TNPSC Group 4 & VAO · 2026 Syllabus (expected)
TNPSC Group 4 / VAO Syllabus 2026: Expected Single-Paper Topics
High-volume recruitment with one objective paper is expected to continue. This syllabus mirrors 2025 until the 2026 PDF is live.
2026 TNPSC notifications are pending — pattern and syllabus based on 2025 structure (checked 19 Dec 2025).Official status
2026 syllabus pending (checked 19 Dec 2025); 2025 carried forward.
Core sections
General Tamil/English, General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability.
Language rule
Language section expected to remain compulsory with qualifying marks.
Prep priority
OMR speed + Tamil basics + high-frequency CA and Aptitude drills.
Official TNPSC syllabus PDF for 2026 is not released as of 19 Dec 2025. This guide uses the 2025 syllabus and recent question trends as the expected baseline until TNPSC publishes the 2026 notice.
One OMR paper with General Tamil/English, General Studies, and Aptitude is expected to continue.
Speed, accuracy, and language basics remain the differentiators in this high-volume exam.
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Section outline (expected)
Use 2025 split until TNPSC publishes the 2026 PDF.
General Tamil/English
Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary; Tamil basics recommended for most candidates.
General Studies
History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Science, Current Affairs with TN focus.
Aptitude
Arithmetic, logical reasoning, data interpretation.
Section
General Tamil/English
Questions
100
Marks
150
Section
General Studies
Questions
75
Marks
112.5
Section
Aptitude & Mental Ability
Questions
25
Marks
37.5
Section
Total
Questions
200
Marks
300
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Tamil/English | 100 | 150 |
| General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
| Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
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Speed strategy
Practise bubbling and time splits: 90 mins language, 60 mins GS, 30 mins aptitude (adjust as needed).
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2026 watchlist
If TNPSC tweaks section weightage or qualifying rules, updates will be posted here with links to the official PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Jump into a mock testHas the Group 4/VAO 2026 syllabus been released?
Not yet. This is the expected list based on 2025. It will be refreshed once the official 2026 PDF arrives.
Should I study Tamil or English?
Most candidates choose Tamil. Pick the language you can score highest in; the section is expected to stay compulsory.
What matters most for cut-off?
Speed + accuracy. Build OMR speed and keep Aptitude drills consistent while covering high-frequency GS.
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