TNPSC Group 4 notification 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has started the application process for the Group 4 Combined Civil Services Examination 2026 on its official website. According to the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2026, released on October 6, a total of 6,574 tentative vacancies will be filled under this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can register at tnpsc.gov.in before November 5, up to 11:59 pm.
Posts Covered
The tentative vacancies cover several positions, including:
- Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
- Bill Collector
- Junior Assistant
- Typist
- Steno Typist
- Forest Guard
The list also includes other posts, so candidates should check the detailed notification for the full post-wise breakup.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | October 6, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | November 5, 2026, up to 11:59 pm |
| Application correction window | November 9 (12:01 am) to November 11, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Written exam | January 10, 2027, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
The correction window gives applicants a short period to fix errors after the application deadline closes. Candidates should still enter their details carefully the first time.
Registration and Examination Fee
The fee structure has two parts:
- One-time registration fee: Rs 150 for candidates registering for the first time. It stays valid for five years.
- Examination fee: Rs 100, to be paid during the online application.
Eligible candidates from exempted categories do not need to pay the fee.
Selection Process
The selection process includes a written examination, followed by document verification and counselling. There is no interview for positions notified under Group 4. This puts the weight of selection on the written exam, so preparation should focus on the syllabus and exam pattern in the official notification.
Reservation Rules
The commission will follow the reservation rules for reserved categories. Under these rules, 15% of posts are reserved for SC, 3% for SCA and 1% for ST candidates.
How to Apply?
Candidates can apply through the official TNPSC portal. Before submitting the form, they should download the detailed notification from tnpsc.gov.in and check:
- Post-wise vacancies
- Eligibility criteria
- Syllabus and examination pattern
- Fee and reservation details
What Candidates Should Do Now?
- Read the full notification to confirm eligibility for the post they want
- Complete registration and fee payment well before November 5
- Note the correction window (November 9 to 11) in case any detail needs fixing
- Begin preparation around the January 10, 2027 exam date, using the official syllabus
Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam | Group 4 Combined Civil Services Examination 2026 |
| Tentative vacancies | 6,574 |
| Last date to apply | November 5, 2026 |
| Exam date | January 10, 2027 |
| Registration fee | Rs 150 (one-time, valid for 5 years) |
| Exam fee | Rs 100 |
| Selection stages | Written exam, document verification, counselling (no interview) |
| Official website | tnpsc.gov.in |
Why This Matters?
With 6,574 vacancies across clerical, administrative and forest roles, the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment is one of the larger state government hiring drives for candidates in Tamil Nadu. The vacancy figure is tentative, so the final count may change. The absence of an interview and the fixed written exam date of January 10, 2027 give applicants a clear timeline of roughly three months to prepare. Candidates should rely on the official notification at tnpsc.gov.in for eligibility, syllabus and any later updates.
