The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced a significant increase in the vacancies for the Group 4 Examination. These vacancies apply to various posts under the Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (Group IV Services).
Initially, the TNPSC Group 4 exams were conducted on June 9, 2024, across Tamil Nadu, and the process of answer sheet correction is currently ongoing. Meanwhile, the TNPSC has reported that an additional 2208 posts have been added to the Group 4 exam vacancies, leading to a substantial increase in the overall number of vacancies. The total number of vacancies has now risen to 8932.
TNPSC Initial Notification and Addendum Updates
The original notification (No. 1/2024), dated 30th January 2024, announced 6244 vacancies across several posts. However, in light of the staffing needs in various departments, the TNPSC has released two addendums to increase the number of vacancies.
The first addendum (No. 1A/2024), released on 11th September 2024, added 480 additional vacancies. Following this, the second addendum (No. 1B/2024), issued on 9th October 2024, further increased the vacancies by 2208. The details are summarized in the table below:
| Notification No. | Date | Vacancies Announced |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2024 | 30th January 2024 | 6244 |
| 41A/2024 | 11th September 2024 | 480 |
| 1B/2024 | 9th October 2024 | 2208 |
| Total | 8932 | |
This total of 8932 vacancies is distributed across various posts such as Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist, and others. The (TNPSC) increased vacancies are expected to meet the growing demand for administrative and clerical staff in the Tamil Nadu government departments.
Post-wise Breakdown of TNPSC Group 4 Vacancies (Addendum 1B/2024)
The 9th October 2024 (1B/2024) addendum provides a detailed revision of vacancies for individual posts. The following table provides a breakdown of these vacancies:
| Post Name | Post Code | Service/Organization | Revised Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer | 2025 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 400 |
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | 2600 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service | 3458 |
| Junior Assistant (Security) | 2400 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service | 69 |
| Bill Collector | 2500 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Town Panchayat Department | 99 |
| Typist | 2200 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial / Secretariat | 2360 |
| Steno Typist (Grade-III) | 2300 | Tamil Nadu Ministerial / Judicial Ministerial Service | 642 |
| Junior Assistant | 3294 | Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | 32 |
| Private Secretary (Grade-III) | 3283 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. | 0 |
| Junior Executive (Typing) | 3297 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. | 0 |
| Senior Factory Assistant | 3316 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. | 25 |
| Steno Typist (Grade-III) | 3505 | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation | 3 |
| Steno Typist (Grade-III) | 3504 | Tamil Nadu Sugar Corporation Ltd. | 0 |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 1095 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Subordinate Service | 17 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 3103 | Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service | 32 |
| Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) | 3320 | Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service | 216 |
| Junior Assistant | 3229 | Tamil Nadu Housing Board | 22 |
The largest increases have been observed in posts like Junior Assistant (Non-Security) with 3458 vacancies, followed by Typist with 2360 vacancies. Posts like Village Administrative Officer have also seen substantial additions, with 400 vacancies now available.
Eligibility Updates and Reservation Changes
As part of the recent addendum (No. 1B/2024), there have been changes in the eligibility conditions for certain posts. For example, the post of Steno Typist (Grade-III) (Post Code: 3505) in the Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation has been included, with eligibility conditions similar to those for the Steno Typist (Grade-III) (Post Code: 2300) in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service.
Additionally, for the positions of Forest Guard (Post Code: 3317), Forest Guard with Driving License (Post Code: 3318), Forest Watcher (Post Code: 3319), and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth) (Post Code: 3320) in the Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service, the only candidates deemed eligible are those from the disability categories of Hard of Hearing (HH), Acid Attack Victims (AC), and Leprosy Cured (LC). This change ensures that these posts are available to candidates with benchmark disabilities.
TNPSC Initial Notification and Addendum PDF
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