TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is responsible for conducting the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025. The exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various Group 4 posts. The vacancy against each post is released by the commission under different departments that come under the Government of Tamil Nadu. The TNPSC Group 4 preliminary exam will be held on July 12, 2025.
Latest Updates:
- TNPSC group 4 exam notification for 2025 session has been released. The TNPSC group 4 prelims will be conducted on July 12, 2025.
- TNPSC group 4 registration process will commence April 29, 2025 onwards.
Candidates who are preparing for the exam must be aware of the exam pattern & syllabus. Understanding TNPSC Group 4 syllabus helps candidates know important topics that are relevant to the examination. They can also assess which topic they must focus on more attentively according to their preparation.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the exam calendar for 2025 session at tnpsc.gov.in. As per the calendar, TNPSC group 4 preliminary exam will be conducted on July 12, 2025. Check dates below:
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| TNPSC group 4 exam notification 2025 |
April 25, 2025 |
| TNPSC group 4 exam date 2025 |
July 12, 2025 |
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2022: Important Dates
TNPSC releases the exam dates on the official website. Check TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in the table below:
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Dates
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TNPSC Group 4 Registration Starts
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April 29, 2025
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TNPSC Group 4 Registration Ends
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May 31, 2025
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Release of Admit Card
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TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date (Prelims)
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July 12, 2025 |
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TNPSC Group 4 Result (Prelims)
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TBA |
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) for various Grade D posts. These posts include Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, and others. The post of Village Administrative Officer is the most sought-after post among candidates. The main reason for this is that the selection process does not include the interview round and can be cracked easily provided if efforts are made in the right direction.
The following services are included in the TNPSC Group 4 examination:
- Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
- Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service
- Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service
- Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service
- Tamil Nadu Survey and Land Records Subordinate Service
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Highlights
Interested candidates can check the overview of the Group 4 examination in the table below. The table includes important details like conducted body, exam mode, exam level, and others.
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Details
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Exam Name
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TNPSC Group 4
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Conducting Body
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
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Exam Level
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State
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Frequency of Exam
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Once a year
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Mode of Exam
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Offline
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Duration of Exam
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180 minutes
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Medium of Exam
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Tamil & English
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TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to be recruited for a Group 4 post in Tamil Nadu must fulfil the eligibility criteria of the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The detailed eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 4 exam is mentioned below:
Educational Qualification
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Posts
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Eligibility Criteria
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Forest Apprentice
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Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Forestry or similar subjects in order to become eligible for the position of Forest Apprentice. Aspirants having Botany, Marine Biology, Geology, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Zoology, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, Statistics, and Wildlife Biology as their main subjects in bachelor's degree are also eligible
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Typist
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Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent
Candidates must also have passed the Government typing examination (technical) in English & Tamil.
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Village Administrative Officer
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Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with minimum percentage of marks as required by the commission
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Junior Assistant
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Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with minimum percentage of marks as required by the commission
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Steno Typist
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Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent
Candidates must also have passed the Government typing and shorthand examination (technical) in English & Tamil.
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Age Limit
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Posts
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Age Limit
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Forest Apprentice
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- General: 18-32
- SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs: 18-39
- Ex-Servicemen: 18-37
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Grama Niladhari
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- General: 21-30
- Others: 21-40
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Village Development Officer
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- General: 21-32
- Others: 21-42
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Nationality
Candidates must be Indian National to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam
Read More: TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates who are preparing for the exam must know the exam pattern. Interested candidates can check the latest exam pattern of the TNPSC Group 4 exam below:
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Subjects
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No. of Questions
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Marks
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General Tamil
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100
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150
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General Studies
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75
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150
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Aptitude & Mental Ability Test
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25
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Total
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200
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300
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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025
The syllabus for the TNPSC Group 4 exam is important for candidates as it is the basis of their preparation. Aspirants can check the detailed syllabus below:
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Sections
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Topics
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General English/ General Tamil
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Grammar, Literature, Authors & Their Literary Works
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General Studies
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General Science, History & Culture Of India & Tamil Nadu, Indian Polity, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian National Movement, and Current Affairs
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Aptitude & Mental Ability
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Mathematical Ability & Logical Reasoning
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Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be able to fill out the application form on the official website. The dates to fill out the application form are yet to be announced by the commission. Meanwhile, aspirants can check the steps below to fill out the application form:
- Visit the official website of the commission
- Click on the tab named New User and register on it using your personal details like name, email address, and mobile number.
- Once registered, log in with the set credentials
- Upon logging in, candidates can access the application form
- Fill out educational details and upload the documents asked in the application form
- Upload scanned photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the application form
Read More: TNPSC Group 4 Application Form
TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card 2025
Candidates who successfully fill out the application form will receive their admit cards. The admit card can be accessed by candidates through the TNPSC official website. The admit card must be carried by candidates to the examination centre. Students failing to bring their admit cards will not be allowed in the examination hall. Candidates must also check the details mentioned on the admit card. The details are as follows:
- Name of the candidate
- Name of the Parents
- Category of the candidate
- Photograph
- Signature
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Registration Number
- Roll Number
- Venue of Examination
- Date of Examination
- Time of Examination
Read More: TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card
TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) releases the answer key on its official website. The answer key released after the conclusion of the examination is provisional in nature. In other words, students will get the opportunity to challenge the answer key against the answers released by the commission. The final answer key is released along with the result. The final answer key will have correct answers of the questions asked in the paper.
TNPSC Group 4 Result 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 result will be announced on the official website by the commission. The commission displays the list of candidates with their roll number and names along with the marks scored by them. Below are the steps to check the TNPSC Group 4 result 2023:
- Visit the official website of TNPSC
- Click on the TNPSC Group 4 Result link
- On the screen will come a list of the positions for which results have been released.
- Check the post for which you appeared in the examination and click the link there.
- The screen will display the result.
- Save and download the result
- Print off a copy of the page for your records.
Read More: TNPSC Group 4 Results 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the cutoff along with the result. The TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates must score in order to become eligible for the counselling round. The cutoff score may vary depending on different factors such as the number of vacancies released, the number of candidates appeared for the examination, and the difficulty level of the paper.
TNPSC Group 4 Rank List 2025
The commission prepares the rank list containing the names of candidates who are shortlisted for the counselling round. The rank list contains the names of those candidates who cleared the minimum cutoff score.
TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2025
The counselling process is conducted for those candidates who have been shortlisted through the rank list. During the counselling round, the candidate has to choose the unit/department of their own preference. The allocation will be made according to the marks obtained by candidates. The TNPSC Group 4 counselling process also involves the document verification process. Students must carry all important documents (both original and photocopies) to the counselling venue.
