When to apply for TNPSC Group 4 2025?

Notification for TNPSC Group 4 2025 is out. Apply from official Website from April 25, 2025.

How to apply TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025?

One can apply for TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 in online mode through links provided in official website.

Is TNPSC Group 4 conducted every year?

Yes, TNPSC Group 4 exam conducted every year.

Is it easy to crack TNPSC Group 4?

TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 is easy to crack provided one follows right strategy for preparation and put in hard work.

What is the pass mark in Group 4 exam?

One has to secure minimum 90 marks to be eligible for selection in TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 exam.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 Out for 3935 Posts, Download PDF

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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 for Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) on April 25, 2025. This recruitment is being conducted to recruit 3,935 personnel to various posts, including Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, and Forest Guard. Suitable candidates may apply online at www.tnpscexams.in on or before May 24, 2025.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 Out

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for SSLC pass students willing to get into Tamil Nadu Government jobs. With 3935 positions for various posts, this is one of the biggest recruitment campaigns by TNPSC this year. Interested candidates have to submit their applications by May 24, 2025, and prepare for the exam on July 12, 2025.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	TNPSC Group 4 – Combined Civil Services Exam – Group IV
Conducting Authority	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Total Vacancies	3935
Posts Offered	VAO, Jr Assistant, Typist, Steno Typist, Forest Guard, etc.
Qualification	Minimum SSLC (10th Pass)
Selection Process	Written Exam + Document Verification
Registration Dates	April 25 to May 24, 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date	July 12, 2025
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Official Website	tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 PDF

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification PDF for the Group 4 Exam 2025 on April 25, 2025. This PDF contains complete details, including vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, application dates, and more.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025 PDF

Steps to Download TNPSC Group 4 Notification PDF

Visit the official website: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in
On the homepage, click on “Notifications” or go to the “Recruitment” section.
Look for the link that says “TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025”.
Click on either English or Tamil version.
The PDF will open in a new tab — click the Download icon (usually top-right of the PDF viewer).
Save it for future reference.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee:

One Time Registration (OTR): ₹150
Exam Fee: ₹100
Fee exemption is available for SC/ST, PwBD, Destitute Widows & others with limited free attempts.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Form 2025

TNPSC Group 4 2025 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	April 25, 2025
Application Start Date	April 25, 2025
Last Date to Apply	May 24, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline	May 24, 2025
Application Correction Window	May 29 to May 31, 2025
Exam Date	July 12, 2025
Hall Ticket Release	July 2025 (Tentative)
Result Declaration	To be announced

TNPSC Group 4 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)

Post Name	Qualification
VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist	SSLC Pass
Typist / Steno-Typist	SSLC + Typing / Shorthand Certificate
Forest Guard	HSC with Science Subjects
Junior Executive (Typing)	Graduate + Typing + Computer Certification
Junior Executive (Office)	Graduate + Co-op Training + Computer Certification

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

Category	Min Age	Max Age
SC/ST/Destitute Widows	18 / 21	No Limit
MBC/BC/BCM	18 / 21	34–42
Others (General)	18 / 21	32

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025

TNPSC Group 4 Exam consists of a single paper with Part-A and Part-B. The candidate will have to score a minimum qualifying mark of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part A to be eligible for being evaluated for Part B of the answer sheets. However, the final merit list is prepared based on the total marks secured by a candidate in both Part A and Part B.

Part	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Part A	General Tamil	100	150
Part B	General Studies	75	112.5
Part B	Mental Ability and Aptitude	25	37.5

TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025 – Post-Wise Breakdown

TNPSC has released 3935 vacancies for the FY 2025–26 under Group 4 Services. Here’s the major post-wise distribution:

Post Name	Vacancy
Village Administrative Officer	215
Junior Assistant (Non-Security)	1621
Typist	1099
Steno-Typist (Grade 3)	335
Forest Guard	62
Forest Watcher	71
Other Posts (Jr Executive, Clerk)	Various

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025

Candidate should have an idea about TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025 for preparing of the exam.

Subject	Details
General Science	Universe and its Nature – Physical Quantities measurements – Laws of Motion – Pressure, Force and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Magnetism, Light, Electricity, Sound, Nuclear Physics and Heat in our daily life. Compounds and Elements, Bases, Salts and Acids, Pesticides, Fertilizers, Petroleum Products, Metallurgy and Various Adulterants of Food. Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of living organisms, Genetics, Evolution, Physiology, Human diseases, Health and Hygiene, and Nutrition. Environmental Science.
Current Events	Latest diary of events – Profile of states – National symbols – Eminent personalities and places in the news – Books and Authors – Sports. Welfare Scheme of Government – Political system and Political parties in Tamil Nadu and India. Science and Technology and latest inventions – Geographical Landmarks – Current Socio–Economic issues.
Geography	Earth Location – Physical Features – Monsoon, weather, climate and rainfall– Water resources–Rivers –Soil, Natural resources and Minerals– Wildlife and Forests–Agriculture pattern. Transport– Communication. Population distribution and density in Tamil Nadu and India. Calamities – Climate change – Disaster Management – Environment.
History and Culture of India	Indus Valley Civilization – period of Guptas, times of Delhi Sultans, Mughal empire and Marathas of Deccan – South Indian History. Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – language, custom, race. The secular State of India and nature of secularism in India.
Indian Polity	Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory. Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy. Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj. Spirit of Federalism: Centre – State Relationships. Election in India – Judiciary and Rule of Law. Corruption in public life – Anti-Corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums – Human Rights Charter.
Indian Economy	Nature of Indian economy–Five year plan models and its assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog. Sources of revenue of Indian government – Finance Commission – Reserve Bank of India – Resource sharing mechanism between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax. Economic Trends – Agriculture, Land Reforms and Employment Generation – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural Welfare oriented programmes – Social Problems –Health, Education, Population, Employment, Poverty.
Indian National Movement	National Renaissance –Early uprising against British Rule–Indian National Congress – Emergence of Leaders –B.R.Ambedkar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Subramania Bharathiar, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Thanthai Periyar, Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, C. Rajagopalachari, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Muthulaksmi Ammaiyar, Muvalur Ramamirtham and other National Leaders. Movements in Tamil Nadu and different modes of Agitation.
History, Various aspects of Culture, Socio-Political Movements and Heritage of Tamil Nadu	Study of Tamil Society from the perspective of History, Tamil Literature from the Sangam age till contemporary times, and related Archaeological Discoveries. Thirukkural: Significance as a Secular Literature. Relevance to Everyday Life. Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity. Thirukkural and Universal Values – Humanism, Equality etc. Relevance to Socio–Economic – Politico affairs. Philosophy of Thirukkural. Tamil Nadu’s role in the freedom struggle, including initial agitations against British Rule – Women’s participation in freedom struggle. Various Social reform movements, Social reformers and Social transformation of Tamil Nadu.
Development Administration In Tamil Nadu	Social Harmony and Social Justice as the pillars of Socio-Economic Development. Health and Education systems in Tamil Nadu. Impact of Geography of Tamil Nadu on its Economic Growth.
Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests	Simplification – Percentage – Lowest Common Factor (LCM) – Highest Common Multiple (HCF). Ratio and Proportion. Simple Interest and Compound Interest Mensuration which includes Area, Volume, Time and Work. Logical Reasoning which include puzzles problems, problems related to Dice, Visual Ability and Reasoning – Reasoning problems of alphanumeric type – Number Series.

TNPSC Group 4 Salary 2025

The TNPSC Group 4 salary 2025 varies between INR 19,000 and INR 62,000, contingent on the specific job assignment. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission determines these salary details based on diverse factors. TNPSC Group 4 comprises positions like Junior Security Assistant, Junior Non-Security Assistant, Draftsman, Typist, Stenographer, and others. The job list and salary particulars for TNPSC Group 4 are officially decided by the authorities. Successful candidates in the TNPSC Group 4 examination are appointed to different departments, each offering a distinct salary structure, benefits, and allowances. For detailed information, refer to the TNPSC Group 4 posts and salary breakdown provided below.

TNPSC Group 4 Posts	Salary Details (Per Month)	Salary In Hand	Annual Package	Allowances and Perks	Growth and Promotions
Village Administrative Officer (VAO)	INR 25,275	INR 22,754	INR 3 LPA	House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Compensatory Allowances, Medical Allowances, Special Allowances, Health Insurance, Contributory Pension Schemes, Family Allowances	Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Revenue Inspector, District Revenue Officer (DRO), Deputy Tahsildar
Junior Security Assistant	INR 25,275	INR 22,754	INR 3 LPA	House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Compensatory Allowances, Medical Allowances, Special Allowances, Health Insurance, Contributory Pension Schemes, Family Allowances	Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Revenue Inspector, District Revenue Officer (DRO), Deputy Tahsildar
Junior Non-Security Assistant	INR 25,275	INR 22,754	INR 3 LPA	House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Compensatory Allowances, Medical Allowances, Special Allowances, Health Insurance, Contributory Pension Schemes, Family Allowances	Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Revenue Inspector, District Revenue Officer (DRO), Deputy Tahsildar
Draftman	INR 22,800	INR 19,500	INR 2.8 LPA	House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Compensatory Allowances, Medical Allowances, Special Allowances, Health Insurance, Contributory Pension Schemes, Family Allowances	Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Revenue Inspector, District Revenue Officer (DRO), Deputy Tahsildar
Stenographer	INR 26,652	INR 23,912	INR 3.2 LPA	House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Compensatory Allowances, Medical Allowances, Special Allowances, Health Insurance, Contributory Pension Schemes, Family Allowances	Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Revenue Inspector, District Revenue Officer (DRO), Deputy Tahsildar
Surveyor	INR 25,275	INR 22,754	INR 3 LPA	House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Compensatory Allowances, Medical Allowances, Special Allowances, Health Insurance, Contributory Pension Schemes, Family Allowances	Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Revenue Inspector, District Revenue Officer (DRO), Deputy Tahsildar
Bill Collector	INR 25,275	INR 22,754	INR 3 LPA	House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Compensatory Allowances, Medical Allowances, Special Allowances, Health Insurance, Contributory Pension Schemes, Family Allowances	Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Revenue Inspector, District Revenue Officer (DRO), Deputy Tahsildar
Typist	INR 25,515	INR 22,994	INR 3.1 LPA	House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, City Compensatory Allowances, Medical Allowances, Special Allowances, Health Insurance, Contributory Pension Schemes, Family Allowances	Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Revenue Inspector, District Revenue Officer (DRO), Deputy Tahsildar

TNPSC Group 4 Center List

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 (0201), Aanaimalai (0202), Annur (0203), Coimbatore North (0204), Coimbatore South (0205), Kinathukadavu (0206), Madukarai (0207), Mettupalayam (0208), Perur (0209), Pollachi (0210), Sulur (0211), Valparai (0212)
Cuddalore	Cuddalore (0301), Bhuvanagiri (0302), Chidambaram (0303), Kattumannarkoil (0304), Kurinjipadi (0305), Panruti (0306), Srimushnam (0307), Thittakudi (0308), Veppur (0309), Virudhachalam (0310)
Dharmapuri	Dharmapuri (0401), Harur (0402), Karimangalam (0403), Nallampalli (0404), Palacode (0405), Pappireddipatti (0406), Pennagaram (0407)
Dindigul	Dindigul (0501), Atthur (0502), Dindigul East (0503), Dindigul West (0504), Guziliyamparai (0505), Kodaikanal (0506), Natham (0507), Nilakottai (0508), Oddanchatram (0509), Palani (0510), Vedasandur (0511)
Erode	Erode (0601), Anthiyur (0602), Bhavani (0603), Gobichettipalayam (0604), Kodumudi (0605), Modakurichi (0606), Nambiyur (0607), Perundurai (0608), Sathiyamangalam (0609)
Kallakurichi	Kallakurichi (3401), Chinnasalem (3402), Sankarapuram (3404), Tirukoilur (3405), Ulundurpet (3406)
Kancheepuram	Kancheepuram (0701), Kundrathur (0702), Sriperumbudur (0703), Uthiramerur (0704), Walajabad (0705)
Kanyakumari	Nagercoil (0801), Agasteeswaram (0802), Kalkulam (0803), Killiyur (0804), Thiruvatar (0805), Thovalai (0806), Vilavankodu (0807)
Karur	Karur (0901), Aravakurichi (0902), Kadavur (0903), Krishnarayapuram (0904), Kulithalai (0905), Manmangalam (0906), Pugalur (0907)
Krishnagiri	Krishnagiri (3101), Anjetty (3102), Bargur (3103), Hosur (3104), Pochampalli (3105), Sulagiri (3106), Thenkanikottai (3107), Uthangarai (3108)
Madurai	Madurai (1001), Kallikudi (1002), Madurai East (1003), Madurai North (1004), Madurai South (1005), Madurai West (1006), Melur (1007), Peraiyur (1008), Thirumangalam (1009), Thiruparankundram (1010), Usilampatti (101