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tnpscexams.in and tnpsc.gov.in: which is which
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tnpscexams.in is TNPSC's online portal for One Time Registration and exam applications. tnpsc.gov.in is the Commission's main website, where notifications, the annual planner, answer keys and results are published. The Group 4 2026 notification accepts applications only online at www.tnpscexams.in, after One Time Registration.
Which site for what
| Task | Site |
|---|---|
| Create or renew your One Time Registration | www.tnpscexams.in |
| Apply for an exam with your OTR user ID | www.tnpscexams.in |
| Edit your application during the correction window | www.tnpscexams.in |
| Read the notification and annexures | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
| See the annual planner | tnpsc.gov.in |
| Look up answer keys and past papers | tnpsc.gov.in |
| Find counselling lists and result disclosures | tnpsc.gov.in |
The notification states for each step which portal to use, so follow it when the two pages differ.
Why the distinction matters
- You can read a notification on tnpsc.gov.in without an account, but you cannot apply there.
- Your OTR login, with Aadhaar linked, is the key to the application portal. See One Time Registration.
- Be careful with third-party sites that offer to register or apply for you for a fee. Registration and application are done on TNPSC's own portal, so use the web address printed in the notification.
Help contacts
The Group 4 2026 notification gives these contacts.
| Need | Contact |
|---|---|
| General helpdesk | Toll free 1800 419 0958, 10.00 AM to 5.45 PM on working days |
| OTR queries | helpdesk@tnpscexams.in |
| Grievances | grievance.tnpsc@tn.gov.in |
An example
You see a notification on tnpsc.gov.in with the last date of 05.11.2026. You log in at tnpscexams.in with your OTR user ID, fill in the application, upload the photograph and signature to the sizes given, pay the fee if it applies to you, and submit. If you notice a mistake afterwards, the application correction window is your chance to fix it.
Step-by-step details are in the guide to OTR and how to apply.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for TNPSC exams on tnpsc.gov.in?
No. Applications are made online at tnpscexams.in after OTR.
Is a third-party site needed to apply?
No. You can register and apply yourself on TNPSC's portal.
What is the TNPSC helpdesk number?
1800 419 0958, toll free, 10.00 AM to 5.45 PM on working days.
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- One Time Registration (OTR)OTR is the permanent TNPSC candidate profile on tnpscexams.in. See the ₹150 fee, 5-year validity, the Aadhaar rule and why registering is not applying.
- Application correction windowThe TNPSC application correction window is a 3-day period after the last date to apply. See the Group 4, Group 2 and Group 1 windows and how to use them.
- TNPSC notificationA TNPSC notification is the official document that opens a recruitment. Learn what the notification number and Advt number mean and what to read first.
- TNPSC OTR and how to applyHow to complete TNPSC One Time Registration and apply: Rs.150 OTR fee, Aadhaar linking, photo and signature specs, exam fees, free chances, corrections.
More in TNPSC
- TNPSC rank listA TNPSC rank list orders candidates by the marks that count in their exam. See what counts in Group 1, Group 2 and Group 4, and what does not enter your rank.
- TNPSC cut-off marksTNPSC cut-off marks are the last scores that earned a stage or selection. Learn how they differ from minimum marks and which published numbers to ignore.
- TypistThe Typist post in TNPSC Group 4 needs SSLC plus a typewriting certificate in Tamil and English. See the 2026 vacancies, Level 8, code 2200 and computer rule.
- TNPSC counsellingTNPSC counselling is the stage where shortlisted candidates are called by rank to be allotted a post and department. Learn how it differs from NEET counselling.
- TNPSC answer keyA TNPSC answer key lists the correct options for an objective exam. Learn the tentative and final keys, where to find them and how to work out your score.
- VAO (Village Administrative Officer)VAO stands for Village Administrative Officer, a Level 8 post filled through TNPSC Group 4. See the Tamil name, 2026 vacancies and age limits.
- Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring TestPart A of TNPSC Group 4 is a Tamil-only test of 100 questions, 150 marks. Score under 40% and Parts B and C go unevaluated; above it, marks count for rank.
- Syllabus codeA TNPSC syllabus code is the number printed on each exam's syllabus: Group 4 is 496, Group 2 prelims 495, Group 1 prelims 497. See the Group 2 mains codes too.