The TNPSC Group 4 Exam also known as TNPSC Combined Civil Service Examination Group 4 is state level competitive exam conducted every year by the Tamil Nadu Public Services Commission (TNPSC) to recruit eligible candidates for the posts of Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Officer, Steno-Typist Posts by a minimum qualification of 10th standard. This year, TNPSC Group 4 (டிஎன்பிஎஸ்சி குரூப் 4) Notification 2025 will be released on 25th April 2025 and the exam will be held on 13th July 2025 in offline mode, followed by document verification. The department or posts are assigned to the candidates based on the merit list in the following services:
- Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
- Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service
- Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
- Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
- Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board
- Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd.
- Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation
- Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation
- Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd
- Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service
- Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service
- Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service
- Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department
TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the detailed notification for TNPSC Combined Civil Service Examination Group 4 on the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in for various Group 4 posts on 13th July 2025. Interested candidates can know details regarding TNPSC Group 4 2025 from the previous year year notification pdf.
TNPSC Group 4 Notification (Previous Year)- Click to Download
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025- Highlights
The selection process for the TNPSC Group 4 2025 exam will be based on a written exam and document verification process. Through the TNPSC Group 4 exam, candidates will be recruited for various Group 4 vacancies. Check TNPSC Group 4 important details below:
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 | |
Name of the Commission | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
Name of the Examination | Group 4 (குரூப் 4)– Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group-IV Services & VAO) |
Posts | Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Junior Executive, Bill Operator, Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, Typist, Personal Assistant, Private Secretary, Steno Typist, Receptionist cum Telephone Operator, Milk Recorder, Grade 3, Laboratory Assistant |
Number of Vacancies | To be notified |
Category | Govt Job |
Name of the Post | Jr Assistant, VAO, Bill Collector, Typist Etc |
Registration Dates | 25th April 2025 onwards |
Salary | Rs.16,600- Rs.20,600 (Based on post) |
Selection Process | Written Exam, Document Verification |
Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNSPC Group 4 Exam 2025- Important Dates
As per TNPSC Annual Planner 2025, The official TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 will be released on 25th April 2025 and the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-IV will be held on 13th July 2025. The other important dates will be released along with the detailed notification pdf.
Events | Dates |
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Notification | 25th April 2025 |
TNPSC Group 4 Apply Online Starts | 25th April 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | May 2025 |
Last Date to pay the application fee | May 2025 |
Application Correction Window | -- |
TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket 2025 | July |
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025 | 13th July 2025 |
TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025
The post-wise distribution of TNPSC Group 4 vacancies will be notified along with the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025. The vacancy will be notified by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for various departments for Village Administrative Officers, Junior Assistants, Junior Executives, Bill Operators, Forest Guards, Forest Watchers, Typists, Personal Assistants, Private Secretaries, Steno Typist, Receptionist cum Telephone Operator, Milk Recorder, Grade 3, Laboratory Assistant posts.
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Vacancy (குரூப் 4) | ||
Group 4 Posts | Department | Vacancy |
Village Administrative Officer | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | -- |
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial/Judicial Ministerial Service | -- |
Junior Assistant (Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | -- |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | -- |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | -- |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board | -- |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd. | -- |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | -- |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation | -- |
Typist | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | -- |
Typist | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | -- |
Typist | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd. | -- |
Typist | Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd. | -- |
Typist | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | -- |
Steno-Typist (Grade - III) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service | -- |
Steno Typist | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | -- |
Steno Typist | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | -- |
Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist Grade 3) | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | -- |
Private Secretary, Grade 3 | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (AAVIN) | -- |
Personal Assistant to Chairman (Steno Typist-2) | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | -- |
Junior Executive (Office) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | -- |
Junior Executive (Typing) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd | -- |
Receptionist cum Telephone Operator | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | -- |
Milk Recorder, Grade 3 | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (AAVIN) | -- |
Laboratory Assistant | Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service | -- |
Bill Collector | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department | -- |
Senior Factory Assistant | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | -- |
Forest Guard | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | -- |
Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | -- |
Forest Watcher | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | -- |
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | -- |
Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service | -- |
Total | -- |
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Online Form
The online application process for TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 will be started on 25th April 2025 along with the release of notification pdf. The link for the online application will be provided here once activated at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The application forms will be accepted online mode only. No other mode will be accepted in any circumstance.
TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee
1. There is a one-time Registration Fee of Rs. 150/- (valid for 5 years). Candidates who are already registered are not required to register again.
2. There is an Examination Fee of Rs.100/-, which is for the TNPSC Group 4 exam only.
Note- The fee is payable by online mode through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card on or before the last date of submission of the online application
3. Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars)/ Scheduled Tribes/ Persons with Benchmark Disability/ Destitute Widow are exempted from TNPSC Group 4 Examination Fee.
4. Most Backward Classes/ Denotified Communities/ Backward Classes (Other than Muslim)/ Backward Classes (Muslim) have 3 free chances while Ex-Servicemen have 2 free chances.
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must fulfill the below discussed TNPSC Group 4 (டிஎன்பிஎஸ்சி குரூப் 4) Eligibility Criteria as per the respective posts. Check the education qualification & age limit required to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025.
TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification
Check TNPSC Group 4 post-wise educational qualification from the table below.
TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification | |
Post Name | Academic Qualification |
Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | SSLC passed with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses |
Junior Assistant (Security) | |
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | |
Bill Collector | |
Draftsmen | |
Typist | SSLC passed with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses and Government Technical Examination in typewriting |
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) | SSLC exam with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses and Government Technical Examination in both typewriting & shorthand |
Field Surveyor | Candidates must be trained in surveys in industrial training institutes |
Typing and Stenography | Candidates must have certification in computer on office automation awarded for the Typist post and Steno-typist |
Junior Executive (Office) | 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed in Co-operative Training. 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
Junior Executive (Typing) | 1. A degree from a recognized University or Institution 2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting Higher / Senior Grade in English and Tamil 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
Receptionist cum Telephone Operator | 1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification 2. Certificate Course in Telephone Operation from a recognized institution 3. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
Laboratory Assistant | Must have passed Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Botany and Zoology as subjects. |
Senior Factory Assistant | Must have passed Higher Secondary Course or Must have passed Secondary School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent, with ITI in any trade |
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence | A pass in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as one of the subjects. |
Forest Watcher, Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification |
Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies | For SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs category, the candidate must possess minimum General Educational Qualification For Categories other than SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, the candidate A pass in the Intermediate Examination or a pass in the Pre-University Examination of any University or Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission for its financial grant |
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit | ||
Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age Limit |
Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, and Steno-Typist (Grade -III). | ||
SCs, SC(A)s, STs and Destitute Widows of all Castes | 18 years | 37 years |
MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | 18 years | 34 years |
Others | 18 years | 32 years |
Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | ||
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes. | 21 years | 42 years |
Others | 21 years | 32 years |
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | ||
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes. | 21 years | 37 years |
Others | 21 years | 32 years |
Knowledge of Tamil: Candidates must have a working knowledge of Tamil also.
TNPSC Group 4 Computer Qualification
The applicants applying for TNPSC Group 4 Typist & Steno-typist posts should have passed the “Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation” awarded by the Technical Education Department to be eligible to apply for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2025.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 paper is of 3 hours having 300 questions. TNPSC Group 4 is an objective-type paper (OMR Method). The minimum qualifying mark is 90 for all the categories. The questions in Part-A will be set in Tamil only and the questions on the General Studies & Aptitude & Mental Ability Test will be available in both English and Tamil.
Candidates can check the revised exam pattern and syllabus of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 below.
Exam Type | Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration |
Objective Type | Part A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test* (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 150 | 90 | 3 Hours |
Part B | General Studies (SSLC Standard) | 75 | 150 | |||
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 25 | |||||
Total | 200 | 300 |
Note- Part B will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part-A.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Syllabus
The candidates must begin their preparation with the subject-wise TNPSC Group 4 syllabus. There are 2 sections in TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025 from which the questions will be asked: General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability Test.
Section | Topics |
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Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
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Check Detailed TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025 [Revised]
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Salary
Check the salary structure of the TNPSC Group 4 posts below table as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025.
TNPSC Group 4 Salary Structure | ||
Group 4 Posts | Department | Salary |
Village Administrative Officer | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | Rs. 19,500 - 71,900 |
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial/Judicial Ministerial Service | Rs. 19,500 - 71,900 |
Junior Assistant (Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | Rs. 19,500 - 71,900 |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd. | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation | Rs. 19,500 - 71,900 |
Typist | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | Rs. 19,500 - 71,900 |
Typist | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Typist | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd. | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Typist | Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd. | Rs. 19,500 - 71,900 |
Typist | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Steno-Typist (Grade - III) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service | Rs. 20,600 - 75,900 |
Steno Typist | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | Rs. 20,600 - 65,500 |
Steno Typist | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | Rs. 20,600 - 65,500 |
Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist Grade 3) | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Private Secretary, Grade 3 | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (AAVIN) | Rs. 20,600 - 65,500 |
Personal Assistant to Chairman (Steno Typist-2) | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | Rs. 20,600 - 65,500 |
Junior Executive (Office) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Junior Executive (Typing) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Receptionist cum Telephone Operator | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
Milk Recorder, Grade 3 | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (AAVIN) | Rs. 18,200 - 57,900 |
Laboratory Assistant | Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service | Rs. 19,500 – 71,900 |
Bill Collector | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department | Rs. 19,500 – 71,900 |
Senior Factory Assistant | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | Rs. 15,900 - 50,400 |
Forest Guard | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | Rs. 18,200 – 57,900 |
Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | Rs. 18,200 – 57,900 |
Forest Watcher | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | Rs. 16,600 – 52,400 |
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | Rs. 16,600 – 52,400 |
Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service | Rs. 20,600 – 75,900 |
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Exam Centre
The candidates have to choose any two District Centres for writing the TNPSC Group 4 Examination. The applicants will be allotted a venue in one of those two District Centres. Any request for a change of Examination Centre will not be permitted once the application form is submitted.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Centre 2025 | |
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Ariyalur |
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Chengalpattu |
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Chennai |
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Coimbatore |
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Cuddalore |
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Dharmapuri |
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Dindigul |
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Erode |
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Kallakurichi |
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Kancheepuram |
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Kanyakumari |
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Karur |
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Krishnagiri |
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Madurai |
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Mayiladuthurai |
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Nagapattinam |
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Namakkal |
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Perambalur |
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Pudukkottai |
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Ramanathapuram |
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Ranipet |
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Salem |
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Sivagangai |
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Tenkasi |
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Thanjavur |
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The Nilgiris |
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Theni |
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Thiruvallur |
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Thiruvannamalai |
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Thiruvarur |
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Thoothukudi |
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Tiruchirappalli |
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Tirunelveli |
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Tirupathur |
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Tiruppur |
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Vellore |
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Villupuram |
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Virudhunagar |
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TNPSC Group 4 2025 Admit Card
The commission releases the Admit Card from the official website a few days before the exam. Candidates have to carry their admit card to the exam centres, otherwise, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam. The admit card/ hall ticket is released for those candidates who have successfully submitted the application form for TNPSC Group 4. The admit card for further exams is released for only those candidates who had qualified for the previous stage of the exam.
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Answer Key
The TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key is released some days after the commencement of the exam. The candidates can calculate their marks with the answer key, which will help them get an idea about their stand in the exam. They can start preparation for the next round if they are near the cut-off of the previous year.
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Result
The result of TNPSC Group 4 result is generally released a few months after the release of Answer Key. Generally, along with the result, the commission releases the revised answer key and marks. Then your roll number or name appears in the result PDF, you are qualified to appear for the next round of the exam.
TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off [Previous Year]- Click to Check
TNPSC Group 4 Document Verification
After the commencement of the exam process, and the deceleration of the final result the selected candidates have to appear for the document verification to prove their candidature for the exam. This is also an important part of the exam, if you fail to prove your candidature you will be disqualified from the exam process. After the document verification, the Department/ posts are allotted to the candidates.
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