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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is responsible for conducting the TNPSC Combined Technical Services (CTS) Examination for which the notification PDF has been released at www.tnpsc.gov.in. Through the exam, a total of 461 vacancies will be filled across 45 non-interview posts in various Tamil Nadu government departments and public sector organisations. The online process is ongoing, and the last date to apply online is 25th June 2026. The link to apply is active on the TNPSC portal www.tnpscexams.in.
TNPSC CTS 2026 Notification Out
The official detailed notification for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 734, Notification No. 04/2026) has been released at the TNPSC website. It includes complete details on eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, reservation, and post-wise vacancies.
Official Notification Details: Advertisement No. 734 | Notification No. 04/2026 | Date: 20.05.2026 | Released by: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai – 600 003
TNPSC CTS Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026- Summary
This recruitment offers job opportunities for candidates with technical and diploma/degree qualifications to secure government jobs in Tamil Nadu
| TNPSC CTS Exam 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Technical Service Examination |
| Post | Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mech./Electrical), Environmental Scientist, Project Officer, and others |
| Vacancy | 461 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 27th May to 25th June 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Post Wise |
| Age Limit | Post Wise |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (Single Stage) Onscreen Certificate Verification Physical Certificate Verification & Counselling (wherever applicable) Final Selection & Ranking |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC CTS Exam 2026- Important Dates
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the complete registration schedule for the TNPSC CTS Exam along with the notification. The online registration for this recruitment has started at www.tnpsc.gov.in.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 20th May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 27th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25th June 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 25th June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window period | 29th June to 1st July 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
TNPSC CTS Vacancy 2026
TNPSC has notified 461 vacancies across 45 posts in various departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu and public sector organisations. The complete post-wise and department-wise vacancy list from the official notification is given below.
| Post Code | Posts | Department | Vacsncies |
| 1863 | Assistant Geologist | Geology and Mining | 08 |
| 1677 | Assistant Geologist | Agricultural Engineering | 02 |
| 1667 | Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | 04 | |
| 1678 | Agriculture Officer (Extension) | Agriculture | 11 |
| 1972 | Drug Inspector | Drug Control Administration | 09 |
| 3001 | Horticultural Officer | Horticulture | 17 |
| 1661 | Assistant Engineer | Highways | 38 |
| 1664 | Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) | Industrial Safety and Health | 03 |
| 3008 | Junior Assistant Director of Boilers | Public Works | 02 |
| 1860 | Junior Architect | 05 | |
| 3656 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 14 | |
| 1657 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 13 | |
| 1660 | Assistant Engineer | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 50 |
| 1656 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Water Resources | 33 |
| 1750 | Assistant Geologist | 09 | |
| 3230 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board | 01 |
| 3269 | Assistant Engineer | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 01 |
| 3606 | Environmental Scientist | 04 | |
| 2108 | Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant | Town and Country Planning | 03 |
| 1900 | Assistant Engineer (Industries) | Industries and Commerce | 01 |
| 3810 | Assistant Manager (IT) | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 04 |
| 3811 | Assistant Manager (Civil) | 02 | |
| 3812 | Assistant Manager (Electrical) | 02 | |
| 3814 | Assistant Accounts Officer | Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited | 01 |
| 1843 | Archaeological Officer | Archaeology | 10 |
| 1861 | Research Assistant | Evaluation and Applied Research | 02 |
| 1767 | Junior Scientific Officer | Forensic Science | 06 |
| 2078 | Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) | Child Welfare and Special Services | 02 |
| 3368 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 02 |
| 3664 | System Manager | Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection | 01 |
| 3106 | Translator | Law | 02 |
| 1845 | Librarian | Agriculture | 01 |
| 3125 | Statistical Assistant | Food Safety and Drug Administration | 01 |
| 3279 | Deputy Manager (Dairying) | Tamil Nadu Co -operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited | 02 |
| 1842 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | Archaeology | 10 |
| 3111 | Assistant Archaeological Officer | Tourism | 04 |
| 1824 | Assistant Statistical Level 10 Investigator | Economics and Statistics | 13 |
| 2010 | Block Health Statistician | Family Welfare | 62 |
| 3805 | Junior Photographer | Tamil Development and Information | 23 |
| 2013 | Assistant Librarian | Legal Studies | 05 |
| 3388 | Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation Limited | 01 |
| 3609 | Junior Chemist | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 03 |
| 3268 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 01 |
| 3798 | Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited | 10 |
| Total | 461 | ||
TNPSC CTS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification on the date of notification (20 May 2026). The qualification must have been obtained following the order: SSLC → HSC/Diploma → UG Degree → PG Degree → Ph.D.
Educational Qualification
Post-wise educational qualification requirements have been tabulated below.
| S. No | Name of the Post | Educational Qualification |
| 1 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Engineering (Civil) |
| 2 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E. (Civil) or AMIE (Civil) |
| 3 | Assistant Engineer | Degree in Civil Engineering or AMIE (Civil) |
| 4 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E. (Civil/Structural) or AMIE (Civil) |
| 5 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) |
| 6 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) |
| 7 | Assistant Engineer | B.E. (Civil) or AMIE (Civil) + 1 year survey training |
| 8 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil/Traditional Architecture) or BFA (Sculpture) |
| 9 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil |
| 10 | Junior Electrical Inspector | Degree in Electrical Engineering |
| 11 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | B.E. (Electrical) or AMIE (Electrical) |
| 12 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | B.E. Electrical Engineering with ‘C’ Licence |
| 13 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical |
| 14 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | B.E. Mechanical Engineering |
| 15 | Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) | Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Textile/Industrial/Production Engineering |
| 16 | Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.E (Mech/Civil/Production/Industrial/Automobile) |
| 17 | System Manager | B.E/B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE/EEE) or MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) |
| 18 | Computer Programmer | MCA or M.Sc (IT/Computer Science) |
| 19 | Junior Planner | Bachelor’s in Town Planning or B.E/B.Tech (Civil) or Bachelor’s in Architecture |
| 20 | Librarian | Any Degree + Degree in Library Science |
| 21 | Librarian Grade II | Bachelor’s in Library Science (B.L.I.S.) |
| 22 | Statistical Inspector | Degree with Statistics or Mathematics as main subject |
| 23 | Junior Scientific Officer | M.Sc (Forensic Science) or M.Sc in relevant subject (Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science) |
| 24 | Computor-cum-Vaccine Store Keeper | Degree in Statistics or Degree in Mathematics with Statistics |
| 25 | Assistant Statistical Investigator | Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics |
| 26 | Statistical Assistant | Master’s in Mathematics or Statistics |
| 27 | Research Assistant | First Class Post-Graduate degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Agricultural Economics, or Public Administration |
| 28 | Assistant Manager (Mines) | B.E. (Mining) + II class Mines Managers Certificate |
| 29 | Mining Engineer | B.E. (Mining Engineering) |
| 30 | Project Officer | Graduate in Mining Engineering OR PG Degree in Geology/Applied Geology |
| 31 | Assistant Engineer | Master’s in Environmental/Chemical Engg. or M.Tech (Environmental Science/Petroleum) with B.E. in Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engg. |
| 32 | Environmental Scientist | Master’s in Science (Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Chemistry/Science/Toxicology, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Botany) |
| 33 | Assistant Sthapathi | B.Tech (Traditional Architecture) or BFA (Traditional Sculpture) |
| 34 | Executive Officer, Grade I | Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce + Degree in Law |
| 35 | Agricultural Officer (Extension) | Bachelor’s in Agriculture + Knowledge of Tamil |
| 36 | Inspector of Fisheries | B.F.Sc. OR M.Sc. in Zoology/Marine Biology/Coastal Aquaculture, etc. |
| 37 | Junior Manager (Finance and Accounts) | Any Degree + Passed Intermediate CA or CMA |
| 38 | Junior Manager (Technical) | Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Management Accountant (CMA) |
| 39 | Senior Accountant | B.Com + Intermediate CMA or CA |
| 40 | Translator (Tamil Cell) | Degree in Law + Proficiency in Tamil |
| 41 | Assistant Section Officer (Translation) | Degree with Tamil as one of the subjects |
| 42 | Junior Chemist | B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
| 43 | Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II | Degree in Travel and Tourism OR any Degree with Diploma in Tourism + Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation |
| 44 | Community Officer | Master’s Degree in Social Work |
| 45 | Junior Manager (Personnel Administration) | Any Degree + Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management |
| 46 | Assistant Superintendent of Vigilance Institution | Master’s in Criminology or Forensic Science OR B.A. in Psychology or Philosophy with Psychology |
| 47 | Executive (P&A) | Master of Social Work or MBA or M.A. (Sociology) or Master of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations |
Age Limit
All Candidates who are applying should have a minimum age of 21 years, and the maximum age limit varies post wise that has been tabulated below.
| Post | Maximum age | Person with benchmark disability | Ex-Servicemen | Destitute widow |
| Accounts Officer Class III | 32 | 42 | 50 | no maximum age limit |
| Agriculture | 34 | |||
| Assistant Manager | 32 | |||
| Assistant Manager (Legal) | ||||
| Senior Accounts Officer | ||||
| Manager Grade III (Finance) | ||||
| Senior Officer (Legal) | ||||
| Manager (Marketing) | NA | |||
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical) | ||||
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | ||||
| Deputy Manager (Materials) | ||||
| Assistant Manager (Materials) | 42 |
TNPSC CTS Apply Online 2026 Link
The online application portal for accepting the application form for the TNPSC CTS Exam 2026 has started at the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. For the convenience of candidates, the direct apply online link is also shared here, which will remain active till 25th June 2026 (11:59 pm). Make sure to complete the online form before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Click Here to Apply for TNPSC CTS Exam 2026
TNPSC CTS Application Fee 2026
Additional subject paper fee: Rs. 100 for each additional subject paper opted beyond the first. Fee paid for withdrawn subject papers is not refunded.
One Time Registration (OTR) fee: Rs. 150 (one-time, valid for 5 years). This is separate from the examination fee.
Payment Mode: Online only — Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Demand Drafts, Postal Orders, or any offline payment mode will not be accepted.
| Category | Fees | Free Chances / Concession |
| All Candidates (General / OBC / EWS) | Rs. 100 per subject paper opted | None (full fee to be paid) |
| Backward Classes (BC/BCM/MBC/DC) | Rs. 100 per paper OR Free | 3 free chances |
| Scheduled Castes (SC/SCA) | Fully Exempt | Full exemption |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Fully Exempt | Full exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Fully Exempt | Full exemption |
| Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 100 per paper OR Free | 2 free chances |
| Destitute Widow | As per eligibility | Check official Annexure II |
Steps to Apply for TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates applying for the TNPSC CTS recruitment 2026 posts can follow the instructions provided below.
Step 1: One Time Registration (OTR)
- Visit www.tnpscexams.in and click on "One Time Registration".
- Pay OTR fee of Rs. 150 (valid for 5 years). Link your Aadhaar number (mandatory).
- Provide SSLC Register Number, Certificate Number, Month/Year of Passing, Medium of Instruction, and Name of Board.
- Upload photograph (20–50 KB, "Photograph.jpg", 200 DPI, passport size, taken within last 3 months, with name and date of photography printed at bottom) and signature (10–20 KB, "Signature.jpg", 200 DPI).
- Provide a valid, active email ID and mobile number.
Step 2: Fill the Online Application
- Login to www.tnpscexams.in using your OTR User ID and Password.
Click "APPLY" against TNPSC CTS 2026. - Verify your OTR details auto-filled on screen. Correct any errors via OTR Edit before proceeding.
- Upload a fresh passport-size photograph (taken on or after 20 May 2026, with name and date at the bottom — height 4.5 cm / 170 pixels, width 3.5 cm / 130 pixels).
- Select subject paper(s) for which you are eligible. Choose your preferred examination district centres (maximum 2; benchmark disability candidates may choose only 1).
- Upload all required documents (educational certificates, community certificate, eye fitness certificate if applicable, etc.).
- Preview the application carefully. Click "SAVE AND PROCEED" at each page.
- Make final submission by clicking "SUBMIT".
- Pay examination fee online (Rs. 100 per subject paper + Rs. 100 per additional paper).
- Note the Application Number generated after successful payment.
TNPSC CTS Application Correction Window
After the application deadline, a 3-day Correction Window opens from 29 June 2026 (12:01 AM) to 1 July 2026 (11:59 PM). During this period, candidates can edit details in their submitted application. After this period, no changes are permitted.
TNPSC CTS Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates will be based on a multiple-stage selection process. The selection process will include the following stages-
| Stage | Process | Details |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination (Single Stage) | Paper I (OMR) + Paper II (CBT). Candidates admitted based on claims in online application. |
| Stage 2 | Onscreen Certificate Verification | Candidates shortlisted in ratio 1:3 (General) / 1:2 (Reserved) based on minimum qualifying marks and reservation rules. |
| Stage 3 | Physical Certificate Verification & Counselling (wherever applicable) | Posts with counselling: 1:3 (General) / 1:1.5 (Reserved). Posts without counselling: 1:1.2 (all categories). Posts with cadre strength of 1: 3 candidates called. |
| Stage 4 | Final Selection & Ranking | Based on total marks in Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II. Rule of reservation of appointments applies. |
Ranking Procedure
- Merit list prepared on total marks in Part B and Part C of Paper I and Paper II.
- Tie-breaker 1: Candidate with higher qualification ranked higher.
- Tie-breaker 2: If qualification also equal, candidate senior in age ranked higher.
- Tie-breaker 3: If age also same, candidate who submitted application earlier (lower application number) ranked higher.
- Appearance in both Paper I and Paper II is compulsory for selection, even if minimum qualifying marks are secured.
TNPSC CTS Exam Pattern 2026
The Exam Pattern mainly includes a written examination, and the exam pattern depends on the post applied for.
Paper I (Common for all candidates except Translator posts)
- Mode of Exam: Offline mode (OMR-based)
- Type of Questions: MCQ
| Subject | Standard | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 150 | 3 hours | 150 |
| Part B: General Studies | Degree | 75 | 150 | 3 hours | 150 |
| Part C: Aptitude & Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | 3 hours | 75 | |
| Total | 200 | 300 | 3 hours | 375 | |
Paper II — Subject Paper (All Posts Except Translator)
| Paper | Standard | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Paper 2 (Subject Paper) | Degree/PG Degree (Post wise) | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
Total marks counted for ranking = Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II = 450 marks
For Translator Posts
The pattern is slightly different.
| Parts | Subjects | Standard | Questions | Max. Marks | Type |
| Part A (Paper I) | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 150 | Objective |
| Part B + C (Paper I) | General Studies + Aptitude | Degree/SSLC | 100 | 150 | |
| Paper II | Translation (English to Tamil) | Degree | -- | 100 | Descriptive |
Total marks for Translator ranking: Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II = 250 marks
TNPSC CTS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check
TNPSC CTS Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Download
TNPSC CTS Salary Structure 2026
Appointment candidates under the TNPSC CTS exam offer a comprehensive salary, inclusive of the basic pay, TA, DA, HRA, and other allowances. The salary depends on the post to which the candidate is appointed
| Posts | Salary |
| Horticultural Officer, Assistant Geologist (1750), Assistant Manager (IT/Civil/Electrical – ELCOT) | ₹56,900 + allowances |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (TNMSCL) | ₹55,200 + allowances |
| Research Assistant | ₹53,600 + allowances |
| Asst. Superintendent of Approved Schools, AE (Civil) – SIPCOT | ₹52,000 + allowances |
| System Manager | ₹50,600 + allowances |
| Librarian | ₹49,200 + allowances |
| Statistical Assistant, Deputy Manager (Dairying) | ₹46,800 + allowances |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) – TN Magnesites | ₹44,900 + allowances |
| Assistant Archaeological Officer | ₹43,200 + allowances |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator, Asst. Tourist Officer Grade II | ₹41,500 + allowances |
| Junior Photographer | ₹34,500 + allowances |
| Assistant Librarian, Asst. Warehouse Manager | ₹29,800 + allowances |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) – TNPDCL | Rs. 39,800 basic (+ EPF/allowances) |
| Asst. General Manager / Regional Manager – TNHWCS | Rs. 28,480 basic (+ EPF/allowances) |
TNPSC CTS 2026 — Examination Centres
Candidates may choose up to 2 district centres as their preference at the time of applying. Candidates with benchmark disability may choose only 1 centre. The Commission reserves the right to increase/decrease centres and re-allot candidates. Venue allotted will be as per the Hall Ticket; change of centre is not permitted.
| SNo. | Centre | Code | SNo. | Centre | Code |
| 1 | Ariyalur | 3001 | 21 | Ranipet | 3501 |
| 2 | Chengalpattu | 3301 | 22 | Salem | 1701 |
| 3 | Chennai | 0101 | 23 | Karaikudi | 1805 |
| 4 | Coimbatore | 0201 | 24 | Tenkasi | 3601 |
| 5 | Chidambaram | 0303 | 25 | Thanjavur | 1901 |
| 6 | Dharmapuri | 0401 | 26 | The Nilgiris | 1301 |
| 7 | Dindigul | 0501 | 27 | Theni | 2001 |
| 8 | Erode | 0601 | 28 | Thiruvallur | 2101 |
| 9 | Kallakurichi | 3401 | 29 | Thiruvannamalai | 2201 |
| 10 | Kancheepuram | 0701 | 30 | Thiruvarur | 2301 |
| 11 | Nagercoil | 0801 | 31 | Thoothukudi | 2401 |
| 12 | Karur | 0901 | 32 | Tiruchirappalli | 2501 |
| 13 | Krishnagiri | 3101 | 33 | Tirunelveli | 2601 |
| 14 | Madurai | 1001 | 34 | Tirupathur | 3701 |
| 15 | Mayiladuthurai | 3801 | 35 | Tiruppur | 3201 |
| 16 | Nagapattinam | 1101 | 36 | Vellore | 2701 |
| 17 | Namakkal | 1201 | 37 | Villupuram | 2801 |
| 18 | Perambalur | 1401 | 38 | Virudhunagar | 2901 |
| 19 | Pudukkottai | 1501 | |||
| 20 | Ramanathapuram | 1601 |