TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria 2025, Qualification & Age Limit

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts Group 4 exams annually to recruit candidates for various government posts. Aspirants who wish to apply for TNPSC Group 4 jobs must meet certain TNPSC group 4 eligibility. The basic criteria are that applicants must be Indian citizens and have passed 10th standard board exams. The eligibility is also defined in terms of age limit.

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2025

Candidates must check the official TNPSC notification to confirm if they meet all the eligibility norms in terms of nationality, age, education, skills etc. Satisfying the eligibility criteria is key for students to successfully apply for TNPSC Group 4 recruitment exams. This blog contains details of all the TNPSC Eligibility factors for Group 4 so check the complete blog.

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Overview

Here is the basic overview of the detailed TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility. The eligibility criteria varies post wise and is different for different posts.

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam Name	Group 4 Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group-IV Services & VAO)
Post Name	Stenographer Typist Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Junior Security Assistant Junior Non-Security Assistant, etc
Category	Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit	Differs Post Wise
Educational Qualification	S.S.L.C. Public Examination or its equivalent (Differs post wise)
Language Known	Tamil
Technical Knowledge	Typing / Computer Knowledge (for some posts)
Number of Attempts	No Limit
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Official Website	TNPSC

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria

Tamilnadu Public Service Commission has released the notification for the TNPSC Group 4 2025, which consists the requirement for the eligibility of candidates. Aspirants must meet all the eligibility norms in terms of nationality, age, education, skills etc., for the post they are applying. The parameters for the Group 4 of Tamilnadu PSC are explained below.

1. Age Limit
2. Age Relaxation
3. Nationality
4. Language Known
5. Educational Qualification
6. Technical Knowledge
7. Physical Fitness
8. Number of Attempts

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit

As per the TNPSC notification, the main factor for the Group 4 eligibility is their age limit. The age limit criteria should be fulfilled as on 01/07/2025. Candidates applying for the TNPSC Group 4 posts, must be of minimum 18 years age. However some relaxations in the the upper age is also provided to the candidates who seek for the extension. Category and post wise minimum and maximum age limit is described below:

Post Name	Community Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Village Administrative Officer	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	21 years	42 years
Village Administrative Officer	Others (i.e., candidates not belonging to the above categories)	21 years	32 years
Junior Assistant (Non-Security)	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Junior Assistant (Non-Security)	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Junior Assistant (Non-Security)	Others	18 years	32 years
Junior Assistant (Security)	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Junior Assistant (Security)	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Junior Assistant (Security)	Others	18 years	32 years
Typist	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Typist	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Typist	Others	18 years	32 years
Steno-Typist (Grade III)	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Steno-Typist (Grade III)	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Steno-Typist (Grade III)	Others	18 years	32 years
Field Assistant	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Field Assistant	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Field Assistant	Others	18 years	32 years
Forest Guard	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	21 years	37 years
Forest Guard	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	21 years	34 years
Forest Guard	Others	21 years	32 years
Forest Guard with Driving Licence	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	21 years	37 years
Forest Guard with Driving Licence	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	21 years	34 years
Forest Guard with Driving Licence	Others	21 years	32 years
Forest Watcher	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	21 years	37 years
Forest Watcher	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	21 years	34 years
Forest Watcher	Others	21 years	32 years
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	21 years	37 years
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	21 years	34 years
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)	Others	21 years	32 years
Junior Revenue Inspector	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Junior Revenue Inspector	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Junior Revenue Inspector	Others	18 years	32 years
Junior Executive (Office)	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Junior Executive (Office)	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Junior Executive (Office)	Others	18 years	32 years
Junior Assistant cum Typist	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Junior Assistant cum Typist	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Junior Assistant cum Typist	Others	18 years	32 years
Personal Clerk	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Personal Clerk	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Personal Clerk	Others	18 years	32 years
Assistant	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute Widows of all Castes	18 years	37 years
Assistant	MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs	18 years	34 years
Assistant	Others	18 years	32 years

TNPSC Group 4 Educational Qualification

The minimum education needed to apply for Tamilnadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 4 job posts is, candidates must have cleared the S.S.L.C State examination or its equivalent from a Higher Secondary School. The TNPSC holds Group 4 exams to select candidates for different government posts. Students must check the education criteria given for each Group 4 post before applying. They need to have the basic school marks and any additional degree or diploma mentioned for the specific job. Meeting the right education criteria is necessary for students to take the TNPSC exam and qualify for Group 4 recruitment. Post-wise educational qualification is explained below.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Village Administrative Officer	SSLC (10th Standard) or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Junior Assistant (Non-Security)	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Junior Assistant (Security)	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Typist	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting: Higher Grade in Tamil and English.
Steno-Typist (Grade III)	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand: Higher Grade in Tamil and English.
Field Surveyor	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in land surveying.
Draftsman	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Drawing: Higher Grade.
Bill Collector Grade-I	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Forest Guard	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Forest Guard with Driving Licence	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses. Must possess a valid driving licence issued by the competent authority.
Forest Watcher	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Junior Revenue Inspector	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Junior Executive (Office)	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Junior Assistant cum Typist	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting: Higher Grade in Tamil and English.
Personal Clerk	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses. Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting and Shorthand: Higher Grade in Tamil and English.
Assistant	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Field Assistant	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth)	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Forest Guard (TAFCORN)	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.
Forest Watcher	SSLC or its equivalent with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses.

Eligibility Factors for TNPSC Group 4

Apart from the above explained eligibility parameters for the Group 4 recruitment, there are some more factors, which must be fulfilled in order to be eligible for the Tamilnadu PSC exam for Group 4.

Factors	Details
Nationality	Must be an Indian citizen.
Technical Knowledge	For candidates aspiring to apply for the positions of Typist and Steno-typist under TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2025, possessing the “Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation” is a mandatory requirement.
Language Known	Must be proficient in Tamil language.
Physical Fitness	Must produce certificates for vision and physical fitness prescribed as per the posts of Group 4 Recruitment

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Important Points

Meeting all the eligibility criteria is very crucial for candidates. Failing in any one of the requirements can lead to their rejection from the TNPSC Group 4 selection process. Interested candidates must check and meet all the criteria before going for the application form. These are some important points regarding the TNPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria 2025 that every aspirant must keep in mind while applying for the TNPSC Group 4 recruitment process:

• Make sure to have all the relevant documents mentioned for the TNPSC Eligibility Criteria.
• Ration Cards and Learner’s Driving License is not accepted as identity proof.
• TNPSC Employees/Government Servants claiming age relaxation shall have to produce a certificate in the format prescribed by the TNPSC.
• The signature on all the documents must be identical.
• Decisions made by the TNPSC will be final regarding the eligibility criteria, acceptance or rejection of the applications, penalty for false information, mode of selection, the conduct of examination(s), allotment of examination centers, selection, and posting of the selected candidate. No queries will be entertained by the authority.

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

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