The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination–IV to recruit eligible candidates for various non-interview posts in ministerial, judicial, and legislative departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. The examination covers posts such as Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, and other notified positions through a single-stage written examination. The examination assesses candidates’ general knowledge, language proficiency, aptitude, and mental ability.
TNPSC Group 4 eligibility requirements include educational qualifications, age limits, community-based concessions, and post-specific conditions. Candidates generally need a minimum general qualification of a pass in the SSLC (10th Standard) Public Examination or its equivalent, while specific posts like Typist and Steno-Typist require additional technical qualifications such as Government Technical Examinations in typewriting and shorthand. Age limits differ by post, category, and community. Candidates should carefully check the relevant TNPSC notification for the prescribed qualification, age criteria, fee exemptions, vacancies, and supporting documents. Eligible applicants must complete One Time Registration, submit the online application through the official TNPSC portal, and verify all details before final submission.
The TNPSC Group 4 selection process consists of a single-stage written examination (OMR method) followed by certificate verification and counselling. Unlike Group 2 or Group 2A, Group 4 does not feature a separate Main Examination.
The single paper consists of a Single Question Paper containing two parts: Part B covers General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test, while Part A covers General Tamil (SSLC Standard). Differently abled candidates can choose either General Tamil or General English in Part A. The broad syllabus includes General Science, Geography of India, Indian History and Culture, Indian National Movement, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Development Administration in Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu history and culture, social and political movements, aptitude, and reasoning. Candidates should refer to the latest official TNPSC syllabus for the complete unit-wise topics and examination instructions.
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The single-stage written examination consists of 200 objective-type questions for 300 marks and is conducted for three hours.
| Exam Stage | Subject | Standard | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Written Examination (MCQ) | General Studies (75 questions) + Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 questions) | SSLC level / Degree level | 100 | 150 | 3 hours |
| Written Examination (MCQ) | General Tamil | SSLC level | 100 | 150 | 3 hours |
| Total | Single objective paper | — | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
Note: The selection is purely based on the marks scored in this single written examination, subject to the rule of reservation and certificate verification.
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TNPSC Group 4 includes non-interview posts such as Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, and Junior Inspector.
No. There is no interview for TNPSC Group 4 posts. Selection is made solely based on marks obtained in the single-stage written examination and compliance with rule of reservation and eligibility verification.
The basic qualification is a pass in the SSLC (10th Standard) Public Examination. However, specific technical qualifications (such as Typewriting or Shorthand certificates) are mandatory for posts like Typist and Steno-Typist.
No, candidates can choose only General Tamil for Part A of the question paper. The General Studies questions in Part B are provided in both Tamil and English. (NOTE: Differently abled persons can choose either General Tamil or General English in Part A)
Candidates must secure a minimum qualifying mark (usually 90 marks out of 300, or as specified by TNPSC for their respective category) to be considered for inclusion in the rank list and subsequent counselling stages.