VAO (Village Administrative Officer)
The village-level revenue official maintaining land records and certificates. Recruited through CCSE-IV (Group 4) since 2022, requires SSLC.
VAO was a standalone recruitment until it merged into CCSE-IV, so one Group 4 exam now feeds it: your preference order at application decides whether the same mark lands you VAO or Junior Assistant. The post is village-anchored revenue work, maintaining land records and issuing certificates, at Pay Level 8 with ₹19,500 basic pay.
Related terms
CCSE (Combined Civil Services Examination)
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.
TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission)
The constitutional body that recruits for Tamil Nadu government civil posts through exams like Group 1, 2/2A and 4, headquartered in Chennai.
CESE (Combined Engineering Services Examination)
TNPSC's combined recruitment for engineering posts (Assistant Engineer and similar) across departments like PWD, highways and rural development.
TNUSRB (TN Uniformed Services Recruitment Board)
The board that recruits Tamil Nadu police (SI, Constable), fire and prison posts, separate from TNPSC, with physical tests in its process.
MRB (Medical Services Recruitment Board)
The board recruiting Tamil Nadu health department posts: nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists and doctors.
TRB (Teachers Recruitment Board)
The board recruiting teachers and lecturers for Tamil Nadu government schools and colleges, including BT and PG Assistant posts.
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.
Unlock the full app, every paper and an AI tutor.
Study, tests, all PYQ & current affairs · no auto-renew · starting at ₹199