TNPSC Group 4 2024: Result Declared, Cutoff, Counselling, 6244 Vacancies, Syllabus & Exam Date

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 4 2024 ( TNPSC Group 4 )

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Registration: 25 Apr '25 - 25 May '25

Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Updated on Dec 10, 2024 18:46 IST

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the annual planner for next year. The TNPSC Group 4 2025 exam notification will be released on April 25, 2025. The Commission will also activate the TNPSC Group 4 online applications 2025 with the release of official notification. The candidates should note that the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 will be conducted on July 13, 2025.  

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the TNPSC Group 4 result 2024 on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in. The Commission released the result under the candidate's login window. To check the TNPSC Group 4 result 2024, the candidates will be required to login with their registration number and password. The Commission did not release the TNPSC Group 4 result pdf for the general public. Besides this, the Commission also did not release the TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff 2024 openly for the public. The Commission is expected to release the cutoff soon. The Commission released 6,244 TNPSC Group 4 vacancies in the official notification. The TNPSC Group 4 2024 hall tickets were released online on May 28, 2024. 

The Commission will select the candidates for the TNPSC Counselling 2024. The candidates will be required to submit their documents through the designated agency situated across the state. The TNPSC Group 4 exam was conducted on June 9, 2024.

Q:   How Many Vacancies are released in TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024?

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released 6,244 vacancies in the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2024. The Commission released the post-wise vacancies in the notification pdf. The Commission also released the Salary corresponding to each post. 
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024. The Commission released the syllabus, exam pattern and other important information in the official notification pdf.

 The Commission released over ten thousand vacancies last year. The higher number of vacancies will imply that the higher number of candidates will be selected at each stage of examination. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 2024 admit card ten days before the exam date.

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Q:   When will TNPSC Group 4 2024 Result be Declared?

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Yes, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 result 2024 on its official website- tnpsc.gov.in. The Commission released the result under the candidate's login. The candidates are required to check their result with their registration number and password. The Commission conducted the exam on June 9, 2024.

The Commission released the tentative answer key was released online on June 18, 2024. The last date to send the objections agains the incorrect questoin/answer was June 25, 2024.

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Q:   What were the TNPSC Group 4 2024 Application Dates?

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The TNPSC Group 4 2024 Applications were released online on January 30, 2024. The last date to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam was February 29, 2024. The Commission will also provide the application correction facility from March 4 to 6, 2024. The Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024. 
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission notified 6,244 vacancies for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024.

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Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket 2024 released?

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Yes,the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket soon on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in on May 27, 2024. The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 on June 9, 2024. The candidates will be required to carry one photo identity card with the TNPSC Group 4 admit card. 

The TNPSC Group 4 exam will be conducted in offline mode across the state. The exam will be conducted for 6,244 TNPSC Group 4 vacancies.

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TNPSC Group 4 Result 2024

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 result 2024 on its official website. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 was conducted on June 9, 2024. The Commission conducted the exam in offline mode in pen and paper mode across the state at the designated exam centres. 

Q:   When was the TNPSC Group 4 result 2023 released?

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The TNPSC Group 4 result 2023 for the 2022 session of exam was released on March 24, 2023. As per the media reports, the Commission increased the number of vacancies to over 10 thousand for the exam. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission did not release the TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff with the result. 

It is expected that the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff will remain low because of the large number of vacancies. The Commission released the result under the candidates' login. The Commission did not release the TNPSC Group 4 result pdf on its official website. Hence the official TNPSC Group 4 cutoff was not available. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released a notice mentioning that the result was being prepared and will be released in the end of March. TNPSC Group 4 result was expected in December but was delayed due to the reasons best known to Commission.

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Q:   When TNPSC Group 4 Result 2023 Will be released?

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2023 soon on its official website. The Commission will conduct the exam in February 2024. The Commission will release the result of the TNPSC Group 4 written exam in April 2024. The Commission will conduct the Counselling for the TNPSC Group 4 exam after the result.

The Counselling usually taken over one month and after the counselling, the selected candidates are called for the appointment formalities.

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TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TNPSC Group 4 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

25 Apr '25 -

25 May '25

TNPSC Group 4 Application Dates 2025

13 Jul '25

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025

DatesPast Exam Dates

Aug '24

TNPSC Group 4 result 2024

09 Jun '24

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2024

27 May '24 -

08 Jun '24

TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket Release Date 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff 2024

The Commission did not release the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff with the prelims result. The candidates must secure equal to or more than their category cutoff to get selected for the next phase of the examination. The Commission releases the category-wise cutoff for all categories separately. TNPSC releases the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff with the results. The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is the minimum mark required to get elected in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff marks are different from the qualifying marks mentioned in the notification.

Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 pass mark?

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A. The TNPSC Group 4 notification states the minimum pass marks. The candidates need to score Ninety marks (90) out of three hundred marks. The candidates should not consider the pass marks as the cutoff marks. Both are different. The pass marks make a candidate eligible for selection but do not ensure it. On the other hand, TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is the mark where the candidate is selected for the next round. TNPSC Group 4 exam is a competitive exam and no score can be said as safe unless the final result.

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Q:   How is TNPSC Group 4 cut off calculated?

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The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is released with the result. The cutoff is decided after the examination. The candidates are arranged in a category-wise merit list based on their marks secured in the written exams. The number of candidates that needs to be selected from each category is known and this number is marked in each list. The marks secured by the last candidates become the cutoff marks for that category.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission did not releease the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff with the result (released on March 24, 2023). The Commission is expected to release the exam cutoff after the completion of exam process.

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Q:   What is the cut off for TNPSC Group 4 2023?

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The TNPSC Group 4 cutoff 2023 for the 2022 session of the exam was not released with the official notification. The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 cutoff after the completion of the exam process. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 result 2023 (for the 2022 session) on March 24, 2023.

TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2023 for the 2022 session is expected to start soon. The candidates need to log in with their credentials and get the official cutoff. The Commission mentions the cutoff for all the categories in the result pdf. The Commission mention the roll number of the qualified candidates in the result pdf. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission always releases the exam cutoff with the result, but because of some legal issues pending in the Honourable High Court, the Commission did not release the cutoff with the result.

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TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2024

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 answer key (tentative) on its official website. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key after the completion of the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process.

Q:   How can I download TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key?

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The candidates can download the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key in the following manner:

Step 1: Visit the official website of TNPSC.

Step 2: Click on the answer key link available under the What’s New section of the Home Page.

Step 3: Click on the name of the subject for which TNPSC answer key needs to be seen.

Step 4: View, download and print the answer key.

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Q:   What details are mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key?

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key, on its official website after the completion of exam process. The Commission mention the answers to all the questions asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 notification in the last week of November.

The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in February 2024 and the result is expected to release the answer key in September.

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Q:   When was the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2022 released?

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The Commission released the final TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2022 after the declaration of final result on October 10, 2023. The candidates can check their scores and compare them with their category cutoff in case they are not selected. The TNPSC Group 4 result was prepared based on the final answer key.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2023 in February 2024. The Commission released the tentative dates for the exam in its official calendar released online on December 20, 2022. The tentative answer key for the said examination is expected to release in March 2024.

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TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket 2024

TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 was conducted on June 9, 2024. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket on May 27, 2024. An admit card is the essential official document required to secure entry into the examination centre. The candidates were required to carry one government identity proof with the hall ticket to establish their identity. 

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Centre

TNPSC Group 4 exam was conducted in all the districts of the state in offline mode. The candidates can select the exam centre nearest to their place of residence and appear in the exam.

Q:   How can I download the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket?

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The candidates can download the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket in the manner given below:

  • Go to the official website – TNPSC.gov.in
  • Click on the online services tab given at Online Services
  • Click on the Hall Ticket Download, an external site will open
  • Click on the ‘Download Hall Ticket’ tab given on the right side
  • Click on the ‘TNPSC Group 4 Exam’ link
  • Enter your register number and required details
  • Download the TNPSC Group 4 admit card
  • Take two printouts of the admit card for future reference
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Q:   What to do in case of discrepancy in TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket?

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After downloading the TNPSC Group 4 admit card, the candidates are suggested to read all the personal details mentioned in the official hall ticket. The details mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 hall ticket are the reflection of official records as mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 application form.

In case of a discrepancy in the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket, candidates should immediately inform the commission. The onus of correcting the details on the hall ticket is on the candidate themselves. Candidates should communicate with the commission as soon as possible to rectify the discrepancy.

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TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam

TNPSC Group 4 2024 notification was released online on - tnpsc.gov.in on January 30, 2024. The Commission released the official notification online only. The Commission conducted the exam in offline mode at the designated exam centres. The Commission mentioned the application and exam dates in the official notification. The notification provided an outline of the TNPSC Group 4 selection process.

Q:   How can the candidates download the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates 2024?

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Candidates can check and download the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates 2024 through the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The exam dates are generally mentioned in the official exam notification, along with other important details such as the application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam pattern. Candidates should regularly check the official TNPSC website and other credible sources for the latest updates and announcements related to the examination dates.

TNPSC Group 4 notification 2024 is expected to release in November last week. The Commission will mention all the important dates in the official notification.

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Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Conducted Every Year?

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Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is one of the most popular exams of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The Commission conduct this exam every year but in case the exam is not conducted in a year, the Commission club the examination for two years and release the notification for two years compensating for the vacant year.

The Commission also club the number of vacancies in such cases and the eligibility conditions are also modified.

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Q:   Is there any provision for candidate to change its TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date?

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No there is no such provision. The TNPSC Group 4 exam is a state-wide exam and the candidates are required to appear in the exam as per the exam dates mentioned in the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in an offline mode at the designated exam centres across the state. The Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 in February 2024.

The Commission is expected to release the official the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2024 anytime in November.

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TNPSC Group 4 Question Paper 2024

TNPSC Group 4 2024 question paper is expected soon on its official website. The previous year's question papers serve as a reference point for the candidates preparing for the exam. TNPSC question papers can guide the candidates to prepare in a better way for the exam because, through previous year's question papers, they can understand the depth of preparation required for the exam.

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Q:   Why TNPSC Group 4 questions papers are important?

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TNPSC Group 4 question papers are very important source of preparation and the candidates can understand the demand of examination only through the question papers.  TNPSC Group 4 question papers are important for several other reasons as mentioned below:

  • Exam Pattern Understanding
  • Time Management
  • Identifying Weak Areas
  • Revision
  • Pattern Changes
  • Self-Assessment
  • Confidence Building

The Commission will release the official TNPSC Group 4 question paper 2023 after the examination.

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TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2024

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2024 on January 30, 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 2024 notification is the most important document for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024. The official notification 2024 mentioned all the important components of the exam such as vacancies, dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and the Counselling procedure.

Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2024 Date?

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2024 on January 30, 2024. The Commission released the official calendar in January 2024. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam was February 29, 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 exam will be conducted in offline mode across the state on June 9, 2024.

The TNPSC Group 4 admit card is expected to be released ten days before the exam date.

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Q:   How can candidates access the TNPSC Group 4 exam notification?

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Candidates can access the TNPSC Group 4 exam notification through the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The commission usually releases the notification in the "Notifications" or "the latest Updates" section of the website. Additionally, the notification may be published in leading newspapers and other media outlets. Candidates should regularly check the official TNPSC website and other reliable sources for the latest updates and notifications related to the examination.

The candidates should known that the TNPSC Group 4 notification was released online only on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in.

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Q:   Can TNPSC Modify the official TNPSC Group 4 Notification?

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission can change the official TNPSC Group 4 notification anytime before the release of final result. The Commission releases a corrigendum to modify the notification. The official notification is the official source of information which relates to each and every aspect of exam. 

The Commission generally releases the number of vacancies and some eligibility criteria through the corrigendum.

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What is TNPSC Group 4?

TNPSC Group 4 exam is one of the most sought-after recruitment exams in the state because it provides the opportunity for native posting and there is no interview in this exam. The Combined Civil Service Competitive Exam-IV(Group IV) is comprised of an offline written examination followed by certificate verification and counselling. There is no interview in the exam. Counselling is done to assign the candidates to the appropriate departments considering their preference and suitability to the job profile. TNPSC Group 4 is a popular exam in the state due to its eligibility and the post offered under the exam. The TNPSC Group 4 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) is one of the most popular posts in the Group 4 exam. The Combined Civil Service Competitive Exam-IV(Group IV) includes the following services:

  • 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 

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Overview

The candidates can see below the TNPSC Group 4 exam overview.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Highlights

Conducting Body

TNPSC

Exam Level

State

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Vacancies

6,244

Application Start Date 30-Jan-2024
Last Date to Apply Online 29-Feb-2024
Application Correction Facility 04-Mar-2024 to 06-Mar-2024
Exam Date 09-Jun-2024

Exam Duration

180 minutes

Language

Tamil & English

Exam Purpose

Selection of candidates for group 4 civil services posts in Tamil Nadu

Exam Helpdesk No.

44-25300300

Official Website

http://www.tnpsc.gov.in

Dates are an integral part of the exam process. The candidate can see here the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates 2024.

Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 exam conducted online?

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No, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted offline only. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam at the designated exam centres across the state in a signle shift. The Commission also ask the same set of questions from the candidates. 

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 will be conducted in February 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 exam dates were mentioned in the official revised calendar. The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket ten days before the exam date.

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Q:   Is TNPSC an independent body?

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Yes, TNPSC is an independent constitutional body. The Governor of Tamil Nadu appoints the chairman and members of the commission. The state government cannot remove the member or chairman of the State Public Service Commission through its decision only. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is the new name of the Commission. The initial name of the Commission was Madras Public Service Commission constituted in March 1930.
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Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 state-wide exam?

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Yes, the TNPSC Group 4 exam is a statewide exam. All the candidates from the state can apply and appear for the exam. The candidates from the state can claim the reservations mentioned for different categories if they belong to any one of them, but the candidates who have the domicile of another state cannot claim any reservation and need to appear as the General/Unreserved category candidates, irrespective of their category. Moreover, they will also require appearing and qualify in the Compulsory Tamil Paper asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

The Commission releases the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in its official calendar. No other recruiting agency can conduct the exam on that day if the eligibility condictions are same.

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TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies 2024

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies 2024 with the official notification. The Commission notified 6,244 vacancies for the exam. The official notification mentioned the post-wise vacancies for the exam and also mentioned the corresponding vacancies. TNPSC Group 4 posts are the cutting edge of the state bureaucracy. 

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Q:   What is the eligibility for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

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Village Administrative Officer is one of the most popular posts in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Eligibility conditions for the Village Administrative Officer are as follows

  • Minimum Age Limit: 21 years
  • Maximum Age limit: 32 years depending on their category.

Education Qualification: The candidates must have passed the SSLC Examination with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Course. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission can change the TNPSC Eligibility for the VAO anytime. TNPSC Group 4 notification is expected to be released soon.

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Q:   How Many Vacancies are released in TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024?

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released 6,244 vacancies in the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2024. The Commission released the post-wise vacancies in the notification pdf. The Commission also released the Salary corresponding to each post. 
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024. The Commission released the syllabus, exam pattern and other important information in the official notification pdf.

 The Commission released over ten thousand vacancies last year. The higher number of vacancies will imply that the higher number of candidates will be selected at each stage of examination. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 2024 admit card ten days before the exam date.

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Q:   How do the number of TNPSC Group 4 vacancies impact the exam process?

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The TNPSC Group 4 vacancies serve as the motivating factor to the candidates because higher vacancies imply a lower cutoff and higher number of candidates featuring in the result at every stage. 

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024 in Februray 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 admit card is expected to be released online ten days before the exam date. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 exam dates in the official notification.

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TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission will mention all the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 in the official notification. The Commission will mention the educational qualification for each post separately. The Commission mention the age limit, salary and age relaxation for each of the categories in the official notification. The candidates can see below the important components of TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria:

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility

TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria were fully defined in the official notification. Given below are the TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria as per the official notification

TNPSC Group 4 Education Qualification

  • Candidates should pass the SSLC Public Examination or its equivalent

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit

The age limit criteria for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) can be summarised as below:

Category Minimum Age (in Years) Maximum Age(in Years)
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and  Destitute Widows of all Castes. 21 42
"Other" 21 32

"Others” is defined in the official notification as Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] who have put in 5 years and more of service in the State/Central Government are not eligible to apply even if they are within the age limit.

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit for Other Posts

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit for Junior Assistant (Non-Security), Junior Assistant (Security), Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Junior Assistant in Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Bill Collector Grade-I, Bill Collector in Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Typist, Steno-Typist (Grade -III), Steno-Typist (Grade -III) in Tamil Nadu Urban  Habitat Development Board and Store Keeper in Tamizhagam Guest House, Udhagamandalam is mentioned below:

Category Minimum Age (in Years) Maximum Age(in Years)
SCs, SC(A)s, STs,  and  Destitute Widows of all Castes. 18 37
MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs 34
"Other" [i.e., Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s,  STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] 32

Definition of Others - Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] who have put in 5 years or more of service in the State / Central Government are not eligible to apply even if they are within the age limit.

No maximum age limit for applicants belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all castes who possess a General educational Qualification that is higher than the Minimum General Educational Qualification (i.e. who have passed P.U.C/H.S.C/Diploma/Degree). No maximum age limit means that the candidate must not achieve the age of 60 years on the date of notification or at the time of selection/appointment. 

The candidates should note that they can get their native place posting if they score the highest marks in the TNPSC Group 4 exam among all the candidates from their native area, they will be called in the counselling first and they can opt for their native place posting.

Candidates should have adequate knowledge of the Tamil language on the date of the notification.

Q:   What is the eligibility for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

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Village Administrative Officer is one of the most popular posts in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. The Eligibility conditions for the Village Administrative Officer are as follows

  • Minimum Age Limit: 21 years
  • Maximum Age limit: 32 years depending on their category.

Education Qualification: The candidates must have passed the SSLC Examination with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Course. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission can change the TNPSC Eligibility for the VAO anytime. TNPSC Group 4 notification is expected to be released soon.

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Q:   What certificates are required for TNPSC Group 4 Exam Typing Eligibility?

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For some posts like Steno-Typist and Typist, the candidates must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting. The Commission mention the type of certification required with the post in the official notification. The candidates are required to upload all the documents in support of the claims made in the TNPSC Group 4 application. The candidates are required to upload their certificates in support of 

  • Date of Birth
  • Educational Qualification
  • Technical Qualification
  • Community
  • Gender
  • PSTM
  • Experience etc.
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Q:   What is the nationality requirement for the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

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There is no such reference of nationality in the official TNPSC Group 4 Notification. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission does not mention the nationality criteria in the official notification. It can be implied that any Indian can apply for the exam who fulfils the eligibiltiy conditions.  TNPSC Group 4 Notification is expected to be released soon. The candidates are suggested to refer to the official notification to get the latest information.

In addition to the eligibility conditions, the candidates must know Tamil Language in order to clear the exam. 

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TNPSC Group 4 Application Form 2024

The candidates are allowed to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 application form 2024 on the official website of the Commission. The TNPSC Group 4 2024 application link was activated with the release of official notification. It is expected that the Commission provide a time frame of one month to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024. The last date to apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam was February 29, 2024. 

Q:   What were the TNPSC Group 4 2024 Application Dates?

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The TNPSC Group 4 2024 Applications were released online on January 30, 2024. The last date to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam was February 29, 2024. The Commission will also provide the application correction facility from March 4 to 6, 2024. The Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024. 
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission notified 6,244 vacancies for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024.

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Q:   How Can I Apply for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024?

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The candidates can apply online for the TNPSC Group 4 exam through the apply online link. The candidates require the TNPSC register number to apply for the exam. The TNPSC registration process is independent of the exam notification and can be done anytime. The candidates can apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 in the following manner:

  • Login with the Registration Credential
  • Select the TNPSC Group 4 exam from the dashboard
  • Click on the apply online link given in corresponding to the TNPSC Group 4
  • Fill out the TNPSC Group 4 applications online
  • Submit the application fee as per the category of the candidate.
  • Submit the TNPSC Group 4 application

Direct link to Apply for the TNPSC Gropup 4 Exam 2024 - https://apply.tnpscexams.in/notification?app_id=UElZMDAwMDAwMQ== 

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Q:   Can I apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 in offline mode?

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TNPSC Group 4 Application can be filled online only. The candidates will be required to get the TNPSC register number to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 applications. The Commission will release the form online only.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 notification in the last week of November. The Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 in February 2024. The TNPSC released the Group 4 exam notification dates in the official exam calendar. 

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TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2024

TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process started with the release of the official notification. The Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2024 on its official website - tnpsc.gov.in. The candidates should note that the TNPSC Group 4 2024 recruitment will be a two-stage selection process because it involves only one written examination followed by document verification and counselling.

 

Q:   What are the stages in TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment process?

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The TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process comprises three stages.

  • Written Exam
  • Verification of documents
  • Counselling

The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in offline mode and the counselling is also done offline by the Commission. Generally it takes more than one year to complete the recruitment process.

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Q:   By When the TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment process will complete?

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released the TNPSC Group 4 notification on January 30, 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 exam will be conducted on June 9, 2024.

After the completion of TNPSC Group 4 Post-wise Counselling, the Commission will release the answer key. The release of TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key will mark the end of the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process. It is expected that the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment 2024 will end in September/October 2024.

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Q:   Who conducts the TNPSC Group 4 Exam?

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The candidates should note that the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam in offline mode. The Commission is the only sole authority who release the official notification, conduct of exam and the declaration of result. 

The Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2024 in November 2023. The Commission released the official dates related to the TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024.

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TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024

TNPSC Group 4 syllabus is mentioned in the official notification. The Commission changed the syllabus in 2022 and made the Tamil language compulsory. The candidates will be required to study all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus and prepare thoroughly each of the topics. TNPSC Group 4 syllabus was changed as per the government order to make the test of Tamil language compulsory in the commission's exams. The official syllabus was notified in the notification. TNPSC Group 4 syllabus 2024 is defined based on concepts of SSLC level only.

Q:   What are the important topics to cover under the Geography section of the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?

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The Geography section of the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus includes topics such as physical geography, economic geography, social geography, and environmental geography. Candidates should focus on understanding geographical phenomena, natural resources, climatic patterns, population distribution, and their impact on society and the environment. Additionally, knowledge of the geography of Tamil Nadu and India is crucial for this section.

The Commission will release the syllabus in the official notification but it does not mention the topics in detail and the candidates are required to expand the macro topics to prepare it in better way.

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Q:   Which areas should candidates focus on under the Current Events section of the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?

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Under the Current Events section, candidates should focus on both national and international events that have occurred over the past few months before the examination. This includes recent developments in politics, economics, sports, Science and technology, and any other significant events that have made headlines. Candidates should stay updated with current affairs through newspapers, news channels, and reliable online sources.

Newspaper and the Current Affairs Monthly Magazines are important source to prepare the Current Affairs.

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Q:   What are the main subjects included in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus?

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The main subjects included in the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus are General Science, Current Events, Geography, History, Politics, Economics, and other relevant topics. Additionally, the syllabus includes subjects such as Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests, General English, and General Tamil. Candidates are advised to thoroughly understand the various topics under each subject to prepare effectively for the examination.

The candidates should refer to the TNPSC Group 4 notification to get the latest TNPSC Group 4 syllabus. The Commission mentioned all the topics in the official notification.

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TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern 2024

The Commission mention the syllabus and exam pattern is mentioned in the official notification. The TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern is not anticipated to be changed. The Commission changed the exam pattern recently and included the Tamil Language in the exam pattern. As per the new TNPSC Group 4 syllabus, revised last year, there were compulsory Tamil Language questions in the preliminary exam. There were 100 questions of Tamil Language in the preliminary exam. The total marks allotted to Tamil language questions were 75 marks. There will be no separate cutoff for the Tamil questions but it will help the candidates have proficiency in the local language. The total number of questions in the preliminary paper will be 200 and the maximum marks will be 300. The qualifying marks for all categories is 90.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducted the Combined Civil Service Competitive Exam-IV (Group IV) to recruit candidates for the cutting-edge bureaucracy, which works at the rural level.

The candidates should see and understand the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern 2024 of the preliminary exam so that they can attempt maximum questions in the exam. Understanding the pattern will help them score better in the exam.

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Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern?

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The TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern consists of a single paper with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The paper generally comprises three sections: General Studies (75 items), Aptitude Test (25 items), and General English or General Tamil (100 items). The total duration of the exam is usually 3 hours. The General Studies section covers topics such as General Science, Current Events, Geography, History, and Politics.

The TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2024 was released on January 30, 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 exam is expected to be conducted on June 9, 2024.

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Q:   What is the marking scheme for the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

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Each correct answer in the TNPSC Group 4 exam is awarded one mark. The total marks for the exam are the sum of the marks obtained in the three sections: General Studies, Aptitude Test, and General English/General Tamil. The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the written examination and subsequent stages of the selection process.

There is no provision for negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all the questions in the exam without the fear of any negative consequences for incorrect answers.

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Q:   Is there any negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

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No, there is no provision for negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all the questions in the exam without the fear of any negative consequences for incorrect answers. It is advisable for candidates to answer all the questions, even if they are unsure, as there is no penalty for guessing.

The candidates are suggested to read the official notification and check whether the Commission changed the negative marking in the exam.

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TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2024

TNPSC Group 4 selection process includes the following steps:

TNPSC Group 4 Registration

The candidates need a register number to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 application. The candidates need to register themselves through the TNPSC Group 4 registration process and obtain a valid register number to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 application.

Application 

After registration, the candidates need to fill out the TNPSC Group 4 application online. The candidates need to submit the application fee as mentioned in the official notification. Without submitting the application fee, the application form will not be submitted. 

Admit Card

TNPSC issues the admit card to the eligible candidates ten days before the exam date. The admit cards are released online only and no physical admit card is sent to the candidates. TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card is the official permission letter to appear in the exam.

Written Exam

Candidates need to appear for the written TNPSC Group 4 exam conducted offline across the state. The candidates who score equal to or more than the cutoff mark (as decided by the commission) are called for the Certificate Verification process.

Result

TNPSC Group 4 result is released after the evaluation of all the OMR sheets. Based on the marks obtained by candidates in the written test, a tentative merit list is announced by TNPSC on its official website

Certificate Verification

TNPSC issues the call letter to the eligible candidates for certificate verification. The certificate verification is done in multiple shifts and the candidates are intimated about their shifts.

Counselling

TNPSC Group 4 counselling is the last stage of the TNPSC Group 4 selection process. It is an important stage for the candidates to know about the vacancy in their category and the location of the posting. available to them. The TNPSC Group 4 counselling is done in a very transparent and comprehensive manner. The candidates are required to produce all their original certificates and follow the instructions given by the competent authority at the time of counselling.

Q:   How much time is required for the TNPSC Group 4 selection process to complete?

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The duration of the complete TNPSC Group 4 selection process can vary depending on various factors such as the number of applicants, the complexity of the recruitment process, the efficiency of conducting the various stages, and administrative factors. However, on average, the entire selection process may take approximately 6 to 9 months from the initial notification release to the final selection and appointment of candidates.

The candidate should note that the TNPSC Group 4 notification is expected to be released in November and the final result is expected to be released in September 2024.

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Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process?

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The selection process for the TNPSC Group 4 exam typically involves multiple stages to ensure the fair and transparent selection of candidates for various positions. The process is as follows:

  • Written Examination:
  • Counseling and Document Verification
  • Final Selection

The first stage of the selection process is the written examination. This examination consists of a single paper with objective-type multiple-choice questions.

After the written examination, candidates who qualify are called for counseling and document verification. During this stage, candidates are required to present and verify their original documents, including educational certificates, age proof, community certificate, and any other documents as specified in the notification. It is essential for candidates to bring all the necessary documents in the specified format for verification.

The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the written examination, as well as their verification of documents. Once the documents are verified, the final selection list is prepared based on the candidate's performance and eligibility.  It is important for candidates to stay updated with the official TNPSC website and the specific recruitment notification for the latest information regarding the selection process, including any changes or modifications in the selection stages.

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TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2024

The Commission is expected to conduct the TNPSC Group 4 Counselling in December 2024. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conduct the TNPSC Group 4 Counselling for each post separately. Through a centralised system, the candidates are informed about the vacant positions for their category on a real-time basis and the candidates are counselled to choose one of the available posts.

Q:   What is the Counselling Process in TNPSC Group 4?

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TNPSC Group 4 Counselling in the last stage of the selection process. Counselling is done after the declaration of the TNPSC Group 4 result. The eligible candidates will be instructed to upload their documents at the designated centres in their districts. After such submission, the candidates will be called for Counselling based on their rank in the merit list. Counselling will be done to check the candidate’s suitability for the job and assign the candidates to the post. 

TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2024 is expected to be conducted in May-June 2024.

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Q:   What are the 4 stages of TNPSC Group 4 Counselling?

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The TNPSC Group 4 Counselling is the last stage of the exam and the candidates should keep visiting here for the latest update. The four stages of TNPSC Group 4 Counselling are

  • Publication of Overall Result List
  • The procedure followed in Pre-Counselling
  • The procedure followed on the day of Counselling
  • The procedure followed in Post-Counselling
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Q:   When will TNPSC Group 4 2024 Counselling be Conducted?

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Group 4 2024 Notification soon on its official website and the exam is expected to be conducted in February 2024. The Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2024 just after the exam. After analysing all the answer keys, the Commission will release the TNPSC Group 4 Result 2024 in April 2024.

After the declaration of the result, the TNPSC will conduct the post-wise counselling. It is expected that such counselling will start in May 2024.

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TNPSC Group 4 Preparation

Since the group-4 exam is very popular among the candidates, the competition is very fierce in the exam. The passing percentage is very low in comparison to the number of applications. To achieve this goal, the candidates need a clear-cut TNPSC Group 4 preparation strategy. By following the preparation strategy, they can perform better in the exam.

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Q:   How do I prepare for TNPSC Group 4?

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The TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted by the Tamil Nadu government to fill Group 4 posts such as VDO in the state. 1. To prepare for this exam, you need to dedicate at least six months. 2. You need to understand the syllabus and exam pattern in detail before starting preparation. 3. The subjects asked include general studies, Tamil, and aptitude. 4. Out of these subjects, a greater number of questions are in Tamil; therefore, you can prepare SSLC standard Tamil well to score more in these subject questions. 5. For general studies questions, you can solve previous years' papers and make notes. 6. You have to stick to syllabus topics, which would be enough to qualify for the exam. 7. Practice is also important to prepare for this exam. You can learn about the required books for Tamil Nadu PSC Group 4 by visiting this Shiksha page: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/tnpsc-group-4-exam-preparation.

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Q:   Is the TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus changed?

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Yes, recently TNPSC changed the Group 4 syllabus to incorporate the Tamil Language questions in the prelims exam. The Commission changed the exam syllabus to be in sync with the directions released by the state government to make the test of Tamil language in all the exams. The TNPSC Group 4 syllabus was notified by the Commission in the official notification. The candidates are required to prepare all the topics mentioned in the syllabus because the Commission do not mention the weightage to any topic.

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Q:   What is the level of questions asked in the TNPSC Group 4 exam?

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The candidates must be SSLC passed. SSLC means Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Matriculation or 10th standard. The questions asked in the exam are of Matriculation level. The candidates should prepare these questions to improve their speed and accuracy. The minimum eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Group 2 exam is matriculation. The Commission prepare the paper keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the exam.
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TNPSC Contact Information

Address

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, 
Park Town, Chennai-600003, 
Tamil Nadu, India

Phone

+91-44-25300300 (12 Lines)

Fax

+91-44-25300598

Email

Coetnpsc.tn@nic.in, contacttnpsc@gmail.com

TNPSC Group 4 2024 FAQs

The candidates can see here the questions related to the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

Q:   What is the TNPSC Group 4 pass mark?

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A. The TNPSC Group 4 notification states the minimum pass marks. The candidates need to score Ninety marks (90) out of three hundred marks. The candidates should not consider the pass marks as the cutoff marks. Both are different. The pass marks make a candidate eligible for selection but do not ensure it. On the other hand, TNPSC Group 4 cutoff is the mark where the candidate is selected for the next round. TNPSC Group 4 exam is a competitive exam and no score can be said as safe unless the final result.

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Q:   Is TNPSC Group 4 easy or tough?

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The TNPSC Group 4 is an easy exam but the competition involved makes it tough. If the candidate plan their preparation strategy and practice with the previous year’s question papers. The candidates can should have patience and perseverance in the TNPSC Group 4 preparation. 

The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 was notified on January 30, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was February 29, 2024. The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024.

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Q:   How to calculate TNPSC Group 4 marks?

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TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted offline in the pen-paper mode. The candidates have to mark the answers in the OMR sheet provided with the question paper. There is no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 4 exam. There are 300 items to answer and each correct answer fetches one mark to the candidates. The final score is calculated based on the number of correct answers.

The Commission will conduct the TNPSC Group 4 exam on June 9, 2024. The Commission will also release the tentative answer key online within a week of the exam.

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