TNPSC Group 4 2024: Provisional Answer Key Out

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Answer Key has been announced on the official website by the commission. The TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2024 was held on Jun 9, 2024. The commission announced the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2024 on Jun 18, 2024. Candidates can raise objections by Jun 25, 2024.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 application process closed on Feb 28, 2024. Eligible candidates must fill out and submit the TNPSC Group 4 application form available on the official website at tnpsc.gov.in. The TNPSC Group 4 application form 2024 was released on Jan 30, 2024. The TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 was held on Jun 9, 2024.

Candidates who wish to apply for the exam must fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria before submitting the application form. Moreover, the application form correction window will remain active on the website from Mar 4 - 6, 2024.

The detailed notification includes information about the TNPSC Group 4 vacancies for various posts such as Junior Assistant, Junior Executive, Typist, Personal Assistant, Private Secretary, Steno Typist, Receptionist cum Telephone Operator, Milk Recorder, Grade 3, Laboratory Assistant. It will also comprise the exam dates, registration dates, and eligibility criteria.

Must Check:

• TNPSC Group 4 Selection Process 2024
• TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2024

The commission has announced the provisional TNPSC answer key 2024 on the website. The answer key was out on Jun 18, 2024. Candidates are advised to go through the details carefully and download them to check their marks. The candidates can also raise objections for the same by Jun 25, 2024.

The TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2024 will help the candidates get an idea of the expected marks. Candidates must raise objections to doubtful questions from the website. Following this the commission will release the final answer keys.

Steps to Download TNPSC Group 4 2024 Answer Key

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the TNPSC Group 4 answer 2024:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Step 2: Click on the "What New" section on the website's homepage
• Step 3: Select the "Combined Civil Service Group 4 Answer Key" link in the section
• Step 4: The answer key PDF will open in a new window, which the candidates can download and save for future reference.

Also Read: TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2024

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2024

Candidates can find the tentative schedule of the important dates for TNPSC Group 4 2024 in the table below. 

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Important Dates

Events	Dates
TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card 2024 Release Date	Jun 2024
TNPSC Group VI Exam Date 2024	Jun 9, 2024
Past Events
TNPSC Group 4 2024 Last Date to Apply	Feb 28, 2024
TNPSC Group 4 2024 Application Form Correction Window	Mar 4 - 6, 2024
TNPSC Group 4 2024 Notification (Group VI Services)	Jan 30, 2024 (Out)

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Application Form Link

TNPSC Group 4 2024 application form link was active till Feb 28, 2024. Interested candidates can apply for the TNPSC Group 4 examination on the official website. The application form was released on Jan 30, 2024.

The direct link to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 exam has been provided in the table below.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Application Form Direct Link

Particulars	Direct Link
Direct Link to Apply for TNPSC Group 4 2024	View Here

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Application Process

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Application Process involves registering for the exam, filling out the application form, and payment of fees. Candidates can complete all these steps by going to the official website of the TNPSC Group 4 where they will find a link to apply.

Candidates are advised to fill out the application before the deadline. Before applying for the TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam, candidates have to ensure they fit the defined eligibility criteria.

How to Apply for TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam?

The steps to apply for the TNPSC Group 4 2024 exam are as follows.

• Step 1: Go to the official website of the TNPSC- tnpsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: A page will appear on the screen where you can register & log in.
• Step 3: If you have already registered for the TNPSC exams, then log in and apply for TNPSC Group 4.
• Step 4: After logging in, click on Apply now and fill in all the required information in the application form.
• Step 5: Before applying cross-check the details
• Step 6: After filling out the application form the next step is to pay the application fee
• Step 7: After the successful payment of the application fee, click on submit to successfully submit the application form.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee

Candidates can pay the TNPSC Group 4 2024 application fee online and offline through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/ E-challan (if applicable). The registration fee is INR 150. It is valid for 5 years. The applicants who registered in the one-time registration system and paid the registration fee do not have to register again.

The examination fee had to be paid at the time of submitting the registration form for the recruitment. An examination fee is charged each year if a candidate wish to apply for this exam.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee

Particulars	TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee
One-Time Registration Fee	INR 150/-
Exam Fee	INR 100/-

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Notification

TNPSC Group 4 exam 2024 notification has been released on tnpsc.gov.in. The notification has been released for 6244 vacancies for Village Administrative Officers, Junior Assistants, Typists, Personal Assistants, Private Secretaries, Bill Collectors, etc. The notification is a crucial aspect of the recruitment process and provides important information to candidates such as

• Number of vacancies
• Marking scheme
• Exam pattern
• Syllabus
• Eligibility criteria

In addition, candidates can view the TNPSC Group 4 2024 notification given below.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Notification

Particulars	Direct Link
TNPSC Group 4 2024 Official Notification	View Here

About TNPSC Group 4 Exam

TNPSC stands for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The TNPSC conducts the combined civil service exam for the recruitment of candidates in the Group 4 services every year. The TNPSC exam will be conducted offline. Candidates who wish to apply for the exam should know all the information regarding the examination.

Posts Offered: The TNPSC Group 4 exam includes the following posts/services under the Tamil Nadu Government.

• Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
• Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service
• Tamil Nadu Survey and Land Records Subordinate Service
• Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service
• Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service

The table below gives an overview of the TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	TNPSC Group 4
Full Form	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 4
Conducting Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Frequency	Once a year
Exam Level	State
Exam Mode	Offline
Language	English and Tamil
Exam Duration	180 Minutes
Official Website	tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission sets the TNPSC Group 4 2024 Eligibility Criteria. The eligibility for the exam depends on a few factors such as educational qualification and age of the appearing candidates and it differs from the posts in the TNPSC Group 4.

The candidates had to go through the eligibility criteria and ensure that they surpassed them before applying for the TNPSC Group 4 2024, as failing to do so will lead to their disqualification. The details related to the eligibility criteria for TNPSC Group 4 2024 are given below.

TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit

The age limit for various posts of TNPSC Group 4 is given below.

TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility Criteria

Post	Age Limit
Village Administrative Officer (VAO)	18-30
Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Field Surveyor, Draftsman, and Steno-Typist (Grade 3)	21-30

Educational Qualification

There are different education qualifications for the various vacancies of Typist, Steno Typist, Field Surveyor, and VAO (Village Administrative Officer), Junior Artist, Bill Collector & draftsman. The educational qualification for TNPSC has been given below:

• Field Surveyor: The recruitment for the post of Field Surveyor preferences would be given to the candidates who are trained in the survey industrial training institutes.
• Steno-Typist: Candidate must have passed SSLC with minimum marks, as well as Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and Shorthand.
• Typist: Candidate must have passed SSL with a minimum mark that can grant admission to higher secondary courses and the Government Technical Examination in typewriting.
• VAO (Village Administrative Officer), Junior Assistant (Security & Non-Security), Draftsman & Bill Collector: The candidate should pass the SSLC examination with minimum marks.

Computer Qualification for Typist & Steno Typist

The candidate must have a certified course in computer and office automation awarded by the technical education department for the post of Typist & Steno Typist to be eligible for the TNPSC Group 4 examination.

Note: The candidate must also know the Tamil Language

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Admit Card

TNPSC Group 4 2024 hall ticket/admit cards will be available on the official website. The candidates could download the admit card using their login ID and password, which contains all the details of the exam. Candidates needed to bring the TNPSC Group 4 2024 hall ticket to the exam hall. Without the admit card, the candidates were not allowed to appear for the exam.

Along with the TNPSC Group 4 2024 admit card, candidates need to bring a government-issued photo identity proof to the exam hall. The step-by-step process of downloading the admit card is below.

How to Download TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the TNPSC Group 4 admit card.

• Step 1: Go to the official website of the TNPSC- tnpsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Hall Ticket Download' link under the 'Important Links' section.
• Step 3: Click on the 'One Time Registration and Dashboard' option on the redirected website.
• Step 4: Click on the 'Registered User' button.
• Step 5: Enter the login ID and password, and submit the details.
• Step 6: Download the TNPSC Group 4 admit card, and take the printout.

Details on the TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card

TNPSC Group 4 2024 admit card has details of the candidate as well as information about the exam. Following are the details that are mentioned on the hall tickets/admit cards for the TNPSC Group 4 2024 exam.

• Name of the candidate
• Father's Name
• Mother's Name
• Application Number
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Contact Details
• Exam Centre Address
• Date of the exam
• Time of the exam
• The subject of the Exam
• Important Instructions for Exam Day.

Documents Required with TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card

Applicants are required to bring an original valid photo identity proof with its photocopy, two recent passport-size photographs and a TNPSC Group 4 admit card for the exam. The photographs should match the one uploaded on the TNPSC Group 4 application form. Invigilators at the exam centre verify these documents before applicants enter the exam hall.

Candidates must bring any one of the documents mentioned below as a photo identity proof.

• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Voter Card
• Permanent Driving License
• Ration Card.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam Pattern

TNPSC Group 4 Exam has two types of papers; Type-I and Type-II. The Type-I and Type-II both will have a General studies section as well as the Aptitude and Mental Ability section. Although the first two sections are common in both sections, Type-I will have a General English section and Type-II will have a General Tamil section.

There will be a total of 200 questions in the exam and duration for the same is 3 hours. The question paper will be available in English and Tamil. The exam does not have negative markings. Candidates will be awarded one mark for every correct answer.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern Highlights

The following table gives an overview of the TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission i.e. TNPSC
Languages	English/Tamil
Question Type	Objective or Multiple Choice Questions i.e. MCQs
Number of Questions	300
Phases	Phase I: Written Examination Phase II: Personal Interview
Total Marks	300
Exam Duration	Phase I: 3 Hours or 180 Minutes

TNPSC Group 4 Subject-Wise Exam Pattern

The General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability sections will have 100 and 100 questions respectively. The General English/Tamil section will have 100 questions. The maximum qualifying mark for the TNPSC Group 4 is 300.

The TNPSC Group 4 2024 Exam pattern along with the subjects is given in the table below-

TNPSC Group 4 Subject-Wise Exam Pattern

Syllabus	Number of Questions
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test	100
General Studies	100
General English/Tamil	100

Note: Two types of question papers will be set. The candidates will be given the choice to choose between any one of them.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus

The TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus consists of 3 sections which are General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability, and General English/General Tamil. The General Studies section will have science topics.

The aptitude and mental ability section will test the candidates for their analytical skills and the General English/ General Tamil section will examine a candidate's comprehension ability. Given below is the unit-wise TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus.

As of 2021, the Tamil Language has also been added as a compulsory part of the syllabus which will be used to set 100 out of 300 questions in the TNPSC Group 4 exam.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for General Studies

The General Studies section will contain topics from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. The main topics in each subject of General Studies are as below.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for General Studies

Subject	Topics
Physics	Nature of Universe General Scientific laws National scientific laboratories Force, motion and energy Mechanics and properties of matter Magnetism, Electricity and Electronics Inventions and discoveries Physical quantities, standards and units Heat, light and sound
Chemistry	Elements and Compounds Acids, Bases and Salts Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Insecticides
Zoology	Reproductive System Environment, Ecology, health and hygiene Animals, plants and human life Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases -prevention and remedies Blood and Blood Circulation
Botany	Classification of the living organisms Nutrition and dietetics Main Concepts of Life Science Respiration in plants

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for Current Events

The Current Events section will test the candidate's knowledge of current happening around the world and in the country. The main topics of the Current Events sections are listed below.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for Current Events

Subject	Topics
History	States in India National Symbols Diary of Events Sports and Games Awards and Honours Books and Authors India and its neighbouring countries
Political Science	Public Awareness & General Administration Welfare-oriented government schemes, their utility Political parties and political system in India Problems in the conduct of public elections
Economics	Socio-Economic Problems Economic growth and development Budget Industrial policy Infrastructure
Science	Latest Inventions Scientific discoveries Research

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for Geography

The main topics of the Geography section are given below.

• Geographical Landmarks
• Water Resources
• Earth and Universe
• Solar System
• Weather
• Social Geography
• Population density and distribution
• Forest and Wildlife
• Natural Calamities
• Transport and Communication

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu

Some of the prominent topics in the History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu are given below.

• South Indian History
• Culture and Heritage of Tamil people
• India since independence - Characteristics of Indian culture
• Unity in diversity - race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state
• Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN
• Political parties and populist schemes
• Indus Valley Civilization
• Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for Aptitude and Mental Ability

Following are some of the main topics under the Aptitude and Mental Ability section.

• Number Series
• LCM and HCF
• Area and Volume
• Time and Work
• Visual Reasoning
• Alpha-numeric Reasoning
• Simplification
• Averages
• Percentages
• Ratio and Proportions
• Tables, Graphs and Diagrams
• Simple Interest

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Syllabus for General English

The General English section of the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus contains the following topics.

• Fill in the blanks
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Error detection
• Tenses
• Reading comprehension
• Singular and plural
• Articles
• Prepositions
• Sentence Forms
• Compound words
• Active and Passive voice 

Read More: TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2024

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Reference Books

The candidates must not only study notes but also the right books and the best books for the TNPSC Group 4 2024 exam. TNPSC Group 4 Reference Books will help candidates understand basic concepts. Candidates should make sure that the books are of the latest edition.

Reference books should also consist of mock tests and sample papers. Some of the books candidates can use are as below.

• Manual for TNPSC Examinations (General Studies) by M. Karthikeyan (McGraw Hill Publications)
• TNPSC Group 4 Exam All-in-One Complete Study Material Book & Solved Question Paper by V.V.K Subburaj
• TNPSC Group – IV Previous year Original Question Paper by Panel of Experts 
• Quantitative aptitude for competitive examinations by R.S Aggarwal (S. Chand Publications)
• General Knowledge 2024 (Arihant Publications)

Candidates must study the above-mentioned books to become thorough with the TNPSC Group 4 2024 syllabus. The candidates must study and practice the previous year's question papers to clear the TNPSC Group 4 2024 exam.

TNPSC Group 4 Result 2024 

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Combined Civil Services written exam result will be announced after the exam, at tnpsc.gov.in. The result is released in PDF form along with the TNPSC Group 4 counselling list. The shortlisted candidates will proceed to appear for the document verification and counselling process.

Steps to Check TNPSC Group 4 2024 Results

Follow the steps mentioned below to check the TNPSC Group 4 results.

• Step 1: Go to the official website at tnpsc.gov.in
• Step 2: Go to the result tab (on the right-hand side)
• Step 3: Click on the result button given in the drop-down the list
• Step 4: On clicking the link as given above "Latest Result" table will appear on the screen
• Step 5: Go to the "Posts Included in Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group 4 Services)" row is given in the table
• Step 6: Click on the "Written Exams" column in the given at the right-hand table
• Step 7: A new window will appear asking for the register number
• Step 8: Enter the register number and submit
• Step 9: Download the marks and rank
• Step 10: Take the printout of the marks for the future reference

Details on TNPSC Group 4 Result

The scorecard of the TNPSC Group 4 Result will contain the following details.

• Registration Number
• Total Marks
• Communal Category
• Gender
• Overall Rank
• Category-wise Rank

TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2024

TNPSC Group 4 2024 shortlisted candidates for the Combined Civil Services exam will be participating in the TNPSC Group 4 counselling. Eligible candidates will receive an appointment letter after the TNPSC Group 4 2024 Counselling is completed.

The counselling process for TNPSC Group 4 2024 shall include all the shortlisted candidates who will be allotted the posts and departments. This allotment shall depend on the rank of the candidates and the number of vacancies available for TNPSC Group 4 Counselling 2024.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Selection Process

The TNPSC Group 4 2024 selection process depends on the number of vacancies available.

The candidates shall be selected on the marks obtained in the TNPSC Group 4 2024 written exam. The candidates who can meet the cut-off marks shall be shortlisted for the document verification process. The list of the shortlisted candidates will be released on the official website.

The candidates after successful verification of their original documents will be selected for the counselling process. This will be the last and the final stage of the selection process for TNPSC Group 4 2024.

Candidates who are in service must provide a no-objection certificate during document verification, the failure of which shall lead to the cancellation of the application of the candidate for TNPSC Group 4 2024. 

TNPSC Group 4 Salary

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission salary according to the 2019 notification is given below:

TNPSC Group 4 Salary

Name of the Post	Scale of Pay
Typist	INR 19,500-62,000
Draftsman
Bill Collector
Field Surveyor
Village Administrator Officer
Junior (Security)
Junior (Non-security)
Steno-Typist	INR 20,000-65,500

TNPSC Group 4 Preparation Tips 

The TNPSC Group 4 aspirants must follow the preparation tips given below.

• The candidates must first read the syllabus carefully and buy the respective books or all study materials required. 
• Candidates, if they think, can also seek professional help or guidance from a teacher or an expert. They can also take coaching which shall help them with study notes and help them prepare better for the TNPSC Group 4 Exam.
• Candidates must also make a study plan or a timetable that they should strictly follow.
• Candidates must also clear all their doubts about a particular subject or topic if they have any.
• Candidates must also practice the previous year's question papers and take online mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
• The candidates must avoid last-minute preparations and must study months before the exam.
• On the day of the exam for TNPSC Group, 4 candidates must remain calm and confident. They must read the questions carefully and then answer them.

TNPSC Group 4 2024 Contact Details

In case of any queries or doubts, candidates are advised to contact the TNPSC Group 4 exam authorities. The contact details of the TNPSC exam authorities are stated below.

Address: 
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
TNPSC Road, V.O.C.Nagar, Park Town,
Chennai-600003, Tamil Nadu, India

Phone Number: +91-44-25300300

Toll-Free Number: 1800 425 1002

Email Address: helpdesk@tnpscexams.in