March 26, 20267 min read

Tamil Nadu Government Jobs 2026: TNPSC, TN Police, TRB — Group I to IV Vacancies and Salary

Complete guide to Tamil Nadu government jobs in 2026. Covers TNPSC Group I, II, IV exams, TN Police through TNUSRB, TRB teacher recruitment, eligibility, exam pattern, and salary details.

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Tamil Nadu has one of the most structured government recruitment systems in India. TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) organises exams across four distinct groups — from the prestigious Group I (Deputy Collector, DSP) to the massive Group IV (VAO, Junior Assistant). The state also runs separate boards for police (TNUSRB) and teachers (TRB). If you're preparing for state government jobs in South India, TNPSC should be your primary focus.

Major Recruiting Bodies in Tamil Nadu

Body	Full Name	Posts Covered
TNPSC	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission	Group I, II, IIA, III, IV, VII, VIII
TNUSRB	TN Uniformed Services Recruitment Board	Police Constable, SI, Jail Warder
TRB	Teachers Recruitment Board	TET, PG TRB, Polytechnic Lecturer
MRBS	Medical Services Recruitment Board	Medical Officer, Dental Surgeon

TNPSC Group I — The Premier Exam

TNPSC Group I is Tamil Nadu's equivalent of UPSC CSE. It recruits for the highest state-level administrative posts.

Group I Posts

Post	Pay Level	Basic Pay
Deputy Collector	Level 10	₹56,100
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)	Level 10	₹56,100
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)	Level 10	₹56,100
District Registrar	Level 9–10	₹53,100–₹56,100
District Employment Officer	Level 9	₹53,100

Group I Exam Pattern

Prelims:

200 MCQ questions, 300 marks
Subjects: General Studies — Tamil Nadu History, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Mental Ability, Aptitude
Duration: 3 hours
Negative marking: 1/3rd

Mains:

Paper	Marks
Tamil or Alternative Language (qualifying)	300
General Studies (3 papers)	300 each (900 total)

Interview/Oral Test: 120 marks. Total: 1,020 marks (Mains + Interview). Tamil is compulsory: TNPSC has a mandatory Tamil language paper (or an alternative language option for non-Tamil speakers, but Tamil knowledge is practically essential for the interview and career). Most successful candidates write in Tamil medium.

Eligibility for Group I

Age: 21 to 37 years (General). 40 for BC/MBC, 42 for SC/ST.
Education: Graduation from a recognised university. Some posts require specific degrees.
Tamil knowledge: Functional knowledge of Tamil is practically required

TNPSC Group II and IIA

Group II recruits for mid-level administrative posts:

Post	Pay Level
Municipal Commissioner (Grade II)	Level 8 (₹47,600 basic)
Assistant Inspector of Labour	Level 7
Sub-Registrar Grade II	Level 7
Revenue Officer (Special Grade Deputy Collector)	Level 8
Senior Inspector of Cooperative Societies	Level 7

Group IIA covers Interview-exempt posts — selection is purely based on written exam marks. Posts include Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies, Revenue Assistant, and similar.

Group II Exam Pattern

Single paper: 300 MCQ, 480 marks
Duration: 3 hours
Subjects: Tamil, GK, Aptitude, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy
Interview: 40 marks (for Group II, not for Group IIA)

TNPSC Group IV — The Mass Recruitment

Group IV is TNPSC's largest exam by candidate volume. It's the entry point for lakhs of aspirants across Tamil Nadu.

Group IV Posts

Post	Pay Level	Eligibility
VAO (Village Administrative Officer)	Level 5 (₹29,200 basic)	Any degree
Junior Assistant	Level 2–3	12th pass or graduation
Typist	Level 2	12th pass + typing
Bill Collector	Level 2	12th pass
Field Surveyor	Level 3	10th pass + surveying certificate

VAO is the most sought-after Group IV post — it's a village-level officer role with decent pay and government benefits. A single Group IV notification can have 5,000–10,000+ vacancies.

Group IV Exam Pattern

Single paper: 200 MCQ, 300 marks
Duration: 3 hours
Subjects: Tamil (compulsory), GK, Aptitude
No interview — pure merit from written exam
Negative marking: 1/3rd

TNPSC Group VII and VIII

Group	Posts	Eligibility
Group VII	Data Entry Operator (DEO), Steno-typist	12th pass + typing/steno skill
Group VIII	Steno-typist Grade III	12th + shorthand skill

These are skill-based posts with a written test followed by a typing/shorthand speed test.

TRB — Teachers Recruitment Board

TRB handles teacher recruitment for Tamil Nadu government schools and colleges:

Exam	For	Qualification
TN TET (Paper I)	Primary Teacher (Class 1–5)	D.T.Ed / B.Ed + TET qualifying
TN TET (Paper II)	Graduate Teacher (Class 6–8)	Graduation + B.Ed + TET qualifying
PG TRB	Post-Graduate Teacher (Class 11–12)	Post-graduation + B.Ed
Polytechnic Lecturer	Government Polytechnic colleges	M.E./M.Tech

After clearing TET, selection is based on a combined merit of TET score, academic marks, and counselling. PG TRB has a separate written exam.

Post	Pay Level
Primary Teacher	Level 5–6
Graduate Teacher	Level 7 (₹44,900 basic)
PG Teacher	Level 8 (₹47,600 basic)
Polytechnic Lecturer	Level 10

TN Police — TNUSRB

TNUSRB (Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board) handles police recruitment:

Post	Eligibility	Pay Level	Typical Vacancies
Police Constable (GD)	Any degree (TN requires graduation!)	Level 3–4	3,000–10,000
Police Constable (Armed Reserve)	Any degree	Level 3	2,000–5,000
Sub-Inspector (SI)	Any degree	Level 6–7	500–1,500
Jail Warder	12th pass	Level 2	500–1,000

Tamil Nadu is unique — even Police Constable posts require a graduation degree, unlike most other states where 10th/12th pass is sufficient. Physical standards: Height 170cm (male Gen), 157cm (female).

Salary Overview — Tamil Nadu Government

Post	Pay Level	Gross In-Hand (approx)
Deputy Collector (Group I)	Level 10	₹60,000–₹72,000
Municipal Commissioner (Group II)	Level 8	₹48,000–₹58,000
VAO (Group IV)	Level 5	₹28,000–₹33,000
Junior Assistant (Group IV)	Level 2–3	₹20,000–₹25,000
Police Constable	Level 3–4	₹23,000–₹28,000
PG Teacher (TRB)	Level 8	₹48,000–₹58,000

Tamil Nadu follows its own pay revision framework, which largely mirrors the 7th CPC but with state-specific adjustments. DA and HRA are added based on city classification — Chennai (X category) gets the highest HRA.

Track all Tamil Nadu government job notifications at SarkariNaukriHub. Official site: tnpsc.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamil compulsory for TNPSC exams? Yes, TNPSC exams have a compulsory Tamil language component. Group IV has Tamil-language questions in the main paper itself. Group I and II have a separate Tamil qualifying paper. Non-Tamil speakers can opt for an alternative language, but practical Tamil knowledge is essential for the career and interview. Can non-Tamil Nadu residents apply for TNPSC? Most TNPSC posts require Tamil Nadu domicile or nativity. The rules are stricter than many other state PSCs. Check specific notifications — some posts may allow candidates who have studied in Tamil Nadu schools even without domicile. What makes TNPSC Group IV so competitive? The combination of large vacancy numbers, minimum eligibility (graduation), no interview, and the popularity of VAO posts makes Group IV one of India's most competitive exams by candidate-to-vacancy ratio. Over 10 lakh candidates typically appear. Focus on Tamil, GK, and Aptitude — speed and accuracy matter. Is graduation required for TN Police Constable? Yes, unlike most other states, Tamil Nadu requires a graduation degree even for Police Constable posts. This makes TN Police recruitment unique — the qualification bar is higher, but it also means better-educated recruits.