{"id":71,"date":"2025-11-23T06:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T06:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\/blog\/?p=71"},"modified":"2025-11-30T12:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T12:42:20","slug":"tnpsc-group-4-cutoff-last-5-years-updated-analysis-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\/blog\/tnpsc-group-4-cutoff-last-5-years-updated-analysis-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff (Last 5 Years) \u2013 Updated Analysis &#038; Trends | Pass Tnpsc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Understanding the previous year cutoffs is one of the best ways to set a realistic target for the TNPSC Group 4 exam. Cutoffs show the minimum marks required to get shortlisted and help you understand competition levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide breaks down the <strong>last 5 years of TNPSC Group 4 cutoffs<\/strong>, key trends, reasons for variation, and what score you should aim for in the upcoming exam.<br>For daily TNPSC quizzes and mock tests, visit <strong>PassTNPSC<\/strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\">https:\/\/passtnpsc.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tnpsc-group-4-cutoff.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72\" style=\"width:430px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tnpsc-group-4-cutoff.png 1024w, https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tnpsc-group-4-cutoff-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tnpsc-group-4-cutoff-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tnpsc-group-4-cutoff-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc What Is TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The cutoff is the <strong>minimum score<\/strong> needed out of 300 marks to qualify for the next stage (document verification). It changes every year based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty level of the exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacancy count<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category (General, BC, MBC, SC, ST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post preference (VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A smart aspirant must always aim <strong>20\u201330 marks above<\/strong> the expected cutoff to stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcca TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff \u2013 Last 5 Years<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a clean summary of cutoffs from major categories based on multiple official and trusted sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udfe9 TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff \u2013 2024 (Approx.)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(300 Marks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Male<\/th><th>Female<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>148<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BC<\/td><td>145<\/td><td>143<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBC<\/td><td>143<\/td><td>141<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>137<\/td><td>135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>125<\/td><td>123<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udfe7 TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff \u2013 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Cutoff Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General<\/td><td>150\u2013155<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BC<\/td><td>145\u2013150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBC<\/td><td>140\u2013145<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>135\u2013140<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>120\u2013130<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udfe9 TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff \u2013 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(After introduction of Tamil Eligibility Test)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Cutoff<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General<\/td><td>159<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BC<\/td><td>157<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBC<\/td><td>155<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>153<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>145<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udfe7 TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff \u2013 2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Old Pattern)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Post<\/th><th>Category<\/th><th>Male<\/th><th>Female<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Junior Assistant<\/td><td>General<\/td><td>184<\/td><td>183<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typist<\/td><td>General<\/td><td>172<\/td><td>171<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VAO<\/td><td>General<\/td><td>170<\/td><td>168<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udfe9 TNPSC Group 4 Cutoff \u2013 2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Cutoff (Approx.)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General<\/td><td>184+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BC<\/td><td>178+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBC<\/td><td>176+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>172+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>160+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc8 Trend Analysis: What Do the Cutoffs Tell Us?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Cutoffs are slowly increasing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More candidates \u2192 higher competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Tamil Eligibility Test changed the scoring pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After 2022, the Tamil section became scoring + compulsory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. General category always has the highest cutoff<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must target <strong>160+<\/strong> for safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. VAO and Junior Assistant posts see higher cutoff<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typist \/ Steno posts usually have slightly lower cutoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf What Should You Target for the Next TNPSC Group 4 Exam?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the last 5-year trend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safe Target:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General<\/strong> \u2013 160 to 170+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BC\/MBC<\/strong> \u2013 150 to 165+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SC\/ST<\/strong> \u2013 140 to 155+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher score = better chance at preferred posting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Preparation Tips Based on Cutoff Trend<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714 Score maximum in Tamil Eligibility (100 marks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamil is the easiest scoring section. Aim for <strong>80+<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714 Focus on frequently asked GS topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>History, Polity, Tamil Nadu culture, Economics, Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714 Practice Aptitude daily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even 5\u201310 questions daily boosts your total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714 Attempt weekly mock tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <strong>PassTNPSC Mock Tests<\/strong> to check progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714 Reduce silly mistakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cutoffs are high \u2014 even a <strong>10-mark loss<\/strong> can change your result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Why Use PassTNPSC for Cutoff-Based Preparation?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\">https:\/\/passtnpsc.com<\/a><\/strong>, you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily TNPSC quizzes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mock tests based on latest pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tamil eligibility practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aptitude practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart analysis (Pro feature)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything is syllabus-aligned and beginner-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Final Summary<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Cutoffs help you understand how many marks you need to aim for. Based on the last 5 years, a <strong>160+ score<\/strong> keeps you safe for most categories. With the right preparation and consistent practice, clearing TNPSC Group 4 becomes achievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start your daily practice, visit <strong>PassTNPSC \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/passtnpsc.com\">https:\/\/passtnpsc.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding the previous year cutoffs is one of the best ways to set a realistic target for the TNPSC Group 4 exam. 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