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TNPSC Group 3 Notification 2026 (Soon): Application Process, Eligibility, Salary

Feb 5, 2026

TNPSC Group 3 Recruitment Notification 2026, comprising a variety of vacancies, will be released soon on the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Eligible candidates will be able to apply for TNPSC Group 3 2026 through the online application portal once the forms are available. Applicants must be between 18 and 42 years of age and should have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. TNPSC Group 3 selection process consists of a written examination followed by document verification, also referred to as an oral test.

Table of Contents

TNPSC Group 3 Apply Online
TNPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus
TNPSC Group 3 Answer Key
TNPSC Group 3 Result
TNPSC Group 3 Salary

TNPSC Group 3 Highlights 2026

Applicants can review the crucial information regarding TNPSC Group 3 Recruitment 2026. Important TNPSC Group 3 2026 information is provided below:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Commission	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Posts	Various Group 3 & 3A
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Category	Govt Job
Application Mode	Online
Online Registration Dates	To Be Announced
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Official Website	tnpsc.gov.in/

TNPSC Group 3 Exam Dates 2026

See the table below for the complete TNPSC Group 3 2026 exam schedule.

Upcoming Exam Dates	Dates (Tentative)
TNPSC Group 3 Application Date 2026	TBA
TNPSC Group 3 Hall Ticket Release Date 2026	TBA
TNPSC Group 3 Exam Date 2026	TBA
TNPSC Group 3 Result Date 2026	TBA
TNPSC Group 3 Counselling Date 2026	TBA

TNPSC Group 3 2026 Apply Online

TNPSC Group 3 Application Form 2026 will be available for candidates to complete via the official website of the commission following the release of the official notification. It is expected that the TNPSC will provide applicants with a month to submit their applications for TNPSC Group 3 2026 exam.

TNPSC Group 3 Application Fee

The candidates must pay the examination cost with a debit or credit card or any other online payment option to finish the application procedure.

Type Of Fee	Amount
One-time Registration Fee	INR 150
Written Examination Fee	INR 100

TNPSC Group 3 Eligibility Criteria 2026

The candidates must meet TNPSC Group 3 2026 Eligibility Criteria listed below in detail:

TNPSC Group 3 Educational Qualification

Post Name	Academic Qualification
Junior Inspector Of Cooperative Societies	Higher Secondary Course/ Pre-University Examination/Diploma in Rural Services given by the NCRHE with Cooperation as one of the subjects. S.S.L.C. / certificate of eligibility for College course of studies in the Madras, Madurai, and Annamalai Universities issued by the BSE (For the candidates belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, and BCM)
Assistant Supervisor of Industrial Cooperative Societies, Storekeeper in the Employment and Training Department (Training Wing), Storekeeper, Grade II in Industries and Commerce Department (Group 3A)	Higher Secondary Course/ Pre-University Exam
Station Fire Officer (Group 3)	Bachelor’s Degree from Annamalai University or BBA from Madurai Kamaraj University or B. Litt of Madurai University Minimum General Educational Qualification/ Pre-University Course Examination/ Higher Secondary Exam (SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC, BCM)
Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department	Pre-University Or Higher Secondary Examination

TNPSC Group 3 Age Limit

Age Limit for the Post of Junior Inspector Of Cooperative Societies

Age LImit for the Post of Store Keeper Grade II

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TNPSC Group 3 Vacancy 2026

Although the new positions for 2026 have not yet been announced, candidates can check the vacancies from previous years to get an idea of the vacancies that will be forthcoming. The post name, departments, and available vacancies are listed in the table below.

Name Of The Post	Name Of The Service	Vacancy (2023)
Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies in Co-operative Department (Code No. 1095)	Village Administrative Officer (VOA) Officer	14
Store-Keeper, Grade-II in Industries and Commerce Department (Code No. 1098)	Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service	01
Total		15

TNPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern 2026

The topics to be studied for the exam, the marking system, the maximum number of marks, etc. are specified by the official authorities. To prepare for the TNPSC Group 3 2026 exam effectively and perform well on it, candidates must comprehend all aspects of the syllabus. The following provides a summary of the written examination's syllabus and format.

The exam will be of 3 hours.
It will consist of 3 papers on an objective-type question.
An interview or oral test also carries 40 marks.
A total of 340 marks are awarded for both the written exam and the interview.

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TNPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2026

TNPSC Group 3 2026 Syllabus consists of four categories: Tamil Language, General English, General Studies, and Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests.

Section	Topics
Tamil Language	Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu Tamil Society (Culture and Heritage) Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu Telangana movements for State formation Role of Tamil Nadu and Role of women in the freedom struggle Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu e-governance in Tamil Nadu.
General English	Figures of Speech (Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor, etc.) Poetry Appreciation Important Lines from various poems. Match the following words and phrases Choose Synonyms and Antonyms Identify Prefixes and Suffixes Fill in the blanks with suitable Articles and Prepositions Select correct Question Tags, Tense, and Voice Identify Sentence Patterns and Degrees List of Prose- His First Flight- Liam O’Flaherty, The Tempest- Tales From Shakespeare, The Last Lesson- Alphonse Daudet, The Little Hero of Holland- Mary Mapes Dodge, The Dying Detective- Arthur Conan Doyle, Learning the Game (Book Extract)- Sachin Tendulkar, The Cat and the Painkiller (An Extract from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)- Mark Twain, Water- The Elixir of Life- Sir C.V. Raman, The Story of a Grizzly Cub- William Temple Hornaday, Sir Isaac Newton- Nathaniel Hawthorne, My Reminiscence- Rabindranath Tagore, The Woman on Platform 8- Ruskin Bond, The Nose Jewel- C.Rajagopalachari, A Birthday Letter- Jawaharlal Nehru Biographies of various personalities- Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subash Chandra Bose, etc. General Comprehension. Life- Henry Van Dyke I am Every Woman- Rakhi Nariani Shirke The Secret of the Machines- Rudyard Kipling The Ant, and The Cricket- Adapted from Aesop’s fables No Men are Foreign- James Falconer Kirkup The House on Elm Street- Nadia Bush Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening- Robert Frost A Poison Tree- William Blake On Killing a Tree- Gieve Patel The Spider and the Fly- Mary Botham Howitt The River- Caroline Ann Bowles The Comet- Norman Littleford The Stick-together Families- Edgar Albert Guest Special Hero- Christina M. Kerschen Making Life Worthwhile- George Elliot A Thing of Beauty- John Keats Lessons in Life- Brigette Bryant & Daniel Ho My Computer Needs a Break- Shanthini Govindan Your Space- David Bates Sea Fever- John Masefield Courage- Edgar Albert Guest Teamwork- Edgar Albert Guest From a Railway Carriage- Robert Louis Stevenson Indian Seasons- Nisha Dyrene A Tragic Story- William Makepeace Thackeray.
General Studies	History Current Events Indian Polity Geography Economics Indian National Movement Development Administration in Tamil Nadu History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of TN
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test	Simplification Ratio and Proportion Simple Interest Compound Interest Area Volume Time and Work Logical Reasoning Puzzles Dice Visual Reasoning Alpha Numeric Reasoning Number Series

TNPSC Group 3 Exam Centre

TNPSC Group 3 exam centres are spread across several districts of the country. Candidates must select one of two District Centres to take the TNPSC Group 3 Exam 2026. One of the two District Centres will provide a venue for the applicants. Once the application form is submitted, no request will be entertained to change the exam centre.

Districts	Centre & Centre Code
Ariyalur	Ariyalur (3001) Andimadam (3002) Sendurai (3003) Udaiyarpalayam (3004)
Chengalpattu	Chengalpattu (3301) Cheyyur (3302) Maduranthakam (3303) Pallavaram (3304) Tambaram (3305) Thirukalukundram (3306) Thiruporur (3307) Vandalur (3308)
Chennai	Chennai (0101) Alandur (0102) Ambattur (0103) Aminjikarai (0104) Ayanavaram (0105) Egmore (0106) Guindy (0107) Madhavaram (0108) Madhuravoyal (0109) Mambalam (0110) Mylapore (0111) Perambur (0112) Purasavakkam (0113) Sholinganallur (0114) Thiruvottiyur (0115) Tondiarpet (0116) Velachery (0117)
Coimbatore	Coimbatore 0201 Anaimalai 0202 Annur 0203 Coimbatore North 0204 Coimbatore South 0205 Kinathukadavu 0206 Madukkarai 0207 Mettupalayam 0208 Perur 0209 Pollachi 0210 Sulur 0211 Valparai 0212
Cuddalore	Cuddalore 0301 Bhuvanagiri 0302 Chidambaram 0303 Kattumannarkoil 0304 Kurinjipadi 0305 Panruti 0306 Srimushnam 0307 Thittakudi 0308 Veppur 0309 Virudhachalam 0310
Dharmapuri	Dharmapuri 0401 Harur 0402 Karimangalam 0403 Nallampalli 0404 Palacode 0405 Pappireddipatti 0406 Pennagaram 0407
Dindigul	Dindigul 0501 Arthur 0502 Dindigul East 0503 Dindigul West 0504 Guziliamparai 0505 Kodaikanal 0506 Natham 0507 Nilakottai 0508 Oddanchatram 0509 Palani 0510 Vedasandur 0511
Erode	Erode 0601 Anthiyur 0602 Bhavani 0603 Gobichettipalayam 0604 Kodumudi 0605 Modakurichi 0606 Nambiyur 0607 Perundurai 0608 Sathyamangalam 0609
Kallakurichi	Kallakurichi 3401 Chinnasalem 3402 Sankarapuram 3404 Tirukoilur 3405 Ulundurpet 3406
Kancheepuram	Kancheepuram 0701 Kundrathur 0702 Sriperumbudur 0703 Uthiramerur 0704 Walajabad 0705
Kanyakumari	Nagercoil 0801 Agasteeswaram 0802 Kalkulam 0803 Killiyur 0804 Thiruvattar 0805 Thovalai 0806 Vilavancode 0807
Karur	Karur 0901 Aravakurichi 0902 Kadavur 0903 Krishnarayapuram 0904 Kulithalai 0905 Manmangalam 0906 Pugalur 0907
Krishnagiri	Krishnagiri 3101 Anjetty 3102 Bargur 3103 Hosur 3104 Pochampalli 3105 Sulagiri 3106 Denkanikottai 3107 Uthangarai 3108
Madurai	Madurai 1001 Kallikudi 1002 Madurai East 1003 Madurai North 1004 Madurai South 1005 Madurai West 1006 Melur 1007 Peraiyur 1008 Thirumangalam 1009 Thiruparankundram 1010 Usilampatti 1011 Vadipatti 1012
Mayiladuthurai	Mayiladuthurai 3801 Kuthalam 3802 Sirkali 3803 Tharangambadi 3804
Nagapattinam	Nagapattinam 1101 Kilvelur 1102 Thirukkuvalai 1103 Vedaranyam 1104
Namakkal	Namakkal 1201 Kumarapalayam 1203 Mohanoor 1204 Paramathi Velur 1205 Rasipuram 1206 Senthamangalam 1207 Tiruchengode 1208
Perambalur	Perambalur 1401 Alathur 1402 Kunnam 1403 Veppanthattai 1404
Pudukkottai	Pudukkottai 1501 Alangudi 1502 Aranthangi 1503 Avudaiyarkoil 1504 Gandarvakottai 1505 Illuppur 1506 Karambakudi 1507 Kulathur 1508 Manamelkudi 1509 Ponnamaravathi 1510 Thirumayam 1511 Viralimalai 1512
Ramanathapuram	Ramanathapuram 1601 Kadaladi 1602 Kamuthi 1603 Keezhakarai 1604 Mudukulathur 1605 Paramakudi 1606 Rajasingamangalam 1607 Rameswaram 1608 Tiruvadanai 1609
Ranipet	Ranipet 3501 Arakkonam 3502 Arcot 3503 Kalavai 3504 Nemili 3505 Sholingur 3506 Walajah 3507
Salem	Salem 1701 Attur 1702 Edapadi 1703 Gangavalli 1704 Kadayampatti 1705 Mettur 1706 Omalur 1707 Pethanaickenpalayam 1708 Salem South 1709 Salem West 1710 Sankari 1711 Vazhapadi 1712 Yercaud 1713
Sivagangai	Sivagangai 1801 Devakottai 1802 Ilayangudi 1803 Kalaiyarkovil 1804 Karaikudi 1805 Manamadurai 1806 Singampunari 1807 Thirupuvanam 1808 Tirupathur 1809
Tenkasi	Tenkasi 3601 Alangulam 3602 Kadayanallur 3603 Sankarankovil 3604 Shenkottai 3605 Sivagiri 3606 Thiruvengadam 3607 Veerakeralampudur 3608
Thanjavur	Thanjavur 1901 Boothalur 1902 Kumbakonam 1903 Orathanadu 1904 Papanasam 1905 Pattukottai 1906 Peravurani 1907 Thiruvaiyaru 1908 Thiruvidaimaruthur 1909
The Nilgiris	Udhagamandalam 1301 Coonoor 1302 Gudalur 1303 Kotagiri 1304 Kundah 1305 Pandalur 1306
Theni	Theni 2001 Aandipatti 2002 Bodinayakanur 2003 Periyakulam 2004 Uthamapalayam 2005
Thiruvallur	Thiruvallur 2101 Avadi 2102 Gummidipoondi 2103 Pallipattu 2104 Ponneri 2105 Poonamallee 2106 R.K.Pet 2107 Tiruttani 2108 Uthukottai 2109
Thiruvannamalai	Thiruvannamalai 2201 Arni 2202 Chengam 2203 Chetpet 2204 Cheyyar 2205 Jamunamarathur 2206 Kalasapakkam 2207 Kilpennathur 2208 Polur 2209 Thandramet 2210 Vandavasi 2211 Vembakkam 2212
Thiruvarur	Thiruvarur 2301 Kodavasal 2302 Mannargudi 2304 Nannilam 2305 Needamangalam 2306 Thiruthuraipoondi 2307 Valangaiman 2308
Thoothukudi	Thoothukudi 2401 Eral 2402 Ettayapuram 2403 Kayathar 2404 Kovilpatti 2405 Ottapidaram 2406 Sattankulam 2407 Srivaikundam 2408 Tiruchendur 2409 Vilathikulam 2410
Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli 2501 Lalgudi 2502 Manachanallur 2503 Manapparai 2504 Marungapuri 2505 Musiri 2506 Srirangam 2507 Thottiam 2508 Thuraiyur 2509 Tiruchirappalli West 2510 Tiruchirappalli East 2511 Thiverumbur 2512
Tirunelveli	Tirunelveli 2601 Ambasamudram 2602 Cheranmahadevi 2603 Manur 2604 Nanguneri 2605 Palayamkottai 2606 Radhapuram 2607 Thisayanvilai 2608
Tirupathur	Tirupathur 3701 Ambur 3702 Natrampalli 3703 Vaniyambadi 3704
Tiruppur	Tiruppur 3201 Avinashi 3202 Dharapuram 3203 Kangeyam 3204 Madathukulam 3205 Uthukuli 3206 Palladam 3207 Tirupur North 3208 Tiruppur south 3209 Udumalaipettai 3210
Vellore	Vellore 2701 Anaikattu 2702 Gudiyatham 2703 K.V.Kuppam 2704 Katpadi 2705 Pernambut 2706
Villupuram	Villupuram 2801 Gingee 2802 Kandachipuram 2803 Marakkanam 2804 Melmalayanur 2805 Thiruvennainallur 2806 Tindivanam 2807 Vanur 2808 Vikravandi 2809
Virudhunagar	Virudhunagar 2901 Aruppukottai 2902 Kariapatti 2903 Rajapalayam 2904 Sathur 2905 Sivakasi 2906 Srivilliputhur 2907 Tiruchuli 2908 Vembakottai 2909 Watrap 2910

TNPSC Group 3 Admit Card 2026

TNPSC Group 3 Admit Card 2026 will be available a few days before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in using their Registration ID and credentials. The most recent TNPSC Group 3 Admit Card link can be clicked by candidates after they have logged in. The candidate's details and the examination center are provided in TNPSC Group 3 2026 admit card. Without an admit card access to the test center is not permitted.

TNPSC Group 3 Answer Key 2026

TNPSC Group 3 Answer Key 2026 will be made available after the exam is conducted. You can compute your scores and see where you stand on the test with the help of the answer key. They can start preparing for the next round if they are approaching the cut-off from the previous year.

TNPSC Group 3 Result 2026

A few months following TNPSC Group 3 2026 Exam, the results will be announced following the exam's successful commencement. TNPSC releases the result in the form of a merit list comprising roll numbers of successful candidates.TNPSC Group3 2026 result will be released in PDF format and candidates can download the results by entering their login credentials.

TNPSC Group 3 Document Verification

After the exam process starts and the results are expected, the selected applicants need to appear for document verification to confirm their eligibility for the test. This is an important part of the test as well; candidates will not be taken into consideration if they are unable to prove their eligibility. After the documents are verified, the candidates are allocated to departments and offered positions.

TNPSC Group 3 Cutoff 2026

TNPSC Group 3 notification 2026 is likely to be announced shortly by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. TNPSC Group 3 Cutoff was released by the Commission after the final result is declared. Candidates must score at least as high as the cut-off for their category to move on to the next stage of the exam.

TNPSC Group 3 Salary 2026

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is in charge of setting the salary and job profile for TNPSC Group 3. Candidates should become aware of the TNPSC Group 3 Salary structure, which follows government regulations regarding pay scale, pay level, and actual in-hand earnings. Furthermore, a range of incentives, privileges, and allowances commensurate with the salary of TNPSC Group 3 role will be granted to the chosen applicants.

The commission calculates TNPSC Group 3 wage by taking into account the pay scale, extra allowances, incentives, and benefits. It is expected that the annual compensation for this position will fall between Rs. 2.4 lakhs and Rs. 9.0 lakhs.

Group 3 Posts	Salary
Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies in the Cooperative Department	Rs 20,600- Rs 75,900 (Level 10)
Storekeeper (Grade II)	Rs 20,600- Rs 75,900 (Level 10)

Candidates can enhance their knowledge and abilities by regularly attending training programs and attempting TNPSC Previous Year Question Papers. Candidates should be aware that these requirements for eligibility are based on the commission's previous year's notifications. It is recommended that candidates refer to the pertinent TNPSC Notification for additional information regarding the qualifying requirements. Upon passing the TNPSC Recruitment exam, candidates are qualified to receive bonuses and incentives, which are determined by their performance following the training session.

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TNPSC Group 3 FAQs

Question: What is TNPSC Group 3 recruitment?

Answer: TNPSC Group 3 recruitment refers to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission's process of hiring candidates for various posts under Group 3 services, including positions like Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno-Typist, etc.

Question: Who conducts TNPSC Group 3 recruitment process?

Answer: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is responsible for conducting the Group 3 recruitment process. TNPSC Group 3 notification will be released by the commission shortly.

Question: What are the eligibility criteria for TNPSC Group 3 recruitment?

Answer: The eligibility criteria typically include educational qualifications, age limit, and language proficiency requirements. Candidates must possess a certain educational qualification (usually a degree from a recognized university) and meet the specified age criteria. They should also have proficiency in the Tamil language.

Question: How can I apply for TNPSC Group 3 recruitment?

Answer: Interested candidates can apply for TNPSC Group 3 recruitment by visiting the official TNPSC website and following the instructions provided in the recruitment notification.

Question: What is the selection process for TNPSC Group 3 recruitment?

Answer: The selection process for TNPSC Group 3 recruitment typically involves a written examination followed by an interview or document verification process. The written exam may include objective-type questions related to general studies, aptitude, and relevant subjects.

Question: Is there any negative marking in TNPSC Group 3 exam?

Answer: No, there is usually no negative marking in the TNPSC Group 3 exam. You are thereby encouraged to attempt all questions without any fear of losing marks for incorrect answers.

Question: What is the syllabus for TNPSC Group 3 exam?

Answer: The syllabus for the TNPSC Group 3 exam includes topics such as general studies, aptitude, Tamil language, and subject-specific knowledge depending on the post applied for. You are advised to refer to the official website for the detailed syllabus.

Question: Is there any relaxation in the age limit for reserved category candidates in TNPSC Group 3 recruitment?

Answer: Yes, there is usually an age relaxation provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government norms. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for specific details regarding age relaxation.

Question: How can I prepare for TNPSC Group 3 exam?

Answer: Candidates can prepare for TNPSC Group 3 exam by referring to standard study materials, previous year question papers, and practicing mock tests. They should also stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge topics.

Question: When will the results for TNPSC Group 3 recruitment be declared?

Answer: The results for TNPSC Group 3 recruitment are typically declared a few weeks after the completion of the examination process. Candidates can check the official TNPSC website for updates regarding result announcements.