Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025-26 Notification under the notification number 19/2025. The commission has started accepting the applications online from 22nd December 2025 onwards at www.tnpsc.gov.in. A total of 76 vacancies have been notified across 14 posts in various government departments. Interested and eligible candidates must read all the eligibility requirements to apply for the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025-26 from this article.
TNPSC CTS Notification 2025-26 Out
TNPSC has released the detailed notification on 22nd December 2025 for the Combined Technical Services Examination on its official website, www.tnpsc.gov.in. The advertisement includes all the details like selection process, eligibility, salary, and steps to apply for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Recruitment 2025-26. Download the notification from the link attached just below.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Recruitment 2025-26
The candidates can only apply online for the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025-26 at the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. The Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) comprises two stages, i.e., stage 1, a Written Examination, and stage 2, an Interview.
| TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025-26- Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Accounts Officer Class III, Assistant Director of Agriculture, Assistant Manager, Senior Accounts Officer, Manager Grade-III, and more. |
| Vacancy | 76 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 22nd December 2025 to 20th January 2026 |
| Educational Qualifications | Varies post-wise |
| Minimum Age Limit | Varies post-wise |
| Application fee | Rs. 200 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Interview |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025-26- Important Dates
The detailed TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025-26 Notification has been released on 22nd December 2025. The online application process has started from 22nd December 2025 onwards, and the last date to apply online is 20th January 2026. The exam has been scheduled for 7th and 8th March 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 22nd December 2025 |
| Application Dates | 22nd December 2025 |
| Application Ends | 20th January 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Application Correction Window | 24th (12:01 am) to 26th January 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Exam Date | 7th and 8th March 2026 |
TNPSC CTS Vacancy 2025
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has announced 76 vacancies across 14 posts, including Accounts Officer Class III, Assistant Director of Agriculture, Assistant Manager, Senior Accounts Officer, Manager Grade-III, and more. The vacancy distribution for the CTS Recruitment 2025 for all posts is mentioned in the table below.
| Name of the Post | Name of Department / Organization | No. of Vacancies |
| Assistant Officer (Class III) | Treasuries and Accounts | 8 |
| Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension) | Agriculture | 26 |
| Assistant Manager (Accounts) | SETC and MTS Chennai, Madurai TNSTC, Kumbakonam TNSTC, Tirunelveli TNSTC, Villupuram TNSTC, Coimbatore TNSTC, Salem | 9 |
| Assistant Manager (Legal) | TNSTC, Coimbatore | 3 |
| Senior Accounts Officer | Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board | 1 |
| Manager Grade – III (Finance) | Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited | 1 |
| Senior Officer (Finance) | Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited | 21 |
| Senior Officer (Legal) | 1 | |
| Manager (Mechanical) | Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited | 1 |
| Manager (Marketing) | 1 | |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | 1 | |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical) | 1 | |
| Deputy Manager (Materials) | 1 | |
| Assistant Manager (Materials) | 1 | |
| Total | 76 | |
TNPSC CTS Eligibility 2025-26
The Educational qualification and age criteria for various posts have been well described in the article. Candidates must meet these criteria to apply for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Recruitment 2025-26.
Educational Qualification
| Name of the Post | Qualification |
| Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension) | A degree of M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension or Agricultural Economics. |
| Assistant Manager (Accounts) | Should have qualified CA/ICWA course, i.e., Must have passed the Final Examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India / Institute of Cost Accountants of India (or) its equivalent qualification |
| Assistant Officer (Class III) | Must have passed the Final Examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants/Cost Accountants |
| Assistant Manager (Legal) | i. Must possess a degree in Law awarded by a recognized University (B.L.) ii. Must have sound knowledge of Corporate Laws, Labour Laws, and experience on the original side in City Civil Courts or Mofussil courts for a period not less than five (5) years and must have good knowledge and practice in Motor Accidents Claims/Tribunal, Labour Courts, etc. |
| Senior Accounts Officer | Must be either a Chartered Accountant or a Cost Accountant with 2 years of experience |
| Manager Grade – III (Finance) | CA/ICWA |
| Senior Officer (Finance) | CA/ICWA |
| Senior Officer (Legal) | B.L./L.L.B., Degree from a Law College recognized by the University Grants Commission |
| Manager (Mechanical) | (i) B.E/B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute (ii) Experience:15 years (in one million ton capacity Cement Plant) |
| Manager (Marketing) | (i) MBA (Marketing) from a recognized University / Institute (ii) Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of Marketing preferably in Cement Industry with 5 years of service in middle managerial position |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | (i) B.E/B.Tech., in Electrical Engineering from a recognised University / Institute (ii) Experience:10 years (in one million ton capacity Cement Plant) |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical) | (i) B.E/B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute (ii) Experience:15 years (in one million ton capacity Cement Plant) |
| Deputy Manager (Materials) | (i) B.E./B.Tech., (Mechanical) from a recognised University/Institute + Diploma in Materials Management (ii) Experience: 10 years in the field of materials inventory |
| Assistant Manager (Materials) | (i) B.E./B.Tech., (Mechanical) from a recognised University/Institute + Diploma in Materials Management. (ii) Experience: 5 years in the field of materials inventory |
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)
The candidates should have completed the age of 21 years for all the posts. The category-wise maximum age limit and age concession details are given below. Candidates belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC (OBCM)s, and BCMs category have no maximum age limit.
Others (Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs):
| Name of the Post | Maximum Age (Should not have completed) | Persons with Benchmark Disability | Ex-Servicemen | Destitute Widow |
| Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension) | 34 | 44 | 50 | No Maximum Age Limit |
| Assistant Manager (Accounts) | 32 | 42 | ||
| Assistant Manager (Legal) | ||||
| Manager Grade – III (Finance) | ||||
| Senior Officer (Finance) | ||||
| Senior Officer (Legal) | ||||
| Manager (Mechanical) | ||||
| Manager (Marketing) | ||||
| Assistant Manager (Materials) | ||||
| Senior Accounts Officer | ||||
| Accounts Officer Class III | ||||
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | NA | |||
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical) | ||||
| Deputy Manager (Materials) |
TNPSC CTS Application Form 2025
The link to apply for TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025-26 is activated from 22nd December 2025 onwards by the TNPSC on their official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates can apply for various posts by clicking the link given below. It is advised to submit the application carefully to avoid any further changes.
TNPSC CTS Selection Process 2025
Candidates will be selected for Combined Technical Services (Interview Posts) through a two-stage selection process, i.e., stage 1, a Written Examination, and stage 2, an Interview.
- Written Exam
- Interview
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam Pattern 2025
Posts other than Translator and Assistant Section Officer (Translation):
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 150 | 3 hours |
| Part B – General Studies | 75 | 150 | ||
| Part C – Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | |||
| Paper II | Subject Paper | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Total | (Part B and Part C of Paper-I and Paper-II) | 450 |
Translator Post
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 150 | 3 hours |
| Part B – General Studies | 75 | 150 | ||
| Part C – Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | |||
| Paper II | Translation | — | 100 | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| Total | (Part B and Part C of Paper-I and Paper-II) | 250 |
Assistant Section Officer (Translation) Post
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 150 | 3 hours |
| Part B – General Studies | 75 | 150 | ||
| Part C – Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | |||
| Paper II | Translation and Precis Writing | — | 300 | 3 hours |
| Total | (Part B and Part C of Paper-I and Paper-II) | 450 |
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