The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has opened online applications for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026 for eligible candidates who meet the required education & age criteria. Candidates waiting for the TNPSC Group 4 (குரூப் 4)—Combined Civil Services Examination—IV (Group-IV Services) can now submit their TNPSC Group 4 Application Form and register for the examination, which is scheduled to recruit for 6574 vacant posts. The TNPSC Group 4 Online Registration Form is available till 5 November 2026 (11:59 pm) on the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. 

TNPSC Group 4 Apply Online 2026

TNPSC has announced 6574 Group 4 vacancies in various departments for which the online registration is to be carried out from 6 October to 5 November 2026. To get enrolled for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026, which is to be held on 10 January 2027, the candidates have to submit their duly filled application form to the commission before the last date ends. The application forms will be accepted through online mode only, and the direct link for TNPSC Group 4 Apply Online has been provided in the article. Read the complete article to know the steps to apply, the application fee, the prerequisites required, and other details required for the TNPSC Group 4 Online Application Form. 

Online Registration Dates

EventsDates
TNPSC Group 4 Notification 20266 October 2026
Apply Online starts6 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online5 November 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee5 November 2026
Application Correction Window9 to 11 November 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date10 January 2027

TNPSC Group 4 OTR Registration 2026

Before applying for Group 4 posts, candidates without a valid One Time Registration (OTR) must complete their registration on the TNPSC portal. OTR creates the candidate's profile on the TNPSC website. However, OTR alone does not mean that the candidate has applied for TNPSC Group 4. After completing OTR, candidates must submit a separate online application for the Group 4 recruitment.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee

While submitting your TNPSC Group 4 Application Form 2026, candidates have to pay the required One-time registration fee and examination fee through online mode only. Check the details for the Application Fee in the table below. 

ExamApplication Fee
One-time Registration FeeRs. 150/- (valid for 5 years)
Examination FeeRs.100/-
SC/ SC (Arunthathiyars)/ ST/ PwBD/ Destitute WidowNo fee
MBC/ Denotified Communities/ BC (Other than Muslim)/ BC (Muslim)3 free chances
Ex-Servicemen2 free chances

Note: The fee is payable online through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card on or before the last date of submission of the online application

How to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 4 Exam? 

The candidates are advised to follow the following steps to complete the online application before the last date. 

  • Visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) at www.tnpsc.gov.in.
  • Those who are filling out the application form for the first time are required to complete one-time registration.
  • Those who already have an OTR need not do it again. They can directly log in by entering the relevant login details into the application form.
  • Once logged in, one needs to search for the Combined Civil Service Examination – IV (Group IV Services) link and open it.
  • Entering the Relevant Personal Information.
  • Now fill out the application form with the relevant personal and academic details, as well as communication details and other information asked for.
  • Candidates need to upload their photograph and signature as per the guidelines mentioned in the current application instructions. It is advised that candidates check the file size and image type before uploading.
  • However, it must be noted that the file size and format must adhere to the requirements put forth by the aforementioned portal.
    Paying the Required Fee.
  • Next, the relevant examination fees should be paid through the payment method provided by the site. Furthermore, those who are exempt from paying fees should check the notification section before paying any amount.
  • Reviewing All Information Provided - Before submission, it is essential to check all information provided to ensure that no errors have been made.
  • Finally, the form must be submitted, and a printout of the confirmation page must be saved for future reference.

TNPSC Group 4 Apply Online 2026 Link

Candidates interested in Group 4 posts, namely Village Administrative Officers, Junior Assistants, Junior Executives, Junior Revenue Inspectors, Junior Assistant cum Typists, Typists, Steno Typists (Grade 3), Personal Clerks, Assistants, Field Assistants, Forest Guards, and Forest Watchers, can register through the TNPSC official website or the direct link shared here.

TNPSC Group 4 Apply Online 2026 Link (Active) - Click to Apply

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 Out for 6574 Vacancies - Click to Check

Details to Check Before Submission

Before final submission, candidates should carefully verify:

  • Candidate's name
  • Date of birth
  • Father's/Mother's name
  • Mobile number
  • Email ID
  • Community/category
  • Educational qualification
  • Reservation claims
  • Post preferences, wherever applicable
  • Examination-related choices
  • Uploaded documents
  • Fee/payment status

TNPSC Group 4 Application Form Prerequisites

Candidates need to upload the required documents at the time of submitting the TNPSC Group 4 Apply Online 2026 Forms. If the required documents are not uploaded by the candidate, their candidature will be rejected at any stage of the selection process. The candidates have to attach the required scanned copies of documents in JPG format as follows.

DocumentPrescribed specification
Photograph130 × 170 pixels; 20–50 KB
Photograph formatJPG; save as Photograph.jpg
Signature230 × 75 pixels; 10–20 KB
Signature formatJPG; save as Signature.jpg

TNPSC Group 4 Application Correction Window

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has announced that the TNPSC Group 4 Application Correction Window 2026 will be open from 9 November to 11 November 2026. This facility allows eligible candidates who applied for the Combined Civil Services Examination – IV – Group IV Services examination to make the necessary corrections to the submitted application form.

Who Can Apply for TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

Only those candidates who fulfill the eligibility parameters for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam in terms of educational qualification and age limit are eligible to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026. 

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post NameEducational Qualification
VAO, Junior Assistant, TypistSSLC passed
Junior Executive (Office) A degree from a recognized University or Institution 
Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving LicenceHigher Secondary Course with any Science subject
Age Limit
Junior Assistant, Typist, and Steno-TypistMinimum Age - 18 years
Other PostsMinimum Age - 21 years

What Happens After TNPSC Group 4 Application Process?

After the application window closes, candidates should monitor the official TNPSC website for recruitment updates. The next important stages include preparation for the written examination, downloading the hall ticket when released, checking the answer key and result, and completing certificate verification if shortlisted.

The TNPSC Group 4 written examination is scheduled for 10 January 2027. Candidates should begin or continue their preparation according to the official syllabus and exam pattern while keeping their application confirmation and relevant documents safely stored.

Important Links
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers
 TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off [Previous Year]TNPSC Group 4 Salary Structure
TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2026 
FAQs

Ans. The last date to apply online for TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2026 is 5 November 2026.

Ans. One-time registration fee for TNPSC Exam is valid for 5 years.

Ans. Follow the steps to fill TNPSC Group 4 Online Form 2026 as discussed in the article.

Ans. Candidates can apply through the official TNPSC examination portal by completing One Time Registration, logging in, filling out the application form, and paying the applicable examination fee.

Yes, candidates can correct their application from 9 to 11 November 2026. The fields available for correction depends on TNPSC's instructions.

The One Time Registration fee is Rs. 150/-, and the examination fee is Rs. 100/-. Candidates from SC/ ST/ PwBD are exempted from paying fee.