The most popular TNPSC exam for SSLC-level candidates. Includes posts like Village Administrative Officer, Junior Assistant, Typist, and Forest Guard.
Salary range
₹20k – ₹62k
7th Pay · in-hand / month
Posts per cycle
9
Across Group 4 & VAO services
Frequency
Annually
Conducted by TNPSC
Next exam
20 Dec 2026
Notification: 6 Oct 2026
Four hard requirements. Miss any one and the application is rejected at scrutiny.
Prelims screen the field. Mains decides the merit list. The interview tunes it.
Marks
150
Questions
100
Duration
3 hours (combined)
Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test (SSLC level)
60 marks (40%)
Marks
150
Questions
100
Duration
Combined with Part A
General Studies (75 Qs) + Aptitude & Mental Ability (25 Qs)
90 marks (30%) overall
Written Examination (Objective type, OMR sheets)
Part B evaluated only if Part A minimum (40%) is cleared
Document Verification & Counselling
No interview
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand (incl. allowances) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Junior Assistant (Security) | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Bill Collector | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Typist | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Steno-Typist (Grade 3) | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Field Surveyor | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Forest Guard | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Forest Watcher | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
On top of basic pay, these push the in-hand figure up considerably.
Dearness Allowance (DA)
22% of Basic Pay
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
8% - 16% of Basic Pay
Travel Allowance (TA)
As per government norms
Medical Allowance
As per government norms
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Salary, cut-off and eligibility figures on this page are compiled from official TNPSC sources. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: June 2026.