TNPSC VAO Exam Date 2026
291 VAO vacancies, in the same exam as Group 4 — 10.01.2027. Last date to apply: 05.11.2026.
Last updated: 10.10.2026
Notification released — applications are open
The VAO post is part of the Group 4 (CCSE-IV) notification. TNPSC released Notification No. 11/2026 on 06.10.2026 (6,574 vacancies in 46 posts in total; VAO: 291 per news reports). Apply by 05.11.2026; the written exam is on 10.01.2027. The 20.12.2026 date in the Annual Planner has changed.
Key facts
- VAO full form
- Village Administrative Officer (கிராம நிர்வாக அலுவலர்)
- Exam
- Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group 4) — VAO is one of the posts
- Notification
- No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747) — 06.10.2026
- VAO vacancies
- 291 (2025: 215 · 2024: 108)
- Applications
- 06.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, 11:59 pm
- Correction window
- 09.11.2026 – 11.11.2026
- Written exam
- 10.01.2027 (Sunday), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Pay level
- Level 8 (2025 notification) · ₹19,500 – 71,900 (2024 notification)
Figure 1 — Key dates for VAO 2026. Yellow dot = next stage.
Is the VAO exam separate from Group 4?
No. VAO (post code 2025) is one of the posts in the Group 4 notification, so there is no separate VAO exam date — the Group 4 date (10.01.2027) applies. You can choose VAO among your post options in the single Group 4 application.
Full Group 4 details: Group 4 exam date 2026
VAO vacancies — three cycles
- Notification 11/2026: 291 (of 6,574 in total)
- Notification 07/2025: 215 (of 3,935)
- Notification 01/2024: 108 (of 6,244)
VAO vacancies have risen every cycle: 108 → 215 → 291. The number is tentative.
How to apply
Details: VAO application · VAO eligibility
Exam pattern for the VAO post
- Same exam as Group 4: 200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours
- Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (Part A) — at least 40% (60 marks) needed; General Studies + Aptitude (Parts B, C) are evaluated after that
- Posts are allotted by rank and counselling
Syllabus: VAO syllabus · free practice: VAO 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 full form of VAO?
VAO stands for Village Administrative Officer (கிராம நிர்வாக அலுவலர் in Tamil).
What is the TNPSC VAO exam date in 2026?
10.01.2027 (Sunday), 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, per Group 4 Notification 11/2026 — the same day as the Group 4 exam. The Annual Planner's 20.12.2026 has changed.
How many VAO vacancies are there in 2026?
291 as per news reports on Notification 11/2026 (6,574 in total). There were 215 in 2025 and 108 in 2024.
When is the last date to apply for VAO?
05.11.2026 up to 11:59 pm. The correction window is 09.11.2026 to 11.11.2026.
Is the VAO exam the same as Group 4?
Yes. VAO is one of the posts in the Group 4 (CCSE-IV) notification and is filled through the same written exam.
What is the VAO salary?
Level 8 — ₹19,500 to ₹71,900 (CPS) per the notifications. See the salary page for details.