TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2026 and Application Dates
Notification No. 11/2026 is out — 6,574 vacancies. Last date to apply: 05.11.2026. Written exam: 10.01.2027.
Last updated: 10.10.2026
Notification released — applications are open
TNPSC released the Group 4 (incl. VAO) notification No. 11/2026 on 06.10.2026: 46 posts, 6,574 vacancies. Online applications run from 06.10.2026 to 05.11.2026. The written exam is on Sunday 10.01.2027, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Note: the 20.12.2026 date in the Annual Planner has changed.
Key dates and facts
- Exam
- Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services, incl. VAO)
- Notification
- No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747) — 06.10.2026
- Vacancies
- 6,574 (46 posts) — tentative, may change
- Applications
- 06.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, 11:59 pm (online only)
- Correction window
- 09.11.2026 – 11.11.2026
- Written exam
- 10.01.2027 (Sunday), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm — OMR
- Fees
- Exam fee ₹100; one-time OTR registration ₹150 (valid 5 years); UPI payment is available
- VAO vacancies
- 291
Figure 1 — Key dates for Group 4 2026. Yellow dot = next stage.
How to apply (in short)
Full steps, eligibility and documents: how to apply · eligibility
Why did the exam date change?
The 2026 Annual Planner showed 20.12.2026 for Group 4. The notification now gives 10.01.2027, about three weeks later. Other 2026 exams moved from their planner dates too: Group 1 (06.09 → 27.09) and Group 2 (25.10 → 01.11). Some websites still show the old 20.12.2026.
For final confirmation, read the notification PDF on tnpsc.gov.in.
Vacancies compared
- Notification 11/2026: 6,574 (46 posts) — VAO 291
- Notification 07/2025: 3,935 — VAO 215
- Notification 01/2024: 6,244 — VAO 108
News reports say Junior Assistant (Non-Security) alone has about 2,610 posts. The total is tentative and may change before counselling.
Exam pattern
- 200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours; OMR
- Part A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test — 100 questions, 150 marks
- Parts B + C: General Studies (75) + Aptitude (25) — 100 questions, 150 marks
- Minimum 90 marks overall; Parts B and C are evaluated only if you score at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A (per Notification 07/2025)
Syllabus: Group 4 syllabus · free practice: Group 4 mock test
Next steps
Source: TNPSC Press Release 116/2026 (notification number, vacancies, application dates) · correction window, exam date/time and fees: news reports (Adda247, Careers360, CareerIndia) — the full notification PDF is on tnpsc.gov.in; please confirm there before applying · Annual Planner 2026 · Notification 01/2024 · Notification 07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TNPSC Group 4 exam date in 2026?
Per Notification 11/2026 the written exam is on Sunday 10.01.2027, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The 20.12.2026 date in the Annual Planner has changed.
What is the last date to apply for Group 4?
05.11.2026, up to 11:59 pm. Applications opened on 06.10.2026. The correction window is 09.11.2026 to 11.11.2026.
When was the Group 4 notification released?
On 06.10.2026 — Notification No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747). TNPSC Press Release 116/2026 confirms it.
How many Group 4 vacancies are there?
6,574 vacancies across 46 posts (including VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist and Steno-Typist). The number is tentative and may change.
What is the Group 4 exam fee?
As per news reports, ₹100 for the exam and ₹150 for one-time OTR registration (valid 5 years) if you have not registered. TNPSC says UPI payment is available.
Is the VAO exam separate from Group 4?
No. VAO is a post in the Group 4 notification (291 vacancies) and the exam date is the same.