TNPSC GROUP 4 RECRUITMENT 2026 | Latest Govt Jobs 2026
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TNPSC GROUP 4 RECRUITMENT 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | TNPSC GROUP 4 RECRUITMENT 2026 |
| Job Category | Government Jobs |
| Employment Type | Regular |
| Total Vacancies | 6574 |
| Job Location | All Over Tamil Nadu |
| Last Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Apply mode | online |
TNPSC GROUP 4 RECRUITMENT 2026 Officially Released this Notification. Officials are inviting applications from the eligible and interested candidate. For More latest jobs follow our website. In this article we will see the Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc
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Post Name
Educational Qualification
TNPSC GROUP IV • EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
🎓 Educational & Technical Qualification
Post-wise qualification details for Group IV Services
25
Total Posts
SSLC+
Qualification Levels
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📑 Post-wise Qualification
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📌 Important Qualification Guidelines
4.2.1
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational, technical qualifications and experience on the date of notification.
4.2.2
Minimum General Educational Qualification means a pass in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination of Tamil Nadu.
4.2.3
10th Standard Government Examination passed through the Board of Open School, Tamil Nadu is deemed equivalent to the SSLC Public Examination.
4.2.4
Degree qualification requirement follows the structural order: 10th + HSC / Diploma or equivalent + U.G. Degree.
4.2.5
Matriculate Ex-Servicemen with at least 15 years of service in the Armed Forces are eligible for posts requiring Graduation.
4.2.7
Supporting documents such as mark sheets, provisional certificates, or proof of publication of results on or before the notification date must be uploaded when requested.
Age Limit
Others (Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs) :
Post Details & Age Concession
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S. No. |
Name of the Post |
Post code |
Minimum Age (Should have completed) |
Maximum Age (Should not have completed) |
Age Concession | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Persons with Benchmark Disability |
Ex-Service men |
Destitute Widows |
|||||
| 1. |
Village Administrative Officer |
2025 | 21 | ||||
| 2. |
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) |
2600 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 37 |
| 3. | Junior Assistant | 3512 | |||||
| 4. | 3496 | ||||||
| 5. |
Junior Assistant (Security) |
2400 | |||||
| 6. |
Junior Revenue Inspector |
3670 | |||||
| 7. |
Junior Executive (Office) |
3296 | |||||
| 8. |
Junior Assistant cum Typist |
3687 | |||||
| 9. | 3522 | ||||||
| 10. | Typist | 2200 | |||||
| 11. | 3688 | ||||||
| 12. |
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) |
2300 | |||||
| 13. | 3669 | ||||||
| 14. | 3671 | ||||||
| 15. | 3672 | ||||||
| 16. | 3686 | ||||||
| 17. | Personal Clerk | 3673 | |||||
| 18. | Assistant | 3293 | |||||
| 19. | Field Assistant | 3255 | |||||
| 20. | Forest Guard | 3317 | 21 | 32 | 42 | 32* | 37 |
| 21. |
Forest Guard with Driving Licence |
3318 | |||||
| 22. | Forest Watcher | 3319 | |||||
| 23. |
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) |
3320 | |||||
| 24. | Forest Guard | 3494 | NA | ||||
| 25. | Forest Watcher | 3495 | |||||
* The asterisk (*) is reproduced as shown in the source table.
BC (OBCM)s, BCMs, MBCs/DCs, SCs, SC(A)s and STs:
Post Details & Age Concession
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S. No. |
Name of the Post |
Post code |
Minimum Age (Should have completed) |
Maximum Age (Should not have completed) |
Age Concession | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Persons with Benchmark Disability |
Ex-Service men |
Destitute Widow |
|||||
| 1. |
Village Administrative Officer |
2025 | 21 | 42 | 52 | 55 | 42 |
| 2. |
Junior Assistant (Non-Security) |
2600 | 18 |
BC (OBCM)s, BCMs and MBCs/DCs – 34* SCs, SC(A)s and STs – 37* |
BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and MBCs/DCs – 44* SCs, SC(A)s and STs – 47* |
55* | 37* |
| 3. | Junior Assistant | 3512 | |||||
| 4. | 3496 | ||||||
| 5. |
Junior Assistant (Security) |
2400 | |||||
| 6. |
Junior Revenue Inspector |
3670 | |||||
| 7. |
Junior Executive (Office) |
3296 | |||||
| 8. |
Junior Assistant cum Typist |
3667 | |||||
| 9. | 3522 | ||||||
| 10. | Typist | 2200 | |||||
| 11. | 3668 | ||||||
| 12. |
Steno-Typist (Grade – III) |
2300 | |||||
| 13. | 3669 | ||||||
| 14. | 3671 | ||||||
| 15. | 3672 | ||||||
| 16. | 3666 | ||||||
| 17. | Personal Clerk | 3673 | |||||
| 18. | Assistant | 3293 | |||||
| 19. | Field Assistant | 3255 | |||||
| 20. | Forest Guard | 3317 | 21 | 37 | 37 | 37* | 37 |
| 21. |
Forest Guard with Driving Licence |
3318 | |||||
| 22. | Forest Watcher | 3319 | |||||
| 23. |
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) |
3320 | |||||
| 24. | Forest Guard | 3494 | NA | ||||
| 25. | Forest Watcher | 3495 | |||||
* The asterisk (*) is reproduced as shown in the source table.
Pay Scale Details
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Level of Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Administrative Officer | Level 8 CPS |
| 2 | Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | Level 8 CPS |
| 3 | Junior Assistant | Level 8 CPS |
| 4 | Junior Assistant | Level 8 CPS |
| 5 | Junior Assistant (Security) | Level 8 CPS |
| 6 | Junior Revenue Inspector | Level 8 CPS |
| 7 | Junior Executive (Office) | Level 8 CPS |
| 8 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | Level 8 CPS |
| 9 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | Level 8 CPS |
| 10 | Typist | Level 8 CPS |
| 11 | Typist | Level 8 CPS |
| 12 | Steno Typist (Grade – III) | Level 10 CPS |
| 13 | Steno Typist (Grade – III) | Level 10 CPS |
| 14 | Steno Typist (Grade – III) | Level 10 CPS |
| 15 | Steno Typist (Grade – III) | Level 10 CPS |
| 16 | Steno Typist (Grade – III) | Level 8 CPS |
| 17 | Personal Clerk | Level 8 CPS |
| 18 | Assistant | Level 8 CPS |
| 19 | Field Assistant | Level 6 CPS |
| 20 | Forest Guard | Level 5 CPS |
| 21 | Forest Guard with Driving Licence | Level 5 CPS |
| 22 | Forest Watcher | Level 3 CPS |
| 23 | Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | Level 3 CPS |
| 24 | Forest Guard | Level 5 EPF |
| 25 | Forest Watcher | Level 3 EPF |
Selection Process for TNPSC GROUP 4 RECRUITMENT 2026
- Basic Eligibility: Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination, meet all other general/technical eligibility criteria under Para 4, and successfully qualify in both the Physical Standards Test and Endurance Test.
- Ranking Criteria: Rankings are determined strictly based on sports achievement marks over the preceding five years prior to the notification:
- Medal Priority: Gold medals take precedence over silver, and silver over bronze.
- Tie-Breaker: If two or more candidates share identical top achievements (e.g., same medal level), the next highest sports achievement within the five-year window is evaluated for final ranking.
- Certificate Scrutiny: An Expert Committee from the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu will scrutinize and verify all sports certificates. The committee holds the final authority to reject certificates of candidates who fail to meet prescribed eligibility benchmarks.
- Mark Allocation: Points are awarded based on standardized competition levels (International, National, State, Inter-University, and National School Games) ranging across Gold, Silver, Bronze, and participation standings.
This section governs the evaluation, ranking, and verification standards for candidates applying under the sports quota for Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) posts.
Key Guidelines & Provisions
- Prerequisites: Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in the written exam, fulfill general criteria, and qualify in the Physical Standards and Endurance Tests.
- Ranking Policy: Ranks are decided purely on sports achievement marks over the past 5 years. Gold medals outrank Silver, and Silver outranks Bronze. Ties are resolved by evaluating subsequent highest achievements within the period.
- Certificate Verification: Scrutiny is handled exclusively by an Expert Committee from the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, whose decisions are final.
- Scoring Structure: Marks are awarded based on performance tiers across International, National, State, Inter-University, and National School Games levels.
5.9.4. Award of marks in the recognized level of competition or tournament in the sports / games
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| Level of Competition / Tournament | Qualifying Percentage of Marks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation | |
| International level competition | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| National level competition | 90 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 75 / 100 |
|
State level competition (who have been awarded with the medal or have qualified for first three positions) |
75 / 100 | 70 / 100 | 65 / 100 | |
|
Inter-University Tournaments (who have been awarded with the medal or have qualified for first three positions) |
60 / 100 | 55 / 100 | 50 / 100 | |
|
School Teams in the National School Games (who have been awarded with the medal or have qualified for first three positions) |
60 / 100 | 55 / 100 | 50 / 100 | |
6. Scheme of Examination:
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| Part | Subject | Standard | No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection (All Communities) |
Type | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
Tamil Eligibility – cum – Scoring Test |
SSLC | 100 | 150 | 3 hours | 90 |
Objec tive |
OMR |
| Part B |
General Studies |
75 | 150 | |||||
| Part C |
Aptitude and Mental Ability |
25 | ||||||
| Total | 200 | 300 | ||||||
| OMR – Optical Mark Recognition | ||||||||
SYLLABUS :
📚 Examination Structure
| Part | Subject | Standard | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test | SSLC | 100 |
| Part B | General Studies | SSLC | 75 |
| Part C | Aptitude and Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 |
| Total | – | – | 200 |
📌 Language Medium:
The Tamil paper is set in Tamil. General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability are set in both Tamil and English.
The Tamil paper is set in Tamil. General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability are set in both Tamil and English.
PART A — தமிழ் தகுதி மற்றும் மதிப்பீட்டுத் தேர்வு
SSLC Standard – 100 Questions
Code: 496
Code: 496
அலகு I: இலக்கணம் — 25 கேள்விகள்
எழுத்து
- பிரித்து எழுதுதல்
- சேர்த்து எழுதுதல்
- சந்திப்பிழை
- குறில், நெடில் வேறுபாடு
- லகர, ளகர, ழகர வேறுபாடு
- னகர, ணகர வேறுபாடு
- ரகர, றகர வேறுபாடு
- இன எழுத்துகள் அறிதல்
- சுட்டு எழுத்துகள்
- வினா எழுத்துகள்
- ஒருமை, பன்மை அறிதல்
சொல்
- சொல் அறிதல்
- சொல்லிலிருந்து வினைமுற்று அறிதல்
- வினையெச்சம் அறிதல்
- வினையாலணையும் பெயர் அறிதல்
- பெயரெச்சம் அறிதல்
- அஃறிணைச் சொற்கள்
- தமிழ்ச்சொல்
- எதிர்ச்சொல்
- வினைச்சொல்
- எழுத்துப்பிழை அறிதல்
- ஒற்றுப்பிழை அறிதல்
- இரண்டு வினைச்சொற்களின் வேறுபாடு அறிதல்
அலகு II: சொல்லகராதி — 15 கேள்விகள்
(i) சொல் மற்றும் பொருள்
- எதிர்ச்சொல்லை எடுத்தெழுதுதல்
- ஓரெழுத்து ஒரு மொழி
- உரிய பொருளைக் கண்டறிதல்
- ஒருபொருள் தரும் பல சொற்கள்
- பொருந்தாச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறிதல்
- அகர வரிசைப்படி சொற்களைச் சீர்செய்தல்
- ஒருபொருள் பன்மொழி
- இருபொருள் குறிக்கும் சொற்கள்
- பேச்சு வழக்கு
- எழுத்து வழக்கு
- சொல்லும் பொருளும் அறிதல்
- ஒரு சொல்லிற்கு இணையான வேறு சொல் அறிதல்
(ii) சரியான சொல்லைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்தல்
பள்ளிக்குச் சென்று கல்வி பயிலுதல் சிறப்பு.
(பயிலுதல், எழுதுதல்)
(பயிலுதல், எழுதுதல்)
வானில் முகில் தோன்றினால் மழை பொழியும்.
(முகில், நட்சத்திரம்)
(முகில், நட்சத்திரம்)
ஊர்ப் பெயர்களின் மரூஉ
- புதுச்சேரி — புதுவை
- மன்னார்குடி — மன்னை
- மயிலாப்பூர் — மயிலை
பிழை திருத்துதல்
- ஒரு — ஓர்
பேச்சு வழக்குச் சொற்களுக்கு இணையான தூய தமிழ்ச் சொற்கள்
- நேத்தில — நேற்றிலை
- நாக்காலி — நாற்காலி
பேச்சு வழக்குத் தொடர்களில் பிழை திருத்துதல்
நேத்து மழை பேஞ்சுது → நேற்று மழை பெய்தது
சொற்களை இணைத்துப் புதிய சொல் / தொடர் உருவாக்குதல்
மற்றும் அல்லது ஆல் பிறகு வரை இதுவுமல்ல இருப்பினும் எனினும் இதனால்
அடைப்புக்குள் உள்ள சொல்லைத் தகுந்த இடத்தில் சேர்த்தல்
எனவே ஏனெனில் ஆகையால் அதுபோல அதனால் வரை பின்பு
பொருள் தரும் ஓர் எழுத்து
- ஆ — பசு
- ஈ — கொடு
- தை — தைமாதம்
- தீ — நெருப்பு
பல பொருள் தரும் ஒரு சொல்
- கமலம்
- கஞ்சம்
- முலரி
- பங்கயம்
இவை அனைத்தும் தாமரையைக் குறிக்கும் சொற்கள்.
அலகு III: எழுதும் திறன் — 15 கேள்விகள்
(i) சொற்றொடர் மற்றும் வினை
- சொற்களை ஒழுங்குபடுத்திச் சொற்றொடர் அமைத்தல்
- தொடர் வகைகள்
- செய்வினை
- செயப்பாட்டு வினை
- தன்வினை
- பிறவினை
- ஒருமை, பன்மைப் பிழையறிந்து சரியான தொடரை அறிதல்
(ii) மரபுத் தமிழ்
திணை மரபு
- அம்மா வந்தது ❌ → அம்மா வந்தாள் ✅
- மாடுகள் நடந்தது ❌ → மாடுகள் நடந்தன ✅
பால் மரபு
- அவன் வந்தது ❌ → அவன் வந்தான் ✅
- அவள் வந்தது ❌ → அவள் வந்தாள் ✅
- அவர்கள் வந்தார்கள் / அவர்கள் வந்தனர்
- அது வந்தன ❌ → அது வந்தது ✅
- பறவைகள் பறந்தனர் ❌ → பறவைகள் பறந்தன ✅
காலம்
நேற்று மழை பெய்யும் ❌ → நேற்று மழை பெய்தது ✅
இளமைப் பெயர்
- பசு — கன்று
- ஆடு — குட்டி
ஒலி மரபு
- நாய் கத்தியது ❌ → நாய் குரைத்தது ✅
வினை மரபு
- கூடை முடை
- சோறு உண்
தொகை மரபு
- மக்கள் கூட்டம்
- ஆட்டு மந்தை
நிறுத்தல் குறியீடுகள்
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அலகு IV: கலைச்சொற்கள் — 10 கேள்விகள்
முக்கிய துறைகள்:
அறிவியல் கல்வி மருத்துவம் மேலாண்மை சட்டம் புவியியல் தொழில்நுட்பம் ஊடகம் தகவல் தொழில்நுட்பம்
| English | தமிழ் |
|---|---|
| Search Engine | தேடுபொறி |
| Migration | வலசை |
| Allergy | ஒவ்வாமை |
| Gene | மரபணு |
| Nautical Mile | கடல் மைல் |
அலகு V: வாசித்தல் – புரிந்து கொள்ளும் திறன் — 15 கேள்விகள்
- செய்தித்தாள்
- தலைங்கம்
- முகப்புச் செய்திகள்
- அரசு சார்ந்த செய்திகள்
- கட்டுரைகள்
- இயற்கை சார்ந்த கட்டுரைகள்
- வாசித்தல் மற்றும் புரிந்து கொள்ளும் திறன்
- உவமைத் தொடரின் பொருளறிதல்
- மரபுத் தொடரின் பொருளறிதல்
- பழமொழிகளின் பொருளறிதல்
- ஆவண உள்ளடக்கங்களைப் புரிந்து கொள்ளும் திறன்
அலகு VI: எளிய மொழிபெயர்ப்பு — 5 கேள்விகள்
- ஆங்கிலம் மற்றும் பிறமொழிச் சொற்களுக்கு இணையான தமிழ்ச் சொற்களை அறிதல்
- பயன்பாட்டில் உள்ள ஆங்கிலச் சொற்களைத் தமிழில் மொழிபெயர்த்தல்
- ஆவணங்களின் தலைப்பு
- கோப்புகள்
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அலகு VII: இலக்கியம், தமிழ் அறிஞர்களும் தமிழ்த்தொண்டும் — 15 கேள்விகள்
திருக்குறள் — 20 அதிகாரங்கள்
| No. | அதிகாரம் | No. | அதிகாரம் |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ஒழுக்கமுடைமை | 11 | அன்புடைமை |
| 2 | பொறையுடைமை | 12 | கல்வி |
| 3 | ஊக்கமுடைமை | 13 | நடுநிலையமை |
| 4 | விருந்தோம்பல் | 14 | கூடா ஒழுக்கம் |
| 5 | அறன் வலியுறுத்தல் | 15 | கல்லாமை |
| 6 | ஈகை | 16 | செங்கோன்மை |
| 7 | பெரியாரைத் துணைக்கோடல் | 17 | பண்புடைமை |
| 8 | வினை செயல்வகை | 18 | நட்பாராய்தல் |
| 9 | அவையஞ்சாமை | 19 | புறங்கூறாமை |
| 10 | கண்ணோட்டம் | 20 | அருளுடைமை |
அறநூல்கள்
நாலடியார் நான்மணிக்கடிகை பழமொழி நானூறு முதுமொழிக்காஞ்சி திரிகடுகம் இன்னா நாற்பது சிறுபஞ்சமூலம் ஏலாதி அவ்வையார் பாடல்கள்
தமிழ் அறிஞர்கள் மற்றும் தமிழ்ப்பணி
- உ.வே. சாமிநாதையர்
- தெ.பொ. மீனாட்சி சுந்தரம்
- சி. இலக்குவனார்
- தேவநேயப் பாவாணர்
- அகரமுதலி
- பாவலரேறு பெருஞ்சித்திரனார்
- ஜி.யு. போப்
- வீரமாமுனிவர்
தமிழ்ச் சான்றோர்கள்
- பாவேந்தர்
- டி.கே. சிதம்பரநாதர்
- தவத்திரு குன்றக்குடி அடிகளார்
- கண்ணதாசன்
- காயிதே மில்லத்
- தாராபாரதி
- வேலுநாச்சியார்
- பட்டுக்கோட்டை கல்யாணசுந்தரம்
- முடியரசன்
- தமிழ் ஒளி
- உருத்திரங்கண்ணனார்
- கி.வா. ஜகந்நாதன்
- நாமக்கல் கவிஞர்
📌 குறிப்பு: அலகு VII-க்கான பாடத்திட்டம் 10ஆம் வகுப்பு வரை (SSLC Standard) உள்ள பாடப்புத்தகங்களை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்டது.
PART A — GENERAL ENGLISH
SSLC Standard – 100 Questions
For Differently Abled Candidates Only
For Differently Abled Candidates Only
Eligible differently abled candidates who have studied English as the subject can opt for General English instead of the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test.
Unit I: Grammar — 25 Questions
- Parts of Speech
- Concord
- Tense
- Active Voice and Passive Voice
- Types of Sentences
- Transformation of Statements
- Verbs
- Main Verbs and Auxiliary Verbs
- Regular and Irregular Verbs
- Infinitives
- Gerunds
- Participles
- Question Tags
- Sentence Patterns
- Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences
- Phrases and Clauses
- Degrees of Comparison
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Synthesis of Sentences
- Punctuation
Unit II: Vocabulary — 15 Questions
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Homonyms
- Homophones
- Collocations
- Idioms and Phrases
- Phrasal Verbs
- Spelling of Words
- Correct Usage of Words
- One-word Substitution
- Word Creation
- Singular and Plural
- Derivatives
- Abbreviations
- British and American English
- Compound Words
- Figures of Speech
Unit III: Writing Skills — 10 Questions
- Formal and Informal Letters
- Types of Letters
- Jumbled Sentences
- Finding the Right Order of Sentences
- Making Queries
- Inferences
- Blanks
- Substitutions
Unit IV: Technical Terms — 10 Questions
- Administrative Terms
- Department-related Terms
- General Terms
- Official Terms
- Official Correspondence — Basics only
Unit V: Reading Comprehension — 20 Questions
- Newspapers
- Headlines
- Editorials
- Government-related News
- Strong Questions
- Weak Questions
- Match the Following
- Sentence Completion
- Ascertainment of Facts
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Choose the Best Response
Unit VI: Translation — 5 Questions
- Word Translation
- Sentence Translation
- Tense-related Translation Tasks
- Tense / Voice-related Translation Tasks
Unit VII: Literary Works — 15 Questions
Poems
1. I Dream of Spices — Raj Arumugam
2. The Crocodile — Lewis Carroll
3. Teamwork — Edgar Albert Guest
4. From a Railway Carriage — Robert Louis Stevenson
5. A Tragic Story — William Makepeace Thackeray
6. Sea Fever — John Masefield
7. Courage — Edgar Albert Guest
8. The Age of Chivalry — George Krokos
9. Wandering Singers — Sarojini Naidu
10. The Listeners — Walter de la Mare
11. Your Space — David Bates
12. Special Hero — Christine M. Kerschan
13. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening — Robert Frost
14. Leisure — William Henry Davies
15. A Poison Tree — William Blake
16. The Power of a Smile — Tupac Shakur
17. On Killing a Tree — Gieve Patel
18. Advice from a Tree — Ilan Shamir
19. The Spider and the Fly — Mary Howitt
20. Never Trust a Mirror — Erin Hanson
21. The River — Ilan Shamir
22. Nature the Gentlest Mother — Emily Dickinson
23. The Comet — Norman Littleford
24. The Star — Jane Taylor
25. The Stick-Together Families — Edgar Albert Guest
26. Memories of My Dad — Rebecca D. Cook
27. Life — Henry Van Dyke
28. The Grumble Family — L. M. Montgomery
29. The Secret of the Machines — Rudyard Kipling
30. The House on Elm Street — Naida Bush
2. The Crocodile — Lewis Carroll
3. Teamwork — Edgar Albert Guest
4. From a Railway Carriage — Robert Louis Stevenson
5. A Tragic Story — William Makepeace Thackeray
6. Sea Fever — John Masefield
7. Courage — Edgar Albert Guest
8. The Age of Chivalry — George Krokos
9. Wandering Singers — Sarojini Naidu
10. The Listeners — Walter de la Mare
11. Your Space — David Bates
12. Special Hero — Christine M. Kerschan
13. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening — Robert Frost
14. Leisure — William Henry Davies
15. A Poison Tree — William Blake
16. The Power of a Smile — Tupac Shakur
17. On Killing a Tree — Gieve Patel
18. Advice from a Tree — Ilan Shamir
19. The Spider and the Fly — Mary Howitt
20. Never Trust a Mirror — Erin Hanson
21. The River — Ilan Shamir
22. Nature the Gentlest Mother — Emily Dickinson
23. The Comet — Norman Littleford
24. The Star — Jane Taylor
25. The Stick-Together Families — Edgar Albert Guest
26. Memories of My Dad — Rebecca D. Cook
27. Life — Henry Van Dyke
28. The Grumble Family — L. M. Montgomery
29. The Secret of the Machines — Rudyard Kipling
30. The House on Elm Street — Naida Bush
Prose / Drama
1. His First Flight — Liam O’Flaherty
2. The Night the Ghost Got In — James Grover Thurber
3. Empowered Women Navigating the World
4. The Attic — Satyajit Ray
5. Tech Bloomers
6. The Last Lesson — Alphonse Daudet
7. The Dying Detective — Arthur Conan Doyle
8. Learning the Game — Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
9. I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore — Ruskin Bond
10. Old Man River — Dorothy Deming
11. Seventeen Oranges — Bill Naughton
12. Water – The Elixir of Life — Sir C. V. Raman
13. From Zero to Infinity — Biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan
14. A Birthday Letter — Jawaharlal Nehru
15. The Nose Jewel — C. Rajagopalachari
16. Hobby – Turns A Successful Career
17. Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist
18. My Reminiscence — Rabindranath Tagore
19. Sea Turtles — Shekar Dattatri
20. When the Trees Walked — Ruskin Bond
21. A Visitor from Distant Lands
22. Sports Stars — Mithali Dorai Raj
23. The Last Stone Carver — Sigrun Srivastav
24. Eidgah — Munshi Premchand
25. The Wind on Haunted Hill — Ruskin Bond
26. A Prayer to the Teacher — Subroto Bagchi
27. The Tempest — Tales From Shakespeare
28. A Hunter Turned Naturalist — Jim Corbett
29. The Cat and the Painkiller — Mark Twain
2. The Night the Ghost Got In — James Grover Thurber
3. Empowered Women Navigating the World
4. The Attic — Satyajit Ray
5. Tech Bloomers
6. The Last Lesson — Alphonse Daudet
7. The Dying Detective — Arthur Conan Doyle
8. Learning the Game — Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
9. I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore — Ruskin Bond
10. Old Man River — Dorothy Deming
11. Seventeen Oranges — Bill Naughton
12. Water – The Elixir of Life — Sir C. V. Raman
13. From Zero to Infinity — Biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan
14. A Birthday Letter — Jawaharlal Nehru
15. The Nose Jewel — C. Rajagopalachari
16. Hobby – Turns A Successful Career
17. Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist
18. My Reminiscence — Rabindranath Tagore
19. Sea Turtles — Shekar Dattatri
20. When the Trees Walked — Ruskin Bond
21. A Visitor from Distant Lands
22. Sports Stars — Mithali Dorai Raj
23. The Last Stone Carver — Sigrun Srivastav
24. Eidgah — Munshi Premchand
25. The Wind on Haunted Hill — Ruskin Bond
26. A Prayer to the Teacher — Subroto Bagchi
27. The Tempest — Tales From Shakespeare
28. A Hunter Turned Naturalist — Jim Corbett
29. The Cat and the Painkiller — Mark Twain
PART B — GENERAL STUDIES
SSLC Standard – 75 Questions
Unit I: General Science — 5 Questions
Physics
- Nature of Universe
- Measurement of Physical Quantities
- General Scientific Laws in Motion
- Force and Pressure
- Energy and Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Light, Sound and Heat
- Nuclear Physics
- Everyday applications of basic scientific principles
Chemistry
- Elements and Compounds
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Petroleum Products
- Fertilizers
- Pesticides
- Metallurgy
- Food Adulterants
Biology
- Main Concepts of Life Science
- Classification of Living Organisms
- Evolution and Genetics
- Physiology
- Nutrition
- Health and Hygiene
- Human Diseases
Environment & Current Affairs
- Environmental Science
- Latest Inventions in Science and Technology
- Current Affairs
Unit II: Geography — 5 Questions
- Location of Earth
- Physical Features
- Monsoon and Rainfall
- Weather and Climate
- Water Resources and Rivers
- Soil and Minerals
- Natural Resources
- Forest and Wildlife
- Agricultural Patterns
- Transport and Communication
- Population Density and Distribution in Tamil Nadu and India
- Calamities and Disaster Management
- Environment and Climate Change
- Geographical Landmarks
- Current Affairs
Unit III: History, Culture of India and Indian National Movement — 10 Questions
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Guptas
- Delhi Sultans
- Mughals
- Marathas
- South Indian History
- National Renaissance
- Early Uprisings 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
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- Rajaji
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar
- Moovalur Ramamirtham
Unit IV: Indian Polity — 15 Questions
- 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 and Legislature
- State Executive and Legislature
- Local Governments
- Panchayat Raj
- Spirit of Federalism
- Centre–State Relationships
- Elections
- 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
- Political Parties and Political System in Tamil Nadu and India
- Current Affairs
Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu — 20 Questions
- Nature of Indian Economy
- Five-Year Plan Models
- Assessment of Five-Year Plans
- Planning Commission
- NITI Aayog
- Sources of Revenue
- Reserve Bank of India
- Finance Commission
- Resource Sharing between Union and State Governments
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Economic Trends
- Employment Generation
- Land Reforms
- Agriculture
- Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture
- Industrial Growth
- Rural Welfare-oriented Programmes
- Population, Education, Health, Employment and Poverty
- Social Justice
- Social Harmony
- Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu
- Geography of Tamil Nadu and its Impact on Economic Growth
- Welfare Schemes of Government
- Current Socio-economic Issues
- Current Affairs
Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu — 20 Questions
- History of Tamil Society
- Related Archaeological Discoveries
- Tamil Literature from the Sangam Age to Contemporary Times
- Thirukkural – Secular Literature and Universal Values
- Relevance of Thirukkural to Everyday Life
- Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity
- Thirukkural and Socio-Political-Economic Affairs
- Philosophical Content in Thirukkural
- Role of Tamil Nadu in the Freedom Struggle
- Early Agitations against British Rule
- Role of Women in the Freedom Struggle
- Various Social Reformers
- Social Reform Movements
- Social Transformation of Tamil Nadu
PART C — APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY
SSLC Standard – 25 Questions
Unit I: Aptitude — 15 Questions
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Highest Common Factor (HCF)
- Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Area
- Volume
- Time and Work
Unit II: Reasoning — 10 Questions
- Logical Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Dice
- Visual Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Reasoning
- Number Series
📊 Complete Question Distribution
| Section | Unit | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – Tamil | Unit I – Grammar | 25 |
| Unit II – Vocabulary | 15 | |
| Unit III – Writing Skills | 15 | |
| Unit IV – Technical Terms | 10 | |
| Unit V – Reading Comprehension | 15 | |
| Unit VI – Translation | 5 | |
| Unit VII – Literature | 15 | |
| Tamil Total | 100 | |
| Part B – General Studies | Unit I – General Science | 5 |
| Unit II – Geography | 5 | |
| Unit III – History, Culture & National Movement | 10 | |
| Unit IV – Indian Polity | 15 | |
| Unit V – Indian Economy & Development Administration | 20 | |
| Unit VI – Tamil Nadu History, Culture & Movements | 20 | |
| GS Total | 75 | |
| Part C – Aptitude | Unit I – Aptitude | 15 |
| Unit II – Reasoning | 10 | |
| Aptitude Total | 25 | |
| Grand Total | 200 |
📌 Important Exam Information
✓ Total Questions: 200
✓ Total Marks: 300
✓ Duration: 3 Hours
✓ Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90 Marks
✓ Total Marks: 300
✓ Duration: 3 Hours
✓ Minimum Qualifying Marks: 90 Marks
⚠️ Important:
Parts B and C are evaluated only if the candidate obtains at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A.
Parts B and C are evaluated only if the candidate obtains at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A.
General English:
General English is not an additional 100-question paper for everyone. It is an alternative to the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test for eligible differently abled candidates who meet the stated conditions.
General English is not an additional 100-question paper for everyone. It is an alternative to the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test for eligible differently abled candidates who meet the stated conditions.
EXAM PATTERN :
TNPSC Group IV Scheme of Examination
The examination is conducted as a Single-stage Written Examination (OMR-based) comprising 200 objective-type questions for a total of 300 marks with a duration of 3 hours.
| Part | Subject / Section | Standard | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test
(or General English for eligible PwD candidates) |
SSLC | 100 | 150 | — | 40% (60 marks) |
| Part B | General Studies | SSLC | 75 | — | 3 Hours | — |
| Part C | Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | SSLC | 25 | — | — | — |
| Total | Combined Total | — | 200 | 300 | 3 Hours | — |
Key Rules Regarding the Exam Pattern
Evaluation Rule (6.1)
Part B and Part C of the answer sheets will be evaluated only if the candidate secures the minimum qualifying marks of 40% (at least 60 marks) in Part A.
Ranking
The total marks secured in Part A, Part B, and Part C taken together will be considered for the final merit and ranking list.
Language Medium
- Part A (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) questions will be set in Tamil only.
- Parts B and C questions will be set in both Tamil and English.
Exemption for Differently Abled Candidates (6.2)
PwD candidates who have studied English subject only in Board/University can claim an exemption from writing the Tamil test and instead opt for General English (SSLC Standard). They must also secure a minimum of 40% (60 marks).
TNPSC Group IV Exam – Quick Summary
200 Questions | 300 Marks | 3 Hours
Part A Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60 / 150
Application Fees for TNPSC GROUP 4 RECRUITMENT 2026
- One-Time Registration (OTR) Fee:₹150
- Mandatory for all new users.
- Valid for five years from the date of successful registration. Candidates who have already registered and possess a valid OTR need not pay this fee again.
- Examination Fee:₹100
- Payable online for each specific exam notification via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI. Offline modes like Demand Drafts or Postal Orders are not accepted.
Fee Concessions & Exemptions
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How to Apply for TNPSC GROUP 4 RECRUITMENT 2026?
- Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)
- New users must register on the OTR platform by providing basic profile details, valid contact info (email and mobile number), and linking their Aadhaar card.
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- Step 5: Application Correction Window
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TNPSC GROUP 4 RECRUITMENT 2026 – Official Apply Link
Important Dates
Start Date : 06-10-2026
Last Date : 05-11-2026
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