TNPSC

One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory on the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) portal before applying for Group 1, 2, 4, or any departmental examination.

Start online (fastest):

• Visit the official TNPSC portals (tnpsc.gov.in↗ or tnpscexams.in↗).
• Click on 'One Time Registration (OTR)' -> 'New User'.
• Enter your 10th SSLC marksheet register number, board of education, date of birth, parent details, and Aadhaar number.
• Upload scanned passport photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications.
• Pay the one-time registration fee of ₹150 (valid for 5 years).

Important note:

• OTR is only a candidate profile repository, not an application for an exam. Whenever an exam notification is released, you must log in to your OTR dashboard and submit a specific application.

The TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination Group IV includes Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, and Bill Collector posts.

Eligibility criteria:

• Minimum Educational Qualification: Passed 10th Standard (SSLC) examination from a recognized board (Higher secondary and degree holders are eligible).
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years. Maximum age is 32 years for General category, 37 years for BC/MBC/DNC, and 42 years for SC/ST and Destitute Widows.

PSTM 20% preferential reservation:

• Candidates who studied from Class 1 to Class 10 in Tamil Medium are eligible for the 20% PSTM horizontal reservation quota.

For Typist and Steno-Typist posts:

• Must possess Government Technical Examination certificates in Typewriting (Higher/Lower in Tamil and English).

Official TNPSC examination results, final answer keys, individual marks, and communal rank lists are published transparently on the official website.

Start online (fastest):

• Visit tnpsc.gov.in↗ and click on 'Results' -> 'Written Exam Results / Marks'.
• Click on the result link for your specific notification (e.g. Group 4 / Group 2).
• Enter your 10-digit Register Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
• View your score, Overall Rank, and Communal Rank status.

Next steps:

• Shortlisted candidates must upload original documents during the on-screen certificate verification window, followed by physical counseling at TNPSC headquarters in Chennai.