Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) releases the TNPSC Group 4 cut-off marks caste-wise and post-wise at https://tnpsc.gov.in/. The cut-off is the minimum marks to be achieved by candidates to get shortlisted and move up to the subsequent level of competition. Candidates can check previous year cut off marks from the article. 

TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off 2026

The candidates can look into the TNPSC Group 4 previous year cut-off listed in the article to gain insight into the category-wise TNPSC Group 4 cut-off released and to estimate a safe score target to achieve in the upcoming exam. The cut-off marks for the TNPSC Group 4 exam differ each year based on factors such as the number of vacancies, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, the category of candidates, etc. 

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TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Cut-Off 

The candidates must be preparing hard for the examination. To prepare well and score good marks, the candidates should be well-versed with the previous year’s cut-off of TNPSC Group 4 for better preparation for the exam.

TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off 2023

As per the results of the TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2022-23, the category-wise TNPSC Group 4 Cut-Off 2022-23 has been tabulated below. 

TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off 2023
CategoryMaleFemale
General Category150153
Other Backward Class (OBC)145148
Backward Class Muslim (BCM) 142140
Most Backward Class (MBC)145146
Scheduled Caste (SC)138140
Scheduled Caste (SC-A)135137
Scheduled Tribe (ST)133135

TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off 2019 for VAO

The TNPSC Village Administrative Officer's previous year cut-off for 2019 is provided below. Candidates can refer to this table to get an idea about the competition and ranking.

Category-wise TNPSC Group 4 VAO Cut Off 2019
CategoryMaleFemale
General--
Backward Class (BC)165162
Most Backward Class (MBC)163160
Backward Class Muslim (BCM)162162
Scheduled Caste (SC)161159
Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar (SCA)--
Scheduled Tribe (ST)160157

TNPSC Group 4 Cut off 2019 for Typist

The table below shows the TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off for the previous year for the post of Typist, as released by the Tamil Nadu PSC.

Category-wise TNPSC Group 4 Typist Cut Off 2019
CategoryMaleFemale
General184183
Backward Class (BC)182181
Most Backward Class (MBC)182182
Backward Class Muslim (BCM)174172
Scheduled Caste (SC)178177
Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar (SCA)175174
Scheduled Tribe (ST)176173

TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off 2019 for Steno-Typist

Given below is the category-wise Tamil Nadu PSC Group 4 Cut Off for the post of Stenotypist released in the previous year.

Category-wise TNPSC Group 4 Steno-Typist Cut Off 2019
CategoryMaleFemale
General142140
Backward Class (BC)135132
Most Backward Class (MBC)135134
Backward Class Muslim (BCM)126121
Scheduled Caste (SC)124121
Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar (SCA)123122
Scheduled Tribe (ST)125120

Factors Considered for TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off 

Certain factors affect the TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off, which results in slight changes in the cut off every year. These factors are detailed below:

1. Number of Vacancies: The total number of vacancies announced for various posts significantly impacts the cutoff. More vacancies generally lead to a lower cutoff, while fewer vacancies lead to higher cutoff marks. 

2. Number of Applicants: The number of candidates appearing for the exam also affects the cutoff. A higher number of applicants can increase the competition, resulting in a higher cutoff​.

3. Difficulty Level of the Exam: The difficulty level of the exam paper plays a crucial role. If the paper is more difficult, the cutoff marks might be lower as fewer candidates would score high marks. Conversely, an easier paper could result in higher cutoff marks.

4. Category of Candidates: Cutoff marks are released category-wise (General, BC, MBC, SC, ST, etc.). Different categories have different cutoff marks, often influenced by reservation policies and the number of candidates within each category​.

5. Previous Years' Cutoff Trends: Historical data and trends from previous years' cutoffs can influence the current year’s cutoff. Candidates and exam authorities often consider previous years' cutoffs while setting and predicting the current year’s benchmarks​.

6. Performance of Candidates: The overall performance of the candidates in the exam impacts the cutoff. If a larger number of candidates score high marks, the cutoff will likely be higher​.

7. Normalization Process: If the exam is conducted in multiple sessions, the normalization process to ensure fairness across different sessions can also affect the final cutoff marks​​.

Important Links
TNPSC Group Online Form 2026TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026
TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question PapersTNPSC Group 4 Salary Structure
TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2026TNPSC Group 4 Exam Centre List 2026
FAQs

Ans. TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off Marks will be released soon at www.tnpsc.gov.in.

Ans. Yes, TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off will be released category wise and post-wise.