The TNPSC Group 4 Exam, officially known as the TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination Group 4, is a prestigious state-level competitive exam conducted annually by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).
This exam plays a crucial role in recruiting qualified candidates for a variety of important posts within the Tamil Nadu government, including Village Administrative Officers, Junior Assistants, Junior Executives, Junior Revenue Inspectors, Typists, Steno Typists (Grade 3), Personal Clerks, Field Assistants, Forest Guards, and Forest Watchers.
The minimum eligibility requirement for these positions is a 10th standard qualification.
The TNPSC Group 4 Exam is not only a gateway to multiple government job opportunities but also a key stepping stone for those aspiring to contribute to public administration in Tamil Nadu.
It offers a unique chance for candidates with varying levels of experience to enter the government workforce and enjoy the benefits of a secure and respected career.
The 2025 notification, released on April 25th, has announced a total of 3,925 vacancies, further emphasizing the exam’s significance and the growing demand for skilled individuals in the public sector.
For those eager to take advantage of this opportunity, the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025, along with the application form and comprehensive details, is now available.
This opens the door for candidates to begin their preparation and apply for these vital positions, ensuring they can be part of Tamil Nadu’s esteemed government services.
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must fulfil the below discussed TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria as per the respective posts. Check the education qualification & age limit required to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025.
TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification
Check the TNPSC Group 4 post-wise educational qualification from the table below.
TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification | |
Post Name | Academic Qualification |
Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | SSLC pass with eligibility for Higher Secondary admission |
Junior Assistant (Security) | |
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | |
Typist | SSLC pass + Government Technical Examination Certificate in Typewriting |
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) | SSLC pass + Government Technical Examination Certificate in Typewriting & Shorthand |
Junior Executive (Office) | Graduate Degree + Cooperative Training + Computer on Office Automation Certificate |
Junior Executive (Typing) | Graduate Degree + Higher Grade Typewriting (Tamil & English) + Computer on Office Automation Certificate |
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Higher Secondary pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as subjects |
Forest Watcher, Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification |
TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025
This year, 3935 vacancies are notified by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for various departments for Village Administrative Officers, Junior Assistants, Junior Executives, Junior Revenue Inspector, Junior Assistant cum Typist, Typist, Steno Typist (Grade 3), Personal Clerk, Assistant, Field Assistant, Forest Guard, and Forest Watcher. The post-wise distribution of TNPSC Group 4 vacancies has been tabulated below.
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Vacancy (குரூப் 4) | |||
Post Codes | Group 4 Posts | Departments | Vacancy |
2025 | Village Administrative Officer | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 215 |
2600 | Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial/Judicial Ministerial Service | 1621 |
3512 | Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Ltd. | 06 |
3496 | Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Forest PlantationCorporation Ltd | 05 |
2400 | Junior Assistant (Security) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 46 |
3670 | Junior Revenue Inspector | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 239 |
3296 | Junior Executive (Office) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd | 01 |
3667 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies | 01 |
3522 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority | 01 |
2200 | Typist | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service | 1099 |
3668 | Typist | Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies | 01 |
2300 | Steno Typist (Grade 3) | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service | 335 |
3669 | Steno Typist (Grade 3) | Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies | 02 |
3671 | Steno Typist (Grade 3) | Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board | 04 |
3672 | Steno Typist (Grade 3) | Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority | 10 |
3666 | Steno Typist (Grade 3) | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 17 |
3673 | Personal Clerk | Tamil Nadu State Election Commission | 02 |
3293 | Assistant | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 54 |
3255 | Field Assistant | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 19 |
3317 | Forest Guard | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 62 |
3318 | Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 35 |
3319 | Forest Watcher | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 71 |
3320 | Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 24 |
3494 | Forest Guard | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 15 |
3495 | Forest Watcher | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 50 |
Total Vacancies | 3935 |
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit | ||
Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age Limit |
Junior Assistant, Typist, and Steno-Typist (Grade -III) | ||
SCs, SC(A)s, STs and Destitute Widows of all Castes | 18 years | — |
MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | 18 years | — |
Others | 18 years | — |
Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | ||
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes. | 21 years | — |
Others | 21 years | — |
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | ||
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes. | 21 years | — |
Others | 21 years | — |
Knowledge of Tamil: Candidates must have a working knowledge of Tamil also.
For TNPSC Group 4 Typist and Steno-Typist positions, candidates must have successfully completed the “Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation” issued by the Department of Technical Education. Possessing this certification is a mandatory requirement to be eligible for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2025.
TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Group 4 recruitment to fill various entry-level positions across multiple departments of the Tamil Nadu government. The selection process for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 mainly consists of two stages:
The selection process for TNPSC Group 4 2025 involves:
- Written Examination: Objective-type questions via OMR sheet.
- Document Verification & Counselling: Based on exam performance.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted in an objective format (OMR method) and lasts for 3 hours, comprising a total of 300 questions.
A minimum score of 90 marks is required to qualify, regardless of category.
Part A questions will be presented exclusively in Tamil, while the General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability sections will be available in both English and Tamil.
Candidates can review the updated exam pattern and syllabus for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 below.
Exam Type | Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration |
Objective Type | Part A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test* (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 150 | 90 | 3 Hours |
Part B | General Studies (SSLC Standard) | 75 | 150 | |||
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) | 25 | |||||
Total | 200 | 300 |
Note: Part B will be evaluated only if the candidate achieves a minimum of 40% marks (i.e., 60 marks) in Part A.
TNPSC Group 4 2025 Salary
Check the table below for the salary structure of TNPSC Group 4 posts as detailed in the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025.
TNPSC Group 4 Salary Structure | |
Group 4 Posts | Salary |
Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant (Non-Security & Security), Junior Assistant, Typist | Rs. 19,500 – 71,900 |
Junior Assistant, Typist | Rs. 19,500 – 62,000 |
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) | Rs. 20,600 – 75,900 |
Steno Typist | Rs. 20,600 – 65,500 |
Personal Clerk to Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist Grade 3), Junior Executive (Office/Typing) | Rs. 19,500 – 62,000 |
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Rs. 18,200 – 57,900 |
Forest Watcher, Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Rs. 16,600 – 52,400 |
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Centres 2025
Candidates must select any two District Centres for writing the TNPSC Group 4 Examination. They will be assigned a venue in one of the chosen centres. Requests to change the Examination Centre will not be entertained after the application form has been submitted.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Centre 2025 | |
Districts | Centre & Centre Code |
Ariyalur | Ariyalur (3001)Andimadam (3002)Sendurai (3003)Udaiyarpalayam (3004) |
Chengalpattu | Chengalpattu (3301)Cheyyur (3302)Maduranthakam (3303)Pallavaram (3304)Tambaram (3305)Thirukalukundram (3306)Tiruporur (3307)Vandalur (3308) |
Chennai | Chennai (0101)Alandur (0102)Ambattur (0103)Aminjikarai (0104)Ayanavaram (0105)Egmore (0106)Guindy (0107)Madhavaram (0108)Madhuravoyal (0109)Mambalam (0110)Mylapore (0111)Perambur (0112)Purasavakkam (0113)Sholinganallur (0114)Thiruvottriyur (0115)Tondiarpet (0116)Velacherry (0117) |
Coimbatore | Coimbatore 0201Aanaimalai 0202Annur 0203Coimbatore North 0204Coimbatore South 0205Kinathukadavu 0206Madukarai 0207Mettupalayam 0208Perur 0209Pollachi 0210Sulur 0211Valparai 0212 |
Cuddalore | Cuddalore 0301Bhuvanagiri 0302Chidambaram 0303Kattumannarkoil 0304Kurinjipadi 0305Panruti 0306Srimushnam 0307Thittakudi 0308Veppur 0309Virudhachalam 0310 |
Dharmapuri | Dharmapuri 0401Harur 0402Karimangalam 0403Nallampalli 0404Palacode 0405Pappireddipatti 0406Pennagaram 0407 |
Dindigul | Dindigul 0501Atthur 0502Dindigul East 0503Dindigul West 0504Guziliyamparai 0505Kodaikanal 0506Natham 0507Nilakottai 0508Oddanchatram 0509Palani 0510Vedasandur 0511 |
Erode | Erode 0601Anthiyur 0602Bhavani 0603Gobichettipalayam 0604Kodumudi 0605Modakurichi 0606Nambiyur 0607Perundurai 0608Sathiyamangalam 0609 |
Kallakurichi | Kallakurichi 3401Chinnasalem 3402Sankarapuram 3404Tirukoilur 3405Ulundurpet 3406 |
Kancheepuram | Kancheepuram 0701Kundrathur 0702Sriperumbudur 0703Uthiramerur 0704Walajabad 0705 |
Kanyakumari | Nagercoil 0801Agasteeswaram 0802Kalkulam 0803Killiyur 0804Thiruvatar 0805Thovalai 0806Vilavankodu 0807 |
Karur | Karur 0901Aravakurichi 0902Kadavur 0903Krishnarayapuram 0904Kulithalai 0905Manmangalam 0906Pugalur 0907 |
Krishnagiri | Krishnagiri 3101Anjetty 3102Bargur 3103Hosur 3104Pochampalli 3105Sulagiri 3106Thenkanikottai 3107Uthangarai 3108 |
Madurai | Madurai 1001Kallikudi 1002Madurai East 1003Madurai North 1004Madurai South 1005Madurai West 1006Melur 1007Peraiyur 1008Thirumangalam 1009Thiruparankundram 1010Usilampatti 1011Vadipatti 1012 |
Mayiladuthurai | Mayiladuthurai 3801Kuthalam 3802Sirkali 3803Tharangambadi 3804 |
Nagapattinam | Nagapattinam 1101Kilvelur 1102Thirukkuvalai 1103Vedaranyam 1104 |
Namakkal | Namakkal 1201Kumarapalayam 1203Mohanoor 1204Paramathi Velur 1205Rasipuram 1206Senthamangalam 1207Tiruchengode 1208 |
Perambalur | Perambalur 1401Alathur 1402Kunnam 1403Veppanthattai 1404 |
Pudukkottai | Pudukkottai 1501Alangudi 1502Aranthangi 1503Avudaiyarkoil 1504Gandarvakottai 1505Iluppur 1506Karambakudi 1507Kulathur 1508Manamelkudi 1509Ponnamaravathi 1510Thirumayam 1511Viralimalai 1512 |
Ramanathapuram | Ramanathapuram 1601Kadaladi 1602Kamuthi 1603Kezhakarai 1604Mudukulathur 1605Paramakudi 1606Rajasingamangalam 1607Rameswaram 1608Tiruvadanai 1609 |
Ranipet | Ranipet 3501Arakkonam 3502Arcot 3503Kalavai 3504Nemili 3505Sholingur 3506Walajah 3507 |
Salem | Salem 1701Attur 1702Edapadi 1703Gangavalli 1704Kadaiyampatti 1705Mettur 1706Omalur 1707Pethanayakanpalayam 1708Salem South 1709Salem West 1710Sankari 1711Vazhapadi 1712Yercaud 1713 |
Sivagangai | Sivagangai 1801Devakottai 1802Ilayankudi 1803Kalaiyarkovil 1804Karaikudi 1805Manamadurai 1806Singampunari 1807Thirupuvanam 1808Tirupathur 1809 |
Tenkasi | Tenkasi 3601Alangulam 3602Kadayanallur 3603Sankarankovil 3604Shenkottai 3605Sivagiri 3606Thiruvengadam 3607Veerakeralampudur 3608 |
Thanjavur | Thanjavur 1901Boothalur 1902Kumbakonam 1903Orathanadu 1904Papanasam 1905Pattukottai 1906Peravurani 1907Thiruvaiyaru 1908Thiruvidaimaruthur 1909 |
The Nilgiris | Udhagamandalam 1301Coonoor 1302Gudalur 1303Kothagiri 1304Kundah 1305Pandalur 1306 |
Theni | Theni 2001Aandipatti 2002Bodinayakanur 2003Periyakulam 2004Uthamapalayam 2005 |
Thiruvallur | Thiruvallur 2101Avadi 2102Gummidipoondi 2103Pallipattu 2104Ponneri 2105Poonamallee 2106R.K.Pet 2107Tiruthani 2108Uthukottai 2109 |
Thiruvannamalai | Thiruvannamalai 2201Arni 2202Chengam 2203Chetpet 2204Cheyyar 2205Jamunamarathur 2206Kalasapakkam 2207Kilpennathur 2208Polur 2209Thandramet 2210Vandavasi 2211Vembakkam 2212 |
Thiruvarur | Thiruvarur 2301Kodavasal 2302Mannargudi 2304Nannilam 2305Needamangalam 2306Thiruthuraipoondi 2307Valangaiman 2308 |
Thoothukudi | Thoothukudi 2401Eral 2402Ettayapuram 2403Kayathar 2404Kovilpatti 2405Ottapidaram 2406Sattankulam 2407Srivaikundam 2408Tiruchendur 2409Vilathikulam 2410 |
Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli 2501Lalgudi 2502Manachanallur 2503Manapparai 2504Marungapuri 2505Musiri 2506Srirangam 2507Thottiam 2508Thuraiyur 2509Tiruchirappalli West 2510Tiruchirappalli East 2511Thiverumbur 2512 |
Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli 2601Ambasamudram 2602Cheranmahadevi 2603Manur 2604Nanguneri 2605Palayamkottai 2606Radhapuram 2607Thisayanvilai 2608 |
Tirupathur | Tirupathur 3701Ambur 3702Natrampalli 3703Vaniyambadi 3704 |
Tiruppur | Tiruppur 3201Avinashi 3202Dharapuram 3203Kangeyam 3204Madathukkulam 3205Uthukuli 3206Palladam 3207Tiruppur North 3208Tiruppur south 3209Udumalaipettai 3210 |
Vellore | Vellore 2701Aanaikattu 2702Gudiyatham 2703K.V.Kuppam 2704Katpadi 2705Pernampet 2706 |
Villupuram | Villupuram 2801Gingee 2802Kandachipuram 2803Marakanam 2804Melmalaiyanur 2805Thiruvennainallur 2806Tindivanam 2807Vanur 2808Vikravandi 2809 |
Virudhunagar | Virudhunagar 2901Aruppukottai 2902Kariyapatti 2903Rajapalayam 2904Sathur 2905Sivakasi 2906Srivilliputhur 2907Tiruchuli 2908Vembakottai 2909Watrap 2910 |
Why You Should Apply for TNPSC Group 4 2025
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