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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2020
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment: The Tamil Nadu Public Services Commission (TNPSC) the the sole agency which conducts the Group IV exam to recruit candidates directly in group 4 services every year. The exam is conducted in offline mode, followed by the document verification. The interview is abrogated in all non group 1 exams. The department or posts are assigned on the basic of the merit list. The following services are included in TNPSC Group 4 exam:
➤ Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
➤ Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service
➤ Tamil Nadu Survey and Land Records Subordinate Service
➤ Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service
➤ Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has announce the tentative notification date in their exam calendar. As per the exam calendar the TNPSC is going to release the Group 4 recruitment notification in the first week September 2020 after the lock down is over. Aspirants can check the detailed information on Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 4 notification, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates. Candidates can check the notification date, important dates, etc of TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment.
TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2020
Candidates can check the important points of TNPSC Group 4 recruitment as we have presented the details on the basic of previous year data. The table for this year is going to update after the release of notification in September 2020. Check TNPSC Group 4 important details below:
| Name of the Commission | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Name of the Examination | Group 4 – Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group-IV Services & VAO) |
| Number of Vacancies | 6000 (Tentatively) |
| Name of the Post | Jr Assistant, VAO, Bill Collector Etc |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Starting Date to Apply | September 2020 (Tentatively) |
| Last Date to Apply | October 2020 (Tentatively) |
| Last Date to a Pay application fee | October 2020 (Tentatively) |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment: Eligibility Criteria
All the aspiring candidates of TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment have to abide by all the Eligibility Criteria Decided by the Commission.
Education Qualification:
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➤ Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant (Security), Junior Assistant (Non-Security), Bill Collector, and Draftsmen: The candidate must have passed the SSLC exam with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses.
➤ Typist: The candidate must have passed the SSLC exam with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses and Government Technical Examination in typewriting.
➤ Steno-Typist (Grade – III): The candidate must have passed the SSLC exam with the minimum marks that can grant admission to higher secondary courses, as well as Government Technical Examination both in typewriting and shorthand.
➤ Field Surveyor: For the recruitment to the post of a field surveyor, other things being equal, preference would be given to the candidates who are trained in survey in industrial training institutes.
Typing and Stenography:
➤ Candidates must have the certificate course in computer on office automation awarded for the Typist post and Steno typist to eligible for TNPSC Group IV.
Age Limit:
| Post | Age Limit |
| Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Field Surveyor, Typist, Draftsman, and Steno-Typist (Grade -III). | Minimum: 18 to Maximum: 30 |
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | Minimum: 21 to Maximum: 30 |
➤ Knowledge of Tamil: Candidates must have the working knowledge of Tamil also.
TNPSC Group 4 Application Form Prerequisites:
Important things which you should keep with you while filling the Application Form:
➤ Scanned copy of your Signature ( 1kb < Size < 12 kb ) in JPG format.
➤ Scanned copy of your Photo ( 4 kb < Size < 20kb ) in JPG format.
➤ You should have a valid E-Mail I.D with you which can be used for registration purposes.
➤ You should have a valid Identity Proof with you.
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 4 paper is of 3 hours having 300 questions. TNPSC Group 4 is a objective type papers. The minimum qualifying marks is 90 for all the categories. Candidates can select any one language from Tamil and English for the 100 questions of language test. The questions on General Studies will be available in both English and Tamil
Candidates can check the exam pattern and syllabus of TNPSC Group 4 Exam below. If there will be any change in this year notification you will be updated here.
| Exam Type | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type | General Studies | 75 | 300 | 90 | 3 Hours |
| Aptitude Test | 25 | ||||
| General Tamil / General English | 100 | ||||
| Total | 200 | 300 | |||
TNPSC Group D: Syllabus
Candidates can check the Subject-wise syllabus of the TNPSC Group D below:
General Studies
The main subjects under this section are History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, and Science. The elaborated syllabus is given below.
Geography:
➤ Earth and Universe, Solar System, Monsoon, Rainfall, Weather and Climate, Water Resources: Rivers in India, Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources, Forest and Wildlife, Agricultural Pattern, Transport including Surface Transport and Communication, Social Geography Population: Density and Distribution, Natural Calamities and Disaster Management.
History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu:
➤ Indus Valley Civilization, Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas, Age of Vijayanagaram and the Bahmanis, South Indian History, Culture and Heritage of Tamil people, India since Independence, Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Colour, Language, Custom, India as a Secular State, Growth of Rationalist, Dravidian Movement in Tamil Nadu, Political Parties and Populist Schemes
Indian Polity:
➤ Constitution of India: Preamble to the Constitution, Citizenship: Rights Amend Duties, Salient Features of Constitution: Union, State and Territory, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Human Rights Charter, Parliament, Union Legislature, State Executive, State Legislature, Assembly, Local Government, Panchayat Raj, Judiciary in India, Rule of Law/Due process of Law, Elections, Corruption in Public Life and Anti-Corruption Measures, Official Language and Schedule – VIII, CVC, Lok-Adalats, Ombudsman, CAG, Right to Information, Empowerment of Women, Consumer Protection Forms.
Indian Economy:
➤ Nature of Indian Economy, Five-Year Plan Models: An Assessment, Land Reforms and Agriculture, Application of Science in Agriculture, Industrial Growth Rural Welfare Oriented Programmers, Social Sector Problems such as Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty: Economic Trends in Tamil Nadu.
General Science:
➤ Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
Indian National Movement:
➤ National Renaissance, The emergence of National Leaders – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle – Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar, and others, Different Modes of Agitations.
Aptitude Test
➤ Conversion of Information to Data, Collection, Compilation, and Presentation of Data, Tables, Graphs, Diagrams, Analytical Interpretation of data, Simplification, Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Simple Interest, Volume, Compound Interest Area, Puzzles, Time and Work, Number Series, Dice, Logical Reasoning, Visual Reasoning, Alpha Numeric Reasoning.
General English
Grammar:
➤ Phrases and Meanings, Synonyms and Antonyms, Prefix and Suffix, Articles, Preposition, Question Tag, Tense, Voice, Infinitive, Gerund, Participle, Homophones, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Comprehension, Plural Forms, Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences, Degree, Compound Words
Literature:
➤ The figure of Speech in Poems, Appreciation Questions from Poetry, Poems: Important Lines, Biography, Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Dr. Karl Paulnac, Motivational Essays, Description of Places, British English vs. American English.
Authors and their Literary Work:
➤ Match Poems with Poets, Nationality of Story, Author of Short Story, Autobiography/ Biography, Nationality of Poets, Characters, Quotes, Important Lines from Indian Authors, Famous lines, characters, quotes from Julius Caesar and The Merchant of Venice, Folk Art: Country and/or State, About Poets, About Dramatist, Themes in Literary Works, Nature centered Literary works and Global issue Environment and Conservation.
TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee
➤ There is one time Registration Fee of Rs. 150/-. It is valid for five years. Candidates who are already registered are not required to register again.
➤ There is Examination Fee of Rs.100, which is for TNPSC Group 4 exam only.
Note: Certain exemptions are applicable to the examination fee, details for which are available in the official notification for TNPSC Group – IV recruitment.
TNPSC Group 4 Salary
Check the salary structure of the TNPSC Group 4 jobs in the table below. This salary structure is based on the previous year notification.
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Village Administrative Officer | Rs.19,500 - 62,000/- (Level 8) |
| Junior Assistant (Security & Non Security) | |
| Bill Collector Grade 1 | |
| Field Surveyor | |
| Draftsman | |
| Typist | |
| Steno-Typist (Grade–III) | Rs.20,600 - 65,500/- (Level 10) |
TNPSC Group IV Vacancy
Through the TNPSC Group IV Exam, the candidates are recruited for the following posts. The no. of vacancies will be updated with the release of the notification.
| Post Code | Name of Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Officer | Available Soon |
| 2600 | Junior Assistant (Non – Security) | |
| 2400 | Junior Assistant (Security) | |
| 2500 | Bill Collector Grade-I (Post Code:) | |
| 2800 | Field Surveyor | |
| 2900 | Draftsman | |
| 2200 | Typist | |
| 2300 | Steno-Typist (Grade–III) | |
| Total | ||
TNPSC Group 4: Steps to Apply online
Candidates are advised to follow the following steps to complete the online application
➤ You can go to the official website of TNPSC to apply online or click on the direct link mentioned below to apply online, once it is active.
➤ A page will be opened where you will get the registration and login form.
➤ Enter the required details in the form and Upload your Photo and signature.
➤ After that Fill in your communication address and Upload your Photo and signature.
➤ Before submitting the form, preview your details.
➤ Pay your fee through Debit/ Credit card/ Net Banking/ E-Challan if applicable.
➤ Click on submit and Your form will be submitted successfully.
➤ Your Online TNPSC Group 4 application process is completed and you can take print out of the application form for further use
TNPSC Group 4: Online Application Link
Eligible and interested candidates may apply online for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment from July tentatively. The link for the online application is inactive.
Apply Online For TNPSC Group 8 Recruitment 2020 [Link Inactive]
Note: The Online Application will be active in September 2020 (Tentatively).
TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Hall Ticket
The commission release the Admit Card from the official website a few days before the exam. Candidates have to carry their admit card to the exam centers, otherwise they will not be allowed to appear for the exam. The admit card/ hall ticket is released for those candidates who have successfully submitted the application form of TNPSC Group 4. The admit card of further exams is released for only those candidates who had qualified the previous stage of the exam.
TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2020
The TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key is released some days after the commencement of exam. The candidates can calculate their marks with the help of answer key and this will help them to get an idea about their stand in the exam. They can start preparation for the next round if they are near the cut off of previous year.
TNPSC Group 4 Result 2020
The result of TNPSC Group 4 result is generally released a few month after the release of Answer Key. Generally along with result, the commission release the revised answer key and marks. The your roll number or name appear in the result PDF, you are qualified to appear for the next round of the exam.
TNPSC Group 4 Document Verification
After the commencement of the exam process, and deceleration of final result the selected candidates have to appear for the document verification to prove their candidature for the exam. This is also a important part of the exam, if you fail to prove your candidature you will be disqualified from the exam process. After the document verification, the Department/ posts allotted to the candidates.
TNPSC Group D Notification 2020 FAQs
Q 1. When will the TNPSC Group D notification will be released.?
Ans. The TNPSC Group D notification will be released in September 2020.
Q 2. Is the application are available online or offline.?
Ans. The Application are available online only.
Q 3. What is the Application Fee for the TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment.?
Ans. The Application fee for general for registration is Rs. 150 (valid for 5 years) and for examination is Rs. 100.
Q 4. How many exams are there in TNPSC Group 4 recruitment.?
Ans. There is only one exam in TNPSC Group 4.
Q 5. Is there interview in TNPSC Group 4.?
Ans. No, there is no interview in TNPSC Group 4.