Clerical recruitment
TNPSC Group 4
Single-day objective exam for VAO, bill collector and assistant level posts.
Eligibility snapshot
Most posts: 18-32 (Others). VAO/Forest posts: 21-32 (Others). Reserved: VAO 21-42, Forest 21-37; higher qualification may remove max age.
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Posts
VAO, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Steno
Purpose
Entry-level clerical and revenue posts across Tamil Nadu state departments
Nature
Single objective paper + document verification
Exam frequency
- - Notification expected in Q2 2026 per annual planner
- - Exam usually scheduled 90 days after notification
- - Result and counseling stretch over 4-5 months
Always match your application timeline with the official planner to avoid missing counseling intimation.
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Who should choose this exam?
First-time aspirants
If you are starting with Samacheer basics, Group 4 offers the gentlest entry point.
Working professionals
Single paper format makes it easier to balance with full-time jobs.
Tamil-medium strengths
Candidates confident about Tamil eligibility paper can score quickly.
Selection process
Marks from the single objective paper decide the rank list. Typist/Steno posts consider technical paper scores as applicable.
After results, TNPSC conducts certificate verification and counseling where you exercise post preferences based on rank.
Preparation cues
Prioritise Tamil eligibility mastering early - without clearing it you will not enter the merit list even with high GS scores.
Mix previous-year paper drills with daily current affairs to stay exam ready even if the notification is delayed.
Ready to plan your preparation?
Lock your exam calendar and move into the planner flow.