The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released a notification for the Combined Civil Services Exam (CCSE-IV) on its official website. This recruitment drive is being organised to fill the Group IV vacancies in various departments in state administration
Important Date and Time
| Date of Notification | 30.01.2024 |
| Last date and time for submission of online application | 28.02.2024 11.59 P.M |
| Application Correction Window period | From 04.03.2024 12.01 A.M to 06.03.2024 11.59 P.M |
| Date and time of examination | 09.06.2024 09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. |
TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2024
Eligibility for the Group IV services under the various departments and organisations of Tamil Nadu in terms of educational qualification and age limit are as follows.
Educational Qualification:
- VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist, Receptionist – Telephone Operator, Bill Collector, Forest Watcher, Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies – SSLC
- Steno Typist (Grade III), Private Secretary (Grade III), Junior Executive, Milk Recorder, Grade III – Graduation
- Senior Factory Assistant, Forest Guard, Laboratory Assistant – HSC
Age Limit:
- To apply online for Group 4 posts, an individual must not be below 18 or 21 and above 32 years, and there will be upper age relaxation for reserved candidates, as per government rules.
- For the posts of Village Administrative Officer, Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth), candidates are required to be a minimum of 21 years old and should not have crossed the age of 32 as of 01 July 2024.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer | 108 |
| Junior Assistant (Total for all types) | 2596 |
| Typist | 1712 |
| Steno Typist (Total for all types) | 448 |
| Personal Assistant to Chairman | 01 |
| Personal Clerk to Managing Director | 02 |
| Private Secretary (Grade-III) | 04 |
| Junior Executive (Total for all types) | 41 |
| Receptionist – Telephone Operator | 01 |
| Milk Recorder, Grade III | 15 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 25 |
| Bill Collector | 66 |
| Senior Factory Assistant | 49 |
| Forest Guard | 363 |
| Forest Watcher | 814 |
| Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies | 01 |
| Grand Total | 6244 |
Application Fee
- Registration Fee: ₹ 150/-
- Exam Fee: ₹ 100/-
- SC/ST/PWD & Other Reserved Categories: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online or offline at designated banks/post offices.
How to apply online for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2024?
To apply online for recruitment of Group 4 Services 2024 Exam, you have to go through the step-by-step instructions below.
- Go to the official website of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, which is accessible at https://tnpsc.gov.in/.
- Lookout for an option that reads ‘Recruitment of Group IV Services 2024’, hit on it and get redirected to another webpage.
- Enter your basic and educational qualification details, upload documents with photographs with signature and to the payment page.
- Pay the application fee using the debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI.

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