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TNPSC vacancy 2026: Group 4, Group 2 and Group 1 vacancies by post
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The live TNPSC recruitment with the most vacancies is Group 4 (CCSE-IV), Notification No. 11/2026, with 6,574 tentative vacancies across 46 post codes. About 40% of them, 2,610, are Junior Assistant (Non-Security) posts, and 291 are Village Administrative Officer posts. TNPSC announces every vacancy count in the notification for each exam, and the count can change before counselling.
This page collects the vacancy figures we could verify, shows how the Group 4 2026 total breaks down, and explains what makes the numbers move.
Where TNPSC announces vacancies
- The notification PDF. Each exam has a numbered notification with a table of posts, post codes, vacancies, reservation and pay. This is the only source that counts. Find it on the notifications page of www.tnpsc.gov.in.
- Press releases and addenda. TNPSC changes figures through addenda and corrigenda. For example, Addendum No. 11B/2025, dated 22 December 2025, revised some vacancies of the 2025 Group 2/2A notification.
- Not the annual planner. The planner lists the exam, the planned notification date, the exam date and exam days, not vacancies, and it is tentative.
Be cautious with any website that lists vacancies without linking to the notification.
Vacancies by exam: what we can verify
| Exam | Cycle | Vacancies | Source status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 4 (CCSE-IV) | Notification No. 11/2026 | 6,574 across 46 post codes (tentative) | Official notification, read |
| Group 2 and 2A | Notification No. 11/2025 | 645: Group II 50, Group IIA 595 (some revised by addendum) | Official notification, read |
| Group 2 and 2A | 2026 | 821: Group II 41, Group IIA 780 | Reported by news sites, not confirmed |
| Group 1 | Notification No. 04/2025 | 70 including shortfall, all Level 22 | Official notification, read |
| Group 1 | 2026 | About 26 | Reported by news sites, not confirmed |
| Combined Technical Services (Interview Posts) | 2025 exam | 415 | TNPSC Press Release 18/2026 |
The Group 2 notification and Group 1 notification pages give the post lists behind these totals.
Group 4 2026: vacancies by post
| Post | Code | Vacancies | Share of 6,574 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | 2600 | 2,610 | 39.7% |
| Typist (including backlog) | 2200 | 856 | 13.0% |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts), TN Power Distribution Corporation | 3848 | 422 | 6.4% |
| Village Administrative Officer | 2025 | 291 | 4.4% |
| Steno-Typist Grade III (including backlog) | 2300 | 209 | 3.2% |
| Bill Collector | 2500 | 59 | 0.9% |
| Executive Officer Grade IV, HR&CE | 1655 | 46 | 0.7% |
| Forest Watcher | 3319 | 40 | 0.6% |
| Junior Assistant (Security) | 2400 | 28 | 0.4% |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies | 1095 | 8 | 0.1% |
| Forest Guard with Driving Licence | 3318 | 1 | under 0.1% |
| The other 35 post codes (by subtraction) | various | 2,004 | 30.5% |
Three things stand out. First, ministerial posts dominate: the two Junior Assistant (Non-Security and Security) posts together are 2,638 vacancies, about 40% of the total. Second, VAO, the post most aspirants think of first, is about one vacancy in every 23. Third, Executive Officer Grade IV, which used to be a separate Group 8 exam, and Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies now sit in this list. The notification gives a Level for each post, and the salary page explains what the levels mean. For the VAO role, see TNPSC VAO.
How vacancies are divided
The notification applies Tamil Nadu's reservation rules to the vacancies:
| Category | Reservation in the Group 4 2026 notification |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| SC(A) | 3% |
| ST | 1% |
| BC (other than Muslims) | 26.5% |
| BC Muslims | 3.5% |
| MBC/DC | 20% |
| Women | 30% |
| Persons with disabilities | 4% |
| Destitute widows | 10% of the women's 30%, for posts up to Level 10 |
The community percentages listed above add up to 69%, which leaves 31% in the general turn by subtraction. The women's and disability reservations apply across communities. HR&CE posts are open to Hindu candidates only, and Typist and Steno-Typist posts at the Waqf Board are for Muslim candidates only.
Why vacancy numbers change
- The notification calls the figure tentative. For Group 4 2026 it says the vacancies are liable for modification before counselling, so the number can rise or fall.
- Addenda. The 2025 Group 2/2A addendum is an example of a revision after the notification.
- Backlog. Some posts, such as Typist and Steno-Typist, include backlog vacancies in their counts.
None of this is a reason to wait. The practical use of a vacancy figure is to see how competitive a post is: a post with 2,610 vacancies draws a larger shortlist than one with 8. The shortlisting ratios for certificate verification and counselling are on the Group 4 result page. A bigger vacancy count tends to push the cut-off down, but there is no formula to turn one into the other, and the Group 4 cut-off page explains what is known.
What to do with the numbers
- Pick the posts you actually want and check their age, qualification and community rules in the notification.
- Note the pay level and the department, which affect transfers and career.
- Remember that posts are allotted through counselling after the rank list, so your rank matters more than any single vacancy count. See TNPSC counselling.
- Check the notification again before counselling for any change in the count.
How PrepMatic helps
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Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in TNPSC Group 4 2026?
Notification No. 11/2026 lists 6,574 vacancies across 46 post codes. TNPSC calls the figure tentative and says it may change before counselling.
How many VAO vacancies are there in 2026?
The Group 4 2026 notification lists 291 Village Administrative Officer vacancies (post code 2025).
How many Junior Assistant vacancies are there in Group 4 2026?
There are 2,610 Junior Assistant (Non-Security) vacancies and 28 Junior Assistant (Security) vacancies. A separate Junior Assistant (Accounts) post at the TN Power Distribution Corporation has 422.
How many Group 2 vacancies are there in 2026?
Reports say 821: 41 for Group II and 780 for Group IIA. We have not confirmed this in the official PDF. The 2025 notification had 645.
Where can I see the official TNPSC vacancy list?
In the notification PDF on the notifications page of www.tnpsc.gov.in. Addenda and corrigenda are posted there too.
Official sources
- TNPSC notifications page
- Group 4 Notification No. 11/2026 (English PDF)
- Group 2 and 2A Notification No. 11/2025 (English PDF)
- Group 1 Notification No. 04/2025 (English PDF)
- TNPSC Press Release 18/2026 (CTSE Interview Posts)
Confirm every count in the latest notification. For the other groups, see the TNPSC exam guide and groups explained.
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