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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) 2026.
The notification is Advertisement No. 734 and Notification No. 04/2026 dated 20.05.2026.
A total of 461 vacancies are included in this recruitment.
TNPSC CTSE Non-Interview Posts 2026 – Important Dates
Date of Notification: 20.05.2026
Commencement of Application: 27.05.2026
Last Date for Submission of Application: 25.06.2026 at 11:59 PM
Application Correction Window: 29.06.2026 at 12:01 AM to 01.07.2026 at 11:59 PM
Examination Date: Will be announced later.
The paper-wise date and time of the examination will be announced through the official TNPSC website.
Official TNPSC Website:
https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/
TNPSC CTSE Non-Interview Posts 2026 – 461 Vacancies
The Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) includes vacancies in a wide range of technical, scientific, engineering, library, statistical, agricultural, environmental and other specialized posts.
Some of the posts included in the notification are:
Assistant Engineer
Agriculture Officer
Horticultural Officer
Assistant Geologist
Environmental Scientist
Drug Inspector
Research Assistant
Block Health Statistician
Assistant Statistical Investigator
Assistant Librarian
Librarian
System Manager
Assistant Manager (IT)
Assistant Manager (Civil)
Assistant Manager (Electrical)
Assistant Accounts Officer
Junior Architect
Archaeological Officer
Assistant Archaeological Officer
Translator
Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools
Assistant Tourist Officer
and other technical and specialized posts.
The notification contains 461 vacancies including backlog vacancies wherever applicable.
TNPSC CTSE Non-Interview Examination
The Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) is conducted as a single-stage written examination.
After the written examination, candidates may be called for onscreen certificate verification, physical certificate verification and counselling wherever applicable.
There is no interview for these posts.
Final selection is based on the marks obtained in Part B and Part C of Paper I and Paper II, subject to the rule of reservation.
TNPSC CTSE Paper I
Paper I consists of:
Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test
Part B – General Studies
Part C – Aptitude and Mental Ability
For posts other than Translator, Paper I carries 150 marks and has a duration of 3 hours. The examination is conducted through OMR.
TNPSC CTSE Paper II
Paper II is the subject-specific technical paper.
Paper II consists of 200 questions, carries 300 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
The examination is conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT).
Paper II is conducted at Degree / PG Degree standard depending on the subject.
The total marks considered for most posts are 450, comprising Part B and Part C of Paper I and Paper II.
Tamil Eligibility Test
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying mark of 40%, which is 60 marks, in Part A of Paper I.
Paper II and Parts B and C of Paper I will be evaluated only if the candidate secures the minimum qualifying marks in the Tamil Eligibility Test.
TNPSC CTSE Subject Papers
The notification includes subject papers such as:
Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil Engineering
Agriculture
Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany
Archaeology
Archaeology, Epigraphy, Heritage Management and Museology
Architecture
Basics of Engineering
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Criminology, Forensic Science, Psychology and Philosophy
Dairy Science, Dairy Technology, Food Technology and Food Processing
Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
Environmental Science, Biology and Chemistry
Evaluation and Applied Research
Financial and Cost Accountancy
Geology
Horticulture
Industrial Safety and Health
Library and Information Science
Mechanical Production and Manufacturing Engineering
Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology and Microbiology
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Forensic Science
Statistics and Mathematics
Statistics, Mathematics and Economics
Town Planning, Civil Engineering and Architecture
Translation
Travel and Tourism
Visual Communication
Library and Information Science is Subject Code 594.
Application and One Time Registration
Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying for the examination.
The OTR registration fee is Rs.150 and the registration is valid for five years.
OTR is not an application for the examination. Candidates must submit a separate online application for the recruitment.
A valid email ID and mobile number are mandatory for OTR.
Aadhaar linking with OTR is mandatory.
Examination Fee
The examination fee is Rs.100 unless the candidate is eligible for fee exemption.
For every additional subject paper selected, an additional Rs.100 has to be paid.
Candidates should carefully select the subject paper based on their prescribed educational qualification.
Why Candidates Should Start Preparation Early
The TNPSC CTSE Non-Interview examination covers many specialized subjects.
Candidates should first identify the post and subject paper applicable to their educational qualification.
Preparation should then be planned around:
Tamil Eligibility Test
General Studies
Aptitude and Mental Ability
Technical Subject Paper
Previous-year questions
Model questions
Mock examinations
Revision
Performance analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many vacancies are available in TNPSC CTSE Non-Interview Posts 2026?
A total of 461 vacancies are included in the notification.
- Is there an interview for TNPSC CTSE Non-Interview Posts?
No. The recruitment is conducted through a single-stage written examination followed by certificate verification and counselling wherever applicable.
- What is the total mark for the examination?
For posts other than Translator, the marks considered for final ranking total 450 marks.
- What is the minimum qualifying mark in the Tamil Eligibility Test?
Candidates must secure 40%, which is 60 marks.
- What is the examination fee?
The examination fee is Rs.100 unless the candidate is eligible for exemption. An additional Rs.100 is payable for each additional subject paper.
- What is the minimum age for the posts?
Candidates should have completed 21 years as on 01.07.2026. The maximum age varies according to the post and category.
- When will the examination be conducted?
The examination date will be announced later by TNPSC.
Official TNPSC Website:
https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/
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