TNPSC Group 4: VAO (Village Admin Officer) Age Calculator
Check Eligibility (21-30 Years) - Updated 2026
Checking eligibility for Group 4: VAO (Village Admin Officer) under Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The age limit is 21–30 years (as on July 1, 2026).
Official sources (1)
TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747), Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services)
Notification No. 11/2026 · 6 Oct 2026
- Age cut-off date — p. 5, Para 4.1 Age Limit
- Age limit — p. 5, Para 4.1.1 (Others), row 1
- Age relaxation — p. 6, Para 4.1.2 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs), row 1
- Para 5A not applicable to VAO — p. 8, Para 4.1.3
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TNPSC Group 4: VAO (Village Admin Officer): age limit at a glance (Group IV 2026 (Notification 11/2026))
For the Village Administrative Officer post in TNPSC Group IV 2026, you must be at least 21 and must not have completed 30 years on 1 July 2026 if you are in the “Others” category. For BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A) and ST candidates the maximum is 40. PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute widows have higher limits shown below.
Key dates
| Notification | 6 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 5 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction window | 9 – 11 November 2026 |
| Written exam | 10 January 2027, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Age counted as on | 1 July 2026 |
Age rules in the notification
- Age is counted as on 1 July 2026.
Source
TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747), Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services)p. 5 · Para 4.1 Age Limit“Age Limit: (as on 01.07.2026)”Open official PDF ↗ - Others: minimum 21; must not have completed 30. PwBD 40, ex-servicemen 48, destitute widows 40.
Source
TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747), Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services)p. 5 · Para 4.1.1 (Others), row 1“Village Administrative Officer 2025 21 30 40 48 40”Open official PDF ↗ - BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST: minimum 21; maximum 40. PwBD 50, ex-servicemen 53, destitute widows 40.
Source
TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747), Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services)p. 6 · Para 4.1.2 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs), row 1“Village Administrative Officer 2025 21 40 50 53 40”Open official PDF ↗ - The general maximum-age instructions in para 5A of the “Instructions to Applicants” do not apply to VAO.
Source
TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747), Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services)p. 8 · Para 4.1.3“will not apply to the posts of Village Administrative Officer (Post Code: 2025)”Open official PDF ↗
Worth knowing
- “Must not have completed 30” means you must still be 29 on 1 July 2026; the calculator treats exactly 30 years, 0 days as the edge.
- There is no “no maximum age” route for VAO, unlike several Group IV posts where reserved candidates with a higher qualification have no upper limit.
- The ex-servicemen concession does not apply if you were already recruited to a post after availing it (para 4.1.5).
Source: TNPSC Notification No. 11/2026 (Advt. No. 747), Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV Services). Checked on 21 October 2026. The official notice is final.
Official TNPSC Age Guidelines 2026
Updated for 2026- Age is strictly calculated as on July 1, 2026.
- Minimum required age is 21 years.
- Base maximum age (General/UR) is 30 years.
How to Check Eligibility
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TNPSC Group 4 VAO age limit for 2026?
Minimum 21 years. Others must not have completed 30 years on 1 July 2026; BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A) and ST candidates must not have completed 40.
What is the VAO age limit for PwBD and ex-servicemen?
PwBD: 40 (Others) or 50 (reserved communities). Ex-servicemen: 48 (Others) or 53 (reserved communities). Destitute widows: 40.
Is there no maximum age for VAO with a degree?
No. The “no maximum age limit” provision for reserved candidates with a higher qualification does not cover VAO; para 4.1.3 also excludes VAO from para 5A.
When is the TNPSC Group 4 2026 exam?
On 10 January 2027, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Applications close on 5 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Is this age calculator officially provided by TNPSC?
No. FreeApplyTools is an independent utility platform. However, our engine is hardcoded to strictly follow the official TNPSC notification rules and cut-off dates for 2026. We recommend using this as a quick reference, but always cross-check with the official TNPSC notification for your specific exam and post.
What is the official Cut-off Date for age calculation?
For the 2026 cycle, TNPSC calculates your exact age as on July 1, 2026. Our calculator automatically uses this exact date.
Common Group 4: VAO (Village Admin Officer) Age Eligibility Errors
"Applying under wrong category relaxation"
Many candidates select General instead of their eligible reservation category, missing out on age relaxation of up to 5–10 years for OBC/SC/ST.
"Incorrect DOB entered during registration"
Even a single-day typo can render you ineligible. Always cross-check your DOB against your 10th certificate before submitting.
"Cut-off date confusion"
TNPSC calculates age as on July 1, 2026 — not the exam date or application date. Our calculator already uses this exact date.
Next Steps for Group 4: VAO (Village Admin Officer)
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