TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2026: Application deadline extends to Nov 8 after 5-year age limit increase
Soumi Roy | November 5, 2026 | 08:39 AM IST | 1 min read
The commission announced the deadline extension after the Tamil Nadu government approved changes to the upper age limit for Group 4 recruitment.
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Subscribe NowThe Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Combined Civil Services Examination IV (Group 4 Services) 2026 to November 8. Eligible candidates can submit their TNPSC Group 4 2026 applications online through the official website, tnpsc.gov.in, until 11:59 pm.
The commission has announced the extension through a press release dated November 4, following the Tamil Nadu government's decision to increase the maximum age limit by five years for all categories.
The revised deadline will give candidates additional time to check their eligibility and complete the application process. In the earlier TNPSC Group 4 Notification released , 6,500 vacancies were announced and the application deadline was November 5.
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TNPSC Group 4 2026: Revised age limits
The maximum age limit for general Group 4 posts has increased by five years across all categories.
|
Category |
Maximum age |
|
OC |
37 years |
|
BC / BCM / MBC / DNC |
39 years |
|
SC / SC(A) / ST / Destitute Widows |
42 years |
The minimum age is 18 years for general Group 4 posts and 21 years for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) post. Applicants must visit tnpsc.gov.in regularly for updates regarding the recruitment process, eligibility conditions and schedule.
The Combined Civil Services Examination recruitment will fill various posts across Tamil Nadu government departments. With the latest announcement, candidates will have until November 8 to submit their applications.
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