TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025, Syllabus PDF, Model Papers and Cut-Off

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2025: The TNPSC Group 4 exam is a significant examination that is conducted annually by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). This exam is an important one, and it will conducted on 13th July 2025 by the TNPSC.

TNPSC Group 4 2025 Notification Details

The Group 4 exam is held to hire candidates for 10th standard qualified positions..,

  • Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
  • Junior Assistant
  • Bill Collector
  • Typist
  • Steno-Typist

Okay, Let’s see the Qualification and Syllabus of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025.

Table of Content

  1. TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025
  2. TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy
  3. TNPSC Group 4 Salary Details
  4. TNPSC Group 4 Qualification
  5. TNPSC Group 4 Selection Method
  6. TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern
  7. TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus
  8. TNPSC Group 4 Pass Marks

1. TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025

The TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2025 is scheduled for 13th July 2025.

Group 4 Exam Events2025 Gr-IV Exam Dates
Group 4 Notification Date25th April 2025
Online Registration Starts On25th April 2025
Last Date to Apply
TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date13th July 2025 FN 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
TNPSC Group 4 Result Date

2. TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025

The Group 4 Exam 2025 vacancies will be revealed when the notification is released. Below, we have provided the previous TNPSC Group 4 2024 vacancies for your reference.

Sl. NoName of the PostPost CodeName of the Service / OrganizationNumber of vacancies
1Village Administrative Officer2025Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service108
2Junior Assistant (Non-Security)2600Tamil Nadu Ministerial /Judicial Ministerial Service2442
3Junior Assistant (Security)3400Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service44
4Junior Assistant3292Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.,10
5Junior Assistant3294Tamil Nadu Waqf Board27
6Junior Assistant3295Tamil Nadu Water Supply
and Drainage Board
49
7Junior Assistant3306Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd.,15
8Junior Assistant3313Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation7
9Junior Assistant3321Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation10
10Typist2200Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service1653
11Typist3309Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.3
12Typist3307Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd.,3
13Typist3308Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd.,39
14Typist3314Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation7
15Steno-Typist (Grade – III)2300Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service441
16Steno-Typist3288Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.,2
17Steno-Typist3315Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation2
18Personal Assistant to Chairman (Steno Typist II)3287Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.,1
19Personal Clerk to
Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist III)
3291Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.,2
20Private Secretary (Grade-III)3283Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,4
21Junior Executive (Office)3296Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,34
22Junior Executive (Typing)3297Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,7
23Receptionist cum Telephone Operator3310Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,1
24Milk Recorder, Grade III3298Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,15
25Laboratory Assistant3103Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service25
26Bill Collector2500Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department66
27Senior Factory Assistant3316Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,49
28Forest Guard3317Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service171
29Forest Guard with a Driving License3318Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service192
30Forest Watcher3319Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service526
31Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)3320Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service288
32Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies1095Tamil Nadu Co-operative Subordinate Service1
Total No. of Vacancies6244

3. TNPSC Group 4 Salary Details

TNPSC Group 4 Salary ranges from Rs. 19,500 to 62,000 as per the 7th Pay Commission. The basic scale band is Rs. 19,500 – 62,000 (Level 8). Additional allowances and benefits are provided.

Sl. NoName of the PostPost CodeName of the Service / OrganizationScale of pay (Rs.)
1Village Administrative Officer2025Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service19,500 – 71,900 (CPS)
2Junior Assistant (Non-Security)2600Tamil Nadu Ministerial /Judicial Ministerial Service19,500 – 71,900 (CPS)
3Junior Assistant (Security)3400Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service19,500 – 62,000 (CPS)
4Junior Assistant3292Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.,19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)
5Junior Assistant3294Tamil Nadu Waqf Board19,500 – 62,000 (CPS)
6Junior Assistant3295Tamil Nadu Water Supply
and Drainage Board
19,500 – 62,000 (CPS)
7Junior Assistant3306Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd.,19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)
8Junior Assistant3313Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation19,500 – 62,000 (CPS)
9Junior Assistant3321Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation19,500 – 71,900 (CPS)
10Typist2200Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service19,500 – 71,900 (CPS)
11Typist3309Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)
12Typist3307Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd.,19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)
13Typist3308Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd.,19,500 – 71,900 (EPF)
14Typist3314Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation19,500 – 62,000 (CPS)
15Steno-Typist (Grade – III)2300Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service20,600 – 75,900 (CPS)
16Steno-Typist3288Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.,20,600 – 65,500 (EPF)
17Steno-Typist3315Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation20,600 – 65,500 (EPF)
18Personal Assistant to Chairman (Steno Typist II)3287Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.,20,600 – 65,500 (EPF)
19Personal Clerk to
Managing Director/General Manager (Steno Typist III)
3291Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.,19,500 – 62,000 (EPF)
20Private Secretary (Grade-III)3283Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,20,600 – 65,500 (@)
21Junior Executive (Office)3296Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,19,500 – 62,000 (@)
22Junior Executive (Typing)3297Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,19,500 – 62,000 (@)
23Receptionist cum Telephone Operator3310Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,19,500 – 62,000 (@)
24Milk Recorder, Grade III3298Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,18,200 – 57,900
(@)
25Laboratory Assistant3103Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service19,500 – 71,900 (CPS)
26Bill Collector2500Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department19,500 – 71,900 (CPS)
27Senior Factory Assistant3316Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.,15,900 – 50,400 (@)
28Forest Guard3317Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service18,200 – 57,900 (CPS)
29Forest Guard with a Driving License3318Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service18,200 – 57,900 (CPS)
30Forest Watcher3319Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service16,600 – 52,400 (CPS)
31Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)3320Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service16,600 – 52,400 (CPS)
32Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies1095Tamil Nadu Co-operative Subordinate Service20,600 – 75,900 (CPS)
Abbreviations:

  • CPS – Contributory Pension Scheme
  • EPF – Employees’ Provident Fund
  • @ – The payment of terminal benefits is as per the provisions available in the Special Bye-Laws

4. TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2025

TNPSC Group 4 Qualification 2025: Candidates must possess 10th Class/SSLC. Age limit: 18-32 for SSLC candidates, 18-58 for candidates with higher education. Category-specific age limits are below.

You can only write if you meet two qualifications for this Group 4 exam. They are,

  • Educational Qualification
  • Age Limit [Minimum & Maximum Age]

TNPSC Group 4 Educational Qualification

You can write this Group 4 exam 2025 if you have completed at least 10th Class / SSLC [பத்தாம் வகுப்பு] at the time of notification.

TNPSC Group 4 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…

CategoryMinimum AgeMaximum Age
(SSLC)
Maximum Age
(More than SSLC)
General18 Years32 Years32 Years
MBC, BC, BC(M)34 Years58 Years
SC, SC(A), ST, Destitute Widows37 Years

 

Typewriting Qualification

Aspirants must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting for the post of Typist and Steno-Typist

  1. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English (or)
  2. by Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and Lower/ Junior Grade in English
  3. (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.

5. TNPSC Group 4 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)

6. TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern

We mentioned above that the first step in the selection process is the written test.

Here we will see how that written exam will be conducted.

The written examination will be conducted in two papers in the method of Objective type questions (MCQ).

S.NoTopicNo.Of QuestionsMax. Marks
IGeneral Tamil100150
IIGeneral Studies75112.5
IIIAptitude & Mental Ability2537.5
Total200300

Read More:  Gr-4 Study Materials

7. TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2025

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.

I. General Tamil

100 questions will be asked from the General Tamil section. This Tamil eligibility-cum-scoring test and Its is compulsory for all candidates.

II. 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, 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.

III. 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.

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

8. TNPSC Group 4 Pass Marks 2025

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.

CommunityMaleFemale
General168[+/- 3 Questions]167[+/- 3 Questions]
BC166[+/- 3 Questions]165[+/- 3 Questions]
MBC165[+/- 3 Questions]164[+/- 3 Questions]
BC(M)156[+/- 3 Questions]152[+/- 3 Questions]
SC164[+/- 3 Questions]162[+/- 3 Questions]
SC(A)157[+/- 3 Questions]156[+/- 3 Questions]
ST156[+/- 3 Questions]153[+/- 3 Questions]
Note: Based on No.of correct questions

Note: Nowadays A separate examination is conducted for the posts of Field Surveyor and Draftsman, which were selected under the TNPSC Group 4 examination in the past recruitments.

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Last Updated: 16th October 2024