The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification (Advt No. 747 / Notification No. 11/2026) for direct recruitment to 6574 vacancies under the Combined Civil Services Examination - IV (Group IV Services). The recruitment includes posts such as Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist (Grade III), Bill Collector, Forest Watcher, and Forest Guard. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications from 06 October 2026 to 05 November 2026 through the official portals tnpsc.gov.in or tnpscexams.in.
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | 06 October 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 05 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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| Application Correction Window | 09 November 2026 (12:01 AM) to 11 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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| Date of Written Examination | 10 January 2027 (09:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
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Application Fee
| One Time Registration (OTR) Fee | Rs. 150/- (Valid for 5 Years) |
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| Examination Fee | Rs. 100/- |
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| SC / SC(A) / ST / PwBD / Destitute Widow | Nil (Full Exemption) |
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| MBC / DC / BC / BCM | Three Free Chances |
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| Ex-Servicemen | Two Free Chances |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI |
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Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
| Minimum Age | 21 Years (for VAO, Forest Watcher, Forest Guard), 25 Years (for Executive Officer Gr-IV), 18 Years (for other posts). |
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| Maximum Age (Others / Unreserved) | 30 Years (35 Years for Executive Officer Gr-IV). |
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| Maximum Age (BC / BCM / MBC / DC) | 32 Years (37 Years for Executive Officer Gr-IV). |
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| Maximum Age (SC / SC(A) / ST) | 35 Years (40 Years for Executive Officer Gr-IV / VAO). |
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| No Maximum Age Limit for BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST candidates who possess educational qualification higher than SSLC. |
| Age Concession for PwBD | Up to 10 Years | Ex-Servicemen: As per rules. |
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Eligibility Criteria
| VAO / Junior Assistant / Bill Collector / Revenue Assistant | Passed SSLC / 10th Standard Public Examination or equivalent. |
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| Typist | Passed SSLC + Government Technical Examination in Typewriting (Tamil & English) + Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation (COA). |
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| Steno-Typist (Grade III) | Passed SSLC + Government Technical Examination in Typewriting & Shorthand (Tamil & English) + COA Certificate. |
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| Forest Watcher | Passed SSLC / 10th Standard + Required Physical Standards. |
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| Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Passed Higher Secondary (10+2) with Science subject + Valid Driving Licence + 3 Years Driving Experience + First Aid Certificate. |
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| Knowledge of Tamil | Candidates must possess adequate knowledge in Tamil. |
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Salary Details
- Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Revenue Assistant, Sales Assistant: Pay Level 8
- Steno-Typist (Grade III), Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies: Pay Level 10
- Forest Guard with Driving Licence: Pay Level 5
- Forest Watcher, Record Clerk, Junior Assistant (Accounts): Pay Level 3
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post Name | Total Posts |
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| 1 | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | 291 |
| 2 | Junior Assistant (Non-Security & Security / Various Departments) | 3300 |
| 3 | Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 422 |
| 4 | Bill Collector & Tax Collector | 204 |
| 5 | Revenue Assistant | 96 |
| 6 | Junior Administrative Assistant / Computer Operator | 55 |
| 7 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | 6 |
| 8 | Typist (Various Services & Corporations) | 1572 |
| 9 | Steno-Typist (Grade III) & Shorthand Typist | 404 |
| 10 | Personal Clerk | 60 |
| 11 | Executive Officer (Grade IV) | 46 |
| 12 | Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 8 |
| 13 | Laboratory Assistant & Senior Laboratory Assistant | 24 |
| 14 | Record Clerk (Grade III) | 19 |
| 15 | Sales Assistant & Telephone Operator | 11 |
| 16 | Forest Watcher | 40 |
| 17 | Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 6574 |
How to Apply for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official TNPSC recruitment portal: tnpscexams.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by paying the registration fee of Rs. 150/- and linking your Aadhaar number, if not already registered.
- Log in with your User ID and Password.
- Click on Apply against the notification for Combined Civil Services Examination - IV (Group IV Services) (Advt No. 747 / Notification No. 11/2026).
- Choose the post options carefully (whether applying for posts including Forest Guard / Forest Watcher or other posts).
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, technical qualifications, and examination centre preferences.
- Upload scanned images of your passport photograph (with name and date of photograph printed at the bottom) and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 100/- through online payment methods (unless eligible for fee concession).
- Preview the filled application form and verify all details thoroughly before final submission.
- Submit the online application before 05 November 2026 (11:59 PM) and download/print the application form for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
