TNPSC Group 4 · Official update
தமிழ்TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2026: 20 December
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Quick answer
According to TNPSC’s official Programme of Examinations 2026, the Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group IV Services) is planned for Sunday, 20 December 2026. Its notification is planned for 6 October 2026. TNPSC labels the annual planner as tentative, so candidates should confirm the final date and examination timing in the official notification.
TNPSC Group 4 important dates for 2026
These are the details shown in the official TNPSC annual planner, checked by ArivoliAI on 7 September 2026:
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification release | 6 October 2026 | Planned in the annual planner |
| Written examination | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | Planned in the annual planner |
| Number of exam days | 1 day | Listed in the annual planner |
| Application closing date | Not announced yet | Wait for the official notification |
| Exam timing | Not confirmed yet | Check the notification / hall ticket |
What is confirmed—and what is still pending?
Shown in the annual planner
- The 6 October notification date and 20 December examination date appear in TNPSC’s official annual planner.
- The examination is planned for one day.
- TNPSC describes this planner as a tentative schedule intended to help candidates prepare.
Wait for the notification
- Vacancy count, application deadline and examination fee will be confirmed only in the new notification.
- Exam timing, centre and reporting time will be confirmed through the notification and hall ticket.
- TNPSC may change the planner; recheck the official notification before applying or travelling.
How to prepare now
- 1 Divide Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring, General Studies, and Aptitude into a weekly study plan.
- 2 Start solving previous-year papers under timed conditions.
- 3 On 6 October, check the notification for vacancies, eligibility rules and application dates.
TNPSC Group 4 exam date FAQ
When is the TNPSC Group 4 exam in 2026?
TNPSC’s official 2026 annual planner schedules the Group 4 written examination for 20 December 2026. The planner is tentative, so confirm the final date in the notification.
When will the TNPSC Group 4 notification 2026 be released?
The TNPSC annual planner lists 6 October 2026 as the planned notification date for Group IV Services.
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