The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has listed the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services) in its Annual Planner 2026 (published 3 December 2025). The planner gives 6 October 2026 as the date of notification and 20 December 2026 as the exam date.
The notification has not been published yet. TNPSC calls the planner tentative and says vacancies will be announced in the notification. This page will be updated with vacancies, eligibility, fee and the last date once the official notification is out.
| Organisation | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
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| Employment Type |
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| State Government Job |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
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| Planner published | 03 Dec 2025 |
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| Expected notification date | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | To be announced |
| Expected exam date | 20 Dec 2026 |
| Vacancies, age, qualification and fee | Not announced yet. TNPSC will give them in the Group IV notification. |
|---|---|
| Exam standard | The written exam is set at SSLC (Class 10) standard. |
Written exam
One objective paper of 200 questions and 300 marks at SSLC standard (details below).
Further steps
Certificate verification and counselling as per the notification.
Keep your One Time Registration ready
TNPSC applications are made through OTR on tnpsc.gov.in.
Wait for the official notification
Apply only after TNPSC publishes the Group IV notification and the application link on its website.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test | 100 | 150 |
| B | General Studies | 75 | 150 (B + C together) |
| C | Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | |
| Total | 200 | 300 |
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks (out of 300) |
|---|---|
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | 90 |
| Others | 120 |
TNPSC notes that the scheme and syllabus can change until the notification is published.
TNPSC’s Annual Planner 2026 lists 6 October 2026. The planner is tentative.
The planner lists 20 December 2026 (tentative).
Not announced yet. TNPSC will give the vacancies in the notification.
One objective paper of 200 questions and 300 marks: Tamil test 100 questions (150 marks), General Studies 75 and Aptitude 25 questions (150 marks together).
