎன்பிஎஸ்சி குரூப் 4 அறிவிக்கை 2026

Updated 16 October 2026. The TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 is officially out. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the Combined Civil Services Examination IV notification for the Group IV Services. This is the largest state recruitment drive announced this year, and the online application window is already open. Candidates who miss the closing date have no second chance until the next cycle, so the calendar below matters more than anything else on this page.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 at a Glance

Posts Offered Under This Recruitment

The 6,574 tentative vacancies are spread across eight post categories. Each post carries its own educational requirement and its own minimum age, so read the list carefully before you choose your preference order in the application form.

• Village Administrative Officer, commonly abbreviated as VAO
• Junior Assistant, covering both security and non security streams
• Bill Collector
• Typist
• Steno Typist, Grade III
• Tax Collector
• Forest Watcher
• Forest Guard with a valid driving licence

Eligibility and Age Limits Explained

Educational eligibility is deliberately broad for this examination, which is exactly why it draws lakhs of applicants every cycle. A pass in SSLC is sufficient for Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant and Bill Collector. Forest Guard and Forest Watcher require a pass in HSC with Science subjects. Typist and Steno Typist additionally require the relevant technical certificates in typewriting or shorthand. A small number of posts expect a completed degree, so confirm the requirement against your preferred post before paying the fee.

Age is calculated as on 01/07/2026. The minimum age is 21 years for Village Administrative Officer, Forest Guard and Forest Watcher. For every other post in this notification the minimum age is 18 years. Upper age relaxation follows the standard rules published by the commission for reserved categories and for departmental candidates.

Application Fee and the Online Process

The examination fee is Rupees 100 and it must be paid on or before 05/11/2026. Payment made after that timestamp will not be considered, even if the application form itself was started earlier. A valid one time registration account is mandatory before you can open the application form, so create or renew that account first if your registration has expired.

A correction window has been provided from 9 November to 11 November 2026. Use it to fix spelling, community, date of birth or post preference errors. Once that window closes the submitted data is final and the commission does not entertain later correction requests.

Important Dates You Cannot Afford to Miss

• Notification published: 06/10/2026
• Online application opens: 06/10/2026
• Last date to apply and last date to pay the fee: 05/11/2026, 11:59 PM
• Correction window: 9 November to 11 November 2026
• Written examination: 10/01/2027, forenoon session
• Hall ticket download: approximately 10 to 14 days before the examination

PSTM Reservation and the Tamil Language Condition

Twenty percent horizontal reservation is available for candidates who studied through Tamil medium, a provision usually referred to as PSTM. To claim it you must produce the prescribed certificate from the institutions where you studied. Separately, every candidate must demonstrate adequate knowledge of Tamil, either through Tamil as a subject at SSLC or HSC level, or by clearing the Second Class Language Test in Tamil within two years of appointment. Candidates who overlook this condition lose the appointment even after clearing the written examination.

How to Start Preparing From Today

You have roughly three months between the closing date and the written examination. The syllabus overlaps heavily with the Samacheer Kalvi school curriculum, which is why disciplined revision beats last minute coaching for this particular examination. Begin with the full syllabus and study plan in our TNPSC Group 4 complete preparation guide, then build an answering rhythm with the Group 4 mock test series.

Once your basics are stable, move to previous year question papers to understand how the commission repeats concepts, and benchmark yourself against the previous cut off marks. Keep the habit alive with our weekly practice test, which mirrors the actual paper pattern and negative marking scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are announced in the Group 4 notification 2026?
The commission has announced 6,574 tentative vacancies across eight post categories.

What is the last date to submit the online application?
The application and the fee payment both close on 05/11/2026 at 11:59 PM.

When will the written examination be held?
The written examination is scheduled for 10/01/2027 in the forenoon session, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Is a degree mandatory to apply for Group 4 posts?
No. A pass in SSLC is enough for several posts, including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant and Bill Collector. Only a limited set of posts expects a completed degree.

What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The fee is Rupees 100, payable online before the closing timestamp.