VAO (Village Administrative Officer)
The village-level revenue official maintaining land records and certificates. Recruited through CCSE-IV (Group 4) since 2022, requires SSLC.
Related terms
TNPSC's combined exam format: CCSE-I is Group 1, CCSE-II is Group 2/2A, CCSE-IV is Group 4 and VAO. One exam, many posts, allotted by rank and preference.
The constitutional body that recruits for Tamil Nadu government civil posts through exams like Group 1, 2/2A and 4, headquartered in Chennai.
TNPSC's combined recruitment for engineering posts (Assistant Engineer and similar) across departments like PWD, highways and rural development.
The board that recruits Tamil Nadu police (SI, Constable), fire and prison posts, separate from TNPSC, with physical tests in its process.
The board recruiting Tamil Nadu health department posts: nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists and doctors.
The board recruiting teachers and lecturers for Tamil Nadu government schools and colleges, including BT and PG Assistant posts.
Preparing for TNPSC?
Daily quiz, every previous-year paper and an AI tutor in Tamil and English. Free to start.
This definition follows official TNPSC notifications and Tamil Nadu government orders. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.
Upgrade
Unlock the full app, every paper and an AI tutor.
- Unlimited study, tests & mocks
- AI tutor in Tamil & English
- AI answers, top up anytime
- All PYQ + current affairs