The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2025 is scheduled July 2025. Exam will be conducted in offline mode, specifically in pen and paper format. The exam will be held in a single shift, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially announced the date and other details related to the exam.
- Date: July 13, 2025
- Mode: OMR Offline (pen and paper)
- Shift: Single shift, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Conducting Body: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2025 Highlights
Candidates must fulfil several eligibility requirements to apply for TNPSC Group 4 posts. Key highlights include:
| Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit | Varies according to the post and applicant category |
| Educational Qualification | Post-specific educational standards must be met |
| Nationality | Applicants must be citizens of India |
| Tamil Language Proficiency | Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Tamil |
| Physical Fitness | Certain posts require candidates to meet specific physical standards |
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit 2025
The minimum and maximum age limits differ based on the post and the candidate’s category. Below are the detailed age requirements:
For Posts like Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, Steno-Typist, and Store Keeper
| Category | Minimum Age (Completed) | Maximum Age (Not Completed) |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, Destitute Widows of All Castes | 21 years | 42 years |
| Other Categories | 21 years | 32 years |
For Other Group 4 Posts
| Category | Minimum Age (Completed) | Maximum Age (Not Completed) |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, Destitute Widows of All Castes | 18 years | 37 years |
| MBC/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs | 18 years | 34 years |
| Others (Unreserved) | 18 years | 32 years |
TNPSC Group 4 Educational Qualification 2025
The educational qualifications required for TNPSC Group 4 posts differ according to the specific role. The detailed post-wise educational qualifications are given below:
| Post | Required Qualification |
| Village Administrative Officer | Must have passed the S.S.L.C. Public Examination or an equivalent exam, making the candidate eligible for post-secondary studies or university courses. |
| Junior Assistant, Bill Collector | Must have cleared the S.S.L.C. Public Examination or an equivalent exam, eligible for higher secondary or college courses. |
| Typist | Must have cleared the S.S.L.C. Public Examination or equivalent and passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting: Higher/Senior Grade in Tamil and English; or Higher Grade in Tamil and Lower Grade in English; or Higher Grade in English and Lower Grade in Tamil. |
| Steno-Typist | Must have cleared the S.S.L.C. Public Examination or equivalent, and passed both Typewriting and Shorthand exams: Higher/Senior Grade in Tamil and English; or Higher Grade in Tamil and Lower Grade in English; or Higher Grade in English and Lower Grade in Tamil. |
| Store Keeper | Should have completed S.S.L.C. or equivalent examination and possess at least 2 years of relevant work experience. |
| Junior Assistant (Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board) | Must have completed the Higher Secondary Course (H.S.C) or its equivalent. |
| Personal Clerk, Junior Executive, Milk Recorder Grade III | Must hold a degree from a recognized university. |
| Laboratory Assistant | Must have passed the Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Botany/Zoology as subjects. |
| Senior Factory Assistant | Must have completed the Higher Secondary Course or S.S.L.C. with ITI certification in any trade. |
| Forest Guard | Should have passed the Higher Secondary Course with any one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as subjects. |
| Forest Watcher | Must have passed the S.S.L.C. examination or an equivalent qualification. |