TNPSC Group 4 Application Process 2026; Check Fee & Correction Window

TNPSC Group 4 Application Process 2026 started on October 6, 2026, and candidates can apply online until November 5, 2026. The application process includes One Time Registration (OTR), filling out the application form, uploading the required photograph and signature, and paying the applicable fee. Candidates can make corrections to their applications from November 9 to 11, 2026. TNPSC Group 4 exam will be held on January 10, 2027 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Apply Online For TNSC Group 4 2026 (Link Active)

Steps to Apply Online for TNPSC Group 4 2026

TNPSC Group 4 candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying online. Follow these steps:

1. Visit tnpscexams.in.
2. Complete OTR if you do not have a valid registration.
3. Log in using your OTR User ID and Password.
4. Click “APPLY” against TNPSC Group 4.
5. Verify OTR details and fill in the remaining application fields.
6. Select the post options and exam centres.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
8. Click “SAVE AND PROCEED” on each page.
9. Review the application preview and pay the ₹100 fee, if applicable.
10. Click “SUBMIT” and save your Application Number or Applicant ID.

Candidates must submit a separate application for TNPSC Group 4, even if they have completed OTR. Post-submission claims will not be accepted except for corrections permitted under the prescribed process.

TNPSC Group 4 2026 Important Dates

TNPSC Group 4 One Time Registration (OTR) 2026

TNPSC Group 4 candidates must complete OTR before applying. Candidates with a valid OTR can use their existing account. OTR costs ₹150 and remains valid for five years. This fee is separate from the ₹100 exam fee. Completing OTR alone does not count as submitting an application.

Steps to Complete TNPSC Group 4 OTR

1. Visit tnpscexams.in.
2. Open the One Time Registration section.
3. Enter personal and educational details.
4. Provide a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Link Aadhaar to create, renew, or access OTR.
6. Upload the required photograph and signature.
7. Pay the prescribed registration fee.
8. Review the details and complete registration.

TNPSC Group 4 OTR: Important Instructions

• OTR is valid for five years; a new application is needed for each exam.
• Keep your email and mobile active; queries are answered via email only.
• Enter correct SSLC details: Register Number, Certificate Number, month/year of passing, medium, and board. Use the final attempt's details for multiple attempts.
• Incorrect SSLC information may lead to rejection.
• Update OTR details by uploading documents; ensure accuracy before applying as they carry over.
• Use “Forgot Password” or “Forgot User ID” if you can't access your account; TNPSC does not provide these separately.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Fee 2026

TNPSC Group 4 candidates must pay the prescribed examn fee unless they are eligible for a full exemption or an available free chance.

Candidates must pay the applicable exam fee within the prescribed deadline. Failure to complete the fee payment within the deadline will lead to rejection of the application.

TNPSC Group 4 Fee Exemption

Rules for Claiming Fee Concession

• Select “Yes” or “No” for fee concession while applying. This choice cannot be changed after submission.
• Every application using a free chance counts towards the available limit, including category-based concessions.
• Candidates who have exhausted their free chances or are ineligible for concessions must select “No” and pay the prescribed fee.
• False exemption claims, including hiding previous applications, may lead to rejection and one-year debarment.

Check your eligibility and remaining free chances before submitting the application.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Form 2026: Photograph and Signature Specifications

TNPSC Group 4 Candidates must upload clear images in the prescribed format to avoid rejection.

Photograph Specifications

Note: The candidate's name and date of photography must appear at the bottom of the photograph.

TNPSC Group 4 Signature Specifications

Crop the signature to the prescribed box.

Photographs Not Accepted by TNPSC

• Mobile photographs or selfies
• Photocopies of photographs
• Photographs taken at family functions or tourist places
• Photographs with plants, buildings or unsuitable backgrounds

Ensure both images are clear and meet the required dimensions and file sizes. The application photo must be taken on or after October 6, 2026, and the OTR photo within the last three months. Follow any specific OTR dimension guidelines in the official notification.

Documents Required for TNPSC Group 4 Application 2026

TNPSC Group 4 candidates must upload the required documents during application or Onscreen Certificate Verification (OCV), as applicable.

Documents to Upload While Applying

Scribe and compensatory-time requests must be made during application. Gender details are verified using the required certificate; missing documents may lead to rejection.

Documents Required During Onscreen Certificate Verification

Community Certificates mentioning the spouse's name instead will be rejected. Candidates must support all application claims with documents during OCV. Missing documents may lead to rejection of a claim or application. Uploaded verification documents remain linked to OTR for two years.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Form Correction Window 2026

TNPSC Group 4 candidates can edit application details and upload documents until November 5, 2026. The correction window will remain open from November 9, 2026, at 12:01 AM to November 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM, after which no changes will be allowed.

Steps to Correct the TNPSC Group 4 Application Form

1. Log in to the official TNPSC portal and open your application.
2. Edit permitted details and re-upload the photograph or signature, if required.
3. Correct errors carried over from OTR in the OTR profile first.
4. Save and submit the corrected application before the deadline.

No additional fee is required if the examn fee was already paid. Unsaved changes will not be considered.

The correction window closes on November 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM. No changes or requests through other modes will be accepted afterward. Complete possible corrections before the November 5 application deadline.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Form: Post and Exam Centre Selection

TNPSC Group 4 candidates must select their post preferences and exam centres carefully while filling out the application form.

Post Options

TNPSC Group 4 Candidates must select one of the following options, depending on their preferences:

• Posts other than Forest Guard with Driving Licence / Forest Watcher: Select this option if you do not want to be considered for the forest posts.
• All the Posts: Select this option if you also want to be considered for the forest posts.

Exam Centre Selection

• Candidates must select two exam centers.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) must select only one exam centre.
• Requests to change the exam center after submission will not be permitted.
• TNPSC may re-allot candidates or assign a nearby exam center.

TNPSC Group 4 Rules for Employed Candidates

TNPSC Group 4 candidates employed by government departments, PSUs, local bodies or universities must:

• Declare employment and inform their employer in writing before applying.
• Apply directly and obtain an NOC in the prescribed format.
• If employed after applying, upload an NOC or undertaking confirming they have applied for one.
• Report resignation, removal or dismissal through the OTR dashboard.

Failure to disclose employment or provide required information may lead to rejection.

TNPSC Group 4 Rules for Criminal and Disciplinary Cases

TNPSC Group 4 candidates must disclose pending criminal cases, convictions and acquittals and upload relevant FIRs, charge memos or court orders.

Any new case arising after application must be reported at the next prescribed document-upload stage. Failure to disclose a case may lead to rejection and one-year debarment. A pending case alone does not affect selection under the stated notification provisions.

TNPSC Group 4 Application Helpdesk 2026

TNPSC Group 4 candidates can contact TNPSC for assistance with OTR registration or application-related issues.

Every query must include the following details:

• Exam name and year
• Notification number
• Registration number
• Full name in block letters
• Address
• Email address

Candidates should include all the required details so that TNPSC can identify the application and respond to the query.