TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is expected to conduct the Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services) as part of its 2026 examination programme.
According to the TNPSC Annual Planner for 2026, the Group IV Services notification is scheduled for 6 October 2026, and the examination is scheduled to commence on 20 December 2026. The Annual Planner states that the programme is tentative and may be changed by the Commission.
Important Expected Dates
Notification Date
06 October 2026
Examination Date
20 December 2026
Examination
Combined Civil Services Examination – IV
Exam Category
Group IV Services
These dates are based on the TNPSC 2026 Annual Planner and candidates should verify the final dates through the official notification when it is released.
About TNPSC Group IV Services
TNPSC Group IV is one of the most popular Tamil Nadu Government competitive examinations.
The examination is generally relevant to candidates seeking entry-level and clerical positions under various departments and services of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The exact posts, vacancies and post-wise eligibility requirements for the 2026 recruitment will be announced only in the official TNPSC Group IV notification.
Expected Recruitment Information
The final notification is expected to provide complete information regarding:
- Number of vacancies
- Post names
- Educational qualifications
- Age limits
- Reservation details
- Application fees
- Application period
- Examination scheme
- Syllabus
- Examination centres
- Certificate verification
- Counselling and selection process
Candidates should wait for the official TNPSC notification before relying on final recruitment details.
How to Prepare Before the Notification
Candidates who are planning to appear for TNPSC Group IV 2026 can begin preparation in advance.
Important preparation areas include:
- General Tamil / General English, as applicable
- General Studies
- Indian History
- Tamil Nadu History
- Indian Polity
- Geography
- Indian Economy
- Science
- Current Affairs
- Aptitude and Mental Ability
Candidates should also practise previous-year TNPSC Group IV question papers and attempt regular mock tests.
Preparation Strategy
1. Complete the Core Syllabus
Candidates should first develop a clear understanding of the official Group IV syllabus applicable to their examination.
2. Give Importance to Tamil Nadu Topics
TNPSC examinations frequently include questions related to:
- Tamil Nadu History
- Tamil Nadu Geography
- Social Reform Movements
- Important Personalities
- Tamil Nadu Government initiatives
- Tamil Culture and Heritage
3. Practise Aptitude Regularly
Important topics include:
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Logical Reasoning
Regular practice will improve speed and accuracy.
4. Solve Previous-Year Question Papers
Previous-year questions help candidates understand:
- Question patterns
- Important topics
- Difficulty level
- Frequently repeated concepts
Important Advice
Candidates are advised to:
✅ Complete One-Time Registration requirements, if applicable.
✅ Keep educational and personal documents ready.
✅ Follow the official TNPSC website for updates.
✅ Begin syllabus preparation before the notification.
✅ Avoid relying on unofficial vacancy figures or application dates.
The TNPSC Annual Planner itself states that examinations may be added, deleted or modified and that vacancies will be announced in the final notification.
Conclusion
TNPSC Group IV Services 2026 is an important upcoming opportunity for candidates preparing for Tamil Nadu Government employment.
As of 3 September 2026, the recruitment notification is scheduled in the TNPSC Annual Planner for 6 October 2026, with the examination scheduled for 20 December 2026, subject to the final official notification. Aspirants should use the available time to strengthen their preparation and regularly check official TNPSC updates.
TNPSC GROUP IV 2026
NOTIFICATION EXPECTED SOON
📢 Expected Notification: 06 October 2026
📝 Exam: 20 December 2026