All exams
Public Service Commission
TNPSC Group IV
TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination - IV (Group IV: VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist and others), conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Tamil Nadu state exam — reservation and age relaxation are for Tamil Nadu communities; check the language requirement below.
Open2026 cycle. Applications close 5 Nov 2026
Opens the official application page on apply.tnpscexams.in
- Official website
- tnpsc.gov.in
- Careers page
- apply.tnpscexams.in
- Notification
- Released. See the careers page
- Details checked: 11 Oct 2026, against the official notification
- Official site monitored: yesterday, 7:02 pm IST, checked three times a day for new notices
2026 cycle
Key dates
- Notification6 Oct 2026
- Apply from6 Oct 2026
- Last date5 Nov 2026
- Form correction9 – 11 November 2026
- Tier 1 exam10 Jan 2027
Who can apply
- Age
- 18 to 29 years for most posts (general category; see the note below), counted on 1 Jul 2026
- Extra years
- SC +5, ST +5, OBC +2, PwBD +10, Ex-servicemen +18
- Qualification
- SSLC (10th) pass for most posts; some posts need HSC, a degree, or typewriting/shorthand/computer certificates (see the post-wise list).
- Also required
- Age limits (as on 1 July 2026) differ by post. Most posts: 18 and above, and under 30 for general candidates, under 32 for BC/BCM/MBC/DC, under 35 for SC/SC(A)/ST — no upper limit for these communities if your qualification is higher than SSLC. Village Administrative Officer: 21 and above. Forest Watcher and Forest Guard: 21 and above, with lower upper limits. Executive Officer Grade IV: 25 and above. Adequate knowledge of Tamil is required, and Part A of the exam is a Tamil eligibility test.
Notification released. Read it on apply.tnpscexams.in, checked 11 Oct 2026
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