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Every year, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) releases recruitment notifications across multiple Groups, each carrying its own vacancy count, post-wise breakup, and reservation distribution. 2026 has already seen active notifications for Group 1 and upcoming cycles for Group 2/2A, Group 4, and Combined Technical Services (CTS). The TNPSC Vacancy 2026 article covers the latest post-wise vacancy details, category-wise reservation, and vacancy updates released through official notifications. It also explains how vacancies may increase or change over time, giving you a clear understanding of the opportunities available across TNPSC recruitment in 2026.
Tamil Nadu PSC Recruitment 2026 Details Here!
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Level | State-Level Competitive Examination |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Posts Covered | Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4, VAO, Combined Engineering Services, Assistant Engineer, and other departmental posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) / Computer-Based (for selected posts, as notified) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview (for applicable posts), and Certificate Verification |
| Official Notification | As per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2026 |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
| Purpose of the Planner | Provides notification dates, application schedules, and exam timelines for TNPSC recruitments throughout the year |
TNPSC Vacancy 2026: Latest Updates for All Groups
The number of vacancies for each exam is announced only in the respective notification, as the Annual Planner itself is tentative and meant only to help candidates prepare in advance. As per official indications, overall TNPSC recruitment 2026 may cover approximately 6,000 to 8,000 vacancies across various state government departments.
| Group | 2026 Vacancy Status | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Notified (23 June 2026) | 26 |
| Group 2 & 2A | Notification expected 11 August 2026 | ~1,270 (2025 cycle reference) |
| Group 4 | Notification expected 6 October 2026 | ~5,307 (2025 cycle reference) |
| CTS (Non-Interview) | Notified | 461 |
| Group 3 | Post-dependent, notified separately | Varies by post |
TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026 – Combined Civil Services Examination – I
TNPSC has released the detailed Group 1 Recruitment 2026 Notification, announcing a total of 26 vacancies for Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, and more posts.
Post-wise Vacanacy
TNPSC has announced a total of 26 vacancies for Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, District Registrar, and Assistant Commissioner of Labour under the Group 1 Services exam. This year’s Group 1 vacancies are lower than in the last two years
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | 12 |
| District Registrar | 8 |
| Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies | 3 |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) | 2 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Labour | 1 |
| Total | 26 |
There are a total of 26 vacancies across these five posts. All the posts mentioned under the Group 1 Services exam are Level 22 posts.
Important Note on Vacancy Fluidity
Vacancy numbers are provisional and may be revised by TNPSC before the Preliminary Examination results are published. This is a standard pattern — TNPSC frequently issues supplementary/addendum notifications that increase the originally announced vacancy count (see Section 6 below on Group 4’s precedent).
Year-on-Year Trend
Based on previous Group 1 recruitment cycles, TNPSC typically notifies 80–170 Group 1 vacancies per cycle, with the 2023–24 cycle having 96 vacancies across Group A and B posts. The 2026 cycle’s 26 vacancies is therefore notably lower than recent years.
Reservation Breakup
Reservation breakup includes posts for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC (OBCM), BCM, and Unreserved (UR) categories as per the Tamil Nadu government’s reservation policy.
TNPSC Group 2 & Group 2A Vacancy 2026 – Combined Civil Services Examination – II
Upcoming 2026 Notification
The next Group 2 & 2A notification is scheduled for 11 August 2026, with the Preliminary Exam expected on 25 October 2026, as per the official Annual Planner. The exact vacancy count will be announced with this notification.
TNPSC Group 2A Vacancy 2025 Trends: A Reference for 2026
The previous cycle (Notification 11/2025) was released on 15 July 2025 for 645 posts — 50 Group 2 (interview) posts and 595 Group 2A (non-interview) posts — across multiple departments.
This 645-post figure was later revised upward through a supplementary notification:
An additional 625 vacancies were announced via Notification No. 157/2025 dated 18.11.2025, taking the total notified vacancies for the Group 2 & 2A cycle to 1,270.
| Stage | Vacancies Announced | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Initial notification | 645 | 645 |
| Supplementary notification (18.11.2025) | +625 | 1,270 |
Posts under this cycle include Sub-Registrar, Junior Employment Officer, Deputy Collector, Senior Revenue Inspector, and Assistant, among others. Historically, TNPSC has steadily increased Group 2 & 2A vacancies year on year — averaging around 1,254 vacancies per financial year in the recent past, with 2025’s cycle exceeding that average after the hike
Posts Under Group 2 (Interview) & Group 2A (Non-Interview)
Group 2 (interview posts) include roles like Sub-Registrar and Municipal Commissioner, while Group 2A (non-interview posts) include roles like Revenue Officer and Personal Assistant.
TNPSC Group 3 Vacancy 2026 – Station Fire Officer, Junior Inspector, and Store-Keeper
Group 3 vacancies (covering posts like Station Fire Officer, Junior Inspector, and Store-Keeper) are notified separately per post/department and do not follow a single combined annual vacancy count the way Groups 1, 2, and 4 do. Candidates should track individual Group 3 post notifications on tnpsc.gov.in as they’re released through the year, since vacancy numbers vary significantly by department and post category (Fire & Rescue Services, Rural Development, etc.).
TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2026 – Combined Civil Services Examination – IV
TNPSC will release the Group 4 Notification 2026 on 6 October 2026, with the written exam planned for 20 December 2026 as per the Annual Planner.
TNPSC Group 4 Vacancy 2025 Trends: A Reference for 2026
The 2025 Group 4 cycle demonstrates how dramatically TNPSC vacancy figures can rise after the initial notification:
| Date of Notification | Vacancies Added | Cumulative Total |
|---|---|---|
| 25.04.2025 (Initial) | 3,935 | 3,935 |
| 26.09.2025 (1st Addendum) | 727 | 4,662 |
| 03.12.2025 (2nd Addendum) | 645 | 5,307 |
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission released an additional vacancy notification on 3rd December 2025 for the Group IV Combined Civil Services Examination, increasing the total announced vacancies for 2025 to 5,307 posts, with positions including Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, and Steno-Typist, among other diverse roles.
Compared with the average number of vacancies filled per financial year (3,560) in the 2022 and 2024 notifications — excluding Forester and Forest Guard posts — an additional 1,541 vacancies were filled in 2025, giving aspiring candidates significantly more opportunities.
Hospital Worker and Sanitary Worker posts were excluded from the supplementary announcements, and for the 2025-26 financial year, a total of 5,101 vacancies (excluding these two posts) were targeted for recruitment.
Major Posts Under TNPSC Group 4
Major posts include Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, Bill Collector, Field Surveyor, Personal Clerk, Forest Guard, Forest Watcher, and Junior Revenue Inspector. Junior Assistant is typically the largest post category by vacancy count, while VAO is the most competitive.
TNPSC CTS Vacancy 2026 – Combined Technical Services (CTS) Vacancy 2026
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Recruitment Notification 2026 has been released for 461 vacancies. The Combined Technical Services (Non-Interview) 2026 exam is scheduled to be tentatively held from 3 August 2026 to 9 August 2026 as per the official notification. Overall, recent official exam recruitment notifications for Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4, CTS Interview, and CTS Non-Interview posts collectively account for more than 20,000 vacancies across government ministries, departments, and organisations in the Tamil Nadu State Government and related offices, as listed in the TNPSC Annual Exam Planner PDF 2026.
Tamil Nadu PSC Vacancy Trend Comparison – Recent Years
TNPSC typically notifies 80–170 Group 1 vacancies per cycle historically, making the 2026 figure of 26 vacancies a comparatively lean cycle for Group 1 aspirants, while Group 4 and Group 2/2A have both trended upward in recent cycle.
| Group | Recent Reference Year Vacancies | 2025/2026 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | 96 (2023-24 cycle) | 26 (2026) — notably lower |
| Group 2 & 2A | ~1,254/year average (recent years) | 1,270 (2025, after hike) |
| Group 4 | 3,560/year average (2022 & 2024, excl. certain posts) | 5,101–5,307 (2025, after hikes) |
How to Track Tamil Nadu PSC Vacancy Updates Through 2026
- Check the TNPSC Annual Planner on tnpsc.gov.in for tentative notification and exam dates across all Groups.
- Monitor the specific notification PDF for your target Group once released — this carries the authoritative, post-wise vacancy table.
- Watch for addendum/supplementary notifications — these can arrive months after the original notification and significantly change the total vacancy count (as seen with Group 4 and Group 2/2A in 2025).
- Cross-check category-wise breakup (SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC-DNC/BC/BCM/UR) in the official PDF, since the headline vacancy number is always split across reservation categories.
Why TNPSC Vacancy 2026 Figures Change After the Initial Notification
TNPSC frequently issues supplementary/addendum notifications that add to the originally announced vacancy count, as departments finalize their staffing requirements through the recruitment cycle. This has been the pattern across:
- Group 4 (2025): 3,935 → 4,662 → 5,307 (three separate notifications)
- Group 2 & 2A (2025): 645 → 1,270 (one supplementary notification)
Candidates should not treat the initial notification figure as final — always check tnpsc.gov.in periodically for addendum notices, especially closer to the Mains/exam stage, as these can materially change your competition ratio and the total number of posts available for your category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many total vacancies has TNPSC announced for 2026?
Estimates suggest TNPSC recruitments in 2026 may cover approximately 6,000 to 8,000 vacancies across various departments, though the exact figure depends on how many supplementary notifications are issued through the year, and CTS + Group 1/2/2A/4 notifications together have already crossed 20,000+ historically when combined across cycles.
Can TNPSC Group 4 vacancy numbers still increase in 2026?
Yes — this is a well-established pattern. The 2025 Group 4 cycle saw vacancies rise from 3,935 to 5,307 through two separate addendum notifications, so the October 2026 notification’s initial figure should not be treated as final.
Where can I check the exact post-wise TNPSC vacancy breakup?
Always refer to the official notification PDF on tnpsc.gov.in for your specific Group — this pillar page gives you the trend and reference figures, but post-wise, category-wise numbers are only authoritative in the official document.
Why is TNPSC Group 1 2026 vacancy lower than previous years?
The 2026 cycle’s 26 vacancies is lower compared to the 80–170 vacancy range typically seen in recent Group 1 cycles (e.g., 96 in 2023-24) — this reflects a leaner recruitment cycle for Group 1 specifically this year, while Group 2/2A and Group 4 have trended upward.
Does TNPSC release vacancies separately for reserved categories?
Yes — every notification includes a detailed community-wise reservation breakup (SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DNC, BC, BCM, and Unreserved) alongside the overall vacancy figure.
