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TNPSC Group IV Recruitment 2026 (Combined Civil Services Examination-IV, Notification No. 11/2026)

Tamil Nadu Public Service CommissionTamil NaduLast verified: 12 Oct 2026
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Total Vacancies

6,574 Posts

Qualification

10th Pass

Apply Deadline

5 Nov 2026

17 days left

Exam Schedule

Written Examination (OMR Based) Scheduled

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Job Summary & Overview

TNPSC Group IV Recruitment 2026 (Combined Civil Services Examination–IV), Notification No. 11/2026. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission recruitment for various government posts. Check post-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limits, application fees, exam pattern, syllabus and important dates.

OrganizationTamil Nadu Public Service Commission
CategoryState PSC
Typegovernment

Important Dates & Schedule

What's next

Last date to apply

5 Nov 2026

  1. Applications open

    6 Oct 2026

  2. Last date to apply

    Next

    5 Nov 2026

  3. Written Examination (OMR Based)

    Single-paper objective examination, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

    10 Jan 2027

  4. Onscreen Certificate Verification

    Shortlisted candidates will be required to upload/verify certificates as instructed by TNPSC.

    To be announced

  5. Physical Certificate Verification & Counselling

    Original certificate verification and counselling for eligible shortlisted candidates, subject to rank, reservation and vacancy availability.

    To be announced

Event / MilestoneDate
Application Open Date6 Oct 2026
Application Closing Date5 Nov 2026
Written Examination (OMR Based)SCHEDULED

Date source: TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026

Single-paper objective examination, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

10 Jan 2027Official Stage Notice
Onscreen Certificate VerificationNOT DECLARED

Date source: TNPSC recruitment updates

Shortlisted candidates will be required to upload/verify certificates as instructed by TNPSC.

TBAOfficial Stage Notice
Physical Certificate Verification & CounsellingNOT DECLARED

Original certificate verification and counselling for eligible shortlisted candidates, subject to rank, reservation and vacancy availability.

TBAOfficial Stage Notice

Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown

Total Available Vacancies6,574 Posts

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification

  • General
  • Varies by post

Age Limit Criteria

Age Range18 Years and above

Application Fee & Pay

Pay ScaleLevel 3 to Level 10
CategoryFee Amount
General / OBC₹100

Selection Process

1
Written Exam

Exam Pattern

Single Paper — Group IV

OMR Based — Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) · 3 hours · 200 questions · 300 marks

SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Tamil100150
General Studies75150
Aptitude and Mental Ability25—

Negative marking: No negative marking

Part A: General Tamil — 100 questions, 150 marks. Part B: General Studies — 75 questions and Aptitude & Mental Ability — 25 questions, together carrying 150 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 90 out of 300. Part B will be evaluated only if the candidate secures at least 60 marks in Part A.

As stated in the official notification. Check it for the final word.

Syllabus

UNIT I – GRAMMAR (25 QUESTIONS)20 topics
  • Separating words and joining words.
  • Identifying and correcting Sandhi errors.
  • Short and long vowel distinctions (Kuril and Nedil).
  • Distinguishing L, La and Zha sounds (ல, ள, ழ).
  • Distinguishing Na sounds (ன, ண).
  • Distinguishing Ra sounds (ர, ற).
  • Identifying related letters and sounds.
  • Demonstrative letters and interrogative letters.
  • Identifying singular and plural forms.
  • Identifying compound words.
  • Identifying finite verbs, verbal participles and verbal nouns.
  • Identifying adjectival participles.
  • Identifying nouns and their forms.
  • Identifying pure Tamil words and foreign-language words.
  • Identifying synonyms and antonyms.
  • Identifying verb forms and word differences.
  • Correcting spelling mistakes.
  • Correcting consonant doubling errors.
  • Understanding differences between similar Tamil words.
  • Identifying grammatical forms and correct word usage.
UNIT II – VOCABULARY (15 QUESTIONS)16 topics
  • Antonyms and their identification.
  • One-letter words and their meanings.
  • Identifying appropriate meanings of words.
  • Words with similar meanings.
  • Identifying inappropriate words.
  • Alphabetical arrangement of words.
  • Words with multiple meanings.
  • Words having one meaning expressed through different terms.
  • Spoken Tamil and written Tamil.
  • Matching words with their correct meanings.
  • Selecting appropriate words to complete sentences.
  • Identifying correct words in given contexts.
  • Correcting errors in spoken Tamil expressions.
  • Replacing colloquial expressions with standard Tamil.
  • Forming new words by combining words.
  • Identifying appropriate Tamil equivalents of English expressions.
UNIT III – WRITING SKILLS (15 QUESTIONS)15 topics
  • Arranging words to form meaningful sentences.
  • Identifying different sentence structures.
  • Active voice and passive voice.
  • Transitive and intransitive verbs.
  • Correct usage of singular and plural forms.
  • Identifying and correcting grammatical errors in sentences.
  • Traditional Tamil grammatical usage.
  • Identifying gender and number agreement.
  • Correct usage of human and non-human nouns.
  • Correct usage of tense.
  • Identifying young ones of animals.
  • Identifying sounds made by animals.
  • Correct usage of verbs and expressions.
  • Identifying collective nouns.
  • Understanding punctuation marks and their appropriate usage.
UNIT IV – TECHNICAL TERMS (10 QUESTIONS)11 topics
  • Scientific terminology and Tamil equivalents.
  • Educational terminology.
  • Medical terminology.
  • Administrative terminology.
  • Management-related terminology.
  • Legal terminology.
  • Geographical terminology.
  • Technological terminology.
  • Media and communication terminology.
  • Information technology terminology.
  • Identifying appropriate Tamil equivalents of English technical terms.
UNIT V – READING COMPREHENSION (15 QUESTIONS)12 topics
  • Reading and understanding unseen passages.
  • Comprehension of newspaper articles.
  • Understanding editorials.
  • Comprehension of headlines and important news.
  • Understanding government-related news.
  • Reading and interpreting articles.
  • Identifying correct answers from given passages.
  • Understanding the meaning of similes and expressions.
  • Understanding idioms and traditional expressions.
  • Understanding proverbs and their meanings.
  • Interpreting information from documents.
  • Identifying facts and conclusions from passages.
UNIT VI – SIMPLE TRANSLATION (5 QUESTIONS)9 topics
  • Translating English words into Tamil.
  • Translating words from other languages into Tamil.
  • Translating commonly used English expressions.
  • Translating sentences into Tamil.
  • Translating administrative and official terms.
  • Understanding and translating document headings.
  • Translating file names and official correspondence.
  • Translating applications and petitions.
  • Understanding translated documents.
UNIT VII – LITERATURE, TAMIL SCHOLARS AND TAMIL SERVICE (15 QUESTIONS)30 topics
  • Important facts relating to Thirukkural.
  • Selected chapters of Thirukkural.
  • Virtue, patience, motivation and hospitality in Thirukkural.
  • Knowledge, friendship, compassion and good conduct.
  • Important quotations and meanings from Thirukkural.
  • Ethical literature – Naladiyar.
  • Nanmanikkadigai and Pazhamozhi Naanooru.
  • Muthumozhikkanchi and other ethical works.
  • Thirigadugam, Inna Narpathu and Sirupanchamoolam.
  • Elathi and Avvaiyar's works.
  • Antiquity and special features of the Tamil language.
  • Dravidian languages and their characteristics.
  • Contributions of U. V. Swaminatha Iyer.
  • Contributions of Devaneya Pavanar.
  • Contributions of G. U. Pope.
  • Contributions of Veeramamunivar.
  • Contributions of T. P. Meenakshisundaram.
  • Contributions of C. Ilakkuvanar.
  • Tamil linguistic research and preservation of Tamil literature.
  • Contributions of Pavendhar Bharathidasan.
  • Contributions of T. K. Chidambaranatha Mudaliar.
  • Contributions of Kundrakudi Adigalar.
  • Contributions of Kannadasan.
  • Contributions of Quaid-e-Millath.
  • Contributions of Thara Bharathi.
  • Contributions of Velu Nachiyar.
  • Contributions of Namakkal Kavignar.
  • Contributions of Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram.
  • Contributions of Mudiyarasan and Tamil Oli.
  • Contributions of Uruthirangannanar and Ki. Vaa. Jagannathan.
UNIT I – GENERAL SCIENCE (5 QUESTIONS)20 topics
  • Nature of the universe.
  • Measurement of physical quantities.
  • General scientific laws of motion.
  • Force, pressure and energy.
  • Mechanics and its everyday applications.
  • Electricity and magnetism.
  • Light, sound and heat.
  • Nuclear physics and its everyday applications.
  • Elements and compounds.
  • Acids, bases and salts.
  • Petroleum products.
  • Fertilizers and pesticides.
  • Metallurgy and food adulteration.
  • Classification of living organisms.
  • Evolution and genetics.
  • Human physiology and nutrition.
  • Health and hygiene.
  • Human diseases.
  • Environmental science.
  • Latest inventions in science and technology.
UNIT II – GEOGRAPHY (5 QUESTIONS)16 topics
  • Location and physical features of the Earth.
  • Monsoons and rainfall.
  • Weather and climate.
  • Water resources.
  • Important rivers of India and Tamil Nadu.
  • Soil and soil types.
  • Minerals and natural resources.
  • Forests and wildlife.
  • Agricultural patterns.
  • Transport and communication.
  • Population density and distribution in India.
  • Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu.
  • Natural calamities.
  • Disaster management.
  • Environment and climate change.
  • Important geographical landmarks.
UNIT III – HISTORY, CULTURE OF INDIA AND INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT (10 QUESTIONS)28 topics
  • Indus Valley Civilisation.
  • Gupta Empire.
  • Delhi Sultanate.
  • Mughal Empire.
  • Maratha history.
  • History of South India.
  • National Renaissance.
  • Early uprisings against British rule.
  • Formation and development of the Indian National Congress.
  • Emergence of national leaders.
  • Contributions of B. R. Ambedkar.
  • Contributions of Bhagat Singh.
  • Contributions of Subramania Bharathiar.
  • Contributions of V. O. Chidambaranar.
  • Contributions of Periyar.
  • Contributions of Jawaharlal Nehru.
  • Contributions of Rabindranath Tagore.
  • Contributions of Kamarajar.
  • Mahatma Gandhi and the freedom movement.
  • Contributions of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
  • Contributions of C. Rajagopalachari.
  • Contributions of Subhas Chandra Bose.
  • Contributions of women freedom fighters.
  • Different forms of protests and movements in Tamil Nadu.
  • Characteristics of Indian culture.
  • Unity in diversity.
  • Race, language and customs.
  • India as a secular state.
UNIT IV – INDIAN POLITY (15 QUESTIONS)26 topics
  • Constitution of India.
  • Preamble to the Constitution.
  • Salient features of the Constitution.
  • Union, States and Union Territories.
  • Citizenship.
  • Fundamental Rights.
  • Fundamental Duties.
  • Directive Principles of State Policy.
  • Union Executive.
  • Union Legislature.
  • State Executive.
  • State Legislature.
  • Local governments.
  • Panchayati Raj system.
  • Federalism and Centre-State relations.
  • Elections in India.
  • Indian Judiciary.
  • Rule of Law.
  • Corruption in public life.
  • Anti-corruption measures.
  • Lokpal and Lokayukta.
  • Right to Information.
  • Women's empowerment.
  • Consumer Protection Forums.
  • Human Rights Charter.
  • Political parties and political systems in Tamil Nadu and India.
UNIT V – INDIAN ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN TAMIL NADU (20 QUESTIONS)25 topics
  • Nature and structure of the Indian economy.
  • Five-Year Plan models and their assessment.
  • Planning Commission.
  • NITI Aayog.
  • Sources of government revenue.
  • Reserve Bank of India.
  • Finance Commission.
  • Resource sharing between Union and State Governments.
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • Economic trends in India.
  • Employment generation.
  • Land reforms and agriculture.
  • Application of science and technology in agriculture.
  • Industrial growth.
  • Rural welfare-oriented programmes.
  • Social problems relating to population.
  • Education and health.
  • Poverty and unemployment.
  • Social justice and social harmony.
  • Socio-economic development in Tamil Nadu.
  • Education system in Tamil Nadu.
  • Health system in Tamil Nadu.
  • Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth.
  • Welfare schemes of the Government.
  • Current socio-economic issues.
UNIT VI – HISTORY, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENTS OF TAMIL NADU (20 QUESTIONS)15 topics
  • History of Tamil society.
  • Archaeological discoveries relating to Tamil history.
  • Tamil literature from the Sangam age to contemporary times.
  • Thirukkural as secular literature.
  • Relevance of Thirukkural to everyday life.
  • Impact of Thirukkural on humanity.
  • Universal values in Thirukkural.
  • Socio-political and economic relevance of Thirukkural.
  • Philosophical concepts in Thirukkural.
  • Tamil Nadu's role in the Indian freedom struggle.
  • Early resistance movements against British rule.
  • Role of women in the freedom struggle.
  • Important social reformers of Tamil Nadu.
  • Social reform movements in Tamil Nadu.
  • Social transformation in Tamil Nadu.
UNIT I – APTITUDE (15 QUESTIONS)10 topics
  • Simplification.
  • Percentage.
  • Highest Common Factor (HCF).
  • Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
  • Ratio and proportion.
  • Simple interest.
  • Compound interest.
  • Area.
  • Volume.
  • Time and work.
UNIT II – MENTAL ABILITY AND REASONING (10 QUESTIONS)6 topics
  • Logical reasoning.
  • Puzzles.
  • Dice-based problems.
  • Visual reasoning.
  • Alphanumeric reasoning.
  • Number series.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

  1. 11. Visit the official TNPSC website: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/
  2. 22. Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered. Existing registered candidates can log in using their User ID and password.
  3. 33. Log in to the TNPSC online application portal.
  4. 44. Select Notification No. 11/2026 — Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group IV Services).
  5. 55. Read the official notification carefully and check your eligibility for the post(s) you wish to apply for.
  6. 66. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, community, reservation and communication details.
  7. 77. Select the eligible post preferences, wherever applicable.
  8. 88. Upload your photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
  9. 99. Pay the applicable examination fee online, or claim fee exemption if eligible.
  10. 1010. Review all the information entered in the application form carefully.
  11. 1111. Submit the application and save or print the final submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
  12. 1212. Check the TNPSC website regularly for application correction updates, hall ticket and examination announcements.
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