Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026: 461 Posts

📅 Posted: 20/05/2026 📝 Updated: 03/06/2026

Total Vacancy461

SalaryLevel 8 to Level 20 as per Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix (approx. ₹29,300–₹1,04,300/Month depending on post)

LocationTamil Nadu

Last Date25/06/2026

Short Information: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Notification No. 04/2026 (Advertisement No. 734) for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts), inviting applications for 461 vacancies across 45 posts in various Tamil Nadu government departments and corporations.

This is one of the largest annual technical recruitment drives by TNPSC, covering engineering, science, agriculture, archaeology, library science, statistics, pharmacy, tourism, and management disciplines. Posts are regular government appointments ranging from Pay Level 8 to Level 20 with full job security, pension, and central government-equivalent allowances.

Key posts include Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Agricultural) across multiple departments with 64–50 vacancies each, Block Health Statistician (62 posts), Archaeological Officer (10 posts), Junior Photographer (23 posts), and Assistant Statistical Investigator (13 posts). Both degree-level and PG-level qualifications are required depending on the post.

Applications open from 27 May 2026 to 25 June 2026 (11:59 PM) at tnpscexams.in. A correction window is available from 29 June to 01 July 2026. The written examination date will be announced on tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates appearing for multiple subject papers pay ₹100 per additional paper.

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Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	20/05/2026
Application Begin	27/05/2026
Last Date to Apply	25/06/2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Correction Window	29/06/2026 (12:01 AM) to 01/07/2026 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date	To be announced on tnpsc.gov.in

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates (Per Subject Paper)	₹100 per paper (₹100 for first + ₹100 for each additional subject paper opted)
Fee Exempted Categories	₹0 (as per TNPSC fee concession norms — limited free chances; refer Annexure II of notification)

Payment: Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI)

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026: 461 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Minimum 21 Years | Maximum varies by post — generally 32 Years (Others) / No max age limit for SC/ST/BC for most posts (as on 01/07/2026)

(SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM: No maximum age limit for most posts (max 60 years), Persons with Benchmark Disability (General): +10 Years (max 42 years for most posts), Ex-Servicemen: +10 Years over max age (up to 50 years for most posts), Destitute Widows: No maximum age limit for most posts, Agriculture Officer (Extension): Max 32 years (34 for PG/PhD holders); SC/ST/BC: No max age, Horticultural Officer: Max 32 years (34 for PG/PhD in Horticulture); SC/ST/BC: No max age, Junior Photographer: Max 42 years (Others); SC/ST/BC: No max age, System Manager: Max 35 years (Others); SC/ST/BC: No max age, Assistant Engineer (Industries): Max 37 years (Others))

S. No.	Post Name	Post Code	Department	Total Posts	Pay Level	Eligibility
1	Assistant Geologist	1863	Geology and Mining	8	Level 20	M.Sc. Geology / Applied Geology from a UGC recognized University
2	Assistant Geologist	1677	Agricultural Engineering	2	Level 20	M.Sc. (Geology)
3	Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering)	1667	Agricultural Engineering	64	Level 20	B.E./B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering or B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering (OR B.E. Mechanical/Civil/Automobile/Production Engineering — only if no Agricultural Engineering candidate available)
4	Agriculture Officer (Extension)	1678	Agriculture	11	Level 20	Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture + adequate knowledge of Tamil
5	Drug Inspector	1972	Drug Control Administration	9	Level 20	Degree in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from UGC recognized institution
6	Horticultural Officer	3001	Horticulture	17	Level 20	B.Sc. Horticulture
7	Assistant Engineer	1661	Highways	38	Level 20	Degree in Civil Engineering from a UGC recognized University
8	Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health)	1664	Industrial Safety and Health	3	Level 20	Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering or Textile Technology or Industrial / Production Engineering
9	Junior Assistant Director of Boilers	3008	Public Works	2	Level 20	Degree in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE (Institution of Engineers India) with Mechanical Engineering
10	Junior Architect	1860	Public Works	5	Level 20	Degree in Architecture from UGC recognized University/Institution + registered member of Council of Architecture
11	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	3656	Public Works	14	Level 20	B.E. Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering or AMIE (Civil Branch) Section A & B
12	Assistant Engineer (Electrical)	1657	Public Works	13	Level 20	Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering (OR AMIE Section A & B with Electrical Engineering)
13	Assistant Engineer	1660	Rural Development and Panchayat Raj	50	Level 20	B.E. Civil Engineering or AMIE (Civil Branch) Section A & B + practical training in surveying for minimum 1 year
14	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	1656	Water Resources	33	Level 20	B.E. Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering or AMIE (Civil Branch) Section A & B
15	Assistant Geologist	1750	Water Resources	9	Level 20	M.Sc. Geology / Applied Geology or M.Sc. (Technology) in Hydrogeology from UGC recognized University
16	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	3230	Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board	1	Level 20	Degree in Civil Engineering from State Govt recognized University or AMIE (Civil) with H.Sc. pass and Geology in Section B
17	Assistant Engineer	3269	Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board	1	Level 20	M.Tech/M.E. in Environmental Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Environmental Science & Technology / Petroleum Refining / Environmental Management (Anna University) with B.E. Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engineering as basic qualification
18	Environmental Scientist	3606	Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board	4	Level 20	M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biology / Zoology / Environmental Chemistry / Environmental Science / Environmental Toxicology / Microbiology / Marine Biology / Biochemistry / Analytical or Applied Chemistry / Botany
19	Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant	2108	Town and Country Planning	3	Level 20	M. Town Planning or AMITPI / MIIA (OR) B.E. Civil Engineering (OR) Degree in Architecture (OR) AMIE (Civil)
20	Assistant Engineer (Industries)	1900	Industries and Commerce	1	Level 20	B.E./B.Tech. in any discipline except Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering from UGC/AICTE recognized institution
21	Assistant Manager (IT)	3810	Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited	4	Level 20 (EPF)	B.E./B.Tech. First Class in CSE / Computer Engineering / IT / ECE / EEE / AI / ML / Data Science / Cloud Computing + First Class in SSLC and HSC
22	Assistant Manager (Civil)	3811	Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited	2	Level 20 (EPF)	B.E./B.Tech. First Class in Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering + First Class in SSLC and HSC
23	Assistant Manager (Electrical)	3812	Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited	2	Level 20 (EPF)	B.E./B.Tech. First Class in Electrical Engineering / ECE / EEE + First Class in SSLC and HSC
24	Assistant Accounts Officer	3814	Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited	1	Level 19 (EPF)	Any UGC recognized Degree + CA Intermediate (ICAI) or CMA Intermediate (ICMAI)
25	Archaeological Officer	1843	Archaeology	10	Level 18	PG Degree in Ancient History & Archaeology / Archaeology / History & Archaeology / Epigraphy & Archaeology (OR Any PG Degree + PG Diploma in Epigraphy/Archaeology/Heritage Management) + Tamil passed at degree level
26	Research Assistant	1861	Evaluation and Applied Research	2	Level 18	First Class PG Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Statistics / Business Administration / Mathematics / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Agricultural Economics / Public Administration
27	Junior Scientific Officer (Chemistry)	1767	Forensic Science	4	Level 18	M.Sc. Forensic Science + M.Sc. Chemistry (OR) M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic/Inorganic/Physical/Analytical/Polymer/Applied) / Environmental Toxicology / Biochemistry
28	Junior Scientific Officer (Biology)	1767	Forensic Science	2	Level 18	M.Sc. Forensic Science + Biology subject (OR) M.Sc. in Botany / Zoology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Genetics
29	Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men)	2078	Child Welfare and Special Services	1	Level 17	M.A. Criminology or Forensic Science (OR) B.A. Psychology / Philosophy with Psychology. Physical standards: Height 160 cm, Chest 79 cm + 5 cm expansion
30	Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Women)	2078	Child Welfare and Special Services	1	Level 17	M.A. Criminology or Forensic Science (OR) B.A. Psychology / Philosophy with Psychology. Physical standards: Height 145 cm, Chest 71 cm + 2 cm expansion
31	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	3368	State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu	2	Level 17 (GFTR/PFTR/SPF)	B.E./B.Tech. Civil Engineering from recognized University/Institution
32	System Manager	3664	Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection	1	Level 16	B.E./B.Tech. in CSE / Computer Engineering / IT / ECE / EEE (OR) MCA with B.Sc./B.Math. as basic degree
33	Translator	3106	Law	2	Level 15	LLB from UGC recognized University recognized by Bar Council of India + Proficiency in Tamil
34	Librarian	1845	Agriculture	1	Level 15	Any Degree + B.Lib. Science Degree
35	Statistical Assistant	3125	Food Safety and Drug Administration	1	Level 13	M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics or Statistics with working knowledge of computer statistical tools
36	Deputy Manager (Dairying)	3279	Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation Limited	2	Level 13 (EPF)	Degree with IDD/NDD (OR) PG Degree in Dairy Science (OR) B.Tech in Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Food Processing from approved institution
37	Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)	3611	Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited	3	Level 12 (EPF)	B.E. Mechanical Engineering
38	Assistant Archaeological Officer	1842	Archaeology	10	Level 11	Any PG Degree from UGC recognized University + PG Diploma in Epigraphy / Archaeology / Heritage Management & Museology + Tamil passed at degree level
39	Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II	3111	Tourism	4	Level 10	Degree in Travel and Tourism (OR) Any Degree + Diploma in Tourism + Computer Certificate Course (Directorate of Technical Education, TN) + Proficiency in Tamil and English
40	Assistant Statistical Investigator	1824	Economics and Statistics	13	Level 10	Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics
41	Block Health Statistician	2010	Family Welfare	62	Level 09	Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics from UGC recognized University/Institution
42	Junior Photographer	3805	Tamil Development and Information	23	Level 09	B.Sc. Degree in Visual Communication
43	Assistant Librarian	2013	Legal Studies	5	Level 08	Bachelor's Degree (UGC recognized) + Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (UGC recognized)
44	Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant	3388	Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation Limited	1	Level 08 (EPF)	Degree in Agriculture or Science with Chemistry / Botany / Zoology as major or ancillary subject
45	Junior Chemist	3609	Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited	3	Level 08 (EPF)	B.Sc. Chemistry
46	Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)	3268	Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited	1	Rs.39,800-1,26,500	Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Preference to candidates with apprenticeship in erstwhile TNEB/TNGDC/TANTRANSCO
47	Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager	3798	Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited	10	Rs.28,480-90,570 (EPF)	Any UG Degree + MBA in Marketing / Finance / Human Resource. Post anywhere in India.
Total Vacancy				461
Note: Vacancies are tentative and subject to revision before counselling. * = Including backlog vacancies; ** = Only backlog vacancies; # = Including shortfall vacancies; $ = Only shortfall vacancy.

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026Eligibility Criteria

Must be a citizen of India. Age: Minimum 21 years as on 01/07/2026. Maximum age varies by post and category (generally 32 years for Others; No max age for SC/ST/BC for most posts).
Educational qualification varies by post — most posts require a relevant degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.) or PG degree from a UGC-recognized university. Refer vacancyDetails for post-wise qualifications.
Candidates must have passed Tamil as a subject at SSLC level or Degree level (as applicable) for posts requiring Tamil proficiency.
Must have studied the qualifying degree after completion of SSLC and HSC (not lateral/distance entry without proper academic progression).
For posts requiring professional council registration (e.g., Council of Architecture for Junior Architect) — valid registration certificate must be uploaded.
Tamil Nadu nativity or equivalent domicile criteria as per Tamil Nadu Government recruitment rules.
Must know Tamil — candidates appearing under Tamil Medium or those who have studied Tamil must fulfill Tamil eligibility conditions.

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Assistant Engineer / Technical Officers (Level 20)	Level 20 — approx. ₹56,100–1,77,500/Month (7th CPC equivalent)
Archaeological Officer / Research Assistant / Junior Scientific Officer (Level 18)	Level 18 — approx. ₹50,000–1,60,000/Month
Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools / SIPCOT AE (Level 17)	Level 17 — approx. ₹44,900–1,42,400/Month
System Manager (Level 16)	Level 16 — approx. ₹39,900–1,27,000/Month
Translator / Librarian (Level 15)	Level 15 — approx. ₹36,400–1,15,700/Month
Statistical Assistant / Deputy Manager Dairying (Level 13)	Level 13 — approx. ₹29,300–92,300/Month
Assistant Tourist Officer / Assistant Statistical Investigator (Level 10)	Level 10 — approx. ₹25,500–81,100/Month
Block Health Statistician / Junior Photographer (Level 09)	Level 9 — approx. ₹24,500–78,100/Month
Assistant Librarian / Junior Chemist / Asst Warehouse Manager (Level 08)	Level 8 — approx. ₹23,700–75,500/Month

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026Selection Process Steps

Single Stage Written Examination — Paper I (OMR) + Paper II (CBT)
Onscreen Certificate Verification (shortlisted in ratio 1:3 General / 1:2 Reserved based on written exam marks)
Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling (ratio 1:3 General / 1:1.5 Reserved for posts with counselling; 1:1.2 all categories for posts without counselling)
Final Selection based on total marks in Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II (450 marks total)
No Interview — selection is purely based on written exam merit and rule of reservation of appointments

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Paper I: OMR-based (Optical Mark Recognition) — 3 Hours.
Paper II: CBT (Computer Based Test) — 3 Hours. No prior computer knowledge required; mouse operation only.
Both papers appear on different dates (announced on tnpsc.gov.in). Appearing in both is compulsory.
Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong answers. Deductions only for procedural violations (blank OMR bubbles: 0.5 mark; wrong register number: 2 marks).
Tamil Eligibility Test (Part A): Qualifying only — minimum 60 marks required. Does NOT add to merit score.
Final merit is calculated on Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II only (450 marks).
Minimum qualifying marks for Paper II: SC/ST/BC — 135 marks; Others — 180 marks.
Paper II subject paper must match the candidate's qualifying degree subject.
Tie-breaking order: Higher qualification → Older age → Earlier application number.

Recruitment Table: Paper I — Scheme (OMR Based)

Part	Subject	Standard	Questions	Max Marks	Counts for Merit?
Part A	Tamil Eligibility Test	SSLC	100	150	No (Qualifying only — min 60 marks)
Part B	General Studies	Degree	75	150	Yes
Part C	Aptitude and Mental Ability	SSLC	25	Included in Paper I total	Yes

Recruitment Table: Paper II — Subject Paper (CBT Based)

Paper	Standard	Questions	Max Marks	Min Qualifying (Others)	Min Qualifying (SC/ST/BC)
Subject Paper (trade-specific)	Degree / PG Degree	200	300	180	135

Recruitment Table: Physical Standards — Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Post Code 2078) Only

Gender	Height (cm)	Chest — Full Expiration (cm)	Chest Expansion (cm)
Men	160	79	5
Women	145	71	2

Recruitment Table: Job Profile by Post Category

Post Category	Primary Responsibilities
Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Agricultural)	Design, supervision, and execution of engineering works; preparation of estimates and drawings; inspection of ongoing projects; technical reporting to senior engineers across respective departments.
Assistant Geologist	Geological mapping, mineral exploration, hydrogeological surveys; collection and analysis of rock/soil samples; field investigation and report preparation for Mining/Water Resources/Agricultural Engineering departments.
Agriculture Officer (Extension) / Horticultural Officer	Extension services to farmers on crop management, pest control, improved varieties and practices; organizing demonstrations and training camps; monitoring government schemes at field level.
Drug Inspector	Inspection of drug manufacturing units, pharmacies, and wholesalers; sampling and testing for quality compliance; enforcement of Drugs and Cosmetics Act; legal action against violations.
Archaeological Officer / Assistant Archaeological Officer	Survey, excavation, preservation, and documentation of archaeological sites and monuments; epigraphy and museum management; heritage conservation under Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department.
Block Health Statistician / Research Assistant / Statistical Investigator	Collection, compilation, and analysis of statistical data at block/district level; preparation of health/economic reports; maintaining MIS databases for respective departments.
Junior Scientific Officer (Forensic Science)	Scientific examination of crime scene evidence (Chemistry/Biology branch); laboratory analysis of physical, chemical, or biological samples; preparation of expert reports for courts.
System Manager / Assistant Manager (IT)	Management of IT systems, servers, networks, and databases; software and hardware maintenance; cybersecurity and data management; technical support for department IT operations.
Librarian / Assistant Librarian	Cataloguing, classification, and maintenance of library resources; acquisition of books and journals; reader services; digital library management.
Junior Photographer	Photographic documentation of government events, programs, and schemes; photo editing and archiving; production of informational content for Tamil Development and Information Department.

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

Paper I is common for all candidates. Paper II is subject-specific based on the post applied for. The detailed syllabus for all subject papers is available in the official notification (Notification No. 04/2026) on tnpsc.gov.in.

📚 Paper I — Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC level)

Tamil grammar and usage
Reading comprehension in Tamil
Qualifying test — minimum 60 marks required; does not contribute to merit

📚 Paper I — Part B: General Studies (Degree level)

General Science and current events
History of India and Tamil Nadu
Indian Polity — Constitution, governance, public policy
Indian economy and development
Geography of India and Tamil Nadu
Mental ability, logical reasoning, and data interpretation

📚 Paper I — Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC level)

Numerical aptitude
Logical reasoning and data interpretation
Basic mental ability questions

📚 Paper II — Subject Papers (Examples)

Geology (Code 395): Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology, Hydrogeology, Economic Geology
Civil Engineering (Code 398/399): Strength of Materials, RCC Design, Surveying, Hydraulics, Transportation Engineering
Agriculture (Code 491): Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Physiology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics
Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Code 514): Circuit Theory, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electronic Devices
Statistics & Mathematics (Code 504/506): Probability, Statistical Inference, Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods
Full subject-wise syllabus available in official notification Annexure on tnpsc.gov.in

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026How to Apply

Visit the TNPSC online application portal: https://www.tnpscexams.in
Register under One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered. Existing OTR users can login directly.
Select the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) — Notification No. 04/2026.
Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
Select the subject paper(s) for Paper II — choose only the paper corresponding to your qualifying degree subject.
Upload required documents: SSLC marksheet (for date of birth), Degree/PG certificate and marksheets, Community certificate (SC/ST/BC/MBC), PwBD certificate (if applicable), and any other post-specific documents.
Pay examination fee: ₹100 for first subject paper + ₹100 for each additional subject paper, via Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card / UPI. Fee-exempted categories: refer Annexure II of notification.
Submit application before 25/06/2026 (11:59 PM). Use the correction window (29/06/2026 to 01/07/2026) to fix errors.
Download and save the application confirmation. Hall Ticket (Memorandum of Admission) will be available on tnpsc.gov.in before the examination date.

Recruitment Note: About Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India, responsible for recruitment to civil services and posts in the state of Tamil Nadu. It conducts a wide range of examinations annually covering Group I, II, IIA, IV, and Combined Technical Services. TNPSC follows a transparent, merit-based selection system with strict adherence to Tamil Nadu reservation policies for SC/ST/BC/MBC/EWS and other categories.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Selected candidates in regular government posts (Levels 8–20) receive DA, HRA, Medical benefits, LTC, Children's Education Allowance, Tamil Nadu Government Employees Health Scheme (TNEHS), Pension under the Tamil Nadu Government Servants Pension Rules (for pre-NPS employees) or NPS for those appointed on or after 01/01/2004, earned leave, casual leave, and group insurance. Posts in corporations/boards (marked EPF) are governed by EPF, Gratuity, and other trust fund rules as applicable.

Recruitment Note: Important Notes on Reservation and Certificate Verification

Reservation for appointments follows Tamil Nadu Government rules covering SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC-DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM/EWS categories. Community certificates must be from the competent revenue authority. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must upload valid certificates at the time of online application — failure leads to rejection. Onscreen certificate verification is conducted before physical verification, and any discrepancy between online claims and original documents results in disqualification.

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 27/05/2026 to 25/06/2026 (11:59 PM)	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 734 \| Notification No. 04/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	TNPSC
Post Name	Various Technical Posts (Assistant Engineer, Agricultural Officer, Drug Inspector & Others)
Total Vacancy	461
Salary	Level 8 to Level 20 as per Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix (approx. ₹29,300–₹1,04,300/Month depending on post)
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	25/06/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

TNPSC CTS is unique — you appear for Paper I (General Studies + Tamil) and Paper II (Subject-specific) together. Your final rank is based ONLY on Part B + Part C of Paper I and Paper II (total 450 marks) — the Tamil Eligibility Test (Part A, 100 questions) is qualifying only (minimum 60 marks required) and does NOT add to your merit score. Most candidates lose marks because they treat Part A as scoring. Also note: Paper II is CBT (computer-based) while Paper I is OMR — prepare for both formats. Leaving any OMR bubble blank causes 0.5 mark deduction, so always darken Option E if unsure. Check that your subject paper choice matches your actual degree — the Commission verifies this at certificate verification and wrong choices lead to cancellation.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for TNPSC Combined Technical Services posts? ▼

Ans: Salary varies significantly by post level. Assistant Engineer and other Level 20 posts draw approximately ₹56,100–₹1,77,500/month as per Tamil Nadu pay matrix. Block Health Statistician and Junior Photographer (Level 9) get approximately ₹24,500–₹78,100/month. After adding DA, HRA, and other allowances under Tamil Nadu Government rules, the gross monthly take-home typically ranges from ₹35,000 to ₹85,000+ depending on the post and city of posting.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for TNPSC CTS 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 25 June 2026 (11:59 PM) at https://www.tnpscexams.in. A correction window is available from 29 June 2026 (12:01 AM) to 01 July 2026 (11:59 PM) to edit submitted details. After the correction window closes, no modifications are allowed. The exam date will be announced separately on tnpsc.gov.in.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026? ▼

Ans: No negative marking for wrong answers. The only deductions are procedural: 0.5 mark for leaving an OMR bubble blank (candidates should darken Option E if unsure), 0.5 mark for missing Left Hand Thumb Impression on OMR, and 2 marks for writing the register number incorrectly on non-personalised OMR sheets. Paper II is CBT — no such OMR-related deductions apply.

Q.4 What is the age limit for TNPSC CTS 2026? ▼

Ans: Minimum age is 21 years for all posts as on 01/07/2026. Maximum age for 'Others' category is generally 32 years (exceptions: Junior Photographer — 42 years; Assistant Engineer Industries — 37 years; System Manager — 35 years). SC/ST/BC/MBC/BCM candidates have no maximum age limit for most posts (subject to a cap of 60 years). Persons with Benchmark Disability get +10 years; Ex-Servicemen get relaxation to the extent of military service + 3 years.

Q.5 How to download the TNPSC CTS 2026 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The official notification (Notification No. 04/2026, Advertisement No. 734 dated 20/05/2026) is available on the TNPSC official website at https://www.tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates must visit the site regularly for updates on exam dates, hall tickets, answer keys, and result announcements — all communications are made exclusively through tnpsc.gov.in and tnpscexams.in.

Q.6 What is the exam pattern for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination? ▼

Ans: Paper I (OMR, 3 hours): Part A — Tamil Eligibility Test (100 questions, 150 marks, qualifying only — min 60 marks, does NOT count for merit); Part B — General Studies (75 questions, 150 marks); Part C — Aptitude (25 questions). Paper II (CBT, 3 hours): Subject Paper (200 questions, 300 marks). Final merit is based on Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II = 450 marks total. Appearing in both papers is compulsory.

Q.7 What is the application fee for TNPSC CTS 2026? ▼

Ans: ₹100 per subject paper. If a candidate opts for only one subject paper, fee is ₹100 total. For each additional subject paper, ₹100 more is charged. Candidates from fee-exempted categories (as per TNPSC norms — SC/ST, destitute widows, and others subject to free chance limits) can avail fee concession. Refer to Annexure II of the official notification for complete exemption eligibility.

Q.8 What is the selection process for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination? ▼

Ans: Single-stage written examination (Paper I OMR + Paper II CBT) → Onscreen certificate verification for candidates shortlisted at 1:3 (General) / 1:2 (Reserved) ratio → Physical certificate verification and counselling at 1:3 General / 1:1.5 Reserved ratio. Final selection is purely merit-based on written exam marks (450 marks total). No interview is conducted. The Tamil Eligibility Test (Part A) is qualifying only and does not contribute to the merit score.