TNPSC extends Group 4 application deadline after raising upper age limit

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has extended the application deadline for the Group 4 recruitment exam after increasing the upper age limit by five years for all categories.

Application Details

Candidates can now submit their forms until November 8, 2026, through the official website at tnpsc.gov.in. The age limit revision follows Government Order No. 68 issued by the Human Resource Management Department on October 30, 2026. Following registration, an application correction window will open on November 9 and remain available until November 11, 2026.

Exam Format

The Combined Civil Services Examination IV is scheduled for January 10, 2027, and will take place in a single shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 6,574 posts through a single-stage written test consisting of 200 questions worth 300 marks. The application fee is set at 100 rupees, which can be paid online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.

Context

Public service commission exams in India draw large numbers of applicants seeking government jobs, making application date extensions a common step when major eligibility rules change. The TNPSC conducts civil services tests regularly to fill administrative vacancies across state government departments in Tamil Nadu.