The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has received approximately 9.8 lakh applications for the Group 4 recruitment examination 2026, which aims to fill 6,574 vacancies across various government departments.
The application process, which began on October 6, is scheduled to close at 11:59 PM on November 5. With only two days remaining, the commission expects a further increase in applications.
TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy Details 2026
The recruitment notification includes vacancies for Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist and several other posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | 291 |
| Junior Assistant | 3,762 |
| Tax Collector | 97 |
| Revenue Assistant | 96 |
| Bill Collector | 107 |
| Administrative Assistant | 55 |
| Typist | 1,572 |
| Steno-Typist | 404 |
| Personal Clerk | 60 |
| Executive Officer | 46 |
| Forest Guard | 40 |
| Sales Assistant | 10 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 23 |
| Record Clerk | 19 |
The notification covers multiple categories of government posts. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the complete vacancy list and eligibility requirements.
TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility and Application
Candidates who have passed Class 10 are eligible to apply for the examination, subject to the specific requirements of the post.
Applications can be submitted through the official TNPSC websites:
- www.tnpsc.gov.in
- www.tnpscexams.in
Candidates can select two districts while applying. They will be allotted an examination centre in one of the selected districts, subject to availability.
Application Correction Window
Candidates who have submitted their applications will be allowed to make corrections from 12:01 AM on November 9 until 11:59 PM on November 11.
Applicants are advised to verify their personal details, educational qualifications and examination preferences before the correction window closes.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date and Pattern
The written examination is scheduled for January 10, 2027, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
The examination will consist of 200 questions carrying a total of 300 marks. Questions will be based on the Class 10 standard.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Part A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test | 100 | 150 |
| Part B: General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
| Part B: Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
Candidates must score at least 60 marks in Part A, equivalent to 40%, for Part B to be evaluated. The minimum qualifying mark for the examination is 90.
The combined marks obtained in Parts A and B will be considered for ranking.
Additional Vacancies May Be Announced
TNPSC officials have stated that the number of vacancies may increase if additional vacancies are received from government departments and organisations before counselling.
Candidates are encouraged to complete their applications before the deadline and regularly check the official TNPSC website for updates.