TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026: Apply for 839 Posts

📅 Posted: 07/07/2026 📝 Updated: 07/07/2026

Total Vacancy839

SalaryVaries by post (Level 5 to Level 15 as per Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix; see Vacancy Details for post-wise levels)

LocationTamil Nadu

Last Date15/08/2026

Short Information: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Notification No. 06/2026 (Advertisement No. 737) inviting online applications for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level), offering a massive 839 posts spread across 56 categories of Diploma and ITI-qualified positions in departments like Public Works, Highways, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Textiles, Town and Country Planning, and Employment and Training. The largest chunks of vacancies fall under Road Inspector (149 posts), Overseer/Junior Draughting Officer (129 posts), and Assistant Agricultural Officer (110 posts), alongside dozens of Junior Training Officer posts across trades like Fitter, Electrician, Wireman, Welder, and Machinist. Online registration opens on 17 July 2026 and closes on 15 August 2026 at 11:59 PM, with a 3-day Application Correction Window from 19 to 21 August 2026. Selection is through a single-stage written examination comprising Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability) and Paper II (the Diploma/ITI subject paper relevant to the post), followed by onscreen and physical certificate verification. Since eligibility, qualification streams, and even the exact subject paper vary significantly from post to post, candidates should carefully match their Diploma, ITI, or National Trade Certificate qualification against the specific post code before applying, and only choose subject papers in which they actually hold the required qualification.

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TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates

Date of Notification	07/07/2026
Commencement of Online Application	17/07/2026
Last Date to Apply Online	15/08/2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Correction Window	19/08/2026 (12:01 AM) to 21/08/2026 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date	To be notified

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates (per Subject Paper)	₹100
Eligible Reserved Categories (Fee Concession, as per Annexure II)	₹0 (Limited Free Chances)

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

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026: Apply for 839 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 Years Minimum (21 Years for Motor Vehicle Inspector Gr-II & Junior Training Officer posts); Maximum age varies by post (as on 01/07/2026, or 01/08/2026 for JTO posts)

(SC/ST/MBC/DC/BC/BCM: As per category-wise maximum age and concession table in Para 4.1 of the Notification (varies by post), Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows: Specific age concessions applicable, varying by post as detailed in Para 4.1 of the Notification)

Post Name	Post Code	Department	Total Post	Eligibility
Mines Foreman	3803	Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited	5	Diploma in Mining Engineering with Mines Foreman Certificate of Competency (Restricted) issued by the Director General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad.
Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II	2119	Transport and Road Safety	2	Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (3-year course) recognized by Central/State Government or SBTE Tamil Nadu must hold a valid driving licence for motorcycle with gear and light motor vehicle.
Sub-Inspector of Fisheries	1760	Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare	12	Diploma in Fisheries Technology and Navigation Technology (SBTE Tamil Nadu), or Bachelor's degree in Science with Zoology, or B.F.Sc. degree (60:40 ratio between B.F.Sc. holders and others).
Assistant Manager	3789	Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited	14	Diploma in Fisheries Technology and Navigation Technology (SBTE Tamil Nadu), or Bachelor's degree in Science with Zoology, or B.F.Sc. degree (60:40 ratio between B.F.Sc. holders and others).
Textile Inspector	3676	Textiles	3	Minimum General Educational Qualification plus a Diploma in Textile Technology / Handloom Technology / Handloom and Textile Technology / Textile Manufacture.
Junior Technical Assistant	1853	Textiles	2	Minimum General Educational Qualification plus a Diploma in Textile Technology / Handloom Technology / Handloom and Textile Technology / Textile Manufacture.
Radio Supervisor	1748	Public Works Department	14	Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering recognized by the Department of Technical Education, or its equivalent.
Junior Technical Assistant	3375	Handlooms	1	Minimum General Educational Qualification plus a Diploma in Handloom Technology / Textile Technology / Handloom and Textile Technology / Textile Manufacture.
Draughtsman, Grade-III	2114	Town and Country Planning	1	Post Diploma in Town and Country Planning (Govt. of Tamil Nadu), or Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architectural Assistantship (SBTE or equivalent) with at least 3 years of experience in Civil Engineering.
Hostel Superintendent cum Physical Training Officer	1731	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	3	Diploma in Physical Education, or Teachers Certificate in Physical Education (Higher Grade) with 1+ year teaching experience plus eligibility for admission to degree/Higher Secondary course.
Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer	Refer Annexure VII	Rural Development and Panchayat Raj	129	Diploma in Civil Engineering (preference given to candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering).
Junior Draughting Officer	3120	Water Resources – Public Works	101	Diploma in Civil Engineering (SBTE Tamil Nadu) or equivalent recognized by DGET/AICTE, or Diploma in Architectural Assistantship (SBTE) or equivalent recognized by DGET/AICTE.
Junior Draughting Officer	3115	Highways	46	A Diploma in Civil Engineering awarded by the State Board of Technical Education.
Junior Draughting Officer	3650	Forest	2	Degree in Civil Engineering (UGC/AICTE recognized), or Diploma in Civil Engineering (SBTE/UGC/AICTE recognized), obtained as a full-time course.
Special Overseer	3376	Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare	12	A Diploma in Civil Engineering awarded by the SBTE, Chennai (preference given to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes).
Junior Training Officer (Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier)	3617	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering Design and Drafting/Mechatronics, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier.
Junior Training Officer (Advanced Computer Numerical Control Machining Technician)	3619	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	3	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Production/Mechatronics Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Advanced CNC Machining Technician.
Junior Training Officer (Engineering Drawing)	3621	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	6	SSLC plus an AICTE/UGC recognized Engineering Degree/Diploma, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Mechanical Group (Grade I)/Draughtsman Mechanical/Civil trades.
Junior Training Officer (Electronics Mechanic)	3622	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Electronics and Communication, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Electronics Mechanic.
Junior Training Officer (Electrician)	3623	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	6	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Electrician.
Junior Training Officer (Fitter)	3625	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	17	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Fitter.
Junior Training Officer (Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance)	3627	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	2	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Computer Science/IT/Electronics and Communication, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in ICT System Maintenance.
Junior Training Officer (Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing Technician)	3629	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	4	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Production/Mechatronics/Robotics and Automation, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in the same trade.
Junior Training Officer (Machinist)	3630	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	5	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Machinist.
Junior Training Officer (Workshop Calculation and Science)	3631	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	14	SSLC plus an AICTE/UGC recognized Engineering Degree/Diploma, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in any engineering trade listed in Annexure VIII.
Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Electric Vehicle)	3634	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	2	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Mechanic Electric Vehicle.
Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Motor Vehicle)	3635	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	9	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle.
Junior Training Officer (Manufacturing Process Control and Automation)	3636	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	2	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Production/Mechatronics Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Manufacturing Process Control and Automation.
Junior Training Officer (Refrigeration and Air Condition Technician)	3637	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	5	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Technician.
Junior Training Officer (Sewing Technology)	3640	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree in Fashion & Apparel/Textile Technology, or Diploma in Garment/Apparel/Fashion Technology, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Sewing Technology.
Junior Training Officer (Turner)	3646	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	5	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Turner/Tool and Die Maker trades.
Junior Training Officer (Welder)	3647	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	8	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Mechatronics/Production/Manufacturing Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Welder.
Junior Training Officer (Wireman)	3648	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	15	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Wireman.
Junior Training Officer (Desktop Publishing Operator)	3773	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	3	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Printing Technology, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Desktop Publishing Operator.
Junior Training Officer (Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management)	3774	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree in Fire Science/Industrial Safety and Management/Fire and Safety Engineering, or Diploma in Industrial/Fire Safety Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management.
Junior Training Officer [Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)]	3775	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Chemical/Instrumentation/Process Control Instrumentation/Petrochemical Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Instrument Mechanic Chemical Plant.
Junior Training Officer (Marine Engine Fitter)	3776	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	3	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Marine/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Marine Engine Fitter.
Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Agricultural Machinery)	3777	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Agriculture/Agricultural Engineering/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Mechanic Agricultural Machinery.
Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Diesel)	3778	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	3	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering (with specialization in Automobile), or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Mechanic Diesel.
Junior Training Officer [Painter (General)]	3779	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	2	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Paint Technology, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Painter General.
Junior Training Officer (Plumber)	3780	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	4	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Plumber.
Junior Training Officer [Remotely Piloted Aircraft (Drone Pilot)]	3781	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Aeronautical/Electronics and Communication/Mechatronics/Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Remotely Piloted Aircraft (Drone Pilot).
Junior Training Officer (Technician Power Electronics System)	3782	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Electronics/Electronics and Telecommunication/Electronics and Communication Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Technician Power Electronics System.
Junior Training Officer (Textile Wet Processing Technician)	3783	Employment and Training (Training Wing)	1	SSLC plus a Degree/Diploma in Textile/Textile Chemistry/Textile Processing Engineering, or National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate in Textile Wet Processing Technician.
Technical Assistant	3380	Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd.	15	A Diploma in Civil Engineering recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Assistant Agricultural Officer	3101	Agriculture	110	Pass in Higher Secondary (+2) Examination plus a 2-year Diploma in Agriculture from an institution recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu/Tamil Nadu Agricultural University/Gandhigram Rural Institute/Annamalai University.
Assistant Horticultural Officer	3104	Horticulture and Plantation Crops	24	Pass in Higher Secondary Examination plus a 2-year Diploma in Horticulture from an institution approved by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University/Gandhigram Rural University/Director of Horticulture/Annamalai University.
Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman	3234	Town and Country Planning	32	Draughtsmanship (Civil) course certificate, or Army Trade Draughtsman (Field) certificate, or Craftsman Training Centre Draughtsman (Civil) certificate, or NTC in Draughtsman (Civil)/Surveyor trade with apprenticeship, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Road Inspector	Refer Annexure VII	Rural Development and Panchayat Raj	149	An ITI Certificate in Civil Draughtsmanship from a Government recognized institute (preference given to candidates possessing a Diploma in Civil Engineering).
Skilled Assistant, Grade-II (Fitter)	3800	Motor Vehicle Maintenance	2	SSLC pass plus an ITI Certificate with National Trade Certificate in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) or Diesel Mechanic, and a National Apprenticeship Certificate.
Technical Assistant	3381	Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation	1	A Diploma in Printing Technology awarded by the Technical Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Technician (Operation)	3329	Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Limited	1	SSLC plus an ITI Certificate in Mechanic Refrigeration & AC/Fitter/Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Electrician/Instrument Mechanic with NTC, or a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
Technician (Electrical)	3327	Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Limited	1	SSLC plus an ITI Certificate in Electrician trade with National Trade Certificate and 'B' Licence, or a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with 'C' Licence.
Mine Mate	3748	Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited	8	SSLC with Mine Mate's Certificate of Competency (Restricted) issued by the Director General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad.
Work Inspector	3821	Tamil Nadu Maritime Board	2	A Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institute approved by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor	3772	Tamil Nadu Handlooms Weavers' Cooperative Society Limited	20	A Diploma in Handloom Technology or a Diploma in Textile Technology.
Total Vacancy			839
Note: The number of vacancies and their distribution are tentative and liable to modification before Physical Certificate Verification/Counselling.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have completed 18 years of age for all posts, except Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II and Junior Training Officer posts, which require 21 years (as on 01/07/2026, or 01/08/2026 for JTO posts).
Maximum age limit and age concessions (for PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Destitute Widow categories) vary by post; refer to Para 4.1 of the Notification for the exact post-wise table.
Candidates must possess the educational qualification, technical qualification and experience prescribed for the specific post, as on the date of notification (07/07/2026); practical/other experience must have been acquired after obtaining the prescribed educational qualification.
Candidates should only choose the subject paper(s) in the online application for which they hold the corresponding educational/equivalent qualification.
Minimum qualifying marks in the Degree/Diploma/ITI qualifying exam and further conditions are specified for individual posts in Para 4.2 of the Notification.
Admission to all stages of the examination is purely provisional, subject to satisfying the eligibility conditions; mere admission does not confer any right to appointment.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Mines Foreman	Level 15 (EPF)
Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II / Assistant Manager	Level 13 (EPF for Assistant Manager)
Textile Inspector	Level 12
Junior Technical Assistant / Technical Assistant (3380) / JTO posts	Level 11
Assistant Agricultural Officer	Level 10
Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman / Technician (Operation/Electrical) / Mine Mate	Level 8
Work Inspector	Level 5
Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor	₹26,500 - ₹84,180 (EPF)

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps

Single Stage Written Examination (Paper I and Paper II)
Onscreen Certificate Verification (ratio 1:3/1:2 for General/Reserved categories for non-experience posts; 1:5 for experience-requiring posts)
Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling, wherever applicable (ratio 1:3/1:1.5 for counselling posts; 1:1.2 for non-counselling posts)
Final Selection based on Total Marks in Part B & C of Paper I and Paper II, subject to rule of reservation of appointments

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Single Stage Written Examination: Paper I (OMR based) and Paper II (Computer Based Test).
Paper I - Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (100 Questions) is Qualifying only; minimum pass mark 60 out of 150 for all categories, and marks are NOT counted in final merit.
Paper I - Part B & C: General Studies (75 Qs) + Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 Qs), combined with Paper II for final merit.
Paper II: Subject Paper at Diploma/ITI Standard (200 Questions, 300 Marks).
Total Marks for Merit (Part B & C of Paper I + Paper II): 450.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 450): SCs/SC(A)s/STs/MBCs-DCs/BC(OBCM)s/BCMs - 135 (30%); Others - 180 (40%).
No negative marking mentioned in official notification.
Appearance in both Paper I and Paper II is compulsory; candidates absent in either paper will not be considered for selection.

Recruitment Table: Scheme of Examination

Paper	No. of Questions	Duration	Maximum Marks	Mode
Paper I - Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test)	100	3 Hours (combined with Part B & C)	150 (Qualifying only)	OMR
Paper I - Part B & C (General Studies + Aptitude and Mental Ability)	100	3 Hours (combined with Part A)	150	OMR
Paper II (Diploma/ITI Subject Paper)	200	3 Hours	300	CBT

Recruitment Table: Visual Acuity Standards (Selected Posts)

Post Name	Post Code	Standard
Textile Inspector	3676	Standard-III vision; colour blindness and night blindness are disqualifications.
Junior Technical Assistant	3375	Standard-III vision; colour blindness and night blindness are disqualifications.
Junior Technical Assistant	1853	Standard-III vision; colour blindness and night blindness are disqualifications.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The detailed syllabus for Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability) and the discipline-specific Paper II Subject Papers (Agriculture, Automobile & Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Fisheries Technology, Handloom/Textile Technology, and various ITI trades) is provided in detail in the official notification and on the TNPSC website.

📚 Paper I - Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test

SSLC Standard Tamil (Qualifying Paper Only)

📚 Paper I - Part B: General Studies

Current Events
Indian Constitution and Polity
General Science
Geography and History of India and Tamil Nadu
Indian Economy

📚 Paper I - Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability

Simplification
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Reasoning and Logical Deduction

📚 Paper II: Subject Paper (Post-Specific, Diploma/ITI Standard)

Core technical subjects of the concerned Diploma/ITI trade as per the Post Code selected (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Agriculture, Textile, Fisheries, etc.)

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026How to Apply

Visit the Commission's website www.tnpscexams.in.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
Log in and fill up the online application for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level).
Select only the subject paper(s) matching your held educational/equivalent qualification.
Pay the prescribed examination fee online (₹100 per subject paper), unless fee exemption is claimed.
Submit the application; use the Application Correction Window (19/08/2026 to 21/08/2026) if any corrections are needed.

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

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India, responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various Group and technical services under the Government of Tamil Nadu. TNPSC regularly conducts the Combined Technical Services Examination to fill Diploma and ITI-level technical posts across a wide range of state government departments and public sector undertakings, including Agriculture, Public Works, Highways, Fisheries, Textiles, Town and Country Planning, and Employment and Training. The Commission follows a merit-based, rule-of-reservation selection process and is known for its rigorous certificate verification and eligibility screening procedures across its various recruitment drives.

Recruitment Note: Nature of Posts & Departments Covered

This Combined Technical Services Examination covers 56 distinct posts spanning Diploma and ITI qualification levels across a wide variety of Tamil Nadu Government departments and public sector undertakings, including regular Government service posts (such as Junior Draughting Officer, Assistant Agricultural Officer, Motor Vehicle Inspector) as well as posts under state-owned corporations (such as Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation, Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation, and Tamil Nadu Handlooms Weavers' Cooperative Society), some of which follow EPF-based retirement benefits instead of standard government pension rules. Pay levels for these posts range from Level 5 up to Level 15 of the Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix, or a fixed consolidated pay scale for a few corporation posts.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Online Form 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 17/07/2026 to 15/08/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advertisement No. 737, Notification No. 06/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	TNPSC
Post Name	Combined Technical Services (Diploma/ITI Level) - Various Posts
Total Vacancy	839
Salary	Varies by post (Level 5 to Level 15 as per Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix; see Vacancy Details for post-wise levels)
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	15/08/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

With 56 different posts bundled into a single Combined Technical Services Examination, the single biggest mistake candidates make is choosing a subject paper they don't actually hold the matching qualification for — TNPSC explicitly states you should only select subject paper(s) in which you have the prescribed educational qualification, and there is zero refund if you later withdraw a wrongly chosen paper. Remember that the Tamil Eligibility Test (Part A of Paper I) is only a qualifying component and does not count toward your final merit ranking — your actual rank depends solely on Part B and Part C of Paper I plus your Paper II subject score, so focus your preparation time accordingly. If you're applying for a Junior Training Officer post, note the age cutoff date differs (01/08/2026) from all other posts (01/07/2026), so double-check which cutoff applies to your chosen post before assuming your eligibility. Since experience-requiring posts get a much tighter certificate-verification ratio (1:5) compared to non-experience posts (1:3/1:2), make sure any experience certificate you upload is complete and verifiable by the concerned Head of Department, as incomplete experience proof can knock you out at that stage even after clearing the written exam.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for TNPSC Combined Technical Services (Diploma/ITI) posts? ▼

Ans: Pay ranges from Level 5 up to Level 15 of the Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix depending on the post, for example Level 15 for Mines Foreman and Level 5 for Work Inspector, while a few corporation posts like Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor carry a fixed scale of Rs.26,500 to Rs.84,180. Exact in-hand pay depends on the specific post and its applicable allowances.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Online registration began on 17/07/2026 and the last date to submit the application is 15/08/2026 up to 11:59 PM. A 3-day Application Correction Window is also available from 19/08/2026 to 21/08/2026 up to 11:59 PM.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the TNPSC CTS exam? ▼

Ans: No negative marking mentioned in official notification. The exam consists of Paper I (OMR based, including a qualifying-only Tamil Eligibility Test plus General Studies and Aptitude sections) and Paper II (Computer Based Test on the subject paper).

Q.4 What is the age limit for TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Candidates should have completed 18 years of age for most posts (21 years for Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II and Junior Training Officer posts) as on 01/07/2026 (01/08/2026 for JTO posts). Maximum age and concessions for SC/ST/MBC-DC/BC/BCM/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Destitute Widow categories vary by post as detailed in Para 4.1 of the Notification.

Q.5 How to download the TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Candidates can download the official notification bearing Advertisement No. 737 and Notification No. 06/2026, dated 07/07/2026, from the TNPSC website www.tnpsc.gov.in, or through the Download Notification link provided on this page.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI posts? ▼

Ans: Qualification requirements vary significantly by post, ranging from SSLC with a National Trade Certificate/ITI qualification (for many Junior Training Officer and Technician posts) to a Diploma in the relevant engineering/technical stream, and in some cases a Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.F.Sc. for Sub-Inspector of Fisheries). Candidates must check the post-specific eligibility in the Vacancy Details table before applying.

Q.7 What is the selection process for TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Selection is a single-stage Written Examination (Paper I and Paper II), followed by Onscreen Certificate Verification, and then Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling (wherever applicable), with final selection based on total marks in Part B & C of Paper I and Paper II, subject to the rule of reservation.

Q.8 Is TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI a permanent government job? ▼

Ans: Yes, this is a Direct Recruitment to regular posts under various Tamil Nadu Government departments and state-owned corporations/public sector undertakings, though a few corporation posts follow Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) based retirement benefits instead of standard government pension rules.