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TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024 - Result (Out), Cutoff, Selection process, Answer key

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TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date : 13 Jul' 2025 - 13 Jul' 2025
Updated on 14th November, 2024 by Vishnukumar V

About TNPSC Group 4 2025

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has announced the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2025 date on the official website. As per the TNPSC Group 4 2025 notification date, it will be released on April 25, 2025. The TNPSC Group 4 notification 2025 will be released at tnpsc.gov.in. The commission also released TNPSC Group 4 2025 exam dates on the official website. According to the schedule, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is going to be held on July 13, 2025. 

Candidates preparing for the exam must check the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2024 for their preparations. The commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket 2025 online for those who submit the application form successfully on the official website - tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates can use their valid login credentials to download the TNPSC Group 4 2025 hall ticket including the application number and date of birth. 

TNPSC will release the TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 after the conclusion of the exam. The selection process of TNPSC Group 4 comprises a written exam and document verification. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts Combined Civil Services Examination - 4 (Group-IV) to select candidates for various posts. 

The candidates will be commissioned in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service, Tamil Nadu Survey and Land Records Subordinate Service and Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service. To be eligible for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025, candidates should be at least of 18 years of age and have passed SSLC or any other equivalent examination. 

Based on the performance in the written exam, the commission will release a tentative list of candidates selected for document verification. Eligible candidates will be called for counselling where they will be allotted posts or departments as per their rank in the merit list. 

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TNPSC Group 4 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Exam Group 4
Short Exam Name
TNPSC Group 4
Conducting Body
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
Matriculate
Languages
English +1 more
Mode Of Application
offline +1 more
Application Fee
Online : 100
Mode Of Exam
offline
Mode Of Counselling
offline
Exam Duration
3 Hours
No Of Seats
6244

TNPSC Group 4 Important Dates

TNPSC Group 4 Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Exam Group 4 (session 2024)

09 Nov' 2024 - 21 Nov' 2024 . OnlineOn Going
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Certificate verification

TNPSC Group 4 Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Exam Group 4 (session 2025)

25 Apr' 2025 - 25 Apr' 2025 . Online
Advertisement Date
Notification date
13 Jul' 2025 - 13 Jul' 2025 . Offline
Exam Date
Exam date

The hall ticket of TNPSC Group 4 will be released in online mode on the official website. TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket 2025 can be downloaded by logging with their application ID and date of birth. The examination authority will not send the hard copy of TNPSC hall ticket 2025 by post. The admit card is issued to candidates who successfully register for the exam. 

Candidates can download their admit card till the day of their exam. The hall ticket carries information like candidate’s name, roll number, registration number, date of birth, photograph, signature, date, time, city etc. In case of any error in TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket/admit card, candidates should contact the examination officials for correction.

The eligibility criteria of TNPSC Group 4 2025 are the set of guidelines in terms of age and educational qualification which are required to be fulfilled by candidates in order to be eligible for the recruitment exam. The following table provides TNPSC Group 4 2025 eligibility criteria for different posts.

Age Limit for Village Administrative Officer Posts                                                                           

Category Maximum age Minimum Age 
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes.42 years 21 years
Others32 years 21 years 

Age limit for Junior Assistant(Non-Security), Junior Assistant(Security), Bill Collector-Grade I, Field Surveyor, Draftsman, Typist and Steno-Typist (Grade -III) Posts. 

Category Mininum Age Maximum age 
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar), Scheduled Tribes and Destitute Widows of all castes 18 Years37 Years
Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes and Backward Classes (Muslims)34 Years
Others (i.e., Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs and BCMs )32 Years
For the persons who are trained in Survey in ITI in Tamil Nadu, in respect of posts of Field Surveyor and Draftsman only37 Years

Note – Relaxation in age will be provided to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs, Destitute Widows, Differently Abled Persons, Ex-servicemen, other categories of persons etc

Educational Qualification - Must have passed SSLC or equivalent examination. Those who have not passed SSLC examination or its equivalent are not eligible.

Knowledge in Tamil - Applicants must have knowledge of Tamil.

Tamil Nadu Public Services Commission releases the TNPSC Group 4 application form 2025 online on the official website. Eligible applicants are advised to fill out and submit the TNPSC Group 4 2024 application form on or before the last date. Candidates can check below the procedure of online application.

Step 1: Visit the official website of TNPSC.

Step 2: One-time registration is mandatory before applying for any post.

Step 3: Candidates will have to register by paying Rs 150. One time registration is valid for 5 years from the date of registration.

Step 4: For TNPSC Group 4 registration 2025, candidates must have scanned images of photograph, certificates and signature.

Step 5: To apply, applicants have to click on ‘Apply’ tab provided against each vacancy.

Step 6: Enter User ID and Password generated after a successful registration.

Step 7: Select the name of the TNPSC Group 4 post or service for which they wish to apply.

Step 8: Applicants are required to upload scanned images of photograph and signature

Step 9: In TNPSC Group 4 application form, candidates will have to enter name, post, educational qualification, category, date of birth, address, email ID, exam centre etc.

Step 10: After submitting TNPSC Group 4 application form, candidates can take printout of the same in PDF format. 

Note – Candidates can pay the examination fees online and offline within 2 days from the date of submission of online application.

Application Fees 

Registration fees – Rs.150/- (One Time Registration)

Examination Fees - Rs.100/-

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Documents Required at Exam TNPSC Group 4 2025

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Exam Group 4 2025

  • Admit card
  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport
  • Driving license

TNPSC Group 4 2025 Exam Centers

StateCity
Tamil Nadu
Ariyalur
Sendurai
Udayarpalayam
Chennai
Pollachi
Coimbatore North
Coimbatore South
Mettupalayam
Sulur
Valparai
Cuddalore
Chidambaram
Kattumannarkoil
Kurinjipadi
Neyveli
Panruti
Harur
Pappireddipatti
Pennagaram
Dindigul
Kodaikanal
Natham
Oddanchatram
Palani
Vedasandur
Erode
Bhavani
Gobichettipalayam
Perundurai
Sathyamangalam
Kancheepuram
Chengalpattu
Sriperumbudur
Madurantakam
Nagercoil
Kanyakumari
Karur
Aravakurichi
Kadavur
Krishnarayapuram
Kulithalai
Krishnagiri
Denkanikottai
Uthangarai
Madurai North
Madurai South
Melur
Peraiyur
Usilampatti
Vadipatti
Nagapattinam
Kilvelur
Mayiladuthurai
Tharangambadi
Thirukkuvalai
Vedaranyam
Namakkal
Rasipuram
Gudalur
Kotagiri
Kundah
Perambalur
Kunnam
Veppanthattai
Pudukkottai
Alangudi
Aranthangi
Gandarvakkottai
Iluppur
Karambakkudi
Kulathur
Manamelkudi
Ponnamaravathi
Thirumayam
Ramanathapuram
Kadaladi
Kamudi
Paramakudi
Rameswaram
Salem
Attur
Mettur
Omalur
Yercaud
Sivaganga
Devakottai
Ilayangudi
Manamadurai
Thanjavur
Kumbakonam
Orathanadu
Papanasam
Pattukkottai
Peravurani
Thiruvaiyaru
Thiruvidaimaruthur
Theni
Andipatti
Bodinayakanur
Periyakulam
Uthamapalayam
Thiruvallur
Pattabiram
Ponneri
Poonamallee
Uthukkottai
Arani
Chengam
Cheyyar
Polur
Vandavasi
Thiruvarur
Mannargudi
Nannilam
Sathankulam
Thottiyam
Thuraiyur
Tirunelveli
Alangulam
Ambasamudram
Nanguneri
Radhapuram
Sankarankovil
Shenkottai
Sivagiri
Tenkasi
Veerakeralampudur
Tiruppur
Dharapuram
Madathukulam
Palladam
Vellore
Ambur
Arcot
Katpadi
Vaniyambadi
Wallajah
Viluppuram
Gingee
Kallakurichi
Sankarapuram
Tindivanam
Rajapalayam
Sattur
Sivakasi
Srivilliputhur
Tiruchuli

According to the exam pattern of TNPSC Group 4, the written exam will comprise three sections – General Studies, Aptitude Test and General Tamil/General English. The question booklet will carry total 200 questions. Maximum marks allotted for the test is 300. Candidates will be given 3 hours to answer the questions. There will be two types of question paper sets. 

Type 1 comprises General Studies, Aptitude Test and General English. Type 2 consists of General Studies, Aptitude Test and General Tamil. Candidates will be given option to choose either General English/General Hindi. The questions on General Studies will be set in English and Tamil. Question paper of General Tamil/ General English will be in respective languages.

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TNPSC Group 4 2025 Syllabus

TNPSC Group 4 2025 Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Exam Group 4 2025

General studies: Unit 01


General science
  • Nature of universe, measurement of physical quantities, general scientific laws in motion-force, pressure and energy, everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity, magnetism, light, sound
  • Everyday application of the basic principles of heat and nuclear physics in our daily life
  • Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides, metallurgy and food adulterants
  • Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases
  • Environmental science

General studies: Unit 02


Current events
  • Latest diary of events, national symbols, profile of states, eminent personalities and places in news, sports, books and authors
  • Welfare scheme of government, political parties and political system in Tamil Nadu and India
  • Latest inventions in science and technology, geographical landmarks, current socio-economic issues

General studies: Unit 03


Geography
  • Earth location, physical features, monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, water resources, rivers, soil, minerals and natural resources, forest and wildlife, agriculture pattern
  • Transport-communication
  • Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu and India
  • Calamities, disaster management, environment, climate change

General studies: Unit 04


History and culture of India
  • Indus Valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas, South Indian history
  • Characteristics of Indian culture, unity in diversity-race, language, custom
  • India as a secular state

General studies: Unit 05


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, judiciary in India, 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

General studies: Unit 06


Indian economy
  • Nature of Indian economy, five year plan models, an assessment, planning commission and Niti Aayog
  • Sources of revenue, Reserve Bank of India, finance commission, resource sharing between union and state governments, goods and services tax
  • Economic trends-employment generation, land reforms and agriculture, application of science and technology in agriculture, industrial growth, rural welfare oriented programmes, social problems, population, education, health, employment, poverty

General studies: Unit 07


Indian national movement
  • National renaissance, early uprising against British rule, Indian National Congress, Emergence of leaders-B.R Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O. Chidambaranar, Thanthai Periyar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi
  • Emergence of leaders: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Rajaji, Subhash Chandra Bose, Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar, Moovalur Ramamirtham and other national leaders
  • Different modes of agitation of Tamil Nadu and movements

General studies: Unit 08


History, culture, heritage, and socio-political movements of Tamil Nadu
  • History of tamil society, related archaeological discoveries, tamil literature from sangam age till contemporary times
  • Thirukkural: (a) Significance as a secular literature. (b) Relevance to everyday life. (c) Impact of Thirukkural on humanity. (d) Thirukkural and universal values-equality, humanism, etc. (e) Relevance to socio-politico-economic affairs
  • Thirukkural: (f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
  • Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle, early agitations against against British rule, role of women in freedom struggle
  • Various social reformers, social reform movements and social transformation of Tamil Nadu

General studies: Unit 09


Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
  • Social justice and social harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development
  • Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu
  • Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth

Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 01


Simplification

    Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 02


    Percentage

      Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 03


      Highest common factor (HCF)

        Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 04


        Lowest common multiple (LCM)

          Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 05


          Ratio and proportion

            Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 06


            Simple interest

              Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 07


              Compound interest

                Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 08


                Area

                  Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 09


                  Volume

                    Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 10


                    Time and work

                      Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 11


                      Logical reasoning

                        Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 12


                        Puzzles

                          Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 13


                          Dice

                            Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 14


                            Visual reasoning

                              Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 15


                              Alpha numeric reasoning

                                Aptitude and mental ability test: Unit 16


                                Number series

                                  The authorities will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025 online on the official website. The provisional answer key of TNPSC Group 4 2025 can be challenged for certain time period. After evaluation of the challenges submitted by candidates, the final answer key will be published. 

                                  The correct answers are tick marked in the respective choices. Using TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025, candidates can calculate their probable score. While checking the answers, candidates can submit representations for certain time period.

                                  The Commission declares the TNPSC Group 4 result 2025 on the official website. TNPSC Group 4 2024 result will be available in the form of marks and ranks secured by the candidates. To check the result, candidates have to login with their registration number. 

                                  TNPSC Group 4 result displays the registration number, gender, marks, category and overall rank. On the basis of the marks secured in written exam, candidates will be selected for document verification and counselling. The marks of TNPSC Group 4 are valid for one year.

                                  The cut off of TNPSC Group 4 is the minimum qualifying marks that the candidate must secure to be eligible for the next round of selection process. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the minimum qualifying marks for written exam. The qualifying cut off prescribed for written exam is 90 across all categories.

                                  General Information

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                                  Frequently Asked Questions

                                  1. Does TNPSC released the answer key for the TNSPC Group 4 written exam 2025?

                                  Yes, TNPSC releases the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025 for the written exam.

                                  2. What are the stages of the TNPSC Group 4 examination 2025?

                                  TNPSC Group 4 selection process has two stages:

                                  • Written exam
                                  • Document verification
                                  3. What is the TNPSC Group 4 application fee 2025?

                                  The TNPSC Group 4 2025 application form fee is Rs 250 (One Time Registration - Rs.150 and Exam Fee - Res. 100).

                                  4. When will the TNPSC Group 4 registration 2025 begin?

                                  The TNPSC Group 4 2025 application form will be released along with the official notification on April 25, 2025 at tnpsc.gov.in.

                                  Questions related to TNPSC Group 4

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                                  Dear aspirant !!

                                  Hope you are doing good !

                                  No you can't give the exam it will need a bachelor degree to give the same exam . The required education qualification for the TSPSC Group 4 Exam is a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university or board.

                                  Hope it helps you !!

                                  Thanking you !

                                  Hi reader ,

                                  Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission ( tnpsc )  is exam conducted by Tamilnadu government for admitting people in various governemnt posts.

                                  the minimum age to appear for TNPSC is 18 years while the maximum age is 30 years.

                                  since you are born on 9th of march 2005 , you are below the age of 18 right now and hence ineligible to appear for the exam .

                                  i hope this helps

                                  thank you

                                  Hi,

                                  • Industrial Co-operative Officer
                                    Probation Officer
                                    Junior Employment Officer
                                    Probation Officer in Prison Department
                                    Assistant Inspector of Labour
                                    Sub Registrar, Grade-II
                                    Special Assistant
                                    Municipal Commissioner, Grade-II
                                    Assistant Section Officer, Various Services
                                    Supervisor of Industrial Co-operatives
                                    Audit Inspector
                                    Assistant Inspector
                                    Handloom Inspector
                                    Senior Inspectors, Various Services
                                    Supervisor / Junior Superintendent
                                    Audit Assistant
                                    Executive Officer, Grade-II
                                    Revenue Assistant in Revenue Department

                                    Hope this helps.

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                                  Hi Aspirants

                                  the tnpsc group 4 post and salary details

                                  1. village administrative officer (VAO)
                                  2. junior assistant (non security)
                                  3. junior assistant(security)
                                  4. bill collector
                                  5. draftsman

                                  the above post ,the candidate must passed the SSLC exam with minimum marks that can grand permission to higher secondary school and the salary is in the range of  RS 19500 to 62000

                                  1. typist -  after higher secondary , should complete government technical examination in type writing. the salary range is between 20,600 to 65500
                                  2. steno typist - after higher secondary should complete government technical examination in type writing  and in short  handwriting. the salary range same as typist

                                  ALL THE BEST!

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