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Notification No. 11/2026 · Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services)

Last date to apply
Application correction window
–
Written exam
Exam time
09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.
Eligibility
SSLC standard

Checked on 26.10.2026 · Full guide

Exam pattern

Notification 11/2026 · page 20

  • A · Tamil · 100 questions · 150 marks
  • B · General Studies · 75 questions
  • C · Aptitude · 25 questions

Parts B and C together: 150 marks.

Parts B and C are marked only if you score at least 60/150 in Part A.

200 questions · 300 marks · 3 hours

The exam pattern in full

Syllabus

A · Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (7 units)

Minimum 60/150

Each unit is published after the founder's sign-off · 7/7 units live now

Part A · Tamil · Blog

B · General Studies (6 units)

Each unit is published after the founder's sign-off · 6/6 units live now

General Studies · Blog

C · Aptitude and Mental Ability (2 units)

Each unit is published after the founder's sign-off · 2/2 units live now

  • Aptitude15 in the exam · 20 free questions
  • Reasoning10 in the exam · 20 free questions
Aptitude · Blog
Full guide: TNPSC Group 4 syllabus explained unit by unit, in simple words

Eligibility

The age limit differs by post and by category. The rows for the Village Administrative Officer post are below, with their page numbers. For other posts, see pages 5-8 of the notification.

Which posts fit your age? The age eligibility check

Notification 11/2026: page 5

The notification PDF may ask for a security check (captcha) before it opens.

Full guide: TNPSC Group 4 eligibility: age limit, qualification, Tamil knowledge and PSTM

How to apply / OTR

First complete One Time Registration (OTR), then apply for this exam on the same portal. The fee and the last date are in the notification.

How to apply: Notification 11/2026, page 23

Full guide: How to apply for TNPSC Group 4: One Time Registration to fee payment, step by step

Previous papers

Papers typed in Tamil, with the answer key:

Practise in the app, with year, paper, question number and answer-key status.

Full guide: TNPSC Group 4 previous year question papers and answer keys: official links by year

How to study

The 30-day program teaches the Part A, B and C units one lesson a day, with practice, revision and mock tests. It does not help with applying or with certificate verification.

About the 30-day programFull guide: TNPSC Group 4 study schedule to the 10.01.2027 exam: 10 weeks, for working people too

Important dates

  • Applications: – (05.11.2026 11.59 PM)
  • Application correction window: – (09.11.2026 12.01 A.M to 11.11.2026 11.59 P.M.)
  • Written exam: (09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.)Source: page 1, checked on 19.10.2026

We never guess exam dates. Check them only in the TNPSC Annual Planner and the notification. The planner is an advance schedule. When its date differs from the notification or a TNPSC press release, follow the notification or press release.

Links checked on 26.10.2026

Mock test calendar

This is our study plan up to the exam. Only two dates are official: the written exam (10.01.2027) and the last date to apply (05.11.2026); every other date is ours, not a TNPSC date.Source: page 1, checked on 20.10.2026

The next three tests

The full calendar: 38 tests, week by week

Frequently asked questions

How many questions and marks are in the Group 4 exam?

It is one paper of 200 questions and 300 marks in 3 hours. Part A, the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, has 100 questions for 150 marks. Part B General Studies (75 questions) and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 questions) carry 150 marks together. The exam is in OMR mode (Notification 11/2026, page 20).

What is the minimum mark in Part A?

You need at least 40% in Part A, that is 60 of 150. Only then are Part B and Part C of your answer sheet evaluated (Notification 11/2026, page 20, para 6.1).

What are the minimum qualifying marks overall?

The minimum qualifying marks are 90 out of 300, the same for all communities. The total of Parts A, B and C is used for ranking (Notification 11/2026, page 20, paras 6 and 6.1).

What is the last date to apply, and where do I apply?

Apply online from 06.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, 11.59 PM. The notification names www.tnpscexams.in. Register once on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform first, then fill in the application for this exam. The correction window is open from 09.11.2026 to 11.11.2026 (Notification 11/2026, page 1).

How much are the registration fee and the exam fee?

One Time Registration (OTR) costs Rs.150 and is valid for five years (page 23). The exam fee is Rs.100, paid with the online application unless you claim an exemption (page 28, para 3.9). The exemption rules are in Annexure II of the notification.

When is the Group 4 written exam?

Notification 11/2026 gives the written exam as 10.01.2027, from 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM (page 1, para 1.2).

Guides for this exam

Basics

Part A · Tamil

General Studies

Aptitude

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