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TNPSC Group IV eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission's own notice: Combined Civil Services Examination - IV (Group IV Services) (Notification No. 11/2026 (Advertisement No. 747)), dated 6 Oct 2026. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
Group IV 2026 (Notification 11/2026). A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on www.tnpsc.gov.in before you apply.
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Age limit and qualification by post
18 to 30-35 years (by post) on 1 Jul 2026 for General Age is counted on 1 Jul 2026.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer (2025) | 21-30 | Minimum General Educational Qualification, i.e. pass in SSLC (Tamil Nadu) or equivalent.Must be passed already. |
| Most SSLC-level posts: Junior Assistant (most units), Bill Collector, Revenue Assistant, Tax Collector, Junior Administrative Assistant, Record Clerk, Lab Assistant, Sales Assistant, Telephone Operator | 18-30 | Pass in SSLC; some posts add extra items (e.g. Computer Operator post needs Typewriting + Computer Office Automation certificate).Must be passed already. |
| Junior Assistant in some corporations (e.g. TN Small Industries Dev Corp, Handloom Weavers, Police Housing, Power Finance, Junior Assistant (Accounts)) | 18-30 | Degree from a recognised university (some need B.Com, a co-operative diploma, or the Computer Office Automation certificate) — post-wise in notice table 4.2.Must be passed already. |
| Typist / Junior Assistant cum Typist / Steno Typist Gr III / Personal Clerk / Shorthand Typist | 18-30 | SSLC plus Government Technical Exam in Typewriting (and Shorthand for steno posts) in Tamil/English at set grades, plus Computer Office Automation certificate (may be acquired during probation). Steno 3672 (CMDA) needs a degree; one steno post needs HSC.Must be passed already. |
| Executive Officer Grade IV (HR&CE) | 25-35 | SSLC, or the Tamil Pulavar title recognised by UGC; Hindus only.Must be passed already. |
| Forest Guard with Driving Licence / Forest Watcher | 21-30 | Post-specific (see notice table 4.2); PwBD not eligible; physical standards apply. |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +2, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years (Tamil Nadu residents)
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | +10 |
| EWS | None stated | Not stated |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +2 | +12 |
| SC | +5 | +15 |
| ST | +5 | +15 |
- Age limit is stated as 'should not have completed' the figure (e.g. Others: must not have completed 30 on 01.07.2026).
- TN categories: Others (general) max 30; BC(OBCM), BC Muslims (BCM) and MBC/DC max 32; SC, SC(Arunthathiyar), ST max 35 for most posts. On the checker, BC/BCM/MBC/DC are shown as OBC (+2) and SC/SC(A)/ST as SC/ST (+5). No EWS category in the notice.
- VAO: Others 21-30; all reserved communities max 40.
- Reserved communities (BC/BCM/MBC/DC/SC/SC(A)/ST) have NO maximum age limit for most posts if they hold a general qualification higher than the minimum (SSLC); 'no maximum' means not completed 60. Does not apply to VAO, Forest Guard, Forest Watcher.
- PwBD max age: Others 40, BC/BCM/MBC 42, SC/ST 45 (VAO reserved: 50); Executive Officer Gr IV Others PwBD 45.
- Ex-servicemen max age: Others 48, reserved communities 53; Forest Guard/Watcher: under 35 after deducting defence service. Concession not for ESM already recruited to a post.
- Destitute widows: Others max 35 (VAO 40, some posts no max); reserved communities 35# / no max.
- Domicile: SC/ST and BC/MBC status only for persons belonging to Tamil Nadu; candidates of other states are treated as Others.
- Others who have 5+ years of government service are not eligible even if within age.
Application fee
- ₹150: One Time Registration (valid 5 years), all candidates
- ₹100: Examination fee, unless fee concession claimed
- ₹0: SC, SC(A), ST, PwBD, destitute widows: full exemption from exam fee
- ₹0: BC/BCM/MBC/DC: three free chances; ex-servicemen: two free chances
Each application claiming a fee concession uses up one free chance. Exam fee paid online (net banking/card/UPI).
Other conditions in the notice
- Qualifications must be held on the date of notification (06.10.2026); provisional results must be published by then.
- Adequate knowledge of Tamil required (SSLC/HSC/degree with Tamil, Tamil medium, or TNPSC Second Class Language Test); otherwise must pass the test within 2 years of appointment.
- HR&CE posts for Hindus only; Waqf Board Typist/Steno posts for Muslims only.
- Vision standards for some posts; Forest posts have physical standards; Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test in the exam.
- Last date 05.11.2026; correction window 09-11.11.2026; exam 10.01.2027.
Questions
What is the age limit for TNPSC Group IV?
18 to 30-35 years (by post) on 1 Jul 2026 for General, as per the notice dated 6 Oct 2026 (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission). Confirm on https://www.tnpsc.gov.in.
What age relaxation does TNPSC Group IV give?
OBC +2, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years (Tamil Nadu residents), as per the notice dated 6 Oct 2026. Confirm on https://www.tnpsc.gov.in.
What is the TNPSC Group IV application fee?
₹150: One Time Registration (valid 5 years), all candidates; ₹100: Examination fee, unless fee concession claimed; ₹0: SC, SC(A), ST, PwBD, destitute widows: full exemption from exam fee; ₹0: BC/BCM/MBC/DC: three free chances; ex-servicemen: two free chances (as per the notice dated 6 Oct 2026).
What qualification is needed for TNPSC Group IV?
Village Administrative Officer (2025): Minimum General Educational Qualification, i.e. pass in SSLC (Tamil Nadu) or equivalent. Most SSLC-level posts: Junior Assistant (most units), Bill Collector, Revenue Assistant, Tax Collector, Junior Administrative Assistant, Record Clerk, Lab Assistant, Sales Assistant, Telephone Operator: Pass in SSLC; some posts add extra items (e.g. Computer Operator post needs Typewriting + Computer Office Automation certificate). Junior Assistant in some corporations (e.g. TN Small Industries Dev Corp, Handloom Weavers, Police Housing, Power Finance, Junior Assistant (Accounts)): Degree from a recognised university (some need B.Com, a co-operative diploma, or the Computer Office Automation certificate) — post-wise in notice table 4.2. Typist / Junior Assistant cum Typist / Steno Typist Gr III / Personal Clerk / Shorthand Typist: SSLC plus Government Technical Exam in Typewriting (and Shorthand for steno posts) in Tamil/English at set grades, plus Computer Office Automation certificate (may be acquired during probation). Steno 3672 (CMDA) needs a degree; one steno post needs HSC. Executive Officer Grade IV (HR&CE): SSLC, or the Tamil Pulavar title recognised by UGC; Hindus only. Forest Guard with Driving Licence / Forest Watcher: Post-specific (see notice table 4.2); PwBD not eligible; physical standards apply. (as per the notice dated 6 Oct 2026).
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