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About TNPSC Group 4 2023
TNPSC Group 4 2023 - Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2023 online on the official website at tnpsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the commission will also release the TNPSC Group 4 application form 2023. Before filling out the TNPSC Group 4 2023 application form, candidates should check the eligibility details carefully.
Candidates preparing for the exam must check the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2023 for their preparations. The commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket 2023 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 2023 hall ticket including the application number and date of birth.
TNPSC will release the TNPSC Group 4 result 2023 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 2023, 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.
TNPSC Group 4 2023 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, Tamil |
Mode of Application | Offline / Online |
Application Fee (General) | 100 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Mode of Counselling | Offline |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |

The eligibility criteria of TNPSC Group 4 2023 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 2023 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 |
Others | 32 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 Years | 37 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 only | 37 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.
TNPSC Group 4 2023 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online and Offline
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other
Tamil Nadu Public Services Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 application form 2024 online on the official website. Eligible applicants are advised to fill out and submit the TNPSC Group 4 2023 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 2023, 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/-
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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OBC, General | Online | Transgender, Female, Male | ₹ 100 |
Tamil eligibility-cum-scoring test
General studies
General science |
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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 |
Current events |
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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 |
Geography |
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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 |
History and culture of India |
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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 |
Indian polity |
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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 |
Indian economy |
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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 |
Indian national movement |
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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 |
History, culture, heritage, and socio-political movements of Tamil Nadu |
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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 |
Development Administration in Tamil Nadu |
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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
Simplification |
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Percentage |
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Highest common factor (HCF) |
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Lowest common multiple (LCM) |
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Ratio and proportion |
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Simple interest |
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Compound interest |
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Area |
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Volume |
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Time and work |
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Logical reasoning |
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Puzzles |
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Dice |
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Visual reasoning |
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Alpha numeric reasoning |
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Number series |
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TNPSC Group 4 2023 Exam Pattern
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.
The hall ticket of TNPSC Group 4 will be released in online mode on the official website. TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket 2023 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 2023 by post. The admit card is issued to candidates who successfully register for the exam.
Candidates are able to 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.
TNPSC Group 4 2023 Exam Centers
State | City |
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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 |
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
- Aadhaar card
- Passport
- Driving license
The authorities will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2023 online on the official website. The provisional answer key of TNPSC Group 4 2023 will be able to challenge 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 2023, candidates can calculate their probable score. While checking the answers, candidates can submit representations for certain time period.
The Commission will declare the TNPSC Group 4 result 2023 on the official website. TNPSC Group 4 2023 result is available in form of marks and ranks. To check the result, candidates have to login with their registration number.
TNPSC Group 4 result displayed 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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:Does TNPSC released the answer key for the TNSPC Group 4 written exam 2023?
Answer:
Yes, TNPSC releases the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2023 for the written exam.
Question:What are the stages of the TNPSC Group 4 examination 2023?
Answer:
TNPSC Group 4 selection process has two stages:
- Written exam
- Document verification
Question:What is the TNPSC Group 4 application fee 2023?
Answer:
The TNPSC Group 4 2023 application form fee is Rs 250 (One Time Registration - Rs.150 and Exam Fee - Res. 100).
Question:When will the TNPSC Group 4 registration 2023 begin?
Answer:
The TNPSC Group 4 2023 application form will be released online soon on the official website.
Questions related to TNPSC Group 4
sir,I was born on 2005 march 9 Is Im eligible to apply tnpsc group 4
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
What are the postings for group 2A?
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.
i am trying tnpsc group 4 exam after 12th this year 2021, also i have to join college as any easy course and also useful to group 4 exam
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tnpsc group 4 exams and jobs with salary
Hi Aspirants
the tnpsc group 4 post and salary details
- village administrative officer (VAO)
- junior assistant (non security)
- junior assistant(security)
- bill collector
- 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
- typist - after higher secondary , should complete government technical examination in type writing. the salary range is between 20,600 to 65500
- 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!
syllabus for tnpsc group 4 exam 2021
Hello Dear,
TNPSC stands for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. It is a written examination for the recruitment to the Combined Civil Services. TNPSC Group 4 and VAO Exam syllabus consist of two parts: 1. General Studies and 2. General English/Tamil.
General Studies (Degree Standard) (75 questions)
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C. Std.) (25 questions)
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General Tamil/ General English
(S.S.L.C. Std.) (100 questions)
The TNPSC Group 4 Prelims Exam will be conducted in offline mode.
For more information related to the syllabus you can visit the link below:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/tnpsc-group-4
Good Luck