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TNPSC Tax Collector salary: Level 8 pay in Group 4

By the PrepMatic team · Updated 9 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

The Tax Collector post in the 2026 TNPSC Group 4 notification (No. 11/2026) is in the Tamil Nadu Municipal Corporation Service (Greater Chennai Corporation), post code 3854, with 107 tentative vacancies. It is at Level 8 of the Tamil Nadu pay matrix, which runs from ₹19,500 to ₹62,000 a month in basic pay. A new recruit starts at ₹19,500.

Pay level and basic pay

The notification prints "Level 8" only. The rupee range comes from Schedule-I of G.O. Ms. No. 303 (11 October 2017), summarised on the salary hub. The same level applies to the other Greater Chennai Corporation posts in the notification, namely Junior Assistant (3851) and Typist (3852), though the Corporation's Shorthand Typist (3853) is at Level 10. Compare with Bill Collector and Junior Assistant.

What is added to basic pay

Dearness allowance is added on basic pay. House rent allowance and any city compensatory allowance follow the place of posting, so check the current allowance orders for the city rather than guessing the slab. Deductions include professional tax, income tax and your contribution to the retirement scheme for the post. The annual increment arrives on one of four dates (1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October) set by your date of joining.

What a Tax Collector does

The notification does not describe duties. In a municipal corporation a tax collector works in the revenue section: assessing and collecting property tax and other local levies and charges, issuing demand notices and receipts, following up on arrears and keeping the collection accounts. It involves field visits to properties and handling money.

Promotion

Municipal Corporation Service posts are promoted within the Corporation's cadre under its service rules, by seniority and eligibility conditions, into higher grades of the revenue section. Each promotion carries a higher level. Until then, pay rises by the annual increment inside Level 8.

How to get the post

Through the Group 4 exam, one paper of 200 questions for 300 marks. There is no interview. You need a pass in SSLC and adequate knowledge of Tamil. Age as on 1 July 2026 is 18 to 30 for Others and up to 32 or 35 for reserved categories (with no maximum for reserved candidates who hold a higher qualification). Part A is the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, where 40 per cent is the gate for Parts B and C. Read the Group 4 notification guide and the eligibility guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary of a Tax Collector in TNPSC Group 4?

Basic pay starts at ₹19,500 a month at Level 8, the same level as Junior Assistant and Typist in the Ministerial Service. Allowances are added and deductions taken off.

Is the post only in Greater Chennai Corporation?

In the 2026 notification the Tax Collector post (code 3854) is listed only under the Greater Chennai Corporation. The Municipal Council Service lists Revenue Assistant, Junior Assistant and Typist posts instead.

Does Tax Collector need a degree?

No. The qualification printed for post code 3854 is a pass in SSLC.

Official sources

• TNPSC Group 4 Notification No. 11/2026: post table (para 3), age (para 4.1) and qualification (para 4.2).
• G.O. Ms. No. 303, Finance (Pay Cell), 11 October 2017: the pay matrix.

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