TNPSC Reference
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Authoritative eligibility, planner guidance and exam tools maintained by TNPSCAI.in. Use these resources to remove guesswork before you enter the roadmap or checkout flows.
Clerical recruitment
TNPSC Group 4
Single-day objective exam for VAO, bill collector and assistant level posts.
Most posts: 18-32 (Others). VAO/Forest posts: 21-32 (Others). Reserved: VAO 21-42, Forest 21-37; higher qualification may remove max age.
Interview posts
TNPSC Group 2
Multi-stage exam with spotlight on administrative aptitude and Tamil proficiency.
Most posts: 18-32 for Others, no max for reserved; EO Grade III is 25-37 (Others) / 25-47 (reserved).
Non-interview posts
TNPSC Group 2A
Steady clerical/officer posts filled through a prelims-style objective paper.
Most posts: 18-32 for Others, no max for reserved; EO Grade III is 25-37 (Others) / 25-47 (reserved).
Executive services
TNPSC Group 1
Flagship multi-stage exam for Deputy Collector, DSP, and other Group 1 services.
Min 21 years; max age varies by post (up to 44 for Others, 49 for reserved).