| 📋 NEW JOB NOTIFICATION | |
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| Job Title | TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit for General, BC, MBC, SC, ST Category |
| Category | Government Job |
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit 2026: Minimum and Maximum Age by Category
The TNPSC Group 4 age limit for the General category is 18 to 32 years, while reserved category candidates get additional relaxation of up to 37 years. Age limits for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 4, also known as the Combined Civil Services Examination – IV (CCSE-IV), vary based on the candidate’s community category. This article covers the complete age eligibility criteria for posts like Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Bill Collector, Typist, and Steno-Typist.
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit Overview
Note: These figures reflect the standard age structure used in recent TNPSC Group 4 notifications. Candidates should always confirm exact age limits from the current year’s official notification on tnpsc.gov.in before applying.
TNPSC Group 4 Age Limit for General Category
Candidates applying under the General category must be between 18 and 32 years of age as on the reference date mentioned in the official notification. Candidates above 32 years are not eligible to apply for Group 4 posts under this category.
TNPSC Group 4 Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories
- BC / MBC / DNC / OBC: 18 to 34 years
- SC / ST / Destitute Widows: 18 to 37 years
- Ex-servicemen: Up to 48 years, subject to educational qualification and reservation category
This relaxation gives reserved category candidates extra attempts, which benefits working professionals, widows, and ex-servicemen who need more time to prepare or transition into government service.
VAO Exam Age Limit
The Village Administrative Officer (VAO) post, one of the most sought-after roles under Group 4, has a slightly different minimum age requirement:
Unlike other Group 4 posts, the minimum age for VAO is 21 years instead of 18 years.
Educational Qualification Alongside Age Limit
- Minimum qualification: SSLC (10th standard) pass
- Typist and Steno-Typist posts additionally require a Tamil typing or shorthand certificate
- Degree holders do not get any extra age relaxation; their age limit remains the same as their community category
- Candidates must also meet prescribed vision and physical fitness standards for the specific post