TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025 : The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the TNPSC Group 4 question paper 2025 along with answers on its website, tnpsc.gov.in, on July 21, 2025. The question paper covers all sections—Tamil language, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability—and is now available for candidates who appeared in the exam held on July 12, 2025, to download and review.
The Combined Civil Services Examination IV – 2025 (Group 4) was conducted in a single shift from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. across Tamil Nadu. A total of 3,935 vacancies were advertised for various posts including Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno Typist (Grade III), Personal Clerk, Assistant, Field Assistant, Forest Guard, and Forest Watcher.
TNPSC Group 4 recruitment 2025: Exam and vacancy overview
The TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted annually to recruit eligible candidates into various Group 4 services across Tamil Nadu. The application process was open from April 25 to May 24, 2025, and the admit card was released on July 2, 2025. The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by document verification and counselling.
Posts and departments covered under TNPSC Group 4
The recruitment aims to fill vacancies across several departments under the Tamil Nadu state government. Below are some of the key positions and associated vacancies:
• Village Administrative Officer: 215
• Junior Assistant (Non-Security): 1621
• Junior Revenue Inspector: 239
• Typist: 1099
• Steno Typist (Grade III): 335
• Forest Guard: 62
• Forest Watcher: 71
• Assistant: 54
TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 written exam was conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. The exam consisted of 200 multiple-choice questions with a total of 300 marks and a duration of 3 hours. The paper was divided into two parts:
• Part A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test – 100 questions (150 marks)
• Part B: General Studies (75 questions) and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 questions) – 150 marks
Candidates must score at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A for Part B to be evaluated. The minimum qualifying mark for all categories is 90 marks.
• Direct link to download the TNPSC Group 4 Question Paper 2025 for General English PDF
• Direct link to download the TNPSC Group 4 Question Paper 2025 for General Tamil PDF
How to check and download TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025 and raise objections
Once released, candidates can follow these steps to access the answer key and raise objections:
Step 1: Visit the official TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the link for “TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025” available under the “What’s New” or “Answer Keys” section.
Step 3: Select the exam name and post name to access the provisional answer key PDF.
Step 4: Download and verify the answers against the responses recorded during the exam.
Step 5: If any discrepancy is found, submit an objection by clicking on the “Submit Objection” link and uploading valid supporting documents before the deadline.
Direct link to check TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025 and raise objections at tnpsc.gov.in
TNPSC Group 4 result and further process
The TNPSC Group 4 result is tentatively scheduled to be declared in August 2025. Candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for document verification and final counselling. The selection will be based entirely on the marks obtained in the written test.
For all official updates, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official TNPSC website.
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The Combined Civil Services Examination IV – 2025 (Group 4) was conducted in a single shift from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. across Tamil Nadu. A total of 3,935 vacancies were advertised for various posts including Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno Typist (Grade III), Personal Clerk, Assistant, Field Assistant, Forest Guard, and Forest Watcher.
TNPSC Group 4 recruitment 2025: Exam and vacancy overview
The TNPSC Group 4 exam is conducted annually to recruit eligible candidates into various Group 4 services across Tamil Nadu. The application process was open from April 25 to May 24, 2025, and the admit card was released on July 2, 2025. The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by document verification and counselling.
Posts and departments covered under TNPSC Group 4
The recruitment aims to fill vacancies across several departments under the Tamil Nadu state government. Below are some of the key positions and associated vacancies:
• Village Administrative Officer: 215
• Junior Assistant (Non-Security): 1621
• Junior Revenue Inspector: 239
• Typist: 1099
• Steno Typist (Grade III): 335
• Forest Guard: 62
• Forest Watcher: 71
• Assistant: 54
TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern 2025
The TNPSC Group 4 written exam was conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. The exam consisted of 200 multiple-choice questions with a total of 300 marks and a duration of 3 hours. The paper was divided into two parts:
• Part A: Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test – 100 questions (150 marks)
• Part B: General Studies (75 questions) and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (25 questions) – 150 marks
Candidates must score at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A for Part B to be evaluated. The minimum qualifying mark for all categories is 90 marks.
• Direct link to download the TNPSC Group 4 Question Paper 2025 for General English PDF
• Direct link to download the TNPSC Group 4 Question Paper 2025 for General Tamil PDF
How to check and download TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025 and raise objections
Once released, candidates can follow these steps to access the answer key and raise objections:
Step 1: Visit the official TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the link for “TNPSC Group 4 answer key 2025” available under the “What’s New” or “Answer Keys” section.
Step 3: Select the exam name and post name to access the provisional answer key PDF.
Step 4: Download and verify the answers against the responses recorded during the exam.
Step 5: If any discrepancy is found, submit an objection by clicking on the “Submit Objection” link and uploading valid supporting documents before the deadline.
Direct link to check TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025 and raise objections at tnpsc.gov.in
TNPSC Group 4 result and further process
The TNPSC Group 4 result is tentatively scheduled to be declared in August 2025. Candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for document verification and final counselling. The selection will be based entirely on the marks obtained in the written test.
For all official updates, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official TNPSC website.
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