TNPSC Group 4 2023
The TNPSC Group 4 exam is one of the major exams conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).
The group 4 examination is conducted annually by TNPSC to select the following post.,
- Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
- Junior Assistant
- Bill Collector
- Typist & Steno-Typist
Note: Separate examination is now conducted for the posts of Field Surveyor and Draftsman, which were selected under the TNPSC Group 4 examination in the past.
Also, it is worth noting that this is the Exam with the most vacancies. That is, the exam is conducted for at least 8000 vacancies.
Last year too, TNPSC released the Group 4 Notification to recruit 10177 vacancies.
Okay, Let’s see the Qualification and Syllabus of the Group 4 Exam 2024.
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Group 4 Exam Date 2023
Find below the important dates of the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2023. The below dates are driven from TNPSC Annual Planner 2023 – 2024.
| Group 4 Exam Events | 2023 Gr-IV Exam Dates (Tentative) |
| Group 4 Notification Date | November 2023 |
| Online Registration Starts On | November 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date | February 2024 |
| TNPSC Group 4 Result Date | April 2024 |
Read More: Group 4 Result 2022
Group 4 Salary Details
| S.No | Name of the Posts | Salary Range |
| 1 | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | Rs. 19500 – 62000/- |
| 2 | Junior Assistant | |
| 3 | Bill Collector, Grade-I | |
| 4 | Field Surveyor | |
| 5 | Draftsman | |
| 6 | Typist | |
| 7 | Steno-Typist (Grade–III) | Rs. 20600 – 65500/- |
TNPSC Group 4 Qualification
We have seen above the vacancy, Written Exam date, etc…
Is it enough just to look at these?
Want to see if you are qualified to write this exam? Let’s see it here…
You can only write if you meet two qualifications for this exam. They are,
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit [Minimum & Maximum Age]
Educational Qualification
You can write this exam if you have completed at least 10th Class / SSLC. [பத்தாம் வகுப்பு]
Age Limit
18 to 32 for those who have completed only the 10th class in terms of age.
18 to 58 for those who have studied above 10th class Ie., 12th, Diploma, Degree and etc…
| S.No | Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (SSLC) |
Maximum Age (More than SSLC) |
| 1 | General | 18 Years | 32 Years | 32 Years |
| 2 | MBC, BC, BC(M) | 34 Years | 58 Years | |
| 3 | SC, SC(A), ST, Destitute Widows | 37 Years |
Typewriting Qualification
Aspirants must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting for the post of Typist and Steno-Typist
- by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or)
- by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/ Junior Grade in English
- (or) by Higher / Senior Grade in English and Lower/ Junior Grade in Tamil.
| Note:
Typist பதவிக்கு விண்ணப்பிப்பவர்கள் மட்டும் மேலே குறிப்பிட்ட கூடுதல் தகுதிகளை பெற்றிருக்க வேண்டும் அதாவது டைப்பிங் முடித்திருக்க வேண்டும். |
Group IV Selection Method
Applicants who have to apply for these exams are selected only through written examination.
Those who pass the written test are certified and assigned to the job through counseling.
- Stage 1: Written Test (Objective Type Exam)
- Stage 2: Document Verification (Certificate Verification)
Written Exam Pattern
We mentioned above that the first step in the selection process is the writing test.
Here we will see how that writing exam will be conducted.
The written examination will be conducted in two papers in the form of Objective type questions (MCQ).
| S.No | Topic | No.Of Questions | Max. Marks |
| 1 | General Tamil | 100 | 150 |
| 2 | General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
| 3 | Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 |
| Total | 200 | 300 | |
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2023
We saw above that the Group 4 exam consists of two question papers.
One is set up to test language proficiency and the other to test general knowledge.
General Studies
Read below to know the syllabus for the general knowledge area.
The general knowledge area consists of several subdivisions i.e. General Science, Current Events, Geography, History, Aptitude and etc…
General Science
Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.
Current Events
History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, and Science.
Geography
Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate, Water resources-rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern &, etc.
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 &, etc.
Indian Polity
Constitution of India–Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, state, and territory- Citizenship.
Rights amend duties, Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local government – panchayat raj &, etc.
Indian Economy
Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models- an assessment – Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth & etc.
Indian National Movement
National renaissance – Emergence of national leaders – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore – Different modes of agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others.
Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests
Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation, and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, diagrams -Analytical interpretation of data.
Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion.
Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work & Logical reasoning
General Tamil
100 questions will be asked from the General Tamil section.
We have given the syllabus to them in PDF format at the following link, download, and read on.
Download TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus in Tamil – Click Here
TNPSC Group 4 Pass Marks 2023
We have looked at all the important things required for the Group 4 exam.
Finally looking at the cut-off Marks. It will help you prepare for the exam.
| Community | Male | Female |
| General | 168[+/- 3 Questions] | 167[+/- 3 Questions] |
| BC | 166[+/- 3 Questions] | 165[+/- 3 Questions] |
| MBC | 165[+/- 3 Questions] | 164[+/- 3 Questions] |
| BC(M) | 156[+/- 3 Questions] | 152[+/- 3 Questions] |
| SC | 164[+/- 3 Questions] | 162[+/- 3 Questions] |
| SC(A) | 157[+/- 3 Questions] | 156[+/- 3 Questions] |
| ST | 156[+/- 3 Questions] | 153[+/- 3 Questions] |
| Note: Based on No.of correct questions | ||
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Updated On: 25th March 2023
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