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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 Out, Check Eligibility, Vacancies, Syllabus

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 on its website on 25 April 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 3935 vacancies across various departments under the Tamil Nadu State Government. Candidates who have successfully passed the SSLC examination are eligible to apply for these posts. The online application process began on 25 April 2025 at the official TNPSC portal @tnpsc.gov.in. For complete details about the Group 4 posts, interested candidates are encouraged to read the full article.

TNPSC released the Group 4 Notification 2025 and started the application process on April 25 at tnpsc.gov.in. The TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 last date to apply is May 24, 2025. The correction window will be open from May 29 to 31, 2025. Also, the TNPSC Group 4 exam date has released. As per notice, this exam will be conducted on 12 July 2025 at various exam venues throughout the state.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 PDF

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam Notification has been officially released on the TNPSC website, providing comprehensive information about the Group 4 posts. It includes key details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application procedures, exam centres, syllabus, salary structure, and more.
Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully go through the notification PDF to confirm their eligibility for the respective posts. For convenience, a direct download link to the official TNPSC Group 4 Notification PDF has been shared in the article.

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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 Details

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam, also referred to as the Combined Civil Services Examination, has its vacancies officially announced on the TNPSC website. With 3,935 positions available, this is a great opportunity for aspiring candidates, and early preparation is key to success. The selection process for these posts involves two stages: a written examination followed by document verification. For a quick summary, candidates can refer to the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 details provided in the table below.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Key Highlights
Recruitment Organization Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Post Name TNPSC Group 4 
Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Junior Executive, Bill Operator, Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, Typist, Personal Assistant, Private Secretary, Steno Typist, Receptionist cum Telephone Operator, Milk Recorder, Grade 3, Laboratory Assistant
Vacancies 3935
Category Notification
Status 25 April 2025 (Released)
Mode of Application Offline/ Online
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025 12 July 2025
Eligibility Criteria Post Wise
Selection Process Written Examination and Document Verification
Salary Rs. 16,600- Rs. 20,600 (Based on post)
Job Location Tamil Nadu
Official Website www.tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025 Out

The Tamil Nadu PSC has announced the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025 along with the detailed notification PDF on its official website. According to the notification, The Exam for Group 4 posts will be conducted on 12 July 2025 at various exam venues throughout the state. All interested and eligible candidates who will apply for these Group 4 posts can check their exam dates and must be started their preparation as soon as to crack this exam. Also, the admit card for this Group 4 exam will be released one week before the exam date.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Important Dates

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the official notification for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam on April 25, 2025. The online application process has also commenced today. Following the application period, the examination is scheduled to take place on July 13 at multiple centers across the state. For the convenience of candidates, a summary of key dates is provided in the table below.

Important Dates Of TNPSC Group 4 2025
Notification Release Date 25 April 2025
Application Start Date 25 April 2025
Last Date To Apply 24 May 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date to Pay The Application Fees 24 May 2025 (11:59 PM)
Correction Window 29 May to 31 May 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025 12 July 2025 (09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.)
TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket 2025 July

TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025

The post-wise and department-wise vacancies have also been announced along with the TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025 on its official website. Through this recruitment drive, there are various Group 4 vacancies such as Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Junior Executive, Bill Operator, Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, Typist, Personal Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, and more are to be filled by conducting the stages as per the selection process.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025: Vacancy Details
S. No. Name of the Post Name of the Service / Organisation Number of Vacancies*
1 Village Administrative Officer Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service 215
2 Junior Assistant (Non-Security) Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service 1621
3 Junior Assistant Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Ltd. 6
4 Junior Assistant Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd. 5
5 Junior Assistant (Security) Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service 46
6 Junior Revenue Inspector Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service 239
7 Junior Executive Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. 1
8 Junior Assistant cum Typist Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies 1
9 Junior Assistant cum Typist Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority 1
10 Typist Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service 1099
11 Typist Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies 1
12 Steno Typist (Grade – III) Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service 335
13 Steno Typist (Grade – III) Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies 1
14 Steno Typist (Grade – III) Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board 4
15 Steno Typist (Grade – III) Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority 10
16 Personal Clerk Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board 17
17 Personal Clerk Tamil Nadu State Election Commission 1
18 Assistant Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board 5
19 Field Assistant Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board 24
20 Forest Guard Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service 62*
21 Forest Guard with Driving Licence Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service 152*
22 Forest Watcher Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service 71#
23 Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service 15
24 Forest Guard Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd. 5
25 Forest Watcher Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd. 50
Total 3935

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 Application Fee

While applying for the TNPSC Group 4 posts, candidates must also pay the application fees on the TNPSC portal. Candidates should pay a ₹100 exam fee while applying. The Application fees for Group 4 posts must be made online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card before the deadline. Below the table, candidates can check the application fees details for the TNPSC Group 4 2025 posts.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025: Application Fees
Fee Description Amount (Rs)
Examination Fee 100

TNPSC Group 4 Online Application Form 2025

The online application process for various Group 4 posts has started from 25 April 2025 onwards on the TNPSC website @tnpsc.gov.in. To apply for these Group 4 posts, the first step for candidates must be to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).

Once registered, they can log in and fill out the Group 4 application form, upload documents such as photographs, signatures, and pay the application fee on the portal. One thing to note is that the last date to submit the online application form is 24 May 2025. For the ease of aspirants, we have provided the direct link to apply for these Group 4 posts in the article.

How to Apply TNPSC Group 4 Exam Application Form 2025?

Here, we have provided the detailed steps to apply for TNPSC Group 4 posts on the official TNPSC portal. These steps are very helpful for candidates who do not know how to apply for Group 4 posts. Those candidates can follow these steps one by one and apply for these posts. These detailed steps are given below:

  • Visit the official TNPSC website: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in
  • Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic details and paying the OTR fee
  • Log in using your ID and password, and click on the TNPSC Group 4 “Apply Now” link
  • Fill in the application form with correct personal, academic, and upload required documents, including a recent photo and signature, in the prescribed format.
  • Pay the application fee through online modes like net banking, debit/credit card or UPI
  • Submit the form and take a printout of the application and fee receipt for future reference

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2025

All eligible and interested candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 4 posts must carefully check whether they meet the required educational qualifications and age limits. If a candidate fails to meet any of the eligibility conditions set by TNPSC, their application will be rejected without any further consideration. Refer to the table below for detailed TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2025.

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit

The candidates should have completed the age of 18 years and should not have completed 32 years for all the posts, except for the posts of Village Administrative Officer, Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth).

“Others” category (not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs):
Name of the Post Minimum Age Maximum Age
Village Administrative Officer 21 32
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) 18 32
Junior Assistant 18 32
Junior Assistant 18 32
Junior Assistant (Security) 18 32
Junior Revenue Inspector 18 32
Junior Executive (Office) 18 32
Junior Assistant cum Typist 18 32
Typist 18 32
Typist 18 32
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) 18 32
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) 18 32
Personal Clerk 18 32
Assistant 18 32
Field Assistant 18 32
Forest Guard 21 32
Forest Guard with Driving License 21 32
Forest Watcher 21 32
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) 21 32
Forest Guard 21 32
Forest Watcher 21 32
BC (OBCMs), BCMs, MBCs/DCs, SCs, SC(A)s and STs category
Post Name Minimum Age Maximum Age
Village Administrative Officer 21 42
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) 18 34 (BCs/MBCs) / 37 (SCs/STs)
Junior Assistant 18 34 / 37
Junior Assistant 18 34 / 37
Junior Assistant (Security) 18 34 / 37
Junior Revenue Inspector 18 34 / 37
Junior Executive (Office) 18 34 / 37
Junior Assistant cum Typist 18 34 / 37
Typist 18 34 / 37
Typist 18 34 / 37
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) 18 34 / 37
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) 18 34 / 37
Personal Clerk 18 34 / 37
Assistant 18 34 / 37
Field Assistant 18 34 / 37
Forest Guard 21 37
Forest Guard with Driving License 21 37
Forest Watcher 21 37
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) 21 37
Forest Guard 21 37
Forest Watcher 21 37

Knowledge of the Tamil Language

Candidates need to show their proficiency in Tamil by meeting any of the following: passing SSLC, HSC, or a degree with Tamil as a subject, or studying in a Tamil medium school at the SSLC level. Alternatively, passing the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil also qualifies. All relevant proof must be uploaded during the application process.

TNPSC Group 4: Educational Qualification

The post-wise educational qualification required for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam is provided in the table below.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Educational Qualification
Post Educational Qualification
Forest Guard with Driving License
  • Passed Higher Secondary with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany
  • Valid driving license
  • Certificate of basic automobile knowledge
  • First aid certificate (Tamil Nadu recognized)
Assistant
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Certificate Course in Computer
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) Completed SSLC/10th class
Typist
  • Minimum General Educational Qualification
  • Passed Govt. Technical Exam in Typewriting
  • Certificate Course in Computer
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)
  • Minimum General Educational Qualification
  • Preference to ex-Army (Land Force) personnel
Junior Executive (Office)
  • Degree from recognized university/institution
  • Passed Co-operative Training
  • Certificate Course in Computer
Village Administrative Officer Minimum General Educational Qualification
Junior Assistant cum Typist
  • Degree from recognized University
  • Typewriting (Higher in English & Lower in Tamil or vice versa)
Personal Clerk
  • Degree from UGC recognized university
  • Govt. Technical Exam in Typewriting (Higher/Senior Grade in Tamil & English)
  • Exam in Shorthand
Forest Watcher Completed minimum 10th class
Junior Assistant Completed SSLC/10th class
Forest Guard
  • Passed Higher Secondary with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany
  • Preference to ex-Army (Land Force) personnel
Steno Typist (Grade – III)
  • Minimum General Educational Qualification
  • Govt. Technical Exam in Typewriting and Shorthand
Forest Watcher Minimum General Educational Qualification
Junior Assistant (Security) Completed SSLC/10th class

Medical and Physical Standards (For Posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)
The table given below mentions the physical standards required for the posts of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)

Category Height (cm) Chest (cm) – Normal
Chest (cm) – Expansion
Male 163 152 (ST) 79 84
Female and Third Gender 150 145 (ST) 74 79

TNPSC Group 4 2025 Selection Process

The TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process consists of stages such as: Written Exam and Document Verification. Candidates are required to pass the Written exam with TNPSC Group 4 cut-off marks (as decided by the Commission) to qualify for the Document Verification round and after that a a Physical Standards Verification and Endurance Test will be conducted for the post of Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth).

  • Written Exam
  • Document Verification
  • Physical Certificate Verification (For posts other than Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher)
  • Physical Standards Verification and Endurance Test (For Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving License, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher posts)

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern

The Exam of TNPSC Group 4 2025 will be a 3-hour objective-type paper comprising 300 questions. The minimum qualifying mark for all categories is 90. Part-A questions are in Tamil, while General Studies & Aptitude & Mental Ability Test questions are in both English and Tamil. The exam has two parts:

  • Part A involves a Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC Standard) with 100 questions, totaling 150 marks.
  • Part B includes General Studies (SSLC Standard) with 75 questions worth 150 marks and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) with 25 questions. The total marks for Part B are unspecified.
  • Part B evaluation is contingent on candidates securing a minimum qualifying mark of 40% (i.e., 60 marks) in Part A
Exam Type Part Subjects No. of Questions Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks Duration
Objective Type A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test* (SSLC Standard) 100 150 90 3 Hours
B General Studies (SSLC Standard) 75 150
C Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) 25
Total 200 300

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025

As per the official annual planner, the TNPSC Group 4 Exam will be conducted on 13th July 2025, so the candidates must go through the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern. The syllabus mainly consists of subjects such as:

  • General Studies
  • General Science
  • Current Affairs
  • History
  • Polity
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Indian National Movement
  • Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
  • History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN
  • Topics based on Mental Ability

TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers

The TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers help in gaining knowledge about the difficulty level and what type of questions are asked in the exam. So, if you are going to appear for the exam, then you need this tool to prepare for the upcoming exam. So, practice these questions and assess your preparation level.

TNPSC Group 4 Salary

The TNPSC Group 4 Salary is divided into several levels as per the post. Candidates can check the post-wise TNPSC Group 4 Salary in the table below.

TNPSC Group 4 Salary Post-Wise
Steno Typist Rs. 20,600 – 65,500
Forest Watcher, Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) Rs. 16,600 – 52,400
Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist Grade 3), Junior Executive (Office/Typing) Rs. 19,500 – 62,000
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) Rs. 20,600 – 75,900
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence Rs. 18,200 – 57,900
Junior Assistant, Typist Rs. 19,500 – 62,000
Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant (Non-Security & Security), Junior Assistant, Typist Rs. 19,500 – 71,900

TNPSC Group 4 2025 Preparation Tips

If you are starting your TNPSC Group 4 preparation, first understand the syllabus, exam pattern, and marks weightage. Here are some simple tips to help you crack the exam:

  • Make a study plan with daily goals.
  • Use good study materials and books.
  • Focus more on important topics.
  • Practice TNPSC Group 4 sample papers regularly.
  • Stay consistent and keep a positive attitude.
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FAQs

When will the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 be released?

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 has been released on 25th April 2025

When will the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 be conducted?

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 is scheduled to be held on 13th July 2025.

What is the educational qualification required for Village Administrative officer?

The educational qualification required for Village Administrative officer is SSLC passed with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses

How can I apply for the recruitment?

Applications will be accepted online through the official TNPSC website. Detailed instructions and the application link will be provided once the notification is released.

Is Tamil compulsory for TNPSC Group 4 2025 exam?

Yes, Tamil is compulsory for the TNPSC Group 4 2025 exam. Candidates must pass the Tamil Eligibility Test to qualify for further selection.

What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025?

The last date to apply online form is May 24, 2025.