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What is the age limit for TNPSC Group 4?
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For most SSLC-level posts in the TNPSC Group 4 2026 notification, the age limit is 18 to 30 for Others, up to 32 for BC(OBCM), BCM and MBC/DC, and up to 35 for SC, SC(A) and ST. Age is counted as on 1 July 2026. VAO, Forest Guard and Forest Watcher have different limits.
Group 4 age limits (as on 1 July 2026)
| Category | Minimum | Maximum, most posts such as Junior Assistant, Typist, Bill Collector |
|---|---|---|
| Others | 18 | 30 |
| BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC | 18 | 32 |
| SC, SC(A), ST | 18 | 35 |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities | 18 | 40 (Others), 42 (BC/MBC), 45 (SC/ST) |
| Ex-servicemen | 18 | 48 (Others), 53 (reserved) |
| Destitute widows | 18 | 35 for most ministerial posts |
For Others, the notification says you should not have completed 30 years on 1 July 2026.
The "no maximum age" rule
Candidates from the BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A) and ST categories who hold a general educational qualification higher than the minimum, such as HSC or a degree for an SSLC-level post, have no maximum age limit. The rule does not apply to VAO, Forest Guard or Forest Watcher. "No maximum" means you must not have completed 60 years. The notification explains this in paras 4.1.2 to 4.1.4.
Posts with a different minimum age
| Post | Minimum age |
|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer | 21 |
| Forest Guard and Forest Watcher | 21 |
| Executive Officer Grade IV | 25 |
| Most other posts | 18 |
For VAO, see the VAO age limit. Several board and corporation posts have no maximum age for reserved categories, and a few ask for a degree.
Check an old article against the date
Some articles from earlier cycles say the Others limit is 32. The 2026 notification says 30. Age limits are set notification by notification, so use the table above only for Notification No. 11/2026. The whole picture across Groups 1, 2/2A and 4 is on the TNPSC age limit and eligibility page, and Group 2 and Group 1 have their own answers.
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Look up the row for your own post in the latest notification.
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