Big Opportunity! TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies Shoot Up to 5,307

New Delhi, December 04, 2025: The TNPSC initially released the notification for this recruitment cycle, announcing 3,935 vacancies. Following the initial announcement, the number was first increased to 4,662 through a supplementary notification, adding 727 posts. Now, with the latest addendum bringing in another 645 vacancies, the total stands at 5,307.

This series of increases highlights the growing demand for administrative staff across various government departments in Tamil Nadu, making this one of the most substantial Group 4 recruitment drives in recent times.

Key Posts Included in the Recruitment

The Group 4 examination aims to fill key entry-level posts in various state services and departments. The 5,307 vacancies cover a wide range of roles, including:

• Village Administrative Officer (VAO): A pivotal role at the grassroots level of administration.
• Junior Assistant: General clerical and administrative work in various departments.
• Typist: Requires essential technical qualifications in typewriting.
• Steno-Typist (Grade III): Requires proficiency in both typewriting and shorthand.
• Other posts like Junior Executive, Personal Clerk, Field Assistant, Forest Guard, and Forest Watcher are also part of this combined examination.

Aspirants are strongly advised to check the latest official addendum on the TNPSC website (tnpsc.gov.in) for the exact, post-wise breakdown of these 5,307 vacancies, as the allocation across departments has been updated.

What Does This Mean for Candidates?

The written examination for this Group 4 recruitment was conducted on July 12, 2025, and the results were released on October 22, 2025. For candidates who appeared for the exam, this dramatic increase in vacancies is excellent news.

• Higher Chance of Selection: With 5,307 posts up for grabs, the competition is effectively diluted, significantly improving the odds for candidates who scored well.
• Focus on Document Verification and Counselling: The recruitment process has now moved to the next stages, which include Certificate Verification (CV) and Counselling. The counselling process, which determines the final allotment of posts and departments based on merit and preference, is typically conducted in phases. The latest counselling schedule has been announced, with dates running from December 8 to December 31, 2025, for different posts.
• Final Merit List: The final list of selected candidates will be based on their performance in the written exam and the successful completion of the Document Verification process.

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Candidates who have been provisionally shortlisted should prepare their original documents and attend the counselling as per the schedule released by the Commission. This massive intake offers a promising pathway for thousands of young people to begin their career in the Tamil Nadu government service.