Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for TNPSC Group IV, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
TNPSC is expected to release admit cards for Group 4 2026 around December 10, approximately 10 days before the December 20 exam date. Candidates can download hall tickets through their OTR dashboard on the official portal.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
<cite index="7-11">The official TNPSC Group 4 2026 notification is expected to be released on October 6, 2026 on tnpsc.gov.in.</cite> <cite index="29-1">Candidates can apply online through the official TNPSC website (tnpsc.gov.in) after completing One-Time Registration (OTR) and before the November 5, 2026 application deadline.</cite>
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Based on the typical TNPSC Group 4 schedule, candidates will get approximately 30 days to complete online registration after the October 6 notification release. The last date to apply is expected around November 5, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released its Annual Planner 2026, scheduling the Group 4 notification for October 6, 2026 and the exam for December 20, 2026. The planner provides tentative dates for all major TNPSC recruitments this year.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
TNPSC declared the Group 4 2025 results on October 22, 2025, for 4,662 posts including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, and Typist. Over 11.48 lakh candidates appeared for the July 12, 2025 examination.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
<cite index="2-1">The TNPSC Group IV Examination is scheduled to be held on 20 December 2026, and the official notification will be released on 6 October 2026.</cite> The annual planner provides candidates with a clear timeline for preparation.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
TNPSC declared the Group 4 Result 2025 on October 22, 2025, for the exam held on July 12, 2025. Over 11.48 lakh candidates appeared for 4,662 vacancies across VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist and other posts. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to document verification.
Archived 16 Aug 2026
According to the tentative schedule, TNPSC will release the Group 4 admit card on December 10, 2026, allowing candidates 10 days to download and verify details before the exam date. Candidates will need their registration credentials to download.
Archived 16 Aug 2026
The online application form will be released on October 6, 2026, simultaneously with the official notification at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates will have approximately 30 days to complete their applications before the November 5, 2026 deadline.
Archived 16 Aug 2026
As per the official TNPSC Annual Planner 2026, the Group 4 Combined Civil Services Examination-IV is scheduled for 20 December 2026. The examination will be conducted in offline OMR (pen-and-paper) mode.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The TNPSC Group 4 Result 2025 was declared on 22 October 2025. Over 11.48 lakh candidates appeared for the exam held on 12 July 2025, competing for 4,662 vacancies including VAO, Junior Assistant, and Typist posts.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
<cite index="22-1,22-2">Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 in online mode on October 22. The TNPSC group 4 2025 result can be checked on the official website, tnpsc.gov.in.</cite> Document verification was held in December 2025.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
TNPSC released its Annual Planner 2026 in early December 2025, confirming that the Group IV notification will be published on October 6, 2026, and the exam will be conducted on December 20, 2026. The planner provides aspirants a year-long roadmap to plan their preparation.
Archived 16 Aug 2026
TNPSC has officially published its 2026 Annual Planner on December 3, 2025, at tnpsc.gov.in. The planner confirms Group 4 notification is scheduled for 6 October 2026 with the exam on 20 December 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has confirmed the TNPSC Group 4 2026 notification date as October 6, 2026, per the official TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 released in December 2025. Candidates can apply online via tnpsc.gov.in after completing One-Time Registration (OTR).
Archived 25 Jul 2026
The Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group IV) is scheduled to be held on December 20, 2026 in offline OMR (pen-and-paper) mode. The 3-hour exam will consist of 200 objective questions for 300 marks.
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Candidates will have approximately 30 days to complete their online registration after the notification. The last date to apply is expected to be November 5, 2026. Early application is advised to avoid server issues during peak traffic.
Archived 25 Jul 2026
The previous recruitment cycle (2025) with over 4,600 vacancies has concluded. Counselling was conducted until December 18, 2025, and physical document verification completed by December 26, 2025. Results and marks were released for candidates.
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is likely to announce the Group IV recruitment notification shortly, following the typical annual cycle. Candidates are advised to monitor the official TNPSC portal for application window dates and eligibility details.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has reiterated that candidates must possess a valid SSLC/10th standard certificate from a recognized board. Additional qualifications like typing proficiency may be required for specific posts within the Group IV cadre.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
TNPSC has released the final selection list for the previous recruitment cycle. Candidates who appeared in earlier interviews can check their results on the official portal using registration numbers.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has enabled online document upload for Group IV aspirants. Candidates must ensure scanned copies of educational certificates, community certificates, and recent photographs meet the specified format and size requirements.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Document verification (expected)
Thu, 15 Apr, 2027Document verification conducted for qualified candidates after result
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Result announcement (tentative)
Tue, 30 Mar, 2027Based on previous cycle pattern; results typically declared 3-4 months post-exam with rank list
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Result announcement (tentative)
Mon, 22 Mar, 2027Based on previous cycle timeline; results followed by document verification
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Result announcement (expected)
Sat, 20 Mar, 2027Results typically declared 3-4 months after exam date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Result declaration (expected)
Sat, 20 Mar, 2027Expected ~3 months after exam based on 2025 cycle timeline
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Results and rank list announcement
Thu, 25 Feb, 2027Marks, rank position, and cut-off details published
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Answer key release (expected)
Tue, 5 Jan, 2027Typically released 2-3 weeks after exam based on past cycles
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Answer key release (expected)
Mon, 28 Dec, 2026Answer key typically released within 7-10 days after exam
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Answer key release (tentative)
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key typically released within 1-2 weeks after exam
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Answer key publication (tentative)
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key typically released within 5-7 days after exam for candidate objections
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Answer key release (tentative)
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key for candidate objections
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Written Examination (Group IV)
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Offline OMR-based exam; 200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours duration; no negative marking
Archived 25 Jul 2026
📍Group IV examination day
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Single-day exam; 300 questions, 3 hours duration, offline OMR mode; reporting time will be on admit card
Archived 16 Aug 2026
📍TNPSC Group 4 written examination
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Single-day exam, 200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours duration
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026As per TNPSC Annual Planner 2026; single-day offline exam scheduled for December 20
Archived 27 Aug 2026
📍TNPSC Group 4 exam 2026 (expected)
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Per official TNPSC Annual Planner 2026; 3-hour offline OMR exam (200 questions, 300 marks)
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Hall ticket / Admit card release
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Expected approximately 10 days before exam; download from tnpsc.gov.in
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Hall ticket available for download at tnpsc.gov.in; bring valid photo ID and admit card to exam centre
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Admit card / Hall ticket release
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Download from OTR dashboard on tnpsc.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Admit card typically released 10 days before exam date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Hall ticket usually available ~10 days before exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 8 Nov, 20263-day window to correct application details
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window (tentative)
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Typically 3-day window opens after application closure for candidates to edit details
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Application deadline
Thu, 5 Nov, 202630-day application window; submit well before deadline to avoid technical issues
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Last date to apply online
Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Application deadline is November 5, 2026; late submissions will not be accepted
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Last date to submit online applications
Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Application deadline (approximately 30 days after notification)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application end (expected)
Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Expected application deadline November 5, 2026 as per tentative calendar
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application deadline (expected)
Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Approximately 30 days application window; per Annual Planner estimates
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Preliminary result announcement
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026Shortlisted candidates notified for certificate verification or further selection rounds
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Notification release on tnpsc.gov.in
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Official notification with vacancy details, eligibility, and syllabus will be published
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Complete OTR (One-Time Registration) before applying; application fee ₹100
Archived 25 Jul 2026
Official notification release
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Notification will be published at tnpsc.gov.in with vacancy details, syllabus and eligibility criteria
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Online application begins on same day as notification; requires One-Time Registration (OTR)
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Online application portal opens
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Registration starts on tnpscexams.in with OTR
Archived 23 Aug 2026
TNPSC Group 4 official notification release
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Notification with vacancy details, eligibility, and syllabus
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application start (expected)
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Applications typically start same day as notification release
Archived 27 Aug 2026
TNPSC Group 4 2026 notification release
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026As per TNPSC Annual Planner 2026; notification expected on October 6
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application window opens (expected)
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Online applications begin on the same day as notification at apply.tnpscexams.in
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Notification release date (expected)
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Per TNPSC Annual Planner 2026; detailed notification PDF will be released on tnpsc.gov.in
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Answer key publication
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Provisional answer keys released for candidate objections
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Preliminary examination date
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Written exam covering General Tamil, General English, General Knowledge, and Aptitude sections
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Hall ticket availability
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Admit cards generally released 10-15 days before examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online applications
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026Application deadline typically 3-4 weeks after portal opens
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opening (anticipated)
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Online registration window usually opens within a week of notification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Expected notification release
Tue, 26 May, 2026Official recruitment notification with vacancy details typically published in late May or early June
Archived 5 Jul 2026
TNPSC Group 4 2025 result declared
Wed, 22 Oct, 2025Result for 2025 cycle declared on October 22, 2025
Archived 27 Aug 2026
TNPSC Group 4 2025 result declared
Wed, 22 Oct, 2025Previous cycle result for 4,662 vacancies
Archived 26 Aug 2026
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