The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is set to conduct the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV within the state, aiming to recruit qualified candidates into the Tamil Nadu State Civil Services. The TNPSC Group 4 2023 notification, announcing various job vacancies, is scheduled for release in November 2023. The examination itself is expected to take place in the final week of February 2024. For candidates preparing to appear in the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2023, it’s vital to familiarize themselves with the exam’s structure and syllabus. We’ve outlined the crucial details concerning TNPSC Group 4 Exam Dates and Syllabus to aid your preparation.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024
TNPSC Group 4 2024, alternatively termed as the Combined Civil Service Examination-IV, opens its doors for applications. It serves as the platform for direct recruitment to fill vacancies across a spectrum of Group 4 positions within various entities, including the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, Non-Technical Subordinate Service, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service, Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service, Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service, and Tamil Nadu Housing Board Subordinate Service.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024 Important Dates
TNPSC Group 4 notification is yet to be out. Below given table will be timely updated as and when the official TNPSC notification 2024 is released.
| Notification | Details |
| TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2024 | November 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2024 | February 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 4 Online Registration Starts | December 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 4 Registration Fee | Rs.150/- (valid for 5 years, based on 2023 notification) |
| TNPSC Group 4 Examination Fee | Rs.100/- (based on 2023 notification) |
TNPSC Group 4 2024 Age Limit
The age limit for various posts is given below. Please note that the cut-off date will be as per the new notification.
| Post | Category of Applicants | Minimum Age (should have completed) | Maximum Age (should not have completed) |
| Village Administrative Officer | SCs, BCMs, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, SC(A)s and Destitute Widows of all Castes. | 21 Years | 42 Years |
| Others | 21 Years | 32 Years | |
| Typist, Junior Assistant (Security) Bill Collector in UHDB of Tamil Nadu Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu Housing Board Junior Assistant UHDB of Tamil Nadu Bill Collector Grade-I Storekeeper in Tamizhagam Guest House Stenotypist (Grade -III), Stenotypist (Grade -III) UHDB of Tamil Nadu Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | SCs, Destitute Widows, STs and SC(A)s of all Castes | 18 Years | 37 Years |
| BCMs, BC(OBCM)s and MBCs/DCs | 18 Years | 34 Years | |
| Others | 18 Years | 32 Years |
TNPSC Group 4 2024 Educational Qualification
Depending upon the type of post in TNPSC Group 4, TNPSC has prescribed a list of qualifications. Details of educational and technical qualification for each post is given below.
| Name Of The Post | Qualification |
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Junior Assistant (Security) Junior Assistant (Non – Security) Junior Assistant In Tamil Nadu Housing Board Bill Collector in UHDB of Tamil Nadu Bill Collector Grade-I | Candidate should have passed S.S.L.C Public Examination or its equivalent and he/she must be eligible for admission to Higher Secondary Courses (or) to College Courses. |
| TypistSteno-Typist(Grade- I) Steno-Typist (Grade–I) in UHDB of Tamil Nadu | Candidate should have passed S.S.L.C Public Examination or its equivalent and he/she must be eligible for admission to Higher Secondary Courses (or) to College CoursesCandidate should have passed Government Technical Examination in Typewriting with the following minimum grade :Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or) Senior Grade in Tamil and Junior Grade in English (or) Tamil Junior Grade and English Senior Grade. Note: Candidates with Senior grades in both Tamil and English will be preferred over the ones with Senior grades in Tamil and Junior grades in English. Similarly, Senior Grade in Tamil and Junior grade in English will be preferred over Junior Grade in Tamil and Senior Grade in Tamil. |
| Store Keeper In Tamizhagam Guest House | Candidate should have passed S.S.L.C Public Examination or its equivalent and he/she must be eligible for admission to Higher Secondary Courses (or) to College Courses.Candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in the maintenance of store accounts. |
| Junior Assistant In UHDB of Tamil Nadu | Candidate should have passed S.S.L.C Public Examination or its equivalent and he/she must be eligible for admission to Higher Secondary Courses (or) to College Courses. |
TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 4 Exam consists of a single paper with Part-A and Part-B. The candidate will have to score a minimum qualifying mark of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part-A to be eligible for being evaluated for Part B of the answer sheets. However, the final merit list is prepared based on the total marks secured by a candidate in both Part-A and Part B.
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Part A | General Tamil | 100 | 150 |
| Part B | General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
| Mental Ability and Aptitude | 25 | 37.5 |
TNPSC Group 4 Posts
Below is a list of all the tentative posts that might be notified in the new notification, along with the pay scale. A number of vacancies as per the new notification will be updated timely.
| Name of the Post | Name of the Service | Number of vacancies | Scale of Pay |
| Bill Collector, Grade-I | Ministerial Service of State | To be notified | Rs.19,500 – 71,900/- (Level 8) |
| Village Administrative Officer | To be notified | Rs.19,500 – 71,900/- (Level 8) | |
| Store Keeper in Tamizhagam Guest House, Udhagamandalam | To be notified | Rs.18,500 – 68,000/- (Level 6) | |
| Junior Assistant | Ministerial Service of State/ Judicial Ministerial Service of State | To be notified | Rs.19,500 – 71,900/- (Level 8) |
| Steno-Typist (Grade–III) | To be notified | Rs.20,600 – 75,900/- (Level 10) | |
| Typist | Judicial Ministerial Service of State / Ministerial Service of State / Legislative Assembly Service of State / Secretariat Service of State | To be notified | Rs.19,500 – 71,900/- (Level 8) |
The number of posts in various Boards is also filled through this TNPSC Group 4 examination. These posts include:
| Name of the Post | Name of the Service | Number of Vacancies | Scale of Pay |
| Bill Collector in Urban Habitat Development Board of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board Non-Technical Subordinate Service | To be notified | Rs.16,600 – 60,800/- (Level 3) |
| Junior Assistant in UHDB of Tamil Nadu | To be notified | Rs.19,500 – 71,900/- (Level 8) | |
| Steno-Typist (Grade–III) in UHDB of Tamil Nadu | To be notified | Rs.20,600 – 75,900/- (Level 10) | |
| Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu Housing Board | Tamil Nadu Housing Board Subordinate Service | To be notified | Rs.19,500 – 71,900/- (Level 8) |
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