TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026: Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, VAO & Other Posts for 10th Pass
Big news for every 10th pass candidate in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) 2026 for 6,574 vacancies across 46 different post codes. The largest share goes to Junior Assistant (3,743), Typist (1,572) and Steno-Typist (464), along with Village Administrative Officer (291), Bill and Tax Collector, Forest Watcher and more. Most posts need only an SSLC pass, and pay goes up to Level 10 of the Tamil Nadu pay matrix. Explore more Tamil Nadu government jobs too.
Online applications run from 6 October 2026 to 5 November 2026 (11:59 PM), and the single written exam is on 10 January 2027. Typist and Steno posts also need Government Technical Examination certificates, and a few posts need a degree or HSC. Below you will find the post-wise vacancies, qualification, age limits, pay, exam pattern, fees and the two-step application process. Read it fully before you pay anything. GovtJobsAlert.in has checked every detail against the official notification.
Key Highlights of TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026
TNPSC conducts recruitment for Tamil Nadu government departments, boards and corporations. This Group 4 notice covers 46 post codes; most seats need only an SSLC pass.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam | Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) |
| Advertisement | No. 747, Notification No. 11/2026 dated 06.10.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,574 (across 46 different post codes) |
| Main Posts | Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, VAO |
| Minimum Qualification | SSLC (10th) pass for most posts |
| Pay | Level 3 to Level 10 (varies by post) |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu (two posts can be posted outside the state) |
| Last Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 10 January 2027 |
TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2026: How Many Junior Assistant, Typist and Steno-Typist Posts?
| Post Group | Vacancies | Post Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant (Security, Non Security, Accounts, cum Typist) | 3,743 | 14 |
| Typist | 1,572 | 7 |
| Steno Typist, Shorthand Typist, Personal Clerk | 464 | 9 |
| Village Administrative Officer | 291 | 1 |
| Bill Collector and Tax Collector | 204 | 3 |
| Revenue Assistant | 96 | 1 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (incl. Computer Operator) | 55 | 2 |
| Executive Officer (Grade IV) | 46 | 1 |
| Forest Watcher and Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 41 | 2 |
| Telephone Operator, Jr Inspector of Co-op Societies, Record Clerk, Lab Assistants, Sales Assistant | 62 | 6 |
| Total | 6,574 | 46 |
The single biggest post is Junior Assistant (Non Security), post code 2600, with 2,610 of the openings. The numbers are tentative and can change before counselling, and the department-wise split will be announced later. Some counts include backlog seats, and Forest Watcher includes seats for outstanding sportspersons. Note that Junior Assistant 3788 selectees must be ready to work anywhere in India, and Sales Assistant 3806 selectees in New Delhi, Kolkata or anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
What is the Eligibility for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post (Code) | Requirement |
|---|---|
| VAO, Junior Assistant (most codes), Bill / Tax Collector, Revenue Assistant, Jr Administrative Assistant 3835, Record Clerk, Forest Watcher | SSLC (10th) pass |
| Typist (2200, 4200, 3834) and Junior Assistant cum Typist 3804 | SSLC + Govt Technical Exam in Typewriting: Higher / Senior in Tamil and English, or Higher / Senior in one and Lower / Junior in the other + Computer on Office Automation (COA) certificate |
| Typist 3846 (Waqf Board) | SSLC + Typewriting Higher / Senior in Tamil and English + COA |
| Typist 3844 and 3852 | SSLC + Typewriting Senior Grade in both Tamil and English |
| Typist 3817 | HSC or equivalent + Typewriting Higher in one language and Lower in the other + COA |
| Steno Typist Gr III (2300, 4300, 3837, 3838) | SSLC + Typewriting and Shorthand, Higher / Senior in Tamil and English or Higher / Senior in one and Lower / Junior in the other + COA |
| Steno Typist 3847 (Waqf Board) | SSLC + Typewriting and Shorthand Higher / Senior in Tamil and English + COA |
| Steno Typist 3845 and Personal Clerk 3841 | SSLC + Typewriting and Shorthand in Tamil and English, both Senior Grade |
| Shorthand Typist Gr III 3853 | SSLC + Typewriting Senior in both languages + Shorthand Senior in both (or Senior in one, Junior in other) + COA exam |
| Steno Typist 3672 (CMDA) | Degree (10+2+3) + Typewriting and Shorthand as specified + COA exam |
| Jr Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) 3836 | SSLC + Typewriting English and Tamil Higher Grade + COA |
| Junior Assistant 3521 and 3816 | Any degree from a recognised university |
| Junior Assistant 3520 and Junior Assistant (Accounts) 3848 | B.Com degree |
| Junior Assistant 3321 | Degree + COA certificate |
| Junior Assistant 3788 | Any degree with Diploma in Co-operative Management, or Co-operation as a special subject |
| Sales Assistant 3806 | Any degree (preferably Business Administration, Commerce, Corporate, Marketing or Economics) |
| Executive Officer Gr IV 1655 | SSLC, or the title of “Tamil Pulavar” (religious-institution staff with 5+ years’ service preferred) |
| Jr Inspector of Co-op Societies 1095 | SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC and BCM: SSLC or college-eligibility certificate; others: Intermediate or Pre-University pass (B.Com or Co-op Management diploma preferred) |
| Telephone Operator 3822 | SSLC + training certificate in operating a Telephone Board |
| Laboratory Assistant 3103 | HSC with Science |
| Senior Laboratory Assistant 3746 | HSC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany |
| Forest Guard with Driving Licence 3318 | HSC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany + valid driving licence + 3 years LMV / HMV driving experience + basic automobile knowledge + first aid certificate (ex-Army preferred) |
For most Typist, Steno and Junior Assistant cum Typist posts, you may apply without the COA certificate, but if selected you must get it within probation or two years of appointment. Typewriting and Shorthand certificates, however, must already be in hand. Every qualification must be held on 6 October 2026, the notification date. For degree posts, the degree must follow the order 10th, then HSC or Diploma (or its equivalent), then UG degree. A Matriculate Ex-Serviceman with at least 15 years in the Armed Forces is treated as eligible for posts needing graduation. Passing the Board of Open School 10th exam counts as SSLC. If you are a 10th pass job seeker, the SSLC-only posts are your best entry point.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
| Category | Age Limit (most posts) |
|---|---|
| Others (not SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), BCM) | 18 to 30 years |
| BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC | Up to 32 years |
| SC, SC(A), ST | Up to 35 years |
| PwBD | Others 40; BC/MBC 42; SC/ST 45 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Others 48; reserved communities 53 |
| Destitute Widow | 35 years (40 for VAO and Executive Officer) |
| Post | Special Age Rule |
|---|---|
| VAO 2025 | Minimum 21. Others: up to 30 (PwBD 40, Ex-Servicemen 48). Reserved communities: up to 40 (PwBD 50, Ex-Servicemen 53) |
| Executive Officer Gr IV 1655 | 25 to 35 (Others); BC/MBC 37; SC/ST 40 |
| Forest Watcher / Forest Guard | 21 to 30 (Others); BC/MBC 33; SC/ST 35; PwBD not eligible |
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Here is a rule many miss: reserved-community candidates who hold a qualification higher than SSLC have no maximum age limit on most posts, and several corporation posts carry no upper limit for them at all. “No maximum age limit” still means you must not have completed 60 years. The tables use merged cells, so check your own post code in Table 4.1 of the notification.
What is the Salary for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
| Pay Level | Posts (as printed in the notification) |
|---|---|
| Level 10 | Steno Typist Gr III 2300, 3837, 3672; Jr Inspector of Co-op Societies; Senior Lab Assistant |
| Level 8 | VAO; Junior Assistant 3512, 3851, 3521, 3816; Jr Administrative Assistant 3835; JA cum Typist; Typist 2200, 3834, 3846, 3817; Steno Typist 3847; Telephone Operator; Lab Assistant; Sales Assistant |
| Level 5 | Forest Guard with Driving Licence |
| Level 3 (₹19,500 – ₹62,000) | Junior Assistant (Accounts) 3848 |
| Level 3 (₹16,600 – ₹52,400) | Bill Collector 3214 |
| Level 3 | Record Clerk; Forest Watcher |
| ₹17,000 – ₹54,060 | Junior Assistant 3788 |
The pay column is printed once per block of posts, so many rows (including Junior Assistant 2600) sit under a block value rather than their own figure. The notification gives rupee ranges only for the three posts shown above. Corporation posts marked EPF come with Employees’ Provident Fund.
If you hold typing and shorthand certificates, look closely at the Steno posts. Many of them sit at Level 10, above the Level 8 shown for most Junior Assistant and Typist rows, and only holders of both certificates can apply.
What is the Selection Process for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | Single OMR exam; your rank comes from these marks |
| Onscreen Certificate Verification | 1:3 general and 1:2 reserved for VAO, JA, Typist, Steno; 1:6 for Forest posts |
| Physical Standards and Endurance Test | Forest posts only; walk 25 km (men) or 16 km (women, third gender) in 4 hours, held at Chennai |
| Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling | By rank, subject to reservation |
| Part | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test | 100 / 150 |
| B | General Studies | 75 |
| C | Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 |
| All parts | SSLC standard, 3 hours | 200 / 300 |
Parts B and C together carry 150 marks. Part B and C are evaluated only if you score 40% (60 marks) in Part A, and you need at least 90 marks out of 300 to qualify, whatever your community. Do not leave any bubble blank: darken Option [E] if you do not know the answer, because 0.5 mark is deducted for every question left blank. Differently abled candidates who studied only English can take General English instead of Part A. Plan your preparation with our syllabus guides.
Forest posts also need height of 163 cm for men (152 cm ST) and 150 cm for women and third gender (145 cm ST), with the prescribed chest measurement.
How to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register first on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform of the TNPSC exam portal (link in Essential Links). Pay ₹150, link your Aadhaar and enter your SSLC register number exactly. Skip this if your OTR is already valid. |
| 2 | Note your registration number and the User ID and password you create at OTR. The Group 4 application opens only through this login. |
| 3 | Log in again and click “APPLY” against CCSE-IV (Group IV Services). Check your OTR details first, since they auto-fill the form. |
| 4 | Choose the post option: “All the Posts” or “Posts other than Forest Guard with Driving Licence / Forest Watcher”. Upload a photo taken on or after 6 October 2026 and your signature, and pay the ₹100 exam fee online unless exempted. Most certificates are uploaded later, when called for. |
| 5 | Preview, then submit. Save the confirmation of both the OTR and the application. |
Think carefully about the post option in step 4. Choose “All the Posts” only if you meet the height and chest standards and can walk 25 km (or 16 km) in four hours; otherwise pick the second option so the forest posts do not affect you. You have applied only after clicking SUBMIT; a preview does not count. Edit until 5 November, then only in the correction window (9 to 11 November 2026). Keep your SSLC mark sheet and any community or age-concession certificate ready, because missing them leads to rejection.
What are the Important Dates for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 6 October 2026 |
| Last Date (fee included) | 5 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026 |
| Written Exam | 10 January 2027, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Hall Ticket | Not announced yet |
What is the Application Fee for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (once, valid 5 years) | ₹150 |
| Examination Fee | ₹100 |
| SC, SC(A), ST | Full exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Full exemption |
| Destitute Widow | Full exemption |
| BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC | Three free chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | Two free chances |
Pay online by Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI; service charges are extra. Demand drafts and postal orders are not accepted, and applications sent with them are rejected. Every concession claim uses up one free chance, and the Yes/No choice cannot be changed later.
What Rules Can Get You Rejected in TNPSC Group 4 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Qualification date | All qualifications must be held on 6 October 2026 |
| Government service | Others with 5 or more years in Central or State service are not eligible, even within the age limit |
| Religion-specific posts | Executive Officer Gr IV (HR&CE) is for Hindus only; Typist 3846 and Steno Typist 3847 (Waqf Board) are for Muslims only |
| Visual disability | Blind and low-vision candidates are not eligible for Judicial Department and State Legal Services Authority posts |
| Forest posts | PwBD not eligible; Forest Guard only: vision 6/6 without glasses, and colour blindness, squint or Lasik surgery disqualifies |
| Tamil knowledge | Without proof, you must pass the Second Class Language Test within 2 years of appointment, failing which you will be discharged |
| SC/ST status | Persons from other States are not treated as SC/ST in Tamil Nadu |
| Fee concession | A false free-chance claim means rejection and a one-year debarment |
| Fee and documents | Unpaid fee or missing supporting documents lead to rejection |
| Equivalent qualification | Upload the Government order on equivalence, failing which the candidature is rejected |
| Tamil knowledge proof | Tamil as a language in SSLC, HSC or degree, Tamil-medium schooling, or the Second Class Language Test (Full Test) |
| OMR sheet | Darkening more than one bubble means that answer is not evaluated |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age concession does not apply if already recruited to a government post |
| Exam hall | No entry without the hall ticket; banned items can lead to debarment |
TNPSC Group 4 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 (CCSE-IV) – 6,574 Posts: Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist & Other Posts
- Visit TNPSC Group 4 Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tamil Nadu Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
With 6,574 seats and SSLC as the entry bar, TNPSC Group 4 is one of the most open government exams in Tamil Nadu. Finish your OTR this week, apply well before 5 November 2026, and start your Tamil Part A practice now, because it decides whether the rest of your paper is checked at all. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the hall ticket and more state PSC and other government jobs.