TNPSC-GRPIV
Recruitment for the Posts of
Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
Junior Assistant (Non-Security)
Junior Assistant (Security)
Bill Collector Grade-I
Typist
Steno-Typist Grade-III
Forest Guard*
Forest Guard with Driving Licence*
Forest Watcher*
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)*
Other Group IV Services
*Forest Department posts may have additional eligibility and physical standards.
Selection Process for TNPSC Group IV
- Written Examination
- Certificate Verification
- Counselling / Final Selection
- Note: There is no Interview for TNPSC Group IV recruitment.
Educational Qualification for TNPSC Group IV
- Candidates must have passed SSLC (10th Standard) or its equivalent from a recognized Board.
- Candidates should be eligible for admission to Higher Secondary or College courses.
- Typist and Steno-Typist posts require additional Typewriting and/or Shorthand qualifications as prescribed in the official notification.
Physical Measurement Test for TNPSC Group IV
There is no Physical Measurement Test (PMT) or Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for most TNPSC Group IV posts.
Important Notes
- Objective Type Examination (OMR Based)
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 300
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90
- Medium of Examination: Tamil / English
- No Negative Marking
Age Limit for TNPSC Group IV
The upper age limit may vary for certain posts such as VAO and other special category posts. Candidates should refer to the latest TNPSC notification for post-wise eligibility.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (OC) | 18 – 32 Years |
| BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC | Up to 34 Years* |
| SC / SC(A) / ST | Up to 37 Years* |
| Destitute Widow | Up to 37 Years* |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 50 Years (as per Government norms) |
Important Highlights
- Minimum Qualification: SSLC (10th Pass)
- No Interview Process
- Direct Recruitment through Written Examination
- Reservation and Communal Roster Applicable
- Final Selection is based on Written Examination Marks, Certificate Verification and Counselling
- One of the largest recruitment examinations conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission every year.
Written Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test | 100 | 150 |
| General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
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