The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has published a fresh official notification for Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (CCSE-IV) / Group IV Services Recruitment 2026 under the Advt No. 11/2026. There are total 6,574 vacancies across 46 types of posts, including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, Steno-Typist, and Typist. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official TNPSC website. The application process started on October 6, 2026, and the last date to apply is November 5, 2026. The prescribed age limit varies by post, with minimum age requirements of 18 to 25 years and maximum limits ranging from 30 to 40 years.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 06 October 2026
- Application Start : 06 October 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 05 November 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 05 November 2026
- Correction Date : 09 November 2026, 12:01 AM to 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM
- Exam Date : 10 January 2027
- Exam Time : 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- One Time Registration Fee : 150/-
- Examination Fee : 100/-, subject to applicable exemption
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 25 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Vacancy Details and Salary
Total- 6,574 Posts
| S.No. | TNPSC Group 4 Post Name | Post Code | Vacancies | Salary / Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | 2025 | 291 | Level 8 |
| 2 | Junior Assistant (Security) | 2400 | 28 | Level 8 |
| 3 | Bill Collector | 2500 | 59 | Level 8 |
| 4 | Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | 2600 | 2,610 | Level 8 |
| 5 | Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | 4600 | 252 | Level 8 |
| 6 | Junior Assistant | 3842 | 119 | Level 8 |
| 7 | Revenue Assistant | 3843 | 96 | Level 8 |
| 8 | Junior Assistant | 3840 | 70 | Level 8 |
| 9 | Junior Assistant | 3512 | 43 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 10 | Junior Assistant | 3851 | 134 | Level 8 |
| 11 | Tax Collector | 3854 | 107 | Level 8 |
| 12 | Junior Assistant | 3521 | 25 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 13 | Junior Assistant | 3788 | 20 | ₹17,000 – ₹54,060 (EPF) |
| 14 | Junior Assistant | 3816 | 5 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 15 | Junior Assistant | 3520 | 3 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 16 | Junior Assistant | 3321 | 6 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 17 | Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 3848 | 422 | Level 3 – ₹19,500 to ₹62,000 |
| 18 | Bill Collector | 3214 | 38 | Level 3 – ₹16,600 to ₹52,400 |
| 19 | Junior Administrative Assistant | 3835 | 42 | Level 8 |
| 20 | Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) | 3836 | 13 | Level 8 |
| 21 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | 3804 | 6 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 22 | Typist | 2200 | 856 | Level 8 |
| 23 | Typist | 4200 | 377 | Level 8 |
| 24 | Typist | 3834 | 15 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 25 | Typist | 3846 | 6 | Level 8 |
| 26 | Typist | 3844 | 260 | Level 8 |
| 27 | Typist | 3852 | 56 | Level 8 |
| 28 | Typist | 3817 | 2 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 29 | Steno-Typist Grade III | 2300 | 209 | Level 10 |
| 30 | Steno-Typist Grade III | 4300 | 145 | Level 10 |
| 31 | Steno-Typist Grade III | 3837 | 1 | Level 10 (EPF) |
| 32 | Steno-Typist Grade III | 3838 | 2 | Level 10 (EPF) |
| 33 | Steno-Typist Grade III | 3847 | 2 | Level 8 |
| 34 | Steno-Typist Grade III | 3672 | 1 | Level 10 |
| 35 | Steno-Typist | 3845 | 16 | Level 10 |
| 36 | Personal Clerk | 3841 | 60 | Level 10 |
| 37 | Shorthand Typist Grade III | 3853 | 28 | Level 10 |
| 38 | Telephone Operator | 3822 | 1 | Level 8 |
| 39 | Executive Officer Grade IV | 1655 | 46 | Level 8 |
| 40 | Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 1095 | 8 | Level 10 |
| 41 | Record Clerk Grade III | 3839 | 19 | Level 3 (EPF) |
| 42 | Senior Laboratory Assistant | 3746 | 1 | Level 10 (EPF) |
| 43 | Laboratory Assistant | 3103 | 23 | Level 8 |
| 44 | Sales Assistant | 3806 | 10 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 45 | Forest Watcher | 3319 | 40 | Level 3 |
| 46 | Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 3318 | 1 | Level 5 |
| Total | 6,574 | Post-wise Pay Level | ||
Eligibility Criteria
For a large number of posts, including Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Revenue Assistant and several other Group IV posts, the minimum general educational qualification is an SSLC / 10th Standard pass or equivalent.
Some posts require additional qualifications. Typist and Steno-Typist posts require the prescribed typewriting and/or shorthand qualification. Certain Junior Assistant, Executive Officer, Junior Inspector and other specialized posts require a degree, specific subject qualification, diploma, computer qualification or other technical certificate.
Candidates should check the exact educational qualification against the relevant post code in the official Notification No. 11/2026 before submitting the application.
(For more details check the official TNPSC Group IV Recruitment 2026 notification)
Selection Process
- Single-stage OMR-based written examination.
- Preparation of merit/ranking based on the applicable examination marks.
- Onscreen certificate verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Physical certificate verification, where applicable.
- Counselling and post allocation according to merit, reservation rules and candidate preference.
TNPSC Group IV Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://tnpsc.gov.in/) of TNPSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 06 October 2026 to 06 November 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “TNPSC Group IV Recruitment 2026”.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.