Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

Key Highlights

• Total Vacancies: 6,574 Posts
• Major Roles: VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist
• Last Date to Apply: 5 November 2026
• Salary / Pay Scale: Ranges from Level 8 to Level 10 (Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix)
• Application Mode: Online via TNPSC Official Portal

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must carefully verify their specific educational qualifications against the requirements for each distinct post categorized under the Group 4 Services.

• Village Administrative Officer (VAO) & Junior Assistant: The minimum essential qualification is a successful pass in the SSLC (10th standard) Public Examination from a recognized board.
• Typist & Steno-Typist: Must possess a minimum SSLC (10th standard) qualification, strictly coupled with valid Government Technical Examination certificates in Typewriting (and Shorthand for Steno) in both English and Tamil.
• Crucial Note: Absolute proficiency in the Tamil language is a strict mandatory requirement for all posts under TNPSC Group 4.

Age Limit & Category Relaxations

The TNPSC has clearly established age boundaries for the Group 4 recruitment to ensure a dynamic state workforce. The age limits are generally calculated as of July 1st of the notification year.

• General Category (UR): Minimum 21 years (for VAO) / 18 years (for others) and Maximum 32 years.
• BC / BCM / MBC / DC: Upper age limit significantly relaxed up to 34 years.
• SC / ST / Destitute Widows: Upper age limit generously relaxed up to 37 years.
• Note: Candidates holding higher educational qualifications (like a degree) may enjoy complete exemption from the maximum age limit for certain posts (refer precisely to the official PDF).

Application Fee Structure

To successfully register, candidates must securely pay the prescribed examination fee. Candidates registering for the first time must also pay a one-time registration (OTR) fee.

Comprehensive Selection Process

The TNPSC Group 4 selection process is renowned for being straightforward yet highly competitive, relying primarily on a single comprehensive written examination.

• Written Examination: A massive, single-stage objective-type OMR-based test. The paper consists of exactly 200 questions (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability) totaling 300 marks.
• Document Verification & Counseling: Candidates who clear the written exam cutoff will be directly called for strict document verification and subsequent post/department allocation through transparent counseling.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online

Follow these highly specific steps to successfully submit your application for the TNPSC Group 4 Services without facing technical rejection:

1. Firstly, navigate to the official TNPSC portal at tnpsc.gov.in.
2. If you are a new user, you must absolutely complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing your basic details and paying ₹150.
3. Log in using your secure OTR credentials and click on the "Apply Online" link specifically designated for the Group 4 Notification.
4. Systematically fill out the detailed application form, entering your precise educational qualifications and carefully selecting your preferred exam center districts.
5. Upload a highly clear, recent photograph and your signature exactly as per the strict dimensional requirements mentioned in the notification.
6. Pay the examination fee of ₹100 via the secure online payment gateway (if you are not in the exempted category).
7. Review all details critically before submitting. Finally, download and print the confirmed application form for future reference.