TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026: 6,574 Vacancies, Dates, Eligibility and Salary Explained

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has issued its Group IV recruitment notification for 2026, advertising 6,574 posts spread over 46 categories. Online applications began on October 6, 2026, and the portal will accept submissions until 11.59 pm on November 5, 2026, as reported by EdexLive's coverage of the notification. The phrase "group 4 notification 2026" appeared on Google India's trending list around October 8, 2026, with roughly 200 searches — a sign of candidate interest, not a separate announcement.

Key dates under the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2026

The written test is set for January 10, 2027, in a single morning session from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Anyone who makes a mistake while applying gets a three-day correction window, November 9 to 11, 2026. All applications go through the TNPSC exam portal, and first-time users must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the form.

How the 6,574 posts break down

One post code alone — Junior Assistant (Non-Security) — accounts for 2,610 openings, making it the single largest block. Other sizeable categories include:

• 856 Typist posts in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service and allied services
• 422 Junior Assistant (Accounts) positions
• 291 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) posts
• 40 Forest Watchers plus a single Forest Guard with Driving Licence

Smaller categories range from Revenue Assistant and Tax Collector to Steno-Typist, Telephone Operator, Executive Officer Grade IV and Laboratory Assistant. Keep in mind that the headline figure of 6,574 is provisional — the notification itself allows the tally to be revised before counselling.

Why eligibility is not one-size-fits-all

This is where most applicants slip up. Many Junior Assistant-type posts need only an SSLC pass, but others demand a degree, BCom, or certified skills in typewriting, shorthand or computers. The Forest Guard (Driving Licence) post goes further: Higher Secondary with specified science subjects, a valid licence and prescribed driving experience. Clearing the cut-off for one post code does not qualify you for the other 45, so match your credentials against each code in the official PDF before choosing preferences.

Fees and the single-exam selection format

The exam fee is Rs 100, with exemptions for eligible categories; new registrants additionally pay Rs 150 for OTR, which stays valid for five years. There is no interview or second stage — the rank list is drawn purely from written-test marks, so the January 2027 paper alone decides merit. The form also forces a strategic choice: you must state whether you want to be considered for every post, including the two forest categories, or only for the remaining ones.

Salary: reported estimates

Per Jagran Josh (October 7, 2026), VAO, Junior Assistant and Typist roles fall in Level 8 of the pay matrix (basic pay Rs 19,500–62,000; VAO rising to Rs 71,900), while Steno-Typist (Grade III) sits in Level 10 at Rs 20,600–65,500. Gross monthly pay is estimated at Rs 32,000–39,000, with take-home around Rs 28,000–35,000 after provident fund and tax deductions, plus DA, HRA and other allowances. Treat these as secondary estimates and cross-check with the official Tamil Nadu pay matrix.

What to do before the deadline

With November 5, 2026 as the last date, a sensible order is: finish OTR, shortlist only the post codes you genuinely qualify for, decide your stand on the forest posts, and then submit. In effect, Group IV is 46 mini-recruitments sharing one exam — plan your preferences accordingly rather than treating it as one uniform vacancy.