TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026: 14.89 Lakh Candidates Apply for 6,574 Vacancies

As many as 14.89 lakh candidates have applied for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 4 examination, which is being conducted to fill 6,574 vacancies across various government departments.

The TNPSC released the Group 4 recruitment notification on October 6, 2026. Online applications opened on the same day, with November 5 initially announced as the last date to apply.

The Group 4 recruitment includes posts such as Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant and Typist among various other positions. The minimum educational qualification for the examination is Class 10 pass. However, graduates, postgraduates and engineering graduates have also applied for the examination.

226 Candidates Competing for One Vacancy

The application deadline was later extended until November 8 following an increase of five years in the upper age limit for government jobs. The extended application period ended on Sunday.

According to TNPSC officials, a total of 14.89 lakh candidates have submitted applications for the Group 4 examination. With 6,574 vacancies available, around 226 candidates are competing for each post.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2027

As announced earlier, the written examination is scheduled to be conducted on January 10, 2027.

Candidates who have applied for the examination are expected to follow the official TNPSC updates regarding the examination schedule, hall tickets and other instructions.