TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2026, Age Limit, Qualification, Posts-Wise Requirements

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2026 guidelines outline the age limit, educational qualification requirements, technical qualification requirements, and other requirements that applicants must meet in order to apply for the Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group IV Services). Applicants should review their eligibility requirements for the specific post they are applying for, as the educational and technical requirements may differ for different Group 4 posts.

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2026

Candidates interested in the TNPSC Group 4 2026 Recruitment should read this article in detail to determine whether they meet all the aspects of the TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2026 as set by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). Candidates who don't fulfill the eligibility criteria will be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

TNPSC Group 4 Educational Qualification

Educational qualification is one of the most important eligibility criteria for TNPSC Group 4. Candidates need to have the qualification mentioned for a post on or before the date mentioned in the notification.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Village Administrative Officer	Candidates must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification
Junior Assistant (Security)
Bill Collector
Junior Assistant (Non Security)
Junior Assistant (Non Security)
Junior Assistant	Candidates must have passed S.S.L.C. Examination
Revenue Assistant
Junior Assistant
Tax Collector
Junior Assistant	Must be a graduate from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission
Junior Assistant (Accounts)	B. Com. degree from a recognized University
Bill Collector	Minimum General Educational Qualification (A pass in SSLC)
Junior Administrative Assistant	Minimum General Educational Qualification viz., Must have passed S.S.L.C Public Examination
Typist	Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting
Steno Typist (Grade III)	Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification Must have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand
Steno Typist	Must have passed the S.S.L.C. Examination Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Tamil and English in Typewriting and Shorthand, both by Senior Grades
Record Clerk (Grade III)	S.S.L.C Pass
Senior Laboratory Assistant	A pass in Higher Secondary (plus two) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany as one of the subjects
Forest Watcher	Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification Other things being equal, preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force).
Forest Guard	Pass in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany

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

TNPSC Group 4 Apply Online 2026 - Click to Check

Age Limit (As on 01/7/2026)

Post Name	Age Limit
Village Administrative Officer	21 to 40 years
Junior Assistant	18 to 32
Bill Collector
Junior Assistant
Senior Laboratory Assistant	Min - 18 years Max - No Age Limit
Forest Watcher	Min - 18 years Max - No Age Limit
Forest Guard	Min - 18 years Max - No Age Limit

Who Is Not Eligible for TNPSC Group 4 2026?

A candidate will be rejected or considered ineligible if he/she

Does not meet the minimum educational qualification.
Does not meet the technical qualification prescribed for the post
Exceeds the upper age limit.
Fails to meet the Typewriting/Shorthand qualification for relevant posts.
Claims reservation without supporting documents.
Fails to meet PSTM eligibility while claiming the benefit.
Does not submit original certificates when required.
Does not satisfy the nationality or other service rules conditions.
Submits false information in the application form.

Documents Required For TNPSC Group 4 To Prove Eligibility

Applicants need to present their supporting documents before applying for the post. The essential documents that the candidates need to prepare along with their application form are as follows.

SSLC certificate or mark sheet
HSC certificate, if applicable
Degree certificate, if applicable
Typewriting certificate
Shorthand certificate
Community certificate
PSTM certificate
Disability certificate, if applicable
Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
Destitute Widow certificate, where applicable
Equivalent qualification certificate, if applicable
Experience certificate, if applicable
Other certificate specific to the post, if applicable

Related Links
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2026	TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers
TNPSC Group 4 Salary Structure	TNPSC Group 4 Cut Off [Previous Year]

FAQs

For several major Group 4 posts, candidates must possess the SSLC/Class 10. However, certain posts may require additional or higher qualifications.

For many Group 4 posts, provided the candidate satisfies the prescribed Minimum General Educational Qualification. However, posts such as Typist and Steno-Typist can require additional technical qualifications.