Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 4
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 4

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024: Answer Key Dates, Eligibility, Vacancy & Result

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 was conducted on June 09, 2024 by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to check their TNPSC answer key and results soon.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is a designated body for conducting the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024. 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 exam 2024 was held on June 9. 

Latest Updates:

  • TNPSC Group 4 answer key for the prelims is expected to be released soon at tnpsc.gov.in. 
  • TNPSC Group 4 exam was successfully held on June 9, 2024. Candidates will be able to check their results online soon. 

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 2024: Important Dates

TNPSC releases the exam dates on the official website. However, for the year 2024, the exam dates have not been released yet. Meanwhile, interested candidates can check the tentative TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in the table below:

Particulars

Dates

TNPSC Group 4 Registration Starts

January 25, 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Registration Ends

February 28, 2024

Release of Admit Card

May 27, 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date (Prelims)

June 9, 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024

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 2024: 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.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

TNPSC Group 4

Conducting Body

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

Exam Level

State

Frequency of Exam

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Offline

Duration of Exam

180 minutes

Medium of Exam

Tamil & English

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024: 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

Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Forest Apprentice

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

Typist

Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent

Candidates must also have passed the Government typing examination (technical) in English & Tamil.

Village Administrative Officer

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with minimum percentage of marks as required by the commission

Junior Assistant

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with minimum percentage of marks as required by the commission

Steno Typist

Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent

Candidates must also have passed the Government typing and shorthand examination (technical) in English & Tamil.

Age Limit

Posts

Age Limit

Forest Apprentice

  • General: 18-32
  • SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs: 18-39
  • Ex-Servicemen: 18-37

Grama Niladhari

  • General: 21-30
  • Others: 21-40

Village Development Officer

  • General: 21-32
  • Others: 21-42

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 2024

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:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks

General Tamil

100

150

General Studies 

75

150

Aptitude & Mental Ability Test 

25

Total

200

300

Read More: TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024

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:

Sections

Topics

General English/ General Tamil

Grammar, Literature, Authors & Their Literary Works

General Studies

General Science, History & Culture Of India & Tamil Nadu, Indian Polity, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian National Movement, and Current Affairs

Aptitude & Mental Ability

Mathematical Ability & Logical Reasoning

Read More: TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Application Form 2024

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 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card 2024

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 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2024

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 2024

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 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff 2024

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 2024

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 2024

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.

TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2024 has been by the commission. Interested candidates can check the vacancy released by TNPSC for Group 4 exam for different posts in the table below:

Group 4 Posts

Vacancy

Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Officer

108

Typist

1705

Steno-Typist (Grade–III)

445

Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board

49

Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu Waqf Board

27

Junior Assistant (Non–Security)

2442

Junior Assistant (Security)

44

Forest Guard

171

Forest Guard with Driving License

192

Forest Watcher

526

Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)

288

Total

6244

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How TNPSC Group 4 exam 2023 is conducted?

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2023 is conducted in an offline mode.

When will TNPSC Group 4 exam 2023 be conducted?

The TNPSC Group 4 exam date is June 9, 2024. The application forms for TNPSC Group 4 are out for the same.

What is the age limit for the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

The age limit criteria for the TNPSC Group 4 exam vary as per the posts. The age limit criteria for different posts are as follows:

Posts

Age Limit

Forest Apprentice

  • General: 18-32
  • SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs: 18-39
  • Ex-Servicemen: 18-37

Grama Niladhari

  • General: 21-30
  • Others: 21-40

Village Development Officer

  • General: 21-32
  • Others: 21-42

What documents are required during the TNPSC Group 4 counselling round?

Candidates must bring the following documents during the counselling round:

  • Admit Card
  • Scorecard
  • X Marksheet
  • XII Marksheet (if applicable)
  • Graduation Marksheet (If app)
  • Passport size photograph
  • Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate ( if applicable)
  • Any other certificate/document (if required)

How many vacancies are there in the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2022?

The commission released 7301 vacancies for the TNPSC Group 4 exam in the year 2022.

What is TNPSC Group 4 registration date 2024?

TNPSC Group 4 application forms are out at tnpsc.gov.in. Eligible candidates can apply for TNPSC COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION-IV (GROUP-IV SERVICES) till February 28, 2024.

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