TNPSC Group 4 last day: payment check and corrections
TNPSC Group 4 (Notification 11/2026) closes on 5 November 2026 at 11.59 PM. Confirm that an Application Number was generated after payment, because a message may never arrive. Edits are possible until the deadline and again from 9 to 11 November 2026, after which no change is allowed.
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TNPSC Group 4 applications (Notification No. 11/2026) close tomorrow, 5 November 2026, at 11.59 PM. If you have already submitted, the correction window on 9, 10 and 11 November lets you edit the application one more time.
The mistake that costs most people is not the photo. It is paying and not checking that an Application Number was actually generated.
Dates that matter from today
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply and pay | 5 Nov 2026, 11.59 PM |
| Correction window | 9 Nov, 12.01 AM to 11 Nov, 11.59 PM |
| Written exam | 10 Jan 2027, 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
Source: TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026 (Advertisement No. 747), paras 1.3.2 and 3.12 (2026).
Last-day plan if you have not applied yet
- Log in to the OTR at www.tnpscexams.in. If you have never registered, do that first, because the application cannot start without it.
- Get the photo and signature ready before you open the form. The exact limits are in our TNPSC Group 4 apply guide.
- Fill each page and press SAVE AND PROCEED. Open the preview and read every field.
- Pay online and wait on the page until the server answers.
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The notification itself advises applying well before the closing time, since heavy load can stop people from logging in. Do not leave payment for the last hour.
Payment done but status shows Nil: what to do
Do not pay a second time straight away. The notification says there is a provision to check the status of the transaction you made, so look there first.
If the earlier attempt failed, the money debited is reverted to your account, and you can pay again. If every attempt failed, the fee has to be paid again before the deadline. A successful payment generates an Application Number or Applicant ID. The notification counts you as having applied only after the final SUBMIT, so if you have no Application Number and no confirmation of submission, check the status again before the deadline instead of assuming it went through.
While the payment page is working, do not press Back or Refresh. The notification warns that this can cause a failed or a double payment. The Commission also states it is not responsible for payment failures, so the check is on you.
No SMS or mail after applying
The notification mentions an SMS only at the preview step, telling you the preview is available at your registered email. For later events, SMS and email are described as an additional facility, and the Commission does not reply to complaints about messages that did not arrive.
So the proof of an application is the Application Number on screen, not a message. Save a screenshot of it, and check that the mobile number and email in your OTR are correct, because the hall ticket and results are announced on the websites anyway.
What you can still change, and until when
- Until 5 November: edit any detail with the edit option. A new photo or signature is uploaded through the same edit option and must be saved finally.
- OTR details, such as name or address, are fixed through Edit Profile in the OTR first. Then reopen the application and save it.
- 9 to 11 November: the correction window, for editing details of the application already submitted.
- After 11 November: no modification at all.
If you edit and do not finally save and submit, the older version is the one that counts. The Commission says it will not entertain later requests to change claims.
Tamil medium (PSTM) claim: do not guess
The PSTM reservation is for people who studied in Tamil medium. For a degree requirement, that means from first standard through the degree. Someone who passed through Tamil medium directly as a private candidate without going to school is not eligible for the PSTM category.
If you claim PSTM, you upload evidence such as the SSLC, HSC, Transfer Certificate or degree certificate recording Tamil as the medium of instruction. If you are unsure which certificates apply to your qualification, read the PSTM paragraphs of the notification before you tick the box.
If the photo upload is rejected
The first suspects are the file size, the name and date strip at the bottom of the photo, and a photo taken before the notification date. Our guide on adding name and date on an exam photo shows the strip step, and pixels, DPI and KB explains why a file can pass the KB check but fail the pixel check.
Other questions that come up before the deadline
Age. The maximum age is counted as on 1 July 2026 and differs by post and category. Some candidates in the BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC and ST groups have no maximum age if their general educational qualification is higher than the minimum, and "no maximum age" means not having completed 60 years. Read para 4.1 of the notification for your post before you rely on an age you heard from someone.
Hall ticket, result and syllabus. The hall ticket is downloaded from www.tnpscexams.in. Results are published on www.tnpsc.gov.in, and the notification gives no result date. The syllabus is in Annexure III, and its unit-wise split of questions is only indicative.
Cut-off marks and books. The notification gives neither. Cut-offs depend on the year and the number of candidates, so check the Commission's published results rather than a guess.
Typing certificates. Some posts need typewriting or shorthand qualifications, and you must hold them on or before the date of notification (6 October 2026) or upload proof that the result was published by then. Check the qualification column for your post code.
Checklist for tonight
- Application Number or ID visible and saved.
- Preview opened and every field read once.
- Photo and signature re-checked, and the edit saved finally if you changed them.
- Mobile number and email in the OTR are yours.
- Correction window dates noted: 9 to 11 November.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Group 4 2026?
5 November 2026, 11.59 PM. The fee must also be paid online by the last date, so finish both before the deadline.
When can I correct my Group 4 application?
You can edit until 5 November through the edit option. After the deadline, a correction window opens from 9 November 12.01 AM to 11 November 11.59 PM. After that, no change is allowed.
Payment done but status shows Nil, what should I do?
Check the transaction status inside the application first. A failed debit is reverted to your account and you can pay again. A successful payment generates an Application Number, and the notification counts you as applied only after the final SUBMIT, so keep proof of both.
I applied but got no SMS or mail. Has it failed?
Not necessarily. The notification treats SMS and email as an additional facility and does not respond to complaints about them. Look for the Application Number on screen instead.
When and how do I download the Group 4 hall ticket?
The notification says the hall ticket is made available for download on www.tnpscexams.in and is not sent by post. Keep your OTR user ID and password ready.
Am I eligible at 39 with a backward class certificate?
It depends on the post. The maximum age is counted as on 1 July 2026, and some BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC and ST candidates with a higher general educational qualification have no maximum age (up to 60 years). Check para 4.1 of the notification for your post code.
When will the Group 4 result come, and what are the cut-off marks?
The notification says results are published on www.tnpsc.gov.in and gives no result date. It gives no cut-off marks either, so wait for the Commission's own announcements.
Sources
- TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026, Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services) (checked 2026-11)
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (checked 2026-11)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.