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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 on its official website @tnpsc.gov.in. As per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025, the official notification of TNPSC Group 4 which is also known as Combined Civil Services Examination IV (Group-IV Services) will be released on 25th April 2025. TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 is an annual examination process that is conducted to select eligible candidates for Group IV services in the Tamil Nadu Government. The commission has released web note regarding the Vacancies and Executive Officer posts on the official website.
The TNPSC has included Executive Officer (Grade-IV) in Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department and announced the vacancies for certain posts. Candidates can go through the article and check the latest information about vacancies and other posts.
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 will be released for multiple posts i.e. Junior Assistant, Junior Executive, Typist, Personal Assistant, Private Secretary, Steno Typist, Receptionist cum Telephone Operator, Milk Recorder, Grade 3, Laboratory Assistant. Candidates interested in government jobs and wanting to work in Tamil Nadu state must keep preparing. Candidates should go through the article to check all the information in detail like the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and selection process.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 2025 recruitment drive will be carried out to recruit eligible and qualified candidates for the various TNPSC Group 4 posts. The selection of the candidates will be done through a Written Exam, Document Verification, and Physical Test (For some posts). Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs.15,900- Rs.20,600 per month. Check the details regarding the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 from the table given below.
| TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 | |
| Name of the commission | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Name of the examination | Group 4 Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group-IV Services & VAO) |
| Advt No. | To Be Notified |
| Number of Vacancies | 9491 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Rs.15,900- Rs.20,600 (Based on post) |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 4 2025: Important Dates
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will announce all the important dates related to the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 along with the release of an official notification pdf. Once the notification is out, candidates will be able to check the registration dates.
| TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 25th April 2025 |
| Apply Online Start Date | |
| Last Date To Apply | |
| Last Date To Pay Application Fee | |
| Application Correction Date | |
| Admit Card | |
| Exam Date | 13th July 2025 |
| Result | |
TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025: Download PDF
The TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 will consist of all the information that is important for the candidates like eligibility criteria, vacancies, important dates, selection process, exam pattern, salary, etc. The official notification pdf will be published by the commission on 25th April 2025.
Click Here To Download TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 (Link Inactive)
TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025 will be out with the release of official notification of Combined Civil Services Examination IV (Group-IV Services) on 25th April 2025. Candidates will be able to check the post-wise vacancies distribution under various departments.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Post Code | Department |
Vacancy
|
| 1 | Village Administrative Officer | 2025 |
Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
|
402 |
| 2 | Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | 2600 |
Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service
|
– |
| 3 | Junior Assistant (Security) | 2400 |
Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
|
– |
| 4 | Junior Assistant | 3292 |
Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
|
– |
| 5 | Junior Assistant | 3294 |
Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
|
– |
| 6 | Junior Assistant | 3295 |
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board
|
– |
| 7 | Junior Assistant | 3306 |
Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd.
|
– |
| 8 | Junior Assistant | 3313 |
Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation
|
– |
| 9 | Junior Assistant | 3321 |
Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation
|
– |
| 10 | Typist | 2200 |
Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service
|
– |
| 11 | Typist | 3309 |
Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
|
– |
| 12 | Typist | 3307 |
Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd.
|
– |
| 13 | Typist | 3308 |
Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd.
|
– |
| 14 | Typist | 3314 |
Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation
|
– |
| 15 | Steno-Typist (Grade – III) | 2300 |
Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service
|
– |
| 16 | Steno-Typist | 3288 |
Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
|
– |
| 17 | Steno-Typist | 3315 |
Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation
|
– |
| 18 | Personal Assistant to Chairman (StenoTypist II) | 3287 |
Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
|
– |
| 19 | Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist III) | 3291 |
Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
|
– |
| 20 | Private Secretary (Grade-III) | 3283 |
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.
|
– |
| 21 | Junior Executive (Office) | 3296 |
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.
|
– |
| 22 | Junior Executive (Typing) | 3297 |
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.
|
– |
| 23 | Receptionist cum Telephone Operator | 3310 |
Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
|
– |
| 24 | Milk Recorder, Grade III | 3298 |
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.
|
– |
| 25 | Laboratory Assistant | 3103 |
Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service
|
– |
| 26 | Bill Collector | 2500 |
Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department
|
– |
| 27 | Senior Factory Assistant | 3316 |
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.
|
– |
| 28 | Forest Guard | 3317 |
Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service
|
559 |
| 29 | Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 3318 |
Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service
|
176 |
| 30 | Forest Watcher | 3319 |
Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service
|
645 |
| 31 | Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | 3320 |
Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service
|
220 |
| 32 | Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies | 1095 |
Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service
|
– |
| 33 | Steno Typist (Grade-III) | 3505 |
Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation
|
0 |
| 34 | Steno Typist (Grade-III) | 3504 |
Tamil Nadu Sugar Corporation Ltd.
|
0 |
| 35 | Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 1095 |
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Subordinate Service
|
– |
| 36 | Laboratory Assistant | 3103 |
Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service
|
– |
| 37 | Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | 3320 |
Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service
|
– |
| 38 | Junior Assistant | 3229 |
Tamil Nadu Housing Board
|
– |
| 39 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | 3522 |
Chennai Metropolitan Development
|
43 |
| 40 | Junior Assistant (Admin Staff) | 3523 |
State Express Transport Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited
|
17 |
| 41 | Executive Officer (Grade-IV) | 1655 | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department | 30 |
TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee
While doing registration, candidates are required to pay Rs. 150 as a fee which is valid for 5 years, and and examination fee of Rs. 100/- (while filling out the application form). Payment of the fee must be made through online channels such as Net Banking, Credit card, or Debit card before the specified deadline for submitting the online application
| Fee Description | Amount (Rs) | Validity |
| One-Time Registration Fee | 150 | 5 Years |
| Examination Fee | 100 |
1. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribes, Persons with Benchmark Disability, and Destitute Widow categories are exempted from paying the examination fee for the TNPSC Group 4 Examination.
2. Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Muslim), and Backward Classes (Muslim) are entitled to three free attempts, while Ex-Servicemen are entitled to two free attempts
TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment 2025. If candidates fail to fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria their application will be cancelled. Check the TNPSC Group 4 2025 Eligibility Criteria in the table below.
Age Limit
The minimum age limit for the candidates as per post is mentioned below along with the maximum age limit for all categories
| 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 Language
Candidates must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in Tamil at the time of this Notification. An individual is considered to have adequate Tamil knowledge if they have cleared the SSLC examination or its equivalent, HSC, or Degree exams with Tamil as one of the languages, or have pursued the High School Course in Tamil medium.
Alternatively, they must have passed the SSLC examination or its equivalent in Tamil medium or cleared the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
Furthermore, candidates are required to upload or provide proof of their SSLC, HSC, Degree, or PG Degree mark sheets, or evidence of passing the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil administered by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
Educational Qualification
The post-wise educational qualification required for TNPSC Group 4 is mentioned in the table below.
| 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 the 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
|
| Executive Officer Grade IV |
Minimum General Educational Qualification
|
| Junior Assistant cum Typist |
A Degree granted by any of the Universities or Institutions recognised by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for echnical ducation pattern and should have passed Government Technical Examination in Typewriting in English Higher Grade and atleast Lower Grade in Tamil and must pass Computer Office Automation Exam.
|
| Junior Assistant (Admin Staff) |
Must possess a degree in Art or Science or Commerce
awarded by a recognized University. Note: Preference shall be given to candidates who possess M.A., or M.Com., or M.Sc., degree, or who possess Post-Graduate / Diploma in Transportation Accountancy awarded by the University of Madras or who have passed Intermediate Examination for C.A / I.C.W.A. |
Medical and Physical Standards (For Posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)
The table given below mentions the physical standards required for the posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)
| Category | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) – Normal |
Chest (cm) – Expansion
|
| Male | 163 | 79 | 84 |
| Female and Third Gender | 150 | 74 | 79 |
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Selection Process
The TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process consists of stages such as: Written Exam and Document Verification. Candidates are required to pass the Written exam with cut-off marks (as decided by the Commission) to qualify for the Document Verification round and after that a a Physical Standards Verification and Endurance Test will be conducted for the post of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth).
Written Exam
Document Verification
Physical Certificate Verification (For posts other than Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher)
Physical Standards Verification and Endurance Test (For Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher posts)
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be a 3-hour objective-type paper comprising 300 questions. The minimum qualifying mark for all categories is 90. Part-A questions are in Tamil, while General Studies & Aptitude & Mental Ability Test questions are in both English and Tamil. The exam has two parts:
1. Part A involves a Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Standard) with 100 questions, totaling 150 marks.
2. Part B includes General Studies (SSLC Standard) with 75 questions worth 150 marks and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) with 25 questions. The total marks for Part B are unspecified.
3. Part B evaluation is contingent on candidates securing a minimum qualifying mark of 40% (i.e., 60 marks) in Part A
| Exam Type | Part | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration |
| Objective Type | A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test* (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 150 | 90 | 3 Hours |
| B | General Studies (SSLC Standard) | 75 | 150 | |||
| Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 25 | |||||
| Total | 200 | 300 |
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Syllabus
As per the official annual planner, the TNPSC Group 4 Exam will be conducted on 13th July 2025, so the candidates must go through the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus and Exam Pattern. The syllabus mainly consists of subjects such as:
- General Studies
- General Science
- Current Affairs
- History
- Polity
- Geography
- Economics
- Indian National Movement
- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
- History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN
- Topics based on Mental Ability
TNPSC Group 4 Cut-Off 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 Cut-off 2025 will be released by TNPSC along with results on the official website at www.tnpsc.gov.in. Those who secure the minimum marks will be considered eligible to appear for Document verification. We will update the cut-off here after it gets released.
TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025
After the Commission conducts the TNPSC Group 4 Exam, an official provisional answer key will be released for the candidates on the official website. You will be able to check and match your answers with the official answer key to calculate your marks and assess the result’s status. But in case if you find any discrepancy, then you can raise your objections on the website @tnpsc.gov.in.
TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers
The TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers help in gaining knowledge about the difficulty level and what type of questions are asked in the exam. So, if you are going to appear for the exam, then you need this tool to prepare for the upcoming exam. So, practice these questions and assess your preparation level.
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Salary
The TNPSC Group 4 Salary is divided into several levels as per the post. Candidates can check the post-wise TNPSC Group 4 Salary in the table below.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Post Code | Department | Salary |
| 1 | Village Administrative Officer | 2025 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 19,500 – 71,900 |
| 2 | Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | 2600 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service | 19,500 – 71,900 |
| 3 | Junior Assistant (Security) | 2400 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 19,500 – 71,900 |
| 4 | Junior Assistant | 3292 | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 5 | Junior Assistant | 3294 | Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 6 | Junior Assistant | 3295 | Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 7 | Junior Assistant | 3306 | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd. | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 8 | Junior Assistant | 3313 | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 9 | Junior Assistant | 3321 | Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation | 19,500 – 71,900 |
| 10 | Typist | 2200 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | 19,500 – 71,900 |
| 11 | Typist | 3309 | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 12 | Typist | 3307 | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd. | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 13 | Typist | 3308 | Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd. | 19,500 – 71,900 |
| 14 | Typist | 3314 | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 15 | Steno-Typist (Grade – III) | 2300 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service | 20,600 – 75,900 |
| 16 | Steno-Typist | 3288 | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | 20,600 – 65,500 |
| 17 | Steno-Typist | 3315 | Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation | 20,600 – 65,500 |
| 18 | Personal Assistant to Chairman (StenoTypist II) | 3287 | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | 20,600 – 65,500 |
| 19 | Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist III) | 3291 | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 20 | Private Secretary (Grade-III) | 3283 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 20,600 – 65,500 |
| 21 | Junior Executive (Office) | 3296 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 22 | Junior Executive (Typing) | 3297 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 23 | Receptionist cum Telephone Operator | 3310 | Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd. | 19,500 – 62,000 |
| 24 | Milk Recorder, Grade III | 3298 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 18,200 – 57,900 |
| 25 | Laboratory Assistant | 3103 | Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service | 19,500 – 71,900 |
| 26 | Bill Collector | 2500 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department | 19,500 – 71,900 |
| 27 | Senior Factory Assistant | 3316 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 15,900 – 50,400 |
| 28 | Forest Guard | 3317 | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 18,200 – 57,900 |
| 29 | Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 3318 | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 18,200 – 57,900 |
| 30 | Forest Watcher | 3319 | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 16,600 – 52,400 |
| 31 | Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | 3320 | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 16,600 – 52,400 |
| 32 | Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies | 1095 | Tamil Nadu Cooperative Subordinate Service | 20,600 – 75,900 |
| 33 | Junior Assistant (Admin Staff) | 3523 | State Express Transport Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 18,000-56,900 |
| 34 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | 3522 | Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority | Level 8 CPS |
| 35 | Executive Officer Grade IV | 1655 | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department | Level 8 CPS |
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