TNPSC Group 4 Previous Year Question Papers
Find TNPSC Group 4 past papers by subject and year. Open the General Tamil, General Studies or General English collection, then choose a PDF for practice.
All Previous Year Papers
TNPSC Group 4 General Tamil Papers
TNPSC Group 4 General Tamil Previous Year Question Papers
TNPSC Group 4 General Studies Papers
TNPSC Group 4 General Studies Previous Year Question Papers
TNPSC Group 4 General English Papers
TNPSC Group 4 General English Previous Year Question Papers
Browse the available TNPSC Group 4 past-paper scans by General Tamil, General Studies and General English. The collections describe the actual files: some are complete mixed-subject booklets, while others are subject extracts. A scanned booklet with marked choices is not automatically an authenticated TNPSC answer key.
Choose the right paper collection
| Collection | Use it for | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| General Tamil | Language practice and Tamil question extracts | Some PDFs retain the full booklet cover. |
| General Studies | General Studies and aptitude practice | Several downloads are complete Tamil + GS booklets, not GS-only PDFs. |
| General English | English-language booklet practice | Recent notices restrict this Part A alternative to eligible differently abled candidates who meet stated conditions. |
TNPSC Group 4 previous year question papers
Choose General Tamil, General Studies or General English to find TNPSC Group 4 previous year question papers. Each collection lists the available PDFs by year. Read the file notes before you begin: a download may contain a mixed-subject booklet or an extract from one section.
Which years are available?
| Paper collection | Available years |
|---|---|
| General Tamil | 2025, 2024, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 |
| General Studies | 2025, 2024, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 |
| General English | 2025, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2012 |
| Paper collection | Available years |
|---|---|
| General Tamil | 2025, 2024, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 |
| General Studies | 2025, 2024, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 |
| General English | 2025, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2012 |
These are selected years in the current collections, not ten consecutive years. The latest listed paper year is 2025. The 2012 entry in the General English collection is labelled as a General Studies extract, so it should not be treated as a complete English-language section
Check the PDF before starting a timer
Before attempting a downloaded paper:
- Confirm the year and booklet identity. Check the actual file rather than relying only on its download label.
- Locate the subject and question range. Identify which questions belong to the section you intend to practise.
- Check the scan quality. Make sure the necessary pages, diagrams and answer options are readable.
- Record whether it is a full booklet or an extract. Use a practice time limit appropriate to the questions included.
Some scans retain a full-booklet cover while containing only selected pages. If you practise an extract, record its question range and use that range when reviewing your result.
Check the PDF before starting a timer
Before attempting a downloaded paper:
- Confirm the year and booklet identity. Check the actual file rather than relying only on its download label.
- Locate the subject and question range. Identify which questions belong to the section you intend to practise.
- Check the scan quality. Make sure the necessary pages, diagrams and answer options are readable.
- Record whether it is a full booklet or an extract. Use a practice time limit appropriate to the questions included.
Some scans retain a full-booklet cover while containing only selected pages. If you practise an extract, record its question range and use that range when reviewing your result.
Separate 2022 answer table
Download the TNPSC Group 4 2022 Version A answer table - PDF
This is a separate answer table, not another question paper. Its official and final-key status has not been independently confirmed. Check its booklet identity and question sequence before using it as a reference.
How to practise
Turn each paper into a useful revision session
- Choose the scope of the attempt. Decide whether you are practising a subject section or a complete paper.
- Attempt the questions before checking answers. Record the time used and mark questions where you guessed.
- Review why each mistake happened. Separate gaps in knowledge from misreading, calculation errors and time pressure.
- Return to the relevant syllabus topic. Review the concept behind the question instead of memorising an answer letter.
- Retry difficult questions later. Check whether you can explain the answer without looking at the reference.
Record the paper year, booklet, question range, time used and topics to revisit. This gives you a clearer basis for planning your next session than collecting PDFs without reviewing your attempts.
An example time budget for a full practice attempt
For a complete 200-question practice attempt following the current structure, the following is an editorial starting point. It is not a TNPSC-prescribed sectional time allocation; adjust it to your pace.
| Practice activity | Suggested time |
|---|---|
| Part A | 85 minutes |
| General Studies | 70 minutes |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability | 20 minutes |
| Review OMR entries | 5 minutes |
| Total | 180 minutes |
| Practice activity | Suggested time |
|---|---|
| Part A | 85 minutes |
| General Studies | 70 minutes |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability | 20 minutes |
| Review OMR entries | 5 minutes |
| Total | 180 minutes |
Sources and update
Paper availability is limited to the files verified in this collection; gaps do not establish that TNPSC held no exam in a year. PDF labels here identify question-paper scans. An answer key is labelled separately only when its status and booklet identity can be checked.
TNPSC Group 4 Notification 11/2026 (official PDF)
TNPSC official syllabus listing
TNPSC Group 4 preparation guide
TNPSC Group 4 previous year question papers – free online test with answers
Substantively updated 7 October 2026.
Exam Pattern Overview
Current TNPSC Group 4 exam pattern
TNPSC Notification 11/2026, dated 6 October 2026, schedules the written examination for 10 January 2027. The current paper lasts three hours, or 180 minutes.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test | 100 | 150 |
| Part B | General Studies | 75 | Parts B and C together carry 150 marks |
| Part C | Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | Included in the combined 150 marks |
| Total | One SSLC-standard objective OMR paper | 200 | 300 |
Part A requires at least 60/150 before Parts B and C are evaluated. The overall minimum qualifying mark is 90/300. Reaching these minimums does not guarantee selection.
Clause 6.2 permits eligible candidates with disabilities who studied English subject only at Board/University level to choose General English instead of Tamil, subject to the application and disability-certificate requirements. The 60-mark Part A minimum also applies. This is not a general language option for every applicant.
Official references: TNPSC Group 4 Notification 11/2026 — English PDF · TNPSC notification listing
Syllabus Breakdown
Connect past-paper practice with the current syllabus
Use the current syllabus to decide which older questions remain relevant to your preparation. After an attempt, match each mistake to a syllabus topic and revisit the underlying concept. Keep General Studies and aptitude errors separate so that one strong section does not hide a weaker one.
Use the TNPSC Group 4 syllabus guide for topic navigation and the Group 4 preparation guide for a study plan. For current examination and language rules, follow Notification 11/2026 and any later official changes.
Grouped Downloads & Question Papers
TNPSC Group 4 General Tamil — verified available paper scans
TNPSC Group 4 General Studies — verified available paper scans
TNPSC Group 4 General English — verified available paper scans
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The archive lists the files currently included on this site. A missing year is not evidence that TNPSC did not conduct an examination that year. Use the available entries and consult official records if you need a complete examination history.
Compare the paper year, booklet or version, question text and full answer options. A correct answer may have a different letter in another booklet. Use the reference for the matching version rather than copying answer letters across papers.
Compare attempts with similar question ranges, subject coverage and time limits. Papers may differ in structure and difficulty, so a raw score change alone does not establish improvement or predict a selection result.
Try opening the PDF link in a new tab or downloading it and opening it in a PDF reader. If it still fails, note the collection, year and link when reporting the issue so the relevant entry can be checked.
Look for a clearer copy of the same paper. Do not guess missing words, numbers or answer options and then count the result as a reliable score. Keep that question marked as unresolved until its content is clear.
The notification year and the examination date are different details. Notification 11/2026 was issued on 6 October 2026 and schedules the written examination for 10 January 2027. This does not mean a 2026 or 2027 past-paper PDF is already available in this archive.
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