What is the salary after clearing TNPSC Group 4 & VAO?
Quick answer
TNPSC Group 4 & VAO posts pay between ₹20k and ₹62k in hand per month depending on the post, under the 7th Pay Commission with DA and HRA included.
Each post sits at a different pay level. The post-wise table lists basic pay and in-hand figures for every post recruited through this exam.
Worth knowing
- Village Administrative Officer (VAO): Level 8, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Junior Assistant (Non-Security): Level 8, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Junior Assistant (Security): Level 8, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Above basic pay: Dearness Allowance (DA) at 22% of basic pay and House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 8% - 16% of basic pay
Post-wise pay
Basic pay is the 7th Pay Commission pay-matrix figure; in-hand adds DA and HRA and varies with posting location.
- Village Administrative Officer (VAO): Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Junior Assistant (Non-Security): Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Junior Assistant (Security): Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Bill Collector: Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Typist: Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Steno-Typist (Grade 3): Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Field Surveyor: Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Forest Guard: Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
- Forest Watcher: Level 8, basic ₹19,500, ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand
Related questions
What is the age limit for TNPSC Group 4 & VAO?
Minimum 18 years. The general category upper limit is 32 years, with relaxations for BC, MBC, SC, ST and other reserved categories.
What qualification is needed for TNPSC Group 4 & VAO?
SSLC (10th) passed or equivalent from a recognized board. Working knowledge of Tamil required.
Is there an interview for TNPSC Group 4 & VAO?
Yes. TNPSC Group 4 & VAO selection includes an oral test (interview) stage after the written examination for interview posts.
How many attempts are allowed for TNPSC Group 4 & VAO?
No limit. TNPSC does not count attempts, apply in every cycle you are age-eligible for.. You can apply every cycle as long as you are within the age window for your category.
Is there negative marking in TNPSC exams?
No. TNPSC does not apply negative marking in Group 1, Group 2/2A or Group 4 exams. An unanswered question scores the same as a wrong one, so attempt all questions.
What is PSTM in TNPSC?
PSTM means Persons Studied in Tamil Medium. TNPSC reserves 20% of vacancies in each category, on a preferential basis, for candidates who studied the qualifying education in Tamil medium.
This answer is verified against official TNPSC notifications and scheme documents. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.
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