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TNPSC Group 4 Exam

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Official Notification 2025 is officially announced on the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission’s website for the recruitment of posts in the Group 4 services on 25 April 2025. Interested candidates can find about the TNPSC Group 4 Official Notification 2025, TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025, TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit 2025, TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2025 and TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025 here in this blog article from Veranda RACE.

Aspiring TNPSC candidates can check the detailed post and can start registering for the TNPSC Group 4 2025 Exam.

Important Links – TNPSC Group 4 Exam

  • TNPSC Group 4 2025 Official Notification: English – Click Here
  • TNPSC Group 4 2025 Official Notification: Tamil – Click Here
  • TNPSC Group 4 2025 – Exam Application Link – Click Here

TNPSC Group 4 Exam

TheTamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination IV (Group-IV Services), popularly known as the TNPSC Group 4 Exam, every year to select candidates to the posts of Village Administrative Officers and other Group 4 posts in various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. The TNPSC Group 4 Exam is considered to be one among the most sought-after TNPSC Exam in Tamil Nadu.

Many TNPSC aspirants from Tamil Nadu prepare for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam to kickstart their career as a Group 4 officer in various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. Since the TNPSC Group 4 Exam consists of only one written exam followed by TNPSC Group 4 Counselling.

TNPSC aspirants who meet the minimum general educational qualification — a pass in theSSLC Exam or completion of Standard 10/Class 10 (Except for some of the posts mentioned explicitly in the official TNPSC Group 4 Exam Notification) — are eligible to appear for theTNPSC Group 4 Exam. This makes the TNPSC Group 4 Exam especially attractive to a broad spectrum of TNPSC and competitive exam aspirants in Tamil Nadu, as it serves as an entryway to a job in the Tamil Nadu Government.

In the recently released TNPSC Annual Planner 2025, it is mentioned by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) that the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination IV (Group IV Services) 2025 or the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be conducted on 12 July 2025, with the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Official Notification was released on 25 April 2025 with all the necessary TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies List 2025.

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TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Official Notification

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam (also known as the Combined Civil Services Exam IV (Group IV Services) is conducted every year by the TNPSC to directly recruit eligible candidates for the post mentioned under the Group IV services.

Candidates can start applying for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 from 25 April 2025. The last date to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 2025 Exam is 24thMay, 2025.

Candidates can make changes to their application during the application correction window period from 29th May, 2025 till 31st May, 2025.

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be conducted all over Tamil Nadu in various TNPSC Group 4 Exam centres on 12th July, 2025 from 09:30 A.M to 12:30 P.M.

Check the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025 – Veranda RACE

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 – Official Notification PDF – Download Here (Veranda RACE)

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Exam Overview

Candidates who are interested and eligible to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 for the direct recruitment of posts such as the Village Administrative Officer and other posts included in the Group 4 Services of the Tamil Nadu Government can find the complete overview of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Exam Overview

Recruitment CommissionTamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam NameCombined Civil Services Examination IV 2025 (Group IV Services) / TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025
Posts

Village Administrative Officer (VAO)

Junior Assistant (Non-Security)

Junior Assistant

Junior Assistant (Security)

Junior Revenue Inspector

Junior Executive (Office)

Junior Assistant cum Typist

Typist

Steno-typist (Grade III)

Personal Clerk

Assistant

Field Assistant

Forest Guard

Forest Guard with Driving License

Forest Watcher

Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)

Forest Guard

Forest Watcher

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Notification Release Date25 April 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Online Application Start Date25 April 2025
Last Date to Apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 202524 May 2025
Last Date for Online Fee Payment for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 202524 May 2025
Application Correction Window for TNPSC Group 4 Exam 202529 May 2025 – 31 May 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 12 July 2025
Declaration of TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 ResultsTo be notified by TNPSC
Total TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Vacancies3,935 Vacancies
Exam Application ModeOnline
Official Websitehttps://www.tnpsc.gov.in/Home.aspx

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Important Dates

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF was officially released by the TNPSC on its official website on 25 April 2025. Interested and eligible TNPSC candidates can find the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Important Dates 2025 related to TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 here:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Important Dates
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Notification Release Date25 April 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Online Application Start Date25 April 2025
Last Date to Apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 202524 May 2025
Last Date for Online Fee Payment for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 202524 May 2025
Application Correction Window Period for TNPSC Group 4 Exam 202529 May 2025 to 31 May 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025 12 July 2025

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 for the recruitment of Group 4 vacancies has been scheduled to be conducted on 12 July 2025 from 9.30 AM to 12.30 AM.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Apply Online

Candidates eligible to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025, can visit the official website of TNPSC to apply via online mode for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025. Candidates are required to apply only via online for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 using the TNPSC official website orwww.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.in . Candidates need to register first at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the TNPSC website and then process to fill up the online application for TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025. If the candidate is already registered in the One Time Registration platform, he or she can proceed straightway to fill up the details for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Apply Online process.

Candidates can also find the direct link to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 here in our Veranda RACE website:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 – Apply Online – Direct Link – Veranda RACE

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: No. of Vacancies

The total number of vacancies announced in the TNPSC Group 4 2025 Exam is 3935 Vacancies. The Total Number of Vacancies released for the post of Village Administrative Officer in the TNPSC Group 4 Notification is 215 Vacancies. The most number of vacancies has been allotted to the Junior Assistant Non Security Post under the TN Ministerial or Judicial Ministerial Service with 1621 Vacancies in the officially released TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: No. of Vacancies

Exam NameVacancies
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 20253935 Vacancies
S. No.Name of the PostPost CodeName of the Service / OrganizationNumber of vacancies*Level of pay
1Village Administrative Officer2025Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service215Level 8 CPS
2Junior Assistant (Non-Security)2600Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service1621Level 8 CPS
3Junior Assistant3512Tamil Nadu Adi Drawdar Housing and Development Corporation Ltd.,6Level 8 CPS
4Junior Assistant3496Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd.,5Level 8 CPS
5Junior Assistant (Security)2400Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service46Level 8 CPS
6Junior Revenue Inspector3670Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service239Level 8 CPS
7Junior Executive (Office)3296Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd.,1Level 8 CPS
8Junior Assistant cum3667Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies1Level 8 CPS
9Typist3522Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority1Level 8 CPS
10Typist2200Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly/ Secretariat Service1099Level 8 CPS
11Typist3668Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies1Level 8 CPS
12Steno Typist (Grade - III)2300Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service335Level 10 CPS
13Steno Typist (Grade - III)3669Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies2Level 10 CPS
14Steno Typist (Grade - III)3671Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board4Level 10 CPS
15Steno Typist (Grade - III)3672Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority10Level 10 CPS
16Steno Typist (Grade - III)3666Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board17Level 8 CPS
17Personal Clerk3673Tamil Nadu State Election Commission2Level 8 CPS
18Assistant3293Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board54Level 8 CPS
19Field Assistant3255Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board19Level 6 CPS
20Forest Guard3317Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service62Level 5 CPS
21Forest Guard with Driving Licence3318Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service35Level 5 CPS
22Forest Watcher3319Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service71Level 3 CPS
23Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)3320Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service24Level 3 CPS
24Forest Guard3494Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd.,15Level 5 EPF
25Forest Watcher3495Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd.,50Level 3 EPF

* Vacancies for reservation for outstanding sportspersons, are deducted wherever applicable.

# Including vacancies reserved for outstanding sportspersons.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Eligibility Criteria

Interested and eligible applicants for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam for the recruitment to the post under Group 4 services in various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government should fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply online.

TNPSC aspirants can find the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam including TNPSC Group 4 Educational Qualification, TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit, etc., which are discussed below in depth in this TNPSC Group 4 Exam blog post of Veranda RACE:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Educational Qualification

Candidates interested to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 must possess minimum general educational qualification as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Official Notification PDF for the direct recruitment of posts under the Group 4 services of the Tamil Nadu Government.

S. No.Name of the PostPost CodeName of the Service / OrganizationQualification
1Village Administrative Officer2025Tamil Nadu Ministerial ServiceMust possess Minimum General Educational Qualification
2Junior Assistant (Non-Security)2600Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial ServiceMust possess Minimum General Educational Qualification
3Junior Assistant (Security)2400Tamil Nadu Ministerial ServiceMust possess Minimum General Educational Qualification
4Junior Assistant3512Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Ltd.SSLC Pass (10th Pass)
5Junior Assistant3496Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd.Minimum General Educational Qualification
6Junior Revenue Inspector3670Tamil Nadu Ministerial ServiceMust possess Minimum General Educational Qualification
7Junior Executive (Office)3296Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.

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 Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation.

8Junior Assistant cum Typist3667Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies

1. Must possess a degree of a recognized University

2. Must have passed Typewriting Higher in English and Lower in Tamil or Typewriting Higher in Tamil and Lower in English

9Junior Assistant cum Typist3522Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

1. A Degree granted by any of the Universities or Institutions recognised by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education.

2. Should have passed Government Technical Examination in Typewriting in English Higher Grade and at least Lower Grade in Tamil.

3. Must pass Computer Office Automation Examination conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education / Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation.

10Typist2200Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service

1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification

2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting; a. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or) b. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower / Junior Grade in English (or) c. by Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower / Junior Grade in Tamil

3. A pass in Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education / Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. Candidates who do not possess Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, may also apply. If selected, they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation or within two years from the date of appointment to the post, as the case may be.

11Typist3668Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies

1. Must possess a Degree of a recognized University; and

2. Typewriting Higher in English and in Tamil; or Typewriting Higher in English and Lower in Tamil; or Typewriting Higher in Tamil and Lower in English

12Steno Typist (Grade - III)2300Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service

1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification

2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand; a. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or) b. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/Junior Grade in English (or) c. by Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower / Junior Grade in Tamil

3. A pass in Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education/ Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to acquire the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation Candidates who do not possess Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, may also apply. If selected, they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation or within two years from the date of appointment to the post, as the case may be.

13Steno Typist (Grade - III)3669Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies

1. Must possess a Degree of recognized University; and

2. Typewriting Higher in English and in Tamil; and

3. Shorthand Higher in English and in Tamil or Shorthand Higher in English and Lower in Tamil or Shorthand Higher in Tamil and Lower in English

14Steno Typist (Grade - III)3671Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board

1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification viz., Must have passed SSLC Public Examination.

2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand; i. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or) ii. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower / Junior Grade in English (or) iii. by Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower / Junior Grade in Tamil.

15Steno Typist (Grade - III)3672Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

1. Must possess a degree (10+2+3 pattern)

2. Must have passed Government Technical Examination Typewriting English and Tamil Higher grade and Shorthand English Higher and Tamil Lower grade (or) Shorthand English Lower and Tamil Higher grade.

3. Must pass in the Computer Office Automation Examination conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education / Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to possess the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation.

16Steno Typist (Grade - III)3666Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

1. A degree from recognized University or Institution

2. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education / Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to possess the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation.

17Personal Clerk3673Tamil Nadu State Election Commission

1. A degree from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission

2. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting both by higher / senior grade in Tamil and English; and

3. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Shorthand both by higher / senior grade in Tamil and English Provided that, if candidates with the qualifications referred to in items (2) and (3) above are not available, candidates who have passed the following examinations in the order of preference indicated below will be considered for selection namely: a. Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand in Tamil both by the Higher / Senior Grade and Typewriting and Shorthand in English both by the Lower / Junior Grade. b. Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand in English both by the Higher / Senior Grade and Typewriting and Shorthand in Tamil both by the Lower Grade.

4. Certificate course in Computer on Office Automation awarded by the Directorate of Technical Education. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education / Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to possess the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation. Candidates who do not possess the qualification in “Computer on Office Automation” conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education may also apply. If selected they should acquire such qualification within the period of their probation.

18Assistant3293Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

1. A pass in Bachelor’s Degree

2. Must have passed the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Note: Candidates who possess a Degree (or) Diploma in Computer Science (or) Computer Engineering (or) Computer Application (or) Information Technology (or) Software Engineering (or) Computing (or) Computer Information System (or) Computer Design approved by the University Grants Commission / All India Council for Technical Education / Directorate of Technical Education (or) an equivalent body shall not be required to possess the Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation.

19Field Assistant3255A pass in 10th Standard or SSLC
20Forest Guard3317Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service

1. A pass in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as one of the subjects.

2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force).

21Forest Guard with Driving Licence3318Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service

1. A pass in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as one of the subjects.

2. Must possess a valid driving licence issued by the competent Transport Authority. 3. Must possess a certificate from a reputed firm or company to the effect that the candidate possesses experience in driving Light Motor Vehicles / Heavy Motor Vehicles for a period of not less than three years after getting the driving licence. 4. Must possess basic knowledge about the general mechanism of automobiles. 5. Must possess first aid certificate issued by a recognized organization in Tamil Nadu 6. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force).

22Forest Watcher3319Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service

1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification.

2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force).

23Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)3320Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service

1. Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification.

2. Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force).

24Forest Guard3494Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd.A pass in Higher Secondary (plus two) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany as one of the subjects
25Forest Watcher3495Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd.Minimum General Educational Qualification i.e., 10th Standard


TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Age Limit

Interested TNPSC aspirants who wish to apply for the upcoming TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 should know the age limits for all the Group 4 services posts as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Official Notification

Candidates who wish to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam should have completed 18 years of age. They also should not have completed 32 years of age (as on the date 1st July, 2025 mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Official Notification).

Age Limit Table for Combined Civil Services Examination - IV (Group IV Services)
For Others (Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, and BCMs)
S. No.Name of the PostPost CodeMin AgeMax AgePwBDEx-ServicemenDestitute Widow
1Village Administrative Officer20252132---
2Junior Assistant (Non-Security)26001832425037
3Junior Assistant (Security)24001832425037
4Junior Assistant (Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing)35121832425037
5Junior Assistant (Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corp.)34961832425037
6Junior Revenue Inspector36701832425037
7Junior Executive (Office)32961832425037
8Junior Assistant cum Typist36671832425037
9Junior Assistant cum Typist (CMDA)35221832425037
10Typist22001832425037
11Typist (Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies)36681832425037
12Steno-Typist (Grade - III)23001832425037
13Steno-Typist (Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies)36691832425037
14Steno-Typist (Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Board)36711832425037
15Steno-Typist (Chennai Metropolitan Dev. Authority)36721832425037
16Steno-Typist (Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board)36661832425037
17Personal Clerk36731832425037
18Assistant (Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board)32931832425037
19Field Assistant32551832425037
20Forest Guard33171832*NA32*-
21Forest Guard with Driving Licence33181832*NA32*-
22Forest Watcher33191832*NA32*-
23Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)33201832*NA32*-
24Forest Guard (Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corp.)34941832*NA32*-
25Forest Watcher (Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corp.)34951832*NA32*-
For BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, MBCs/DCs, SCs, SC(A)s, and STs
S. No.Name of the PostPost CodeMin AgeMax AgePwBDEx-ServicemenDestitute Widow
1Village Administrative Officer20252142525542
2Junior Assistant (Non-Security)260018No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
3Junior Assistant (Security)240018No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
4Junior Assistant (Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing)351218No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
5Junior Assistant (Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corp.)349618No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
6Junior Revenue Inspector367018No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
7Junior Executive (Office)329618No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
8Junior Assistant cum Typist366718No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
9Junior Assistant cum Typist (CMDA)352218No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
10Typist220018No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
11Typist (Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies)366818No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
12Steno-Typist (Grade - III)230018No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
13Steno-Typist (Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies)366918No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
14Steno-Typist (Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Board)367118No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
15Steno-Typist (Chennai Metropolitan Dev. Authority)367218No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
16Steno-Typist (Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board)366618No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
17Personal Clerk367318No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
18Assistant (Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board)329318No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
19Field Assistant325518No limit#No limit#No limit#37#
20Forest Guard33171837*3737*-
21Forest Guard with Driving Licence33181837*3737*-
22Forest Watcher33191837*3737*-
23Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)33201837*3737*-
24Forest Guard (Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corp.)34941837*3737*-
25Forest Watcher (Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corp.)34951837*3737*-

It is to be noted term that the term ‘No maximum age limit’ shall mean that the TNPSC Group 4 candidates should not have completed 60 years of age as on the given date in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Official Notification PDF or at the time of selection or appointment to the post.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Medical & Physical Standards

Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 should have the following medical as well as physical standards as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF.

Posts Other Than Forest Guard, Forest Guard with DL, Forest Watcher and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)

Candidates who are selected for appointment to the posts will be required to submit a certificate of physical fitness to the Appointing Authority at the time of joining the post. The visual acuity of the candidates will have to be within Standard III or better.

Posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with DL, Forest Watcher and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)

Candidates must possess the following minimum physical standards for the posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth):

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Medical Standards for Posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with DL, Forest Watcher and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)

CategoryHeight (cm)Chest (cm)
NormalExpansion
Male163 cm

79

(round the chest) in full expiration

5

(on full inspiration)

Female150 cm

74

(round the chest) on full expiration

5

(on full inspiration)

Third Gender150 cm

74

(round the chest) on full expiration

5

(on full inspiration)

For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes, the following minimum height standards should be followed:

Male Candidates – 152 cm

Female Candidates – 145 cm

Third Gender Candidates – 145 cm

Vision Requirement for the Post of Forest Guard with Driving Licence:

Candidates must be certified to possess the following visual standards specified without glasses as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Official Notification PDF:

Right EyeLeft Eye
Distance Vision6/66/6
Near Vision0.50.5 (Snellen)

Each eye must have a full field of vision. Colour blindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eyes or lies of either eye shall be deemed to be a disqualification. Lasik / Laser surgery / Excimer Laser surgery underwent by the candidates in either of the eyes shall be deemed to be a disqualification.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Knowledge in Tamil

Candidates interested to apply for TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil on the date of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Official Notification. It is mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF that the candidate shall be deemed to possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil if, he/she has passed the SSLC examination (10th) or its equivalent examination / HSC / Degree, etc., with Tamil as one of the languages or studied the High School Course in Tamil medium or passed the SSLC examination (10th) or its equivalent examination in Tamil medium or passed the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.

Candidates are required to upload / produce either SSLC / HSC / Degree / PG Degree mark sheets or proof of having passed the Second-Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, when called for by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Selection Process

The selection process for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will have only one stage of exam for most of the posts under the Group 4 services:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025

For posts other than Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth), based on the marks obtained in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024 and subject to the rule of reservation of appointments, the list of eligible candidates will be announced for onscreen certificate verification. After verification, eligible candidates will be admitted for physical certificate verification. After this stage, the candidates will be allowed to participate in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Counselling based on his/her TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Rank.

For the posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth), a separate list of eligible candidates will be announced for onscreen certificate verification based on their marks obtained by the candidates in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 written exam and subject to the rule of reservation of appointments. After the onscreen verification, eligible candidates who have opted for the above said posts will be admitted to the Endurance Test in 1:3 ratio. These candidates will undergo a Physical Standards Verification and Endurance Test consisting of a walk over 25 km and 16 km to be completed by male and female or third gender candidates conducted by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. It is to be noted that the Physical Standards and Endurance Test will be conducted only at Chennai.

For the post of Forest Guard with Driving Licence, the TN Department of Forest will conduct a driving test with the help of experts.

Based on the results of the Endurance Tests and Driving Test (if applicable), the eligible candidates will be admitted for physical certificate verification.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Exam Pattern

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be a single Objective type paper conducted through the OMR method.

It consists of two parts


Part A (Tamil Eligibility cum Scoring Test) and Part B (General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test).

The General Studies section consists of 75 questions and the Aptitude and Mental Ability section consists of 25 questions and is conducted for a total of 150 marks.

The Tamil Eligibility cum Scoring Test consists of 100 questions and is conducted for a total of 150 marks.

This TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be conducted for a total duration of 3 hours.

The total marks of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be conducted for a total of 300 marks for 200 questions.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Exam Pattern
PartSubjectsNumber of QuestionsMaximum marks
Part ATamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test100150
Part BGeneral Studies75150
Aptitude and Mental Ability25
Total200300

It should be noted by the candidates apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 that the Part B of the Answer Sheets will be evaluated only if the candidates secure minimum qualifying marks of 40 per cent (60 marks) in Part A of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025. The total marks secured in Part A and Part B taken together will be consider for the Ranking.

The questions in Part A of the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test will be set in Tamil language only. The questions in Part B of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be set in both English and Tamil.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Syllabus

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has mentioned in detail about the syllabus for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 in Annexure III of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF. Here, for the convenience of the TNPSC aspirants, Veranda RACE has collated the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Syllabus her. For detailed TNPSC Group 4 Exam Syllabus, candidates can check the detailed syllabus posted Veranda RACE:

Combined Civil Services Examination - IV (Group IV Services) Syllabus
PartSubjectUnitTopicsNo. of Questions
Part Aதமிழ்தகுதிமற்றும்மதிப்பீட்டுத்தேர்வு (SSLC Standard)அலகு Iஇலக்கணம்25
அலகு IIசொல்லகராதி15
அலகு IIIஎழுதும்திறன்15
அலகு IVதொழில்நுட்பசொற்கள்10
அலகு Vகணினிஅறிவியல் -அடிப்படைகருத்துகள்5
அலகு VIகணினிபயன்பாடுகள் -அடிப்படைஅறிவு15
அலகு VIIதகவல்தொழில்நுட்பம்மற்றும்தொடர்பாடல்15
Part AGeneral English (SSLC Standard) (For Differently Abled Candidates)Unit IGrammar25
Unit IIVocabulary15
Unit IIIWriting Skills10
Unit IVTechnical Terms10
Unit VReading Comprehension20
Unit VITranslation5
Unit VIILiterary Works (SSLC Standard)15
Part BGeneral Studies (SSLC Standard)Unit IGeneral Science5
Unit IIGeography5
Unit IIIHistory, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement10
Unit IVIndian Polity15
Unit VIndian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu20
Unit VIHistory, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu20
Part CAptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)Unit IAptitude (Simplification, Percentage, HCF, LCM, Ratio, Interest, Area, Volume, Time & Work)15
Unit IIReasoning (Logical, Puzzles, Dice, Visual, Alpha-Numeric, Number Series)10
Total Questions: 200
Part A (Tamil/General English): 100
Part B (General Studies): 75
Part C (Aptitude & Mental Ability): 25

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Exam Date

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 is scheduled to be held on 12 July 2025 as per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2025. It is to be held across TNPSC Group 4 Exam centres across Tamil Nadu in all districts.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 – Exam Fee

  • One Time Registration Fee – Rs.150/-
  • Exam Fees – Rs.100/-
  • Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes & Differently Abled Persons, Destitute Widow of all communities – NO FEES (Full exemption)

Regarding the One Time Fee:

(i) Applicants who have already registered in One -Time Registration system within the validity period of 5 years are exempted.

(ii) Those who have registered in the One -Time Registration system and paid the Registration fee of Rs.150/-, it is enough to pay the Examination fee alone. in yhjr

FAQs

A. The TNPSC Group 4 Exam is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for the direct recruitment of candidates to various posts such as the Village Administrative Officer (VAO),Junior Assistant (Non-Security), Junior Assistant, Junior Assistant (Security), Junior Revenue Inspector, Junior Executive (Office), Junior Assistant cum Typist, Typist, Steno-typist (Grade III), Personal Clerk, Assistant Field Assistant, Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth), Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, etc. included in the various Group 4 Services in the Tamil Nadu Government.
A. The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 is scheduled to be held on 12 July 2025 according to the TNPSC Group 4 2025 Official Notifcation
A. To be eligible to attend the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025, candidates generally need to have passed the SSLC or 10th Standard exam. However, this may vary for various posts included in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 20225. So candidates can check the detailed TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Official Notification to know more about the eligibility for attending the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025.
A. The following posts included in the Group 4 services in Tamil Nadu Government are listed in the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Village Administrative Officer (VAO),Junior Assistant (Non-Security), Junior Assistant, Junior Assistant (Security), Junior Revenue Inspector, Junior Executive (Office), Junior Assistant cum Typist, Typist, Steno-typist (Grade III), Personal Clerk, Assistant Field Assistant, Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth), Forest Guard, Forest Watcher.
A. The following subjects in the General Studies part of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 are listed below: General Science, Geography, History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement, Indian Polity, Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu , History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu
A. According to the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Official Notification, the post of Village Administrative Officer (VAO) under the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service fetches a pay of ₹ 19,500 to ₹ 71,900 based on the years of experience.

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