TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION has issued notice Advertisement No. 747 for 6,574 posts. Applications are online from 6 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. Pay ranges from Rs 16,600 to Rs 62,000, depending on the post. The upper age limit is 30 to 35 years, depending on the post. Selection is by Written Examination, Onscreen certificate verification and physical certificate verification and counselling.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION |
| Advertisement number | Advertisement No. 747 |
| Notice date | 6 October 2026 |
| Total posts | 6,574 |
| Pay | Rs 16,600 to Rs 62,000, depending on the post |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date | 5 November 2026 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 5 November 2026 |
| Closing time | 11.59 PM |
| Form correction | 09.11.2026 12.01 A.M to 11.11.2026 11.59 P.M. |
| Exam date | 10 January 2027 |
| Date and time of examination | 09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. |
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Post | Code | Vacancies | Pay | Pay level | Upper age (years) | Place of posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer | 2025 | 291 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant (Security) | 2400 | 28 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Bill Collector | 2500 | 59 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant (Non Security) | 2600 | 2,610 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant (Non Security) | 4600 | 252 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant | 3842 | 119 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Revenue Assistant | 3843 | 96 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant | 3840 | 70 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant | 3512 | 43 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant | 3851 | 134 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Tax Collector | 3854 | 107 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant | 3521 | 25 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant | 3788 | 20 | Rs.17000-54060 | 30 | posted anywhere in India | |
| Junior Assistant | 3816 | 5 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant | 3520 | 3 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant | 3321 | 6 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 3848 | 422 | Level 3 (19500-62000) | Level 3 | 30 | |
| Bill Collector | 3214 | 38 | Level 3 (16600-52400) | Level 3 | 30 | |
| Junior Administrative Assistant | 3835 | 42 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) | 3836 | 13 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Junior Assistant cum Typist | 3804 | 6 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Typist | 2200 | 856 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Typist | 4200 | 377 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Typist | 3834 | 15 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Typist | 3846 | 6 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Typist | 3844 | 260 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Typist | 3852 | 56 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Typist | 3817 | 2 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | 2300 | 209 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | 4300 | 145 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | 3837 | 1 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | 3838 | 2 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | 3847 | 2 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | 3672 | 1 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Steno Typist | 3845 | 16 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Personal Clerk | 3841 | 60 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Shorthand Typist (Grade III) | 3853 | 28 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Telephone Operator | 3822 | 1 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Executive Officer (Grade IV) | 1655 | 46 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 35 | |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 1095 | 8 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Record Clerk (Grade III) | 3839 | 19 | Level 3 | Level 3 | 30 | |
| Senior Laboratory Assistant | 3746 | 1 | Level 10 | Level 10 | 30 | |
| Laboratory Assistant | 3103 | 23 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | |
| Sales Assistant | 3806 | 10 | Level 8 | Level 8 | 30 | posted in New Delhi, Kolkata and anywhere in Tamil Nadu |
| Forest Watcher | 3319 | 40 | Level 3 | Level 3 | 30 | |
| Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 3318 | 1 | Level 5 | Level 5 | 30 |
Eligibility
| Posts | Qualification | Experience required | Desirable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant (Security), Bill Collector, Junior Assistant (Non Security) | Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification. | ||
| Junior Assistant, Revenue Assistant | Must have passed S.S.L.C. Examination | ||
| Junior Assistant | SSLC Pass (10th Pass) | ||
| Junior Assistant, Tax Collector | Must have passed S.S.L.C Examination | ||
| Junior Assistant | Must be a graduate from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission | ||
| Junior Assistant | Any degree from the recognized University | ||
| Junior Assistant, Junior Assistant (Accounts) | B. Com., degree from recognized University | ||
| Junior Assistant | A degree from recognized University or Institution | ||
| Bill Collector | Minimum General Educational Qualification (A pass in SSLC) | ||
| Junior Administrative Assistant | Minimum General Educational Qualification viz., Must have passed S.S.L.C Public Examination | ||
| Junior Administrative Assistant (Computer Operator) | Typewriting in English and Tamil by Higher Grade | ||
| Junior Assistant cum Typist, Typist | Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting; | ||
| Typist | Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Typewriting: Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English | ||
| Typist | Must have passed Typewriting Senior Grade in Tamil and English, conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education. | ||
| Typist | Higher Secondary or Equivalent from the recognized board of Secondary Education / approved Government Institution | ||
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | Must have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and in Shorthand; | ||
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | Must have passed the Government Technical Examination both in Typewriting and Shorthand: Higher / Senior Grade in Tamil and English | ||
| Steno Typist (Grade III) | Must possess a degree (10+2+3 pattern) | ||
| Shorthand Typist (Grade III) | Must have passed Government Technical Examination in Typewriting in Tamil and English both by Senior Grade. | ||
| Telephone Operator | A pass in S.S.L.C | ||
| Executive Officer (Grade IV) | Must possess the minimum general educational qualification SSLC (or) Must possess the title of -Tamil Pulavar‖ recognized by the University Grants Commission for its Grant | ||
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | Must Possess Minimum General Educational Qualification | ||
| Record Clerk (Grade III) | S.S.L.C Pass. | ||
| Senior Laboratory Assistant | A pass in Higher Secondary (plus two) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany as one of the subjects | ||
| Laboratory Assistant | A pass in Higher Secondary with Science as subject | ||
| Sales Assistant | Any degree | Preferable those having degree in Business Administration / Commerce / Corporate / Marketing / Economics | |
| Forest Watcher | Must possess Minimum General Educational Qualification. | Preference shall be given to persons who have been discharged from the Army Service (Land Force). | |
| Forest Guard with Driving Licence | A pass in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, or Botany as one of the subjects. | Experience in driving Light Motor Vehicles / Heavy Motor Vehicles for a period of not less than three years after getting the driving licence. | Same as above |
Age limit
Upper age limit: 30 years for post codes 2025, 2400, 2500, 2600, 4600, 3842, 3843, 3840, 3512, 3851, 3854, 3521, 3788, 3816, 3520, 3321, 3848, 3214, 3835, 3836, 3804, 2200, 4200, 3834, 3846, 3844, 3852, 3817, 2300, 4300, 3837, 3838, 3847, 3672, 3845, 3841, 3853, 3822, 1095, 3839, 3746, 3103, 3806, 3319, 3318; 35 years for post codes 1655, counted on 1 July 2026.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | Rs 100 |
How to pay: Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card / UPI.
Selection process
- Written Examination
- Onscreen certificate verification
- Physical certificate verification and counselling
Exam pattern and syllabus
The written examination is a single paper of 200 questions with a duration of 3 hours.
- Part A: Tamil Eligibility cum scoring test, 100 questions.
- Part B: General Studies, 75 questions.
- Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability, 25 questions.
Part B and Part C of the answer sheets will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks of 40% (60 marks) in Part A.
The syllabus is given in Annexure III of the notification.
Supporting documents
Candidates claiming age concession should upload the supporting documents for such a claim as mentioned in Annexure II of the notification.
How to apply
- Register himself / herself first at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform
Apply at www.tnpscexams.in.
Queries: 1800 419 0958
Reservation
- Age (reserved): VAO PwBD: 50
- Age (reserved): VAO Ex-Servicemen: 53
- Age (reserved): most other posts PwBD: BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and MBCs/DCs - 42# SCs, SC(A)s and STs - 45#
- Age (reserved): most other posts Ex-Servicemen: 53#
- Age (reserved): most other posts Destitute Widow: 35#
- Age (reserved): no maximum age limit posts: No maximum age limit
- Age (reserved): Typist 3846 / Steno 3847 (BCM): BCM - 32#
Points to check before applying
- Age is counted on 1 July 2026, not on the day you apply.
- On the last day the form closes at 11.59 PM.
- Service of 2025 / 2400 / 2500 / 2600: Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
- Service of 4600: Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service
- Service of 3842 / 3843: Tamil Nadu Municipal Council Service
- Service of 3840: Tamil Nadu Municipal Corporation Service
- Organization of 3512: Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Ltd.,
- Service of 3851 / 3854: Tamil Nadu Municipal Corporation Service (Greater Chennai Corporation)
- Organization of 3521: Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd
- Organization of 3788: Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Societies Ltd.,
- Organization of 3816: Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Limited
- Organization of 3321: Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal Medicine Corporation Limited
- Organization of 3848: Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited
- Organization of 3214: Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board
- Organization of 3835 / 3836: Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority
- Organization of 3804: Electronic Corporation of Tamil Nadu
- Service of 2200: Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service / Secretariat Service
- Service of 4200 / 4300: Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service
- Organization of 3834 / 3838: Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd
- Organization of 3846 / 3847: Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
- Service of 3844 / 3845: Tamil Nadu Municipal Council Service
- Service of 3852 / 3853: Tamil Nadu Municipal Corporation Service (Greater Chennai Corporation)
- Organization of 3817: Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Limited
- Service of 2300: Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service
- Service of 3841: Tamil Nadu Municipal Corporation Service
- Service of 3822 / 3103: Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service
- Service of 1655: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Subordinate Service
- Organization of 3746: Arasu Rubber Corporation Limited
- Organization of 3806: Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited
- Service of 3319 / 3318: Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service
- EPF posts: EPF - Employees‘ Provident Fund
- Vacancy note *: Vacancies for reservation for outstanding sportspersons, are deducted wherever applicable.
- Vacancy note #: Including vacancies reserved for outstanding sportspersons.
- Vacancy note %: Including Backlog vacancies
- Vacancy note @: Only Backlog vacancy
- Vacancies tentative: The number of vacancies notified is tentative and is liable for modification, before the start of counselling.
- Age (Others): PwBD maximum, posts other than 1655 and 3318/3319: 40
- Age (Others): Ex-Servicemen maximum: 48
- Age (Others): Destitute Widow maximum, VAO 2025: 40
- Age (Others): Destitute Widow maximum for 2400 to 3854, 3214 to 3852, 2300 to 3847, 3845 to 3822, 1095, 3839: 35
- Age (Others): Destitute Widow, posts 3521 to 3848, 3817, 3672, 3746, 3103, 3806: No maximum age limit
- Age (Others): Forest Watcher / Forest Guard Ex-Servicemen: 35*
- Age (Others): Forest Watcher / Forest Guard Destitute Widow: 35
- Forest posts PwBD: NA - Not Applicable, since persons with benchmark disability are not eligible to apply for this post.
- Forest posts Ex-Servicemen rule: If after deducting the period of his services in such service, he has not completed the age of 35 years.
- Age note #: No maximum age limit for candidates belonging to BC (OBCM)s, BCMs, MBCs/DCs, SCs, SC(A)s, STs who possess a General Educational Qualification which is higher than the Minimum General Educational Qualification.
- No maximum age limit meaning: No maximum age limit shall mean that the candidates should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01.07.2026 or at the time of selection / appointment to the post.
- Forest Guard: driving licence: Must possess a valid driving licence issued by the competent Transport Authority.
- Forest Guard: automobile knowledge: Must possess basic knowledge about the general mechanism of automobiles.
- Forest Guard: first aid: Must possess first aid certificate issued by a recognized organization in Tamil Nadu
- Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies (others): A pass in the Intermediate Examination or a pass in the Pre-University Examination of any University
- Tamil knowledge: Candidates should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil on the date of this Notification.
- One Time Registration fee: Rs.150/-
- Fee concession Ex-Servicemen: Two free chances.
- Fee concession Backward Classes: Three Free Chances
- Helpline hours: Toll-Free No.1800 419 0958 on all working days between 10.00 A.M and 5.45 P.M.
- Helpdesk email: [email protected]
- English version final: In case of doubt, English version is final.
- Post options: Posts other than Forest Guard with Driving Licence / Forest Watcher
Important Links
| Resource / Document | Official Web Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Official Recruitment Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
The last date is 5 November 2026 (11.59 PM).
When do applications open for the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
Applications open on 6 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
The notice has 6,574 vacancies.
What is the age limit for the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
Up to 30 years for post codes 2025, 2400, 2500, 2600, 4600, 3842, 3843, 3840, 3512, 3851, 3854, 3521, 3788, 3816, 3520, 3321, 3848, 3214, 3835, 3836, 3804, 2200, 4200, 3834, 3846, 3844, 3852, 3817, 2300, 4300, 3837, 3838, 3847, 3672, 3845, 3841, 3853, 3822, 1095, 3839, 3746, 3103, 3806, 3319, 3318; up to 35 years for post code 1655, counted on 1 July 2026.
What is the application fee for the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
Examination fee: Rs 100.
How is the selection done for the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
Selection is by Written Examination, then Onscreen certificate verification, then physical certificate verification and counselling.
How do I apply for the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
Apply online at www.tnpscexams.in.
When is the exam for the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
The exam is on 10 January 2027.
What is the advertisement number for the TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION recruitment?
It is Advertisement No. 747.