The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Technical Services (CTS) Examination 2026 at www.tnpsc.gov.in. This recruitment drive aims to fill 476 vacancies across 45 non-interview posts within various Tamil Nadu government departments and public sector organizations. The online application portal is now active, and the deadline to submit your application is 25th June 2026. Interested candidates can apply directly through the official TNPSC portal at www.tnpscexams.in.
TNPSC CTS 2026 Notification Out
The official detailed notification for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 734, Notification No. 04/2026) is now available on the TNPSC website. It provides comprehensive guidelines regarding eligibility criteria, the examination syllabus, the paper pattern, reservation policies, and detailed vacancy breakdowns by post.
Official Notification Highlights: Advertisement No. 734 | Notification No. 04/2026 | Released Date: 20.05.2026 | Authority: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai – 600 003
Download TNPSC CTS Notification 2026 PDF - Click Here
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026- Summary
This recruitment cycle presents a prime opportunity for candidates holding technical, degree, or diploma qualifications to secure a prestigious government job 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 | 476 |
| 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
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has outlined the complete registration schedule alongside the notification. Candidates can now begin their online application process for the TNPSC CTS Exam directly 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 announced 476 vacancies spanning 45 different roles across various state government departments and public sector organizations. Please refer to the detailed post-wise and department-wise vacancy breakdown provided in the official notification.
| Post Code | Posts | Department | Vacsncies |
| 1863 | Assistant Geologist | Geology and Mining | 08 |
| 1677 | Assistant Geologist | Agricultural Engineering | 02 |
| 1667 | Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | 64 | |
| 1678 | Agriculture Officer (Extension) | Agriculture | 12 |
| 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 | 52 |
| 1656 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Water Resources | 34 |
| 1750 | Assistant Geologist | 09 | |
| 3230 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board | 01 |
| 3269 | Assistant Engineer | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 03 |
| 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 | 05 |
| 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 |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 03 | |
| 1842 | Assistant Archaeological Officer | 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 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 01 | |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 07 | |
| Total | 476 | ||
TNPSC CTS Eligibility Criteria 2026
To be eligible, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as of the notification date (20th May 2026). Educational records must follow the mandatory sequence: SSLC → HSC/Diploma → UG Degree → PG Degree → Ph.D.
Educational Qualification
Detailed post-wise educational qualification requirements are tabulated below for your reference.
| Name of the Post | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Engineering (Civil) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E. (Civil) or AMIE (Civil) |
| Assistant Engineer | Degree in Civil Engineering or AMIE (Civil) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E. (Civil/Structural) or AMIE (Civil) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) |
| Assistant Engineer | B.E. (Civil) or AMIE (Civil) + 1 year survey training |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil/Traditional Architecture) or BFA (Sculpture) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil |
| Junior Electrical Inspector | Degree in Electrical Engineering |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | B.E. (Electrical) or AMIE (Electrical) |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | B.E. Electrical Engineering with ‘C’ Licence |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | B.E. Mechanical Engineering |
| Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) | Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Textile/Industrial/Production Engineering |
| Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.E (Mech/Civil/Production/Industrial/Automobile) |
| System Manager | B.E/B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE/EEE) or MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT) |
| Computer Programmer | MCA or M.Sc (IT/Computer Science) |
| Junior Planner | Bachelor’s in Town Planning or B.E/B.Tech (Civil) or Bachelor’s in Architecture |
| Librarian | Any Degree + Degree in Library Science |
| Librarian Grade II | Bachelor’s in Library Science (B.L.I.S.) |
| Statistical Inspector | Degree with Statistics or Mathematics as main subject |
| Junior Scientific Officer | M.Sc (Forensic Science) or M.Sc in relevant subject (Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science) |
| Computor-cum-Vaccine Store Keeper | Degree in Statistics or Degree in Mathematics with Statistics |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator | Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics |
| Statistical Assistant | Master’s in Mathematics or Statistics |
| Research Assistant | First Class Post-Graduate degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Agricultural Economics, or Public Administration |
| Assistant Manager (Mines) | B.E. (Mining) + II class Mines Managers Certificate |
| Mining Engineer | B.E. (Mining Engineering) |
| Project Officer | Graduate in Mining Engineering OR PG Degree in Geology/Applied Geology |
| Assistant Engineer | Master’s in Environmental/Chemical Engg. or M.Tech (Environmental Science/Petroleum) with B.E. in Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engg. |
| Environmental Scientist | Master’s in Science (Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Chemistry/Science/Toxicology, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Botany) |
| Assistant Sthapathi | B.Tech (Traditional Architecture) or BFA (Traditional Sculpture) |
| Executive Officer, Grade I | Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce + Degree in Law |
| Agricultural Officer (Extension) | Bachelor’s in Agriculture + Knowledge of Tamil |
| Inspector of Fisheries | B.F.Sc. OR M.Sc. in Zoology/Marine Biology/Coastal Aquaculture, etc. |
| Junior Manager (Finance and Accounts) | Any Degree + Passed Intermediate CA or CMA |
| Junior Manager (Technical) | Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Management Accountant (CMA) |
| Senior Accountant | B.Com + Intermediate CMA or CA |
| Translator (Tamil Cell) | Degree in Law + Proficiency in Tamil |
| Assistant Section Officer (Translation) | Degree with Tamil as one of the subjects |
| Junior Chemist | B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
| Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II | Degree in Travel and Tourism OR any Degree with Diploma in Tourism + Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation |
| Community Officer | Master’s Degree in Social Work |
| Junior Manager (Personnel Administration) | Any Degree + Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management |
| Assistant Superintendent of Vigilance Institution | Master’s in Criminology or Forensic Science OR B.A. in Psychology or Philosophy with Psychology |
| Executive (P&A) | Master of Social Work or MBA or M.A. (Sociology) or Master of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations |
Age Limit
All applicants must meet a minimum age requirement of 21 years. The maximum age limit for these positions varies by post; please check the detailed category-wise table below for specific information.
| 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 application portal for the TNPSC CTS Exam 2026 is now accepting entries via the official website, www.tnpsc.gov.in. For your convenience, we have provided the direct application link below, which will remain active until 25th June 2026 (11:59 PM). We strongly advise completing your registration well before the deadline to avoid potential technical issues.
Apply Online for TNPSC CTS Exam 2026 - Click Here
TNPSC CTS Application Fee 2026
Additional Subject Paper Fee: A fee of Rs. 100 applies for each additional subject paper selected beyond the first. Please note that fees paid for withdrawn subject papers are non-refundable.
One Time Registration (OTR) Fee: Rs. 150. This is a one-time payment valid for 5 years and is distinct from the examination fee.
Payment Method: Online payment via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI is mandatory. Offline modes such as Demand Drafts or Postal Orders are not 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
Candidates interested in the TNPSC CTS 2026 recruitment may follow the step-by-step instructions provided below to complete their application.
Step 1: Complete the 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: Submit the Online Application Form
- 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
Following the registration deadline, a dedicated 3-day correction window will be available from 29th June 2026 (12:01 AM) to 1st July 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates may use this time to update their application details. No further modifications will be permitted after this window closes.
TNPSC CTS Selection Process 2026
The selection process is multi-staged and will include several components, including evaluation of performance and qualifications as per the official selection criteria.
| 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 examination structure consists primarily of a written test, with the specific pattern varying based on the post for which the candidate has applied.
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 |
Ranking calculation: Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II = 450 total marks.
For Translator Posts
Specific roles, such as the Translator post, follow a modified examination pattern.
| 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 |
Translator ranking calculation: Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II = 250 total marks.
Check TNPSC CTS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 - Click Here
Download TNPSC CTS Previous Year Question Papers - Click Here
TNPSC CTS Salary Structure 2026
Selected candidates for the TNPSC CTS posts will receive a competitive salary package, including basic pay, HRA, DA, TA, and other admissible government allowances, depending on the assigned post.
| 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
Applicants may select up to two district centers for their examination. Candidates with benchmark disabilities are permitted to select one center. The Commission retains the authority to adjust centers or re-allocate candidates if necessary. Please note that the venue specified on your Hall Ticket is final, and requests for change of center will not be entertained.
| 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 |
FAQs
Yes, the official TNPSC CTS 2026 Notification was released on 20th May 2026.
The selection process for the 2026 exam includes a Written Examination (Single Stage), Onscreen and Physical Certificate Verification, and Counselling, followed by a final ranking.
Candidates can submit their applications online through the official Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission website.
There are a total of 476 vacancies available for the TNPSC CTS recruitment 2026.
Also Read:
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- TNPSC CTS Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDFs for 2026 Exam Preparation
- TNPSC CTS Hall Ticket 2026 Released: Direct Link to Download Admit Card PDF
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