The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is expected to release the TNPSC Combined Technical Services (CTS) Notification 2026 on 20 May for various non-interview posts. This recruitment will offer opportunities for candidates with technical and diploma/degree qualifications to secure government jobs in Tamil Nadu. The official notification will include details such as vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, important dates, and application process.
TNPSC CTS Notification 2026
The detailed notification with all major highlights of the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 will be released on the official website at tnpsc.gov.in. All candidates who want to get the job for the Accounts Officer Class III, Assistant Manager, and other posts will be able to check the criteria and other details from the notification.
For the ease of the candidates, we will provide the direct link to download the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) in the article.
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026
The Tamil Nadu PSC will receive the online application from those candidates who meet its criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Without this, the application requests of the candidates will be rejected at any level during the recruitment process.
After applying for these posts, the selection of the candidates will be based on various stages, such as a written exam and an interview.
| TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Notification: Key Highlights | |
| Recruitment Organisation – | Tamil Nadu Public Service Examination (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Combined Technical Service Examination (Interview Posts – II) |
| Vacancy | TBA |
| Notification Release Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Official website – |
@tnpsc.gov.in. |
TNPSC CTS Vacancy 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has not yet officially released the exact number of vacancies for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services (CTS) Non-Interview Posts 2026. The detailed post-wise vacancy distribution will be announced along with the official notification.
However, based on previous cycles, TNPSC CTS recruitment includes vacancies across various technical departments and posts such as engineering, agriculture, and other technical services.
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
After filling out the online application form, candidates must pay the application fee to complete the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 process.
| Posts | Fee(in Rs.) |
| For all Posts | 200 |
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 must meet the required eligibility conditions set by the authorities. The criteria generally include educational qualification, age limit, and other essential requirements, depending on the post.
| S. No | Name of the Post | Educational Qualification (Summary) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (CS/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 the specific 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, or 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 Institutions | 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 for the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025-26 should have complete the age of 21 years for all posts. Candidates from SCs, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, and BCMs categories have no maximum age limit. Here is the post-wise maximum age limit and age concession for other (candidates not from SCs, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs categories) are provided in the table 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) | ||||
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical) | NA | |||
| Deputy Manager(Electrical) | ||||
| Deputy Manager(Materials) | ||||
| Assistant Manager(Materials) | 42 |
Steps to Submit the Online TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Form
Interested candidates applying for the TNPSC CTS recruitment 2026 posts can follow the instructions provided below. These steps will guide you through the entire online application process. Ensure all information is correct and updated before submitting the form.
- Go to the Official website of the TNPSC @tnpsc.gov.in
- On the homepage, select the recruitment section.
- Click on the online apply beside the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts)- II.
- Complete the registration process and fill out the application form by entering all required personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload passport-size photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee and then submit the online form.
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Written Examination (Single Stage)
- Onscreen Certificate Verification
- Physical Certificate Verification & Counselling (wherever applicable)
- Final Selection & Ranking
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)
- Exam mode- Offline mode
- Type- MCQ
| Subject | Standard | No. of Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 3 hours | 150 | Objective (OMR) |
| Part B: General Studies | Degree | 75 | 3 hours | 150 | Objective (OMR) |
| Part C: Aptitude & Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | 3 hours | 75 | Objective (OMR) |
| Total Paper I | – | 200 | 3 hours | 375 |
For Translator & Assistant Section Officer (Translation) Posts
The pattern is slightly different:
| Post | Paper I (Same as above) | Paper II Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Translator | Tamil Eligibility Test + General Studies + Aptitude | Translation |
| Assistant Section Officer (Translation) | Tamil Eligibility Test + General Studies + Aptitude | Translation and Precis Writing |
| Also check |
| TNPSC CTS Salary |
| TNPSC CTS Syllabus |
| TNPSC CTS Previous Year Question Papers |
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