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TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers
Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services)
Tamil Nadu Public Service CommissionTamil Nadu9 papers · 2019–2025Verified 4 Oct 2026
Papers by year
About TNPSC Group 4
TNPSC's Combined Civil Services Examination-IV fills Group IV posts in Tamil Nadu, such as Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant and Typist. It is a single objective written examination at SSLC standard combining a Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test with General Studies and Aptitude, followed by certificate verification and counselling. The most recent cycle with published papers was held on 12.07.2025.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Written Examination
One objective paper of 200 questions and 300 marks at SSLC standard
Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (General Tamil)General English (alternative booklet)General Studies (SSLC standard)Aptitude and Mental Ability
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | One objective paper: A. Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test 100 questions, B. General Studies 75 questions, C. Aptitude and Mental Ability 25 questions (SSLC standard); 200 questions, 300 marks, all scoring; minimum qualifying marks 90 or 120 depending on community. The 2024 booklet states a duration of three hours, equal marks for all questions and option (E) for 'answer not known'.TNPSC Scheme of Examination page (current) and CCSE-IV question booklet of 09.06.2024 · source |
Preparing with TNPSC Group 4 papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download TNPSC Group 4 previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 9 TNPSC Group 4 papers from 2019 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts TNPSC Group 4?
TNPSC Group 4 is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission — official website
- TNPSC Scheme of Examination
- TNPSC Objective Type (Answer Keys) / Previous year question papers
- TNPSC tentative keys page, CCSE-IV (Group IV) exam of 12.07.2025
- TNPSC tentative keys page, CCSE-IV (Group IV) exam of 09.06.2024
Last verified 4 Oct 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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